Utopia Staub Round Cast Iron Pot 100mm Black (6 Pack)
Product Description
The Utopia Staub is a small round cast iron pot designed primarily for oven-to-table service. At 100mm in diameter and with a 250ml capacity, it is sized for individual portions...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 8¾oz / 250ml
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 130
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Product Description
The Utopia Staub is a small round cast iron pot designed primarily for oven-to-table service. At 100mm in diameter and with a 250ml capacity, it is sized for individual portions — side dishes, sauces, accompaniments, or small starters served directly from the heat. Cast iron retains warmth well after leaving the oven, which helps dishes arrive at the table at the right temperature without additional equipment.
In a busy restaurant or bistro setting, these pots earn their place through straightforward practicality. They go from oven to pass to table without a transfer to serving ware, which saves time during service and reduces the number of dishes in circulation. The black finish is hardwearing in daily use and presents well on the table without looking purely functional. Sold as a pack of six, the quantity suits a medium cover count for a single service shift, though higher-volume operations may want to hold additional sets.
- Retains heat after leaving the oven, keeping portions warm at the table
- Removes the need for a separate serving dish at the pass
- Cast iron construction is robust under repeated daily use and temperature cycling
- Consistent black finish presents well across a table setting
- Pack of six supports efficient rotation during a service period
Cast iron requires a little attention to maintenance — it should not be left to soak and benefits from drying promptly after washing to prevent surface rust. If your kitchen uses induction hobs, cast iron is compatible, though these pots are primarily intended for oven use and tableside presentation rather than hob cooking.
These pots are well suited to restaurants, gastro pubs, and bistros that plate individual portions with a considered presentation. If you are equipping for a larger service volume or need a deeper capacity, it is worth considering whether a larger size or a bigger pack quantity would better match your covers.
If you are unsure which size or quantity best fits your service style, the team is happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Round cast iron pot in black, 100mm diameter and 250ml capacity
- Cast iron construction withstands repeated oven use and temperature cycling
- Compact individual-portion size suited to starters, sides, and sauces
- Black finish is durable and presents consistently across table settings
- Supplied as a pack of six for service rotation
Operational Benefits
- Keeps individual portions warm from oven to table during service
- Reduces pass time by eliminating transfer to separate serving dishes
- Robust enough for daily commercial use without rapid deterioration
- Consistent presentation supports a cohesive table setting across covers
- Pack of six allows rotation across a service period without shortfall
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 8¾oz / 250ml
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 130
- Dimensions
- 75(H) x 130(Ø)mm
- Material
- Cast Iron
- Microwave safe
- No
- Weight
- 779g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- That depends on your cover count and how quickly pots are returned and cleaned between sittings. For a 30-cover operation with a single sitting, one pack of six is often enough if you are only using them for one element of the dish. Busier services or those running multiple sittings back-to-back will generally want two or three packs to maintain rotation without slowing the pass.
- Cast iron is induction-compatible, so these pots will work on an induction surface. That said, at 100mm they are quite small relative to most hob zones, and they are primarily designed for oven cooking and table presentation rather than active hob work. They will function on induction, but it is worth setting expectations around heat distribution at that size.
- The key rule with cast iron is to avoid prolonged soaking in water, which can cause surface rust. Wash promptly, dry thoroughly — ideally with a brief return to low heat — and lightly oil the surface if pots are being stored for any length of time. With that basic routine, cast iron is very long-lasting in a commercial environment.