Churchill Alchemy Jardin Fine China Plates 230mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Alchemy Jardin plate is a fine china side and starter plate suited to front-of-house use in restaurants, hotels, and event catering environments. The 230mm diameter makes it practical...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
Patterned - Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 230
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Product Description
The Churchill Alchemy Jardin plate is a fine china side and starter plate suited to front-of-house use in restaurants, hotels, and event catering environments. The 230mm diameter makes it practical across a broad range of covers, from plated starters and desserts to side portions and bread service. The design is characterised by an embossed border that references classical architectural detail, giving it a considered, formal appearance without being overtly ornate.
In a working kitchen and pass environment, the practical qualities of the Jardin range matter as much as the aesthetics. Churchill have used a high alumina fine china body, which gives the plate a meaningfully stronger construction than standard vitrified china. The glaze is formulated to resist the dulling and surface erosion that repeated commercial dishwashing causes over time, and the rolled edge provides additional resistance to chipping at the rim — the most common point of damage in a busy kitchen setting.
For operators running these plates through a commercial dishwasher cycle multiple times per service, the construction holds up well under sustained use. The cutlery-resistant glaze also helps the plates retain their surface appearance over a longer service life, which matters when consistency of table presentation is important.
- High alumina fine china body for improved structural strength
- Glaze resistant to dishwasher erosion and cutlery marking
- Chip-resistant rolled edge reduces rim damage in service
- Classic embossed border suits formal and smart-casual covers
- Supplied in a pack of 12, suitable for adding to an existing set
This plate is well suited to restaurants, hotels, private dining, and event operations where a refined table setting is expected and plates are turned over at high frequency. If you are setting up a larger operation and want to discuss quantities, mix of sizes, or how the Jardin range fits alongside other Churchill collections, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- High alumina fine china body provides above-standard structural strength
- Glaze formulated to resist erosion from repeated commercial dishwashing
- Chip-resistant rolled edge reduces rim damage at the most vulnerable point
- Embossed architectural border detail suits formal front-of-house presentation
- Pack of 12 allows straightforward top-up purchasing alongside existing stock
Operational Benefits
- Retains surface appearance longer, keeping table presentation consistent over time
- Withstands repeated dishwasher cycles without significant glaze deterioration
- Reduces replacement frequency compared to standard vitrified china in busy operations
- Suits a broad range of covers including starters, desserts, and side service
- Formal design works across restaurant, hotel, and event catering environments
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
Patterned - Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 230
- Dimensions
- 230(Ø)mm/ 9"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Superior Glaze
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Fine china
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Weight
- 6.25kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Churchill's high alumina fine china body and purpose-formulated glaze are designed to resist the surface erosion and dulling that commercial dishwashing causes over time. In practice, operators report a longer service life compared to standard china, which reduces the frequency of like-for-like replacements. The rolled edge also helps protect the rim, which is typically the first area to show damage.
- At 230mm, this plate sits firmly in starter, dessert, and side plate territory for most plating styles. It is also commonly used for light main courses in smaller-portion or tasting menu formats. If your covers require a larger plate for standard main course service, Churchill's Alchemy Jardin range is available in larger diameters.
- The Alchemy Jardin range is designed as a cohesive collection, but the white fine china base and classic aesthetic mean it can sit comfortably alongside other white fine china ranges in many settings. If you are mixing collections across a table or planning a full cover build, it is worth checking glaze tone and rim profile for visual consistency — the team can advise on compatibility with other Churchill lines.