Butter Dish: La Rochere Bee Butter Dish, Glass

Our La Rochère Bee Butter Dish brings a touch of authentic French charm to the breakfast table.

Crafted from beautifully clear pressed glass and decorated with the iconic Napoleonic bee motif, this elegant covered dish is inspired by one of France’s oldest and most celebrated glassmakers.

Perfect for serving butter, jam, soft cheese or preserves, it transforms everyday dining into something special while keeping contents fresh and beautifully presented.

Founded in 1475, La Rochère is the oldest continuously operating glass factory in France, renowned for combining heritage craftsmanship with practical everyday design. The bee emblem featured on this dish was inspired by Napoleon Bonaparte’s symbol of authority and has become one of La Rochère’s most recognisable designs.

At Big Kitchen, we selected this butter dish because it offers something different from traditional butter dishes. Its compact size makes it ideal for individual servings of butter, jam, pâté or condiments, while the elegant bee design creates a beautiful talking point on breakfast tables, afternoon tea settings and dinner party displays.

Why You’ll Love It

• Features La Rochère’s iconic embossed bee design
• Crafted from durable French pressed glass
• Perfect for butter, jam, preserves and soft cheese
• Elegant covered design helps keep contents fresh
• Adds authentic French style to the table
• Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
• Beautiful enough for both everyday use and entertaining
• Compact size ideal for individual servings
• Made by France’s oldest glassmaker, established in 1475
• Excellent value at £15.45 from Big Kitchen

Why Big Kitchen Chose It

• Combines heritage French craftsmanship with everyday practicality
• Beautiful bee motif complements the popular La Rochère Bee collection
• Perfect for customers who appreciate elegant table presentation
• Versatile enough for butter, jams, condiments and desserts
• Represents the quality and timeless design values we look for in every product

Product Details

• Material: Pressed Glass
• Height: 6.5cm
• Diameter: 10cm
• Capacity: 70ml
• Dishwasher Safe
• Made in France
• Price at Big Kitchen: £15.45

The La Rochère Bee Butter Dish is a wonderful way to add French café style to your table. Whether used for butter at breakfast, preserves at brunch or condiments during entertaining, it delivers timeless elegance in a beautifully compact design.