Churchill Stonecast Patina Oblong Chef Plates Rustic Teal 298x153mm (12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range takes its visual cues from aged natural materials — the worn patina of leather, weathered wood, and oxidised stone. The Rustic Teal colourway carries that...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Dimensions
- 153(W) x 298(D)mm
Downloads
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range takes its visual cues from aged natural materials — the worn patina of leather, weathered wood, and oxidised stone. The Rustic Teal colourway carries that character well, with hand-applied surface variation that means no two pieces look entirely identical. These oblong chef plates are sized for plated starters, sharing boards, or structured tasting portions, and the elongated format suits modern plating styles that don't translate easily onto a standard round plate.
Constructed from vitrified porcelain, these plates are built to withstand the repetitive handling, thermal cycling, and commercial dishwasher passes that come with regular service. The hand-painted finish is sealed into the glaze rather than sitting on top of it, which helps maintain the appearance through sustained use. At 623g per plate, there is enough weight to feel substantial on the table without being cumbersome for front-of-house staff to carry across a busy dining room.
- Dishwasher safe and suitable for microwave use during service
- Consistent oblong format supports structured, repeatable plating
- Hand-painted Rustic Teal finish adds character without fragility
- Vitrified porcelain construction resists chipping under commercial conditions
- Pack of 12 provides a practical working quantity for most operations
A pack of 12 is a reasonable starting point for many operations, though sites running multiple covers simultaneously — or venues that plate the same format across several courses — may want to consider holding additional packs to maintain consistency if breakages occur over time. As with any hand-finished ware, there will be natural variation in surface tone between production batches, so ordering sufficient stock in one go is worth considering if uniformity across a large cover count matters to you.
These plates suit restaurants, bistros, and event caterers looking to add visual texture to their table setting without resorting to overtly rustic or farmhouse aesthetics. The Stonecast Patina range sits within Churchill's broader artisan-influenced portfolio, and complementary pieces in the same colourway are available for operators wanting to build a coherent cover across courses.
If you're unsure how many packs to order for your cover count, or want to discuss how the Rustic Teal colourway works alongside other pieces in the range, we're happy to help you think it through before you commit.
Key Features
- Hand-painted Rustic Teal glaze with natural surface variation per piece
- Vitrified porcelain construction rated for commercial dishwasher use
- Oblong 298 x 153mm format suits structured plating and sharing presentations
- Microwave safe for controlled reheating during service
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for consistent table-setting quantities
Operational Benefits
- Consistent oblong shape supports repeatable plating across multiple covers
- Durable porcelain maintains appearance through regular commercial dishwasher cycles
- Tactile hand-finished surface adds visual interest without compromising serviceability
- Microwave compatibility gives kitchen teams flexibility during plated service
- Substantial weight improves perceived quality on the table for diners
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Dimensions
- 153(W) x 298(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 623g
Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions
- The Rustic Teal finish is integral to the glaze rather than a surface application, which means it is not susceptible to the fading or flaking you might see with printed or transfer decorations. Routine commercial dishwasher cycles should not degrade the appearance, though prolonged use of heavily alkaline detergents at high concentrations can affect glazed finishes on any porcelain ware over time.
- As a working guide, most operators aim to hold at least 1.5 to 2 times their cover count in any given plate format to allow for dishwasher turnaround and inevitable breakages. For a 40-cover restaurant using this plate for a starter or dessert course, three to four packs would give a comfortable working stock. If you're planning a full rollout across multiple courses or sites, it's worth discussing quantities with us before ordering.
- Because the finish is hand-painted, there is natural variation between individual pieces, and there can also be subtle tonal differences between production batches. For most operations this adds to the character of the range rather than causing a problem, but if you need a high degree of uniformity across a large cover count, ordering your full requirement in one go is the more reliable approach.