Churchill Black Igneous Stoneware Cocotte 350ml (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Churchill Black Igneous Cocotte is a small stoneware serving vessel from Churchill's Art de Cuisine range. It combines an unglazed, exposed stoneware base with a glazed upper body, giving...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 350ml | 12¼oz
- Dimensions
- 70(H) x 140(W)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Black Igneous Cocotte is a small stoneware serving vessel from Churchill's Art de Cuisine range. It combines an unglazed, exposed stoneware base with a glazed upper body, giving it a distinctly rustic, tactile appearance that sits naturally on both casual and considered table settings. At 350ml it is well suited to individual portions — whether that is a starter, a side dish, a dessert, or a small sharing snack served tableside.
In a busy service environment, stoneware cocottes like this one are a practical choice for kitchens that want consistent presentation without relying on high-maintenance serving pieces. The material retains heat reasonably well once warmed, which helps dishes arrive at the table at the right temperature during a fast-paced service. The glazed interior wipes down cleanly, and the format stacks efficiently in storage, which matters when space behind the scenes is tight.
- Rustic exposed stoneware base with glazed interior for easy cleaning
- Well suited to starters, sides, desserts, and snack portions
- Heat-retentive stoneware body helps maintain serving temperature
- Consistent finish supports uniform plating across a large section
- Sold in packs of six, practical for batch purchasing
These cocottes are best suited to restaurants, bistros, gastro pubs, and hotel dining rooms where individual portion presentation is part of the service style. They are not designed for direct oven-to-table cooking from cold — check compatibility with your specific service method before committing to a large stock. For higher-volume operations, it is worth considering whether a larger capacity cocotte would better suit your menu portions.
If you are unsure whether this size works for your menu or you are putting together a full table setting, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Stoneware construction with exposed unglazed base and glazed upper
- 350ml capacity suited to individual starter or side portions
- Glazed interior surface supports straightforward cleaning after service
- Supplied in a pack of six for consistent batch purchasing
- Part of Churchill's Art de Cuisine Igneous collection
Operational Benefits
- Uniform presentation across all covers without relying on expensive pieces
- Heat-retentive stoneware helps dishes stay at temperature during service
- Rustic aesthetic suits bistro, gastropub, and casual fine dining menus
- Efficient stacking profile reduces storage demands in tight back-of-house areas
- Pack-of-six format simplifies stock management and reordering
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 350ml | 12¼oz
- Dimensions
- 70(H) x 140(W)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Stoneware
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Weight
- 670g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Churchill's Igneous stoneware is robust, but you should verify oven-safe suitability with your specific use case before putting these directly into high-heat ovens from cold. They are most commonly used as serving vessels rather than cooking vessels, and a sudden temperature change can stress stoneware over time.
- That depends on your covers, turnover speed, and how many dishes on the menu use this format. As a rough guide, a section running 40 covers with two sittings would typically want enough cocottes to cover a full service without relying on a mid-service wash cycle — so working backwards from your menu count and table turn is the most reliable approach.
- The unglazed base is part of the intended aesthetic rather than a limitation, but it does mean the surface is slightly more porous than a fully glazed piece. In normal table service this presents no practical issue, though it is worth inspecting regularly for chips or cracks, as with any stoneware in a busy environment.