Churchill Era Grey Oblong Plates 300x90mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Churchill Era oblong plate is a long, narrow serving piece designed to present individual portions, amuse-bouches, canapés, or plated starters with a clean, composed appearance. The grey colourway and...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 300(L) x 90(W)mm | 11.8" x 3.5"
- Material
- Super Vitrified
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Product Description
The Churchill Era oblong plate is a long, narrow serving piece designed to present individual portions, amuse-bouches, canapés, or plated starters with a clean, composed appearance. The grey colourway and radial surface print give the range a considered, mid-century character that reads well on formal table settings and contemporary bistro covers alike.
In a busy service environment, what matters beyond aesthetics is how a plate performs over time. Churchill's Super Vitrified body is a practical choice here — the denser clay body absorbs very little moisture, which helps the plate retain heat longer once it leaves the pass, and the material resists the micro-fractures that accumulate from repeated thermal cycling in a commercial dishwasher. Churchill's Eco glaze adds a further layer of resistance to staining and metal marking from cutlery, both of which are common complaints with lighter-bodied tableware under heavy daily use.
- Super Vitrified body resists moisture absorption, supporting better heat retention at the table
- High thermal shock resistance reduces breakage risk from repeated wash cycles
- Eco glaze provides long-term resistance to staining and cutlery marking
- Microwave and dishwasher safe for flexible service and efficient turnaround
- Distinctive grey radial print retains visual consistency across a busy dining room
The oblong format suits establishments where plating precision matters — tasting menus, fine dining, or any operation that uses dedicated serving pieces to structure a dish rather than relying on a round plate. It is less suited to general main-course service, where a broader plate is usually more practical.
If you are building or refreshing a tableware range and want to confirm the Era collection fits your covers and service style, the team is happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Super Vitrified body with low moisture absorption for durable daily use
- Eco glaze finish resists staining and metal marking from cutlery
- High thermal shock resistance rated for commercial dishwasher cycles
- Oblong 300x90mm format suited to individual plated portions and starters
- Microwave safe construction supports flexible back-of-house workflows
Operational Benefits
- Retains heat longer at the table, reducing complaints during slower service
- Withstands repeated dishwasher cycles with lower risk of crazing or breakage
- Stays presentable longer, reducing the frequency of tableware replacement
- Consistent grey colourway holds visual cohesion across a full dining room
- Versatile enough for starters, canapés, and structured tasting menu courses
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 300(L) x 90(W)mm | 11.8" x 3.5"
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 710g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Six plates will cover a small number of simultaneous covers — practical for a tasting menu format where this plate is used for one course rather than every course. Operators running 20 or more covers through a single sitting would typically hold three to five packs as a working stock, accounting for breakages and dishwasher turnaround time.
- The Era range is well suited to restaurants where presentation is a priority, but the Super Vitrified body and Eco glaze do make it practical in higher-turnover environments too. That said, the oblong format is a specialist shape — it works best where the plate is chosen deliberately for a specific dish or course, rather than as an all-purpose piece.
- Super Vitrified china uses a denser body than standard vitrified ware, which results in lower porosity and greater resistance to chipping and thermal shock. In practice, this tends to mean a longer serviceable lifespan under commercial dishwasher use — relevant for operators who are calculating cost-per-use across a full tableware range.