Churchill Bit on the Side Soup Bowls White 132mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Bit on the Side soup bowl is a compact, purpose-built piece from Churchill's well-regarded Bit on the Side range — a collection designed around the modern trend for...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 470ml | 16½oz
- Dimensions
- 63(H) x 132(W)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Bit on the Side soup bowl is a compact, purpose-built piece from Churchill's well-regarded Bit on the Side range — a collection designed around the modern trend for smaller, composed plates and side servings. At 132mm across and with a 470ml capacity, these bowls are a practical size for soup, small salads, sauces, and accompaniments without taking up unnecessary table space.
In a busy service environment, consistency matters. Churchill's super vitrified construction gives these bowls a meaningfully harder, denser body than standard vitrified china, which translates directly into better resistance to chipping and cracking under the demands of a high-turnover pass or a busy dishwasher cycle. They're a sensible choice for operations that put their crockery through heavy rotation day after day.
- Super vitrified for improved chip resistance in commercial use
- Microwave and dishwasher safe for flexible service workflows
- Consistent white glaze suitable for a range of menu styles
- Compact footprint suits side dish and small plate service formats
- Sold in packs of 12 to support practical stock management
There are no complex installation or infrastructure considerations with tableware of this kind, but it is worth thinking about pack quantities relative to your covers and wash cycle frequency. For higher-volume sites or those running multiple sittings, building up a deeper stock of covers is usually advisable to keep service running smoothly without waiting on the dishwasher.
These bowls suit cafés, bistros, hotel restaurants, and any operation looking for reliable, everyday white crockery that holds up well over time. They fit naturally alongside the wider Bit on the Side range if you're building a coordinated table setting.
If you'd like to talk through quantities or how these fit into a broader crockery order, our team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Super vitrified body with enhanced resistance to chipping and cracking
- 470ml capacity suited to soup, sauces, and small side portions
- 132mm diameter keeps table footprint compact for smaller covers
- Microwave safe for flexible reheating during live service
- Dishwasher safe construction supports high-turnover wash cycles
Operational Benefits
- Reduced breakage replacement costs over time in busy operations
- Consistent white glaze presents well across varied menu styles
- Compact size supports composed plating without crowding the table
- Microwave compatibility adds flexibility during peak service periods
- Pack of 12 simplifies stock ordering and cover count planning
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 470ml | 16½oz
- Dimensions
- 63(H) x 132(W)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 390g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a general guide, most operations aim for two to three times their seated cover count in crockery to allow for items in use, in the wash, and in reserve. For a 30-cover restaurant running two sittings, three to four packs of 12 would give a workable buffer, though this depends on your wash cycle speed and how frequently the bowl features on your menu.
- Yes — the super vitrified construction is specifically intended to withstand the repeated thermal and mechanical stress of commercial dishwashers. That said, as with all crockery, avoiding stacking too heavily during washing and handling helps extend service life.
- The Bit on the Side range is designed as a coordinated collection, so these soup bowls share the same glaze finish and aesthetic as the other pieces in the line. This makes it straightforward to build a consistent table setting across different plate and bowl formats within the same range.