Glassware

This category covers drinking and serving glass across every service occasion — wine and champagne glasses, beer glasses, tumblers, highballs, shot glasses, carafes, water pitchers and specialty pieces. It sits under Tableware and Serving, alongside cutlery and dinnerware. All products are intended for commercial use in cafes, restaurants, bars, hotels and catering operations.

You will find Bormioli Rocco, Luigi Bormioli, Libbey, Crown Glassware, Crown Crystal, Duralex, Ocean, Avanti, Nude and Aladdin Temp-Rite across this range. Each brand targets a slightly different part of the market — from everyday stackable tumblers through to fine-stemmed wine service and designer barware.

Tempered glass is heat-treated to be more resistant to knocks and thermal shock, which matters on a crowded bar or in a glasswasher. Standard glass can offer a finer, lighter feel that suits premium table settings. Duralex is well known for its tempered range, while brands like Nude and Luigi Bormioli lean toward refined clarity. Your choice depends on service style, how often glasses go through the wash, and how much breakage you can absorb.

A common starting point for a full-service venue is three to four glasses per cover for each glass type in use — enough to keep clean stock on the floor while one rotation is being washed. High-volume bars or venues with long sittings often go higher. Factor in your glasswasher cycle time and how quickly your team can turn tables when deciding your par level.

Yes. Products like the Bormioli Rocco Ypsilon Carafe and the Romantic Water Pitcher are designed to handle both still water service and wine or juice presentation. Some carafes include cork lids or ice chambers, which suits table water service. Check the individual product listing for the intended use and capacity of each piece before ordering.

Most pieces in this range are designed to withstand regular commercial glasswasher cycles. That said, fine crystal and thin-walled stemware generally last longer with a gentler cycle and correct rack placement. Always use the right glasswasher rack for the stem length or glass height, load glasses upside down, and keep detergent dosing within the manufacturer's recommended range to protect the glass surface over time.

Cloudiness usually comes from one of two sources: limescale build-up from hard water, or etching caused by incorrect detergent concentration or water temperature. Limescale can often be removed with a rinse aid or a short soak in a diluted acid-based cleaner. Etching is a surface change in the glass itself and is permanent. Keeping your glasswasher well maintained, using the right chemistry and not overloading racks will slow the process considerably.

For wine, yes — bowl shape and rim diameter influence how aromas concentrate and how the pour hits the palate. A wider bowl suits full-bodied reds; a narrower tulip shape suits whites and sparkling. For beer, the shape affects head retention and carbonation. For spirits, a heavier base tumbler handles ice and muddling better than a thin-walled glass. Matching the glass to the drink is a small detail that guests notice.

Absolutely. Many venues run a house tumbler from one brand alongside a stemmed wine glass from another, then a specialty cocktail glass from a third. The key is visual consistency — similar glass clarity, weight and finish read as intentional. Mixing a chunky tempered tumbler with ultra-thin crystal stemware on the same table can look mismatched, so try to keep the aesthetic register consistent within each table setting.

Prices vary across the range depending on brand, glass type and volume. Everyday tumblers and stackable pieces sit at the lower end; fine stemware and specialty carafes sit higher. Members save off RRP on stocked items, so signing up before you place a large order is worth doing. There is no minimum order quantity, so you can top up broken stock a dozen pieces at a time without committing to a full case.