Churchill Bit on the Side Square Dip Dishes 142ml (Pack of 24)
Product Description
These small square porcelain dishes from Churchill's Bit on the Side range are designed for presenting sauces, dips, condiments, and small side portions alongside a main plate or sharing board....
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 142ml | 5oz
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Dishes
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Product Description
These small square porcelain dishes from Churchill's Bit on the Side range are designed for presenting sauces, dips, condiments, and small side portions alongside a main plate or sharing board. The square format sits neatly against round crockery and suits contemporary plating styles where a geometric accent piece adds structure to the cover without overcomplicating it.
In a busy service environment, small accompaniment dishes take a considerable amount of handling — cleared, stacked, run through the dishwasher, and reset across every service. Churchill's porcelain construction stands up well to regular commercial dishwasher cycles, and the white glaze resists everyday staining from the condiments and dressings these dishes are most commonly used for. They are a practical choice where reliability and a consistent appearance across a full section of covers matter.
Common uses in commercial operations include:
- Dipping sauces and dressings alongside starters or sharing boards
- Small side portions — pickles, slaws, garnishes
- Condiment presentation in café and casual dining settings
- Tapas-style and small-plates menus
As with any tableware, some chipping and wear is normal over time in high-volume operations. Purchasing in a pack of 24 provides reasonable cover for natural attrition without committing to a large upfront investment. For sites turning very high covers, it is worth thinking through your replacement cycle before settling on quantity.
These dishes are well suited to independent restaurants, cafés, and casual dining venues running sharing or small-plates formats. If you are building out a full tableware range or planning for a new opening and want to talk through quantities, our team is glad to help.
Key Features
- Porcelain construction withstands regular commercial dishwasher cycles reliably
- 142ml capacity suits dipping sauces, condiments, and small side portions
- Square format complements round main plates in contemporary cover layouts
- White glaze resists everyday staining from common sauces and dressings
- Pack of 24 provides practical cover for attrition across a full section
Operational Benefits
- Maintains a clean, consistent appearance across a full section of covers
- Reduces breakage-related disruption with durable everyday porcelain construction
- Adds structure to contemporary plating without complicating the cover
- Supports efficient turnover with dishwasher-safe, quick-reset tableware
- Allows straightforward stock management with a single-pack 24-piece quantity
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 142ml | 5oz
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Dishes
- Dimensions
- 127(H) x 302(W) x 302(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Square
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Weight
- 2kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For a venue running 30 to 40 covers where dip dishes appear on multiple menu items, a single pack of 24 is generally sufficient as a working set, though most operators keep a small buffer for attrition. Higher-volume sites or those running sharing-heavy menus will usually want two or more packs to maintain consistent cover without running short mid-service.
- Yes — Churchill's porcelain is intended for regular commercial dishwasher use and holds up well under the temperatures and detergents typical of a commercial glasswasher or dishwasher cycle. As with all tableware, some wear is expected over time, but these dishes are built for the repeated handling and washing that comes with busy service.
- The Bit on the Side range is designed as a coordinated collection of accompaniment pieces, so these square dip dishes can sit alongside other shapes and formats within the same range for a consistent look across the table. If you are mixing pieces across a new tableware spec, it is worth checking the full range before ordering to make sure everything works together visually.