DPS Tableware

What DPS Tableware does

DPS Tableware Limited is a UK-based B2B importer and distributor of professional tableware, glassware, cutlery, barware, bakeware, buffet/display, and back-of-house foodservice solutions, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Stone, Staffordshire. The company operates from a 50,000 sq. ft. site combining warehouse, distribution, and a physical showroom, and sells to catering and hospitality buyers across the UK plus 18+ international markets. Its assortment spans 3,500+ SKUs organised under 25+ curated brands, with proprietary lines such as Academy, Connoisseur, Enigma, and Elevate, and distributed lines including Porcelite (plus Seasons by Porcelite), Costaverde, Rustico, Rustico Premium, Roots, and Modest stoneware, Stölzle Lausitz, Ocean Glass, Borgonovo and Paradox glassware, Artame, Celar and Tramontina cookware, and APS, Smart Rack and Evolve back-of-house solutions.

The business model is multi-channel B2B distribution: account-based e-commerce at dpstableware.co.uk with publicly listed trade pricing, in-person evaluation at the Stone showroom supplemented by the DPS 360 VR Showroom Tour (launched 2025), and direct export services to 18+ countries. Customer segments include catering & hospitality operators, hotels and accommodation providers, fine dining and banqueting venues, casual dining and quick-service operators, and bars and nightlife establishments. Revenue mechanics rest on unit- and pack-based pricing across 3,500+ SKUs at trade price points, with value-added selling tools including a Tableware Visualiser and Glass Rack Calculator.

DPS does not develop proprietary technology platforms; its differentiation rests on curation of international brands, scale of inventory holding, three quality accreditations, export reach to 18+ countries, and digital/visual tools that support remote and in-person product evaluation. The company is privately held (Company Number 04169373) with no disclosed external funding, M&A activity, or institutional ownership.

Name

DPS Tableware

Legal name

DPS Tableware Limited

Website

https://dpstableware.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DPS Tableware is a UK-based B2B importer and distributor of professional tableware, glassware, cutlery, and foodservice supplies. Founded in 2001, it serves hospitality buyers across the UK and 18+ countries from a Stone, Staffordshire facility through 25+ curated brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stone

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tableware and Foodservice Product Sales: DPS Tableware generates revenue through the sale of professional tableware, glassware, cutlery, barware, bakeware, and back-of-house essentials to the catering and hospitality industry. Products are sold in pack sizes with individual pricing displayed on their B2B e-commerce platform. The company stocks over 3,500 products across multiple brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DPS Tableware specialises in the importation and distribution of professional tableware, glassware, cutlery, cookware, bakeware, buffet and displayware, barware, and back-of-house essentials to the UK catering and hospitality industry. The company curates over 25 international brands and 3,500+ products, supplying registered business customers through its B2B e-commerce platform, physical showroom, and international distribution to 18+ countries. It also offers bespoke tableware, gold banding, mix-and-match collections, and supporting tools such as a Tableware Visualiser, Glass Rack Calculator, and VR Showroom Tour.

Product overview

DPS Tableware is a UK-based importer and distributor of tableware and food service solutions for the catering and hospitality industry. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Stone, Staffordshire, the company operates from a 50,000 sq. ft. warehouse and serves customers across the UK and 18 countries worldwide. The product portfolio is organized as a multi-brand distribution platform featuring over 25 distinct brands across tableware, glassware, cutlery, barware, bakeware, and back-of-house equipment. Core brands include Academy Fine China, Academy Fusion (digitally printed designs), Porcelite Professional Vitrified Porcelain, Rustico Premium Stoneware, Roots Stoneware, and Stolzle Lausitz crystalline glassware. Additional offerings include cookware brands (Artame stainless steel, Celar aluminium), APS buffet and display solutions, Smart Rack warewashing products, Evolve colored beverage service, and Tramontina cast iron. The company also provides supporting tools including a Tableware Visualiser, Glass Rack Calculator, and VR Showroom Tour for customer inspiration and convenience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Academy: Lightweight but strong Fine China collection for inspirational presentation in banqueting and fine dining service.
• ID Academy
• Academy Fusion
• Modest Tableware
• Artame
• Ocean Glass
• APS
• Porcelite
• Aura by Porcelite
• Paradox
• Borgonovo
• Rustico Premium Stoneware
• Celar
• Rustico Stoneware
• Connoisseur
• Roots Stoneware
• Costaverde
• Seasons by Porcelite
• Elevate
• Simply Tableware
• Enigma
• Smart Rack
• Evolve
• Stölzle Lausitz
• Tramontina

