Churchill Stonecast Hints Rectangular Baking Dish Indigo Blue
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Hints rectangular baking dish is a glazed super vitrified stoneware piece designed to go from oven to table without needing a transfer to a separate serving vessel....
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 2
- Capacity
- 3Ltr | 105½oz
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 62(H) x 160(W) x 530(L)mm | 2 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 20 3/4"
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Hints rectangular baking dish is a glazed super vitrified stoneware piece designed to go from oven to table without needing a transfer to a separate serving vessel. It is part of Churchill's Stonecast Hints range, which uses a white body decorated with hand-applied indigo speckles and rim edging. Because the decoration is applied by hand, no two dishes are identical — a practical characteristic that gives the range a degree of individuality on the pass.
In operational terms, the dish suits kitchens where individual portions or sharing dishes are finished and presented in the same vessel. The super vitrified construction handles oven temperatures up to 180°C and is built to cope with the mechanical stresses of a commercial environment — repeated thermal cycling, rack storage, and regular dishwasher use. The material is appreciably more durable than standard stoneware, which matters when a dish is in daily rotation.
The practical case for this style of dish comes down to a few straightforward operational points:
- Eliminates the plating transfer step, reducing the risk of dishes arriving at the table looking disturbed
- Cuts down on the number of items going through the wash at service end
- The hand-decorated finish adds character to the table without requiring additional garnish work
- Super vitrified material resists chipping and crazing better than standard ceramic under heavy use
- Sold in packs of two, which suits rotation across a service period
These dishes are sold in packs of two. The 530mm length makes them well suited to sharing portions or larger individual bakes such as gratins, roasted vegetables, or fish fillets. They are not designed for direct flame or induction use, and the 180°C temperature rating should be observed — these are finishing and presentation dishes rather than high-heat roasting pans.
The Stonecast Hints range is a reasonable fit for casual dining, gastro pubs, and restaurants that want a rustic or artisan aesthetic on the table without committing to full bespoke tableware. For higher-volume sites needing larger batch sizes or deeper dishes, other formats within the wider Stonecast range may be more appropriate.
If you are building out a tableware scheme and want to talk through how this range fits alongside your existing covers, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Super vitrified stoneware construction rated to 180°C oven temperature
- Hand-applied indigo speckle decoration gives each dish a unique finish
- 530mm length accommodates sharing portions and larger individual bakes
- Dishwasher-safe and built for repeated commercial wash cycles
- Supplied in a pack of two for practical service rotation
Operational Benefits
- Bake-to-table format removes the plating transfer step at service
- Reduces end-of-service washing by combining cooking and serving vessels
- Durable super vitrified material lowers replacement costs over time
- Individual hand decoration adds table character without extra presentation effort
- Pack-of-two supply supports consistent rotation across a service period
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 2
- Capacity
- 3Ltr | 105½oz
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 62(H) x 160(W) x 530(L)mm | 2 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 20 3/4"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Temperature range
- 180°C
- Weight
- 1.92kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — that is the primary use case for this dish. The super vitrified stoneware handles oven temperatures up to 180°C and retains heat reasonably well on the pass, making it practical to bake, finish, and serve in the same vessel without a transfer step.
- The super vitrified construction is noticeably more resilient than standard ceramic, coping better with the thermal cycling, stacking, and mechanical handling of a busy commercial kitchen. That said, these are tableware-grade pieces rather than heavy-gauge cookware, so they are best suited to operations where dishes are used at moderate oven temperatures rather than subjected to intense or prolonged high-heat cooking.
- Churchill's Stonecast Hints range is designed for commercial dishwasher use, and the vitrified glaze is intended to resist fading and crazing under repeated wash cycles. As with any decorated tableware in a commercial setting, it is worth monitoring a small number of pieces over the first few months to gauge how well they hold up in your specific wash conditions.