Churchill Stonecast Hints Rectangular Baking Dish Barley White
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Hints rectangular baking dish in barley white is a counter and oven-to-table serving piece designed for professional foodservice use. Part of Churchill's Stonecast Hints range, each dish...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 2
- Capacity
- 3Ltr | 105½oz
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 62(H) x 160(W) x 530(L)mm | 2 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 20 3/4"
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Hints rectangular baking dish in barley white is a counter and oven-to-table serving piece designed for professional foodservice use. Part of Churchill's Stonecast Hints range, each dish is hand-finished with a fine speckle and dark rim detail, which means no two pieces are identical — a quality that works well in settings where presentation and a degree of individuality matter.
In a busy service environment, these dishes earn their place through practicality as much as appearance. The super vitrified construction gives them a meaningful resistance to chipping, cracking, and surface scratching — relevant when pieces are moving through a commercial dishwasher cycle multiple times a day and being handled under pressure. The barley white finish reads as clean and fresh on the counter, and it complements a broad range of food types, from salads and fish dishes to pasta and roasted vegetables.
Key operational characteristics worth noting:
- Super vitrified body resists chipping during repeated commercial use
- Dishwasher safe — suitable for high-frequency commercial wash cycles
- Microwave safe, allowing direct use in reheating workflows
- Hand-applied speckle finish gives each piece a distinct, artisan appearance
- Sold in packs of two, which suits most counter and buffet setups
These dishes are oven-safe up to 180°C, which makes them usable for gentle warming and finishing as well as cold counter service. They are not designed for high-temperature roasting or extended oven use. At just under 2kg per dish, they have a solid feel without being unwieldy for front-of-house staff to carry and position.
This format suits cafés, bistros, hotel buffets, and grab-and-go counters where visual presentation is part of the service offer. They work particularly well where operators are building a coordinated table and counter aesthetic using the wider Stonecast range. For venues needing a greater number of pieces or different dimensions to suit a specific counter layout, it is worth discussing your setup before ordering.
If you are building out a counter display or matching pieces across a range, our team is happy to talk through what works best for your service style.
Key Features
- Super vitrified construction resists chipping, cracking, and surface scratching
- Hand-applied speckle and dark rim detail gives each dish individual character
- Oven-safe up to 180°C for warming and finishing applications
- Dishwasher safe for high-frequency commercial wash cycles
- Sold in packs of two with a 3-litre capacity per dish
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without visible surface deterioration
- Consistent barley white finish presents cleanly across cold and warm counter displays
- Microwave compatibility supports flexible reheating workflows without changing serveware
- Individual hand-finished appearance adds visual interest to buffet and counter settings
- Coordinates with the wider Stonecast range for a unified front-of-house presentation
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 2
- Capacity
- 3Ltr | 105½oz
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 62(H) x 160(W) x 530(L)mm | 2 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 20 3/4"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Temperature range
- 180°C
- Weight
- 1.92kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- They are oven-safe up to 180°C, which makes them appropriate for gentle warming and finishing rather than high-temperature roasting or prolonged cooking. Most operators use them primarily for counter display and front-of-house service, with oven use reserved for maintaining temperature before plating.
- The super vitrified construction is specifically intended for commercial use, offering better resistance to chipping and surface wear than standard vitrified or porcelain alternatives. That said, as with any serveware, avoiding stacking pressure and mechanical impact in the wash cycle will extend the working life of the pieces.
- Yes — the Stonecast Hints barley white colourway is designed to sit alongside the broader Churchill Stonecast range, making it straightforward to build a coordinated look across plates, bowls, and serving pieces. If you are matching to an existing set or planning a full counter display, it is worth confirming compatibility with the team before ordering.