Churchill Raku Round Dish Quartz Black 160mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Raku Round Dish in Quartz Black is a small-format serving dish from Churchill's Raku collection. Each piece carries a reactive glaze finish that produces natural tonal variation during...
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 Raku Round Dish in Quartz Black is a small-format serving dish from Churchill's Raku collection. Each piece carries a reactive glaze finish that produces natural tonal variation during firing, meaning no two dishes come out identically. That characteristic suits contemporary plating styles where a handcrafted, artisan quality is part of the presentation rather than an afterthought.
Construction is super vitrified ceramic, which is meaningfully denser and more chip-resistant than standard earthenware. In a busy kitchen where crockery is constantly handled, stacked, and cycled through a commercial glasswasher or dishwasher across multiple sittings, that additional durability translates directly into lower breakage rates and a longer working life from each piece.
The format lends itself to a range of service styles — amuse-bouche, side dishes, condiment or sauce portions, small sharing elements, or tasting course components. It works across most cuisine types without looking out of place.
- Reactive glaze finish produces natural variation, no two pieces identical
- Super vitrified construction withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Microwave safe, supporting regeneration and flexible service workflows
- Sold in packs of 12, suited to building a practical working float
Sold in packs of 12, it is worth calculating your order quantity against your cover count and washing cycle frequency. Operators running two or more sittings typically need sufficient stock to keep a full float in circulation while a previous batch is going through the wash.
If you are specifying tableware across several formats or want help working out quantities for your cover count, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Reactive glaze firing produces unique tonal variation on every piece
- Super vitrified ceramic construction for enhanced chip resistance
- 170ml capacity suited to small portions, sides, and amuse-bouche
- Microwave safe for flexible regeneration and service applications
- Sold in packs of 12 to support efficient stock management
Operational Benefits
- Reduced breakage rates across high-turnover commercial service periods
- Consistent visual character on the pass without requiring special handling
- Supports varied plating styles across contemporary and traditional menus
- Dishwasher-safe construction maintains appearance through repeated cycles
- Pack format simplifies ordering and helps maintain a working float
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 practical guide is to hold enough stock to cover your maximum sitting size plus one full washing cycle's worth in reserve. For example, if you are serving 40 covers and each cover uses one dish, you would want at least 60 to 80 pieces on hand to keep service running smoothly. That works out to five to seven packs of 12, though exact requirements depend on your cover count, turn time, and how frequently your dishwasher cycles.
- Yes. The Raku range is designed for commercial dishwasher use and the reactive glaze does not require any special handling or low-temperature programmes. Super vitrified construction means the body itself is less porous than standard earthenware, which helps resist staining and crazing over time.
- The Churchill Raku collection covers multiple formats — plates, bowls, and ancillary pieces — so it is straightforward to build a cohesive specification across a full table setting. If you are specifying across several formats or mixing this range with other Churchill lines, it is worth checking glaze batch consistency, as reactive glazes can vary between production runs. The team can advise on what to consider when specifying at scale.