Porcelain spice dishes are one of the small but noticeable elements of table service—they give the table a finished and sophisticated look. Salt and pepper shakers made of high-quality porcelain are suitable for both fine dining and premium casual dining settings. BHS offers porcelain spice dishes to HoReCa businesses across Europe.
Types of porcelain spice dishes
Classic salt and pepper set—two matching dishes with different hole sizes (salt—larger holes, pepper—smaller). Available as individual dishes with lids or open-design models. Open salt dishes—a small porcelain bowl for serving sea salt or large-grain salt with small metal or plastic spoons. Herb dishes—porcelain dishes for dry herbs or chilli flakes on the table. Condiment set—a salt, pepper, sugar and spice serving block with 3–5 matching porcelain dishes. Individual porcelain dishes—single-portion spice serving directly next to the food—mini bowls or side-serving elements. BHS helps you choose the right set.
Design options and styles
Classic white porcelain—clean, versatile and always in style. Suits any interior style, from modern to traditional. Easy to keep looking clean. Decorated porcelain—with engraved motifs, hand-painted designs or gold trim. Suitable for premium restaurants with a clear interior concept. Coloured porcelain—blue, green, red or other colours that complement or contrast with the dishes and table setting. Popular in modern or themed restaurants. Minimalist matte porcelain—matte surface in Scandinavian or Japanese aesthetic. Available in black, grey or cream. BHS helps you choose a design to match your interior style.
Hygiene and HACCP
Regular cleaning of porcelain spice dishes is a hygiene standard—spice dust and hand grease build up on the outside of salt or pepper shakers and their lids. Clean with a damp cloth or in a dishwasher (check the manufacturer’s instructions) after each change. Refill salt dishes with a dry, clean spoon. Replace damaged porcelain dishes with cracks—cracks are a place for bacteria to collect and a risk of chipping. In the HACCP context, spice dish maintenance is included in the daily cleaning checklist. BHS helps you choose durable porcelain dishes.
HoReCa usage scenarios
In a fine dining restaurant, porcelain salt dishes with a metal spoon and a pepper grinder form a classic fine dining table-setting element—elegant, functional and indicating a high service standard. In an Italian restaurant, a porcelain dish on the table serves sea salt, chilli flakes and herb mixes, allowing guests to adjust the flavour themselves. In hotel breakfasts, a porcelain mini dish with ground and whole pepper at each place is a premium element that guests appreciate.
Frequently asked questions
Can porcelain dishes be washed in a dishwasher? Most high-quality porcelain dishes are dishwasher-safe. However, gold or painted decoration may wear out with intensive dishwasher use—it is best to check the manufacturer’s specifications. BHS helps you choose durable dishes.
How many spice dishes are needed per table? Standard placement: 1 salt + 1 pepper shaker for a 2–4 person table. For larger tables—2 sets at both ends. In high-class restaurants, each place has an individual mini dish.
Why choose BHS?
BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.
Delivery
We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.
