Churchill Stonecast Oval Eared Dishes Barley White 232mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
These oval eared dishes are part of Churchill's Stonecast range, finished in Barley White with a hand-painted rim and kiln-reactive speckled glaze. Made from super vitrified ceramic, they are built...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 232(W) x 125(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
These oval eared dishes are part of Churchill's Stonecast range, finished in Barley White with a hand-painted rim and kiln-reactive speckled glaze. Made from super vitrified ceramic, they are built to a commercial standard and are intended for repeated daily use in professional food service environments. The eared design provides a practical grip point for both kitchen staff plating up and front-of-house staff carrying dishes to the table.
In service, the oval format and modest footprint make these dishes well suited to side portions, roasted or braised vegetables, gratin preparations, and sharing-style starters or accompaniments. They move naturally from oven or pass to table without requiring a separate serving vessel, which supports a cleaner, faster table service flow. The super vitrified ceramic construction gives reasonable resistance to the knocks and thermal cycling common in busy service periods.
- Eared handles allow safe, confident handling during service
- Kiln-reactive speckled glaze gives each piece a distinctive, consistent finish
- Suitable for oven use and direct-to-table presentation
- Super vitrified ceramic construction for commercial-grade durability
- Dishwasher safe for efficient turnaround between covers
Being ceramic, these dishes are not suited to direct flame or induction. They perform well on pass or out of a conventional or combi oven, but operators should avoid sudden extreme temperature changes to prevent thermal shock. The 232mm length is the larger of two available sizes in this eared dish format, so if a smaller accompaniment dish is required for your menu, a 205mm option is also available in the range.
These dishes work well in restaurants, gastro pubs, and hotel dining rooms where presentation consistency matters and sharing or side-dish service is part of the menu format. They are less suited to high-turnover canteen environments where robust stoneware or melamine may be more practical. The pack of six provides a useful starting quantity for trialling the format on a table layout before committing to larger stock volumes.
If you're unsure which size or finish works best for your menu style or table setup, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Super vitrified ceramic construction rated for commercial daily use
- Eared handles provide a secure grip for kitchen and front-of-house staff
- Kiln-reactive speckled glaze with hand-painted rim for consistent presentation
- Oven-safe design allows direct transfer from kitchen to table
- Dishwasher safe construction supports efficient service turnaround
Operational Benefits
- Eared handles reduce the risk of drops during busy table service
- Consistent glaze finish supports a coherent look across covers
- Oven-to-table format removes the need for additional serving dishes
- Dishwasher-safe build keeps crockery cycling efficiently through service
- 232mm length suits generous sharing portions without crowding the table
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 232(W) x 125(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Oval
- Material
- Super Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Weight
- 410g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, super vitrified ceramic is oven safe and these dishes can go from oven to table in normal service conditions. Operators should avoid sudden extreme temperature changes — for example, placing a very cold dish directly into a very hot oven — as this increases the risk of thermal shock over time.
- The 232mm dish suits more generous side portions or sharing accompaniments, and works well as a gratin or roasted vegetable dish for two. The 205mm option is better suited to individual portions or smaller accompaniments where table space is limited. The right choice depends on your portion sizes and how you're using the dishes within your menu format.
- Churchill's super vitrified ceramic is a commercial-grade material designed to withstand repeated dishwasher cycles and the general handling of professional kitchens. That said, ceramic eared dishes are better suited to mid-range restaurant or pub dining environments than very high-turnover canteen or contract catering settings, where heavier-duty materials may prove more cost-effective over time.