Churchill Cookware Medium Oval Eared Dish 232mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
These Churchill oval eared dishes are a standard piece of porcelain bakeware commonly used across pub kitchens, carveries, restaurants, and contract catering operations. The eared design provides a practical grip...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 380ml
- Colour
- Black
- Crockery type
- Dishes
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Product Description
These Churchill oval eared dishes are a standard piece of porcelain bakeware commonly used across pub kitchens, carveries, restaurants, and contract catering operations. The eared design provides a practical grip point for handling hot dishes during service, and the oval format suits individual pie portions, gratin dishes, and similar oven-baked menu items.
Churchill's cookware range is built with the demands of commercial kitchens in mind. The porcelain construction offers reliable heat retention once the dish comes out of the oven, which helps keep individual portions at a consistent temperature during plating and at the pass. The chip-resistant finish is a practical consideration in a busy kitchen where dishwasher cycling and general handling take their toll on tableware over time.
Key practical points for operators:
- Chip-resistant porcelain handles the rigours of commercial dishwasher use
- Good heat retention supports consistent presentation during service
- Eared rim aids safe handling of hot dishes without additional cloths
- Black finish is well suited to modern plating styles and buffet presentation
- Supplied in a pack of six, practical for building up service stock gradually
These dishes are oven safe and suitable for use in a conventional oven environment. They are not designed for direct flame or induction use. The black finish, while durable, is worth considering against your existing tableware before ordering in volume.
This size works well for individual portions in a mid-volume operation. Sites running high covers with heavy bakeware turnover may want to consider whether a larger pack quantity better suits their stock rotation. If you're putting together a full bakeware range or matching to existing Churchill tableware, it's worth a conversation with the team before committing to quantities.
Key Features
- Chip-resistant porcelain construction withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycling
- Eared rim design provides a secure grip point when handling hot dishes
- Oval format accommodates individual pie portions and gratin-style dishes
- Black glaze finish is compatible with modern plating and buffet presentation
- Pack of six supports incremental stock building across a service operation
Operational Benefits
- Reduces breakage-related replacement costs through durable chip-resistant finish
- Safer handling during busy service reduces the risk of burns at the pass
- Consistent heat retention helps maintain portion temperature through plating
- Versatile format suits multiple menu applications without additional bakeware
- Pack quantity allows cost-effective stock management for smaller operations
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 380ml
- Colour
- Black
- Crockery type
- Dishes
- Dimensions
- 232 x 125mm/ 9 x 5"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Oval
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Weight
- 2.44kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, these porcelain eared dishes are designed for oven use and are well suited to a conventional or convection oven environment. They are not intended for direct flame contact or induction surfaces, so bear that in mind depending on how your kitchen finishes and holds dishes during service.
- Churchill's cookware range is built with commercial kitchen conditions in mind, and the chip-resistant porcelain is intended to withstand regular dishwasher cycling. That said, as with any glazed ceramic, stacking and handling practices will affect long-term condition — using appropriate racking in your dishwasher is advisable.
- For a smaller operation or as a starting quantity to trial the dish, a pack of six is a practical entry point. Higher-volume sites — particularly those running multiple sittings or a carvery-style service — will typically need greater stock depth to maintain throughput without holding up the dishwasher cycle. It's worth thinking through your cover count and turnaround time before deciding on total quantities.