{"product_id":"churchill-elements-fern-chefs-oblong-plates-280-x-152mm-12-pack","title":"Churchill Elements Fern Chefs Oblong Plates 280x152mm 12 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Elements Fern collection is a range of vitrified ceramic tableware finished in a semi-matte glaze with a textured radial pattern. The design draws on natural, earthy tones and a tactile surface that works well with contemporary plating styles — particularly where chefs are presenting produce-led or rustic dishes. These oblong plates are a practical format for starters, sharing plates, or composed main courses where a rectangular canvas suits the presentation better than a round plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChurchill's super vitrified body gives these plates a meaningful advantage in a busy service environment. Vitrified ware is denser and more resistant to chipping than standard ceramics, which matters when plates are passing through a commercial rack dishwasher multiple times a day and being handled by a full brigade. The semi-matte glaze holds up well under repeated wash cycles without the surface degradation that can affect lower-grade finishes over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor day-to-day operations, these plates offer a few practical advantages worth noting:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe — compatible with standard commercial rack and conveyor systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave safe — useful where dishes are finished or held to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold in a pack of 12, suited to building or replenishing cover sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe oblong format supports structured plating with clear portioning lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe textured glaze helps conceal minor surface wear over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plates are well suited to restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining rooms looking for tableware with visual character without moving into bespoke or fragile fine-dining ware. They sit at a mid-tier level within the Churchill range — appropriate where durability and appearance both matter. Operations running very high cover counts may want to consider heavier-duty or thicker-rimmed options from the wider Churchill catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are building a full table setting or matching to existing Churchill collections, our team is happy to advise on compatibility and pack quantities before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58198000763262,"sku":"HX147","price":235.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/hx147_npi24.jpg?v=1791816124","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/products\/churchill-elements-fern-chefs-oblong-plates-280-x-152mm-12-pack","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}