Products and services

• Academy Fine China collection with high alumina content for added strength, warm white refined shapes and signature pieces designed for banqueting and fine dining service. Targeted at hotels, fine dining restaurants, and banqueting venues.
• Academy Fusion Digitally printed tableware collection with 18 patterns featuring vibrant designs, high gloss finishes and semi-matte textures, including two reactive glaze designs for rustic appearances. Targeted at contemporary hospitality venues.
• ID Academy Embossed collection with five distinct designs (Prism, Quartz, Organic, Contour, Orbit) featuring subtle digitally printed textures for fine dining and banqueting establishments.
• Modest Tableware Clean-lined, hand-painted tableware in four contemporary colours (Black, Navy, Brown, Maroon, Green) for everyday dining in hospitality venues.
• Artame Professional 18/10 stainless steel cookware with satin interior and exterior finishes, suitable for all heat sources, including stock pots, casseroles, and saucepans. Manufactured in Europe for professional kitchens.
• Ocean Glass Professional glassware crafted from high quality soda-lime glass including contemporary stemware, tumblers, cocktail collections, and specialty glasses, all dishwasher safe. Targeted at foodservice operators.
• APS Innovative buffet service and tabletop presentation solutions including displayware, melamine, baskets, and kitchen tools for hospitality venues.
• Porcelite Professional Vitrified Porcelain with six collections including Standard, Prestige, Oven to Tableware, Bakeware, Rustic Brown, and Cast Iron Effect. Known for quality, durability and value in demanding catering environments.
• Aura by Porcelite Reactive glaze collection with two designs (Glacier and Flare) featuring ice blues and bold tones for casual dining styles.
• Paradox Cost-effective crystalline glassware range with three distinct slender, durable forms for banquet and volume service environments.
• Borgonovo Italian-crafted soda-lime glassware with European flair including tumblers, stemware, specialty pieces, shot glasses, hot beverage glassware, and ice cream glassware for versatile catering use.
• Rustico Premium Stoneware Elegant and durable Vitrified Stoneware featuring reactive glazes with four designs (Dusk, Fauna, Ivory, Nude). Each piece has a unique individual finish created through an eco-optimised single firing process. Includes mix-and-match capability.
• Celar Professional aluminium cookware with non-stick granite interior and satin exterior finishes for busy professional kitchens.
• Rustico Stoneware 12 versatile stoneware ranges with unique reactive glaze finishes (Oyster, Pistachio, Fawn, Ironstone, Selene, Vintage, Natura, Aztec, Oxide, Carbon, Lava, Azul, Flame) for rustic charm in hospitality presentations.
• Connoisseur Fine Bone China collection with refined, lightweight shapes and elegant contouring for sophisticated fine dining experiences.
• Roots Stoneware Modern stoneware combining design diversity with innovative digital techniques. Five patterns (Coastal, Olive, Cameo, Rune, Kasbah) with mix-and-match capability for professional hospitality.
• Costaverde Contemporary European-styled Professional Porcelain collections including Scandinavian-inspired tableware, Nordic themes, and sharing experiences for modern hospitality venues.
• Elevate Fine China collection encompassing key shapes and capacities for the latest food trends. Warm white colour with lifetime edge chip warranty on selected items for modern food service.
• Simply Tableware Cost-effective Vitrified Tableware offering versatile solutions across menu styles with outstanding quality and value for hotels and hospitality operators.
• Enigma Fine China Tableware with three stunning designs featuring high-shine and semi-matte glazes. Lightweight fine profiles with undulating shapes for contemporary casual dining.
• Smart Rack Warewashing solutions including glass racks, base racks, extenders, cup racks, pegged racks, and dollies for washing, transporting, and storing glassware in busy catering environments.
• Evolve Colored beverage service range with ten vibrant contemporary colours (Berry, Teal, Nero, Pine, Dune, Pebble, Powder, Blanco, Limon, Sky) for cafés and hospitality venues.
• Stölzle Lausitz Lead-free crystalline glassware combining clarity, quality and value including gracefully slender stemware and robust tumblers for all grades of hospitality outlets.
• Tramontina Professional series combining high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship including cast iron cook and displayware, Polywood steak knives, natural wood boards, and pizza utensils for hospitality environments.
• Seasons by Porcelite Hand-decorated Vitrified Porcelain with individual speckling effect and rustic band. Five contemporary colours (Storm, Sea Spray, Oatmeal, Stone, Graphite) for hospitality venues.
