Collection Overview
The Tuxton Kona Collection is a TuxTrendz line featuring square and rectangular plates with a distinctive lava glaze and wood grain embossing — the perfect canvas for charcuterie, sushi, tapas, and appetizers. Paired with the sculptured Tiki Mug collection — available in four reactive glaze colors and customizable with embossed logos — Kona brings bold, dramatic tablescapes to any foodservice venue.
Target Segment
- Sushi and Asian-inspired restaurants — the lava glaze and rectangular plates are a natural fit
- Cocktail bars and hotel bars — Tiki Mugs with logo embossing for craft beverage programs
- Casual and fast-casual concepts — square plates for shared plates and appetizer programs
- Ramen and noodle shops — the 46oz Ramen Bowl is purpose-built for the format
- Resort and poolside F&B — Tiki aesthetic translates well to tropical and resort environments
Sales Tactics & Tips
- Lead with the Tiki Mug story — "put your logo on it" is an easy conversation. Operators love branded items and the incremental cost is minimal.
- Show the plates with food on them — the dark, textured surface makes food colors pop. Bring photos of sushi, charcuterie, or desserts plated on Kona.
- Ramen Bowl upsell — any ramen or noodle concept should see the GZL-050. At 46oz it's perfectly sized and the lava glaze gives a dramatic presentation.
- Tiki cocktail upsell — suggest the Cocktail Tumbler (from the Cocktail & Bar line) alongside Tiki Mugs for a full reactive glaze bar program.
- Social media angle — guests photograph Tiki Mugs. Use this angle with operators who care about UGC (user-generated content) and social presence.
Unique Selling Points
- Visual drama — the lava glaze and wood grain embossing make Kona plates stand out on social media and in the dining room; food photography pops against the dark, textured background
- Tiki Mugs drive cocktail revenue — a signature Tiki Mug with an embossed logo creates a collectible, shareable moment that guests photograph and share — free marketing
- Versatility — the square/rectangle shapes work for everything from sushi to charcuterie to dessert plating; not a niche item
- Logo embossing = brand equity — operators can put their mark on the mug at no significant incremental cost, turning a tableware piece into a brand touchpoint
- Ramen Bowl — the 46oz Ramen Bowl (GZL-050) in lava glaze is a strong standalone sell for ramen and noodle concepts
Key Features
- Lava glaze with wood grain embossing — Kona plates have a dark, textured surface that reads as artisan and sophisticated
- Square and rectangular shapes — ideal presentation canvases for plated courses, sharing boards, and composed dishes
- Tiki Mugs [16oz] — sculptured form in four reactive glaze colors: Glacier (GL), Lava (LV), Peacock (PK), Pine (PN)
- Logo customization — Tiki Mugs can be embossed with operator logos for branded beverage programs
- Lifetime edge chip limited warranty
- Dishwasher safe
Certifications & Compliance
- Lifetime edge chip limited warranty
- Dishwasher safe (commercial gauge)
- TuxTrendz reactive glaze line
- Logo embossing available on Tiki Mugs
