Catering Ramekins

Catering Ramekins for Sauces, Sides and Desserts

Catering ramekins do a lot of small jobs. Sauces, dips, baked starters, and individual desserts. They need to handle heat, clean quickly and stack without chipping. Everything here is chosen with that in mind.

You will find porcelain, stoneware and glazed options in different sizes. Some suit hot oven work.

To see every tableware category together, including cutlery and serveware, visit the main tableware collection.

Others are better for cold prep or table service. The right choice depends on what you put in them and how often you use them.

Sizes and Uses

There are small ramekins for sauces and condiments. Medium sizes for sides, baked eggs or small gratins.

Larger ones for individual desserts or starters. Capacity matters more than diameter here, so it is worth checking the millilitres or ounces listed.

Most of these ramekins are oven-safe. Many are microwave and dishwasher safe too.

Glazes are hard-wearing, so they resist staining from sauces and repeated washing. If you run a busy service, this makes a real difference after a few months.

Some venues stick to plain white so they can use one size for everything. Others use darker or rustic finishes to match a specific menu section. Either way works if you can replace stock easily.

A Note from a Chef

“We use one size ramekin for three dishes. Saves space on the shelf and in the dishwasher racks. As long as the glaze holds up and they stack cleanly, that is enough for us.”

Related Crockery Categories

• Bowls →
  Useful for larger sides, soups and mains when ramekins are too small.
• Plates →
  For serving the main element with ramekins on the side.
• Cups and Mugs →
  Often used alongside ramekins at breakfast or dessert service.
• Tableware Accessories →
  Smaller pieces like butter dishes and pinch pots that work with ramekins on sharing boards.
• Boards →
  Boards and platters where ramekins often sit for sharing dishes and grazing menus.

Articles That Can Help You Decide

• Restaurant Tableware Guide →
  Gives a clear view of how ramekins fit into the wider tableware plan for a venue.
• Avoiding Tableware Mistakes →
  Talks about small things that go wrong in real service, like awkward stack heights or hard to clean finishes.
• Matching Tableware to Your Venue →
  Useful if you are trying to match ramekins, plates and boards to one style or concept.

Looking Beyond Ramekins

If you are building out a full crockery range, including plates, bowls and cups, you can go back to the catering crockery collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are these ramekins oven safe?
A: Most are. Each product lists its heat rating. If you plan to bake in them, check that detail first.

Q: Do they stain from sauces or desserts?
A: The glazes are designed to resist staining under regular use. Very strong colours may mark over time, but this is reduced with proper soaking and washing.

Q: Can I buy mixed sizes?
A: Yes. You can buy different sizes as singles or in packs, so you are not tied to one format.

Q: Are they stackable?
A: Yes. These ranges are made to stack in a commercial kitchen or back bar. Some shapes stack tighter than others.

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