{"title":"Churchill Stone Oblong","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"churchill-stone-oblong-chef-plates-aquamarine-153-x-298mm-pack-of-12","title":"Churchill Stone Oblong Chef Plates Aquamarine 153x298mm (Pack of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Stone Oblong plate is a porcelain flatware piece from Churchill's established Stone collection, designed for plated presentation in professional food service. The aquamarine glaze features a sunburst centre detail that draws attention to the middle of the plate — a deliberate design choice that keeps the food as the focal point rather than the tableware competing with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a working kitchen, tableware needs to maintain its appearance through repeated stacking, handling, and commercial dishwasher cycles. Churchill's underglaze process means the colour and pattern are set beneath the glaze surface rather than applied on top, which helps the finish hold up over sustained daily service. At 618g, the porcelain construction is robust enough for regular commercial use without placing unnecessary strain on front-of-house staff handling multiple covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical points for service operations:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderglaze finish resists cutlery marking and repeated dishwasher cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave safe, supporting pass and re-heat workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlazed foot reduces surface scratching when plates are stacked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOblong format suits elongated and landscape plating styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a pack of 12, practical for building or topping up cover counts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oblong format works well for sharing plates, starter presentations, or composed dishes that benefit from a landscape orientation. It is less suited to deeply sauced or filled dishes where a rimmed or deeper profile would be more practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plate is well suited to restaurants, boutique hotels, and event caterers looking to introduce a considered colour element to their table setting. If you are building cover counts across a larger operation or want to explore complementary pieces within the Stone range, the team is glad to help you work through what you need.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833787142461,"sku":"FA628","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/ce51780d184873975dab1930269c25ac.jpg?v=1692700079"},{"product_id":"churchill-stone-oblong-chef-plates-aquamarine-189-x-355mm-pack-of-6","title":"Churchill Stone Oblong Chef Plates Aquamarine 189x355mm Pack of 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Stone Oblong plate is a porcelain serving plate designed for presenting composed and signature dishes in a restaurant or dining environment. The elongated format gives chefs meaningful space to plate with intention, while the aquamarine colourway provides a strong visual contrast against most plated foods. A subtle sunburst pattern sits mid-plate, drawing the eye naturally towards the centre of the dish without competing with the food itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn service, porcelain of this weight holds up well under regular front-of-house use. The underglaze finish means the colour and surface texture are protected from the abrasion that comes with stacking, sliding across pass surfaces, and repeated commercial dishwashing cycles. The glazed foot helps protect both the plate and the surface beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractically, these plates work well where a kitchen wants to differentiate its plating without introducing fragile or specialist tableware. Key operational points worth noting:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave safe — useful where dishes are held or finished to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe and compatible with standard commercial warewashers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderglaze finish resists surface wear from stacking and daily handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquamarine finish contrasts particularly well with lighter-coloured or natural-toned dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in packs of six, making it straightforward to build consistent cover sets by section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oblong format is best suited to restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining rooms where plating presentation is a genuine priority. It is less well suited to high-volume canteen or cafeteria environments where plate format plays a minimal role in the operation. For sites requiring a more neutral or understated colourway, the Stone range is available in a number of other finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are specifying tableware across multiple covers or want to understand how this plate sits within the broader Stone collection, the team is happy to talk it through with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833787076925,"sku":"FA629","price":187.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/f8bd37a87d5cabe239b0a9125c514248.jpg?v=1692700084"},{"product_id":"churchill-stone-oblong-plates-pearl-grey-298x152mm-pack-of-12","title":"Churchill Stone Oblong Plates Pearl Grey 298x152mm (Pack of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Stone Oblong Plate in Pearl Grey is part of the Studio Prints collection, a range that draws its aesthetic from hand-crafted studio pottery and natural stone textures. The Pearl Grey colourway has a subtle, slightly tactile finish that sits well alongside other earthy tones in the Stone series, making it straightforward to build a coherent table setting without committing to a heavily styled or formal look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade from super vitrified porcelain, these plates are a practical choice for commercial environments. The manufacturing process produces a denser, harder body than standard porcelain, which translates directly into better resistance to chipping and cracking under the repeated stacking, handling, and warewashing that comes with daily service. The 610g weight gives each plate a solid, considered feel without placing unnecessary strain on front-of-house staff carrying or clearing multiple covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom an operational standpoint, the main advantages are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper vitrified construction withstands repeated stacking and commercial warewashing cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-porous surface resists staining and cleans thoroughly in high-temperature glasswashers and dishwashers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOblong format works well for plated starters, sharing presentations, and contemporary main course plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePearl Grey finish is more forgiving of minor surface scuffs than white, helping plates maintain their appearance over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacks of 12 allow operators to build par stock gradually to match cover numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plates are well suited to restaurants, bistros, hotel dining rooms, and casual dining operations looking for a contemporary alternative to plain white tableware. They perform equally well in relaxed settings and more considered dining environments. For very high-volume operations where breakage rates are a significant concern, it is worth considering your throughput and stock levels carefully before committing to a quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are building a table setting around the Stone range or want to confirm compatibility with other Churchill pieces already in your stock, we are happy to talk it through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833553867069,"sku":"FD894","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/ba1ef30d14e6cea802a563918bba2616.jpg?v=1692705524"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/collections\/churchill-stone-oblong.oembed","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}