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Soy Dishes | Whiteware Sauce Dishes | 100mm | Olympia CB494

SKU: CB494
£28.45 / exc vat
£34.14/ inc vat
  • Lifetime Edge-Chip Warranty
  • Fully Vitrified Porcelain
  • Hardwearing Rolled Edges
  • Dishwasher Safe

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Product Overview

Introducing a true kitchen essential, the Olympia CB494 whiteware soy dish. If you're tired of mismatched, chipped, or flimsy sauce bowls bringing down your table presentation, this is the solution you've been looking for. It’s a classic, 100mm porcelain dish designed not just to look good, but to withstand the relentless pace of a professional British kitchen, from a bustling Japanese restaurant to a cosy local café.

Crafted for caterers who value reliability, these dishes are made from fully vitrified porcelain, making them tough enough to handle anything you throw at them. They’re perfect for serving everything from soy sauce and  dips to olives and  individual butter portions. The clean, white design provides a brilliant blank canvas, letting your vibrant sauces and  condiments do all the talking, ensuring your food is always the star of the show.

With a lifetime edge-chip warranty and  the ability to be stacked, frozen, microwaved, and  thrown in the dishwasher, this isn't just a dish – it's a dependable partner for your service. This commercial small sauce bowl is built to perform, day in and  day out, making it one of the smartest, most practical investments you can make for your front-of-house operation.

Key Features and  Benefits

  • Lifetime Edge-Chip Warranty: Gives you total peace of mind against accidental knocks.
  • Fully Vitrified Porcelain: Makes it incredibly tough and  resistant to heat shock.
  • Hardwearing Rolled Edges: Cleverly designed to resist chipping at the most common point.
  • Dishwasher Safe: Saves your team heaps of time on washing up.
  • Oven, Microwave & Freezer Safe: Offers brilliant versatility from food prep to table service.
  • Stackable Design: Keeps your storage areas neat, tidy, and  space-efficient.
  • Classic Glazed Finish: Provides a smart, professional look that’s wonderfully easy to clean.
  • Meets BS4034 Standard: Officially certified as tough enough for demanding commercial use.

Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Olympia
  • SKU: CB494
  • Material: Fully Vitrified Porcelain
  • Colour: White
  • Dimensions: 100(Ø)mm | 4(Ø)"
  • Box Quantity: 12
  • Weight: 1.32kg
  • Standard: Meets BS4034 Vitrified Hotelware Standard
  • Warranty: Lifetime Edge-Chip Warranty

Expert Review and  Insights

It’s often the small details that elevate a dining experience, and  this little dish from Olympia gets it spot on. It has a reassuring sturdiness without being clunky, and  the bright white finish makes colours pop. For any establishment that needs reliable, no-fuss tableware that consistently looks the part, this is a benchmark product.

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  • Pro: The vitrified body is exceptionally durable and  resists stains and  odours brilliantly.
  • Con: Its classic design is highly versatile but might feel too simple for avant-garde concepts.

Case Study: Real Business, Real Results

The 'Kyoto Garden' restaurant in York needed to upgrade its tableware. Their existing mix of sauce dishes were constantly chipping, creating a poor impression and  driving up replacement costs.

"We were buying new sauce dishes every other month, it felt like a false economy. Since switching to the Olympia CB494 dishes six months ago, we haven't had to replace a single one. They look fantastic and  our washing up team finds them much easier to handle. A brilliant bit of kit."

Robert Miller – Restaurant Manager

The switch completely eliminated their budget for replacement dipping dishes and  significantly improved the consistency of their table settings.

Installation and  Maintenance Guide

Setting It Up

  • Upon delivery, carefully unpack and  inspect each dish for any damage that may have occurred in transit.
  • Always run the dishes through a full wash cycle in your commercial dishwasher before their first use.
  • Designate a specific, easily accessible shelf for storage to minimise handling and  potential knocks.

Keeping It Going

  • Wash promptly after service to prevent sauces or food from drying on the glazed surface.
  • Stack them carefully, ensuring the reinforced rolled edges align to distribute weight evenly and  prevent chipping.
  • Although covered by a chip warranty, try to avoid dropping them from height onto hard surfaces like tile floors.
  • The non-porous surface cleans beautifully, but avoid using abrasive scourers to maintain the pristine glaze.

Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Tableware

Not sure which dishes are right for your service? Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Material Matters

Porcelain is a timeless classic known for its durability and  clean look, making it a safe bet for most establishments. Stoneware or earthenware can offer a more rustic, earthy feel if that suits your brand.

