Sola Lotus Standing Dessert Knife 18/0 Stainless Steel (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Sola Lotus Standing Dessert Knife is part of Churchill's Sola Lotus flatware range, designed for professional table settings in restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues. The standing feature refers to...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 214(H)mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
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Product Description
The Sola Lotus Standing Dessert Knife is part of Churchill's Sola Lotus flatware range, designed for professional table settings in restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues. The standing feature refers to the knife's ability to rest upright on its bolster end, which can aid presentation on formal covers. Each knife is manufactured from 18/0 stainless steel and supplied in packs of twelve, making it straightforward to stock in multiples suited to your cover count.
In a busy service environment, cutlery takes considerable punishment — repeated dishwasher cycles, handling across multiple sittings, and storage in bulk. The 18/0 stainless steel grade is a practical choice for operations where corrosion resistance is needed but the budget priority is durability over polish retention. It performs reliably through commercial dishwasher use without the same level of maintenance required by higher-grade alloys.
- Standing design supports upright presentation on formal dessert covers
- 18/0 stainless steel construction suitable for high-frequency commercial use
- Compatible with standard commercial dishwashers for straightforward service turnaround
- Angular Lotus profile suits contemporary and modern table presentations
- Supplied in packs of 12 to align with standard cover multiples
There are no special storage or handling requirements beyond standard flatware practice. The standing feature is a presentational detail rather than a structural complexity, and the knives stack and store as standard. It is worth noting that 18/0 steel, while durable, may show surface marks more readily over time than 18/10 alternatives — a consideration for venues where cutlery appearance is central to the dining experience.
This range is well suited to mid-volume restaurants, contract catering, and hospitality settings looking for a consistent, contemporary flatware pattern. For venues where cutlery condition and finish longevity are a higher priority, it is worth exploring higher-grade alternatives within the wider Sola range.
If you are unsure how many packs are needed for your cover count, or whether this grade is the right fit for your service style, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Standing bolster design allows upright presentation on dessert covers
- Manufactured from 18/0 stainless steel for durable commercial use
- Angular Lotus profile with high-shine finish for contemporary settings
- Dishwasher safe for efficient turnaround across multiple sittings
- Supplied in packs of 12 to suit standard cover planning
Operational Benefits
- Consistent presentation across covers without additional plating effort
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without structural deterioration
- Contemporary profile suits modern restaurant and hotel dining aesthetics
- Pack-of-12 format simplifies stock ordering aligned to cover numbers
- Low-maintenance stainless steel reduces ongoing cutlery care requirements
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 214(H)mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 18/0 stainless steel is a practical and widely used grade in commercial catering. It offers good durability and performs well through repeated dishwasher cycles. It does not retain its surface finish quite as well as 18/10 over extended use, so venues where cutlery appearance is a strong priority may want to consider a higher-grade option.
- As a general guide, most operations stock cutlery at roughly two to three times their seated cover count to allow for multiple sittings and items in the wash cycle at any given time. For a 40-cover restaurant, three to four packs of 12 would typically provide a workable buffer, though this varies depending on your service style and turnaround speed.
- The standing feature refers to the knife's bolster design, which allows it to balance upright on the table rather than lying flat. This is primarily a presentational detail used in formal or styled covers, and it has no bearing on the knife's practical performance during service.