Eared Dishes

These oval eared dishes from Churchill's Stonecast range are made from super vitrified ceramic and finished in the Barley White colourway, which features a hand-applied speckled glaze with a kiln-reactive effect that gives each piece a slightly individual character. The eared design provides a practical grip point for both kitchen staff and front-of-house, making them straightforward to carry and present at the table.

In service, they work well as sharing dishes for vegetables, roasted sides, or gratin-style preparations that go from oven to table. The super vitrified ceramic construction is more resistant to chipping and crazing than standard porcelain, which matters in a busy restaurant or pub environment where dishwasher cycles are frequent and handling is heavy. The Barley White glaze suits a wide range of table settings, from casual dining to more considered food presentation.

Practical points worth noting for operators considering these for regular service use:

• Super vitrified ceramic offers good durability against chipping in commercial dishwashers
• Eared design gives a secure grip for carrying hot dishes from kitchen to table
• Kiln-reactive speckled glaze adds visual character without requiring delicate handling
• Barley White colourway works across a broad range of food styles and table settings
• Sold in packs of 6, allowing straightforward stock management by cover number

These dishes are best suited to restaurants, gastro pubs, and casual dining operations that serve sharing sides or oven-finished dishes as part of a regular menu. If your service volumes are high and breakage replacement is a regular concern, it is worth considering whether a larger pack format would be more practical for your operation.

If you are building out a full Stonecast cover or want to discuss how these fit alongside other pieces in the range, our team is happy to help you work through what makes sense for your service style.

The Churchill Stonecast Oval Eared Dishes are part of Churchill's well-established Stonecast range — a collection designed specifically for professional food service environments. Finished in Barley White with a hand-painted rim and kiln-reactive speckled glaze, each piece carries a natural, slightly irregular character that suits contemporary plating styles without looking contrived. The super vitrified ceramic construction meets commercial durability standards and is intended for repeated daily use across multiple services.

In a working kitchen, the oval format lends itself to side portions, roasted or braised vegetables, gratin preparations, and sharing-style starters or accompaniments. The eared handles give kitchen staff a reliable grip point when moving dishes from the oven or pass, and allow front-of-house staff to carry and place dishes confidently without additional serving equipment. This direct oven-to-table capability supports a cleaner service flow and reduces the need for separate presentation vessels.

• Eared handles provide a secure grip during plating and table service
• Kiln-reactive glaze gives each piece a consistent, handcrafted appearance
• Suitable for conventional and combi oven use with direct-to-table presentation
• Super vitrified ceramic construction resists chipping under commercial daily use
• Dishwasher safe for efficient turnaround between covers

Being ceramic, these dishes are not suitable for direct flame or induction hobs. Operators should avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes, as this can cause thermal shock — allow dishes to come to room temperature before transferring between very cold and very hot environments where possible. The 232mm length is the larger format available in this eared dish style; a smaller option exists within the range for lighter accompaniment portions if your menu calls for it.

These dishes are a practical choice for restaurants, gastro pubs, and hotel dining rooms where presentation consistency matters and the menu includes side dishes or shared plates. They are less well suited to high-volume canteen or welfare catering environments where heavier stoneware or melamine may hold up better under more intensive handling. The pack of six offers a sensible starting quantity for assessing how the format works within your existing table layout and crockery set before ordering larger volumes.

If you'd like to talk through which size or finish fits your menu format and service style, the team is glad to help you work it out.

215ml. 37x 204x 118mm. Matt Black. Pack quantity: 6. Made from stoneware rather than traditional terracotta, these oval eared dishes offer functionality and durability and can be used for anything from tapas to mezze. They also work perfectly with plain whiteware.