{"title":"Churchill Raku Walled","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"churchill-raku-walled-plates-quartz-black-218mm-pack-of-6","title":"Churchill Raku Walled Plates Quartz Black 218mm (Pack of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Raku Walled Plate in Quartz Black is a 218mm round plate from Churchill's Raku collection. It is produced in super vitrified porcelain with a reactive glaze finish, which gives each plate a dark quartz-toned centre and a lighter contrasting rim. Because the glaze reacts during firing, no two plates are identical — there is a degree of natural tonal variation across any batch. The walled profile adds a shallow raised edge that helps retain sauces, dressings, and cooking juices on the plate without it functioning as a bowl. These are supplied in packs of six.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a working front-of-house environment, the contrast between the dark centre and lighter rim tends to frame plated ingredients clearly, which suits considered plating styles — particularly proteins, roasted or charred vegetables, and sauced dishes where visual presentation matters. The walled edge is a practical detail for braised dishes, carved meats, and similar courses where liquid movement during service is a consideration. Super vitrified porcelain handles the daily demands of a commercial dining operation well, resisting chipping and crazing through repeated dishwasher cycles and the normal handling of busy service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalled edge retains sauces and cooking juices throughout service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReactive glaze produces natural tonal variation — no two plates are identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuartz black centre with lighter rim frames plated ingredients clearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper vitrified porcelain construction withstands commercial dishwasher use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in packs of six, suitable for building consistent cover sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Raku range is well suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and gastro pubs looking for tableware with a craft-influenced aesthetic. One practical point worth considering: the reactive glaze can read quite differently depending on your dining room lighting, so it is worth seeing the plates under your actual service conditions before specifying across a full table setup. Churchill produces other profiles and sizes within the Raku range, so if you are building a multi-course specification, reviewing the collection as a whole is sensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to talk through quantities for your covers or how the Raku range sits alongside other Churchill collections, we are happy to help you work through it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833555702077,"sku":"FD884","price":111.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/b6d54b850523c22d1d3c45f6e4500e0c.jpg?v=1692705469"},{"product_id":"churchill-raku-walled-plates-quartz-black-260mm-pack-of-6","title":"Churchill Raku Walled Plates Quartz Black 260mm (Pack of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Raku Walled Plate in Quartz Black is a 260mm super vitrified porcelain plate designed for front-of-house use in restaurants and hospitality settings. The walled profile creates a shallow well that helps contain sauces and cooking juices, making it a practical choice for braised dishes, carvery presentations, or any plated course where sauce control and clean presentation both matter. The quartz-black centre contrasts with a lighter reactive glaze rim, giving each plate a distinctive, handcrafted character that sits comfortably within modern and contemporary dining aesthetics. Because the reactive glazing produces slight variation between pieces, no two plates are identical — this is a deliberate feature of the range, not an inconsistency to be concerned about.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuper vitrified porcelain is meaningfully more resistant to chipping than standard porcelain, which matters in a working kitchen where crockery is stacked, handled at pace, and put through multiple wash cycles daily. The plates are dishwasher safe and straightforward to maintain after service without any special handling requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalled profile retains sauces and reduces spillage during service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper vitrified construction handles regular stacking and service knocks well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReactive glaze adds visual character without complicating cleaning or storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe and practical to turn around between covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of six suits trialling alongside an existing range or topping up cover numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plates are well suited to restaurants, gastro pubs, hotels, and event caterers looking to lift table presentation without committing to a full crockery overhaul. The pack size of six makes incremental purchasing straightforward. For larger operations or sites needing significant quantities, it is worth considering whether a higher-volume procurement route would be more practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are building a full table setting or mixing pieces across the Raku range, we are happy to talk through what works well together before you place an order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833555407165,"sku":"FD885","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/723bbe841bc3818f6732c346d846a125.jpg?v=1692705474"},{"product_id":"churchill-raku-walled-plates-topaz-blue-218mmpack-of-6","title":"Churchill Raku Walled Plates Topaz Blue 218mm (Pack of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Raku walled plate is a medium-format plate designed