Ceramic and Specialist

400ml | 10oz. Material: Clear Glass. Well-Balanced Spout

170(H)x140(W)x170(D)mm

The Playground Flow & Serve is a small clear glass teapot designed for individual portion service. At 80ml it holds a single-serve quantity, making it well suited to table service settings where each guest receives their own pot rather than sharing a larger vessel.

The clear glass construction lets the tea infuse visibly, which works well in settings where the presentation of the beverage is part of the experience — speciality tea menus, afternoon tea service, or any operation where the guest journey extends to the pour itself. The spout is shaped to give a reasonably controlled flow, reducing the likelihood of dripping onto the table or saucer during service.

For front-of-house teams, the small size keeps tray loads manageable and suits operations running a high turnover of individual covers. Clearing and washing is straightforward given the compact form.

• Clear glass shows infusion colour and clarity to the guest
• Controlled-pour spout reduces drips at the table
• Single-serve size suits individual cover or afternoon tea service
• Compact form keeps trays tidy and handling simple
• Suited to speciality tea menus where presentation matters

Being glass, care is needed in a busy wash-up environment. It is worth considering how these will be stored and handled between services — glass teapots at this size can be fragile if stacked carelessly or run through a commercial glasswasher at high temperatures without appropriate racking.

This size is aimed at individual service. If your operation serves pots for two or runs a high-volume breakfast or function setting, a larger capacity option would be more practical. If you're unsure which size fits your covers and service style, the team is happy to help you work it out.

The William Edwards Quill teapot is part of a fine bone china tableware collection inspired by the natural geometry of sea urchin shells. The resulting profile is distinctive without being difficult to place — it works comfortably within a range of dining settings, from hotel breakfast service to afternoon tea. Each teapot holds 650ml, making it a practical size for a two-cup serve at table.

Bone china is the preferred material for front-of-house teaware in higher-end operations because it combines a refined, lightweight feel with better durability than many alternatives. The Quill range is finished with a scratch-resistant glaze, which helps maintain appearance through repeated service and washing cycles — an important consideration on any piece that goes back and forth through a commercial dishwasher daily.

• Fine bone china construction — lightweight without feeling fragile in service
• Scratch-resistant glaze helps maintain presentation over time
• Dishwasher safe for efficient back-of-house turnaround
• Sold in a pack of six, suited to consistent table setup
• Chip-resistant design reduces replacement frequency in busy service

As with all front-of-house bone china, sensible handling procedures and appropriate dishwasher rack loading will extend the working life of these teapots considerably. They are not intended for direct heat sources and should be used for table service only.

This teapot is well suited to restaurants, hotels, and cafés where presentation at table is important but the piece still needs to hold up to daily commercial use. If you are outfitting a larger operation and would like guidance on quantities or complementary pieces within the Quill range, the team is happy to help.

The William Edwards Quanta teapot is a bone china piece from a collection built around geometric form and subtle surface texture. The white-on-white printed finish is accented with copper mica detailing, creating a layered visual depth that reads well on a formally dressed table without demanding attention. The oval coupe shape gives it a distinctive profile that sits comfortably alongside contemporary and classic tableware alike.

With a 550ml capacity, each teapot serves two cups comfortably — well suited to afternoon tea, lobby lounge service, and in-room dining where individual or paired service is the norm. Bone china at this quality level offers a good balance of strength and lightness; the 47% bone ash content contributes to chip resistance without adding unnecessary weight to tray or trolley loads, which matters in high-turnover service environments.

From an operational standpoint, key practical points include:

• Dishwasher safe, supporting efficient turnaround between services
• Bone china construction reduces the risk of chipping under regular handling
• Uniform 550ml capacity makes portioning and brewing consistent across covers
• Copper mica detailing is integral to the finish, not applied, so it withstands repeated commercial washing

These teapots are best suited to hotel food and beverage operations, fine dining restaurants, and private members' clubs where tableware makes a considered contribution to the guest experience. They are sold in packs of six, which aligns with typical par stock requirements for smaller services. Operations running high cover volumes across multiple sittings may want to assess whether a larger pack quantity better suits their needs.

