18/10 & 18/0 Stainless Flatware
Precision-balanced stainless steel cutlery engineered for the full spectrum of airline cabin classes, from economy rotable sets to first-class mirror-polished service.
AMKO's stainless flatware programme covers both 18/10 and 18/0 alloy grades, giving procurement teams a single source for every cabin tier. The 18/10 grade — 18% chromium, 10% nickel — delivers the higher corrosion resistance, deeper lustre and greater ductility demanded by business and first-class table settings where repeated galley-wash cycles and passenger-visible aesthetics both matter. The 18/0 grade, with no nickel addition, provides comparable hardness at lower cost-per-piece, making it the practical choice for high-volume economy rotable programmes and for disposal after single-sector use where weight and unit economics dominate. Both grades are available in heavy-gauge and light-gauge specifications to balance in-hand feel against aircraft payload. Custom serving pieces — scoops, tongs, ladles, cake servers — are manufactured to match the primary flatware pattern, enabling caterers to maintain a unified table narrative from appetiser to dessert without sourcing from a secondary supplier. The entire range is sized and weighted to sit correctly on ATLAS-format meal trays, which are the global de-facto standard. For GCC full-service carriers operating long-haul routes where premium cabin experience is a key differentiator, the 18/10 mirror-polished line provides the jewellery-grade finish that positions stainless cutlery as a tactile brand expression rather than merely a utility item.
Technical specifications.
| Alloy grades available | 18/10 and 18/0 stainless steel |
| Chromium content | 18 % |
| Nickel content (18/10) | 10 % |
| Weight options | Heavy-gauge and light-gauge |
| Format options | Conventional rotable and disposable |
| Custom pieces | Scoops, tongs, ladles, serving pieces |
| Finish options | Mirror polish, satin |
| Food safety compliance | FDA 21 CFR, EU EC 1935/2004 |
Use cases.
- ›Business and first-class table settings requiring mirror-polished, corrosion-resistant cutlery that withstands frequent galley-wash cycles
- ›Economy-class high-volume rotable programmes where 18/0 unit economics and durability are the governing criteria
- ›Single-sector or short-haul services using disposable-format flatware to reduce turnaround and washing cost
- ›Catering operations requiring matched custom serving pieces — tongs, ladles, scoops — to maintain a unified cabin table narrative
- ›Airline rebrands or cabin-product refreshes requiring fully bespoke pattern design with logo embossing on handles
Replacements & compatible alternatives.
Comparable In-Flight Catering Equipment from other suppliers. Cross-shop on specs — confirm exact fit and compatibility with the supplier before specifying.