for front-of-house use across restaurants, hotels, gastro pubs, and similar food service settings. The topaz blue reactive glaze runs from the centre outward, fading to a lighter rim tone and producing a natural, slightly uneven finish that varies between individual pieces. This variation is inherent to reactive glazing and consistent across the range — it is not a defect. The shallow walled profile raises the edge enough to contain sauces and cooking juices without creating the depth of a serving bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a working dining room, these plates suit a broad range of plated courses where presentation carries weight — braised and roasted dishes, pasta, and composed starters all sit well on this format. The reactive glaze provides a natural, artisan backdrop that lets ingredients read clearly without the plate drawing attention away from the food. Because no two pieces carry an identical finish, the range has a handcrafted quality that tends to work particularly well in independent and casual dining settings where tableware forms part of the overall atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plates are made from super vitrified porcelain, which provides reliable resistance to the chipping and thermal stress that comes with continuous commercial handling, stackable storage, and regular dishwasher cycles. Practical points worth noting for operators:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReactive glaze finish is dishwasher safe and holds up under repeated commercial wash cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalled profile helps contain sauces and reduces spillage during plating and service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper vitrified construction resists chipping under normal commercial handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopaz blue colouring provides a distinctive backdrop that enhances food presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack-of-six format supports consistent batch purchasing for table settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with all reactive-glazed tableware, minor colour variation between pieces is a natural outcome of the manufacturing process. Operators specifying across multiple covers are generally better served ordering from a single production run where possible, though some variation between batches should be expected as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plate is well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and casual dining venues where tableware contributes to the dining experience. For operations needing a larger surface area or higher-volume output, alternative formats exist within the Raku collection and the wider Churchill catalogue. If you are building a full table setting or combining pieces across ranges, the team are happy to talk through your requirements before you commit to quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833555308861,"sku":"FD886","price":112.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/46bddc5bfe0d4694bab9fd3b24d0f479.jpg?v=1692705480"},{"product_id":"churchill-raku-walled-plates-topaz-blue-260mm-pack-of-6","title":"Churchill Raku Walled Plates Topaz Blue 260mm (Pack of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Raku range is a well-regarded tableware collection built around reactive glazes that give each piece a natural, slightly organic character. These walled plates in topaz blue carry a glaze that deepens towards the centre and lightens towards the rim, meaning no two plates are completely identical. That quality makes them a practical choice for operators who want tableware that contributes to the overall look of a cover without relying on elaborate food styling alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe walled profile creates a shallow well across the plate surface, which does a useful job of retaining sauces and dressings during plating and through the pass. For composed dishes, braised mains, carved proteins with a sauce finish, or anything where liquid pooling would affect presentation, this format is more forgiving than a flat plate. It also reduces the likelihood of spillage during service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a durability standpoint, the super vitrified porcelain construction is meaningfully more resistant to chipping and crazing than standard porcelain — relevant in any operation where plates are stacked, racked through commercial dishwashers multiple times daily, and handled quickly during busy service periods. The reactive glaze holds up well under commercial dishwasher conditions without the finish degrading noticeably over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalled profile retains sauces and reduces spillage during service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReactive topaz blue glaze gives a handcrafted appearance per piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper vitrified construction withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold in sixes — practical for incremental cover builds or topping up existing sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to contemporary restaurant, hotel dining, and gastropub settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Raku range suits operators running contemporary menus where tableware is expected to carry some visual weight. It works particularly well alongside other pieces in the Raku collection if you are building a coordinated table setting. If you are specifying across a full cover count or mixing formats within the range, it is worth having a conversation with us about quantities and which complementary pieces work best together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833555243325,"sku":"FD887","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/32def897e134b4e0e720a588d2cc48f9.jpg?v=1692705485"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/collections\/churchill-raku-walled.oembed","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}