Churchill Raku Round Dish Quartz Black 185mm (Pack of 12)

The Churchill Raku Round Dish in Quartz Black is a super vitrified ceramic serving dish designed for use in professional hospitality environments. The reactive glaze firing process means that each piece carries subtle natural variation in tone and texture, giving the range a handcrafted aesthetic while still being produced to consistent commercial standards. At 185mm across, it sits comfortably as a starter plate, sharing dish, or small side in a modern plated or shared-dining format.

Super vitrified construction means the body is significantly harder and more chip-resistant than standard earthenware or stoneware, which matters in a busy pass or on a high-turnover table. The finish holds up well through repeated dishwasher cycles without the glaze dulling noticeably over time, and the dishes are microwave safe, which adds flexibility for certain service styles. The reactive glaze, while visually distinctive, does not compromise cleanability — food release is straightforward and there are no recessed textures that trap residue.

Practical considerations for front-of-house use:

• Reactive glaze produces natural variation — no two pieces are identical, which suits contemporary plating styles
• Super vitrified body resists chipping through repeated stacking and service handling
• Dishwasher and microwave safe for flexible service use
• Consistent sizing supports uniform portion presentation across covers
• Sold in packs of 12, suited to building stock incrementally by cover count

There are no special handling or storage requirements beyond standard crockery practice. The pack of 12 format suits operators building out a range gradually or replacing breakages within an existing Raku collection. For very high-volume operations running multiple sittings, it is worth considering how many covers you need to run simultaneously before committing to a quantity.

This dish is well suited to restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining rooms looking for a contemporary, tactile aesthetic without moving to fully bespoke crockery. The Raku range sits within Churchill's broader tableware portfolio, and other shapes and sizes are available if you are building a coordinated table setting across multiple courses.

If you are specifying tableware across a full dining concept or need guidance on quantities relative to your cover count and wash cycle, the team is happy to talk it through.