{"product_id":"churchill-elements-fern-chefs-oblong-plates-330-x-178mm-6-pack","title":"Churchill Elements Fern Chefs Oblong Plates 330x178mm 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Elements Fern range is a glazed ceramic tableware collection with a semi-matte finish and a tactile radial surface pattern. The earthy, natural aesthetic is drawn from the relationship between ceramic clay and the landscape, giving each plate a considered, handcrafted character without straying into overly rustic territory. The oblong format makes these plates well suited to structured plating styles — composed starters, sharing boards, or multi-element main courses where a round plate would feel less deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChurchill manufactures these plates using their super vitrified body, which is a denser, harder-wearing ceramic construction than standard vitrified china. In a busy restaurant or hotel environment, that matters: plates are handled at volume every service, stacked, racked through commercial dishwashers repeatedly, and occasionally dropped. The extra strength in the body helps the range hold up over time without the chipping and crazing that can shorten the life of lighter tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a practical standpoint, these plates offer a straightforward proposition for front-of-house operations:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe for high-throughput pot wash environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave safe, supporting retherm workflows where needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-matte glaze that complements natural, seasonal food presentations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent sizing across the pack for uniform plating across a section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold in packs of six, suitable for topping up existing sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oblong shape and earthy finish are a deliberate style choice rather than a universal option — they work well in restaurants with a nature-led, foraged, or contemporary British aesthetic, but may not suit every cover style. Operators running high table-turn volumes should consider whether the more distinctive format fits their service rhythm before committing to a full set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are building out a tableware spec for a new opening or refreshing an existing range, the team is happy to talk through what works across a full cover before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58197999354238,"sku":"HX146","price":174.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/hx146_npi24.jpg?v=1791816123","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/products\/churchill-elements-fern-chefs-oblong-plates-330-x-178mm-6-pack","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}