Churchill Stonecast Cornflower Blue Sauce Dishes 90ml (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Sauce Dish in Cornflower Blue is a small, hand-painted ceramic dish intended for table service of sauces, dips, and condiments. Part of Churchill's Stonecast range, it carries...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 900ml | 31¾oz
- Diameter
- 80
- Dimensions
- 80(Ø)mm | 3¼(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Sauce Dish in Cornflower Blue is a small, hand-painted ceramic dish intended for table service of sauces, dips, and condiments. Part of Churchill's Stonecast range, it carries a deliberately rustic, uneven finish that gives each piece a slightly individual character — the effect of a hand-applied glaze rather than a uniform factory coat.
In a service environment, these dishes work well presented alongside sharing plates, charcuterie boards, antipasti, or as part of a condiment set on a laid table. The compact size suits single-portion sauces and is a practical choice wherever operators want to move away from ramekins or plain white crockery without introducing something overly decorative or fragile.
From an operational standpoint, the Stonecast dishes are built to a commercial standard. The super vitrified body is durable in everyday dishwasher use, resists chipping better than standard earthenware, and holds up well in the repetitive wash-and-return cycle of a busy service.
- Dishwasher safe and suitable for high-frequency commercial washing cycles
- Microwave safe, which simplifies pre-warming of sauces or accompaniments
- Hand-painted finish gives each piece a distinct character suited to informal and rustic menu styles
- Coordinates with the broader Stonecast range, making it straightforward to build a consistent table setting
These dishes suit restaurants, bistros, and casual dining venues where the aesthetic leans towards natural textures and earthy tones. They are less suited to formal fine dining settings where a more refined, uniform finish would be expected. If your service volume is high and breakage replacement is a regular consideration, it is worth discussing pack sizing and stock options before ordering.
If you are building a full table setting around the Stonecast range or have questions about coordinating pieces, we are happy to help you put together something consistent before you commit to quantities.
Key Features
- Super vitrified body construction for enhanced chip resistance in daily use
- Hand-painted Cornflower Blue glaze producing a unique finish on each piece
- Fully dishwasher safe and rated for commercial washing cycles
- Microwave safe for straightforward pre-warming of sauces and dips
- Coordinates across the full Churchill Stonecast tableware range
Operational Benefits
- Withstands the repetitive wash-and-return cycle of busy commercial service
- Reduces the need for frequent replacement thanks to chip-resistant vitrified body
- Adds a rustic, hand-crafted table aesthetic without the fragility of artisan ceramics
- Simplifies sauce pre-warming during service without changing dishes
- Builds a cohesive table setting when combined with other Stonecast pieces
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 900ml | 31¾oz
- Diameter
- 80
- Dimensions
- 80(Ø)mm | 3¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 160g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The super vitrified construction is designed to handle the rigours of commercial dishwashers, including high-temperature and high-frequency cycles. They are a practical choice for venues running multiple sittings where tableware goes through the wash several times a day.
- Super vitrified ware is meaningfully more resistant to chipping than standard earthenware or bone china, which makes it a sensible choice for casual dining and high-turnover operations. That said, no ceramic dish is indestructible, and operators running very high volumes should factor replacement stock into their planning.
- Yes, the Cornflower Blue colourway is consistent across the Stonecast range, so these sauce dishes sit alongside plates, bowls, and serving pieces in the same finish. If you are building a full table setting, it is worth reviewing the available pieces together to ensure a consistent look across all covers.