Serving bowls

Serving bowls that make every meal feel special

A good serving bowl doesn’t just hold food – it sets the tone for the table. From big family feasts to cosy midweek dinners, the right shape, size, and material can make dishes look even more appetising. Our range has everything from minimalist white bowls to earthy bamboo designs, elegant clear glass styles, and tactile ceramic pieces – with even a few beautifully handmade options to give your table a unique touch.

Serving bowls for every need

Whether you want bowls for guacamole for four people, salad bowls to serve everyone from or glass serving bowls for popcorn on family movie night, find a variety of affordable options in different attractive materials.

Find small bowls in the shape of chip cartons that are great for holding dipping sauces, gravy for holiday dinners or ketchup for curly fries. Medium sized serving bowls can hold either nuts or candy for a group or be used as individual serving bowls for soups or salads. Go with bigger serving bowls for holding a sea of nachos on gameday, baked ziti on Sunday night dinner or an attractive array of fruit on your kitchen island.

Which material is right for me?

Different materials bring different benefits, both in style and practicality.

• White porcelain and stoneware – timeless, versatile, and perfect for almost any occasion. They let the food take centre stage.
• Clear glass – light and airy, great for showcasing colourful salads, layered desserts, or fresh fruit.
• Bamboo – naturally warm in tone, lightweight to carry, and perfect for alfresco dining.
• Ceramic – sturdy, weighty, and full of character, often with beautiful glazes.
• Handmade bowls – each one a little different, giving your table a story to tell.

Choosing a mix can keep your tableware feeling fresh and adaptable.

What size serving bowls should I choose?

Think about what you serve most often. Large bowls work beautifully for salads, pasta, or sharing dishes, while medium and small bowls are ideal for sides, dips, and snacks.

Consider:

• Big and deep for hearty dishes that need plenty of space.
• Wide and shallow for easy sharing at the centre of the table.
• Mini bowls for sauces, nuts, or single portions.

A well-chosen set means you’re ready for everything from a simple breakfast spread to a big Sunday roast.

How can serving bowls enhance the dining experience?

It’s all in the presentation. A crisp white bowl can make a colourful curry pop. Clear glass catches the light and shows off the textures of fresh ingredients. Bamboo adds a relaxed, natural feel, perfect for summer tables. Ceramic bowls with a hand-applied glaze can make even a simple stew feel like a special occasion. And handmade bowls bring a sense of craft and care that guests notice.

By mixing materials, sizes, and styles, you can match the mood of the meal – whether it’s casual and rustic or elegant and refined – and make every dish look like it belongs in the spotlight. 

Serving bowls in classic materials for any occasion or décor style

Match the look of any home design style for your kitchen or dining room with serving bowls made with refined natural materials.

Sure, the sleek reflective sheen of durable stainless steel bowls can complement polished wooden dining room tables traced with iron for a standout pairing in modern Nordic design. But in addition to being stunning, stainless steel serving bowls have great heat retention that’s helpful for holding party snacks like almonds toasted with sea salt and fennel or a large portion of scrambled eggs at breakfast when you have family staying over for the weekend.

Let elegant opal glass, colour glazed stoneware or feldspar porcelain serving bowls in white with decorative, frilled edges hold baba ganoush, marinated artichoke hearts or grilled asparagus at your next dinner party. 

Or perhaps go with wood serving bowls with the elegant expression of bamboo for a table setting featuring traditional Scandi décor style. Use them as salad bowls and pair them with beech wood serving spoons and forks from the IKEA cooking utensils collection. There’s even an option in wooden serving bowls where the exterior is painted soft white and the interior shines with the refined look of lacquered bamboo.

Find decorative serving bowls with lids that have the old fashioned look of timeless crystal dishes at grandma’s house. These glass serving bowls sit on a stem and are ready to add an extra touch of elegance to a dining room featuring traditional Nordic décor style.

Or use stainless steel sharing bowls in white or gold cut leaf patterns to complement other Scandi modern design elements in your kitchen or dining room. Use them to hold unshelled walnut or pears on your beech wood worktops or oak dining room table featuring iron edging.

Frequently asked questions about serving bowls

What is a serving bowl?

Any size bowl when it comes to serving various sizes portions of anything you’d like to enjoy and share. A small cereal bowl can be a sharing bowl when it’s comes to sunflower seeds or toasted almonds between friends. Larger bowls are great for sharing popcorn or nachos. Sharing bowls ranging in size to cover all your needs.

What to serve in wooden bowls?

Wood serving bowls are an attractive option for serving salads or popcorn, as well as rustic sauces like roasted corn pico de gallo or romesco sauce. Bamboo serving bowls will complement anyone’s take on modern Nordic décor style.

How to clean a wooden salad bowl?

Easy to care for bamboo serving bowls that are handwash only.