Robert Welch Designs We’Ve Been Considering the Diner for Over 60 Years, Perfecting That first Point of Contact Between Diner and Food
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The comfort and feel of cutlery is a major part of the dining experience. At Robert Welch Designs we’ve been considering the diner for over 60 years, perfecting that first point of contact between diner and food. We create beautiful products that let customers focus on what matters most – enjoying the best culinary experience at your restaurant. 02 03 An exquisitely crafted knife cuts effortlessly through a succulent steak. 04 05 A perfectly weighted fork twirls spaghetti with ease. 06 07 An elegant spoon fits perfectly in hand as dessert is savoured. 08 09 Contents Our Cutlery Collections To The Table 12 68 Gourmet Dining 69 Baguette Vintage 16 Afternoon Tea 70 * Bergen 18 Buffet and Serving 71 Cheese and Fruit Platter Robert Welch Designs’ spoons and forks are made using the highest quality 18/10 stainless steel. Bourton 20 Specially hardened stainless steel provides our knife blades with the finest cutting edge. Hidcote 22 72 The Individual Touch 24 74 Raising the Bar Three distinct categories exist within the Robert Welch Designs Cutlery Collection. Kingham Malvern 26 76 Time for Tea * Quinton 28 78 Keep it Flowing Trattoria 30 80 At your Service 82 Flavour with Flair Arden 32 84 Table Accents Bud 34 Deta 36 88 Chefs’ Arena Honeybourne 38 90 Technical Specification Iona 40 91 Manufacturing Process Norton 42 92 Chef’s Knives Collection 3.5 Collection 5.0 Master Collection Palm 44 93 Santoku Knives All patterns are made from All ranges feature For customers who want Radford 46 94 Prep Knives 3.5mm stainless steel, a exceptional balance something special: Our RW2 50 95 Steak and Pizza Knives slightly thinner gauge that and comfort and are a highest levels of design and 96 Carving Knives and Forks gives this collection a lighter heavier gauge – a quality manufacture expertise, to * Skye 52 97 feel in the hand. experience for the diner. provide a real statement Stanton 54 Sharpening and Honing on the table. Westbury 56 98 Knife Storage 99 Awards Ashbury 58 100 * Contour Noir 60 History * Radford Air 62 104 Our Unique Services 105 Contact At Robert Welch Designs we are proud of our design and production standards, which enables us to offer Vista 64 a Lifetime Guarantee against manufacturing defects on our stainless steel cutlery Young Diners 66 and a 25 year guarantee on our mixed materials cutlery. *5 NEW CUTLERY PATTERNS AVAILABLE FOR 2020. 10 1111 Robert Welch To The Table To The Table Comfort and use are at the heart of the design process at Robert Welch Designs, when creating pieces or patterns to complement any table setting. Each piece of cutlery is rigorously tested – the weight, shape, style and finish all combining to enhance the overall dining experience. Each range has its own look and feel and finding the most suitable design requires as much consideration as the menus themselves. Just as each piece possesses a timeless appeal, care has been taken to create strong and durable products that can withstand the rigours of a busy hospitality environment. 12 13 Robert Welch To The Table Our Cutlery Finishes Satin Robert Welch Designs cutlery comes in a range of finishes, from highly polished to semi-matte. Each giving the final touch that brings the design to life. There are four distinct finishes within our collection, including our bespoke silver-plating service. Vintage Bright Finish Satin Vintage Silver-Plated The stainless steel is Brushed stainless A distinct, semi-matte effect A finish that can be applied mirror polished, bringing steel creates a soft, produced by tumbling the to any range. The colour and a smooth, bright finish to contemporary look and cutlery. A look with its own high shine of silver-plated the cutlery and a sparkle a warmer more relaxed vintage personality, where every cutlery bestows a timeless to the dining experience. feel for the table. piece exhibits subtle differences. elegance to any table. Bright Finish Silver-plating is a bespoke service. For more details see page 104. Silver-Plated On certain ranges we can also incorporate contrasting bright knife blades. 14 15 Robert Welch To The Table Baguette Vintage Baguette Vintage Full Vintage or Bright Finish 18/10 stainless steel 3.5mm COLLECTION The Baguette style of cutlery is perhaps one of the most familiar in fine dining settings. A classic shape with heritage connotations, it has a good weight: traditionally the sign of quality that lends itself well to this collection. Its tumbled finish (VN) gives a unique visual lustre. Baguette is also available in bright finish (BR). As with other collections, comfort in the hand is a Robert Welch signature. The thickness of the handle gently tapers towards the tip, keeping the weight centrally balanced. 