Sambonet ice cream cups: stainless steel, silver plate and PVD Gold
Sambonet ice cream cups are made to serve ice cream as a proper dessert course rather than an improvised scoop in a side bowl. The range includes sets of two cups in stainless steel or PVD Gold from the Madame capsule, the double-walled bowl for serving at the table, and the silver-plated Contour ice cream cup for a more classic finish.
The shape of a stemmed ice cream cup
The stemmed cup is the recognisable format for ice cream served at the table: it lifts the portion, separates it from the surface and keeps it readable even when fruit, sauce or biscuits are added. The stainless steel and PVD Gold versions have a pared-back line and a polished surface, while the Contour cup follows the fluid shape and soft profile of its cutlery line.
Materials and finishes: stainless steel, PVD Gold or silver plate
Stainless steel is hygienic, resistant and durable, suited to frequent professional use and to dishwasher cleaning. The PVD Gold finish starts from the same steel base and adds a warm colour for a gold-toned table setting. The Contour ice cream cup is made of nickel silver and brass, silver-plated through an electroplating and polishing cycle carried out by specialists, which increases durability and resistance to oxidation and produces a lasting mirror effect. Silver naturally darkens in contact with air and with certain foods: avoid abrasive pads and restore the shine with a dedicated cleaner diluted in warm water.
How to serve them: single portions, table service and gifting
The set of two cups covers the most common moment, dessert for two at the end of a meal, while the single silver-plated cup is the one to add when you are laying the table for more guests or want a finish other than steel. The double-walled bowl comes in when the ice cream reaches the table whole and is portioned on the spot: the air gap delays melting, and the same bowl also works as an ice bucket or for other foods that need to stay cold. The Madame cup set and serving bowl come in a Sambonet gift box, ready for birthdays, weddings or special dinners.
