Churchill Stonecast Barley White Round Plate 286mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is a well-established vitrified ceramic tableware collection designed for everyday commercial use. The Barley White colourway sits in the lighter, neutral end of the Stonecast palette...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 286
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is a well-established vitrified ceramic tableware collection designed for everyday commercial use. The Barley White colourway sits in the lighter, neutral end of the Stonecast palette — a versatile choice that works across a range of menu styles and table settings without imposing a strong aesthetic direction. At 286mm, this is a generously sized dinner plate suitable for main course plating in restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining.
Vitrified ceramic is the standard material choice for commercial tableware for good reason. It is denser and harder than standard earthenware, which means it holds up better under the daily stresses of a busy kitchen — repeated stacking, commercial dishwasher cycles, and the occasional knock. Churchill back the Stonecast range with a five-year edge chip warranty, which reflects the confidence placed in the construction rather than being merely a marketing gesture. In practice, chipped edges are the most common failure point for commercial crockery, so that warranty carries real operational weight.
Plates of this size and material suit most commercial dishwasher configurations and are microwave and oven safe, which supports flexible service workflows — particularly useful where plating is done ahead of service or where food is finished in the oven before it reaches the pass.
- Neutral colourway suits a wide range of food styles and presentation approaches
- Hard-wearing vitrified ceramic stands up to high-volume daily use
- Five-year edge chip warranty reduces replacement costs over time
- Compatible with commercial dishwashers, ovens, and microwaves
- Sold in a pack of 12, suited to building or topping up a service set
This plate suits restaurants, cafés, and hotel restaurants running regular dinner service. The 286mm size is a practical main plate rather than a starter or sharing plate — operations needing a broader range of sizes across the same colourway will find the Stonecast range extends to smaller and larger formats. For very high-volume sites with significant breakage rates, it is worth discussing quantity requirements with us to ensure continuity of supply.
If you are building a new tableware set or need guidance on quantities for your cover count, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Vitrified ceramic construction for high durability in commercial settings
- 286mm diameter suits standard main course plating across most menus
- Five-year edge chip warranty included as standard with the range
- Compatible with commercial dishwashers, ovens, and microwave equipment
- Sold in packs of 12 in Barley White from the Stonecast collection
Operational Benefits
- Reduces crockery replacement costs through proven chip-resistant construction
- Neutral colourway complements a wide range of cuisines and table settings
- Survives repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without rapid deterioration
- Oven and microwave compatibility supports flexible plating and service workflows
- Pack format allows efficient stock building without excessive upfront outlay
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 286
- Dimensions
- 286(Ø)mm | 11¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 11.24kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A common starting point is three times your cover count per plate size, allowing for plates in use, plates being cleared and washed, and a buffer for breakages. For a 40-cover restaurant, that typically means at least 120 main plates, so packs of 12 allow you to build up in practical increments. If you want help calculating quantities for your specific cover count and service style, we can work through that with you.
- Churchill's Stonecast edge chip warranty covers chipping at the rim under normal commercial use conditions — this is the most common failure point for ceramic plates in busy kitchens. It does not typically cover breakage from drops or misuse, so it is worth reviewing the warranty terms to understand what is and is not included. In practice, it is a meaningful indicator of the durability Churchill expects from this range.
- Yes — the Stonecast range in Barley White extends to multiple sizes and shapes, including smaller starter and side plates, bowls, and various specialist pieces. This makes it practical to build a cohesive tableware set across a full menu without mixing ranges. If you need guidance on which pieces to include for your service style, we are happy to advise.