Churchill Stonecast Barley White Round Dishes 160mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is a well-established choice in commercial tableware, and these 160mm round dishes in Barley White are one of the more versatile pieces within it. Super vitrified...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 170ml | 6oz
- Dimensions
- 145(H) x 160(W) x 145(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is a well-established choice in commercial tableware, and these 160mm round dishes in Barley White are one of the more versatile pieces within it. Super vitrified construction gives the body greater chip resistance than standard porcelain, which matters in a busy pass or dishwash environment where attrition rates can quietly erode a crockery stock over a season.
At this size, the dishes sit comfortably in the starter and side dish category — suitable for sharing plates, tapas-style service, soup accompaniments, dessert portions, or snack covers in a café or bar setting. The Barley White finish is a soft, warm neutral that works well under most lighting conditions and doesn't compete with plated food, which is particularly useful when presentation is a priority.
From a practical standpoint, these dishes offer a few clear operational advantages:
- Super vitrified body resists chipping under regular commercial dishwasher cycles
- Neutral glaze suits a wide range of menu styles and plating approaches
- Consistent sizing across the range supports uniform presentation across the pass
- Stackable profile helps with storage efficiency in tighter prep areas
- Pack of 12 aligns well with standard cover counts for starter or side service
Because these are a mid-size dish rather than a full plate, it's worth considering your cover count and service pattern before ordering — operators running larger services or high-turnover casual dining often find it useful to hold two to three times their seated cover count in reserve to allow for dishwash turnaround.
These dishes are well suited to restaurants, gastropubs, hotels, and café-bars looking for reliable, presentable tableware that holds up to daily commercial use. If you're building out a full table setting from the Stonecast range or need guidance on quantities relative to your service volume, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Super vitrified body offers enhanced chip resistance over standard porcelain
- 160mm diameter suits starters, sides, tapas and dessert portions
- Barley White glaze provides a warm neutral finish across varying light conditions
- Consistent sizing supports uniform plating and presentation across the pass
- Pack of 12 suits standard commercial cover counts for side service
Operational Benefits
- Reduces crockery replacement costs through improved resistance to daily chipping
- Neutral tone complements a wide range of menu styles without visual distraction
- Uniform dimensions across the range simplify stock management and presentation
- Compact stackable form supports efficient storage in space-limited kitchens
- Versatile sizing reduces the number of separate dish types needed on the pass
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 170ml | 6oz
- Dimensions
- 145(H) x 160(W) x 145(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 290g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A general rule of thumb for commercial service is to hold two to three times your seated cover count in any given piece, to account for dishwash turnaround during a busy service. For a 40-cover restaurant running starters, that typically means holding 80 to 120 dishes in circulation. Pack sizes of 12 allow you to build stock in manageable increments.
- Yes — the super vitrified construction is specifically intended for commercial environments where pieces go through high-temperature dishwasher cycles repeatedly. While no crockery is entirely chip-proof, super vitrified ware performs meaningfully better than standard earthenware or lower-grade porcelain under that kind of sustained throughput.
- The Stonecast collection is designed as a coordinated range, so the Barley White finish and aesthetic are consistent across different piece types — plates, bowls, and serving pieces. This makes it straightforward to build a cohesive table setting without mismatched tones or glazes. If you're specifying multiple pieces across the range, it's worth confirming current availability with us before placing a full order.