Churchill Porcelain Round Pie Dishes 135mm Black (Pack of 12)
Product Description
These Churchill round pie dishes are a practical, reliable choice for kitchens and catering operations that serve individual pies, baked dishes, or hot desserts as a regular part of the...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 500ml
- Colour
- Black
- Crockery type
- Dishes
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Product Description
These Churchill round pie dishes are a practical, reliable choice for kitchens and catering operations that serve individual pies, baked dishes, or hot desserts as a regular part of the menu. Made from vitrified porcelain and finished in black, they are built to hold up under the repetitive handling, high oven temperatures, and dishwasher cycles that are unavoidable in a busy commercial environment.
In service, porcelain retains heat well once dishes leave the oven, which helps food arrive at the table at the right temperature even during a busy service period. The chip-resistant construction is important in a commercial setting where dishes are stacked, moved quickly, and washed repeatedly — attrition on standard crockery can be significant over time, and Churchill's vitrified porcelain is a known performer in this regard.
From an operational standpoint, these dishes offer a few clear practical advantages:
- Consistent presentation across covers with a clean, uniform black finish
- Suitable for oven-to-table service, reducing the need for transfer dishes
- Dishwasher safe and straightforward to keep clean to a high standard
- Sold in a pack of 12, making stock management and replacement straightforward
- Robust enough for daily commercial use without rapid deterioration
At 135mm in diameter, these are sized for individual portions. They are well suited to pubs, restaurants, hotels, and contract catering operations where individual pie or baked dish service is part of a regular menu. If you are serving larger sharing portions or need a smaller ramekin-style dish, other sizes within the Churchill range may be more appropriate.
If you are building out a crockery specification or need to match these to an existing Churchill range, the team is happy to assist with quantities and suitability before you order.
Key Features
- Vitrified porcelain construction resists chipping under heavy daily use
- Black glaze finish maintains consistent presentation across all covers
- Oven and dishwasher safe for straightforward commercial kitchen workflow
- 135mm diameter sized for individual portion pie and baked dish service
- Pack of 12 supports practical stock management and easy replenishment
Operational Benefits
- Reduces crockery attrition costs with durable chip-resistant porcelain
- Retains heat well so food reaches the table at the correct temperature
- Oven-to-table use removes the need for separate serving dishes
- Uniform black finish delivers consistent presentation throughout service
- Dishwasher safe construction keeps cleaning straightforward during busy periods
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 500ml
- Colour
- Black
- Crockery type
- Dishes
- Diameter
- 135
- Dimensions
- 135(Ø)mm/ 5 ¼"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Weight
- 3.96kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, these Churchill porcelain dishes are suitable for oven use, making them appropriate for kitchens that cook or finish dishes in the oven and serve directly to the table. Always check that temperature transitions are managed sensibly — moving cold dishes directly into a very high-temperature oven is not advisable with any porcelain.
- Churchill's vitrified porcelain is designed to withstand the demands of commercial dishwashers, and these dishes are a regular choice for high-turnover catering operations. The chip-resistant construction helps maintain appearance over time, though as with all crockery, some attrition is inevitable with heavy daily use.
- A 135mm dish is well suited to a standard individual pie portion and is a common size in pub and restaurant kitchens serving individually portioned hot dishes. If your portions are particularly generous or you are considering a sharing format, a larger diameter dish would be more appropriate — the Churchill range offers a variety of sizes to suit different service styles.