Churchill Stonecast Samphire Green Oval Chefs Plate 300mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Samphire Green Oval Chefs Plate is part of Churchill's well-regarded Stonecast range — a collection that has become a reliable choice for operators who want the warmth...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Samphire Green Oval Chefs Plate is part of Churchill's well-regarded Stonecast range — a collection that has become a reliable choice for operators who want the warmth and texture of hand-crafted aesthetics without sacrificing the durability required in a working kitchen. The oval form and softly faceted sides give this plate a distinctly modern profile that suits contemporary plating styles, while the Samphire Green colourway provides a muted, earthy tone that works well with a broad range of cuisines and presentation approaches.
Made from super vitrified porcelain, this is a genuinely robust piece of tableware. Super vitrified construction means greater resistance to chipping and crazing compared with standard porcelain, which matters considerably in environments where plates are handled repeatedly during busy service periods, passed through commercial dishwashers multiple times a day, and stacked in quantity. At 590g per plate, there is a reassuring solidity to the piece without it becoming unwieldy for front-of-house staff.
Practical advantages for kitchen and service teams include:
- Chip-resistant super vitrified porcelain suited to high-frequency commercial dishwashing
- Consistent shape and glaze across the pack, supporting uniform table presentation
- Oval format well suited to sharing plates, composed main courses, and modern chef-driven plating
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for establishing or supplementing a consistent cover set
- Stonecast range available across multiple colourways, allowing coordinated tableware schemes
As with any tableware investment, it is worth considering your cover count and dishwasher cycle times to ensure you hold sufficient stock to maintain service without running short. This plate size and format is well suited to à la carte mains or starter sharing plates; operators running larger banquet-style services or higher cover volumes may want to factor in holding additional packs as buffer stock.
This plate will suit independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and hospitality venues looking to add character to their table setting without compromising on operational durability. If you are building out a full Stonecast scheme across multiple plate formats or colourways, or are unsure which sizes best suit your menu format, we are happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Super vitrified porcelain construction for enhanced chip and craze resistance
- Oval format with softly faceted sides for modern plating presentation
- Samphire Green glaze with hand-crafted Stonecast aesthetic finish
- 590g weight providing robust feel without excessive handling strain
- Supplied as a pack of 12 for consistent, matched cover sets
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles with reduced chipping risk
- Uniform glaze and form across the pack supports consistent table presentation
- Oval shape accommodates composed mains and sharing-style plating naturally
- Earthy green colourway pairs broadly with varied cuisine styles and table schemes
- Pack quantity simplifies stock management for establishments setting up cover sets
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 590g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Super vitrified porcelain is specifically produced to withstand the thermal and mechanical demands of commercial dishwashing cycles. Churchill's Stonecast range is a common choice among operators running high-frequency dishwasher cycles precisely because the construction reduces the rate of chipping and surface crazing over time compared with standard porcelain.
- As a general guide, most operators aim to hold two to three times their cover count in each plate format to allow for plates in service, plates being cleared, and plates cycling through the dishwasher simultaneously. A 40-cover restaurant, for example, would typically want 80–120 of any given plate in active rotation, so three or more packs of 12 would be a starting point rather than a complete set.
- Churchill Stonecast porcelain is generally suitable for microwave use, which can be useful for warming plates or finishing dishes briefly before service. It is not intended for oven cooking or prolonged high-heat applications. If you need to confirm suitability for a specific use case in your kitchen, it is worth getting in touch so we can provide accurate guidance.