Yanco BM-608CL Birmingham Melamine 8-3/4" x 5" x 1-1/4" Rarebit Dish 10 Oz.

Yanco BM-608CL Birmingham Melamine Rarebit Dish (10 oz) brings a durable, restaurant-ready upgrade to your dinnerware and tableware lineup. This two-tone melamine rarebit dish measures 8 3/4" W x 5" D x 1 1/4" H and is built for high-turn food service, from plated appetizers to side dishes and desserts. With its break-resistant, scratch-resistant construction and distinctive Birmingham styling, it delivers an upscale look with the everyday dependability operators want for commercial dinnerware.

Durable Melamine Construction

Made from commercial melamine, this dish is lightweight compared with china or porcelain while staying tough in busy dining rooms, catering lines, and back-of-house handling. The material is break-resistant to help reduce replacement costs and scratch resistant to maintain presentation through repeated service.

• Material: Melamine (Birmingham series)
• Durability: Break-resistant and scratch resistant for frequent food service use
• Temperature use: Designed for serving; not recommended for microwave, oven, or direct-heat cooking
• Dishwasher safe: Yes (ideal for fast turnover in commercial dishrooms)

Design & Appearance

The Birmingham collection’s clay and black two-tone palette adds contrast that frames food beautifully—great for modern restaurants, bistros, and catered events. A subtle brushed-texture look gives the piece a handcrafted, artisan feel, while the shallow profile supports clean, composed plating.

• Color: Clay and Black (two-tone)
• Texture: Brushed-texture appearance (Birmingham styling)
• Finish: Smooth, easy-clean melamine surface
• Profile: Shallow rarebit dish shape with an easy-to-carry form for service

Practical Dimensions & Capacity

• Overall size: 8 3/4" W x 5" D
• Height: 1 1/4"
• Capacity: 10 oz
• Item type: Rarebit dish

Usage & Applications

Portioned at 10 oz, this rarebit dish is a versatile workhorse for both front-of-house presentation and buffet service. Use it for hot-held items (served, not cooked in the dish), chilled apps, and plated sides where a distinct silhouette helps your menu stand out.

• Appetizers like baked-style dips (served from the kitchen), spinach artichoke dip, or warm queso
• Side dishes such as mac and cheese, roasted vegetables, potatoes, or rice
• Desserts like cobbler-style presentations (served), bread pudding, or ice cream builds
• Buffet and catering lines where break-resistant melamine reduces downtime and replacements
• Indoor dining, patios, and outdoor events where lightweight, durable melamine dinnerware is preferred

The shape stores efficiently with similar pieces; for best results in high-volume operations, stack evenly and avoid overloading racks during transport.

Case Pack (Bulk / Wholesale)

• Pack size: 48 pieces per case
• Case weight: Varies by distributor and shipping method (confirm for freight planning)

Brand & Collection

Brand: Yanco
Collection / Series: Birmingham
Model: BM-608CL

Care Instructions

• Dishwasher safe: Yes; place securely in racks to prevent movement and scuffing
• Microwave/oven use: Not recommended for reheating or cooking
• Cleaning tips: Use non-abrasive pads and cleaners to help preserve the surface and color contrast
• Service-life tip: Avoid cutting with serrated knives directly on the melamine to minimize wear

Collection Compatibility

Pair this piece with other Yanco Birmingham melamine dinnerware—matching plates, bowls, and serving pieces in the same clay-and-black look—for a cohesive, mix-and-match tabletop that works for restaurant dinnerware programs, catering sets, and bulk dinnerware needs.