{"product_id":"churchill-elements-dune-chef-s-oblong-plates-288-x-152mm-12-pack","title":"Churchill Elements Dune Chef's Oblong Plates 288x152mm 12 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Elements Dune range is a glazed ceramic tableware collection designed around natural, earthy aesthetics. These chef's oblong plates carry a semi-matte finish with a subtle radial texture, giving them an artisan quality that works well with modern plating styles — particularly where natural ingredients or rustic presentation are central to the dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChurchill produces these plates using their super vitrified ceramic body, which is the standard approach for plates intended for regular commercial use. Vitrification increases density and reduces porosity, making the plates more resistant to chipping and crazing over time. In a busy restaurant environment where crockery is handled frequently, stacked, and put through a commercial dishwasher multiple times daily, that underlying durability matters considerably more than appearance alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom an operational standpoint, the plates are straightforward to work with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe for high-cycle commercial washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave safe for pass-through or finishing use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOblong format suits structured plating and starter or dessert portions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-matte glaze conceals minor surface wear better than high-gloss finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a pack of 12, appropriate for smaller operations or topping up existing sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no specialist installation requirements — these are standard tableware. Storage and handling considerations are the main practical factors. The oblong format stacks less efficiently than round plates, so ensure adequate shelving or racking is available, particularly if ordering across multiple packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese plates are well suited to independent restaurants, bistros, hotels, and food-led venues where presentation matters and a degree of visual distinctiveness is desirable on the table. For higher-volume operations needing larger pack quantities or a more neutral glaze style, alternatives within the wider Churchill range may be worth considering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are building out a full cover set or matching these to existing Churchill tableware, it is worth having a conversation with us before ordering — we can help ensure consistency across shapes, finishes, and pack quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58197974253950,"sku":"HR326","price":235.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/hr326_npi23.jpg?v=1791815648","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/products\/churchill-elements-dune-chef-s-oblong-plates-288-x-152mm-12-pack","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}