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Churchill Nova Whiteware Plates 178mm (Pack of 24)

SKU: P273

£82.44(£98.93 inc VAT)
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The Churchill Nova plate in 178mm is a straightforward, well-proportioned side or starter plate suited to everyday table service in commercial hospitality environments. Part of Churchill's long-established Whiteware range, it carries the clean, undecorated profile that works across a wide range of covers — from casual dining to more formal settings — without drawing attention away from the food.

Churchill manufactures the Nova range from super vitrified porcelain, fired at high temperature over an extended period. In practical terms, this means the body of each plate is harder and denser than standard vitrified china, which translates directly to a longer service life under the repeated mechanical stress of a busy operation — stacking, dishwasher cycling, and day-to-day handling by pass and floor staff.

Key practical characteristics worth noting for front-of-house operations:

  • Edge and rim chip-resistant construction reduces replacement frequency
  • Glazed foot helps prevent scratching and metal marking from stacking
  • Glazed base also supports better hygiene standards on the underside
  • Clean white finish is compatible with most plating and presentation styles
  • Supplied in a pack of 24, suited to managing par stock efficiently

At 178mm, this plate sits comfortably as a side plate, bread plate, or starter plate depending on the cover style. It is not intended as a main course plate, so operations running a full table setting would normally use this alongside a larger format from the same Nova range to maintain consistency across the table.

The pack-of-24 format suits operations looking to build or top up stock without over-ordering. Sites running higher covers or multiple sittings may find it more practical to order in greater volume to maintain adequate par levels through a full service.

If you are specifying crockery across a new opening or a full restock and want to talk through quantities or range coordination, our team is happy to help you work through it.

Frequently asked questions

How does the Nova 178mm plate hold up in a high-volume dishwasher environment?

The super vitrified porcelain used in the Nova range is designed to withstand the repeated thermal and mechanical stress of commercial dishwasher cycles. The chip-resistant edges are particularly relevant here, as rim contact during racking is one of the most common causes of early crockery failure in busy operations.

Is the 178mm size suitable as a main course plate?

At 178mm, this plate is best used as a side, bread, or starter plate rather than a main course plate. For main course covers, a larger diameter plate from the Nova range would be more appropriate. Running consistent sizes across a full table setting is worth considering at the specifying stage.

How many packs do I need to order for a typical restaurant cover?

A common rule of thumb is to hold three times your cover count in each plate size, accounting for plates in service, in the wash, and in reserve. For a 40-cover restaurant, that would point towards at least five packs of 24. Higher-volume or multiple-sitting operations should factor in peak demand and washing turnaround times when calculating par stock.
Churchill Nova Whiteware Plates 178mm (Pack of 24)

£82.44(£98.93 inc VAT)

£82.44(£98.93 inc VAT)

The Churchill Nova plate in 178mm is a straightforward, well-proportioned side or starter plate suited to everyday table service in commercial hospitality environments. Part of Churchill's long-established Whiteware range, it carries the clean, undecorated profile that works across a wide range of covers — from casual dining to more formal settings — without drawing attention away from the food.

Churchill manufactures the Nova range from super vitrified porcelain, fired at high temperature over an extended period. In practical terms, this means the body of each plate is harder and denser than standard vitrified china, which translates directly to a longer service life under the repeated mechanical stress of a busy operation — stacking, dishwasher cycling, and day-to-day handling by pass and floor staff.

Key practical characteristics worth noting for front-of-house operations:

  • Edge and rim chip-resistant construction reduces replacement frequency
  • Glazed foot helps prevent scratching and metal marking from stacking
  • Glazed base also supports better hygiene standards on the underside
  • Clean white finish is compatible with most plating and presentation styles
  • Supplied in a pack of 24, suited to managing par stock efficiently

At 178mm, this plate sits comfortably as a side plate, bread plate, or starter plate depending on the cover style. It is not intended as a main course plate, so operations running a full table setting would normally use this alongside a larger format from the same Nova range to maintain consistency across the table.

The pack-of-24 format suits operations looking to build or top up stock without over-ordering. Sites running higher covers or multiple sittings may find it more practical to order in greater volume to maintain adequate par levels through a full service.

If you are specifying crockery across a new opening or a full restock and want to talk through quantities or range coordination, our team is happy to help you work through it.