Churchill Stonecast Plume Ultramarine Chefs' Oblong Plate No.3 Pack of 12
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Plume Chefs' Oblong Plate No.3 is a hand-decorated serving plate finished in Ultramarine, part of Churchill's established Stonecast Plume range. The Plume effect is achieved through a...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glazed
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Plume Chefs' Oblong Plate No.3 is a hand-decorated serving plate finished in Ultramarine, part of Churchill's established Stonecast Plume range. The Plume effect is achieved through a layering process in which colours interact and blend during decoration, producing a fluid, organic pattern that varies subtly from piece to piece. That natural variation gives the range a handcrafted quality that reads well both on the pass and at the table.
Made from super vitrified porcelain, these plates are built for regular commercial use. Super vitrified porcelain offers meaningfully better resistance to chipping and crazing than standard porcelain, which matters on a piece that will cycle through busy service, commercial dishwashers, and daily stacking. At 566g each, the No.3 oblong has a solid, quality feel without being cumbersome for front-of-house staff carrying multiple covers.
The oblong format is a practical choice for a range of plating styles. Sharing starters, composed mains, dessert courses, and tasting menu presentations all sit well on this shape. It offers more usable visual space than a round plate of equivalent surface area, giving chefs room to plate with intention rather than compromise.
- Hand-decorated Plume finish adds visual character without being fussy
- Super vitrified porcelain resists chipping through heavy daily service
- Oblong format suits sharing plates, composed dishes, and tasting menus
- Sold in packs of 12, practical for par stock and cover planning
- Consistent Ultramarine colourway supports a cohesive table setting
These plates suit restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and event caterers looking for tableware that carries a degree of visual identity without requiring a fully bespoke service. Operations running high covers with frequent dishwasher cycles should consider breakage rates and par stock levels before settling on a total quantity — it is worth thinking through those numbers before ordering.
If you would like to talk through how the Stonecast Plume range fits your table setting, cover count, or service style, the team is glad to help you work it out.
Key Features
- Hand-decorated Plume finish with naturally varying pattern across each piece
- Super vitrified porcelain body with enhanced resistance to chipping and crazing
- Oblong No.3 format measuring 11¾x6 inches for generous plating space
- Solid 566g construction provides quality feel without excessive weight
- Sold in a pack of 12 to support par stock and cover planning
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles with reduced breakage risk
- Subtle handcrafted aesthetic adds table presence without dominating the dish
- Oblong shape gives chefs more usable plating space than equivalent round plates
- Consistent Ultramarine colourway keeps table settings cohesive across covers
- Pack-of-12 format simplifies stock ordering and replacement planning
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glazed
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 566g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Super vitrified porcelain is a more durable body than standard porcelain and handles the thermal and mechanical stresses of commercial dishwashing better than most entry-level tableware. That said, no porcelain is immune to chipping under heavy use, so it is sensible to build a breakage allowance into your par stock from the outset.
- The Plume decoration is designed to vary naturally from piece to piece — that variation is part of the aesthetic rather than a quality control issue. Across a full table setting the overall colourway and tone remain consistent, so it reads as a considered choice rather than mismatched stock.
- The oblong shape works particularly well for composed plating, tasting menu courses, and sharing starters where a longer visual canvas suits the presentation. It is also a practical choice for dessert courses and amuse-bouche on more formal menus. Operators running straightforward bistro-style mains may find a standard round plate a better fit for everyday volume service.