Finger Bowl

Finger bowls are small bowls typically used for rinsing and cleaning fingers during or after a meal. They are part of the tableware category in the supply group of food preparation and serving equipment. Finger bowls are usually filled with warm water and sometimes scented with lemon or rosewater. They are placed on the table alongside the dining utensils and are used by guests to cleanse their fingers between courses or after eating foods that require using hands, such as shellfish or sticky foods. Finger bowls are considered a polite and hygienic way to maintain cleanliness during a meal.