Churchill X Squared Oblong Plates White 121x200mm Pack of 12
Product Description
The Churchill X Squared oblong plate is a vitrified porcelain side and starter plate designed for commercial foodservice. The oblong format — narrower than a standard round plate — suits...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 121(W) x 200(L)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill X Squared oblong plate is a vitrified porcelain side and starter plate designed for commercial foodservice. The oblong format — narrower than a standard round plate — suits plated starters, sharing boards, desserts, and side dishes where a defined rectangular presentation works well with the dish being served.
Churchill's super vitrified porcelain is a proven choice in high-volume operations. The material is notably denser and harder than standard ceramic, which translates directly into better resistance to chipping along rims and edges — the points of failure that tend to accelerate plate attrition in busy pass and pot-wash environments. The reinforced rolled edges on this plate add a further layer of practical protection where it matters most.
From a day-to-day operational standpoint, this plate offers a few features worth noting:
- Chip-resistant vitrified porcelain holds up well to commercial pot-wash cycles and daily stacking
- Fully glazed foot allows safe stacking without scratching the face of the plate below
- Clean white glaze provides a neutral canvas suitable for most plating styles
- Consistent oblong format supports structured, repeatable plate presentation
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for building or topping up covers
The plates are dishwasher safe and suited to the temperatures and detergents used in commercial glass and pot-wash machines. As with all fine porcelain, abrasive cleaning and metal scouring should be avoided to preserve the glaze over time.
This plate works well in restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and contract catering operations where consistent presentation and plate durability are both priorities. For very high-volume banqueting operations turning over large cover numbers daily, it is worth discussing quantity requirements and ongoing stock availability with us before ordering.
If you are unsure whether this size and format is right for the dishes you are plating, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Super vitrified porcelain construction for enhanced chip resistance in daily use
- Reinforced rolled edges protect high-contact areas during service and pot-wash
- Fully glazed foot allows safe stacking without marking plates below
- Oblong 121x200mm format suited to starters, sides, and plated desserts
- Dishwasher safe and compatible with commercial pot-wash temperatures and detergents
Operational Benefits
- Reduced plate replacement costs through improved chip resistance over time
- Consistent presentation format supports repeatable plating across a brigade
- Safe stacking protects glaze finish and maximises back-of-house storage space
- Neutral white glaze suits a wide range of cuisines and plating styles
- Pack of 12 allows straightforward cover building or targeted stock top-ups
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 121(W) x 200(L)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 4.15kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Churchill's super vitrified porcelain is specifically formulated to withstand the thermal cycling and mechanical handling of commercial dishwashers. The reinforced rolled edges reduce chipping at the rim, which is typically where plates fail first in busy operations. That said, no porcelain plate is indestructible — careful racking and avoiding overloading the pot-wash will extend service life considerably.
- The oblong shape works particularly well for starters, amuse-bouche, side dishes, and plated desserts where a landscape format suits the presentation. It is less commonly used as a main course plate due to its size, though some kitchens use it for tapas-style or sharing menus. If you are planning to use it across multiple courses, it is worth reviewing portion sizes against the plate dimensions before committing to a full order.
- This depends on your cover count, how many sittings you run, and your pot-wash turnaround time. A common starting point is two to three times your cover number for a single-course item, to allow for plates in service, in the pot-wash, and in storage. For multi-sitting operations with faster turnaround, one and a half times covers may be sufficient. We are happy to talk through the right quantity for your specific operation if it would help.