If you are specifying tableware across a full tea service or want to discuss how the Quanta range fits alongside your existing covers, the team is happy to help you work through the options.

4 stuks Great value porcelain beverage pots from Olympia Athena which is tough, functional and practical making this crockery range popular, ideal for use in pubs, canteens and bistros.

680ml/24oz Perfect for brewing with loose-leaf tea or tea bags, this Curve teapot from Forlife boasts a detachable stainless steel tea diffuser with extra-fine holes that circulates the tea efficiently. Crafted from lead-free, high-fired ceramic, it includes a silicone gasket lid to secure it during use and pouring. With a dripless spout for smooth pouring, this 680ml teapot is also dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

680ml/24oz Perfect for brewing with loose-leaf tea or tea bags, this Curve teapot from Forlife boasts a detachable stainless steel tea diffuser with extra-fine holes that circulates the tea efficiently. Crafted from lead-free, high-fired ceramic, it includes a silicone gasket lid to secure it during use. With a dripless spout for smooth pouring, this 680ml teapot is also dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.

Churchill's plain whiteware teapots are a familiar sight in hotel breakfast service, café table settings, and casual dining operations across the UK. The 370ml capacity is well suited to individual pot service — enough for two cups without encouraging the kind of over-brewing that affects flavour during a busy morning session.

These are made from super vitrified porcelain, fired at high temperature over an extended period to produce a denser, harder body than standard catering china. In practical terms that means they hold up better on a busy service counter, through commercial dishwasher cycles, and when handled at speed by front-of-house staff who aren't always gentle. The reinforced rolled edge addresses one of the most common failure points in teapot service — chipping along the rim and spout — while the glazed foot reduces the metal marking and scratching that can make whiteware look tired after only a few months in circulation.

• Super vitrified for increased chip and crack resistance under heavy use
• Reinforced rolled edge reduces rim and spout damage
• Glazed foot protects against metal marking and surface scratching
• Classic plain white finish suits a wide range of table settings
• Sold in packs of four, practical for building up service stock

The plain white finish integrates easily into most table schemes without committing to a pattern that can become difficult to match or replace. Buying in packs of four makes it straightforward to maintain consistent stock levels as pieces inevitably leave service over time.

If you're fitting out a larger operation and need to work through the right quantities or discuss breakage replacement programmes, the team is happy to help you think it through.

The Churchill Alchemy Mono teapot is a fine china teapot finished in white with a simple black line detail. It holds 412ml — a practical single-serve size suited to café, hotel, and restaurant table service — and is sold in packs of six, which aligns with typical commercial reorder quantities.

Churchill's Alchemy body is produced to a higher density than standard earthenware, which gives the teapot better resistance to the thermal shock that repeated filling with boiling water causes over time. In a busy service environment, where crockery is cycled through dishwashers multiple times a day, this matters. The glaze has been developed specifically to resist the erosion that commercial dishwashing detergents and cutlery contact cause, helping the finish hold up over an extended service life rather than dulling quickly.

From an operational standpoint, the Mono range keeps things straightforward:

• Fine china construction gives a clean, professional table presence without being fragile or overly delicate to handle
• The glaze resists surface scratching from everyday cutlery and stacking
• Compatible with commercial dishwashers, reducing hand-washing time during service
• The minimalist black line design works across a range of table settings without clashing with other crockery
• Pack of six supports efficient stock rotation and replacement purchasing

As a single-serve teapot, the 412ml capacity is well suited to individual table service rather than sharing pots. Operations serving high volumes of hot beverages should factor in stock quantity accordingly, particularly during peak breakfast or afternoon service. Churchill produce teapots at other capacities within the range, so it is worth considering whether a larger pot better suits the way tea is served in your operation.

