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Sauce Boat | Gravy Boat | 350ml (12oz) Ivory Porcelain | Olympia U852
£58.03
/ exc vat
£69.64/ inc vat
- Fully Vitrified Porcelain
- BS4034 Certified
- Reinforced Rolled Edges
- Oven, Microwave & Dishwasher Safe
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Product Overview
Serving up a Sunday roast or a sophisticated evening meal? This Olympia U852 sauce boat is the perfect partner. Crafted from beautiful ivory porcelain, it brings a touch of understated class to any table setting. With a generous 350ml capacity, it’s ideal for everything from rich, dark gravy to delicate cream sauces, making it a truly versatile piece for any professional dining room.
Designed specifically for the hustle and bustle of the UK’s finest restaurants, hotels, and gastropubs, this isn’t just a pretty face. It’s made from fully vitrified porcelain with reinforced rolled edges, meaning it’s tough enough to handle the rigours of daily service. It laughs in the face of chips and knocks, and being certified to BS4034 standards, you know you’re getting proper hotel-grade quality.
The real beauty is in its practicality. It’s completely safe for the oven, microwave, and dishwasher, streamlining your kitchen's workflow from prep to clean-up. If you’re looking for a dependable and elegant ivory porcelain gravy boat 350ml that consistently delivers on both style and strength, your search ends here. It’s a catering essential that just works.
Key Features and Benefits
- Fully Vitrified Porcelain: Makes it incredibly tough and resistant to stains and odours.
- BS4034 Certified: Your guarantee it meets the highest standards for hotel use.
- Reinforced Rolled Edges: Significantly reduces the chance of chipping during busy services.
- Oven, Microwave & Dishwasher Safe: Offers brilliant versatility from kitchen to clean-up, saving you time.
- Generous 350ml Capacity: The perfect size for serving gravy, sauces, or custard.
- Classic Ivory Colour: A soft, warm white that complements any existing tableware.
- Heat and Shock Resistant: Built to withstand rapid temperature changes without cracking.
- Supplied in a Box of 6: Excellent value for money when setting up multiple tables.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Olympia
- SKU: U852
- Capacity: 350ml | 12¼oz
- Material: Fully Vitrified Porcelain
- Colour: Ivory
- Certification: BS4034 Certified for Hotel Use
- Box Quantity: 6
- Weight (per box): 2.06kg
- Features: Rolled Edges, Oven Safe, Microwave Safe, Dishwasher Safe
Expert Review and Insights
The Olympia U852 strikes that perfect balance between elegance and sheer workhorse durability that chefs and restaurateurs look for. It has a reassuring weight in the hand without being clumsy, and the finish is consistently flawless across the batch. It’s a piece designed by people who clearly understand the demands of a commercial environment.
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- Practical Strength: The vitrified body and rolled edges genuinely reduce chips and cracks.
- A Safe Bet: The design is timeless but won't stand out in an avant-garde setting.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Swan Inn, a bustling gastropub in Ambleside, was struggling with their tableware. Their existing sauce boats were constantly chipping during washing and busy services, leading to frequent and costly replacements.
"We were frankly fed up with how fragile our old gravy boats were. We needed something that looked traditional for our Sunday roasts but could actually last. These Olympia ones are fantastic – they look the part and we haven't had a single chip in months."
David Chen – Head Chef
By switching to the Olympia U852, The Swan Inn reduced their tableware breakage costs by over 50% in the first quarter alone.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Upon delivery, carefully unpack and inspect each sauce boat for any signs of damage during transit.
- Run all pieces through a hot cycle in your commercial dishwasher before their first use to ensure they are perfectly clean.
- When stacking, avoid direct rim-on-rim contact where possible to maximise their lifespan.
Keeping It Going
- For stubborn dried-on sauces like gravy or custard, pre-soak items in warm, soapy water before washing.
- Always use a non-abrasive, professional-grade detergent to maintain the pristine glaze.
- Regularly check for any fine cracks or chips; remove any damaged items from service immediately for safety.
- Ensure items are completely dry before stacking away to prevent water spots and bacteria growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are these sauce boats sold individually?
A: This particular item, the Olympia U852, is supplied in a value box of 6, which is ideal for equipping multiple tables or holding spares.
Q: What exactly does 'fully vitrified' mean?
A: It's a high-temperature firing process that makes the porcelain non-porous (like glass), exceptionally durable, and resistant to heat and shock.
Q: Can I put this in a hot oven?
A: Absolutely. This porcelain range is designed for professional use and is fully oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe.
Q: What is the colour like in person?
A: It's a classic and soft ivory (or cream) colour. It’s a very versatile shade that pairs well with both white and other coloured tableware.
Q: What does the BS4034 certification signify?
A: It is a British Standard that confirms the product's suitability for hotel and catering environments, testing for durability, heat resistance, and water absorption.
Q: Are the edges likely to chip easily?
A: These sauce boats feature specially designed 'rolled edges', which significantly strengthen the rim to improve chip resistance in a commercial setting.
Q: How much gravy does a 350ml boat hold?
A: 350ml (or 12oz) is a generous portion, typically enough for two to four people, making it perfect as a restaurant gravy boat 12oz.
Q: Is the material stoneware or porcelain?
A: It's made from high-quality vitrified porcelain. Due to its exceptional strength, it shares characteristics with durable stoneware but with a finer finish.
The Olympia Promise: Affordable Elegance That Lasts
Choosing Olympia isn't just about buying a single piece of tableware; it's about investing in a brand trusted by the UK hospitality industry for its blend of performance and value. This sauce boat is a prime example of their philosophy: it delivers the timeless, elegant presentation required for a smart dining room, but it's fundamentally engineered to survive the non-stop reality of a commercial kitchen. Features like the fully vitrified body and reinforced rolled edges aren't just bullet points on a page—they are a direct investment in lowering your long-term replacement costs and ensuring your presentation remains consistent. When you choose Olympia, you’re choosing tableware that works as hard as your team does, service after service, without ever compromising on the quality your customers expect. It’s the smart, dependable choice for any UK establishment focused on operational excellence.
Explore more from OlympiaWhat Does 'Fully Vitrified' Actually Mean for Your Kitchen?
Ever wondered what makes professional tableware so much tougher than the stuff you have at home? Often, the secret is 'vitrification'. Think of it like this: a standard terracotta plant pot is porous and soaks up water. A glazed mug, however, has a waterproof coating. Vitrification is a process where the porcelain is fired at such a high temperature that the entire piece, not just the surface, becomes glass-like and non-porous. This means it simply can't absorb moisture, flavours, or odours, which makes it far more hygienic and resistant to stains. It’s also what gives this commercial porcelain sauce jug its incredible strength and ability to go from a hot oven to a cooler environment without cracking.
Who Should Buy This?
- Pubs & Gastropubs: An absolute must-have for Sunday roasts, robust enough to handle the busiest weekend service with ease.
- Fine Dining Restaurants: A sophisticated and classic way to present delicate sauces, jus, and coulis alongside signature dishes.
- Hotels & Event Caterers: This Olympia gravy boat for catering is perfect for breakfast buffets, banquets, and room service trays.
- Bistros & Cafés: A versatile jug for serving hot custard with puddings, cream with scones, or sauces for daily specials.
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