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Churchill Inked Tide Natural Deep Trays Black 220x130mm 6 Pack

SKU: JN134
Barcode: 5034414496598

£62.56(£75.07 inc VAT)

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The Churchill Inked Tide deep tray is a rectangular serving piece from Churchill's Inked collection, finished in a textured black glaze with a design influenced by coastal forms and organic shapes. The 220x130mm format makes it a practical choice for individual plated portions, small sharing dishes, sides, or pre-set dessert and snack presentations across a range of service styles.

Churchill's super-vitrified body construction is the key practical consideration here. Super-vitrification reduces moisture absorption, which matters in a busy service environment where thermal shock, repeated racking through a dishwasher, and general handling wear all take a toll on tableware over time. The glaze also offers solid resistance to staining and metal marking — both common issues with dark-bodied pieces that show contact marks from cutlery and utensils more readily than white ware.

From an operational standpoint, these trays offer a few specific advantages worth noting:

  • Dishwasher and microwave safe, suitable for full commercial wash cycles
  • Superior glaze finish resists staining and cutlery marking on the dark surface
  • Super-vitrified body helps retain heat and withstands the demands of regular service
  • Supplied in a pack of six, practical for building consistent covers
  • Backed by Churchill's 5-year edge chip guarantee

These trays are well suited to casual dining, gastropubs, hotel food and beverage operations, and contemporary café settings where a textured, natural-toned piece complements modern plating styles. They are a standard tableware item rather than a specialist piece, so there are no particular installation or infrastructure considerations — though it is worth confirming they fit your existing racking and dishwasher basket configuration before ordering in volume.

If you are building out a full table setting or need guidance on coordinating pieces within the Inked Tide range, the team is happy to help you work through what makes sense for your covers and service style.

Frequently asked questions

Are these trays suitable for use in a commercial dishwasher?

Yes. The super-vitrified construction and glaze finish are designed to withstand repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. As with all tableware, consistent racking and avoiding overloading will extend the working life of the pieces.

How does the dark glaze hold up to everyday service wear?

Dark-bodied tableware can show cutlery marks and surface contact more readily than white ware, but the Inked Tide glaze is formulated with metal mark resistance in mind. In practice, operators find the finish holds up well under normal service conditions, though heavier-use sites may notice some dulling over time with any dark-glazed piece.

What service styles are these trays best suited to?

The 220x130mm deep tray works well for individual plated dishes, sides, small sharing portions, and dessert presentations. It is a practical choice for gastropubs, casual dining restaurants, hotel food and beverage, and contemporary café operations where a textured, coastal-influenced aesthetic fits the table setting.

Churchill Inked Tide Natural Deep Trays Black 220x130mm 6 Pack

£62.56(£75.07 inc VAT)

£62.56(£75.07 inc VAT)

The Churchill Inked Tide deep tray is a rectangular serving piece from Churchill's Inked collection, finished in a textured black glaze with a design influenced by coastal forms and organic shapes. The 220x130mm format makes it a practical choice for individual plated portions, small sharing dishes, sides, or pre-set dessert and snack presentations across a range of service styles.

Churchill's super-vitrified body construction is the key practical consideration here. Super-vitrification reduces moisture absorption, which matters in a busy service environment where thermal shock, repeated racking through a dishwasher, and general handling wear all take a toll on tableware over time. The glaze also offers solid resistance to staining and metal marking — both common issues with dark-bodied pieces that show contact marks from cutlery and utensils more readily than white ware.

From an operational standpoint, these trays offer a few specific advantages worth noting:

  • Dishwasher and microwave safe, suitable for full commercial wash cycles
  • Superior glaze finish resists staining and cutlery marking on the dark surface
  • Super-vitrified body helps retain heat and withstands the demands of regular service
  • Supplied in a pack of six, practical for building consistent covers
  • Backed by Churchill's 5-year edge chip guarantee

These trays are well suited to casual dining, gastropubs, hotel food and beverage operations, and contemporary café settings where a textured, natural-toned piece complements modern plating styles. They are a standard tableware item rather than a specialist piece, so there are no particular installation or infrastructure considerations — though it is worth confirming they fit your existing racking and dishwasher basket configuration before ordering in volume.

If you are building out a full table setting or need guidance on coordinating pieces within the Inked Tide range, the team is happy to help you work through what makes sense for your covers and service style.