Au Gratin Dishes for Hotels & Restaurants
For many guests, the best part of a Au gratin is the edge, where the cheese has gone golden and crisp against the dish. That edge only happens in the right dish: shallow enough for the top to brown, wide enough for plenty of crust, and good-looking enough to go straight from the pass to the table.
Makrey has supplied ceramic tableware to Indian hotels and restaurants since 1981. This collection has eight ceramic gratin dishes in oval, fluted, rectangular and boat shapes, from 220ml to 700ml, in golden yellow, honey, palam green, terracotta and a white finish.
Ceramic Au Gratin Dishes by Shape
Oval Deep Au Gratin Dish
The oval deep dish holds 700ml and measures 8.5" x 5.75". It comes in golden yellow, palam green and a white finish, and suits a full main-course gratin, baked pasta or a vegetable bake for one or two guests.
Fluted Oval and Rectangular Au Gratin Dishes
The fluted oval gratin dish comes in 350ml and 450ml, and the fluted rectangular dish in 250ml and 500ml, both in golden yellow. The fluted rim gives the dish a classic look at the table, and the rectangular shape fits neatly on a long plate or a buffet line.
Au Gratin Boats and Small Oval Dishes
The boat-shaped dish comes in 220ml and 350ml in terracotta, and in 220ml in golden yellow. The small oval dish holds 250ml in a honey finish. These sizes suit side dishes, starters and tasting menus, where one guest gets a small, hot portion.
Choosing the Right Au Gratin Dish
Pick the size by the portion and the shape by the menu:
- 220ml to 250ml: side dishes, baked starters and small portions on a tasting menu.
- 350ml to 500ml: a single main-course gratin, baked pasta or mac and cheese.
- 700ml: sharing portions, a large vegetable bake or a hearty main.
A shallow, wide gratin dish gives more surface for the crust, while a deeper dish suits creamy bakes with more sauce. For dips and small sides on the same table, see our dip bowls and ramekins, and for single servings of Indian dishes, our portion dishes.
Au Gratin Menu Ideas for Hotels and Restaurants
- Continental classics: potato gratin, cauliflower cheese, vegetable au gratin and baked lasagne.
- Indian fusion: paneer and spinach gratin, baked tandoori chicken in white sauce, and baked corn and peas.
- Breakfast and brunch: baked eggs with cheese and herbs, served in a small oval dish.
- Desserts: crème brûlée, bread and butter pudding or a baked fruit crumble in a 250ml dish.
Golden yellow and honey glazes make cheese and cream look warmer, while palam green and terracotta give a rustic look for vegetable bakes.
Using a Ceramic Baking Dish in Service
Bring the dish to the table on an underplate with a napkin, so guests know it is hot and the table stays protected. Serve each portion in its own dish rather than spooning it onto a plate, so the crust arrives whole. Let dishes cool before washing, as a sudden change from hot to cold water can crack ceramic.
If you plan to use these dishes as a ceramic baking dish in an oven, salamander or microwave, ask our team which pieces suit that use before you order.
Ceramic Au Gratin Dish India: Bulk Orders for Hotels
Hotels and restaurants usually order these dishes in two or three sizes for the same menu, plus spares for breakage. Tell us your covers and the dishes you serve, and our team will quote the right sizes and finishes, with GST billing and delivery across India. For the rest of the table, browse our tableware and crockery range.
Au Gratin Dish FAQs
What is an au gratin dish?
An au gratin dish is a shallow dish used to serve baked food with a browned top of cheese or breadcrumbs, such as potato gratin or baked pasta.
What is the difference between a gratin dish and a baking dish?
A gratin dish is usually shallower and wider, so more of the top browns. A general baking dish is often deeper and used for larger bakes.
What sizes of au gratin dishes are available?
Our ceramic au gratin dishes range from 220ml to 700ml, in oval, fluted, rectangular and boat shapes.
Can I buy a ceramic oval au gratin dish online in India?
Yes. You can order the oval deep, fluted oval and small oval dishes on this page. For hotel quantities, add them to your quote list and our team will share pricing.
Are you an au gratin dish manufacturer in India?
Makrey has supplied ceramic tableware to hotels and restaurants across India since 1981. For custom sizes or bulk production, ask our team.