Churchill Alchemy Jardin Fine China Bowls 240mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Alchemy Jardin bowl is a 240mm fine china bowl supplied in packs of twelve, designed for professional table service. The range is distinguished by an embossed border detail...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Bowls
- Diameter
- 240
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Product Description
The Churchill Alchemy Jardin bowl is a 240mm fine china bowl supplied in packs of twelve, designed for professional table service. The range is distinguished by an embossed border detail that draws on classical architectural forms — a considered design that sits comfortably in formal dining, hotel restaurants, and quality brasseries without appearing overstated.
In day-to-day service, Jardin performs as you would expect from a well-specified fine china range. The high alumina content of the body gives the ware genuine durability under the pressures of continuous commercial use — heavy stackng, repeated dishwasher cycles, and the inevitable contact with cutlery. The glaze is formulated to resist erosion from commercial dishwashing chemicals, which matters when crockery is being turned around multiple times per service. The rolled, chip-resistant edge helps maintain the appearance of the range over time, reducing the frequency with which pieces need to be pulled from service.
Key practical characteristics of the Jardin bowl include:
- High alumina fine china construction for strength without excessive weight
- Superior glaze resistant to dishwasher chemical erosion
- Chip-resistant rolled edge that extends the working life of each piece
- Embossed border detail that holds its definition through repeated washing
- Consistent white finish across the range, supporting mixed-item table settings
It is worth noting that fine china, while durable for its category, is not the same as vitrified hotelware. In very high-volume operations where crockery is handled at pace by large teams, the practical choice sometimes sits with a heavier vitrified body. Jardin is well suited to mid-to-upper-market dining rooms where presentation is a priority alongside durability.
This bowl is a natural fit for hotel restaurants, private dining, quality gastro pubs, and event catering where a consistent, refined table setting is expected. Operators running higher volumes may want to consider whether a vitrified alternative would better suit their throughput and handling environment.
If you are specifying crockery across a full cover count or building a range from scratch, our team is happy to talk through quantities and suitability before you commit to an order.
Key Features
- High alumina fine china body delivers strength under commercial daily use
- Glaze formulated to resist erosion from commercial dishwashing chemicals
- Chip-resistant rolled edge reduces pieces lost to visible damage
- Embossed classical border detail retains definition through repeated washing
- Supplied in packs of 12 to simplify cover-count ordering
Operational Benefits
- Reduces crockery replacement frequency through durable chip-resistant construction
- Maintains consistent table presentation across a full commercial dining service
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without glaze deterioration
- Supports a refined dining aesthetic without requiring bespoke or custom ware
- Pack-of-12 format makes it straightforward to match quantities to cover counts
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Bowls
- Diameter
- 240
- Dimensions
- 240(Ø)mm/ 9 ½"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Superior Glaze
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Fine china
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Weight
- 8.75kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The Jardin range is well suited to mid-to-upper-market dining environments where presentation is a priority alongside durability. For very high-volume operations — large banqueting suites or busy all-day restaurants where crockery is handled at considerable pace — a heavier vitrified hotelware body may offer better resistance to the physical demands of that environment. If you are unsure which category fits your operation, it is worth speaking to us before ordering.
- The Jardin range uses a superior glaze specifically formulated to resist the erosion caused by commercial dishwashing chemicals and repeated thermal cycling. In practice, this means the finish holds up well over time compared to standard earthenware or lower-grade china. That said, correct dishwasher loading — avoiding overcrowding and ensuring pieces are not striking each other during the cycle — remains important for any fine china range.
- As a working guide, most operators plan for 2.5 to 3 times their seated cover count to allow for pieces in use, in the wash, and in reserve. For a 40-cover dining room, that typically means 100 to 120 bowls, or around nine to ten packs of twelve. If you are specifying across multiple courses or building a full range, our team can help you work through the numbers to avoid under- or over-ordering.