Quick answer
Choose Pro Shop 12.5" Serving Bowls for large shared sides or family-style service, and Pro Shop 8.5" Square Sided Salad Plates for individual portions or composed salads. The trade-off is capacity versus plate presentation.
Size and capacity differences
The 12.5" Serving Bowl holds up to 100 fl oz and weighs about 4.5 lbs, making it ideal for large quantities of pasta, salad greens, or stew. The 8.5" Square Sided Salad Plate is smaller at 1.5 lbs and is meant for individual servings, not bulk. If you need to serve a family-style dish, the bowl is the obvious pick; for plated salads, the plate works better.
The plate's square shape gives a modern look and distinct rim for composed dishes, while the bowl's round form is more traditional and practical for liquids or tossed items.
Order minimums and lead times
Both Pro Shop items require a minimum order of 24 pieces, increasing in lots of 6. They are often made or glazed to order, so lead times can vary. Email [email protected] for current timing. This is important if you need a complete tabletop set quickly.
Custom back-stamping is available for both, which is useful for branding or identifying your service pieces. Plan ahead if you want this option.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Capacity: Serving Bowl holds 100 fl oz vs Salad Plate holds a single portion. Choose bowl for large groups, plate for individual courses.
- Shape and presentation: Square plate offers modern plating for composed salads; round bowl is classic and better for tossing or liquids.
- Weight and handling: Plate is 1.5 lbs and easy to carry; bowl is 4.5 lbs and may require two hands when full.
- Order flexibility: Both require 24-piece minimums. The bowl's larger size may mean higher total order weight and cost. Plan your order quantity and lead time well in advance.
Product facts
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Pro Shop 8.5" Square Sided Salad Plates: 8.5" W x 1" H, weighs about 1.5 lbs; order minimum 24 pieces, increase in lots of 6. This plate is lightweight and compact, making it easy to handle and stack for individual service, but requires bulk ordering.
Pro Shop 8.5" Square Sided Salad Plates
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Pro Shop 12.5" Serving Bowls: 12.5" W x 3" H, weighs about 4.5 lbs; holds up to 100 fl oz; order minimum 24 pieces, increase in lots of 6. The bowl's large capacity and heavy weight suit family-style service, but it takes up more storage space and is heavier to carry.
Pro Shop 12.5" Serving Bowls
Which one fits your service?
Best for
- Large shared sides, family-style salads, or stews: Pro Shop 12.5" Serving Bowls
- Individual plated salads or composed appetizers: Pro Shop 8.5" Square Sided Salad Plates
Not for
- Small individual portions or desserts (use smaller bowls or plates)
- Deep soups or liquids without a wide rim (bowl is deep enough, but plate has no rim for liquids)