7 piece place setting Table Knife Table Fork Soup Spoon Side Knife Side Fork Dessert Spoon English Tea Spoon 243mm 206mm 201mm 225mm 185mm 185mm 137mm BAGVN1001L-VN (vintage) BAGVN1002L (vintage) BAGVN1003L (vintage) BAGVN1004L-VN (vintage) BAGVN1005L (vintage) BAGVN1006L (vintage) BAGVN1007L (vintage) BAGBR1001L (bright) BAGBR1002L (bright) BAGBR1003L (bright) BAGBR1004L (bright) BAGBR1005L (bright) BAGBR1006L (bright) BAGBR1007L (bright) Individual items available Butter Knife Coffee Spoon Fish Knife Round Bowl Long Handled Pastry Fork 160mm 105mm 222mm Soup Spoon Spoon 160mm BAGVN1030L-VN (vintage) BAGVN1008L (vintage) BAGVN1020L (vintage) 181mm 200mm BAGVN1034L (vintage) BAGBR1030L (bright) BAGBR1008L (bright) BAGBR1020L (bright) BAGVN1028L (vintage) BAGVN1025L (vintage) BAGBR1034L (bright) BAGBR1028L (bright) BAGBR1025L (bright) Cake/Pie Server Serving Fork Serving Spoon Steak Knife US Tea Spoon 253mm 235mm 235mm 247mm 158mm BAGVN1055L (vintage) BAGVN1053L (vintage) BAGVN1050L (vintage) BAGVN1012L-VN (vintage) BAGVN1017L (vintage) BAGBR1055L (bright) BAGBR1053L (bright) BAGBR1050L (bright) BAGBR1012L (bright) BAGBR1017L (bright) Sample service available see page 104 16 17 Robert Welch To The Table Bergen Bergen Satin Finish 18/10 stainless steel A legacy statement of Scandinavian modernism, reflecting the importance of Robert Welch’s roots in design; love of clean lines, simple forms and elegance. The full satin finish gives this design a soft patina and a subtle differentiation. 7 piece place setting Table Knife Table Fork Soup Spoon Side Knife Side Fork Dessert Spoon English Tea Spoon 232mm 199mm 199mm 208mm 179mm 179mm 131mm BERSA1001L-SA BERSA1002L BERSA1003L BERSA1004L-SA BERSA1005L BERSA1006L BERSA1007L Individual items available Butter Knife Coffee Spoon Steak Knife US Tea Spoon 160mm 106mm 237mm 160mm BERSA1030L-SA BERSA1008L BERSA1012L-SA BERSA1017L Sample service available see page 104 18 19 Robert Welch To The Table Bourton Bourton Bright Finish 18/10 stainless steel The rounded styling and secure fit in the hand make for optimum comfort in this range. This 3.5mm cutlery pattern features smaller and lighter handles which present an elliptical indent at the base of each head, drawing the eye to the uniformity of the design. 7 piece place setting Table Knife Table Fork Soup Spoon Side Knife Side Fork Dessert Spoon English Tea Spoon 236mm 203mm 198mm 214mm 183mm 181mm 130mm BORBR1001L BORBR1002L BORBR1003L BORBR1004L BORBR1005L BORBR1006L BORBR1007L Individual items available Butter Knife Coffee Spoon Long Handled Serving Fork 147mm 104mm Spoon 230mm BORBR1030L BORBR1008L 204mm BORBR1053L BORBR1025L Serving Spoon Steak Knife US Tea Spoon* 230mm 240mm 161mm BORBR1050L BORBR1012L BORBR1017L Sample service available see page 104 *Special order only 20 21 Robert Welch To The Table Hidcote Hidcote Bright Finish 18/10 stainless steel A slender pattern, which is slim and elegant. Curves into the hand and kicks away at the palm. The collection has a weightless, quality feel, making for a more refined and considered dining experience. The gentle curves and tapering of each piece give a comfortable and tactile grip. 7 piece place setting Table Knife Table Fork Soup Spoon Side Knife Side Fork Dessert Spoon English Tea Spoon 234mm 202mm 202mm 210mm 181mm 181mm 133mm HIDBR1001L HIDBR1002L HIDBR1003L HIDBR1004L HIDBR1005L HIDBR1006L HIDBR1007L Individual items available Butter Knife Coffee Spoon Long Handled Serving Fork 160mm 105mm Spoon 230mm HIDBR1030L HIDBR1008L 200mm HIDBR1053L HIDBR1025L Serving Spoon Steak Knife US Tea Spoon* 230mm 234mm 160mm HIDBR1050L HIDBR1012L HIDBR1017L Sample service available see page 104 *Special order only 22 23 Robert Welch ToTo The Table Kingham Kingham Bright Finish 18/10 stainless steel The generous head size of the fork makes for a relaxed and comfortable dining style. A modern incarnation of a traditional design with smoothed, rounded contours and contemporary looks with classic touches. 7 piece place setting Table Knife Table Fork Soup Spoon Side Knife Side Fork Dessert Spoon English Tea Spoon 240mm 202mm 202mm 215mm 182mm 182mm 133mm KIGBR1001L KIGBR1002L KIGBR1003L KIGBR1004L KIGBR1005L KIGBR1006L KIGBR1007L Individual items available Butter Knife Cake/Pie Server* Coffee Spoon Long Handled Sauce Ladle* Serving Fork Serving Spoon 160mm 253mm 105mm Spoon 166mm 230mm 230mm KIGBR1030L KIGBR1055L KIGBR1008L 200mm KIGBR1056L KIGBR1053L KIGBR1050L KIGBR1025L Slotted Serving Soup Ladle* Steak Knife US Tea Spoon Spoon* 320mm 240mm 160mm 230mm KIGBR1059L KIGBR1012L KIGBR1017L KIGBR1051L Sample service available see page 104 *Special order only 24 25 Robert Welch To The Table Malvern Malvern Bright Finish 18/10 stainless steel Inspired by nature, the Malvern collection reflects the rolling hills of the English countryside, with gentle contours that flare to a slightly