{"title":"Churchill Alchemy Rectangular","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"churchill-alchemy-rectangular-melamine-trays-145x-300mm-pack-of-6","title":"Churchill Alchemy Melamine Rectangular Trays 145x300mm (Pack of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Alchemy Melamine Rectangular Trays are designed to sit alongside the existing Alchemy ceramic tableware range. They share the same footprint as the ceramic pieces, which means the two materials can be used together across a buffet or canapé spread without the display looking mismatched. The black sparkle finish is consistent with the wider Alchemy aesthetic and works across both informal and more formal food presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn practice, these trays are commonly used for canapé service, artisan bread and charcuterie displays, and small-plate buffet presentations. The melamine construction makes them noticeably lighter than ceramic equivalents, which matters when front-of-house staff are handling multiple pieces during a busy service. They are dishwasher safe, so turnaround between sittings is straightforward without the need for hand-washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight melamine reduces handling fatigue during repeated service runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack sparkle finish suits both casual buffets and smarter presentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe for consistent, fast turnaround between sittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched footprint to Alchemy ceramics for coordinated buffet displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold in a pack of six, providing a practical working quantity from a single order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are no electrical, water, or installation requirements. The main practical consideration is storage — melamine can scuff or mark if stacked carelessly against harder surfaces, and some operators use cloth dividers between trays to preserve the finish over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese trays are well suited to hotels, event caterers, and restaurants running buffet or reception service, particularly those already using Churchill Alchemy tableware. If you are outfitting a larger operation and need to work out the right quantities or formats, it is worth having a conversation with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834246451517,"sku":"DP888","price":105.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/d8765f3df20ac2295d6368ea9212701c.jpg?v=1692690152"},{"product_id":"churchill-alchemy-rectangular-melamine-trays-150x-560mm-pack-of-4","title":"Churchill Alchemy Melamine Rectangular Trays 560mm Black Sparkle (Pack of 4)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese rectangular melamine trays are part of Churchill's Alchemy range, designed to sit alongside the ceramic Alchemy pieces and provide a coordinated look across buffet and ambient food displays. The Black Sparkle finish gives a clean, contemporary appearance that works equally well in casual and formal settings, and the 560mm length provides a useful surface area for canapé runs, charcuterie presentations, or bread and pastry displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn practice, the main advantage over ceramic is straightforward: melamine is significantly lighter and far more resistant to accidental damage. For front-of-house teams managing extended buffet service — particularly in hotels, event venues, and function catering — that reduction in weight and breakage risk matters over the course of a long shift. These trays are built to handle repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without deteriorating, which keeps end-of-service turnaround manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight melamine construction reduces handling strain during extended service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Sparkle finish coordinates with existing Alchemy ceramic tableware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe for efficient end-of-service clearing and turnaround\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRobust enough for daily use in high-turnover hospitality environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e560mm length offers a practical surface area for buffet and display use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is worth being clear about what these trays are not suitable for: they should not go into an oven or microwave, and are not intended for serving food that is hot from the kitchen. They are ambient presentation items. If you need a tray that can move directly from a heat source to the table, a stainless steel or ceramic option would be the more appropriate choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are well suited to hotels, wedding and events caterers, restaurants with buffet offerings, and catering hire companies that need display-quality tableware capable of standing up to regular commercial washing. If you are building out a full Alchemy buffet scheme and want to talk through how the pieces work together, the team is glad to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834245992765,"sku":"DP890","price":157.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/fe5e15ba65b5197e0baa20ab37b84bf0.jpg?v=1692690164"},{"product_id":"churchill-alchemy-rectangular-melamine-trays-325x-530mm-pack-of-2","title":"Churchill Alchemy Melamine Rectangular Trays 325x530mm (Pack of 2)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese rectangular melamine trays from Churchill's Alchemy range are designed for buffet service, canapé presentation, and food display in front-of-house settings. The black sparkle finish matches the aesthetic of Churchill's ceramic Alchemy tableware, allowing operators to mix materials across a display layout while maintaining a consistent look. At 325x530mm, each tray offers a generous surface area suited to sharing boards, walk-around canapé service, or tiered buffet stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelamine is a practical choice for high-turnover hospitality environments. It resists chipping and cracking under the repeated handling typical of conference catering, function suites, and hotel buffets, and it holds up better visually over time than many plain or matt finishes. The material is also considerably lighter than ceramic equivalents of the same footprint, which matters during extended service periods when staff are handling trays repeatedly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChip-resistant melamine construction tolerates regular commercial handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight build reduces handling fatigue during long service periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack sparkle finish presents food cleanly and ages well in service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootprint matches Churchill's ceramic Alchemy range for consistent display layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe for straightforward turnaround between sittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing complex to consider in terms of deployment — no power, no installation, no preparation. They are sold in packs of two, which suits operators building stock incrementally or running smaller functions. For sites running large-scale buffets with multiple sittings, it is worth thinking through how many trays you will need in active rotation before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese trays are well suited to hotels, conference venues, corporate caterers, and event catering operations with a regular buffet programme. If you are unsure how many to factor in for your service model or want to discuss how they sit alongside other Alchemy pieces, the team is happy to talk it through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834245927229,"sku":"DP891","price":121.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/d88cf5f096fd38b578ad00c236e51372.jpg?v=1692690169"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/collections\/churchill-alchemy-rectangular.oembed","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}