Churchill Stonecast Peppercorn Grey Chefs' Walled Oblong Plate 350mm
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Peppercorn Grey Chefs' Walled Oblong Plate is a large-format serving plate designed for contemporary restaurant and hospitality plating. The walled oblong profile — longer and narrower than...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Dimensions
- 350(L) x 185(W) x 20(D)mm
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Weight
- 5.88kg
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Peppercorn Grey Chefs' Walled Oblong Plate is a large-format serving plate designed for contemporary restaurant and hospitality plating. The walled oblong profile — longer and narrower than a standard round plate — suits structured, linear presentations and is a practical choice for sharing boards, tasting courses, or single-portion mains where the chef wants defined plate real estate without excess rim.
Made from Churchill's super vitrified china body, these plates are built for the demands of regular commercial service. Super vitrified tableware is substantially denser than standard vitrified china, which translates to better resistance to chipping along edges and rims — the points most vulnerable in a busy pass or dishwash cycle. The hand-applied reactive glaze gives each piece a subtly unique finish in a muted, earthy grey tone that works across a wide range of food styles and table settings without competing with the food.
Key practical points for operators:
- Super vitrified construction offers improved chip resistance over standard vitrified china
- Hand-painted reactive glaze means each plate carries natural variation — no two are identical
- Walled profile keeps sauces and dressings in place during service and plating
- Neutral Peppercorn Grey colourway suits both modern and traditional dining environments
- Sold in packs of 6, practical for building cover counts by the pack
At 350mm in length, this is a substantial plate. Storage footprint is worth considering — the oblong format stacks cleanly but takes more shelf space per cover than a round equivalent. Dishwasher safe through commercial glasswashers and dishwashers as standard for Churchill Stonecast, though as with all reactive-glaze tableware, avoiding harsh abrasive cleaners will preserve the surface finish over time.
This plate suits restaurants, gastropubs, and hotel dining rooms looking for a tactile, characterful tableware range that holds up under daily commercial use. It works particularly well where the look of hand-crafted ceramics is wanted without sacrificing the durability that professional service demands. If you are outfitting a high-volume operation and need to run larger cover counts, it is worth discussing pack quantities and range compatibility with us before ordering.
If you are unsure whether this size and profile fits your menu concept or existing tableware, feel free to get in touch — we are happy to talk through the options.
Key Features
- Super vitrified china body for enhanced chip resistance in daily service
- Hand-applied reactive glaze producing natural variation across each piece
- Walled oblong profile retains sauces and supports structured plating
- 350mm length suits sharing presentations and large single-portion mains
- Supplied in packs of 6 for straightforward cover-count purchasing
Operational Benefits
- Reduces chipping losses during dishwash cycles and busy pass service
- Distinctive finish adds visual character without extra effort from kitchen staff
- Walled edges prevent sauce migration and support cleaner plate presentation
- Large format gives chefs more plating space for creative course construction
- Pack-of-six format makes it easy to scale tableware stock to cover numbers
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Dimensions
- 350(L) x 185(W) x 20(D)mm
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Weight
- 5.88kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Super vitrified china is fired to a denser, harder body than standard vitrified china, which gives it noticeably better resistance to chipping on rims and edges. In a high-turnover operation where plates go through a commercial dishwasher multiple times a day and are handled at speed on the pass, that added durability makes a practical difference to the lifespan of the tableware and the cost of replacements over time.
- The reactive glaze is intentionally variable — that is part of the Stonecast design. Each piece will differ slightly in tone and pattern, which is characteristic of the range. For most operators this adds to the appeal, but if you require a very uniform table setting it is worth viewing samples first. The overall colourway and feel remain consistent across the range.
- This size works well in restaurants, gastropubs, and hotel dining rooms where the menu includes dishes that benefit from a longer, structured presentation — tasting plates, sharing starters, or composed mains with multiple elements. It is less practical in high-volume canteen or fast-casual settings where speed of stacking and compact storage are priorities. If your cover count or storage space is a consideration, we can help you assess whether this format is the right fit.