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Robert Gordon Forager Bowl 83mm | Reactive Glaze Stoneware

SKU: VV3598

£159.00(£190.80 inc VAT)
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The Robert Gordon Forager Bowl is a small vitrified stoneware bowl finished with a reactive glaze that flows freely over each piece during firing. Because the glaze behaves differently on every individual item, no two bowls are identical — each carries its own tonal variation and surface character. The exposed, unglazed base reinforces the raw, handmade quality that defines the Forager range.

In a service environment, this kind of variation is intentional and works in the operator's favour. The organic aesthetic suits casual dining, modern bistro, and farm-to-table concepts where the tableware is expected to feel considered rather than uniform. At 83mm in diameter, this is a small bowl suited to amuse-bouche, condiments, side dishes, or petit desserts — not a general-purpose bowl for mains or pasta.

Being vitrified stoneware, the body is dense and relatively resistant to chipping compared with earthenware alternatives, which matters in a busy kitchen where pieces go through the glasswasher multiple times a day. The reactive glaze surface is practical to wipe down and holds up well under regular commercial use.

  • Consistent vitrified stoneware body across the batch for reliable stacking and handling
  • Reactive glaze creates an intentional variation in finish — useful for differentiated table presentation
  • Unglazed base gives a grounded, artisan appearance that suits informal and contemporary dining concepts
  • Supplied in a box of 48, which suits initial cover setups or top-up ordering

This bowl is best suited to operators running a defined casual or contemporary dining concept where tableware aesthetics form part of the guest experience. It is a small, specialist size — if your service calls for a larger general-purpose bowl, the Forager range includes other sizes worth considering alongside this one.

If you are building a full table setting around the Forager range or want to confirm this size works for a specific menu application, we are happy to talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

Is this bowl suitable for use in a commercial glasswasher?

Vitrified stoneware is generally well suited to commercial glasswasher cycles, being denser and less porous than standard earthenware. The reactive glaze is fired at high temperature, which makes it reasonably stable under repeated washing. That said, as with all decorative glazes, prolonged exposure to very aggressive detergents over time can affect the surface, so it is worth checking detergent concentration against manufacturer guidance.

Will the bowls match each other on the table, given the reactive glaze?

The variation between pieces is deliberate — it is a defining characteristic of the Forager range rather than a quality inconsistency. In practice, the tonal differences tend to be subtle enough to read as a cohesive set on the table, while still giving each piece its own character. Operators running a more formal or uniform table presentation may find a more consistent glaze finish from another range better suited to their concept.

What portion sizes and menu applications does the 83mm bowl work for?

At 83mm in diameter, this is a small bowl — appropriate for amuse-bouche, table condiments, small side dishes, or petit desserts. It is not sized for mains, pasta, or generous starter portions. If your menu calls for a larger bowl within the same Forager aesthetic, the range includes other sizes that may be worth considering alongside this one.
Robert Gordon Forager Bowl 83mm | Reactive Glaze Stoneware

£159.00(£190.80 inc VAT)

£159.00(£190.80 inc VAT)

The Robert Gordon Forager Bowl is a small vitrified stoneware bowl finished with a reactive glaze that flows freely over each piece during firing. Because the glaze behaves differently on every individual item, no two bowls are identical — each carries its own tonal variation and surface character. The exposed, unglazed base reinforces the raw, handmade quality that defines the Forager range.

In a service environment, this kind of variation is intentional and works in the operator's favour. The organic aesthetic suits casual dining, modern bistro, and farm-to-table concepts where the tableware is expected to feel considered rather than uniform. At 83mm in diameter, this is a small bowl suited to amuse-bouche, condiments, side dishes, or petit desserts — not a general-purpose bowl for mains or pasta.

Being vitrified stoneware, the body is dense and relatively resistant to chipping compared with earthenware alternatives, which matters in a busy kitchen where pieces go through the glasswasher multiple times a day. The reactive glaze surface is practical to wipe down and holds up well under regular commercial use.

  • Consistent vitrified stoneware body across the batch for reliable stacking and handling
  • Reactive glaze creates an intentional variation in finish — useful for differentiated table presentation
  • Unglazed base gives a grounded, artisan appearance that suits informal and contemporary dining concepts
  • Supplied in a box of 48, which suits initial cover setups or top-up ordering

This bowl is best suited to operators running a defined casual or contemporary dining concept where tableware aesthetics form part of the guest experience. It is a small, specialist size — if your service calls for a larger general-purpose bowl, the Forager range includes other sizes worth considering alongside this one.

If you are building a full table setting around the Forager range or want to confirm this size works for a specific menu application, we are happy to talk it through.