Churchill Stone Oblong Chef Plates Aquamarine 189x355mm Pack of 6
Product Description
The Churchill Stone Oblong plate is a porcelain serving plate designed for presenting composed and signature dishes in a restaurant or dining environment. The elongated format gives chefs meaningful space...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Dimensions
- 355(W) x 189(D)mm
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Product Description
The Churchill Stone Oblong plate is a porcelain serving plate designed for presenting composed and signature dishes in a restaurant or dining environment. The elongated format gives chefs meaningful space to plate with intention, while the aquamarine colourway provides a strong visual contrast against most plated foods. A subtle sunburst pattern sits mid-plate, drawing the eye naturally towards the centre of the dish without competing with the food itself.
In service, porcelain of this weight holds up well under regular front-of-house use. The underglaze finish means the colour and surface texture are protected from the abrasion that comes with stacking, sliding across pass surfaces, and repeated commercial dishwashing cycles. The glazed foot helps protect both the plate and the surface beneath it.
Practically, these plates work well where a kitchen wants to differentiate its plating without introducing fragile or specialist tableware. Key operational points worth noting:
- Microwave safe — useful where dishes are held or finished to order
- Dishwasher safe and compatible with standard commercial warewashers
- Underglaze finish resists surface wear from stacking and daily handling
- Aquamarine finish contrasts particularly well with lighter-coloured or natural-toned dishes
- Supplied in packs of six, making it straightforward to build consistent cover sets by section
The oblong format is best suited to restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining rooms where plating presentation is a genuine priority. It is less well suited to high-volume canteen or cafeteria environments where plate format plays a minimal role in the operation. For sites requiring a more neutral or understated colourway, the Stone range is available in a number of other finishes.
If you are specifying tableware across multiple covers or want to understand how this plate sits within the broader Stone collection, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Elongated oblong format measuring 355x189mm in porcelain construction
- Underglaze aquamarine finish protected against stacking and handling abrasion
- Microwave safe for holding or finishing dishes to order during service
- Dishwasher safe and compatible with standard commercial warewashing equipment
- Supplied in packs of six for consistent sectional cover sets
Operational Benefits
- Generous plating surface supports composed and signature dish presentation
- Durable underglaze finish maintains appearance through heavy daily use
- Aquamarine colourway creates strong visual contrast with most plated foods
- Commercial dishwasher compatibility reduces handling time during service turnaround
- Pack-of-six format simplifies consistent tableware specification across covers
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
- This depends on your cover count, turn times, and dishwasher cycle speed, but as a general guide, most sections running continuous service will want enough plates to cover at least two full sittings plus a buffer for dishwasher cycle time. For a section of 20 covers with a 60-minute cycle, three to four packs is a common starting point — worth discussing with us if you want to work through the numbers for your specific operation.
- Yes — the colour is applied underglazing, which means it is sealed beneath the surface rather than sitting on top of it. This makes it considerably more resistant to fade, crazing, and surface wear from repeated commercial dishwashing than on-glaze decorated ware. As with all porcelain tableware, avoiding harsh acidic detergents and abrasive racking will extend the service life further.
- The oblong format is primarily suited to table service environments where plating presentation is a deliberate part of the dining experience — restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and bistros being the most common fit. It is less practical in high-volume canteen or cafeteria settings where standard round plates typically stack and handle more efficiently. If you are unsure whether the format suits your service style, the team can help you assess the options across the Stone range.