Churchill Raku Jasper Grey Oblong Plates 298x152mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Raku Jasper Grey Oblong Plate is a reactive-glaze piece from Churchill's Raku collection. Each plate carries a metal-effect, stone-like surface finish that varies subtly from piece to piece...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
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Product Description
The Churchill Raku Jasper Grey Oblong Plate is a reactive-glaze piece from Churchill's Raku collection. Each plate carries a metal-effect, stone-like surface finish that varies subtly from piece to piece as a result of the individual glazing process — meaning no two plates are identical. The oblong format suits a wide range of plating styles, from composed starters and sharing plates to main course presentations where a rectangular canvas works more effectively than a round one.
Made from super vitrified porcelain, these plates are built to handle the daily demands of a commercial dining operation. The material is denser and more resistant to chipping than standard porcelain, which matters when plates are moving through a busy pass, being stacked in racks, and running through a commercial dishwasher multiple times per service. The individually applied reactive glaze also tends to hold up better than transfer-printed finishes under sustained heavy rotation, retaining its character over time rather than fading or wearing flat.
The Raku range is well suited to operations where the plate itself forms part of the dining experience. The jasper grey colourway provides strong contrast against most foods, particularly where vibrant garnishes, sauces, or microherbs feature in the presentation.
- Individually reactive-glazed finish gives each plate a subtly unique appearance
- Super vitrified porcelain construction resists chipping in high-turnover service
- Compatible with commercial dishwashers and straightforward to maintain in rotation
- Oblong format supports composed, sharing-style, and modern plating approaches
- Jasper grey colourway provides strong contrast for most food presentations
If you're building out a full table setting or considering mixing Raku formats and colourways across a range, the team is happy to talk through what works well together before you place an order.
Key Features
- Reactive glaze process produces a subtly unique finish on every plate
- Super vitrified porcelain construction for durability under daily commercial use
- Oblong 298x152mm format accommodates composed and sharing-style plating
- Individually applied glaze retains surface character through heavy dishwasher rotation
- Jasper grey colourway delivers strong visual contrast against most foods
Operational Benefits
- Reduces visible wear over time compared to standard transfer-printed tableware
- Handles repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without significant surface degradation
- Adds a distinctive, considered aesthetic to casual-fine dining and modern bistro covers
- Chip-resistant material lowers breakage rates during busy pass and rack handling
- Non-uniform glaze pattern gives the table a curated, artisan feel without extra effort
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 610g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The reactive glaze is applied individually to each piece and fired into the super vitrified porcelain body, so it becomes part of the plate rather than sitting on the surface the way a transfer print does. In practice this means the finish is more resilient through repeated dishwasher cycles and general handling, though like any decorative tableware it benefits from being racked carefully rather than loosely stacked in high numbers.
- The oblong format works well across a range of applications — starters, sharing plates, and modern main course presentations all suit the rectangular canvas. It tends to be most effective where chefs are plating with some intention around layout, as the format naturally encourages linear or composed arrangements. For operations serving high volumes of straightforward covers, a round plate may be more versatile, but the oblong is a solid choice for menus where presentation matters.
- Yes — the Raku collection is designed to work across formats and colourways, so mixing oblong plates with bowls, round plates, or other Raku pieces in different sizes is a common approach in casual-fine dining settings. The reactive glaze means there is natural variation within each colourway, which tends to complement a mixed-format table rather than clash with it. If you're planning a broader table setting, it's worth speaking with the team to confirm which combinations work best together.