Churchill Raku Rectangular Tiles Quartz Black 140 x 376mm (Pack of 4)
Product Description
The Churchill Raku Rectangular Tile in Quartz Black is a large-format porcelain serving piece drawn from the Raku collection, which takes its aesthetic cues from traditional raku firing techniques. The...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 4
- Colour
- Grey
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Dimensions
- 376(W) x 140(D)mm
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Product Description
The Churchill Raku Rectangular Tile in Quartz Black is a large-format porcelain serving piece drawn from the Raku collection, which takes its aesthetic cues from traditional raku firing techniques. The result is a surface with natural variation — no two pieces carry exactly the same finish — giving each tile a tactile, handcrafted quality that reads well on the pass and in the dining room alike.
In service, the porcelain construction offers the durability expected of Churchill's professional-grade tableware. The generous rectangular format is well suited to sharing plates, multi-element plated starters or mains, and structured dessert presentations where a defined canvas helps the kitchen communicate its intent. The dark quartz finish provides contrast against lighter garnishes and sauces, which many chefs find useful when composing visually considered dishes.
A few practical points worth considering before ordering:
- Each piece is unique — natural variation in surface tone and texture is inherent to the Raku finish, not a quality issue
- The large format suits sharing or multi-component dishes rather than single-portion plating
- Porcelain construction supports standard commercial dishwasher cycles
- Sold in packs of four, which suits both initial trials and stock replenishment
- The weight of each piece should be factored in where front-of-house staff carry multiple covers
The Raku range is a considered choice for operators running a menu where tableware is part of the overall dining experience — casual fine dining, modern bistros, or any venue where presentation matters without tipping into formality. If you're building a full table setting or need guidance on coordinating pieces within the Raku range, the team is happy to assist.
Key Features
- Large-format porcelain tile measuring 376mm wide by 140mm deep
- Raku-inspired finish gives each piece a unique surface variation
- Quartz Black colourway provides strong contrast for plated presentations
- Porcelain construction suitable for commercial dishwasher use
- Supplied in a pack of four for trials or straightforward stock top-up
Operational Benefits
- Natural surface variation adds visual character without relying on decoration
- Large rectangular format supports multi-element and sharing plate presentations
- Dark finish enhances contrast, helping dishes read clearly at the pass
- Durable porcelain withstands the demands of regular commercial service
- Pack-of-four format allows operators to trial before committing to larger quantities
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 4
- Colour
- Grey
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Dimensions
- 376(W) x 140(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 942g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- No — variation in tone, texture, and surface character is a deliberate feature of the Raku range, reflecting the traditional pottery techniques that inspired it. Each piece will differ slightly, and that is expected and intentional. If you require uniformity across a large cover count, it is worth ordering a sample pack first to confirm the range of variation suits your operation.
- That depends on your cover count, menu format, and how frequently the tiles turn through the dishwasher during service. As a starting point, most operators work on having two to three times their peak-cover requirement in circulation to allow for wash cycles. The team can help you work through quantities if you share your service volume.
- Churchill's Raku range is designed for front-of-house presentation and plated service rather than direct oven use. For hot food presentations, the porcelain will hold residual heat adequately, but these tiles are not intended as cooking or heating vessels. If you need pieces that can transfer directly from oven or salamander to table, it is worth discussing alternative options with the team.