If you are building out a full crockery specification or want to confirm the Mono range fits your existing service style, the team is happy to talk it through.

The William Edwards Hive teapot is a four-cup bone china teapot produced under the William Edwards range, distributed by Steelite. It carries a hand-painted decorative design drawing on botanical references from tea-growing regions, making it a considered choice for operations where tableware presentation forms part of the guest experience.

Bone china is the standard material for formal tea service in hotels, restaurants, and private dining rooms. It offers a clean, bright appearance, reasonable chip resistance for its class, and the kind of refined finish that sits naturally on a laid afternoon tea table. The 800ml capacity serves four cups comfortably, which makes it practical for table service without requiring constant replenishment during a sitting.

From an operational standpoint, this teapot suits services where quality of presentation is a priority alongside function. The pack of 12 is a sensible quantity for establishing a consistent service set or topping up an existing one. Key practical points to consider:

• Bone china requires careful handling in a busy wash-up environment
• Pack of 12 supports consistent table presentation across a service
• Hand-painted detailing should be assessed against your dishwashing cycle before committing to volume
• Four-cup capacity reduces table visits during afternoon tea sittings

This teapot is best suited to hotels, tea rooms, restaurants, and private dining venues running a structured afternoon tea or formal beverage service. It is a decorative, premium piece rather than a high-turnover catering workhorse, and that distinction matters when choosing tableware for different parts of your operation.

If you are building out a full afternoon tea table setting or want guidance on pairing complementary pieces from the William Edwards range, the team is happy to talk through what works in practice.

The William Edwards Hive Tea For One Teapot is a bone china individual teapot finished in a hand-painted floral and fauna-inspired design. Supplied in cases of 24, it is intended for table service where a single-serve teapot presentation is part of the offering — most commonly afternoon tea, lounge service, or formal dining.

Bone china is the preferred material for this type of service. It is lighter than many stoneware alternatives, retains heat well enough for a single-serve pour, and presents a cleaner, finer aesthetic at the table. The Hive pattern is associated with the William Edwards range, which is positioned at the decorative end of the commercial tableware market and carries a level of visual detail that suits premium service environments.

From an operational standpoint, individual teapots of this type suit front-of-house workflows where tea is brewed and presented as a complete service item rather than poured from a larger pot. Key practical points worth noting:

• Bone china construction supports a refined table presentation
• Individual 460ml capacity is well suited to a single-guest serving
• Pack of 24 provides practical par stock for active afternoon tea covers
• Hand-painted detailing supports premium positioning at the table
• Stacking and storage requirements should be considered when ordering at volume

Bone china does require careful handling in a busy back-of-house environment. It is more susceptible to chipping than heavier stoneware, and warewashing procedures should account for this. If your operation runs high turnover on tea covers with limited careful handling time, it is worth discussing whether this range is the right fit or whether a more robust alternative would serve you better day to day.

This teapot is best suited to hotels, independent restaurants, tearoom operators, and venues running structured afternoon tea service where table presentation carries weight. For outlets where speed and durability take priority over decorative detail, a simpler bone china or stoneware option may be more practical.

If you are specifying tableware for a new menu or service concept, we are happy to talk through what works well in practice before you commit to a case quantity.

Part of the William Edwards Sultan's Garden collection, these tea-for-one teapots are crafted from white bone china and hand-decorated in Stoke-on-Trent. The deep blue pattern draws on motifs of exotic wildlife and ornamental gardens, giving each piece a distinctive character that sits well on a formally dressed table or in a premium afternoon tea setting.

At 0.46 litres, the capacity is suited to individual table service — enough for a generous single serving without the bulk of a full pot. The bone china construction gives a refined, lightweight feel that is appropriate for front-of-house use in hotels, restaurants, and tea rooms where presentation is as important as function.

