🥟 Crockery Dim Sum Dish 4.25" — Compact, Clean & Hospitality-Grade

Give every dumpling, dipping sauce, and garnish the stage it deserves with the Crockery Dim Sum Dish 4.25". Engineered for New Zealand cafés, yum cha houses, Asian eateries, caterers, food trucks, tasting rooms, and design-savvy homes, this compact crockery dish combines clean presentation with genuine service durability.

At 4.25 inches (≈ 10.8 cm), it’s the sweet spot for single portions: har gow, siu mai, gyoza, bao toppings, chilli oil, black vinegar, soy, pickles, or a petite side of edamame. The vitrified ceramic body and high-gloss glaze withstand daily service, stack tightly, and rinse spotless—perfect for fast resets from Auckland’s lunch rush to Wellington’s dinner covers and Queenstown events.

✨ Product Description: Small Plate, Big Payoff

The Crockery Dim Sum Dish 4.25" is purpose-shaped to frame small bites and condiments, keeping tables tidy and photos sharp. A shallow, gently curved basin encourages sauces to pool with a glass-like finish, while the smooth rim makes pinch-lifting easy for servers.

Hospitality-grade crockery you can trust

Fired at high temperature and fully vitrified, the ceramic is dense, chip-resistant, non-porous, and odour-neutral. The tough glaze shrugs off cutlery contact, repetitive dishwashing, and the knock-and-stack realities of busy service.

Neutral white that flatters every cuisine

The classic bright white glaze (venue-friendly and brand-agnostic) amplifies colour and texture—think translucent prawn dumplings, glossy chilli crisp, jade-green coriander, and ebony black vinegar. Clean white communicates hygiene and elevates perceived value.

Portion control without the guesswork

The 4.25" footprint is optimised for controlled single-serve portions. Operators get consistent ramekin/side sizing that helps control food cost while guests enjoy generous, tidy servings.

Stack, store, deploy

A true-to-rim profile and flat base let plates nest securely with minimal wobble. They travel safely in bus tubs and event crates, take less shelf space, and reset fast between turns.

Hygiene made simple

The gloss glaze is dishwasher-safe and compatible with standard NZ sanitisers. Smooth interiors release sticky sauces easily, so staff spend less time scrubbing and more time serving.

Sizing note: 4.25" denotes top diameter; capacity and exact dimensions may vary slightly by production run.

🔍 Key Points — Crockery Dim Sum Dish 4.25"

• Material: Vitrified ceramic (hospitality-grade crockery)
  
• Finish: Bright white, high-gloss, non-porous glaze
  
• Size: 4.25" diameter (≈ 10.8 cm) — compact single-serve
  
• Profile: Shallow basin with smooth rim; flat, stable base
  
• Durability: Chip-resistant, stain-resistant, odour-neutral
  
• Care: Dishwasher-safe; soak-and-wipe friendly
  
• Heat guidance: Suitable for hot/cold foods; warming cabinets/heat lamps typical for crockery (avoid thermal shock)
  
• Use cases: Dim sum, dipping sauces, pickles, condiments, small sides, tasting flights, mise en place, petit desserts
  

🌿 Benefits That Matter for NZ Venues & Homes

1) Presentation that sells

Clean white crockery spotlights colour and texture, lifting the perceived value of dumplings, bao accompaniments, karaage sides, sashimi garnishes, and grazing boards.

2) Real-world durability

Vitrified ceramic handles daily stacks, passes, and dish cycles better than light porcelain and feels more premium (and wind-stable) than plastics—fewer chips, fewer reorders.

3) Faster resets, tighter workflow

Smooth basins and non-porous glaze deliver quick wipe-downs and reliable dishwasher results—ideal for high-turnover service and catering runs.

4) Portion consistency = cost control

One standard small dish helps standardise ramekin portions (aioli, chilli oil, imported vinegars), reducing over-portioning and keeping GP healthy.

5) Space-efficient footprint

At 4.25", it sits neatly on entrée plates, bamboo steamers, timber boards, slate, and tray liners without crowding the hero items.

6) Brand-agnostic white

White works with every interior—Scandi, industrial, coastal, or classic hotel dining—making reorders and multi-site rollouts simple.

7) Outdoor ready

Weighted ceramic stays put on decks, courtyards, and beer gardens across Aotearoa, reducing slosh and accidental knock-offs.

8) Sustainable in practice

Longevity beats disposables. A long-life crockery piece cuts single-use ramekins and frequent replacements—better for the planet and the P&L.

🍽️ Service Ideas Across Aotearoa

• Yum cha & dumpling bars: Black vinegar, chilli crisp, pickled ginger, soy—cleanly staged beside steamers.
  
• Sushi & sashimi: Soy, ponzu, wasabi; tidy on bento sets or slate.
  
• Burger & bistro: Aioli, relish, mustard; controlled portions on trays.
  
• Seafood: Tartare, lemon mayo, capers; stable on busy passes.
  
• Charcuterie & cheese: Chutney, cornichons, olives, nuts.
  
• Breakfast cafés: Jam, butter, honey for toast flights—ditch sachets.
  
• Cellar doors: EVOO tasters, dukkah, flavoured salts.
  
• Home entertaining: Dips, nuts, antipasti, petit sweets for grazing tables.
  

🧽 Care & Cleaning Guide

1. Scrape & empty contents after service.
   
2. Pre-soak (warm water + degreasing detergent) for oily reds.
   
3. Dishwasher-safe on normal or eco cycles; rack to avoid rim knocks.
   
4. Avoid thermal shock: Don’t move straight from heat lamps/ovens to cold rinse.
   
5. Storage: Stack with interleaves/felt dots for long-term glaze protection.
   

🧠 Design Details You’ll Appreciate

• Gentle internal radius for smooth dipping and easier cleaning.
  
• Pinch-grip rim helps FOH lift from tight clusters confidently.
  
• Low-glare side walls photograph well and hide micro-marks.
  
• Label-friendly underside for discreet GF/V/Spicy codes or table numbers.
  
• True-flat base sits steady on boards and tray liners.
  

🧮 Hospitality ROI Snapshot

• Lower breakage vs lightware → fewer emergency reorders.
  
• Faster resets → fewer labour minutes per cover.
  
• Standardised portions → tighter food cost.
  
• Stack density → leaner storage and event transport.
  
• Consistent visuals → stronger brand perception & better socials.
  

💎 Why Choose the Crockery Dim Sum Dish 4.25"?

1. Crisp, brand-neutral white that elevates any plate.
   
2. Compact, practical capacity for single-serve condiments and dim sum.
   
3. Vitrified durability built for NZ hospitality conditions.
   
4. Stack-smart geometry that saves space and speeds resets.
   
5. Hygiene-first glaze for reliable dishwasher cycles.
   
6. Board-friendly footprint that plays nicely with modern plating.
   
7. Cost-smart longevity and reduced single-use waste.
   
8. Ready to scale—easy to reorder for multi-site consistency.
   

🏁 Conclusion: The Small Plate That Levels Up Your Plating

From Auckland brunch rushes to Wellington yum cha and Queenstown events, the Crockery Dim Sum Dish 4.25" keeps condiments tidy, elevates small bites, and speeds service. With a chip-resistant glaze, stack-smart profile and bright white finish, it’s the reliable little workhorse your pass, your plating and your customers will appreciate.

Clean. Durable. Service-ready.
Choose the Crockery Dim Sum Dish 4.25" and give every bite-sized hero the stage it deserves.