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Commercial Salad Crock | Medium Food Display Bowl | Black Polycarbonate | Olympia Kristallon HY803
£10.46
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£12.55/ inc vat
- Durable SAN Plastic
- Heat and Cold Resistant
- Excellent Insulation
- Lightweight Design
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Product Overview
Thinking of giving your buffet or deli counter a much-needed facelift? This medium food display bowl is the perfect place to start. Crafted from a seriously tough black polycarbonate, it offers the sleek, premium look of ceramic without the risk of chips and cracks. It’s a stylish and practical way to present everything from fresh, vibrant salads and pasta dishes to fruit medleys and coleslaw, keeping them cool and looking their absolute best for your customers.
Specifically designed for the hustle and bustle of commercial food service, this Olympia Kristallon HY803 bowl is a real workhorse. It’s ideal for caterers, hotels, cafes, and deli owners who need reliable, attractive, and easy-to-clean displayware. The generous 2-litre capacity is perfect for medium-sized batches, ensuring your display looks full and inviting without leading to unnecessary waste. It’s the smart choice for any business that takes food presentation seriously.
Ultimately, this black polycarbonate salad crock bridges the gap between everyday function and high-end presentation. It's lightweight enough for staff to carry and replenish with ease, durable enough to withstand the daily grind, and stylish enough to make your food the star of the show. Give your food display the professional edge it deserves and watch your customers flock.
Key Features and Benefits
- Durable SAN Plastic: Resists knocks and drops in any busy service environment.
- Heat and Cold Resistant: Safely holds food between a chilly 0°C and 80°C.
- Excellent Insulation: Keeps cold food cooler for longer, maintaining freshness.
- Lightweight Design: Makes carrying, refilling, and rearranging displays a complete breeze.
- Dishwasher Safe: Saves precious time on washing up after a long service.
- Sleek Black Finish: Provides a modern, high-contrast backdrop that makes food colours pop.
- 2-Litre Capacity: A versatile size for salads, sides, and deli items.
- Stackable Shape: Helps you save valuable storage space in a packed stockroom.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Olympia
- SKU: HY803
- Material: SAN Plastic
- Dimensions: 81(H) x 173(W) x 262(D) mm
- Weight: 0.34kg
- Capacity: 2 Litre | 67.6oz
- Temperature Range: 0°C to 80°C
- Colour: Black
- Feature: Dishwasher Safe
Expert Review and Insights
The Olympia Kristallon range is a firm favourite for a reason. This bowl isn't trying to be overly fancy; it’s a brilliant, practical bit of kit. The SAN material is its main strength – it's tough as old boots but looks surprisingly refined on a counter. It’s the sort of reliable, everyday essential that smart caterers build their service around.
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- Best Feature: Its feather-light weight makes setting up a large buffet incredibly fast.
- A Small Quibble: Can be prone to fine scratches if used with sharp metal utensils.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Garden Café in York needed to modernise its lunch service. Their mismatched collection of ceramic bowls was prone to chipping and looked dated, failing to do justice to their fresh, locally sourced salads.
"We were constantly replacing chipped bowls, which was costly and looked unprofessional. We switched to the Olympia Kristallon bowls for our entire salad bar, and the difference was instant. They look fantastic, and the staff love how light and easy to clean they are."
Robert Davies – Head Chef
The switch resulted in a much cleaner, more appealing display, and the café reported a noticeable 20% increase in sales from their 'build-your-own' salad bar section within the first month.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Always give the bowl a thorough wash with warm, soapy water before its first use.
- Inspect the bowl upon arrival to ensure there's no damage from transit.
- The lightweight design requires no special installation – just place it on your counter or in your display unit.
Keeping It Going
- To avoid scratches, use plastic, silicone, or rubber utensils for serving.
- While dishwasher safe, avoid abrasive scouring pads which can dull the surface over time.
- Stack carefully when storing to prevent unnecessary scuffs and maximise lifespan.
- For stubborn food stains, a soak in a mild detergent solution usually does the trick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this bowl suitable for use under heat lamps?
A: It is rated safe for temperatures up to 80°C, making it suitable for many warm holding applications, but direct, intense heat from a lamp should be monitored.
Q: Does the black colour stain easily with dressings like vinaigrette?
A: The SAN material is non-porous and highly resistant to staining from oils and acidic dressings. A simple wash is usually all that's needed.
Q: Can I serve hot soup in this bowl?
A: Yes, as long as the soup is at or below 80°C (176°F). It is not designed for reheating food from cold.
Q: Are these bowls stackable?
A: Yes, their shape is designed to allow for stable stacking, which helps save on storage space.
Q: Is the material BPA-free?
A: Yes, SAN plastic is a BPA-free material, making it a safe choice for food contact.
Q: How resistant is it to chipping compared to melamine?
A: SAN is generally more resistant to chipping and cracking upon impact than melamine, which can be more brittle.
Q: Will the colour fade after many cycles in the dishwasher?
A: The black colour is integral to the material, not a coating. It is highly resistant to fading from commercial dishwashing.
Q: Is the finish glossy or matte?
A: The bowl has a smooth, subtle gloss finish that looks professional and is easy to wipe clean.
The Olympia Kristallon Promise: Designed for the Real World
When you choose Olympia, you're investing in more than just a piece of plastic; you're buying into a brand that understands the relentless demands of the UK's catering industry. The Kristallon range, including this polycarbonate salad serving bowl, is a perfect example of their philosophy. Every design choice is deliberate and practical. It’s lightweight not just for convenience, but to reduce staff fatigue during a long buffet setup. It’s durable not just to look good on a spec sheet, but to survive being dropped on a hard kitchen floor without shattering. It’s dishwasher-safe because no one has time for hand-washing during a busy service. This focus on real-world usability means lower replacement costs, less hassle for your team, and a consistent, professional presentation day in, day out. It’s the kind of quiet, dependable quality that lets you focus on what really matters: the food.
Explore more from OlympiaWhy SAN Plastic is a Smarter Choice for Your Display
Ever wondered what 'SAN Plastic' actually is? Think of it as the heavy-duty cousin of standard, everyday plastic. While a basic plastic container might warp in a hot dishwasher or crack if dropped, SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile) is engineered for toughness and temperature stability. It's a bit like choosing a proper GORE-TEX jacket over a cheap poncho – both keep the rain off, but one is designed to withstand a real storm. This material ensures your commercial salad display bowl won't lose its shape when holding warm foods (up to 80°C) and can go straight into a commercial dishwasher without any issues, making it a far more reliable investment for a professional kitchen.
Who Should Buy This?
Buffet Restaurants
Perfect for creating an elegant, uniform look across a large salad bar or hot buffet counter holding side dishes.
Delicatessens & Farm Shops
An ideal medium food display bowl for showcasing premium coleslaws, potato salads, and olives on the counter.
Event & Contract Caterers
Its lightweight and durable nature makes it brilliant for transporting and setting up displays at different venues.
Hotel Breakfast Bars
Use it to stylishly present yoghurts, fruit salads, and cereals for a professional-looking breakfast service.
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