Bulk Ramekins

Ramekins: What You Need to Know

Ramekin cups are a great way to add new elements of flavor without overwhelming the existing dish. Keeping side dishes separate ensures that the flavors of each dish are experienced individually, without one bleeding over into the other. Chefs can experiment with new sides and flavors without impinging on their tried-and-true recipes with small, separate cups. These cups improve the serving process as well, as they provide chefs with a simple vessel in which to serve side dishes that contributes to attractive plating without stacking, arranging, or otherwise decorating the dish. Whether you need individual sauce cups or larger baking bowls for side dishes and accents, we'll help you find the right ones.

Common Questions About Ramekins

Which establishments can make use of ramekin dishes?

These serving vessels are most useful in sit-down dining establishments, especially those concerned with the aesthetics of plating or establishments that serve significant side dishes. For example, a typical burger joint would only need condiment servers rather than ramekin bowls made for baking. Small baking cups are great for serving side dishes and condiments of all sorts, and our varied selection ensures operators can find vessels that complement their existing servingware to provide elegant and interesting aesthetic effects.

Small containers such as these add versatility to the kitchen. Their size enables operators to control portions without needing measuring devices and use them as cooking vessels for individual sides. The variety of sizes, shapes, and colors we carry ensures that every operator who needs small serving or cooking dishes can find a set that matches the existing feel.

Can I cook in ramekin bowls?

Operators will need to consult the product specification page of each individual unit to determine whether or not that product will be suitable for cooking. Items will be listed as microwave safe or oven safe to a certain temperature – consider the baking temperature of dishes you plan to offer or may offer in the future and ensure that your ramekins will be able to handle that heat without degrading. Using cups or bowls that are not designated as oven safe would endanger the safety of the food in addition to potentially damaging the vessel itself, as dyes or vessel particles could leech into the food before serving.

Can I wash ramekin cups in a dishwasher?

Some of our ramekin dishes are dishwasher safe, while others are not. Consult the individual product page to determine if the model you're considering will fit into your current dishwashing regimen – the primary determining factor being the material of the dish. Durable materials that can withstand high-heat dishwashing will naturally be more expensive, but this cost might be offset by the labor saved in handwashing. Consider your existing dishwashing process along with the requirements of any new additions to estimate how much time might be required to keep your dishes sanitary.

Which material should I purchase?

We offer a wide array of materials, including plastic, aluminum, stainless steel, glass, ceramic, and porcelain. Vessels intended to cook the food that they are serving are made of sturdy materials, while others are built with aesthetics in mind, adding to table attractiveness instead. Materials differ in their heat resistance and overall durability, as well as their decorative properties. Consider which material will fit your needs, such as oven- or dishwasher-safe options, and then choose which models will look best with your existing dinnerware.