Opal glass is a special type of glass with a milky white or cream-white colour, visually resembling porcelain but significantly more resistant to physical impacts and thermal stress. This combination makes Opal Glass Tableware Sets the ideal solution for intensive-use environments where traditional porcelain is often chipped or broken. BHS offers Opal Glass Tableware Sets to HoReCa businesses across Europe.
Advantages of opal glass over porcelain
Higher impact resistance — opal glass withstands physical impacts better than standard porcelain, significantly reducing the risk of chipping during dishwasher cycles or in case of drops. Temperature resistance — tolerates cold and heat without cracking; suitable for both chilled desserts and hot dishes. Colour resistance — the opal glass surface is less sensitive to coffee, tea and fruit colourings, maintaining its clean white appearance longer. Hygiene — the smooth, non-porous surface prevents bacteria from penetrating and is HACCP compliant. Lightweight — opal glass tableware is generally lighter than porcelain equivalents. Lower breakage noise — the sound of glass clinking is softer than that of porcelain. BHS helps you choose Opal Glass over alternative materials.
Collection elements and sizes
Flat plate (25–27 cm) — a versatile dinner plate for main courses. Deep plate (21–23 cm) — for serving soups, broths and liquid dishes. Dessert plate (18–20 cm) — a smaller format for desserts and appetisers. Coffee cup and mug — opal glass coffee serving items, suitable for americano, caffè latte and tea service. Modern and minimalist in design, blending seamlessly with various interior styles. BHS helps calculate the set based on the number of place settings and dish categories.
Suitable use scenarios
Opal Glass Tableware Sets are particularly suited to environments where the risk of tableware impact is higher than in a fine-dining restaurant: canteens and self-service lunch restaurants; school and corporate cafeterias; buffets and catering events; fast-casual bars; hospitals and care facilities, where standardised and durable tableware is a priority. The durability of opal glass reduces long-term replacement costs, offsetting the higher initial purchase price. BHS helps you choose tableware based on your business’s risk profile and volume.
HoReCa use scenarios
In a canteen serving 300 guests per day, Opal Glass Tableware Sets reduce the frequency of tableware breakage and chipping compared to standard porcelain — statistically, this means lower annual replacement costs and fewer service interruptions. In a business-lunch restaurant, Opal Glass plates with hot dishes can be placed in a warming cabinet without risk of cracking and served to guests consistently clean and aesthetically pleasing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Opal Glass dishwasher-safe? Yes — opal glass is specifically designed for commercial dishwashers. Higher temperature resistance and surface durability against washing chemicals ensure long-lasting glaze retention. BHS advises on optimal washing parameters.
Does Opal Glass look different from porcelain? Visually very similar — white or cream-coloured, with a smooth surface. The difference may be felt in the weight (often lighter) and sound (softer). In table settings, it is visually indistinguishable from premium porcelain tableware sets. BHS can send a sample for evaluation before ordering a larger set — contact our team.
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.
