Drawer menu
-
Restaurant Equipment
-
Food Preparation
-
Food Servery & Display
-
Beverage Machines
-
Dish & Glasswashers
-
Refrigeration
-
Laundry Machines
-
Sinks, Tables & Storage
-
Smallwares
Churchill
Churchill Lyra Blue Opal Organic Bowls 250mm (Pack of 12)
£191.00(£229.20 inc VAT)
Delivery Information
Price Match
The Churchill Lyra range is a decorative tableware collection built around a starburst pattern drawn from celestial forms. The Blue Opal colourway gives the design a cool, distinctive character that works well as a deliberate contrast to plated food. These 250mm organic bowls suit pasta, salads, sharing plates, and desserts where a wider, shallower profile is preferred over a deep bowl.
Churchill produces the Lyra range using their Super Vitrified body, which is a denser, harder ceramic than standard vitrified china. In a working kitchen environment that translates to better resistance to thermal shock, lower moisture absorption, and improved durability through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. The ecoglaze finish adds a further layer of protection against metal marking and surface staining — both common concerns with patterned tableware in high-turnover service.
Practical points worth noting for operators considering this range:
- Super Vitrified construction handles the thermal demands of commercial dishwashers reliably
- Ecoglaze surface resists metal marks from cutlery and stacking
- Microwave safe, supporting plating flexibility during service
- Meets BS4034 quality standard with a five-year edge-chip guarantee
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for cover-count planning
The bold pattern is a considered choice rather than a neutral one. It suits operators who want the tableware to contribute to a defined aesthetic — casual dining, contemporary bistro, or concept restaurant formats tend to suit it well. It is less likely to be the right fit for traditional fine dining or venues where the tableware should sit quietly in the background.
If you are building or refreshing a full table setting and want to check compatibility across the Lyra range, or discuss cover quantities and pack sizing, the team is happy to help.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Super Vitrified body hold up in a high-volume commercial dishwasher?
Super Vitrified ceramic is denser than standard vitrified china, which makes it better suited to the repeated thermal cycling of commercial rack or conveyor dishwashers. The lower moisture absorption also means the body is less prone to crazing over time, which is a common failure point with lighter-grade tableware under heavy use.
Is the Lyra pattern likely to fade or wear with regular commercial use?
Churchill applies the ecoglaze finish specifically to protect the decorated surface against the abrasion and chemical exposure of commercial dishwashing. Under normal service conditions the pattern holds well, though as with any decorated tableware, avoiding abrasive cleaning agents and metal scourers will extend its appearance over time.
What type of food service operation suits the Lyra Blue Opal range best?
The bold starburst pattern works best where the tableware is part of a deliberate visual identity — casual dining, contemporary bistro, and concept restaurant formats are common fits. Operators running more traditional or formal dining settings may find a plainer or more neutral range a better match for their room.
£191.00(£229.20 inc VAT)
£191.00(£229.20 inc VAT)
The Churchill Lyra range is a decorative tableware collection built around a starburst pattern drawn from celestial forms. The Blue Opal colourway gives the design a cool, distinctive character that works well as a deliberate contrast to plated food. These 250mm organic bowls suit pasta, salads, sharing plates, and desserts where a wider, shallower profile is preferred over a deep bowl.
Churchill produces the Lyra range using their Super Vitrified body, which is a denser, harder ceramic than standard vitrified china. In a working kitchen environment that translates to better resistance to thermal shock, lower moisture absorption, and improved durability through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. The ecoglaze finish adds a further layer of protection against metal marking and surface staining — both common concerns with patterned tableware in high-turnover service.
Practical points worth noting for operators considering this range:
- Super Vitrified construction handles the thermal demands of commercial dishwashers reliably
- Ecoglaze surface resists metal marks from cutlery and stacking
- Microwave safe, supporting plating flexibility during service
- Meets BS4034 quality standard with a five-year edge-chip guarantee
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for cover-count planning
The bold pattern is a considered choice rather than a neutral one. It suits operators who want the tableware to contribute to a defined aesthetic — casual dining, contemporary bistro, or concept restaurant formats tend to suit it well. It is less likely to be the right fit for traditional fine dining or venues where the tableware should sit quietly in the background.
If you are building or refreshing a full table setting and want to check compatibility across the Lyra range, or discuss cover quantities and pack sizing, the team is happy to help.
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
- Opens in a new window.