Tuxton Bowls

Tuxton Pasta Bowls: What You Need to Know

Tuxton makes quality stoneware products for all aspects of commercial foodservice, including soup and pasta bowls. Tuxton's varied lines of dinnerware enable operators to coordinate their whole table setting with one simple choice, rather than sorting through hundreds of options to choose the best match. With a mix of tall and shallow options for a wide range of uses, Tuxton bowls are sure to meet your commercial foodservice establishment's needs.

The differences between stoneware styles can be tricky, but KaTom is here to help. We'll go over some of the complex bits, such as vitrification and bowl style, so you can discern the best pieces for your table. Various menu items require different bowl styles, and diverse restaurant types must establish distinct aesthetics. Tuxton bowls can fit all of these needs.

Common Questions About Tuxton Bowls

What are Tuxton pieces made of?

Tuxton China, Inc. makes quality stoneware for the foodservice industry in both ceramic and porcelain; the latter is also called china. Stoneware is an incredibly popular material for dinnerware because of its durability, distinct texture, traditional appeal, and ease of cleaning. Ceramic also can be glazed with various colors and shaped into many different styles.

All ceramic starts out as clay, which is mostly composed of silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, and water. The clay is then fired in kilns at incredible heat, producing a solid material with different properties depending on the type of clay and the degree of firing. Most restaurant ceramic is classified as stoneware – a middle tier between porcelain and earthenware, the latter being too brittle and porous to be used in restaurants. Tuxton products are all ceramic stoneware or porcelain, as noted on the product specification page. Ceramic pieces are good for almost any restaurant type, while porcelain, being the highest tier of ceramic, usually is found in fine dining establishments.

What is vitrification?

Vitrification – a word derived from the Latin words for glass and "to make", vitrum and ficare respectively – is the process by which unfinished ceramic is brought to its melting point, changing its molecular structure into what you know as ceramic. Partially vitrified ceramic requires a glaze, as it can still absorb some liquid into its molecular structure, but fully vitrified ceramic doesn't need a glaze. Porcelain is fully vitrified but must have a specific clay body before it enters the firing and vitrifying process. Fully vitrified products have had all water removed from them, leaving only a very sturdy but lightweight ceramic behind.

What type of Tuxton bowl should I choose?

Size is the most important factor when choosing a Tuxton soup bowl. Determine the desired volume of your menu item and choose bowls that exceed that volume slightly to reduce spills. Larger bowls are more expensive and filling the bowl only half full makes for poor presentation, so you want to ensure your bowls are the right size. Colorful ceramic fits best in casual settings, while the different white and porcelain options fit best in higher tier eateries. Consider your existing aesthetic when choosing a style – we carry Tuxton pasta bowls that match certain dinner plates, cups, and saucers, among other options. You can sort these bowls with the refinables on the left side of this page, and then find the accompanying pieces in the other categories.