Churchill Alchemy Moonstone Fine China Side Plates 190mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Alchemy Moonstone plate is a 190mm fine china side or starter plate, sold in packs of twelve. It sits within Churchill's Alchemy range, which draws on soft, organic...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 190
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Product Description
The Churchill Alchemy Moonstone plate is a 190mm fine china side or starter plate, sold in packs of twelve. It sits within Churchill's Alchemy range, which draws on soft, organic forms to produce a gently curved profile that reads as contemporary without being overdone. The clean white glaze is neutral enough to sit alongside existing crockery or to anchor a full table setting built around the range.
At 190mm, this is a practical size that works across a number of service formats — side plates, bread plates, amuse-bouche presentations, or starters in a more structured setting. Fine china strikes a reasonable balance between a quality appearance and the robustness needed to hold up through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. Churchill has a well-established reputation in the catering trade, and the Alchemy range is widely used across restaurants, hotels, and contract catering operations where consistent presentation across covers is important.
From an operational standpoint, the key practical points are:
- Fine china construction holds up well through commercial dishwasher use
- Neutral white glaze suits a wide range of food styles and plating approaches
- Pack of 12 supports straightforward par stock planning for most cover counts
- Consistent sizing within the Alchemy range allows mixing with complementary pieces
- 190mm diameter suits starters, sides, and small plates service formats
If you are building out a full Alchemy table setting or need to match pieces you already have in use, it is worth confirming compatibility across the range before ordering. For higher-volume operations running multiple sittings, calculating total cover requirements carefully will help avoid running short during service.
If you would like to talk through quantities or how the Alchemy range fits your current table setting, the team is happy to help you work it out.
Key Features
- Fine china construction rated for commercial dishwasher repeated use
- 190mm diameter suits starter, side, and small plates formats
- Neutral white glaze compatible with a wide range of plating styles
- Pack of 12 units supports standard par stock planning per sitting
- Consistent sizing integrates with other pieces across the Alchemy range
Operational Benefits
- Maintains a quality presentation across covers through heavy service cycles
- Neutral glaze reduces the need to redesign table settings around new plates
- Pack format simplifies ordering and stock management for busy operations
- Consistent profile across the range allows flexible mix-and-match table builds
- Durable fine china construction reduces breakage-related replacement costs over time
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 190
- Dimensions
- 190(Ø)mm/ 7 ½"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Furniture shape
- Oval
- Material
- Fine China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 3.76kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- It depends on your cover count, table turnover, and how long plates are in the wash cycle before being returned to service. A common approach is to hold 1.5 to 2 times your seated cover count in circulation, accounting for plates in use, on their way to the kitchen, and moving through the dishwasher. For a 40-cover restaurant, three to four packs of 12 is a reasonable starting point, though higher-turnover operations may need more.
- Yes — fine china is a practical choice for commercial dishwasher use and is the standard material across most professional table settings at this price point. Churchill's Alchemy range is widely used in high-volume catering environments. As with all fine china, avoiding stacking excessive weights and using appropriate dish racks will help extend service life.
- The Alchemy Moonstone range is designed with a consistent profile and glaze across different plate sizes and formats, which makes mixing pieces straightforward. If you are matching to existing Alchemy stock or building out a full setting, it is worth confirming the specific pieces are from the same Moonstone colourway, as Churchill produces the Alchemy shape across several finishes.