Churchill Raku Round Dish Topaz Blue 185mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Raku Round Dish in Topaz Blue is a reactive-glazed serving piece designed for front-of-house use in restaurants, bistros, and casual dining operations. Each piece carries a slightly individual...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 300ml | 10½oz
- Dimensions
- 168(H) x 185(W) x 185(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Raku Round Dish in Topaz Blue is a reactive-glazed serving piece designed for front-of-house use in restaurants, bistros, and casual dining operations. Each piece carries a slightly individual finish as a result of the reactive glaze process, meaning no two dishes are identical — an intentional characteristic of the Raku range rather than a quality inconsistency.
In a busy service environment, the practical case for this range rests on the super vitrified construction. Super vitrified earthenware is significantly denser and more chip-resistant than standard ceramics, which matters when pieces are cycled repeatedly through a commercial dishwasher and handled at pace during service. The finish holds up well under sustained daily use, and the glaze retains its depth of colour over time rather than dulling with repeated washing.
- Reactive glaze gives each piece a naturally unique appearance
- Super vitrified body resists chipping and crazing under heavy use
- Microwave and commercial dishwasher safe
- Sold in packs of 12, suited to consistent table cover requirements
The 185mm diameter makes this a versatile piece — practical as a side dish, a sharing plate, or a starter presentation. It is worth considering how this sits alongside other pieces in the Raku range if you are building a coordinated table setting, as the reactive glaze means colour tones can vary slightly batch to batch.
If you are specifying tableware across multiple covers or want to discuss how the Raku range fits your existing serviceware, the team is happy to help you work through quantities and options before you order.
Key Features
- Reactive glaze produces a naturally unique finish on every piece
- Super vitrified construction for increased chip and craze resistance
- Microwave safe for flexible front-of-house and pass use
- Rated for repeated commercial dishwasher cycling without glaze degradation
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for straightforward cover-based ordering
Operational Benefits
- Individual glaze variation adds visual character without extra styling effort
- Durable body reduces replacement frequency in high-turnover service environments
- Dishwasher compatibility keeps tableware turnaround efficient during busy service
- Consistent pack sizing simplifies stock planning for standard cover counts
- Versatile diameter suits starters, sides, and small sharing presentations equally well
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 300ml | 10½oz
- Dimensions
- 168(H) x 185(W) x 185(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 390g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The tonal variation is entirely intentional and is a defining characteristic of the Churchill Raku range. The reactive glaze responds differently during firing, so each piece carries a slightly unique finish. This is normal across the range and is part of the aesthetic rather than a quality issue.
- Super vitrified ware is fired at higher temperatures and to a greater density than standard earthenware, which makes it considerably more resistant to chipping, crazing, and thermal shock. In practice, this means the pieces hold up better to the handling, stacking, and dishwasher cycles typical of busy commercial service.
- Yes, the Raku Round Dish is rated as microwave safe, which gives operators flexibility for reheating or holding certain dishes at the pass. As with all commercial tableware, it is worth checking that your specific microwave output is compatible with the piece size and any food content before building it into a standard service routine.