ARDILA café cutlery ensures the style consistency and functional quality needed for café table setting — the collection meets both the aesthetic requirements of high-end cafés and the conditions of intensive daily use and dishwashing. BHS offers these items across Europe.
ARDILA collection range
ARDILA café cutlery offers a complete set of café tableware. Espresso and mocha coffee spoons — ARDILA café cutlery for the smallest coffee spoons for serving espresso and ristretto. Standard coffee and tea spoons — ARDILA café cutlery for standard-sized spoons for cappuccino, latte and tea. Dessert forks — ARDILA café cutlery with three- or four-prong dessert forks for serving pastries. Dessert and breakfast knives — ARDILA café cutlery with small knives for cutting cakes, toast and bread. Cutlery — ARDILA café cutlery with larger cutlery for café lunch menus. See also KONESER café cutlery.
ARDILA collection design and material
ARDILA café cutlery combines a contemporary design concept with the professional quality of stainless steel. Steel quality — ARDILA café cutlery made from 18/10 (AISI 304) stainless steel; higher corrosion resistance and longer-lasting shine compared to lower-quality alloys. Design elements — ARDILA café cutlery with a distinctive handle profile; the design includes both functional and aesthetic aspects for café positioning. Surface finish — ARDILA café cutlery with polished or satin finish; a polished surface is more elegant, while a satin finish is more practical for intensive café use. Ergonomics — ARDILA café cutlery with a suitably weighted handle; the coffee spoon feels comfortable in the hand, neither too light nor too heavy.
ARDILA collection use in cafés
ARDILA café cutlery suits various café service formats. Specialty café — ARDILA café cutlery with an espresso spoon for aeropress, v60 or espresso; the design fits the specialty coffee culture aesthetic. Breakfast café — ARDILA café cutlery with breakfast knives and forks for the morning menu; a unified style for all table-setting elements. Dessert and patisserie — ARDILA café cutlery with dessert forks and knives for serving cakes and muffins. Hotel café — ARDILA café cutlery with a consistent collection style throughout the café table setting. See also CLASSIC Café Cutlery.
Maintenance and service life
ARDILA café cutlery maintains its visual quality with proper cleaning conditions. Dishwasher — ARDILA café cutlery is suitable for commercial dishwashers; a 80–90°C washing temperature ensures both hygiene and proper cleaning. Coffee stains — ARDILA café cutlery coffee spoons may develop a dark tint from frequent espresso contact; clean once a week with a stainless-steel polish. Stains from hard water — ARDILA café cutlery in hard water forms limescale deposits; wipe with a water and vinegar solution or use a dishwasher with a descaling agent. Signs of wear — ARDILA café cutlery with worn or deformed tips should be replaced; damaged items negatively affect customer perception. See also café cutlery.
HoReCa usage scenarios
A specialty café with the ARDILA collection — the collection’s modern design fits a contemporary coffee bar interior; each espresso is served with a stylish ARDILA coffee spoon. A hotel breakfast area with ARDILA items — a full ARDILA set for breakfast table setting; an elegant look for hotel guests. A café with breakfast and lunch menus — ARDILA provides both coffee spoons and cutlery; one collection for all needs.
Frequently asked questions
Can ARDILA and DUERO collection items be combined in one café? ARDILA café cutlery and DUERO are separate collections with distinct designs; in a professional café, it is recommended to use one collection for a consistent table setting aesthetic; mixing different collections creates a disjointed and less professional appearance. Explore café cutlery.
What is the optimal number of ARDILA coffee spoons for a café? ARDILA café cutlery coffee spoons — the calculation basis is the number of saucers × 3 reserve coefficient; cafés with 30 saucers require 90 coffee spoons; in high-turnover cafés, an additional 20% reserve is recommended. Also explore DUERO café cutlery.
Why choose BHS?
BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.
Delivery
We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.
