{"title":"Dudson The Makers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"dudson-the-makers-collection-finca-flint-organic-coupe-plate-290mm-pack-of-12","title":"Dudson Maker's Collection Finca Flint Organic Coupe Plate 290mm (Pack of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Finca Flint plate sits within Dudson's Maker's Collection, a range built around an artisan aesthetic that suits contemporary restaurant and hospitality table settings. The 290mm coupe format provides a generous, rimless presentation surface — well suited to composed main courses, modern sharing styles, and plating approaches where the plate itself forms part of the visual. The semi-matte, hand-dipped glaze produces a subtly uneven finish that reads as intentional, and the grey flint tone sits comfortably alongside a broad range of food colours and table dressing styles without competing with either.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn operational terms, these plates are fully vitrified, which means low porosity and good resistance to the absorption, staining, and dulling that can affect lower-grade ceramics after sustained dishwasher use. The fully glazed foot is a practical detail that reduces surface marking and scratching when plates are stacked during service or racked for washing — the kind of wear that becomes visible quickly on tableware that sees several covers a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a day-to-day service standpoint, the Finca Flint plates offer:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitrified construction for durability and low porosity under repeated commercial dishwasher cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully glazed foot to minimise marking when stacking or racking at volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave-safe build for straightforward reheating workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA neutral colourway that works across varied menu styles and seasonal table settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 12, practical for building initial cover counts or supplementing an existing set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plates suit restaurants, boutique hotels, and hospitality venues where presentation is treated as part of the guest experience rather than an afterthought. 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The 275mm coupe profile — wide, flat, and without a raised rim — gives chefs a clean canvas for plating. The organic flint colourway uses a semi-matte, hand-dipped glaze that produces a subtle multi-tonal finish, giving each plate a degree of individual character while remaining consistent enough for matched table settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a busy service environment, durability and stackability matter as much as appearance. These plates are fully vitrified, which means low porosity and good resistance to the repeated thermal cycling of a commercial dishwasher. The fully glazed foot is a considered practical detail — it reduces surface scratching when plates are stacked in quantity, which is relevant wherever front-of-house staff are turning covers at pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully vitrified body for durability under regular commercial use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-matte hand-dipped glaze with organic multi-tonal finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully glazed foot reduces scratching during stacking and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave and dishwasher safe for flexible service use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold in packs of 12, suited to building or extending a cover set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe coupe format works well across à la carte plating, tasting menus, and more relaxed sharing-plate concepts. Other sizes within the Finca Flint range may be available for venues needing a complementary side plate or larger format, so it is worth confirming a matched set works across your full cover count before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're putting together a new table setting or need to work through quantities across a full cover count, the team is glad to help you think it through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833976049981,"sku":"DX888","price":229.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/8869e162cf44f7fe92ecc9da128c0568.jpg?v=1692695971"},{"product_id":"dudson-the-makers-collection-finca-flint-organic-coupe-plate-230mm-pack-of-12","title":"Dudson Maker's Collection Finca Flint Organic Coupe Plate 230mm (Pack of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Finca Flint is part of Dudson's Maker's Collection, a range designed for operators who want tableware that brings genuine visual character to the cover without trading away the durability that commercial service demands. The 230mm coupe profile is a practical, versatile format that works well across starters, sharing plates, and lighter mains. Each plate carries a hand-dipped semi-matte glaze that produces subtle tonal variation between pieces — the kind of organic irregularity that reads as considered rather than mass-produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn daily service, tableware faces considerable wear through repeated stacking, racking, and commercial dishwasher cycles. The fully vitrified body provides the chip resistance and structural integrity that busy service periods require. A fully glazed foot means that when plates are stacked in the pass or in storage, the base of one will not scratch the surface beneath — a practical detail that makes a real difference in maintaining presentation over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-dipped semi-matte glaze with natural tonal variation across each piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully vitrified body provides chip resistance under heavy commercial use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully glazed foot prevents surface marking when plates are stacked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe and compatible with commercial rack-type machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave safe for brief heat-to-serve applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Finca Flint is well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and casual dining operations where an artisan or organic aesthetic is part of the overall concept. It performs reliably through daily service while contributing to a considered table setting. For very high-volume operations running multiple back-to-back sittings, it is worth discussing whether a heavier-gauge option from the wider Dudson range would be a better long-term fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are specifying tableware across a new opening or refreshing an existing cover, the team is happy to talk through the range and help you find the right match for your concept and service style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833975755069,"sku":"DX889","price":157.