Robert Gordon Forager Saucer 140mm | Vitrified Stoneware (Box 36)
Product Description
The Forager saucer by Robert Gordon is part of a tableware collection built around the natural character of vitrified stoneware. Each piece carries a reactive glaze that flows differently across...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 36
- Colour
- Beige
- Diameter
- 140
- Dimensions
- 140(Ø)mm | 5½(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Forager saucer by Robert Gordon is part of a tableware collection built around the natural character of vitrified stoneware. Each piece carries a reactive glaze that flows differently across the surface during firing, meaning no two saucers are identical. The exposed, unglazed base reinforces that handmade quality and allows the raw material to speak for itself.
In practical service terms, vitrified stoneware offers a reasonable balance of weight, chip resistance, and thermal retention. The organic aesthetic suits contemporary café settings, farm-to-table restaurants, and any operation where the tableware is intended to complement a natural or artisan food concept rather than disappear into the background.
Supplied in boxes of 36, the Forager saucer works well where consistency of range matters — pairing with cups and other pieces from the same collection to give covers a cohesive look without appearing mass-produced.
- Reactive glaze finish gives each piece a distinct, individual appearance
- Vitrified stoneware construction for everyday commercial durability
- Unglazed base highlights the natural texture of the raw material
- Sold in case quantities suited to stocking a working section
- Well suited to concepts where organic, artisan presentation is part of the offer
It is worth noting that reactive glazes, by nature, produce colour and tonal variation across a batch. For operations that require very tight visual uniformity across covers, this collection may not be the right fit — that variation is a design feature, not a defect, but it is worth understanding before ordering.
If you would like to discuss how this range fits your wider table concept or whether the case quantity is right for your operation, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Reactive glaze application produces a unique finish on every piece
- Vitrified stoneware construction suited to regular commercial use
- Unglazed base exposes natural stoneware texture and raw material
- 140mm diameter saucer sized for standard cup pairings
- Supplied in a box of 36 units for practical stock management
Operational Benefits
- Distinctive individual finish adds character to café and restaurant covers
- Vitrified construction withstands the demands of daily commercial service
- Organic aesthetic supports artisan and natural food concepts effectively
- Case quantity of 36 allows efficient stocking across a working section
- Consistent collection pairing creates a cohesive look without uniformity
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 36
- Colour
- Beige
- Diameter
- 140
- Dimensions
- 140(Ø)mm | 5½(Ø)"
- Finish
- Unglazed
- Material
- Vitrified Stoneware
- Oven proof
- No
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The tonal and colour variation is entirely intentional and is central to the Forager design. The reactive glaze behaves differently on each piece during firing, which is what gives the collection its handmade character. Operators should expect and embrace this variation rather than treat it as inconsistency.
- Vitrified stoneware is generally compatible with commercial dishwasher cycles, though high-frequency, high-temperature washing over time can affect glaze appearance on reactive-finish pieces. It is worth reviewing the manufacturer's care guidance before introducing any decorative stoneware into a heavy-rotation warewash programme.
- That depends on your cover count, table turn rate, and how frequently you run your dishwasher during service. As a general guide, operators aim to hold two to three times their peak cover count in each piece to allow for items in use, in the wash, and in reserve. If you would like to talk through the right opening quantity for your operation, the team can help you work it out.