Dipping & Sauce Bowls
Dipping and sauce bowls are small catering bowls, typically 5-10cl, used for condiments, sauces, oils and dips across pubs, takeaways and restaurants serving sharing plates or Asian-inspired menus. The key buying consideration is a stable, non-tip base and stackability for high-volume prep, since these are often the highest-turnover item on a table setting. Buyers search for “sauce dishes,” “dipping bowls” and “ramekins” interchangeably.
Key specifications
Dipping and sauce bowls are the smallest crockery on a table setting, usually 5-10cl, used for condiments, oils, dips and individual sauce portions. Melamine, porcelain and toughened glass all feature — melamine for high-volume, drop-resistant service, porcelain for a refined table, and stainless or glass ramekin styles for versatility. A stable, non-tip base and a stackable shape are the practical priorities, since these are among the highest-turnover items in pubs, restaurants and takeaways running sharing plates or Asian-inspired menus. Being small and easily mislaid, they’re usually specified in quantity and for full dishwasher resistance.
Dipping & Sauce Bowls — FAQs
What size bowl for dips and sauces?
Most dipping bowls hold 5-8cl, enough for a portion of soy sauce, mayo or chutney without excess wastage — larger 10cl+ options suit curry sauces or gravy.
Are small sauce bowls dishwasher safe for high-turnover kitchens?
Yes, vitrified porcelain and stoneware dipping bowls are built for repeated daily dishwasher cycling and are the standard choice for takeaways and high-volume pub kitchens.