Catering Jugs

Catering Jugs for Daily Service

Catering jugs are pretty straightforward – as long as they pour smoothly, hold their ground, and can take a few knocks, they’ll be just fine. That’s what this whole range is built for.

You’ll see smaller ones for milk & cream, larger ones for sauces or refills – and most of them are porcelain, with a few stoneware and glass ones thrown in for good measure.

They all take heat and washing like it’s no big deal.

Some kitchens go for lightweight jugs because they’re a bit of a time-saver, while others like to stick with the heavier ones because they’re that much steadier in hand.

The thing is, it’s not about getting it right or wrong – it really does come down to the kind of operation you’ve got running and how your team like to work.

What You’ll Find Here

We’ve got single-serve jugs for when you just need a small pour, jugs big enough for a buffet spread, and then the mid-sized ones that, to be honest, often end up doing most of the work.

The handles are solid as a rock, the pouring lips are designed so they don’t drip everywhere, and they stack up pretty well, though some of the shapes stack better than others, of course.

Most places stick to one design because it keeps the look consistent across the whole operation – but we’ve had customers who like to mix and match when they run out of space – and that’s perfectly fine, as long as the sizes add up.

A few of our customers even like to double-check that before they place an order – saves on the surprises.

A Small Note from Service

“We ditched our metal jugs because they were getting too hot to handle. They looked fine, but they didn’t feel right.

Our new porcelain jugs sorted that problem out straight away – no burns, no worries about the jugs getting bashed about.”

Related Tableware Picks

• Cups & Mugs →
  These are the ones you’ll find in most cafes and breakfast spots, teamed up with our catering jugs.
• Saucers →
  If you’re in the market for matching sets, this is where you’ll find the bases for your saucers.
• Beverage Pots →
  For when you need something a bit bigger than a jug – like for serving up a cup of tea or coffee.
• Tableware Accessories →
  You know, the bits that sit on the table alongside the jugs – sugar pots and all that.

Articles You Might Want to Read

• Restaurant Tableware Guide →
  A quick lowdown on tableware – good for if you’re planning a full overhaul or opening a new site.
• Avoiding Tableware Mistakes →
  Some of the common gotchas to watch out for – like handle height and stackability.
• Matching Your Tableware to Your Venue →
  Helpful hints for getting your tableware to match the look of your place.

Looking Beyond Jugs

If you’re buying up other crockery at the same time, you might want to take a look at our full catering crockery range.

To see the whole tableware spread, head on over to the main tableware collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are these ones dishwasher safe?
A: Absolutely, yes – they’re built to handle the dishwasher.

Q: Do they handle hot liquids okay?
A: You bet – porcelain and stoneware are great at withstanding heat. Glass ones vary, though.

Q: Can I buy just a single jug?
A: Yes – most of them are available to buy on their own.

Q: Do you actually stock stainless or metal jugs?
A: Some of them, yeah – check the product description for what material you’re getting.

Published by Ascot Wholesale, in the trade since 1995.