Churchill Stonecast Aqueous Lotus Bowl Grey 229mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Aqueous Lotus Bowl is a hand-glazed serving bowl from Churchill's Aqueous collection, finished in a pooling grey glaze that moves from lighter to darker tones across the...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 600ml | 21oz
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Aqueous Lotus Bowl is a hand-glazed serving bowl from Churchill's Aqueous collection, finished in a pooling grey glaze that moves from lighter to darker tones across the surface. Because each piece is glazed individually, no two bowls are identical — a considered choice for operators who want tableware that contributes to the overall presentation of a dish rather than simply containing it.
Made from super vitrified porcelain, these bowls are well suited to the demands of regular commercial service. Super vitrified porcelain is denser and less porous than standard porcelain, which helps it resist chipping and crazing over time — a practical advantage in environments where tableware goes through dishwashers multiple times a day. At 600ml capacity, the bowl sits comfortably in the medium range: generous enough for pasta, risotto, noodle dishes, or substantial desserts, without being so large that it looks sparse with a smaller portion.
- Hand-glazed finish gives each bowl an individual appearance
- Super vitrified porcelain construction resists chipping under regular commercial use
- 600ml capacity suits pasta, curry, noodle, and sharing portions
- Pooling grey glaze enhances colour contrast with lighter-toned dishes
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for consistent cover settings
The bowls are dishwasher safe and straightforward to maintain in a busy kitchen environment. The dense porcelain body helps retain heat reasonably well once warmed, which is worth considering for dishes served at temperature. The 229mm diameter is a versatile size that works across a range of menu styles — from casual dining to more considered plating.
These bowls are a practical choice for restaurants, hotels, and contract catering operations looking to introduce a handcrafted aesthetic without moving to fully bespoke tableware. For operators needing smaller bowls for sides or starters, or larger bowls for sharing presentations, the wider Stonecast Aqueous range includes alternative sizes worth considering.
If you're building a full cover setting or matching across multiple bowl sizes, feel free to get in touch — we're happy to help you work through what makes sense for your menu and service style.
Key Features
- Hand-glazed super vitrified porcelain with individual pooling finish
- 600ml capacity suited to pasta, curry, and noodle portions
- 229mm diameter works across a range of plating and menu styles
- Dense porcelain construction resists chipping and crazing over time
- Supplied as a pack of 12 for consistent table cover settings
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without visible deterioration
- Individual glaze variation adds considered presentation without bespoke cost
- Versatile size reduces the need for multiple bowl formats on the pass
- Dense porcelain retains heat reasonably well once warmed for service
- Pack of 12 simplifies stock management and cover replacement planning
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 600ml | 21oz
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 800g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Super vitrified porcelain is specifically suited to the high-temperature, high-frequency wash cycles common in commercial kitchens. The denser clay body is less prone to crazing and moisture absorption than standard porcelain, which helps maintain appearance and structural integrity over time.
- For most main course portions, 600ml sits in a practical middle ground — sufficient for a standard restaurant pasta portion or a curry with rice without appearing oversized. If your menu runs to larger sharing bowls or smaller side portions, the Stonecast Aqueous range includes other sizes that may be a better fit.
- Because each bowl is hand-glazed individually, some variation in tone and pooling is inherent to the design — this is intentional rather than a quality inconsistency. Across a table setting, the variation tends to read as a cohesive handcrafted aesthetic rather than a mismatch. If you're concerned about consistency across a large order, it's worth discussing batch sourcing with us before placing a significant quantity.