Churchill Alchemy Fine China Plates 202mm White (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Alchemy range is a well-established line of fine china tableware designed specifically for commercial foodservice use. These 202mm plates — roughly an 8-inch size — are well suited...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 202
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Product Description
The Churchill Alchemy range is a well-established line of fine china tableware designed specifically for commercial foodservice use. These 202mm plates — roughly an 8-inch size — are well suited to side dishes, starters, desserts, and lighter main courses. They're produced from vitrified fine china, which means the material is fired at high temperatures to create a dense, non-porous body that resists moisture absorption and is less prone to staining over time.
In a busy restaurant or hospitality setting, tableware takes a considerable amount of daily handling — running through commercial dishwashers, stacking in racks, and moving between kitchen and front of house under pressure. Vitrified china holds up better in these conditions than standard earthenware, and Churchill's manufacturing standards are consistent enough that replacement pieces will match existing stock, which matters when you're building or maintaining a cohesive table setting over several years.
- Vitrified construction resists moisture, staining, and the wear of commercial dishwashing cycles
- Clean white glaze works across a wide range of plating styles and menus
- Consistent sizing makes stacking and storage straightforward in a busy kitchen
- Part of a broad range, so matching pieces in other sizes and formats are readily available
- Churchill's 5-year edge chip warranty provides a reliable basis for stock planning
These plates are supplied in packs of 12, which suits both initial setup and ongoing stock replenishment. They're a practical choice for restaurants, hotels, contract catering operations, and café-style venues where reliability and a clean, unfussy aesthetic are the priority. If your operation requires a larger plate for main course covers, Churchill Alchemy is available in additional sizes to match.
If you're putting together a full table setting or need to work out quantities for a new opening or a refresh, we're happy to talk through what you need before you order.
Key Features
- Vitrified fine china construction fired for a dense, non-porous body
- 202mm diameter suitable for starters, desserts, and side dishes
- Supplied in packs of 12 for practical stock management
- Clean white glaze consistent across the full Alchemy range
- Churchill 5-year edge chip warranty included as standard
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without rapid deterioration
- Consistent sizing simplifies stacking, storage, and front-of-house organisation
- Non-porous body resists staining, supporting food hygiene standards over time
- Neutral white finish suits varied menu styles without limiting plating creativity
- Range continuity allows easy like-for-like replacement as stock is needed
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 202
- Dimensions
- 202(Ø)mm | 8(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Fine China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 5.35kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Vitrified fine china is specifically suited to the temperatures and detergents used in commercial glasswashers and dishwashers. Churchill's manufacturing process produces a dense, hard-wearing body that holds up well under the daily demands of commercial warewashing.
- At roughly 8 inches in diameter, this size is most commonly used for starters, desserts, side dishes, and lighter courses. For full main course covers — particularly where portion sizes are generous or presentation space is important — a larger plate from the Alchemy range is likely a better fit.
- The Alchemy range is a long-running Churchill line with broad distribution, which makes it practical to replenish stock or add covers over time. The white glaze is consistent across production runs, so new pieces will sit alongside existing stock without obvious variation.