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/8869e162cf44f7fe92ecc9da128c0568_fef251bc-23f8-4812-a7b8-2ae2e09e7d6b.jpg?v=1692695976"},{"product_id":"dudson-the-makers-collection-finca-flint-round-walled-plate-260mm-pack-of-6","title":"Dudson Maker's Collection Finca Flint Round Walled Plate 260mm (Pack of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Finca Flint plate is part of Dudson's Maker's Collection, a range built around a craft-influenced aesthetic intended for professional table settings. The 260mm round walled format works well as a main course plate — the raised wall provides enough containment for sauced and composed dishes without feeling restrictive, and the diameter suits the majority of main course portions across different styles of service. The semi-matte, hand-dipped glaze gives each piece a subtly individual character, producing an organic grey-flint tone with quiet multi-tonal variation that sits comfortably alongside both contemporary and more rustic presentation styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a working kitchen, durability and consistency matter as much as appearance. The fully vitrified body resists chipping under the repeated handling that comes with regular service, and the glazed foot reduces surface marking during stacking — a practical detail that helps preserve the appearance of the range over time. 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The 279mm bowl features a semi-matte, hand-dipped glaze in a muted flint tone, with subtle tonal variation between pieces that gives the range a natural, crafted character well suited to contemporary plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a working restaurant or hospitality kitchen, tableware earns its keep through repeated machine washing, daily stacking, and constant handling across multiple covers. The Finca Flint bowl is built on a fully vitrified body, which gives it the density and low porosity expected from professional-grade ceramic. It handles the routine of a busy service without the brittleness that can affect lower-quality pieces. The fully glazed foot reduces surface marking during stacking, which is a practical consideration when you are moving quickly through covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully vitrified body for strength and resistance to chipping under daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-matte hand-dipped glaze with natural tonal variation across the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully glazed foot reduces surface scratching when pieces are stacked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe for efficient turnaround between sittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave safe for straightforward reheating during service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 279mm format works well for pasta, generous main-course presentations, and sharing plates. It sits comfortably in a bistro or mid-to-upscale restaurant setting and coordinates with other finishes within the Maker's Collection range, making it easier to build a cohesive tableware scheme across different course formats. 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The 250mm format gives the kitchen a versatile canvas — well suited to pasta, salads, sharing starters, and plated desserts — without the excess rim space that can make smaller portions look lost. The semi-matte, hand-dipped glaze produces a finish that reads as deliberate and considered rather than generic, which matters in settings where the tableware is expected to support the overall dining experience rather than simply hold food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn regular service, tableware absorbs a great deal of punishment. The Finca Flint bowl is built on a fully vitrified body, which reduces porosity and improves resistance to chipping compared with standard earthenware. The fully glazed foot is a practical detail worth noting: it means bowls can be stacked without the raw base of one piece abrading the glaze surface of the piece below, which extends the useful working life of the set. The multi-tonal character of the Flint finish also tends to mask the minor surface wear that accumulates with repeated commercial washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully vitrified body reduces porosity and improves chip resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully glazed foot protects glaze surfaces during stacking and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-matte hand-dipped finish suits a broad range of menu styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe for high-throughput service environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave safe for service and regeneration use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese bowls are sold in packs of 12, which suits operators building out a new cover count or managing ongoing attrition replacement. For sites with very high turnover, rough handling conditions, or outdoor service, it is worth considering whether a heavier-gauge alternative from the wider range would be more appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Finca Flint finish sits comfortably in mid-to-upper casual dining, hotel restaurants, and café-bistro concepts — anywhere the front-of-house presentation is expected to reflect the quality of the kitchen. 