Consider Durability

In a commercial kitchen, things get dropped. Look for key terms like 'fully vitrified' and  'rolled edges'. An edge-chip warranty is the ultimate sign that a manufacturer stands by their product's toughness.

Stackability is Key

Space is always at a premium. Before you buy, check that the items stack neatly and  securely. A wobbly tower of plates or bowls is an accident waiting to happen and  a waste of valuable shelf space.

Think About Versatility

Can it do more than one job? Tableware that is oven, microwave, and  freezer safe offers far better value for money, as it can be used for prep, cooking, and  service, streamlining your whole operation.

Match Your Menu

Ensure the size and  shape of your crockery complement your food. A tiny, elegant Olympia soy sauce dish is perfect for dips, but you'll need larger bowls for sides. Plan your whole range together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are these dishes a pure, bright white?

A: Yes, they are a classic whiteware finish. This provides a clean, neutral backdrop that makes the colour of your food and  sauces stand out.

Q: What does the 'Lifetime Edge-Chip Warranty' cover?

A: It covers chipping on the rolled edge of the dish during normal food service use, which is a testament to its exceptional durability.

Q: Can they handle going straight from the fridge to the microwave?

A: Absolutely. Being fully vitrified gives them excellent thermal shock resistance, so they are designed to handle rapid temperature changes safely.

Q: Will strong flavours or colours like soy sauce or beetroot stain them?

A: No, the glazed, non-porous vitrified porcelain is highly resistant to staining and  doesn't absorb odours or flavours.

Q: How many dishes are included in one purchase?

A: This product is sold as a pack of 12 dishes, making it convenient and  cost-effective to stock up your restaurant.

Q: What is the BS4034 standard?

A: It is a British Hotelware Standard that certifies crockery for low water absorption, chip resistance, and  durability, ensuring it's fit for professional catering.

Q: How deep are these dishes?

A: They are relatively shallow, designed specifically as a restaurant porcelain dipping dish for sauces, condiments, and  small accompaniments rather than liquids like soup.

Q: Is the bottom of the dish glazed?

A: The foot of the dish is typically unglazed. This is a standard practice that prevents it from sticking during the firing process and  helps with stable, non-slip stacking.

What Customers Are Saying

"Brilliant little bowls. Tough as old boots and  they look really smart on the table. A must-have for any restaurant."

Mark L. – Pub & Grill, Manchester

"We use these for everything from dips to butter portions. They go through our commercial dishwasher constantly and  still look brand new."

Chloe T. – Café Owner, Brighton

"Very good quality for the price. A bit plain, but that's what we wanted. They stack really well which is a huge space-saver for us."

Sunil K. – Indian Restaurant, Birmingham

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The Olympia Promise: Consistency on Every Table

Choosing Olympia isn't just about buying a piece of equipment; it's about investing in operational peace of mind. For decades, Olympia has been the workhorse brand in UK hospitality, known for creating products that solve real-world kitchen problems. An item like the Olympia CB494 dipping dish exemplifies this philosophy. It's not flashy, but its value is revealed over years of service. It's the absence of stress – no more apologising for a chipped plate, no more budget headaches from constant replacements, and  no more inconsistent presentation. Using uniform, durable tableware subtly communicates professionalism and  attention to detail to your customers, building trust in your brand from the moment they sit down. This is the long-term value of choosing a product built specifically for the rigours of your industry.

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Why 'Fully Vitrified' Porcelain Is Your Best Bet

Ever wondered what 'fully vitrified' actually means? Think of standard porcelain like a very dense sponge. It can still absorb tiny amounts of water, flavours, or colours over time. Vitrification is a process where the porcelain is fired at an incredibly high temperature until it essentially melts and  fuses together, turning that 'sponge' into a solid, glass-like material. This is what makes the Olympia CB494 whiteware soy dish so special. Because it's non-porous, it won't harbour bacteria or old flavours, and  it won't stain. More importantly, this process gives it immense strength and  'thermal shock' resistance, meaning it can go from a hot dishwasher to a cold prep area without cracking. The BS4034 standard is the official catering industry seal of approval for this level of toughness.

Who Should Buy This?

  • Asian Restaurants

    An absolute essential for beautifully presenting soy sauce, wasabi, or dipping sauces for tempura and  gyoza.

  • Tapas Bars & Bistros

    Perfect for serving individual portions of aioli, flavoured oils, olives, or other small nibbles alongside main dishes.

  • Hotel Buffets & B&Bs

    Offers a smart, uniform solution for single servings of jams, marmalades, condiments, or butter portions.

  • Fish & Chip Shops

    A great way to serve mushy peas, curry sauce, or tartare sauce on the side in a clean, professional manner.

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