{"product_id":"churchill-igneous-square-plates-natural-210x210mm-6-pack","title":"Churchill Igneous Square Plates Natural 210x210mm (6 Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Igneous range sits within the Art de Cuisine collection and takes its character from hand-thrown pottery. Each square plate carries a ribbed embossed surface and an artisanal glaze finish that gives the piece a natural, tactile quality — the kind of presentation aesthetic that works well in casual dining, gastro pubs, and independent restaurants where rustic styling suits the food offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plates are made from super vitrified ceramic, which is a practical choice for commercial use. The vitrification process produces a dense, low-porosity body that resists staining, handles the thermal shock of moving between a hot pass and a cold stack, and holds up well under the repeated cycles of a commercial dishwasher. The material also retains heat reasonably well once a dish is plated, which is a useful quality for services where plates spend any time on a pass before reaching the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom an operational standpoint, the Igneous plates offer a few practical advantages worth noting:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe, supporting fast turnaround during busy services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOven and microwave safe, giving flexibility for certain service styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitrified body resists scratching and surface wear with regular use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a pack of six, suited to building or topping up covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent glaze and form from a controlled manufacturing process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with any textured tableware, the embossed surface requires a little more attention during hand-cleaning if food residue settles into the pattern, though in practice most operators find standard dishwasher cycles handle this without issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plates are a practical fit for restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues wanting a natural, earthy aesthetic without sacrificing the durability standards that commercial service demands. If you are specifying tableware for a large opening or need guidance on pack quantities for your cover count, the team is happy to help you work through the numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58198421668222,"sku":"FF409","price":84.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/ff409_npi26.jpg?v=1791820051","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/products\/churchill-igneous-square-plates-natural-210x210mm-6-pack","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}