Accompaniments deserve just as much attention on the plate as the main course. With the right side dish bowls, you can present salads, vegetables, fries and much more separately and appetisingly. At the same time, these bowls create a clear layout on the set table and allow your guests to combine different components exactly as they wish.

Why is it worth serving side dishes separately in dedicated bowls in professional catering?

Serving accompaniments in their own side dish or small salad bowl visually and flavour-wise separates them from the main course. This is particularly practical for salads: dressings or liquids won't spread onto the other components of the dish. At the same time, more space remains on the dinner plate to arrange the main course attractively.

Separate side dish bowls also offer greater flexibility when serving. Depending on your catering concept, you can present accompaniments directly alongside each dish or place several small bowls on the table for guests to help themselves and mix and match different foods to their liking.

Our tip: Get the most out of your side dish bowls!

Thanks to their compact size, side dish bowls and small salad bowls aren't limited to classic accompaniments. They are equally well suited to serving antipasti, snacks, dips or desserts.

Which side dish bowl is the right choice for your business?

When selecting the right side dish bowls, size and capacity are only part of the equation – material and design are equally important. The bowls should match the intended purpose and integrate harmoniously into your existing tableware concept. For professional use, practical features also play a key role.

Robust & elegant materials for side dish bowls

Porcelain is one of the tried-and-tested materials for professional catering tableware. Porcelain side dish bowls impress with their timeless, high-quality appearance and can be combined with numerous tableware ranges and table concepts. Classic white models in particular put the served food centre stage.

An appealing alternative are small salad bowls and side dish bowls made from stoneware. Distinctive glazes and individual surface finishes lend the table a modern or natural feel. Especially in catering concepts that value a handcrafted, individual look, stoneware can reinforce the overall atmosphere.

When choosing your commercial salad bowls, also pay attention to the product features that matter most in your operation. For quick and easy handling in day-to-day catering, they should be stackable, dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe.

Which design suits your catering concept?

To create a harmonious overall look, coordinate your side dish bowls with the rest of your tableware. Similar colours, shapes and finishes ensure that main plates and small bowls appear as if from a single collection. This is particularly easy to achieve with side dish bowls from the same tableware series.

Alternatively, you can deliberately introduce contrasts. Coloured small salad bowls alongside plain white tableware, or bowls with striking glazes, can become an eye-catching feature on the table. In addition to classic white, various colour tones as well as matt, glossy or textured finishes are available.

Shape also influences the presentation. Round bowls have a classic feel and can be combined versatily, while angular or organic shapes bring a modern touch. What matters is that the combination of design, menu and ambience results in a coherent overall impression.

Buy side dish bowls & small salad bowls – at LUSINI

At LUSINI you'll find a wide selection of side dish bowls and small salad bowls for crisp salads, vegetables and other accompaniments. Choose the right models in porcelain or stoneware across a variety of designs, and explore further tableware as well as matching cutlery, glassware and table accessories.