Churchill Rustics Simmer Mezze Dishes 170mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Churchill Rustics Simmer mezze dishes are part of Churchill's Art de Cuisine Rustics range — a porcelain tableware collection designed to replicate the look and texture of natural stoneware....
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 400ml | 14oz
- Colour
- Brown
- Crockery type
- Dishes
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Product Description
The Churchill Rustics Simmer mezze dishes are part of Churchill's Art de Cuisine Rustics range — a porcelain tableware collection designed to replicate the look and texture of natural stoneware. The 170mm dish holds 400ml and is finished in a warm rustic brown glaze, giving it an earthy, informal appearance that suits contemporary and relaxed dining settings equally well.
In service, these dishes are commonly used for tapas, sharing boards, condiments, amuse-bouche, and small side portions. The oven-to-table capability means dishes can go directly from a hot hold or low oven to the pass without switching vessels, which reduces handling time and keeps food at the right temperature when it reaches the guest. The porcelain construction is more durable in a commercial environment than it might appear — Churchill's vitrified body resists chipping better than standard earthenware and holds up well to the demands of a busy covers operation.
- Suitable for oven, dishwasher, and microwave use
- Oven-to-table presentation reduces handling at the pass
- Rustic finish works well across casual dining, tapas bars, and gastropubs
- Pack of 6 makes stock rotation and mise en place practical
- Consistent glaze finish supports cohesive table presentation
These dishes are best suited to operations running a sharing-style menu or tapas-format service. They work well in restaurants, gastro pubs, and hospitality venues where informal presentation is part of the dining concept. For higher-volume operations needing larger serving pieces or a broader range of compatible tableware, Churchill's Rustics Simmer collection includes complementary shapes and sizes worth considering alongside these dishes.
If you're building out a tableware range and want to ensure the pieces work together across your menu format, the team is happy to help you think it through.
Key Features
- Porcelain construction with a natural rustic stoneware appearance and finish
- 170mm diameter dish with a 400ml capacity for small portions
- Oven-to-table safe for direct service from oven to guest
- Dishwasher and microwave safe for efficient kitchen operations
- Supplied in a pack of 6 for practical stock and service management
Operational Benefits
- Reduces pass handling by moving directly from oven to table
- Vitrified porcelain body withstands the demands of busy covers service
- Rustic finish supports informal dining concepts without compromising presentation
- Pack quantity simplifies mise en place and ongoing stock rotation
- Compatible with a wider Churchill Rustics range for consistent table presentation
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 400ml | 14oz
- Colour
- Brown
- Crockery type
- Dishes
- Dimensions
- 170(W)mm | 6¾(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Weight
- 2.48kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Churchill's vitrified porcelain is designed for commercial use and handles regular dishwasher cycles, temperature changes, and general service demands more robustly than standard earthenware. The rustic glaze finish is applied consistently across the range, so replacements from the same collection will match existing pieces.
- They are rated oven-to-table safe, which makes them practical for operations that want to keep food warm through to the guest without switching vessels at the pass. As with any porcelain, avoid sudden extreme temperature changes — going from a very hot oven directly onto a cold surface is best avoided.
- This depends on your covers count, menu format, and dishwasher cycle speed. A rough starting point for a busy tapas operation is three to four dishes per cover in rotation, accounting for dishes in service, at the wash, and in reserve. If you're unsure what quantity suits your operation, our team can help you work through the numbers.