Dip Bowls, Katoris & Ramekins
Call it a katori in a North Indian kitchen, a vati in a Gujarati home or a ramekin in a five-star restaurant. It is the same small bowl, and it does the same job: it gives the chutney, the raita or the ketchup its own place on the plate, so nothing runs into the food beside it.
Makrey has supplied serveware to Indian hotels and restaurants since 1981. This collection has 22 dip bowls and katoris, from 40ml to 180ml, in ceramic, copper and hammered stainless steel, with more than a dozen finishes to match your crockery.
Ceramic Dip Bowls and Ceramic Ramekins
Ceramic dip bowls come in the same glazes as our plates and portion dishes, so they match the rest of the table.
Ceramic Katory Bowls
- Katory 3.25" (150ml): in blue, honey and black matt. The largest ceramic katori, for raita, dal on a thali or a generous sauce.
- Painter plate katory 3.5" (120ml): in golden yellow, blue and honey, with a wide, flat rim.
- Katory 2" high (90ml) and 1.5" high (60ml): each in black matt, cream matt dotted, Lw, golden yellow, blue and honey.
Small Sauce Bowls (40ml to 50ml)
For small sauce bowls on a starter plate, choose the bullet katory (2.5", 50ml) in seven finishes from palam green to copper antique, the bend katory (2.75", 50ml) in blue and black matt, or the collar katory (2.75", 40ml) in blue, diamond red, brown, silver antique and Lw. They sit easily on a quarter plate and suit mint chutney, chilli sauce or a single portion of butter.
Square Ramekins and Terracotta Ramekins
The square katory is 2.25" across and holds 40ml, in palam green, blue and black matt. These square ramekins sit neatly in a row on a sharing board. For an earthy look, the kujjia holds 90ml and comes in terracotta, cream matt painted, cream matt dotted, Lw and honey. The terracotta ramekins suit Indian and rustic menus, and work well as a ceramic chutney bowl beside a kebab or chaat.
Copper Dip Bowls and Mini Frypans
Copper brings colour to the table and suits Indian fine dining and banquet menus. On a copper thali, these katoris work as condiment bowls for pickle, chutney and raita.
- Copper/SS katory: 2.5" (90ml), 3.25" (180ml), a curved katory in 100ml and 150ml, a shallow 3" (70ml) and a Jigar katory 3.25" (130ml).
- Copper mini frypans: square 3" (120ml), oval 70ml and 100ml, round 50ml and 100ml, and an oval enamel version (100ml).
The mini frypans are a playful way to serve sauces with fries, tikkas or sliders.
Stainless Steel Dip Bowls
Hammered steel suits busy cafés, bars and QSR outlets, where bowls go through many washes a day. The SS cone katory comes in 80ml, 110ml and 150ml, and the 110ml size also comes with an underliner. The SS mini bucket (120ml) and mini saucepan (100ml) work as a fun dipping pot for fries, nachos and chicken wings.
Dip Bowls for Restaurants: What to Serve in Each Size
- 40ml to 50ml: chutney, ketchup, chilli sauce and butter.
- 60ml to 100ml: mayonnaise, salsa, hummus and raita for one guest.
- 120ml to 180ml: sharing dips, dal or curd on a thali, and small sides.
As condiment bowls for restaurants, a simple start is two or three sizes in one finish. For smaller items at the table, see our condiment sets and pickle sets. For larger single portions of dal and sabzi, see our portion dishes.
Looking for a chip and dip set? Our serving baskets include a wrought iron chip and dip basket with two dip bowls.
Katori for Hotels: Matching Bowls to Your Crockery
A katori for hotels should match the plates it sits on. Most ceramic katoris here come in the same glazes as our crockery ranges, such as cream matt dotted, black matt, honey and golden yellow, so the bowl and plate look like one set. For copper or steel thalis, choose the copper/SS katory or the SS cone katory. Browse our full tableware and crockery range to match finishes.
Caring for Dip Bowls
Rinse each bowl soon after service, as turmeric, tamarind and tomato can stain if they dry inside. Wash ceramic and steel bowls with mild soap. Wash copper bowls by hand, dry them straight away and polish with a copper cleaner when they dull.
Bulk Ramekins for Hotels and Restaurants
Small bowls are easy to chip or misplace on a busy floor, so it helps to keep spares from the same batch. If you are looking for bulk ramekins suppliers for hotels, tell us your covers, menu and finishes, and our team will quote the right sizes, with GST billing and delivery across India.
Dip Bowl and Ramekin FAQs
What is the difference between ramekins and dip bowls?
In restaurant service, both words are used for small bowls that hold sauces and dips, and buyers search for them as ramekins bowls, dip bowls or katoris. A classic ramekin is also used for baking, so if you need oven use, ask our team which pieces suit it.
What size ramekin bowls do I need for sauces?
40ml to 60ml is enough for one guest's sauce or chutney. Choose 90ml to 150ml for sharing dips or raita.
Are you ramekin bowls suppliers in India for hotel chains?
Yes. We supply hotels, restaurants and caterers in bulk, with GST billing and delivery across the country.
Do you have dipping bowls small enough for one guest?
Yes. The square katory and collar katory hold 40ml, and the bullet and bend katories hold 50ml, enough for one guest's sauce.
Do you have ramekins for restaurants in matching colours?
Yes. Most of our ceramic ramekins for restaurants come in several glazes, so you can match them to your plates.