Baking Dishes
Baking dishes can be incorporated into almost any concept, from those designed to serve classic baked desserts to sizzling platters used to bring fajitas to the table. Oven-to-table cookware is a popular choice to deliver freshly baked sides and entrees, with cast iron and cast iron lookalikes working particularly well in farm-to-table concepts.
Rarebit & Gratin Dishes
Browse our selection of gratin dishes here. These elegant platters function as baking and serving pieces and come in a wide array of sizes and styles.
Sizzling Platters & Fajita Skillets
Browse our selection of sizzler platters and fajita skillets here. We'll help you choose the best option to ensure your guests have a great experience.
Creme Brulee & Souffle Dishes
Creme brulee dishes make it simple to cook and serve an assortment of delectable desserts. Browse ceramic, porcelain, china, and melamine options.
Trivets & Underliners
Browse our selection of skillet underliners here. We'll help you sort through the different materials to find the best option for your commercial kitchen.
Casserole Dishes
Casserole dishes range in capacity from a few ounces to more than a quart and can be made with a decorative or minimal look for both cooking and serving food.
Ramekins
Browse KaTom's selection of ramekins here. We'll help you sort through all the styles and materials available to find the best fit for your establishment.
Fry Pan Servers
Browse KaTom's selection of fry pan servers here. We'll help you sort through every choice to find the best bake-and-serve pieces for your establishment.
Mini Cast Iron Presentation Cookware
Browse our selection of mini cast iron skillets and more here. You'll find skillets, pans, and pots to cook small meals in traditional cast iron style.
French Onion Soup Bowls & Crocks
French onion soup bowls hold individual portions of piping hot soup topped with crispy toast and melty cheese. Keep your venue stocked with oven-safe crocks.
Escargot Dish
Browse KaTom's selection of escargot dishes here. Complete your display with an elegant plate chosen from a variety of styles, colors, and materials.
Dutch Ovens
A Dutch oven is great for making stews, roasts, and casseroles. You can even bake in them. Choose between classic cast iron and colorful enameled cast iron.
Pizza Baking Stone
Commercial pizza stones add flexibility to ovens, producing perfectly browned pizzas and baked goods. Compare ceramic and cordierite styles to fit any budget.
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Common Questions About Baking Dishes
What are rarebit and au gratin dishes?
Though rarebit and au gratin ovenware are named after specific dishes – rarebit dishes originated with the Welsh rarebit dish, while au gratin dishes are most commonly used to make potatoes au gratin – they are perfect for making lasagna, casseroles, and other baked pastas. Designed with presentation in mind, this oven-to-table cookware includes models that are 8 ounces or smaller and can be used to serve individual portions. Larger dishes are capable of baking more than 30 ounces of product at once. They come in round and oval styles and are often made of aluminum, stainless steel, ceramic, or porcelain.
What is the appeal of sizzling platters and fajita skillets?
The main purpose of a sizzling platter is to serve food to customers when it's fresh off the grill and still crackling hot. Because of this, you should consider how well the product cooks in the dish and how attractive it will look when served. These baking dishes engage multiple senses and amplify the sound of food placed inside, so guests can hear the sizzle of the dish as it is served.
To avoid damaging tables, you will need something to place underneath the platter or skillet. Wood underliners act as attractive trivets for these serving dishes and are often designed for compatibility with a certain skillet. They may have natural finishes or a colorful finish to add a pop of red, blue, or green to your tabletop. These underliners come in many shapes and sizes, so check the product description of your skillet to find the exact dimensions and shape you will need.
What types of ramekins do I need?
Classic round ramekins with the capacity to hold a few ounces can serve small portions of sides, as well as sauces and dressings. Large ramekin-style dishes, also known as soufflé dishes, are made to withstand high heat without breaking, so they are microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe. These baking dishes are typically used for single-serve portions of desserts or sides, such as crème brûleé, pies, baked dips, and other specialty dishes. Some can hold as many as 20 ounces, making them considerably larger than ramekins. This type of bakeware is sold in a variety of colors, materials, and styles, so you can find one that works best for your tabletop.
What other types of ovenware are available?
Some specialty menu items require specific baking dishes designed to ensure the dish is baked properly. These include French onion soup, which is finished with a baked layer of cheese on top, and escargot, which should be made in a dish with individual wells to contain each snail. Bakeware designed to bake and serve French onion soup may have a thick handle on one side, providing a convenient place for cooks and servers to carry the hot dish. These are usually meant to make one serving at a time – around 8 ounces of soup. Miniature cocottes, which look like small Dutch ovens and are often brightly colored, are an easy way to increase the visual appeal of side dishes, simmered entrees, roasted vegetables, and more.
