Churchill Whiteware Classic Plates 165mm (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Churchill Whiteware Classic plate is a 165mm porcelain side or starter plate suited to everyday use in commercial food service. It sits within Churchill's long-established Whiteware range — a...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 165
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Product Description
The Churchill Whiteware Classic plate is a 165mm porcelain side or starter plate suited to everyday use in commercial food service. It sits within Churchill's long-established Whiteware range — a straightforward, unfussy profile that works alongside most existing tableware without visual conflict.
Churchill produces these plates using a super vitrification process, fired at high temperature over two days. That extended firing increases the density of the body, which translates directly into better resistance to the stresses of commercial dishwashers, stacking, and continuous handling. For busy operations running multiple sittings or high plate turnover, this kind of construction makes a practical difference to how long the ware holds up before chips and cracks begin to appear.
From an operational standpoint, the range addresses several common pain points in tableware management:
- Edge and rim chip resistance reduces replacement frequency under heavy use
- Glazed foot helps prevent scratching and metal marking on table surfaces
- Glazed base is more hygienic and easier to wipe clean than an unglazed foot
- Classic profile stacks consistently, supporting efficient storage and plate service
- Porcelain construction is compatible with standard commercial dishwashers
There are no complex installation requirements for tableware, but it is worth considering storage volume when ordering. The 165mm size is commonly used as a side plate, bread plate, or starter plate rather than a main course cover, so consider your service format and portion sizes when deciding on quantities. Packs of 24 mean orders scale straightforwardly for larger opening stocks.
This plate is well suited to restaurants, hotels, cafés, and contract catering operations looking for reliable, dishwasher-safe porcelain at a practical price point. For operations requiring a fuller cover — or where a heavier, more substantial plate is preferred — larger sizes within the Whiteware Classic range are available. The five-year edge chip warranty reflects Churchill's confidence in the construction, and it is worth registering your purchase to ensure that cover applies.
If you are building a full table setting or matching to existing Churchill Whiteware pieces, feel free to get in touch — we are happy to help you confirm compatibility and put together the right quantities.
Key Features
- Super vitrified porcelain fired over two days for increased density
- Edge and rim chip-resistant construction for heavy commercial use
- Glazed foot prevents metal marking and surface scratching
- 165mm diameter suitable for side, bread, and starter plate service
- Pack of 24 plates for straightforward bulk ordering and stock management
Operational Benefits
- Reduces plate replacement frequency during high-turnover service periods
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without rapid deterioration
- Hygienic glazed base simplifies cleaning and meets food safety expectations
- Consistent classic profile stacks reliably to support efficient plate storage
- Five-year edge chip warranty helps manage long-term tableware replacement costs
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 165
- Dimensions
- 165(Ø)mm | 6½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 6.8kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Super vitrification involves firing the porcelain at a higher temperature over an extended period, which increases the density and hardness of the body. In practice, this makes the plates more resistant to chipping and cracking under the repeated stresses of commercial dishwashers, stacking, and daily handling — a meaningful difference for operations running two or three sittings a day.
- At 165mm, this is primarily a side plate, bread plate, or starter plate size. It would be undersized for most main course portions in a restaurant setting. If you need a larger cover for mains, the Whiteware Classic range includes larger diameter options that would suit better.
- Yes, the porcelain construction is compatible with standard commercial dishwashers. For storage, the consistent Classic profile stacks evenly, which helps with space management in a busy kitchen. It is worth using plate racks or felt separators if plates are stored for extended periods to protect the glazed foot from surface wear.