Sold in a pack of 12, the range is practical for operators who need consistency across a service. Key points worth noting for service use:

• Hand-decorated in Stoke-on-Trent — each piece carries a level of craft finish suited to premium table settings
• Bone china body — lightweight, translucent quality appropriate for formal service
• Individual serving capacity — designed for tea-for-one presentation
• Pack of 12 — practical quantity for building or restocking a consistent table service
• Part of a wider Sultan's Garden collection — coordinating pieces may be available

As with all hand-decorated china, it is worth confirming care and handling requirements with your team before introducing these to a high-turnover service environment. The finish and decoration are a consideration when assessing dishwasher compatibility and general robustness under daily use.

If you are building a coordinated afternoon tea or table service and would like to discuss which pieces from the Sultan's Garden range work best together, we are happy to help you plan it out.

The William Edwards Sultan's Garden two-cup oval teapot is a hand-decorated bone china piece produced in Stoke-on-Trent. The design features a deep blue pattern drawing on exotic wildlife and ornamental garden imagery, set against white bone china. At 550ml, the teapot serves two cups comfortably, making it a practical choice for table service rather than a pot intended to sit and stew on a hotplate.

In a hospitality setting, the appeal of this range lies in its consistency and presentation quality. Because each piece is hand-decorated in the UK, there is a level of craft detail that reads well on the table and aligns with the expectations of guests at hotels, afternoon tea venues, and upmarket restaurants. The bone china construction gives a clean, fine appearance without the fragility concerns sometimes associated with lower-fired ceramics, and the oval coupe form sits neatly on a saucer or tray without taking up excessive cover space.

Practical points worth considering before ordering:

• Hand-decorated finish — suitable for careful commercial dishwashing, but high-impact stacking should be avoided
• Supplied in packs of 24, making it well suited to venues ordering for a full section or service cycle
• The deep blue pattern is specific to this collection and pairs with coordinating Sultan's Garden cups, saucers, and side plates within the same range
• Bone china is lighter than vitrified equivalents, which suits front-of-house presentation but may not be the right choice for high-turnover informal dining where robustness is the priority

This teapot is best suited to hotels, afternoon tea specialists, fine dining, and any venue where tableware presentation forms part of the guest experience. If you are equipping a higher-volume operation or need a more resilient everyday teapot, there are alternatives in the broader catalogue worth considering.

If you are building out a full table setting using the Sultan's Garden collection or want to discuss quantities and pattern matching across pieces, we are happy to help you work through the options.

The William Edwards Fizz oval teapot is a bone china teapot designed for front-of-house tea service where presentation is as important as function. Made from bright white bone china with gold decorative detailing, it sits within the Fizz collection — a range built around the visual language of champagne and celebration. The oval form is a traditional hospitality shape, offering a considered, unhurried aesthetic that suits formal dining and afternoon tea environments.

In service, the teapot holds 550ml, making it a sensible size for a two-cup individual service — practical for table d'hôte settings, afternoon tea covers, or private dining. Bone china is a well-regarded material in hospitality tableware: it is lighter than earthenware alternatives, retains heat reasonably well, and presents cleanly under dining room lighting. The gold accent work adds a degree of visual distinction without being heavy-handed.

A few practical points worth noting for operators:

• Bone china requires careful handling in back-of-house — it is more susceptible to chipping than stoneware alternatives
• Gold-decorated pieces generally require hand-washing or careful dishwasher management to preserve the finish over time
• Supplied in a pack of 24, which suits initial stock builds or planned replacements in established operations

This teapot is best suited to hotels, fine dining restaurants, private members' clubs, and afternoon tea specialists where the table setting is expected to reflect the quality of the service. It is less appropriate for high-turnover casual dining environments where robustness takes priority over presentation. For operators needing a simpler, more durable everyday teapot, plainer bone china or vitrified options may be worth considering alongside this range.

If you are building out a full Fizz collection or matching existing tableware, the team is happy to talk through what makes sense for your covers and service style.

