{"title":"Churchill Stone Oval","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"churchill-stone-oval-coupe-plates-aquamarine-317-x-255mm-pack-of-12","title":"Churchill Stone Oval Coupe Plates Aquamarine 317x255mm Pack of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Stone Oval Coupe plate is a porcelain flatware piece from Churchill's well-established Stone range. The oval coupe profile presents an unrimmed surface with a subtle sunburst texture towards the centre — a design detail that frames plated dishes without drawing attention away from them. The Aquamarine colourway is a muted, earthy tone that sits comfortably within the natural, organic aesthetic the Stone range is known for across the UK hospitality sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a busy front-of-house environment, appearance needs to hold up across hundreds of covers and dishwasher cycles. Churchill applies the colour beneath the glaze rather than on top of it, which provides meaningful resistance to cutlery marking, surface scratching, and the colour fade that underglaze-free alternatives often show after extended commercial use. The glazed foot protects both the plate surface and the shelving or racks it rests on during storage and stacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plate is well suited to a range of service operations:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain course and sharing plate presentation across varied cuisine styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-volume plated service where a consistent look across covers matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchens running commercial dishwashers — the range is rated dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePass warmers and microwave finishing, as the plates are microwave safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt just under a kilogram per plate, the weight is consistent with porcelain of this size. If you are ordering in volume, it is worth factoring the cumulative weight into your shelving loads. The oval format also takes slightly more rack and cupboard space than a round plate of similar diameter — practical to confirm before committing to quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plate works well for independent restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and contract catering operations looking for a practical flatware option with a distinctive but restrained finish. If a different colourway or size within the Stone range would better suit your service style, the team are glad to help you work through the options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833787339069,"sku":"FA626","price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/112b5df0949551131c140fd795fa3314.jpg?v=1692700070"},{"product_id":"churchill-stone-oval-coupe-plates-aquamarine-270-x-229mm-pack-of-12","title":"Churchill Stone Oval Coupe Plates Aquamarine 270x229mm Pack of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Stone Oval Coupe is a porcelain flatware piece from Churchill's established Stone range. The oval coupe format provides a generous, relatively flat presentation surface — well suited to plated main courses and starter presentations — while the Aquamarine colourway gives the piece a distinctive character that sits comfortably against a range of food styles and linen choices. A sunburst texture radiates from the centre of the plate, drawing the eye toward the dish without competing with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a working restaurant environment, tableware is handled heavily every day — stacked, racked, and cycled repeatedly through commercial dishwashers. Churchill's underglaze construction means the colour and texture sit beneath the glaze layer rather than on the surface, which gives the plate considerably better resistance to the dulling and wear that can make patterned tableware look tired within a season of regular use. Both microwave and dishwasher safe, the plates fit into standard front-of-house workflows without any special handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom an operational standpoint, the range offers a few practical advantages worth noting:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderglaze finish retains colour and texture through repeated commercial dishwash cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOval coupe shape provides a clean, uncluttered surface for plated courses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave safe, which supports pass reheating and mise en place workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlazed foot helps reduce scuffing on table surfaces and during stacking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a pack of 12, suited to building or topping up covers in one order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the Aquamarine finish is a specific colourway within the Stone range, operators ordering replacements over time should keep a note of the colourway reference to maintain consistency across covers. Churchill's Stone collection spans multiple shapes, so building a mixed setting that combines oval and round pieces within the same range is a straightforward option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plate is well suited to independent restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and bistros building a cohesive table identity around a coloured porcelain range. It is a practical choice for operations that want character in their tableware without the fragility concerns associated with more elaborate surface decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning a full table setting around the Stone range or working out quantities for a new opening, the team is glad to help you think it through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833787207997,"sku":"FA627","price":256.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/3429e07c0f8e9ee88baa1d6091c2c617.jpg?v=1692700074"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/collections\/churchill-stone-oval.oembed","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}