Commercial Cutlery & Serving Utensils
Catering Flatware & Serving Cutlery – Premium Flatware in Chrome-Nickel Steel & PVD Coating for Professional Hospitality
Cutlery is the most direct physical contact between guest and table. A well-balanced, high-quality menu knife or a weighty dinner fork communicates quality before the first course is even served. The WAS flatware range from series Alex Champagne, Alex Bronze, Alex Black, Alex Gold, Alex Silver and Slate – manufactured in chrome-nickel steel 18/10 and chrome steel 13/0 with optional PVD coating – stands for timelessly elegant appearance and maximum durability in use. For the complete table setting, we recommend our catering crockery and table decoration ranges.
Alex Flatware Series: PVD Finishing for Distinctive Table Settings
PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) is the coating technology of the future for professional flatware. Unlike electroplating, PVD is extremely scratch-resistant, wear-resistant and resistant to commercial dishwasher chemicals. Alex Champagne in matt gold PVD coating on chrome-nickel steel 18/10 (forks, spoons) and chrome steel 13/0 (knives) creates the warm gold tone of current interior trends without the maintenance demands of traditional gold plating. Alex Bronze, Alex Black and Alex Gold complete the palette for every restaurant concept.
Complete Flatware Services for Professional Table Service
Each series service includes the complete set for professional multi-course table service: menu knife (23 cm for Alex Champagne), dinner fork, dinner spoon, coffee spoon, espresso spoon, dessert spoon, dessert fork, butter knife and soup spoon – complemented by pastry forks for patisserie service. All pieces within a series are available in identical sets of 12, simplifying inventory management for operations with 50 to 500 covers.
Chrome-Nickel Steel 18/10 vs. Chrome Steel 13/0
- Chrome-nickel steel 18/10: 18% chromium + 10% nickel – maximum corrosion resistance, mirror-polished or satin finish, standard in upmarket catering and fine dining. Forks, spoons and serving pieces in 18/10 are designed for decades of use.
- Chrome steel 13/0: 13% chromium, nickel-free – lighter, more economical, lower allergen risk. Ideal for knives (specialist steel blade for optimum sharpness), large-scale hotel operations and guests with nickel sensitivities.
- PVD coating: Physical vapour deposition – 5× more scratch-resistant than electroplating, resistant to industrial dishwashers up to 85 °C, colours: champagne, bronze, black, gold, silver
Slate Series: Timeless Classic for Upmarket Catering
The Slate series in brushed chrome-nickel steel 18/10 without PVD coating is the proven classic for operations that prioritise timeless elegance without colour accents. The matt finish reduces the visibility of fingerprints and scratches, making Slate the low-maintenance choice for high-throughput operations with a large flatware inventory.
Applications
- Fine dining & gourmet restaurants: Alex Champagne and Alex Gold for exclusive table settings reflecting the wine list and interior
- Boutique hotels & hotel restaurants: Alex Black for contemporary, urban restaurant design
- Catering & event hospitality: Slate and Alex Silver for professional mass service with style
- Cafés & patisseries: Coffee spoons, espresso spoons and pastry forks in PVD for a consistent design concept
Technical Specifications
- Menu knife Alex Champagne: 23 cm, chrome steel 13/0, PVD matt champagne, set of 12
- Forks & spoons Alex series: Chrome nickel steel 18/10, PVD coated, sets of 12
- Dishwasher resistance: All 18/10 pieces to 85 °C (PVD) or up to 95 °C (uncoated)
- Stock management: Sets of 12 for efficient inventory control at 50–500 covers
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