Churchill Stonecast Berry Red Square Plate 268mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is a well-established collection of vitrified ceramic tableware designed for professional front-of-house use. These 268mm square plates are finished in Berry Red, a warm, earthy tone...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Red
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Dimensions
- 268(W) x 268(D)mm / 10.5'' x 10.5''
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is a well-established collection of vitrified ceramic tableware designed for professional front-of-house use. These 268mm square plates are finished in Berry Red, a warm, earthy tone with a hand-applied colourwash and a golden-brown band around the rim. Because the finish is applied by hand, each plate carries a subtle variation — no two are identical, which lends the collection a crafted, considered feel without requiring any additional effort from kitchen or front-of-house teams.
In service, Stonecast holds up well across busy covers. Vitrified ceramic offers good resistance to everyday chipping and staining, and the 5-year edge chip warranty from Churchill reflects confidence in the durability of the glaze under normal commercial use. The square format suits modern plating styles and works particularly well where food is presented with clean borders or structured garnishes.
From an operational standpoint, the Berry Red colourway is versatile for food presentation:
- Provides a warm backdrop that suits roasted, braised, and earthy-toned dishes
- Hand-applied finish adds visual character without requiring styled tableware accessories
- Square profile supports structured, restaurant-style plating
- Vitrified ceramic construction resists staining and cleans reliably through commercial dishwashers
- Sold in packs of 6, practical for building or supplementing existing cover sets
These plates are dishwasher safe and suited to standard commercial warewashing cycles. The pack of 6 format is worth considering when calculating cover requirements — operators running larger services or high-turnover sittings will typically want to order several packs to maintain adequate circulation between washing cycles and service.
The Stonecast range is a practical choice for restaurants, gastropubs, hotels, and event caterers seeking a handcrafted aesthetic without sacrificing durability. It is particularly well suited to venues where the visual warmth of the tableware is intended to complement the style of the food. If you are building out a full Stonecast cover set or want guidance on quantities for your service volume, the team is happy to help you work through what you need.
Key Features
- Vitrified ceramic construction rated for commercial dishwasher use
- Hand-applied colourwash and rim band — no two plates identical
- 268 x 268mm square profile suited to structured restaurant plating
- 5-year edge chip warranty provided by Churchill as standard
- Sold in packs of 6 for straightforward cover-set building
Operational Benefits
- Withstands regular commercial warewashing without significant glaze degradation
- Adds visual character to table settings without additional styling effort
- Square format supports clean, modern plating styles across varied menus
- Warranty cover reduces risk of early replacement costs in busy services
- Pack format simplifies stock planning for new openings or cover top-ups
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Red
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Dimensions
- 268(W) x 268(D)mm / 10.5'' x 10.5''
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Square
- Material
- Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 5.16kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A common starting point is three to four times your seated cover count, accounting for plates in use, on the pass, and in the wash cycle at any given moment. For high-turnover services or venues with limited warewashing capacity, erring towards the higher end is sensible — running short of clean plates mid-service is a straightforward problem to avoid with adequate stock.
- Yes, Churchill Stonecast is designed for commercial warewashing. Vitrified ceramic is more resistant to the thermal stress and detergents used in commercial dishwashers than standard earthenware, which helps maintain the glaze and finish over time. As with all decorated tableware, avoiding abrasive cleaning agents and metal scourers will help preserve the hand-applied colourwash.
- Many operators do mix Stonecast colourways deliberately, as the range shares a consistent profile and glaze style across colours, which tends to read as intentional rather than mismatched. Whether to mix or keep a single colourway is largely a front-of-house decision based on the look you want to achieve — if you are unsure, we are happy to discuss what tends to work well in different dining environments.