Churchill Stonecast Aqueous Lotus Bowl Grey 229mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Aqueous Lotus Bowl is a hand-glazed serving bowl finished in a pooling grey glaze that shifts between lighter and darker tones across the surface. Because each piece...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 600ml | 21oz
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Aqueous Lotus Bowl is a hand-glazed serving bowl finished in a pooling grey glaze that shifts between lighter and darker tones across the surface. Because each piece is glazed individually, no two bowls are identical — a considered choice for operators who want tableware that contributes to the presentation of a dish rather than simply containing it.
The bowl is made from super vitrified porcelain, which is denser and less porous than standard porcelain. In practice, that means better resistance to chipping and crazing over time — a meaningful advantage in kitchens where tableware passes through a commercial dishwasher multiple times a day. At 600ml, the capacity sits comfortably in the medium range: generous enough for pasta, risotto, noodle dishes, or substantial desserts, without looking sparse with a more modest portion.
- Hand-glazed finish gives each bowl a distinct individual appearance
- Super vitrified porcelain resists chipping and crazing under regular commercial use
- 600ml capacity works well across pasta, curry, noodle, and dessert covers
- Pooling grey glaze creates useful colour contrast with lighter-toned dishes
- Pack of 12 supports consistent cover settings without over-ordering
The bowls are dishwasher safe and present no particular maintenance demands in a busy service environment. The dense porcelain body retains heat reasonably well once warmed, which is worth bearing in mind for dishes that need to hold temperature through a pass. The 229mm diameter is a versatile size that sits naturally across casual dining, hotel restaurants, and contract catering menus alike.
These bowls are well suited to operations looking to introduce a handcrafted aesthetic without commissioning fully bespoke tableware. For operators needing smaller bowls for sides or starters, or larger formats for sharing presentations, the wider Stonecast Aqueous range includes alternative sizes worth considering.
If you're building a full cover setting or coordinating across multiple sizes and formats, we're happy to talk through what works for your menu and service style.
Key Features
- Hand-glazed pooling grey finish with natural variation across each piece
- Super vitrified porcelain body resists chipping and crazing with heavy use
- 600ml capacity suitable for pasta, risotto, noodle dishes, and desserts
- 229mm diameter offers versatility across multiple menu styles and courses
- Supplied as a pack of 12 for straightforward cover-setting consistency
Operational Benefits
- Reduces tableware replacement frequency thanks to chip-resistant porcelain construction
- Individual glaze variation adds presentation quality without bespoke tableware cost
- Retains heat reasonably well once warmed, supporting temperature-sensitive dishes
- Dishwasher-safe construction keeps maintenance straightforward during busy service
- Pack quantity simplifies stock management for consistent multi-table settings
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 600ml | 21oz
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 800g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The super vitrified porcelain body is denser than standard porcelain, which helps the glaze resist crazing and surface damage over repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. That said, as with all hand-finished tableware, avoiding stacking excessive weight during wash cycles will help preserve the glaze surface over the longer term.
- At 600ml, this bowl sits firmly in the main course range — it's well suited to pasta, risotto, noodle dishes, and generous desserts. For starters or side portions you'd typically want a smaller format, and the Stonecast Aqueous range does offer alternative sizes if you need to cover both ends of the menu.
- Churchill's super vitrified porcelain is generally suitable for microwave use, though we'd recommend checking Churchill's current product documentation to confirm this for the Aqueous range specifically, as glaze finishes can vary across collections. If microwave compatibility is a firm operational requirement, it's worth confirming before placing a larger order.