Serving Dishes & Ramekins
Serving dishes and ramekins are small-to-medium oven-to-table dishes used for individual bakes, soufflés, crème brûlée, dips and side portions across restaurants, pubs, hotels and care homes. The key buying consideration is oven safety alongside dishwasher and microwave safety, since many ramekins go from oven to table directly, plus capacity typically ranging from 6-25cl. “Ramekins” and “serving dishes” are the plain buyer terms.
Key specifications
Serving dishes and ramekins are small-to-medium oven-to-table pieces, from 5-10cl individual ramekins up to larger gratin and pie dishes. Vitrified porcelain and stoneware are the mainstays because they take direct oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher use, letting kitchens bake crème brûlée, soufflés, dips and side portions and serve in the same dish. Round, oval and fluted shapes each suit different presentations, and a rolled rim helps with handling hot from the oven. Stackable ramekin ranges save prep-side storage in restaurants, pubs, hotels and care-home kitchens.
Serving Dishes & Ramekins — FAQs
Are ramekins oven safe as well as dishwasher safe?
Most commercial porcelain and stoneware ramekins are rated oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe, making them suitable for baking individual dishes like crème brûlée or soufflé directly before serving.
What size ramekin suits a side dish versus a dessert?
Small ramekins of 6-8cl suit sauces and condiments, while 15-25cl ramekins are the standard size for individual baked desserts, dips or side vegetable portions.