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The plate carries a semi-matte, hand-dipped glaze in a muted flint tone with subtle surface variation, giving each piece a degree of individual character while remaining consistent enough to work cohesively across a full table setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fully vitrified body is what makes this plate practical for commercial use. Vitrified stoneware resists chipping and cracking better than standard ceramic under the stacking, transit, and repeated wash cycles that are simply part of daily service. The fully glazed foot is a considered detail rather than a cosmetic one — it prevents the base from abrading the plate beneath it during stacking, which is relevant wherever staff are handling covers quickly and turnover is steady. The semi-matte glaze also tends to conceal minor surface marking more effectively than high-gloss alternatives, which helps the tableware look presentable further into a service period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom an operational standpoint, the practical day-to-day advantages are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe and reliable through repeated commercial wash cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave safe, useful where dishes are finished or held to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully glazed foot reduces stack damage and surface wear over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-matte glaze conceals minor marking better than high-gloss finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectangular format suits contemporary plating and tasting menu presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are no unusual storage requirements, though the rectangular format does benefit from appropriate racking to protect corners. As with all vitrified tableware, correct commercial wash chemistry will extend the life of the glaze and body compared to domestic detergents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plates are well suited to restaurants, bistros, and hospitality venues where presentation is part of the guest experience and the tableware needs to perform reliably under daily commercial pressure. They work particularly well where the plate is considered part of the dish aesthetic. For operations needing larger pack quantities or different form factors, other pieces within the broader Maker's Collection are worth exploring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're building a tableware specification or want to confirm this plate works alongside your existing pieces, we're glad to help you think it through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833975165245,"sku":"DX893","price":226.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/703c28fa6fe8f46ac4b7d7a3fe143a21.jpg?v=1692695995"},{"product_id":"dudson-the-makers-collection-finca-flint-rectangular-plate-270-x-160mm-pack-of-12","title":"Dudson Maker's Collection Finca Flint Rectangular Plate 270x160mm Pack 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Finca Flint rectangular plate is part of Dudson's Maker's Collection, a range built around an artisan aesthetic that still meets the practical demands of professional table settings. 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Both microwave and dishwasher safe, they fit straightforwardly into most front-of-house workflows without special handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully vitrified body resists chipping and crazing in daily service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-matte hand-dipped glaze gives each cup a distinctive, individual finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully glazed foot reduces scratching during stacking and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe for efficient turnaround across multiple sittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave safe for straightforward reheating during service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese cups are well suited to independent cafés, restaurant front-of-house operations, and hotel breakfast or afternoon tea service where presentation is part of the offer and throughput is consistent. Supplied in packs of twelve, they work for initial cover sets or top-up purchasing. 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The fully vitrified body gives them the structural integrity expected of professional catering chinaware, and the fully glazed foot means they can be stacked and retrieved repeatedly without the base scratching the cup beneath — a practical consideration when cups are cycling through a busy bar or pass multiple times a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-matte hand-dipped glaze with organic multi-tonal finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully vitrified body for durability under regular commercial use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully glazed foot reduces stacking wear and surface damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave safe for straightforward reheating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe for efficient turnaround between services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese cups are well suited to independent cafés, hotel breakfast and lounge operations, and restaurants where the tableware presentation is expected to complement a considered food and drink offering. 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The fully glazed foot is a practical detail worth noting: it allows cups to be stacked without scratching the glaze on the cup below, which matters when you're cycling through covers quickly and don't have time to handle each piece with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully vitrified body resists chipping and crazing under daily commercial use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully glazed foot prevents surface scratching when stacked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-matte hand-dipped glaze gives each cup a distinctive, artisan character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe for efficient turnaround during service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave safe for straightforward pre-warming where needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is sold in packs of 12, which suits smaller openings or operators looking to introduce the range alongside existing crockery before committing to a larger order. 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