Churchill Mineral Oblong Chef Plates Blue 153x398mm 12pk
Product Description
The Churchill Mineral Oblong Chef Plate is a large-format porcelain plate designed for structured, restaurant-style presentation. At just under 400mm in length, the elongated shape gives chefs a generous canvas...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Dimensions
- 398(W) x 153(D)mm
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Product Description
The Churchill Mineral Oblong Chef Plate is a large-format porcelain plate designed for structured, restaurant-style presentation. At just under 400mm in length, the elongated shape gives chefs a generous canvas for linear plating — tasting courses, multi-component starters, or plated mains where the arrangement of elements is part of the dish. The blue reactive glaze means each piece carries natural variation in tone and finish, giving the collection a considered, handcrafted character without the fragility typically associated with artisan ceramics.
In a busy service environment, tableware needs to perform as reliably as it looks. Churchill's Mineral range is manufactured in porcelain and finished with a durable glaze that holds up well under repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. The reactive finish resists the fading that can affect decorative glazes on lower-quality pieces over time, which matters when you are running the same plates through service night after night.
- Elongated oblong format well suited to linear and multi-component plating
- Reactive blue glaze produces natural variation — no two plates are identical
- Porcelain construction handles commercial dishwashing without significant glaze degradation
- Designed to mix and match with other shapes and colourways in the Mineral collection
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for stocking a section or consistent table covers
At just under 400mm in length, these plates require adequate shelf space, pass clearance, and crockery racking to suit. If your current storage is sized around standard round plates, it is worth checking dimensions before committing to a full order. Weight per piece is 618g, which is worth factoring in if staff are handling large quantities during service.
These plates are well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotel dining rooms, and any operation where presentation is a deliberate part of the guest experience. They work in contemporary casual dining as readily as in more formal settings, provided the plating style suits the format. If you are building a broader table scheme using the Mineral collection, the team is happy to talk through quantities and complementary pieces.
Key Features
- Large 398mm oblong format provides generous canvas for structured plating
- Reactive blue glaze creates natural colour variation across each piece
- Porcelain construction rated for repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- 618g per plate with durable glaze resistant to fading under heavy use
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for consistent section or table cover stocking
Operational Benefits
- Supports creative multi-component plating without crowding individual elements
- Natural glaze variation adds visual interest with no two plates identical
- Withstands high-turnover dishwasher use without significant glaze degradation
- Pack of 12 simplifies stock planning for sections or full table settings
- Mixes across the Mineral collection for a cohesive mixed-format table scheme
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Dimensions
- 398(W) x 153(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 618g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Churchill's Mineral range is manufactured in porcelain with a glaze intended for commercial dishwashing. The reactive finish is more durable than it might appear and holds its colour well under repeated wash cycles, though as with all decorative glazes, avoiding harsh abrasive chemicals will extend the life of the finish.
- At 398mm in length, these plates are significantly longer than a standard round plate, so it is worth checking your crockery racking slot widths and pass clearance before ordering. Kitchens currently set up around 280–300mm round plates may find the oblong format requires a rethink of shelf or rack configuration.
- Yes — the Mineral range is designed with mix-and-match use in mind, and the blue reactive glaze is available across multiple shapes and sizes within the collection. If you are building a broader table scheme, it is worth reviewing the full range to ensure the pieces you select work together in terms of format and cover balance.