Churchill Orbit Small Oval Bowls 178mm Porcelain (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Orbit Small Oval Bowl is a white porcelain serving bowl designed for contemporary casual dining and plated dessert service. At 178mm across and holding 298ml, it sits in...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 298ml
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Bowls
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Product Description
The Churchill Orbit Small Oval Bowl is a white porcelain serving bowl designed for contemporary casual dining and plated dessert service. At 178mm across and holding 298ml, it sits in a practical size range — generous enough for a well-presented starter or side, compact enough to work across a range of cover configurations without dominating the table setting.
Porcelain at this quality level is a reliable choice for commercial environments. It handles repeated pass-through dishwashing without significant dulling, and the Orbit range is produced with scratch-resistant surfaces that help maintain a presentable finish across a busy service period. Churchill's manufacturing standards are well regarded in the UK foodservice sector, and the Orbit range has been used widely in gastro pubs, independent restaurants, and bistros where consistent whiteware presentation matters.
Practically speaking, these bowls suit kitchens that want a clean, unfussy oval format that displays food well without the product competing with the plate. Key practical points:
- Oval format presents small dishes, sharing sides, and desserts cleanly
- White glaze complements both classical and modern plating styles
- Porcelain construction withstands commercial dishwasher cycles reliably
- Scratch-resistant surface helps maintain presentation through regular service
- Sold in packs of 12, suiting standard stock rotation and breakage top-up
There are no specialist installation considerations — these stack cleanly and store without issue in standard crockery shelving. The 3.5kg pack weight is manageable for storage and delivery handling.
These bowls are well suited to independent restaurants, pub kitchens, and bistros running a mid-range cover count where whiteware quality and presentation are a priority. For higher-volume operations needing larger batch quantities or alternative sizing, other options within the Orbit range may be worth considering.
If you are building out a full whiteware specification or want to discuss how the Orbit range fits alongside other Churchill pieces, the team is happy to help you work through it.
Key Features
- White porcelain oval bowl with scratch-resistant glazed surface
- 178mm diameter and 298ml capacity for starter and side portions
- Designed to withstand repeated commercial dishwasher cycles reliably
- Supplied in packs of 12 for practical stock management and rotation
- Produced by Churchill to consistent commercial foodservice standards
Operational Benefits
- Maintains a clean, presentable finish through high-frequency dishwashing
- Oval format enhances plating for starters, sides, and sharing dishes
- White glaze works across varied menu styles without visual conflict
- Pack-of-12 format simplifies breakage replacement and stock top-up
- Consistent sizing supports uniform table presentation across covers
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 298ml
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Bowls
- Diameter
- 178
- Dimensions
- 178(Ø)mm/ 7"
- Finish
- Superior Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Oval
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Weight
- 3.5kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Churchill's porcelain is produced for commercial foodservice environments and the Orbit range is designed to handle repeated machine washing without significant deterioration to the glaze or finish. The scratch-resistant surface helps maintain presentation across a busy service schedule.
- The 178mm oval format and 298ml capacity make these a practical choice for starters, sharing sides, small desserts, or amuse-bouche service. They are commonly used in gastro pubs, bistros, and independent restaurants where a clean, contemporary whiteware presentation is the aim.
- For most independent restaurants and smaller pub kitchens, a pack of 12 provides a workable starting point, though most operations will want to hold additional stock to cover breakage and simultaneous dishwasher cycles. If you are specifying for a larger cover count or multiple sittings, it is worth considering how many units you need in rotation at any one time.