The Reed collection from William Edwards is a range of bone china tableware featuring hand-painted illustrations of English birdlife — the Kingfisher, Reed Bunting and Lapwing among them. These four-cup teapots carry that decorative quality into a format that is practical for table service, with a scratch-resistant glaze that holds up well under the daily demands of a hospitality environment.

Bone china remains a reliable choice for premium tea service because it combines a fine, translucent appearance with reasonable durability when handled and washed with care. The Reed teapots are well suited to settings where presentation matters as much as function — afternoon tea services, hotel dining rooms, boutique restaurants, and private members' clubs are typical environments where this style of ware performs consistently.

Supplied in a pack of twelve, the Reed teapot suits operations that need a cohesive set of matching pieces across multiple tables or service points. The hand-painted birdlife motif gives each piece a degree of character that distinguishes it from plain or pattern-printed alternatives, which may be a consideration when building a table setting with a sense of place or identity.

As with all decorative bone china, care should be taken with washing — commercial dishwashers with appropriate rack protection and mild detergents will help preserve the illustrated finish over time. It is worth confirming compatibility with your existing wash cycle before putting a full consignment into regular rotation.

If you are building a full table setting around the Reed collection, or weighing this against other ranges in the William Edwards portfolio, the team is happy to talk through what works best for your service style and cover count.

The Reed Tea For One teapot is part of the William Edwards Reed collection, a fine bone china range featuring hand-painted illustrations of English birdlife — including the Kingfisher, Reed Bunting, and Lapwing. The design draws on the natural character of the English countryside and is intended for operations where the presentation of hot beverages is as important as the service itself.

Bone china is a practical choice for front-of-house teaware. It is lighter than many alternatives, retains heat well, and carries a scratch-resistant glaze that holds up to regular front-of-house handling and commercial dishwashing cycles better than decorative earthenware. The illustrated finish is durable rather than applied as a surface decoration, which matters when pieces are in daily rotation.

These teapots are sold in packs of 12, which suits operations setting up or refreshing a full complement of covers at once. They work well as part of an afternoon tea service, a hotel bedroom tray offering, or a premium café setting where individual pot service is part of the guest experience.

A few practical points worth considering: bone china requires appropriate dishwasher rack positioning to avoid chipping during washing cycles, and decorative pattern pieces benefit from careful stacking in storage. This is a single-portion teapot, so it is best suited to individual service rather than table-sharing formats.

If you are building out a full afternoon tea or premium beverage offering and want to discuss how pieces from the Reed range work together, our team is happy to help you put the right set together.

795ml |28oz. Pack Quantity: 4 An appealing, pure white, 28oz teapot from Olympia, designed to provide a great value and hardwearing pure white porcelain crockery solution for busy hotels, canteens, casual dining restaurants and cafes. Strengthened rolled edges ensure the teapot is chip resistant and a fully vitrified body gives great glaze durability, making it ideal to withstand the rigours of the professional catering environment. The teapot is oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer proof.

483ml | 17oz. Pack Quantity: 4 An appealing, pure white, 17oz teapot from Olympia, designed to provide a great value and hardwearing pure white porcelain crockery solution for busy hotels, canteens, casual dining restaurants and cafes. Strengthened rolled edges ensure the teapot is chip resistant and a fully vitrified body gives great glaze durability, making it ideal to withstand the rigours of the professional catering environment. The teapot is oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer proof.

The Olympia Linear range offers a clean, understated aesthetic built around plain white fully vitrified porcelain. These 1Ltr pots are designed to serve either tea or coffee at table and sit comfortably within the broader Linear collection, making them straightforward to coordinate with matching cups, saucers and side plates if you are running a consistent table setting.

Vitrified porcelain is the standard choice for professional table service for good reason. The vitrification process densifies the material, improving resistance to thermal shock and everyday knocking — both routine hazards in a busy café or restaurant pass. The glaze holds up well through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles, which matters when pots are being turned around quickly during a breakfast or afternoon tea service. The embossed linear detailing is subtle enough that it does not trap residue or become difficult to clean.

