Churchill Stonecast Rectangular Plates Peppercorn Grey 121x200mm
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is a well-established collection of vitrified porcelain tableware designed to bring a handcrafted, artisan aesthetic to restaurant and hospitality table settings. These rectangular plates in the...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 200(W) x 121(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is a well-established collection of vitrified porcelain tableware designed to bring a handcrafted, artisan aesthetic to restaurant and hospitality table settings. These rectangular plates in the Peppercorn Grey colourway measure 200mm by 121mm and are sold in cases of twelve, making them a practical choice for operators building or expanding a cohesive cover set.
Stonecast pieces are produced in vitrified porcelain, which gives them good resistance to chipping and crazing under the routine stresses of commercial service — rack washing, stacking, and daily handling. The reactive glaze finish means natural variation exists between individual pieces, which is characteristic of the range rather than a defect. The fully glazed foot allows safe stacking without risk of scratching the plate below, which matters when storage space is tight.
From an operational standpoint, the rectangular format works well for structured starter and dessert plating where the shape helps define the presentation. The neutral grey tone provides a useful contrast against both lighter and more vivid ingredient colours, giving chefs a degree of flexibility in how dishes are composed. Key practical points worth noting:
- Vitrified porcelain construction suited to commercial dishwasher use
- Reactive glaze finish produces natural variation across pieces
- Fully glazed foot allows stable stacking in storage
- Rectangular format supports structured starter and dessert plating
- Sold in cases of twelve for straightforward stock management
These plates are best suited to restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining operations running a plated starter or dessert course where presentation is a priority. They are a mid-sized plate within the Stonecast rectangular format — if your service volume or portion size calls for something larger or smaller, the range does include other sizes worth considering.
If you are building a full cover in Stonecast or mixing pieces across a menu, our team are happy to talk through what works well together in practice.
Key Features
- Vitrified porcelain construction for commercial dishwasher durability
- Reactive glaze produces natural variation across individual pieces
- Fully glazed foot permits safe stacking without surface damage
- Rectangular 200x121mm format supports structured plated presentations
- Sold in cases of twelve for straightforward quantity ordering
Operational Benefits
- Withstands routine rack washing and daily handling in busy service
- Neutral grey tone contrasts well with vibrant seasonal ingredients
- Glazed foot reduces storage wear when plates are stacked
- Rectangular shape helps chefs define and control plated compositions
- Case pack quantity simplifies stock replenishment and cover planning
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 200(W) x 121(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 4.15kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — vitrified porcelain is the standard material for commercial tableware precisely because it tolerates the temperatures and detergents used in rack and conveyor dishwashers. Churchill's Stonecast range is designed with commercial service conditions in mind, though as with all reactive-glaze pieces it is worth inspecting stock periodically for any signs of crazing over time.
- That is a deliberate characteristic of the Stonecast range rather than a quality issue. The reactive glaze process means each piece absorbs colour slightly differently during firing, so variation in tone and pattern is expected and contributes to the handcrafted aesthetic. If consistency across every cover is essential for your operation, it is worth bearing this in mind before committing to the range.
- The 200x121mm size works well for starter and dessert courses in plated restaurant service, where the rectangular format can help structure the presentation. They are less well suited as a main course plate given the footprint. Operators running a full cover in Stonecast will typically pair these with larger round or oval pieces for main courses.