Churchill Delta Grey Walled Plates 157mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Churchill Delta Grey walled plate is part of Churchill's Super Vitrified range — a collection designed specifically for the demands of professional foodservice. The 157mm plate is a versatile...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Grey
- Diameter
- 157
- Dimensions
- 20(H) x 157(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The Churchill Delta Grey walled plate is part of Churchill's Super Vitrified range — a collection designed specifically for the demands of professional foodservice. The 157mm plate is a versatile size commonly used for starters, desserts, and smaller plated dishes. The walled profile helps contain sauces and dressings without restricting presentation, making it a practical choice where plating consistency matters across a busy pass.
Delta Grey's semi-matte finish and subtle surface texture are drawn from natural forms, giving the plate a calm, considered look that keeps the food as the focal point. The in-glaze decoration is integral to the body rather than applied on top, which means the colour holds up under repeated commercial washing cycles without fading or wearing unevenly over time.
From an operational standpoint, the Super Vitrified construction offers a number of practical advantages for kitchen teams:
- Thermal shock resistance helps the plate handle rapid transitions between cold storage and hot service without crazing
- Good heat retention supports consistent presentation from pass to table
- Fully glazed base reduces chipping during stacking and storage
- Microwave and dishwasher safe for straightforward back-of-house handling
- Stain-resistant surface eases turnaround between covers
These plates are supplied in packs of six, which suits venues looking to supplement an existing Delta Grey service or build a set gradually. Churchill Super Vitrified is a well-established choice in UK commercial kitchens, and replacement stock is generally available, which matters for long-term continuity of service.
The 157mm size suits smaller plated courses well, but operators running this as a main plate for all covers may want to consider larger diameter options from the same range. If you're building out a full table setting or need guidance on pack quantities for your cover count, the team is happy to advise before you order.
Key Features
- Super Vitrified construction with in-glaze decoration for long-term colour retention
- Fully glazed base reduces chipping when plates are stacked during service
- Thermal shock resistance handles rapid temperature changes without crazing
- Semi-matte Delta Grey finish keeps visual focus on plated food
- Microwave and dishwasher safe for straightforward commercial kitchen handling
Operational Benefits
- Colour stays consistent through repeated high-temperature dishwasher cycles
- Reduced chipping during stacking lowers breakage costs over time
- Walled profile contains sauces and dressings for cleaner plated presentation
- Good heat retention supports consistent dish temperatures from pass to table
- Stain resistance speeds up turnaround between covers during busy service
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Grey
- Diameter
- 157
- Dimensions
- 20(H) x 157(Ø)mm
- Material
- Churchill Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 333g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- At 157mm, this plate is most commonly used for starters, desserts, or smaller plated dishes. For a main course plate across a full cover count, most operators find a larger diameter more practical — the Delta Grey range is available in additional sizes if you need a consistent look across courses.
- Super Vitrified ware is produced to a higher density, which improves chip resistance and thermal shock tolerance compared to standard vitrified china. In practical terms, it tends to hold up better under the repeated stacking, washing, and temperature cycling that commercial kitchens put crockery through on a daily basis.
- A common starting point is three to four plates per cover to allow for plates in use, plates being washed, and a buffer for breakages. For a 40-cover restaurant using this plate for starters, you would typically look at a minimum of six packs, though busy multi-sitting operations may need more. If you'd like help working out the right quantity for your service, the team can advise based on your specific setup.