Churchill Raku Round Dish Quartz Black 160mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Raku Round Dish in Quartz Black is a small-format serving dish from Churchill's Raku collection, finished with a reactive glaze that produces natural tonal variation across each piece....
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 170ml | 6oz
- Dimensions
- 145(H) x 160(W) x 145(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Raku Round Dish in Quartz Black is a small-format serving dish from Churchill's Raku collection, finished with a reactive glaze that produces natural tonal variation across each piece. Because the glaze reacts during firing, no two dishes are identical — a characteristic that suits contemporary plating styles where a handcrafted aesthetic is part of the presentation.
Made from super vitrified ceramic, these dishes are built to withstand the rigours of regular commercial use. Super vitrified stoneware is considerably denser and more chip-resistant than standard earthenware, which matters in a busy kitchen environment where crockery is handled, stacked, and cycled through a commercial dishwasher repeatedly throughout service.
In practical terms, the Raku range works well as a side dish, amuse-bouche vessel, condiment server, or small sharing portion, depending on the style of service. The format suits a wide range of cuisines and plating approaches.
- Suitable for use in commercial dishwashers without glaze degradation
- Microwave safe, supporting flexible service and regeneration workflows
- Reactive glaze finish adds visual character without requiring special handling
- Super vitrified construction offers durability across high-turnover services
These dishes are sold in packs of 12, which is worth factoring into your order quantity based on cover count and washing cycles. For operators running multiple sittings or large covers, ordering sufficient stock to maintain a working float through service is advisable.
If you are building a tableware specification across multiple dish formats or need guidance on quantities relative to your cover count, the team is happy to help you work through the numbers before you order.
Key Features
- Reactive glaze firing produces a unique finish on every individual piece
- Super vitrified ceramic construction for enhanced chip resistance in service
- Fully dishwasher safe for repeated commercial washing cycles
- Microwave safe construction supports flexible kitchen workflows
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for practical stock management
Operational Benefits
- Consistent visual presentation elevated by natural glaze variation per piece
- Reduced breakage replacement costs through durable super vitrified material
- Maintains appearance through high-frequency commercial dishwasher cycling
- Supports faster service workflows with microwave-compatible construction
- Pack format simplifies stock ordering relative to cover count requirements
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 170ml | 6oz
- Dimensions
- 145(H) x 160(W) x 145(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 290g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A useful rule of thumb is to hold two to three times your cover count to allow for dishes in service, those awaiting washing, and a buffer for breakages. For a restaurant turning 40 covers per sitting with multiple sittings, two to three packs of 12 would typically be a sensible starting point, though this depends on your washing cycle frequency and how the dish is being used on the menu.
- Yes — Churchill's super vitrified construction is specifically developed for commercial warewashing environments. The reactive glaze is kiln-fired rather than applied as a surface coating, so it does not degrade or dull with repeated dishwasher cycles in the way that some decorative finishes can.
- The Raku collection is well suited to a range of settings — the organic, handcrafted aesthetic works in contemporary casual dining, small-plates concepts, and more considered fine dining environments where texture and individuality in tableware are valued. It is less likely to suit operations looking for a highly uniform, formal presentation across every cover.