Churchill Stonecast Lavender Chefs Oblong Plate 298x152mm (Pack of 12)

The Churchill Stonecast range is one of the more recognisable tableware collections in UK hospitality, and the Chefs Oblong plate in Lavender is a practical choice for operators who want a handcrafted aesthetic without sacrificing durability. Each piece is finished with a hand-applied reactive glaze, which means no two plates are identical — a characteristic that suits contemporary plating styles and gives a table a considered, artisan feel without requiring elaborate dressing.

Made from super vitrified ceramic, these plates are built to hold up in professional environments where crockery takes daily punishment through service, stacking, and commercial dishwashing cycles. The Stonecast body is denser and more chip-resistant than standard earthenware, which matters in a busy restaurant or hotel where replacement costs accumulate quickly. The oblong format is well suited to structured plating — starters, sharing boards, and dessert presentations all work well on this shape.

A few practical points worth noting for operators:

• Handcrafted reactive glaze gives each plate a naturally individual finish
• Super vitrified ceramic construction resists chipping better than standard stoneware
• Oblong format suits structured starter, dessert, and sharing presentations
• Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for par stock management
• Dishwasher safe and suitable for commercial glasswashing and rack systems

The Lavender colourway is one of twelve available across the Stonecast range, so operators building a mixed-colour or coordinated table setting have scope to mix tones. It is worth considering whether the colour works with your existing linen and glassware before committing to a full par — if you are outfitting a large number of covers, it is sensible to see a sample first.

If you are unsure which plate format or pack quantity best suits your service style, the team is happy to talk through your table layout and cover count before you order.