Water Glasses

How to choose the right Water Glasses

• Match glass capacity to your service style, from small 90ml tumblers for tasters or espressos up to 400ml+ for table water and soft drinks.
• Decide between classic tumblers, tall hiball glasses or stemmed wine and water glasses depending on whether you focus on dining, bar service or mixed use.
• Consider toughened or fully tempered glass for busy bars, hotels and canteens where glasses face frequent knocks and rapid temperature changes.
• Choose stackable designs if storage space is limited or you need to keep large quantities of clean glasses close to the bar or service station.
• Use polycarbonate tumblers in outdoor, poolside, school or healthcare settings where breakage and safety are a concern.
• Align the glass style and shape with your existing glassware and tableware to maintain a consistent front of house look.

Care and maintenance

• Wash water glasses in a commercial glasswasher using the correct racks to prevent chipping and ensure thorough cleaning.
• Avoid sudden temperature shocks by not pouring boiling liquids into cold glasses or moving hot glasses straight into cold rinse water.
• Use non-abrasive detergents and soft cloths to keep glass surfaces clear and free from scratches or clouding.
• Regularly check rims and bases for chips or cracks and remove damaged glasses from service immediately for safety.
• Allow glasses to air dry fully on ventilated racks to minimise water spots and maintain clarity.
• Store stacked tumblers carefully, following manufacturer guidance, to prevent jamming and reduce the risk of breakage.

Pair your water glasses with complementary wine glasses, beer glasses and tableware from our wider glassware and barware ranges to complete your service setup.

Need help choosing? Call Caterboss on (01) 687 5772.