Churchill Menu Shades Caldera Bowls Flint Grey 134mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Churchill Menu Shades Caldera bowl is a fully vitrified porcelain bowl finished in Flint Grey, part of Churchill's Menu Shades range. At 134mm across and holding 340ml, it sits...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 340ml | 12oz
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 30(H) x 134(W)mm
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Product Description
The Churchill Menu Shades Caldera bowl is a fully vitrified porcelain bowl finished in Flint Grey, part of Churchill's Menu Shades range. At 134mm across and holding 340ml, it sits comfortably in the small bowl category — suitable for starters, sides, desserts, or amuse-bouche presentation depending on the style of service.
Vitrified porcelain is a practical choice for commercial settings. The vitrification process drives out porosity, which means the bowl resists staining and chipping better than standard earthenware, and holds up to the repeated thermal cycling of a commercial dishwasher without the glaze degrading quickly. The Flint Grey colourway is a neutral, considered tone that sits well alongside both white and earth-toned tableware, giving operators flexibility when building a cover.
From a service perspective, the Caldera bowl suits operations where presentation matters but durability cannot be compromised. The muted grey finish helps disguise minor surface marks that can accumulate on lighter crockery over time, which is a practical consideration for high-turnover covers.
- Fully vitrified porcelain construction for durability under repeated commercial use
- Neutral Flint Grey tone compatible with a wide range of table settings
- Dishwasher-safe for fast turnaround during busy service periods
- Consistent sizing across the pack supports uniform plating
- Supplied in a pack of 6, suited to standard cover quantities
This bowl is well suited to restaurants, bistros, and café operations running table service where a coordinated, tactful aesthetic is part of the offer. If your operation needs larger capacity bowls or a different finish from the Menu Shades range, the wider Churchill catalogue covers several alternatives worth considering.
If you are building a full table setting or want to confirm compatibility with other pieces in the Menu Shades range, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Fully vitrified porcelain resists chipping and staining under commercial use
- 340ml capacity suitable for starters, sides, and dessert portions
- Flint Grey glaze finish compatible with varied tableware colour palettes
- 134mm diameter provides a compact, consistent footprint for plating
- Supplied as a pack of 6 for practical cover-quantity purchasing
Operational Benefits
- Vitrified construction withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles reliably
- Neutral grey tone reduces visible surface marks during high-turnover service
- Consistent sizing across the pack supports uniform presentation on the pass
- Versatile bowl format works across multiple courses and service styles
- Pack quantity aligns with typical cover increments, simplifying stock ordering
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 340ml | 12oz
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 30(H) x 134(W)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 310g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Fully vitrified porcelain is specifically suited to the high-temperature cycles and repeated throughput of commercial dishwashers. The vitrification process makes the material non-porous, which helps it resist the glaze degradation and staining that can affect lower-quality crockery over time.
- At 340ml, the Caldera bowl is best positioned for starters, soups, desserts, or side portions rather than main-course pasta or large sharing dishes. It is a considered size that works well in tasting-menu or à la carte formats where portion control and presentation are priorities.
- The Menu Shades range is designed to work as a cohesive collection, and the neutral Flint Grey tone generally coordinates well with other earthy or muted finishes within the range. If you are planning a mixed tableware scheme, it is worth requesting sample pieces or speaking with the team to confirm the visual pairing before committing to a full order.