Churchill Homespun Chroma Blue Chefs' Oblong Plate 298mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Homespun Chroma Blue chefs' oblong plate is a commercial-grade flatware piece designed to bring a hand-thrown, artisan aesthetic to plated food service. The Chroma Blue colourway draws on...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 298(L) x 153(W)mm
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Weight
- 7kg
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Product Description
The Churchill Homespun Chroma Blue chefs' oblong plate is a commercial-grade flatware piece designed to bring a hand-thrown, artisan aesthetic to plated food service. The Chroma Blue colourway draws on layered glaze effects to produce a deep, varied finish that gives each plate a subtly individual character — consistent in quality but not identical in appearance, which suits the informal, craft-led presentation styles common in contemporary restaurant and gastropub menus.
In service, these plates hold up well under the demands of a busy pass. Churchill's super vitrified body provides strong resistance to both thermal shock and physical impact, which matters in kitchens where plates move quickly between hot lamps, dishwasher cycles, and cold storage. The pattern is applied under the glaze rather than on top of it, which helps the finish maintain its appearance over repeated commercial wash cycles rather than fading or chipping away from the surface.
Practical advantages for front-of-house and kitchen teams include:
- Dishwasher safe for fast turnaround between covers
- Microwave safe for reheating directly on the plate where required
- Under-glaze decoration resists wear from commercial washing
- Sold in packs of 12, suited to building or topping up a working set
- Oblong format supports structured plating styles across a range of cuisines
No special installation or infrastructure is required. These are straightforward replacements or additions to an existing flatware set. The main consideration is confirming the oblong format suits your plating style and that your storage and racking accommodates the plate's dimensions comfortably.
The Homespun Chroma Blue oblong plate works well in restaurants, gastropubs, and hotel dining rooms where an artisan or rustic aesthetic is part of the front-of-house identity. Churchill's Homespun Chroma range includes other formats and colourways, so if you're looking to build a coordinated set or need guidance on volumes for your covers, we're happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Super vitrified body offers strong thermal and physical shock resistance
- Under-glaze decoration maintains finish through repeated commercial wash cycles
- Dishwasher safe for fast turnaround during busy service periods
- Microwave safe for direct reheating without risk of plate damage
- Oblong 298mm format supports structured, restaurant-style plating presentations
Operational Benefits
- Withstands heavy daily use without premature chipping or crazing
- Consistent plate quality reduces breakage-related replacement costs over time
- Fast dishwasher turnaround keeps flatware stocks flowing during high covers
- Artisan finish supports premium plating without requiring specialist crockery
- Pack-of-12 format makes it practical to top up working sets as needed
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 298(L) x 153(W)mm
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Weight
- 7kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The super vitrified construction is specifically intended for commercial environments where plates go through multiple wash cycles daily and are handled by large kitchen and front-of-house teams. That said, as with any quality ceramic, they perform best when staff are trained to handle and rack them correctly rather than stacking them carelessly.
- The Homespun Chroma decoration is applied under the glaze, which means it is sealed beneath the surface rather than sitting on top of it. This makes it considerably more durable through commercial dishwasher use than on-glaze printed patterns, which are more prone to fading and wear over time.
- Yes, the Homespun Chroma range extends across multiple plate shapes, bowl formats, and colourways, so it is practical to build a coordinated table setting. If you're planning a full cover set or want to match existing pieces, it's worth speaking to us about which formats are available and how best to calculate quantities for your service.