RCR Cristalleria Melodia Carafe No Lid 1160ml (Pack of 4)
Product Description
The RCR Cristalleria Melodia carafe is a mid-capacity lidless carafe designed for table water, wine, and soft drink service in restaurants, cafés, and hospitality venues. Produced by RCR Cristalleria, an...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 4
- Diameter
- 0.19
- Dimensions
- 0.28(H) x 0.19(W) x 0.19(D)mm
- Weight
- 3.66kg
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Product Description
The RCR Cristalleria Melodia carafe is a mid-capacity lidless carafe designed for table water, wine, and soft drink service in restaurants, cafés, and hospitality venues. Produced by RCR Cristalleria, an Italian glassware manufacturer, the Melodia range is characterised by its faceted profile, which gives the glass a degree of visual interest without complicating handling or stacking. This listing covers a pack of four carafes, each with a 1160ml capacity.
In a busy front-of-house environment, carafes of this size strike a practical balance — large enough to serve a table of two to four guests without constant refilling, yet light enough for floor staff to handle comfortably during a full service. The lidless design suits venues where speed of service takes priority and where carafes are returned to the wash promptly after use.
From an operational standpoint, the Melodia carafe offers a few practical advantages worth noting:
- Faceted exterior aids grip, reducing the chance of drops during busy service
- Pack of four supports consistent glassware presentation across tables
- Lidless format simplifies both service and warewashing turnaround
- Suitable for water, wine, juice, and cold beverage service
- Crystal glass construction gives clarity and weight appropriate for a mid-range cover
There are no specialist installation requirements — these are standard table carafes requiring only appropriate storage racking and a compatible glasswasher cycle. As with all crystal glassware, care should be taken to avoid thermal shock during washing, and staff handling should be factored into breakage planning for high-volume covers.
These carafes are well suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and café-bar operations looking for a presentable, practical carafe at a sensible price point. They sit at the mid-range of the Melodia collection; operators requiring heavier-duty or higher-capacity options for banqueting or high-turnover service may find alternative formats within the range more appropriate.
If you are equipping a new venue or replacing existing glassware at scale, the team is happy to advise on quantities and pack options before you order.
Key Features
- 1160ml capacity suits two to four cover water or wine service
- Faceted crystal glass profile provides secure grip during service
- Lidless design supports fast table service and quick warewasher turnaround
- Supplied as a pack of four for consistent front-of-house presentation
- Produced by RCR Cristalleria using crystal glass construction
Operational Benefits
- Reduces refill frequency per table during a standard dinner service
- Grip-friendly profile helps minimise breakage risk on busy floors
- Streamlines glasswasher loading with simple lidless carafe form
- Pack format ensures matched glassware across multiple table settings
- Crystal clarity supports a polished table presentation at mid-range cost
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 4
- Diameter
- 0.19
- Dimensions
- 0.28(H) x 0.19(W) x 0.19(D)mm
- Weight
- 3.66kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a general guide, plan for roughly one carafe per table in active service plus a buffer for wash cycle turnaround — typically 1.5 to 2 carafes per table across your full cover count. For a 40-cover room with tables of two to four, somewhere between 15 and 25 carafes is a common starting point, depending on your service pace and glasswasher capacity. If you want to work through the numbers for your specific setup, we are happy to help.
- Yes, though as with all crystal glassware, avoid extreme thermal shock by ensuring carafes are not loaded straight from a very cold environment into a high-temperature wash cycle. A standard commercial glasswasher on a gentle or glassware-specific programme is appropriate. Allow carafes to drain and cool correctly before stacking to reduce stress fracture risk.
- For most restaurant and café settings, lidless carafes are the preferred choice — they are faster to fill, easier to pour from, and simpler to put through the glasswasher without managing separate lids. Where a lid is required, typically for outdoor service or buffet settings where debris is a concern, a lidded version of the Melodia range may be more suitable.