When you’re choosing plates, crockery or glassware for a venue, a photo on a website only tells part of the story. You can see the shape, the colour, maybe the style…but what you can’t see is how it actually feels in your hand, how heavy the glass is, how the plate sits on a table, or how the finish catches the light.

That’s where visiting a supplier showroom makes all the difference. Instead of guessing from a catalogue, you can pick things up, compare ranges side-by-side, and really understand how they’ll look and perform in a busy bar or restaurant environment.

For hospitality businesses, these little details matter more than you might think. The weight of a wine glass, the rim on a coupe, or the presentation of a plate can completely change the way a drink or dish lands with a guest. When you see these pieces in real life, it’s far easier to imagine them on your own tables, behind your own bar, and in front of your customers.

The best part? The Business Design Centre, London, is home to several fantastic hospitality tableware showrooms under one roof, where you can explore hundreds of ranges in one visit. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new styles, compare brands, and find pieces that elevate your presentation without the guesswork.

Because when it comes to glassware and crockery, the difference between good and great is often something you only notice once it’s in your hands.

TO BOOK A SHOWROOM VISIT;

email; hello@drinkstuff.com

or call; 01763 264 280

The BUSINESS DESIGN CENTRE

Situated in Islington, N1, just a short hop from Angel, or Highbury & Islington Tube Station and home to 4 of our core suppliers;

Arc

Where you'll find brands like Arcoroc, Luminarc, Chef & Sommelier and Cristal D'Arques.

Artis

Here you'll find Libbey, Onis, Luigi Bormioli and Royal Leerdam glassware. Plus also the likes of Pyrex, Ceraflame, Duralex, Bauscher and Schonwald.

Churchill

Churchill manufacturer of professional hospitality crockery dating back to 1795. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, the historic heart of the UK pottery industry, they design and produce durable ceramic tableware specifically for restaurants, hotels and hospitality venues.

Their collections combine practical durability for busy service with stylish presentation, making them a favourite choice for chefs and venues looking to elevate how their dishes are served.

Nevilles

Nevilles are the home of Genware in the UK, producing everything from Plates & Crockery, Glassware and Service, Barware and Table Presentation.

Steelite-Utopia

Located in the heart of London, a few doors from the famous London Palladium, the brand new Steelite-Utopia showroom, is a treat to visit. 

Glass after glass. Plate after plate. You can easily spend a good few hours in here getting lost choosing your next favourite Cocktail Glass, or Sunday Roast Dinner plate.

Steelite-Utopia distribute world leading brands like;

• Nude
• Bormioli Rocco
• Pasabache
• RCR
• Strahl
• Vicrila
• Williams Edwards

Can't make it to London?

Steelite-Utopia also have showrooms in Chesterfield and Stoke-on-Trent - we'd be happy to arrange visits to these if you prefer.

Below is a tiny selection of Steelite-Utopia glassware

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