Churchill Stonecast Lidded Stew Pots Peppercorn Grey 430ml (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast lidded stew pots are individual-portion serving vessels designed to go straight from oven to table. Made from Churchill's super vitrified ceramic, they are produced to withstand the...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 430ml | 15¼oz
- Colour
- Grey
- Crockery style
- Rustic
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast lidded stew pots are individual-portion serving vessels designed to go straight from oven to table. Made from Churchill's super vitrified ceramic, they are produced to withstand the rigours of a busy commercial kitchen rather than a domestic one — the material is considerably denser and more chip-resistant than standard earthenware, which matters when pieces are cycling through service and a dishwasher multiple times a day.
In practice, these pots are well suited to kitchens that build dishes in advance, hold them through a service period, and serve directly in the vessel. Soups, stews, cassoulets, and similar dishes retain heat effectively under the fitted lid, which reduces the risk of food arriving lukewarm at the table — a common issue when transferring hot food between containers. The Peppercorn Grey colourway and hand-applied reactive glaze finish also means each piece carries a degree of natural variation, which works well for operators who want a considered, informal presentation style without investing in expensive bespoke tableware.
Practical points worth noting for service:
- Super vitrified body offers good resistance to chipping in busy pass environments
- Oven safe to 180°C, suitable for holding and finishing dishes
- Microwave safe for rapid heating without transferring to separate cookware
- Dishwasher safe, reducing turnaround time between covers
- Supplied as a pack of six, practical for consistent table settings
The 430ml capacity is designed as an individual portion. Operations serving larger portions or using these as a sharing vessel may find the size limiting — the range includes other sizes if a different volume is more appropriate for your menu.
If you are building a full table setting around the Stonecast range or want to discuss how these fit into your current crockery operation, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Super vitrified ceramic body with enhanced chip resistance for commercial use
- Oven safe to 180°C for cooking, holding, and finishing dishes
- Fitted lid retains heat during service from kitchen to table
- Dishwasher and microwave safe for fast turnaround between covers
- Hand-applied reactive glaze gives each piece a naturally varied finish
Operational Benefits
- Eliminates plating transfer step, reducing presentation errors during service
- Keeps individual portions hot from oven to table without chafing equipment
- Durable construction handles repeated dishwasher cycles without early deterioration
- Consistent crockery style across six pieces supports cohesive table presentation
- Microwave compatibility speeds up re-heating without additional cookware
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 430ml | 15¼oz
- Colour
- Grey
- Crockery style
- Rustic
- Dimensions
- 140(W)mm | 5½(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Temperature range
- 180°C
- Weight
- 730g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The pots are oven safe to 180°C, which covers most holding and finishing applications as well as cooking dishes that do not require higher temperatures. If your recipes regularly call for temperatures above that threshold, it is worth checking the specific dish requirements before using them as a primary cooking vessel.
- Super vitrified ceramic is Churchill's reinforced body specification, which is meaningfully more resistant to thermal shock and chipping than standard porcelain or earthenware. In practice, pieces used in regular commercial dishwasher cycles tend to last considerably longer than standard crockery, though any ceramic will show wear over time in a demanding environment.
- At 430ml it is well suited to starter or small main portions — typical applications include soups, broth-based stews, and similar dishes served as a single portion. For larger mains or if you are looking at a sharing format, it would be worth considering a larger size within the Stonecast range to avoid the vessel appearing underfilled on the table.