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Salad Bowls | Whiteware Bowls | 200mm Ceramic Bowls | Olympia W428
£56.93
/ exc vat
£68.32/ inc vat
- Lifetime Edge-Chip Warranty
- Fully Vitrified Porcelain
- Hardwearing Rolled Edges
- Glazed Finish
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Product Overview
Stepping up your food presentation is simpler than you think. This classic 200mm ceramic salad bowl from Olympia is a true kitchen workhorse, designed for the relentless pace of a commercial setting. Its clean, whiteware design provides a brilliant white canvas that makes your vibrant salads, hearty pasta dishes, and comforting soups truly pop, letting your food do all the talking.
Crafted for restaurants, bustling cafés, hotels, and gastropubs that demand both style and substance, this bowl is more than just a pretty face. It's fully vitrified, meaning it's incredibly tough, non-porous, and resistant to the heat and shock of daily service. This isn't just crockery; it's an investment in reliable, professional-grade tableware that looks the part, service after service.
With a design that's as practical as it is elegant, these bowls are stackable to save precious shelf space and are safe for the oven, microwave, and dishwasher, streamlining your entire operation from prep to clean-up. Backed by a lifetime edge-chip warranty, the Olympia W428 bowl is your go-to choice for dependable quality that never goes out of style.
Key Features and Benefits
- Lifetime Edge-Chip Warranty: Offers complete peace of mind and long-term value.
- Fully Vitrified Porcelain: Makes it incredibly durable and resistant to heat shock.
- Hardwearing Rolled Edges: Provides extra protection against chips in busy environments.
- Glazed Finish: Creates a smooth, stain-resistant surface that's easy to clean.
- Stackable Design: Helps you save valuable storage space in your kitchen.
- Oven, Microwave & Freezer Safe: Offers maximum versatility from food prep to plating.
- Dishwasher Safe: Allows for quick, easy, and hygienic cleaning after service.
- Meets BS4034 Standard: Guarantees suitability for demanding hotel and catering use.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Olympia
- SKU: W428
- Dimensions: 76(H) x 207(W) x 207(D) mm
- Material: Fully Vitrified Porcelain
- Colour: White
- Shape: Round
- Pack Quantity: 6
- Box Weight: 5.18kg
- Warranty: Lifetime Edge-Chip Warranty
- Standards: Conforms to BS4034 Vitrified Hotelware standard
Expert Review and Insights
The Olympia whiteware range is a staple in the industry for a reason. This bowl nails the fundamentals perfectly: it's tough, looks clean and professional, and its size is spot on for everything from a main course salad to a generous side of pasta. It’s the sort of reliable, no-fuss piece every kitchen needs a stack of.
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- Best Feature: The edge-chip warranty is a genuine cost-saver for any high-turnover business.
- A Small Thought: Its classic look may be too traditional for highly conceptual dining venues.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Orchard Café in Bristol needed to upgrade its mismatched and frequently chipped tableware to create a more cohesive and professional customer experience. They chose the Olympia W428 whiteware salad bowl for its renowned durability and classic aesthetic.
"We were haemorrhaging money replacing chipped plates. Switching to the Olympia bowls has been fantastic. They look smart, they handle the dishwasher ten times a day without a mark, and the edge-chip warranty gives us genuine confidence. Our food just looks better on them."
Samuel Jones – Owner, The Orchard Café
The café has reported a 90% reduction in crockery replacement costs in the six months since making the switch.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Upon delivery, carefully unpack and inspect each bowl for any signs of damage during transit.
- Before first use, run the bowls through a full cycle in your commercial dishwasher to remove any dust or residue from manufacturing and shipping.
- Designate a clean, dry, and easily accessible shelf for storage, ideally close to your pass or plating area.
Keeping It Going
- To prevent scuffs, avoid sliding bowls across each other; lift and stack them carefully.
- Rinse off acidic or colourful foods (like tomato sauce or beetroot) before dishwashing to prevent any potential for long-term staining.
- Avoid using abrasive scourers or steel wool, as this can damage the smooth glazed surface over time.
- Although tough, avoid extreme temperature changes, like taking a bowl from the freezer directly into a hot oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does 'Lifetime Edge-Chip Warranty' actually cover?
A: It covers chipping on the rolled edge of the bowl under normal food service use. It's a testament to the product's durability and is designed for commercial environments.
Q: How many bowls are in one pack?
A: These Olympia W428 bowls are sold in a box of 6, perfect for starting or topping up your collection.
Q: Is 'whiteware' a specific colour?
A: Yes, it refers to the classic, bright white finish. It's designed to provide a clean, neutral background that enhances the appearance of food.
Q: What does conforming to BS4034 mean?
A: This is the British standard for vitrified hotelware, which tests for durability, water absorption, and resistance to thermal shock. It certifies that the product is suitable for high-intensity catering and hospitality use.
Q: Can these go directly from the fridge into a hot oven?
A: While they are oven and freezer safe, we recommend avoiding extreme and sudden temperature shocks to ensure maximum lifespan. Letting the bowl come to room temperature first is always best practice.
Q: Are the bowls heavy to carry when full?
A: They are reassuringly solid but designed for professional use, so they have a good balance and are not overly heavy for serving staff to handle.
Q: Will they get scratched by cutlery?
A: The high-quality glaze is extremely hard and resistant to marks and scratches from standard cutlery during normal use.
Q: Is the base glazed?
A: The foot of the bowl is typically unglazed and polished smooth to prevent scratching other tableware when stacked.
The Olympia Promise: Built for the British Kitchen
Choosing Olympia isn't just about buying a piece of crockery; it's about investing in a brand that's been a trusted partner to the UK's hospitality trade for decades. Olympia has built its reputation on creating no-nonsense, hardworking products that understand the pressures of a commercial kitchen. This isn't fragile, domestic-grade tableware. It's engineered for resilience. The true value of an Olympia whiteware bowl emerges over years of service—in the money you save on replacements, the time you save with easy cleaning, and the confidence you gain from a consistent, professional presentation every single day. This focus on long-term reliability is why chefs, caterers, and publicans across the country count on Olympia to deliver quality that endures long after the initial purchase.
Explore more from OlympiaWhy 'Fully Vitrified' Makes a Real-World Difference
You see 'fully vitrified' on a lot of professional crockery, but what does it actually mean for your business? Think of standard ceramic like a tough sponge – it can absorb tiny amounts of water, grease, and odours over time. Vitrification is a process where the porcelain is fired at an extremely high temperature, fusing the particles together and turning it into a glass-like, non-porous material. Essentially, it seals the 'sponge'.
This means our Olympia whiteware bowl doesn't just resist chips; it actively repels stains and smells. A curry served one day won't ghost its aroma into a fruit salad the next. It also makes the bowl far stronger and more resistant to the thermal shock of going from a hot dishwasher to a cool shelf. It's this hidden science that gives it its workhorse durability and hygienic edge.
Who Should Buy This?
- Restaurants & Gastropubs: Perfect for serving generous main course salads, pasta, or signature soup dishes with a classic touch.
- Busy Cafés & Bistros: An ideal, durable solution for daily specials, from vibrant grain bowls to hearty lunchtime meals.
- Hotels & Event Caterers: This commercial ceramic salad bowl offers a uniform, professional look for buffets, room service, and functions.
- Schools & Canteens: A cost-effective and extremely tough option that withstands the rigours of high-volume daily use.
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