Churchill Raku Round Dish Topaz Blue 185mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Raku Round Dish in Topaz Blue is a reactive-glazed serving piece from Churchill's Raku range, designed for front-of-house use in restaurants, bistros, and casual dining operations. The reactive...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 300ml | 10½oz
- Dimensions
- 168(H) x 185(W) x 185(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Raku Round Dish in Topaz Blue is a reactive-glazed serving piece from Churchill's Raku range, designed for front-of-house use in restaurants, bistros, and casual dining operations. The reactive glaze process means each piece carries a subtly individual finish — no two dishes are identical, and this is an intentional characteristic of the range rather than a quality inconsistency. The Topaz Blue colourway has a depth that holds well under repeated commercial use.
The practical case for Raku in a busy service environment rests on its super vitrified construction. Super vitrified earthenware is considerably denser and more chip-resistant than standard ceramics, which matters when pieces are being cycled through a commercial dishwasher multiple times daily and handled at pace during service. The glaze retains its colour over time rather than dulling with repeated washing cycles.
- Reactive glaze produces a naturally unique appearance on each piece
- Super vitrified body resists chipping and crazing under sustained daily use
- Safe for use in microwaves and commercial dishwashers
- Sold in packs of 12, suited to consistent cover requirements
- Versatile 185mm diameter works as a side dish, starter plate, or sharing piece
It is worth bearing in mind that because the reactive glaze process introduces natural variation, colour tones can shift slightly between production batches. If you are building a coordinated table setting across multiple orders or specifying the Raku range alongside other Churchill pieces, it is sensible to confirm batch availability before committing to quantities.
If you are working through tableware specifications for a new opening or a cover refresh, the team is happy to talk through quantities and how the Raku range sits alongside your existing serviceware.
Key Features
- Reactive glaze finish gives each piece a naturally individual appearance
- Super vitrified body construction for enhanced chip and craze resistance
- 185mm diameter suits side, starter, and sharing plate presentations
- Safe for repeated cycles in commercial dishwashers and microwaves
- Sold in packs of 12 to support consistent front-of-house cover sets
Operational Benefits
- Withstands heavy daily dishwasher cycling without dulling or chipping
- Consistent pack sizing simplifies stock planning for table cover requirements
- Reactive glaze adds visual character to plating without extra effort from kitchen
- Durable construction reduces replacement frequency in high-turnover operations
- Versatile sizing supports multiple service roles across a single cover setting
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 300ml | 10½oz
- Dimensions
- 168(H) x 185(W) x 185(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 390g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Each piece in the Raku range carries subtle variation in tone and finish as a result of the reactive glaze process — this is intentional and part of the range's character. In practice, pieces read as a coherent set on the table, but if strict visual uniformity is a priority for your operation, it is worth viewing samples before placing a full cover order.
- Yes. The super vitrified construction is specifically suited to the demands of commercial warewashing, where pieces go through multiple cycles daily at high temperatures. The glaze is designed to retain its depth of colour over time rather than fading or crazing with sustained use.
- A pack of 12 is a practical starting point for smaller covers or as a top-up to an existing set. For larger operations or new openings specifying across a full dining room, it is worth calculating your cover count alongside breakage allowance — the team can help you work through quantities if you are unsure.