{"product_id":"churchill-inked-tide-natural-deep-trays-black-260x150mm-6-pack","title":"Churchill Inked Tide Natural Deep Trays Black 260x150mm 6 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Inked Tide deep tray is a ceramic serving piece from Churchill's Inked collection, designed with a coastal-inspired aesthetic that uses reactive colour alongside white space to create a natural, organic finish. The black colourway in particular offers strong contrast against lighter foods and garnishes, making it a practical choice for contemporary plating styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese trays are built on Churchill's super-vitrified body, which is denser than standard porcelainware and better suited to the demands of busy service. The construction reduces moisture absorption and helps the piece retain heat once warm, which matters when you're plating dishes that need to arrive at the table at the right temperature. The glaze finish is formulated to resist staining and metal marking — both common concerns with dark-coloured tableware used daily in professional environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom an operational standpoint, the Inked Tide deep tray offers several practical advantages for front-of-house teams:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe, supporting high-throughput kitchen hygiene routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave safe, useful where dishes are finished or held to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistant to metal marking, keeping dark glaze looking presentable over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper-vitrified construction reduces chipping risk under regular commercial use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a pack of six, suited to consistent cover setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChurchill backs this range with a five-year edge chip guarantee, which reflects the durability expected from commercial-grade tableware rather than being purely a marketing addition. It's worth noting that reactive glazes can show subtle variation between pieces — this is inherent to the finish and consistent with the design intent of the Inked range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tray is well suited to small plates, sharing dishes, amuse-bouche, or dessert service in restaurants, hotels, and gastro pubs where presentation is a priority. If your operation runs larger covers or requires deeper serving vessels, it's worth exploring other sizes within the Inked Tide range to find the best fit for your menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're building a tableware set around a particular menu concept or service style, our team is happy to talk through the options — feel free to get in touch before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58198045000062,"sku":"JN133","price":77.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/jn133_npi26-2.jpg?v=1791816988","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/products\/churchill-inked-tide-natural-deep-trays-black-260x150mm-6-pack","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}