Jalisco Social
Materials & Care
What each collection is made from, and how to look after it.
Every piece is listed with its material on the product page. This page explains what those materials are and how to keep them in good shape. We describe materials the way our suppliers describe them to us — where we do not have a written specification for something (a certification, a temperature rating, a dishwasher rating), we leave it out rather than guess.
Stoneware & porcelain
Our platters, bowls and most of our dinnerware are stoneware or porcelain, often with a reactive or hand-painted glaze. Hand washing is recommended for all of it; avoid sudden temperature changes, such as moving a piece straight from the fridge onto a hot surface, which can crack the glaze.
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Glazed ceramic items can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. This warning is shown as a precaution on all glazed stoneware and porcelain items, in line with California law, and does not mean the item fails any particular safety standard.
Acacia wood
Boards, handled trays and wood-handled utensils are solid acacia. Colour and grain vary piece to piece — that is the wood, not a defect. Hand wash in warm soapy water and dry immediately; do not soak. An occasional light coat of mineral oil keeps the grain from drying out.
Stainless steel (18/10)
Cutlery and serving utensils are 18/10 stainless steel, some with acacia handles. Wash and dry soon after use to keep the finish bright.
Glass
Cruets, shakers and jars are glass with stainless steel fittings. Hand wash; unscrew metal pourers and lids before washing and dry them separately to avoid trapped moisture.
Melamine, bamboo & rubber-topped trays
Lightweight trays and platters are melamine, bamboo or a non-slip rubber-topped composite. Hand wash. Melamine is not for use in a microwave, oven or on a hob.
Faux leather (PU)
Menu covers and bill presenters are faux leather (PU), not genuine leather. Wipe clean with a soft damp cloth and keep away from direct heat.
What we intentionally do not say
We do not describe any product as “food-safe,” “FDA approved,” “lead-free,” “dishwasher safe” or “microwave safe” unless the supplier has given us that specification in writing for that exact item — in which case it is stated on the product page itself, not just here. The absence of a claim is not a claim of the opposite; it means we were not given the data and would rather say nothing than guess.