Yanco BM-309CL Birmingham Melamine 9-1/2" x 2-1/2" Salad/Pasta Bowl 30 Oz.

Yanco BM-309CL Birmingham Melamine Salad / Pasta Bowl, 30 oz (9 1/2" Dia. x 2 1/2" H) brings a modern, two-tone look to busy dining rooms with the durability today’s food service operations expect. This break-resistant, scratch-resistant melamine bowl is sized for entrée salads, pasta, and composed bowls, making it a smart choice for commercial dinnerware, catering, and high-turnover restaurant service.

Durable Melamine Construction

Made from lightweight, impact-resistant melamine, this bowl delivers the look of upscale tableware with everyday practicality for restaurants, cafeterias, and outdoor dining areas. The thick, rigid feel supports frequent handling, while the break-resistant construction helps reduce replacements compared with traditional china.

• Material: Melamine (commercial tableware / dinnerware)
• Durability: Break-resistant and scratch resistant for high-traffic service
• Temperature use: Suitable for hot and cold foods; not recommended for microwave or oven use
• Dishwasher safe: Yes (ideal for fast cleanup in food service dishrooms)

Two-Tone Birmingham Design

The Birmingham Collection styling features a warm clay tone paired with a contrasting black accent for a bold, contemporary tabletop. A subtle brushed texture adds visual depth, while the wide opening frames plated presentations—from creamy pastas to vibrant salad greens—without looking crowded.

• Color: Clay and black (two-tone)
• Texture: Brushed, hand-crafted look
• Shape: Round bowl with a broad mouth for modern plating

Practical Specifications

• Top Diameter: 9 1/2" (round)
• Height / Depth: 2 1/2"
• Capacity: 30 oz (approx. 887 ml)

Usage & Applications

Designed for versatile, menu-forward service, this salad/pasta bowl handles both casual and elevated presentations. The 30 oz capacity is ideal for full portions and layered builds, while the melamine construction makes it a reliable choice for indoor dining rooms and outdoor patios.

• Entrée salads, pasta, grain bowls, curry-and-rice, poke bowls, and shared sides
• Plated service, buffet lines, banquets, and catering setups
• Indoor/outdoor use (great for patios, poolside, and event service)
• Stacking: Stackable shape helps conserve shelving space in back-of-house storage

Case Pack Information

Pack of 24 bowls per case (bulk dinnerware / wholesale-friendly for restaurant dinnerware programs and multi-unit operators).

Care Instructions

• Dishwasher safe: Yes; allow bowls to cool before washing to help preserve appearance
• Microwave/oven: Not recommended
• Cleaning tips: Use non-abrasive sponges and cleaners to maintain the scratch-resistant finish
• Storage: Stack evenly to avoid scuffs during high-volume service

Compatibility

Part of the Yanco Birmingham Collection, this bowl pairs easily with matching Birmingham plates and shareable serveware for a cohesive tabletop, or mix-and-match with other Birmingham two-tone pieces to create a curated, modern look.

Ideal For:

• Restaurant and bar & grill service
• Catering, banquets, and buffet lines
• Hotels, country clubs, and event venues
• Cafeterias, schools, and institutional food service
• Outdoor dining where break-resistant melamine tableware is preferred