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Ceramic tableware is widely popular for its beauty and durability, especially in the home and catering industry, where ceramic plates are indispensable. But many people have a question during use: Can ceramic plates be put into the oven?
This article will comprehensively analyze this issue for you from multiple angles, such as ceramic materials, craftsmanship, safety, and usage precautions, so as to help you use ceramic tableware more safely.
Types of Ceramic Plates that Can Be Put Into the Oven
The solution: some ceramic plates are oven safe, but on the basis that they are heat-resistant and to be fired at high temperatures.
Not all ceramic plates are oven-safe. The two categories of ceramics below can usually be used safely in the oven:
- High-temperature fired ceramics (Stoneware or Porcelain)
Such ceramic is fired at high temperature over 1200℃, has a dense structure, good heat resistance, and can be used in most household ovens. - Marked Oven Safe
If on the bottom or packaging of the ceramic plate, there is “oven safe” or “oven-suitable” inscription, then it means that the product was specially designed for oven use.
What Ceramic Plates Are Not Oven-safe?
Be sure to notice the following items of ceramic tableware before using them and being unable to put them into the oven:
- Plates with incomplete or cracked glaze: easy to burst after heating;
- Ceramics with hand-painted and gold-rimmed decorations: may contain metal materials and are not resistant to high temperatures;
- Ceramics fired at low temperatures (such as some artistic ceramics): do not have baking heat resistance;
- Ordinary ceramic plates without oven safe markings: Do not use rashly.
What Should Be Paid Attention to Before Putting Ceramic Plates Into the Oven?
Even for oven-safe ceramic plates, you should pay attention to the method of use to extend the service life and avoid accidental damage:
- Avoid drastic changes in temperature
Refrigerated ceramic plates are prone to bursting when placed directly in a high-temperature oven. It is recommended to restore to room temperature first. - Do not dry-bake
Empty plates placed in the oven are prone to cracking due to concentrated heat. It is recommended to put food or liquid in the plate. - Avoid direct baking with open flames or heating with electric ceramic stoves
Ceramics are suitable for “enclosed” heating, not suitable for direct burning with open flames or stoves. - Comply with the upper temperature limit
Even for high-temperature ceramics, the operating temperature should not exceed 230°C. Please refer to the product manual for details.
How to Determine Whether the Ceramic Tray at Home Can Be Put Into the Oven?
The following methods are for reference:
- Check the bottom label or seal: if there is a mark such as “oven safe” or “microwave and oven safe”;
- Consult the manufacturer or brand website: Most regular brands will indicate the product’s heat resistance range on the official website;
- Ask about the purchase channel: Especially when customizing ceramics or purchasing in bulk, you should ask for relevant technical information;
- Accumulation of actual use experience: If you have successfully baked a certain ceramic tray many times, it means that it has basic heat resistance, but it is still recommended to avoid high temperature and sudden changes.
Advantages of Ceramic Plates In the Oven
Compared with glass and metal materials, ceramic tableware has the following advantages when baking:
- Uniform heating: ceramics conduct heat slowly but evenly, which helps to bake dishes with consistent color;
- Good insulation effect: ceramics can effectively maintain the temperature of food, and it is not easy to cool down quickly after being taken out of the oven;
- More beautiful appearance: from the oven to the table, there is no need to change utensils, and it is more elegant to serve directly on the table;
- Easy to clean: the glaze is smooth, not easy to stick to food residues, and easy to clean.
Choose Reliable Ceramic Tableware for Brands and Commercial Scenarios
If you are a hotel, chain restaurant brand, or lifestyle brand, when choosing ceramic plates, in addition to paying attention to the design style, you should give priority to its heat resistance, practical functions, and batch stability. Especially in the oven use scenario, a ceramic plate that is both beautiful and can withstand high temperatures can directly improve the efficiency of serving meals and brand image.
Many commercial customers choose oven-safe ceramic plates for the following applications:
- When restaurants launch hot dishes such as baked rice and gratin, they use baking trays/deep dishes to serve directly from the oven;
- Hotel buffet restaurants use ceramic containers with insulation ovens to keep dishes warm;
- Baking brands launch gift box products, using oven-safe ceramic baking trays as containers, which have the dual value of tableware and gifts;
- Home retail brands create oven-safe kitchen ceramic sets to attract end users with their functions.
To achieve these applications, the key is to choose a manufacturer that can provide heat-resistant ceramics, support customized specifications, and have the ability to supply large quantities and stably.
About Yongjian
Yongjian is a Chinese manufacturer specializing in fine ceramic tableware, providing wholesale supply and flexible customization services, covering multiple series such as dinner plates, bowls, cups, and saucers, and supporting customized development of high-temperature porcelain and high-heat-resistant ceramics. We provide OEM/ODM services for global hotels, restaurant chains, and home brands. Our products meet international food safety standards, and some series are designed for oven use.
At Yongjian, we focus not only on design and aesthetics, but also on the practicality and functional safety of ceramics. If you are looking for oven-safe ceramic tableware solutions, please contact us to start your exclusive customization journey.
For more product details or to request samples, please visit our official website or contact us.
