Churchill Whiteware Nova Plates 280mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Whiteware Nova plate is a straightforward, well-made dinner plate from one of the UK's most established catering chinaware manufacturers. At 280mm it sits in the standard main-course size...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 280
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Product Description
The Churchill Whiteware Nova plate is a straightforward, well-made dinner plate from one of the UK's most established catering chinaware manufacturers. At 280mm it sits in the standard main-course size range, and the clean, unfussy profile makes it at home across a wide variety of restaurant and hospitality settings — from hotel dining rooms and gastropubs to staff canteens and contract catering operations.
Nova is part of Churchill's core professional range and is built to hold up under the kind of handling commercial tableware experiences daily: high-volume dishwasher cycles, stacking, busy service pass conditions, and the occasional knock. The porcelain body is super vitrified — fired at high temperature over an extended period — which gives it a level of strength and density that standard earthenware cannot match. The glazed foot is a considered detail that reduces the risk of scratching and metal marking when plates are stacked, and also helps maintain hygiene at the base.
- Chip-resistant edges and rims for durability under repeated handling
- Glazed foot reduces scratching and metal marking when stacked
- Super vitrified porcelain stands up to intensive dishwasher use
- Classic white finish suits a broad range of menu and table styles
- Backed by a 5-year edge chip warranty for added purchasing confidence
One practical consideration worth bearing in mind: porcelain plates at this size add meaningful weight when stored or transported in quantity — something to factor in when planning shelving or plate storage. The pack quantity of 12 is worth cross-referencing against your cover count and turnover rate to make sure you're holding adequate stock through service.
These plates are well suited to operations running a consistent table service where a clean, contemporary white profile is the brief. For sites with very high covers or unusually demanding handling conditions, it is worth considering whether a heavier-gauge or reinforced-rim option from elsewhere in the catalogue might offer better long-term economy.
If you'd like to talk through quantities or discuss which size works best for your menu format, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Super vitrified porcelain fired over extended high-temperature process for strength
- Chip-resistant edges and rims designed for repeated commercial handling
- Glazed foot prevents scratching and metal marking during plate stacking
- 280mm diameter suits standard main-course plating across most service styles
- Backed by a 5-year edge chip warranty as standard from Churchill
Operational Benefits
- Withstands intensive daily dishwasher cycles without premature surface degradation
- Reduces plate replacement frequency, lowering ongoing tableware costs
- Glazed base keeps stacked plates hygienic and protects against surface damage
- Clean white profile adapts easily to changing menu styles and table settings
- Consistent sizing across the Nova range simplifies stock management and reordering
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 280
- Dimensions
- 280(Ø)mm/ 11"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 10.8kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a working guide, most table service operations aim to hold two to three times their cover count in plates to allow for plates in use, on the pass, and in the wash cycle simultaneously. For a 40-cover restaurant, that would typically mean holding 80 to 120 plates — so roughly seven to ten packs of 12. Your actual requirement will depend on sitting turnover, dishwasher cycle time, and how tightly you run your back-of-house stock.
- Yes. The super vitrified porcelain construction is specifically intended for the demands of commercial dishwasher use, including the higher temperatures and chemical detergents used in glasswasher and pass-through machines. The glazed foot also helps protect plate surfaces when stacking in racks.
- Churchill's 5-year edge chip warranty covers chipping at the rim and edges under normal commercial use — it is one of the stronger warranties available on commercial chinaware at this price point and reflects the quality of the vitrification process. It does not typically cover breakage from impact or misuse, so it is worth confirming the specific terms with the team if warranty coverage is a key part of your purchasing decision.