• Barware Range Professional Barware product category launched in 2025 featuring cocktail tools, accessories, and back-of-house essentials for bars, pubs, nightclubs, cocktail lounges, and hospitality venues.
• Bespoke Tableware Service Custom Bespoke Tableware service offered alongside Gold Banding customisation, allowing hospitality buyers to personalise ranges for unique dining concepts and signature pieces.
• Gold Banding Customisation Gold Banding customisation service applied to tableware ranges, enabling premium presentation and signature finishes for hotels, fine dining venues, and banqueting operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 quality accreditations demonstrating commitment to standards and reliability
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TramontinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDPS Tableware has partnered with Tramontina to offer their professional series of products including the specialized Steak and Pizza series, Polywood and Natural wood steak knives, pizza utensils, and cast iron cookware. DPS serves as the exclusive or primary UK distributor for Tramontina's professional hospitality range.
• Ocean GlasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDPS Tableware distributes Ocean Glass products, a professional glassware brand crafted from high quality soda-lime glass. The partnership includes stemware, tumblers, cocktail collections, and specialty glassware for foodservice operators.
• PorcelitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDPS Tableware distributes the Porcelite brand of Professional Vitrified Porcelain, which includes Standard, Prestige, Oven to Tableware, Bakeware, Rustic Brown, and Cast Iron Effect collections designed for demanding catering environments.
• Stölzle LausitzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDPS Tableware distributes Stölzle Lausitz collections of lead-free, crystalline glassware. The partnership includes stemware, tumblers, and cocktail collections offering clarity, quality and value for all grades of hospitality outlets.
• ArtamecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDPS Tableware distributes Artame cookware, manufactured in Europe using premium 18/10 stainless steel. The partnership provides professional kitchen solutions including stock pots, casseroles, and saucepans with satin finishes suitable for all heat sources.
• Smart RackcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDPS Tableware distributes Smart Rack warewashing solutions including glass racks, base racks, extenders, and dollies for busy catering environments. The partnership includes complementary tools like the Glass Rack Calculator.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nisbets: The UK's largest direct-to-customer catering equipment and supplies distributor serving the same hospitality and catering base as DPS with overlapping product categories including tableware and glassware.
• Steelite International: UK-based manufacturer and global distributor of professional tableware for the hospitality industry, with overlapping product lines including vitrified porcelain and stoneware sold through foodservice channels.
• Churchill China: Long-established UK professional tableware manufacturer serving hotels, restaurants, and catering operations with vitrified and fine china products that compete for the same end customers as DPS.
• Utopia Tableware: UK-headquartered supplier of glassware, tableware, and barware to the hospitality industry, operating a similar multi-category distribution model for hotels, restaurants, and bars.
• Lockhart Catering Equipment: UK-based foodservice supply distributor providing tableware, glassware, and kitchen solutions to catering and hospitality businesses under a comparable multi-brand channel model.
• Stephensons Catering Equipment: UK independent catering equipment and supply distributor serving hospitality operators with tabletop, glassware, and back-of-house essentials — closely overlapping with DPS's customer segments.
• Genware: UK supplier of catering tableware, glassware, barware, and kitchen supplies, with a comparable B2B distribution model targeting restaurants, hotels, and catering establishments.

Broad incumbents

• Bunzl: Global foodservice and hospitality distribution giant with broad product portfolio including tableware; significantly larger and broader than DPS but operating in the same B2B foodservice supply market.
• Carlisle Foodservice Products: Large-scale US manufacturer and distributor of tabletop and foodservice products with broad portfolio overlap in professional tableware and warewashing solutions for hospitality end users.
• Pasabahce: Major global professional glassware and tableware manufacturer whose products compete in the same hospitality foodservice category that DPS specializes in distributing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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