There are various composition types, brands, shapes, size, and styles, that suit or adapt collectively or stylishly to specific uses and surroundings. This means a vast choice for hotels, to select the most appropriate glassware not for only daily use, but also for a range of business or social functions.
Composition Types include -
Standard Soda Lime (Silica based) - Strengthened Glass (e.g. Borosilcate based Pyrex Brand) - Lead Crystal (Generally higher value, Antique based) - Polymer based (Acrylics, Polycarbonate, PET plastics)
Brand/Product Names -
Various international fine products to select from - Mikasa, Waterford Crystal, Speigelau, Luminarc, Ritzenhoff, Libbey, Riedel, Ravenscroft Crystal, Dartington Crystal, Strahl, Krosno, Bohemian, Pyrex, and Corningware Browse their websites for current information, such as new shapes, styles, selection and maintenance tips.
Categories/Styles -
Cocktail, Champagne Flutes, Wine, Sherry, Goblet, Tumblers, Jugs, Pitchers, Shot, Cups, Mugs, Stemware, Handle, Schooner, Bowls, Carafes, Trays, Platters, and many other derivatives for drinking and food consumption.
Videos of Glassware
| How Glass Bottles are made | Bartenders Glassware Guide |
Presentation, Suitability, and Research
Aspects to consider is overall arrangement to best incorporate glass utensils as decorative and wine serving purposes (e.g. selecting suitable styles, diameter, thickness, finesse, for white, red, and sparkling wines) for large events, perhaps with a catering company, event or party organizer. Important to utilize suitable and upgrade commercial dishwashers, e.g. Starline high performance glass washers. Also adopting best practice hygiene practices, and endorsing that with regular quality audits from certified agencies, and being updated from suppliers or research about new products, styles, and market trends.
New Zealand Glass Information
Perhaps understanding a little about glass manufacturing process (e.g. batch mixing, melting, shaping, molding, ingredients, end use, recycling, environmental factors in New Zealand from the NZ Institute of Chemistry at NZIC Org (PDF) may benefit. Also the Glass Packaging Forum (NZ based) for information about environmentally friendly packaging, including waste glass recovery objectives.
Choice Catering Equipment (http://www.choice.co.nz/)
Diverse categories, including unbreakable polycarbonate drink products, and dozens of glass drink vessels including cookware, barware, bakeware, racks, holders, bench/wall rinse units, detergents, and several dish washer models. Several styles and types, e.g. Martini, Cocktail, Brandy, Coffee Mugs, Beer, Pilsner, Hiball, and more. Image of Summer Wine by Rainbowj.
Premium Glassware (http://www.premiumglassware.co.nz/)
Suppliers of quality polycarbonate drink items including tumblers, premium flute, shots, jugs, goblets, and others. Polycarbonate being shatterproof, unbreakable, cost effective recyclable, crack and scratch proof, has advantages particularly in busy clubs, pubs and hotel bars. This can include less cleanup, downtime, hazard, because of it's durability.
Freedom Furniture (http://www.freedomfurniture.co.nz)
Range of quality housewares revolving around attractive glass items - servingware, dinnerware, carafes, jugs, crockery, tumblers, goblets, and more. Perhaps view their online catalog, which includes many other products - furniture, furnishings, lighting, tables (including glass made) and much more.
Roma Enterprises Limited (http://www.roma.co.nz/)
Supplies include beer, shot, wine, tumblers, promotional glassware, specifying capacities and suitable for printing.Other items include air tight canisters, latte sets, coffee plungers, glass coaster gift sets, acrylic jars and more.
The Studio of Tableware (http://www.thestudio.co.nz)
Range of glassware, cutlery, dinnerware, cookware and related products, and can select by categories, and also brands, such as Riedel, Mikasa, Rosenthal, Royal Doulton, Waterford Crystal, Nachtmann and Marcaurel, and more. Select from a stylish quality range of serveware (e.g. plates, bowls, platters), jugs, stemware, barware, vases, and decanters. The site has a very useful customer service section, e.g. a wedding registry/listing, corporate gift solutions, studio projects (for assistance it seems your events or projects), product care information (e.g. cleaning instructions), and more.
