Wooden Bowls

Our wooden bowls are a unique and natural choice for food service businesses that prioritise sustainability and style. These bowls are made from high-quality wood and bamboo, offering a durable and long-lasting solution for food presentation.

The natural texture and colour of the wood create a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for fine dining establishments and casual eateries alike. Our wooden bowls are available in various sizes and shapes, including round, oval, and rectangular designs. This versatility makes them suitable for a variety of dishes, from salads and soups to pasta and rice dishes.

Additionally, wooden bowls are biodegradable and compostable, making them a practical and environmentally conscious choice for food service businesses. Our wooden bowls are also easy to clean and maintain. They can be wiped down with a damp cloth or washed with mild soap and water, ensuring that they remain hygienic and safe to use.

These stylish and sustainable bowls are an excellent choice for food service businesses that prioritise natural and eco-friendly solutions. Their natural texture and colour, along with their versatility and durability, make them a practical choice for presenting food in a variety of settings.

Choosing the Right Wooden Bowl for Your Menu

Consider what you'll be serving most often. Bowls with a well-sealed or oiled finish handle dressed salads, dips, and dishes with some moisture better than unsealed wood, since the seal helps the surface resist absorbing liquid. Dry or lightly dressed dishes, bread baskets, and fruit displays suit wood in any finish, since there's less moisture in contact with the surface over time.

Think about the wood type behind the finish. Denser hardwoods such as acacia, walnut, and maple resist wear and moisture better than softer woods, holding their shape and finish longer under daily commercial use. This is worth checking alongside the finish itself, since a dense hardwood with a good seal gives the longest lifespan in a busy kitchen.

Match the shape to your service style. Round bowls suit individual salads and shared sides, oval bowls work well for longer dishes like bread rolls or pasta, and rectangular bowls make efficient use of table space when several bowls sit side by side at a buffet or sharing table.

Caring for and Maintaining Your Wooden Bowls

Wooden bowls need a different care routine to metal or ceramic tableware. Wash them by hand with mild soap and warm water rather than leaving them to soak, since standing water is the main cause of wood cracking, warping, or splitting over time. Dry bowls immediately and fully after washing rather than letting them air dry, since lingering moisture has the same effect as soaking.

Keep wooden bowls out of the dishwasher. The combination of prolonged heat and water strips the wood's natural protection and causes warping far faster than hand washing. An occasional application of food-grade mineral oil, worked in with a soft cloth and left to absorb before wiping off the excess, keeps the wood conditioned and helps it resist moisture and staining between uses. Kitchens using bowls daily generally benefit from oiling roughly once a month, more often if the surface starts to look dry or dull.

Wooden Bowls. Frequently Asked Questions

Can wooden bowls go in the dishwasher?
No. The heat and prolonged water exposure in a dishwasher cause wooden bowls to warp, crack, or split over time. Hand wash with mild soap and warm water, then dry immediately.

How often should I oil my wooden bowls?
This depends on how often they're used, but a monthly application of food-grade mineral oil is a reasonable starting point for bowls in daily commercial use. Oil them sooner if the surface starts to look dry, dull, or faded.

Is it safe to leave wooden bowls soaking in water?
No. Soaking is one of the main causes of cracking and warping in wooden bowls. Wash them quickly by hand and dry them immediately rather than leaving them in water or on a draining rack to air dry.

What type of wood lasts longest in a commercial kitchen?
Dense hardwoods such as acacia, walnut, and maple hold up better to daily handling and moisture than softer woods, particularly when paired with a good oil or sealant finish.

Are wooden bowls suitable for dishes with a lot of moisture?
Bowls with a well-sealed finish handle dressed salads and lightly moist dishes reasonably well, though wood generally performs best with dry or lightly dressed food. Regular oiling helps the surface resist moisture better over time.