Churchill Raku Oblong Chef Plates Jade Green 202x261mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Raku range draws on traditional pottery firing techniques to produce a glaze finish with a deliberately uneven, handcrafted character. No two pieces are completely identical — the jade...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Dimensions
- 261(W) x 202(D)mm
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Product Description
The Churchill Raku range draws on traditional pottery firing techniques to produce a glaze finish with a deliberately uneven, handcrafted character. No two pieces are completely identical — the jade green colourway carries an earthy, organic tone that varies subtly across individual plates. These oblong chef plates are made from porcelain, a practical choice for commercial table service where a balance of weight, durability, and presentation quality is needed.
The oblong format gives chefs a well-defined canvas for linear and composed plating styles. It suits tasting-course dishes, starters, and dessert presentations where the arrangement of the food is part of the experience. The glazed porcelain surface cleans down readily and holds up to regular commercial dishwasher cycles without significant loss of finish under normal service conditions.
- Handcrafted-effect glaze produces natural variation in tone across individual pieces
- Oblong format supports structured, chef-driven plating presentations
- Porcelain construction offers a practical balance of weight and durability for table service
- Consistent sizing across the pack supports uniform presentation across covers
- Jade green colourway sits well alongside earthy, seasonal, or plant-forward menus
There are no special storage requirements beyond standard crockery handling. Decorative glazed ware should be stacked with care to avoid surface marking over time. A pack of 12 works well for smaller operations or as a supplement to an existing set. Higher-volume restaurants running multiple back-to-back sittings may find they need to order across several packs to maintain cover numbers through a full service without running short.
This plate is well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and chef-led concepts where tableware forms part of the overall dining proposition. It is less suited to high-turnover casual dining, where plain white crockery is generally more practical and easier to replace cost-effectively.
If you are building a full table setting around the Raku range or want to talk through quantities relative to your cover count, the team is glad to help you work it out.
Key Features
- Oblong porcelain format measuring 261x202mm for structured plating
- Handcrafted reactive glaze finish with natural variation across each piece
- Porcelain construction withstands regular commercial dishwasher cycles
- Each plate weighs 703g, offering a solid, quality feel in table service
- Pack of 12 provides consistent sizing for uniform presentation across covers
Operational Benefits
- Natural glaze variation adds character to composed, chef-driven plate presentations
- Oblong shape gives chefs a defined canvas for linear tasting and starter dishes
- Durable porcelain maintains finish appearance through sustained service use
- Consistent pack sizing helps maintain uniform presentation across a full section
- Earthy jade green colourway complements seasonal and plant-forward menu styles
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Dimensions
- 261(W) x 202(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 703g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a general guide, most operations plan for at least two to three times their seated cover count in crockery to allow for items in service, on the pass, and in the wash cycle simultaneously. A pack of 12 is a practical starting point for smaller covers or as a top-up to an existing set, but busier or multi-sitting services will typically need to order across several packs. If you let the team know your cover count and typical sitting pattern, they can help you work out a sensible quantity.
- The Raku glaze is designed to have natural variation — that is central to its aesthetic. Individual plates within the same pack will carry subtle differences in tone and texture, which is intentional rather than a quality concern. For operators wanting a fully matched, uniform look, this may be worth considering; for chef-led concepts where a handcrafted feel is part of the dining experience, that variation tends to work in its favour.
- Yes. The glazed porcelain construction is suitable for commercial dishwasher use under normal service conditions. As with most decorative glazed ware, careful stacking before loading will help protect the surface finish over the long term and reduce the risk of marking or chipping through repeated cycles.