Churchill Raku Jade Green Oblong Chef Plates 157x237mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Raku range draws on traditional kiln-firing aesthetics to produce porcelain pieces where natural variation in glaze colour and surface tone means each plate carries a degree of individual...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Dimensions
- 237(W) x 157(D)mm
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Product Description
The Churchill Raku range draws on traditional kiln-firing aesthetics to produce porcelain pieces where natural variation in glaze colour and surface tone means each plate carries a degree of individual character. The jade green oblong chef plate is a rectangular serving piece designed for composed, restaurant-style presentations — the oblong format works particularly well with linear plating styles common in modern British and European kitchens, and the earthy jade tone sits comfortably alongside both bold and restrained colour palettes on the plate.
In a working kitchen, the construction holds up to regular commercial dishwasher cycling without significant loss of surface quality, and the porcelain body resists chips and crazing to a reasonable standard under normal service conditions. At 526g the plate has a practical weight — substantial enough to feel considered in the hand, without being cumbersome for front-of-house staff handling multiple covers. The natural glaze variation, rather than being a liability, often reads as deliberate and craft-led to diners, which suits operations where tableware contributes to the overall dining experience.
- Porcelain construction suitable for commercial dishwasher use
- Oblong format well suited to linear and composed plating styles
- Jade green glaze with natural variation across individual pieces
- Practical weight and footprint for front-of-house handling
- Sold in packs of 12 to support consistent table coverage
The pack of 12 is a workable starting point for smaller operations. Restaurants running multiple sittings or higher covers should hold additional stock to allow for breakage replacement without disrupting presentation consistency across the dining room. No special storage or handling requirements apply beyond standard crockery practice.
This plate is best suited to independent restaurants, hotel dining rooms, private members' clubs, or any operation where tableware is considered part of the guest experience. It is less well suited to high-volume contract catering environments where per-piece cost and strict uniformity take precedence over aesthetic character.
If you are building out a full Raku table setting or working out quantities for your covers, the team is glad to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Porcelain body rated for repeated commercial dishwasher cycling
- Oblong 237x157mm format designed for composed plating presentations
- Jade green reactive glaze producing natural variation across each piece
- 526g weight balanced for comfortable front-of-house handling at volume
- Supplied in packs of 12 for consistent table coverage from the outset
Operational Benefits
- Withstands daily dishwasher use without premature surface degradation
- Oblong shape supports structured plating and reduces rearranging at pass
- Natural glaze variation reinforces a craft-led aesthetic without extra cost
- Manageable weight reduces fatigue for staff clearing and resetting covers
- Pack format simplifies stock planning and breakage replacement across sittings
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Dimensions
- 237(W) x 157(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 526g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a general guide, most operations hold two to three times their cover count to allow for dishwasher turnaround, breakage, and stock on standby. For a 40-cover restaurant running two sittings, starting with three to four packs and reviewing after the first month's service is a sensible approach. The team can help you work through a more tailored quantity based on your sitting pattern and turnaround time.
- The Raku range is designed so that natural variation is part of the aesthetic rather than a quality inconsistency — individual pieces will differ in tone and surface character, but within a recognisable colour family. In formal dining settings this tends to read as considered and artisanal rather than mismatched, provided the overall table setting is curated to match. If strict uniformity is a priority, a plain glaze range would be a more reliable choice.
- Porcelain is generally well suited to commercial dishwasher environments, and the Raku range is produced to Churchill's commercial durability standards. Under regular cycling you should expect acceptable longevity, though as with any glazed crockery, surface crazing and edge chipping will accumulate over time — particularly where plates are stacked or handled roughly at the pass. Keeping adequate replacement stock on hand is good practice for any operation running this type of presentational ware at volume.