Why acrylic works in hospitality
- It is transparent and shows off the product, which helps it sell.
- It is impact resistant, 10 to 20 times more than glass, and weighs about half as much.
- It is smooth and easy to clean with water and neutral soap.
- It can be thermoformed into unique shapes and personalised with laser engraving or colour printing.
- It conducts light well, so a piece can be both decorative and practical.
Projects we have made for the sector
- Wafer cone dispenser in clear acrylic, 400 × 250 × 400 mm, with direct UV printing and clear polycarbonate hinges, for PAYCO.
- Bespoke sweet dispensers, in stackable modules or individual boxes, and hexagonal dispensers.
- Hoppers for nuts.
- Three-tier display for presenting and serving desserts.
- Branded coffee capsule dispenser in matt black acrylic.
- Café table protectors in foamed PVC with UV printing.
See more examples in displays and dispensers.
Other common items
- Showcases and units for patisserie and bakery.
- Ice-cream parlour displays, cone holders and flavour labels.
- Sweet jars and confectionery stands.
- Trays, plates and dividers for catering, for example a plate with separate compartments for sauces.
- Dividers between food displays and on butcher’s, greengrocer’s, delicatessen and fishmonger’s counters.
- Napkin holders and menu holders engraved with the venue’s logo.
Acrylic in contact with food: what to bear in mind
Acrylic is used to make objects in direct contact with food and to protect food displayed in public spaces. Even so, you should make sure that:
- the chosen material is food grade and complies with current legislation on plastic materials in contact with food (Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and its amendments);
- the piece is in good condition: heavily scratched or worn acrylic should no longer be in contact with food;
- the material’s temperature limits are respected.
Repeated use with knives can scratch the surface; it can be restored by polishing. For chopping boards and food-machinery parts we recommend polyethylene PE 500 or PE 1000, which is food safe and highly abrasion resistant.
Personalised with your brand
With laser engraving and direct UV printing, every piece can carry the name or logo of the venue: from the napkin holder to the display on the bar.
Have a project for your business?
Tell us what you want to display or serve and in what space. We will propose a solution and make it to measure.
For standard hospitality products with delivery, visit Crilato, our online shop (in Spanish).
