Cups, Mugs & Drinkware

Commercial drinkware is built to survive repeated high-temperature dishwasher cycles, stacking pressure and the general rough handling of a busy service. Retail cups are fired and glazed to lower standards, so they chip, craze and fade far faster in a trade environment. The porcelain and glass lines stocked here — from brands such as Churchill, Dudson and Duralex — are manufactured specifically for foodservice use and are far more durable as a result.

The range covers porcelain espresso cups and saucers, cappuccino and latte cups, stackable teapots, insulated mugs designed to hold temperature longer, glass tumblers, and plastic takeaway cup lids for both sip-through and enclosure styles. Olympia's Cafe and Kiln lines sit alongside Bevande and Lusso for espresso service, while Aladdin Temp-Rite covers insulated options and Duralex handles glassware.

Porcelain suits most cafe and restaurant table settings. It holds heat well, stacks neatly and presents cleanly under any lighting. Glass works well where you want to show the drink — cold brew, iced tea or layered beverages benefit from the visual. Brands like Rak Porcelain and Moda Porcelain offer a refined finish for dine-in, while Duralex glass tumblers are a practical choice for casual or all-day dining.

Espresso is typically served in a smaller cup, while flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes each call for progressively larger vessels. The Olympia Cafe Coffee Cup at 230ml and the Olympia Kiln Mug at 340ml give you a practical sense of the range available here. For tea service, stackable teapots like the Brew range in 500ml suit single-serve or small-table pours. Check each product listing for the exact volume before ordering.

Many of the porcelain cups in this range are designed to stack, which saves shelf space during storage and speeds up service-line setup. Stackability varies by shape — tapered cups stack more reliably than those with pronounced handles or wide rims. If you run a cup dispenser or warmer, check the cup's base diameter against your unit's specs before ordering, as fitment is not universal across brands or sizes.

Yes. Porcelain from brands such as Churchill, Dudson, Duraceram and Rak Porcelain is designed for commercial dishwasher use. Run them through your regular cycle without concern. Avoid stacking cups inside the dishwasher in a way that traps water or causes them to knock together, as impact damage during the wash cycle is a common cause of chipping. Glass items from Duralex are also dishwasher-safe but benefit from a lower rack position.

Coffee and tea tannins build up inside cups over time, leaving a brown stain that regular dishwashing does not fully remove. A periodic soak in a food-safe descaling or stain-removal solution clears the residue. Avoid abrasive scourers on glazed surfaces, as they scratch the glaze and give tannins more surface area to cling to. Rotating your stock so older cups cycle out regularly also keeps your table presentation consistent.

Aladdin Temp-Rite insulated mugs are built for settings where a drink needs to stay at temperature for an extended period — aged care, healthcare, airline catering and institutional canteens are typical use cases. For a standard cafe table, conventional porcelain is usually sufficient. If your service model involves long trolley runs, heated holding or tray delivery to rooms, insulated drinkware meaningfully reduces the number of reheated orders your kitchen handles.

A practical rule is to hold enough cups to cover your peak covers at least twice over, accounting for cups in use, cups in the wash and cups drying or being restocked. High-turnover cafes running back-to-back sittings often need a third rotation. Many products here are sold in packs of six or twelve, which makes it straightforward to build up to the quantity your venue needs without over-ordering individual units.

Prices across the range vary depending on brand, material and pack size — a carton of plastic takeaway lids sits at a very different price point to a set of fine porcelain espresso cups from Churchill or Rak Porcelain. Chefs Depot members save off RRP on every purchase, which adds up quickly when you are restocking across a full venue. Create a free account to see member prices before you order.