Churchill Mineral Oblong Chef Plate Blue 189x355mm Pack of 6
Product Description
The Churchill Mineral Oblong Chef Plate is a large-format porcelain plate finished with a reactive glaze that produces natural variation between individual pieces. No two plates come out of the...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Dimensions
- 355(W) x 189(D)mm
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Product Description
The Churchill Mineral Oblong Chef Plate is a large-format porcelain plate finished with a reactive glaze that produces natural variation between individual pieces. No two plates come out of the kiln looking identical, which gives the range a handcrafted quality without requiring any additional effort from the kitchen or front-of-house team. The blue colourway sits within Churchill's broader Mineral collection, which spans a range of shapes and colourways designed to work together across a table setting.
The oblong format makes these plates particularly well suited to composed dishes, tasting menus, and multi-component presentations where a standard round plate can feel restrictive. The 355mm length gives chefs a generous canvas to work across, and the porcelain construction handles the demands of a busy pass reliably — including repeated dishwasher cycles through a full service. The glaze is formulated to resist chipping and crazing under regular commercial use, which is a practical consideration when plates are being turned around quickly between covers.
- Reactive glaze produces natural variation — adds character across a table setting
- Oblong format suits composed plating, tasting plates, and sharing dishes
- Part of a wider collection — mix shapes and colourways for a cohesive look
- Porcelain body with a durable glaze suited to daily dishwasher cycling
- Sold in packs of six — practical for building the range incrementally
At just under a kilogram each, the plates have a solid, considered feel without being impractical for floor staff to handle during service. Packs of six suit smaller operations or those expanding the range gradually alongside other pieces in the Mineral collection.
These plates are best suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and independent food venues where presentation is a deliberate part of the guest experience. If you're fitting out a larger site or want to talk through how the Mineral range fits together across your table setting, we're happy to help you work it through.
Key Features
- Reactive glaze finish producing natural variation across every individual piece
- 355mm oblong format offering generous plating canvas for composed dishes
- Porcelain body engineered to withstand repeated commercial dishwasher cycling
- Part of wider Mineral collection spanning multiple shapes and colourways
- Supplied in packs of six at 921g per plate for a solid in-hand feel
Operational Benefits
- Adds handcrafted table character without extra effort from front-of-house staff
- Oblong shape supports multi-component plating without crowding the dish
- Durable glaze resists chipping and crazing during high-volume cover turnaround
- Collection compatibility allows a cohesive table look built incrementally over time
- Six-piece pack suits smaller operations or staged range expansion with lower outlay
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Dimensions
- 355(W) x 189(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 921g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Churchill's Mineral glaze is formulated for commercial environments, so it handles repeated dishwasher cycles without significant crazing or colour fade under normal operating conditions. That said, as with all reactive-glaze porcelain, avoiding abrasive detergents and stacking pressure will extend the life of the finish noticeably.
- Yes — the Mineral range is designed with cross-shape compatibility in mind, so the blue oblong chef plate can sit alongside round, coupe, or other formats within the collection. This makes it practical to build a table setting gradually or to use different shapes for different courses within the same service.
- For most operations, packs of six work as a starting point for smaller menus or where the plate is used for a specific course rather than across the full cover. Busier sites running multiple covers per service typically hold a deeper stock to account for breakages and dishwasher turnaround time — if you're unsure of the right quantity for your volume, we're happy to talk it through.