Churchill Homespun Chroma Blue Chefs' Oblong Plate 200mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Homespun Chroma Blue Chefs' Oblong Plate is part of Churchill's established Homespun range, designed to replicate the textured, irregular surface of hand-thrown pottery. Each piece carries subtle variation...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 200(L) x 121(W)mm
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Weight
- 4.15kg
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Product Description
The Churchill Homespun Chroma Blue Chefs' Oblong Plate is part of Churchill's established Homespun range, designed to replicate the textured, irregular surface of hand-thrown pottery. Each piece carries subtle variation in its glaze finish, giving the tableware a character that works particularly well with contemporary and rustic plating styles alike. The blue colourway draws on layered glaze techniques that produce depth and richness without relying on a uniform, industrial look.
In service, these plates hold up well under the demands of a busy kitchen pass. The super vitrified body gives the china strong resistance to both thermal and physical shock — a practical consideration in any environment where plates move quickly between hot and cold surfaces, or where handling is inevitably less careful during peak periods. The glaze decoration is applied beneath the outer glaze layer, which helps protect the finish from the wear that can affect printed or on-glaze designs over repeated washings.
From an operational standpoint, the key practical advantages are:
- Super vitrified construction for strong chip and crack resistance in daily service
- Under-glaze decoration that maintains appearance through heavy dishwasher use
- Dishwasher safe for efficient turnaround during service
- Microwave safe, supporting reheating without transferring to separate crockery
- Sold in a pack of 12, suited to consistent table setup across a section
Being dishwasher safe is standard for professional china, but worth confirming — particularly for kitchens running high-temperature rack or conveyor washers, where lesser chinaware can deteriorate quickly. These plates are built to withstand that kind of regular cycle.
The 200mm oblong format suits starter and sharing portions, or composed plating where a rectangular canvas suits the dish better than a round plate. It works across a range of cuisines and service styles, from à la carte to casual dining. For operators needing a broader tableware programme, the Homespun Chroma range includes complementary pieces that allow a coordinated table setting across courses.
If you're putting together a new cover scheme or replacing existing china and want to talk through quantities or how the range fits together, we're happy to help you work through it.
Key Features
- Super vitrified body offering strong thermal and physical shock resistance
- Under-glaze decoration protected from wear during repeated dishwasher cycles
- Hand-thrown pottery aesthetic with natural glaze variation across each piece
- Microwave safe construction for direct reheating without transferring crockery
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for consistent section or table setup
Operational Benefits
- Withstands the handling demands of a busy kitchen pass and service environment
- Decoration stays intact through high-temperature commercial dishwasher cycles
- Distinctive finish adds visual character to plating across a range of cuisines
- Reduces handling steps by allowing microwave reheating on the same plate
- Pack quantity supports uniform table presentation across a full section
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 200(L) x 121(W)mm
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Weight
- 4.15kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Super vitrified china is specifically formulated for the demands of commercial catering, with a denser, harder body than standard earthenware and improved resistance to chipping under repeated handling. In practice, it tends to last considerably longer in high-turnover environments where plates are stacked, racked, and washed multiple times a day. It is the standard construction for serious restaurant and contract catering ware.
- Because the decoration on the Homespun Chroma range is applied beneath the outer glaze layer rather than on top of it, the finish is better protected from the abrasion and chemical exposure that occurs in commercial dishwashers. On-glaze or printed designs are more vulnerable to fading and wear over time, so the under-glaze approach is a practical advantage for operators running high wash-cycle volumes.
- The 200mm length makes this plate most practical as a starter, amuse-bouche, or sharing plate, or for composed dishes where the oblong shape suits the presentation better than a round. For main course use it would depend on the portion size and style of cuisine — operators plating generous mains may find it limiting, and it would be worth considering the fuller Homespun Chroma range alongside this piece to identify the right plate size for each course.