Churchill China

Churchill China

Churchill China is a leading manufacturer of professional ceramic tableware for the global hospitality market. Founded in 1795 in Stoke‑on‑Trent, the company brings more than 225 years of ceramic expertise to its hospitality ranges. Churchill continues to manufacture in the UK and exports to over 70 countries worldwide.

Over time, Churchill developed specialist ceramic bodies specifically for the catering trade, becoming the UK’s leading supplier of dinnerware to the hospitality sector by the late 1990s. Milestones include:

• The launch of vitrified hotel-ware in 1980,
• The adoption of the Churchill name in 1984
• The first London Stock Exchange listing in 1994.

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Hospitality-Grade Ceramics

Churchill focuses on hospitality‑grade ceramics built to cope with the pressures of high‑volume service. Its tableware uses fully vitrified, non‑porous ceramic bodies and profiles that are engineered for strength and durability. Glazes are formulated to hold their appearance through intensive use, resisting chipping, scratching and staining, while withstanding rapid temperature shifts between ovens, hot lamps and industrial dishwashers. Alongside performance, Churchill has a long-term commitment to responsible manufacturing. The business uses locally sourced UK clay, recycles all dry waste clay and oversprayed glaze, and invests in renewable energy, including more than 5,100 onsite solar panels.

Key Collections

Churchill’s professional portfolio covers a range of collections for different styles of service, all built on durable ceramic bodies:

• Stonecast: Hand‑painted pieces with a rustic, seasonal feel, ideal for casual and contemporary dining.
• Studio Prints: Design‑led ranges inspired by studio pottery, with textured finishes and modern colour palettes.
• Alchemy: A premium buffet and banqueting offer, including trays and coordinating wood pieces for refined presentation.
• Café / Latte: Beverage collections created for busy coffee service in cafés, hotels and restaurants.
• Wood Products: Boards, risers and buffet accessories made from 100% renewable wood sources.

Why Choose Churchill China?

Churchill designs its collections around the realities of professional hospitality, drawing on more than two centuries of manufacturing experience. Its tableware is used by restaurants, hotels, cafés and caterers worldwide where reliability and consistency matter.

Operators tend to choose Churchill for:

• Proven durability that helps cut replacement costs
• Consistent shapes and finishes that support plating, portioning and brand presentation
• Products engineered for the demands of commercial kitchens and dishwashers
• A UK manufacturing base with strong international distribution
• An increasing focus on sustainable materials and processes