Churchill Buckingham White Tea Cups 220ml (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Churchill Buckingham White tea cup is a traditionally styled porcelain cup designed for front-of-house beverage service in hotels, restaurants, and catering establishments. The distinctive rope-embossed Gadroon edge and subtle...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 220ml
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Cups
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Product Description
The Churchill Buckingham White tea cup is a traditionally styled porcelain cup designed for front-of-house beverage service in hotels, restaurants, and catering establishments. The distinctive rope-embossed Gadroon edge and subtle fluting give it a classic appearance that works well in formal dining and afternoon tea settings where presentation matters.
Churchill's super vitrified porcelain construction is well regarded in commercial environments for its durability under repeated handling and high-volume dishwasher cycles. The material has a high resistance to thermal shock, which helps reduce breakages caused by sudden temperature changes — a practical consideration in any busy service environment where cups move quickly between hot dishwashers and cold storage.
For front-of-house teams, the practical advantages are straightforward:
- Consistent, uniform appearance across the full pack of 24 — useful for maintaining table standards
- Thermal shock resistance reduces the rate of cracking and chipping through daily use
- Super vitrified body holds up well to repeated commercial dishwashing cycles
- Traditional styling suits formal dining, hotel service, and afternoon tea menus
- Pairs with the matching Buckingham saucer for a coordinated table setting
There are no unusual storage or handling requirements beyond standard chinaware care. As with all porcelain tableware, stacking height and handling practices will affect long-term chip rates. Churchill back this range with a 5-year edge chip warranty, which offers reasonable assurance for a commercial setting.
These cups are well suited to establishments where a traditional, formal aesthetic is part of the service offering. For very high-volume sites where rapid throughput and robust durability are priorities, it is worth considering heavier-duty alternatives within the range.
If you are building out a full table setting or matching to existing Buckingham pieces, we are happy to help ensure everything coordinates correctly — just get in touch before you order.
Key Features
- Super vitrified porcelain body built for repeated commercial dishwasher use
- High thermal shock resistance helps reduce stress cracking during service
- Rope-embossed Gadroon edge with traditional fluting for formal settings
- Supplied in a pack of 24 for consistent front-of-house presentation
- Backed by a 5-year edge chip warranty for commercial reassurance
Operational Benefits
- Reduces breakage costs through improved resistance to thermal shock
- Maintains a consistent, formal table presentation across a full service
- Withstands high-frequency dishwashing without rapid deterioration
- Suits traditional menus where classic tableware supports the dining experience
- Pack quantity reduces reorder frequency for moderate-volume establishments
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 220ml
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Cups
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 5.62kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Churchill's super vitrified porcelain is specifically formulated for commercial dishwashing and handles repeated thermal cycling better than standard ceramic. The high thermal shock resistance is particularly relevant where cups move frequently between high-temperature wash cycles and ambient storage. That said, handling practices and stacking methods on both sides of the dishwasher will always influence long-term chip rates.
- Yes — the Buckingham range is well suited to formal and semi-formal beverage service, including afternoon tea. The traditional Gadroon embossing and fluting give the cups a classic appearance that aligns with hotel dining rooms, function suites, and restaurants operating a more traditional front-of-house style. They pair with the matching Buckingham saucer for a coordinated presentation.
- That depends on your service volume, table turnover, and dishwasher cycle times. A single pack of 24 may be adequate for a small café or private dining room, but establishments running multiple sittings or continuous tea service will typically need to hold more covers in rotation to avoid shortfalls between wash cycles. If you are unsure how many packs to order for your service pattern, we can help you work it out.