• Fully vitrified porcelain for improved chip and thermal shock resistance
• Dishwasher safe, supporting fast turnaround during busy service
• Plain white finish coordinates easily with existing table settings
• Suitable for both tea and coffee service, reducing the need for separate pots
• Sold in a pack of four, practical for stocking at a consistent level

These pots are well suited to cafés, hotel breakfast operations, pub restaurants and any setting where a presentable but hardwearing pot is needed for table service. At 1Ltr capacity, they are a sensible size for serving two to three guests. If you are running a high-volume operation — a large hotel or event catering environment — it is worth considering whether a larger capacity or a more substantial quantity would better suit your throughput requirements.

If you are unsure how many pots to stock relative to your cover count, or whether the Linear range is the right fit for your existing tableware, we are happy to talk it through.

The Churchill Buckingham White teapot is a straightforward, well-made piece of catering porcelain aimed at establishments that want traditional-style tableware without compromising on durability. The embossed Buckingham pattern gives it a classic, formal appearance that sits comfortably in hotel dining rooms, traditional restaurants, and tearoom settings. Each teapot holds 600ml — a practical serving size for two cups — and the pack format means you can stock or rotate a set of four in one purchase.

Churchill's super vitrified porcelain construction is the key practical consideration here. Vitrification reduces porosity in the clay body, which means the material is less likely to absorb stains, odours, or moisture over time. In a busy service environment where teapots go through repeated handling, washing, and stacking, that density translates directly into a longer service life compared with standard earthenware. The glaze is also more resistant to chipping and crazing under the thermal cycling common in commercial dishwashers.

• Traditional embossed pattern suits formal dining and hotel service settings
• Super vitrified porcelain resists staining and stands up to commercial dishwasher use
• 600ml capacity serves two cups comfortably per pot
• Part of the wider Buckingham White range, so pieces match across the table
• Pack of four supports rotation during busy service periods

If your operation runs very high table-turn volumes or the teapots will be used in a less formal, higher-risk environment, it is worth considering whether a heavier-gauge or more impact-resistant alternative might be a better fit. The Buckingham range is designed for environments where presentation matters alongside durability, rather than pure utility.

If you are building out a full table setting or want to discuss how the Buckingham range fits alongside your existing crockery, the team is happy to help you work through the options.

18oz This brightly coloured blue teapot from the Olympia Café range is finished with an attractive stainless steel lid to give you stylish design with practical insulation. This modern teapot is ideal for serving herbal teas and fruit infusions in the most contemporary cafes and tearooms. The beverage pot can be combined with a range of Olympia Café blue crockery in order to create an attractive matching tea service. Finished with a clip-on lid that detaches for swift cleaning.

510ml | 18oz. Sold Singly Providing a relaxing look, this Aqua teapot from Olympia mixes a soft tone with raw stainless steel and is perfect for urban style restaurants and cafés that want a crockery collection to suit their decor. Thanks to the removable filter in this teapot, it can be used to brew both bagged teas and specialist loose-leaf tea to perfection. Finished with a handy clip-on lid that detaches for easier cleaning.

510ml | 18oz. Sold Singly This deeply coloured, bright red teapot is a striking option for contemporary coffee shops. The lightweight metal lid makes it easy to check the progress of your infusion and corresponds with the removable stainless steel infuser. The lid is also removable for easier cleaning, while the strainer is easily removable too, guaranteeing you the perfect brew every time. The entire teapot is dishwasher safe for ease of cleaning.

510ml | 18oz. Sold Singly The mix of steel and white stoneware makes this Café teapot great for use in tea rooms and restaurants that want to add a modern feel to the table setting. Thanks to the removable filter, this contemporary and stylish teapot can be used to brew both bagged teas and specialist loose-leaf tea. Finished with a clip on lid that detaches for easier cleaning.

850ml | 28oz Oriental style hobnail teapot in porcelain. Includes infuser.

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