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Commercial Melamine Bowl | Blue Serving Bowl | 3.8 Litre Capacity | Casablanca FT922
£47.92
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£57.50/ inc vat
- Generous 3.8Ltr Capacity
- Tough Melamine Construction
- Vibrant Blue Finish
- Casablanca Collection Style
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Product Overview
Here’s a serving solution that brings both brilliant colour and brawn to your food display. The Dalebrook Casablanca bowl is a large, vibrant piece of kit designed to make your culinary creations the star of the show. With its striking blue finish and generous capacity, it’s all about presenting food in a way that looks as good as it tastes, from bustling salad bars to catered events.
Crafted for professional environments, this commercial melamine serving bowl is a top choice for caterers, delis, and buffet-style restaurants that need their tableware to work as hard as they do. Made from incredibly tough melamine, it shrugs off the accidental drops and knocks that would shatter ordinary ceramic, all while being light enough to handle with ease. Its large 3.8-litre capacity makes it perfect for serving everything from leafy salads to pasta dishes and fruit medleys.
Ultimately, this blue melamine serving bowl 3.8 litre is about combining practical, long-lasting performance with a dash of contemporary style. It’s designed right here in the UK to meet the demands of a busy commercial kitchen, offering a reliable and visually appealing way to serve your customers. If you’re tired of chipped crockery and want to inject some life into your display, this is the answer.
Key Features and Benefits
- Generous 3.8Ltr Capacity: Serve up large batches of salads, pasta, or fruit, reducing refill frequency.
- Tough Melamine Construction: Virtually shatterproof, it saves you money on replacing broken ceramic bowls.
- Vibrant Blue Finish: The eye-catching colour makes your food pop and enhances your presentation.
- Casablanca Collection Style: Offers a modern, cohesive, and stylish look for any professional food display.
- Lightweight Design (0.72kg): Easy for staff to carry and reposition, even when full.
- Stain and Scratch Resistant: Keeps its smart, professional appearance for longer, even with daily use.
- Commercial Dishwasher Safe: Speeds up your clean-down process, saving valuable time in the kitchen.
- Designed in the UK: Created with the needs and aesthetics of the British hospitality industry in mind.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Dalebrook
- SKU: FT922
- Colour: Blue
- Dimensions: 70(H) x 280(W) x 420(D)mm
- Weight: 0.72kg
- Capacity: 3.8 Litre / 133¾oz
- Material: Melamine
- Design: Casablanca Melamine Bowl 3.8Ltr
- Origin: Designed in the UK
Expert Review and Insights
The Dalebrook Casablanca range consistently impresses with its blend of aesthetics and sheer practicality. This bowl is no exception. Its deep blue hue provides a fantastic canvas for colourful salads or deli items, while the melamine body means you can say goodbye to worrying about chips and cracks during a frantic service. It's a smart, durable choice for any food-forward business.
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- Presentation Perfect: The vibrant colour and glossy finish genuinely elevate the look of food displays.
- Handle with Care: Not suitable for microwave use, so it's strictly for serving, not reheating.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Garden Pantry, a bustling delicatessen in Norwich, was constantly replacing its ceramic serving bowls due to chipping during busy lunch services. They needed a more robust solution that didn't compromise on the visual appeal of their popular salad counter.
"We switched to the Dalebrook Casablanca bowls, and the difference was immediate. They look fantastic—the blue really makes our salads look fresh and appealing—and we haven't had a single breakage since. They handle the daily rush brilliantly."
Robert Davies – Proprietor
The deli eliminated its weekly budget for replacement crockery, reducing operational costs and maintaining a pristine, professional counter display at all times.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Before first use, simply wash the bowl with warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
- It’s ready for immediate use in both chilled displays and for hot-holding food up to 70°C.
- Thanks to its lightweight design, placing and moving it on your counter is effortless.
Keeping It Going
- This bowl is fully commercial dishwasher safe, making cleanup quick and simple.
- To maintain the high-gloss finish, avoid using abrasive scouring pads or harsh bleach-based cleaners.
- A crucial reminder: never use melamine items in a microwave, conventional oven, or on a hob.
- Bowls can be stacked to save precious storage space, but place them carefully to avoid surface scuffs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this bowl safe for the dishwasher?
A: Yes, it is designed for use in commercial dishwashers, which makes cleaning quick and easy.
Q: Can I use this bowl in the microwave?
A: No, melamine is not suitable for microwave or oven use as extreme heat can damage the material.
Q: What is the bowl made from?
A: It's made from high-quality, durable melamine, which is known for being chip, stain, and shatter-resistant.
Q: Is it heavy?
A: Not at all. It's very lightweight for its size, weighing just 0.72kg, making it easy to handle.
Q: What is the exact capacity?
A: The total capacity is 3.8 litres, which is equivalent to 133¾ fluid ounces.
Q: Will the blue colour fade over time?
A: The colour is integrated into the material itself, making it highly resistant to fading from regular washing and use.
Q: Can I serve hot food in it?
A: Yes, it's perfectly suitable for serving food from a hot-hold or bain-marie (up to 70°C), but not for cooking.
Q: Is this bowl part of a larger collection?
A: Yes, it belongs to the stylish Dalebrook Casablanca collection, allowing you to create a coordinated look with other matching items.
Q: Can I use it as a blue melamine mixing bowl?
A: While designed for serving, its durable and smooth surface makes it suitable for light mixing tasks, like tossing a salad with dressing just before service.
The Dalebrook Difference: Designed for Display, Built to Endure
Choosing Dalebrook isn't just about buying a bowl; it's an investment in your business's presentation and efficiency. With decades of experience, Dalebrook has become a trusted name in the hospitality industry for creating food displayware that is both beautiful and incredibly resilient. Being 'Designed in the UK' means their products are specifically tailored to the fast-paced, high-standard environment of British cafes, hotels, and caterers. This goes beyond simple specs—it's about understanding the need for products that can withstand the rigours of daily service without chipping, fading, or failing. By opting for this robust melamine bowl, you're actively reducing long-term costs associated with replacing fragile ceramics and ensuring your customer-facing displays always look flawless and professional. It’s a strategic choice for operational peace of mind.
Explore more from DalebrookWhat's the Big Deal About Melamine?
Ever wondered why so many professional kitchens rely on melamine? Think of it as the superhero of the dinnerware world. It’s a type of super-durable, thermoset plastic that offers the best of both worlds: it has the elegant, weighty feel and glossy look of ceramic, but with the resilience of a rugby player. If someone accidentally knocks a melamine bowl off a counter, it’s far more likely to bounce than shatter into a million dangerous pieces. This chip- and shatter-resistance is a massive relief during a hectic lunch service, saving you from constant breakages, replacement costs, and potential safety hazards. It’s all the style with none of the fragility.
Who Should Buy This?
- Buffet Restaurants & Hotels: Perfect for creating an impressive, durable, and colourful salad bar or hot food counter without the risk of breakages.
- Delicatessens & Farm Shops: This large blue melamine bowl is ideal for beautifully showcasing artisan coleslaws, pasta salads, and other fresh deli items.
- Event Caterers: A lightweight, shatterproof, and stackable solution for safely transporting and elegantly serving food at any off-site function or event.
- Busy Cafés & Canteens: An excellent choice for serving generous sharing portions of sides like chips, wedges, or mixed salads that can withstand a fast-paced environment.
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