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Churchill Alchemy Cappuccino Cups 341ml Fine China (Pack of 24)

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£199.00(£238.80 inc VAT)
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The Churchill Alchemy cappuccino cup is a fine china cup designed for café, restaurant, and hospitality beverage service. At 341ml it sits comfortably within the standard cappuccino size range, suitable for both classic and contemporary espresso-based presentations. The Alchemy White range is vitrified — the clay body is fired to the point where it becomes dense and non-porous — which is a practical baseline requirement for any crockery seeing daily commercial use.

In a busy service environment, crockery takes consistent punishment. Cups cycle through commercial dishwashers many times a day, are stacked under pressure, and are handled at pace by front-of-house teams. The vitrified construction helps the Alchemy cup resist chipping and crazing better than standard earthenware, which has a direct bearing on replacement costs and presentation standards over time. Churchill is a well-established UK manufacturer with a long track record in the hospitality sector, and the Alchemy range reflects that in its balance of clean aesthetics and everyday robustness.

  • Vitrified fine china resists chipping and crazing under daily commercial use
  • Classic white finish suits a wide range of table settings and brand identities
  • Dishwasher safe for high-frequency commercial wash cycles
  • Consistent sizing supports barista workflow and portion discipline
  • Pack of 24 is practical for opening par stock or attrition replacement

Sold in packs of 24, this quantity suits operators establishing a base stock or topping up an existing Alchemy set. If your site runs high table turn or you are equipping a larger venue, it is worth considering your cover count and wash cycle timing when deciding on opening quantity — a single pack of 24 may not be sufficient par stock for a busy service period.

If you are building a full table setting or want to match saucers and other Alchemy pieces to your service style, the team is happy to talk through what works for your operation.

Frequently asked questions

How many packs would a typical café need to open with?

It depends on your cover count, seating turnover, and how frequently cups move through your wash cycle. As a general guide, operators want enough cups on the floor and in the wash at the same time to cover peak service without running short — for many sites, two or three packs of 24 represents a more realistic opening par than a single pack. If you are unsure, the team can help you work out a sensible starting quantity based on your volume.

Are these cups suitable for a commercial glasswasher as well as a dishwasher?

Vitrified fine china is generally dishwasher safe in commercial machines, but glasswashers typically run shorter, cooler cycles that may not clean crockery as thoroughly as a full commercial dishwasher. For best results and to protect the glaze long-term, a standard commercial dishwasher is the more appropriate choice for these cups.

Do matching saucers and other Alchemy pieces need to be ordered separately?

Yes — saucers and other Alchemy range items are listed separately in the catalogue. The Alchemy White range is a broad collection, so it is straightforward to build a coordinated table setting across cups, saucers, and other pieces. If you want guidance on matching items for your service format, the team is happy to advise.
Churchill Alchemy Cappuccino Cups 341ml Fine China (Pack of 24)

£199.00(£238.80 inc VAT)

£199.00(£238.80 inc VAT)

The Churchill Alchemy cappuccino cup is a fine china cup designed for café, restaurant, and hospitality beverage service. At 341ml it sits comfortably within the standard cappuccino size range, suitable for both classic and contemporary espresso-based presentations. The Alchemy White range is vitrified — the clay body is fired to the point where it becomes dense and non-porous — which is a practical baseline requirement for any crockery seeing daily commercial use.

In a busy service environment, crockery takes consistent punishment. Cups cycle through commercial dishwashers many times a day, are stacked under pressure, and are handled at pace by front-of-house teams. The vitrified construction helps the Alchemy cup resist chipping and crazing better than standard earthenware, which has a direct bearing on replacement costs and presentation standards over time. Churchill is a well-established UK manufacturer with a long track record in the hospitality sector, and the Alchemy range reflects that in its balance of clean aesthetics and everyday robustness.

  • Vitrified fine china resists chipping and crazing under daily commercial use
  • Classic white finish suits a wide range of table settings and brand identities
  • Dishwasher safe for high-frequency commercial wash cycles
  • Consistent sizing supports barista workflow and portion discipline
  • Pack of 24 is practical for opening par stock or attrition replacement

Sold in packs of 24, this quantity suits operators establishing a base stock or topping up an existing Alchemy set. If your site runs high table turn or you are equipping a larger venue, it is worth considering your cover count and wash cycle timing when deciding on opening quantity — a single pack of 24 may not be sufficient par stock for a busy service period.

If you are building a full table setting or want to match saucers and other Alchemy pieces to your service style, the team is happy to talk through what works for your operation.