Churchill Stonecast Hints Indigo Blue Rectangular Baking Dish
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Hints rectangular baking dish is a glazed, super vitrified piece built to move from oven to table in a single step. It is designed for commercial kitchens...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 4
- Capacity
- 3.5Ltr | 123¼oz
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 62(H) x 250(W) x 380(D)mm
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Hints rectangular baking dish is a glazed, super vitrified piece built to move from oven to table in a single step. It is designed for commercial kitchens where reducing transfer vessels, managing wash volume, and maintaining a consistent table aesthetic all matter at once.
In a working kitchen, the practical value is straightforward. Food baked, roasted, or gratinated in the dish goes directly to the pass or to the table, keeping the presentation intact and cutting down on the number of items going through the wash at the end of service. The super vitrified construction is meaningfully tougher than standard ceramic — it handles the repeated thermal cycling and daily commercial dishwasher use that would degrade lesser materials over time, which matters when a set of dishes is going through covers six days a week.
Key operational advantages include:
- Oven-to-table format removes the need for a separate serving dish at the pass
- Super vitrified material withstands daily commercial dishwasher cycles reliably
- Hand-applied indigo speckle glaze gives each piece slight natural variation, which suits rustic and artisan presentations
- Microwave safe, adding flexibility for reheating without a vessel change
- Sold in packs of four, practical for building consistent cover sets
No installation requirements apply. The oven rating should be observed — avoid direct flame contact and allow dishes to cool before exposure to cold water to prevent thermal shock. As with all vitrified ware, chipping remains a risk if dishes are stacked carelessly during a busy wash-up, so handling discipline in the pot wash area is worth maintaining.
This dish is well suited to pub kitchens, bistros, and casual dining operations where the handcrafted aesthetic of the Stonecast Hints range complements the food offer. It is less likely to suit high-volume covers where a more neutral or formal presentation style is needed. Other sizes and colourways are available within the broader Churchill Stonecast range for operators building out a full setting.
If you are working out pack quantities to match your cover count, or putting together a full table setting around the Stonecast Hints collection, the team is glad to help you work through the detail.
Key Features
- Super vitrified construction rated for repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Oven-safe design supports baking, roasting and gratin in one vessel
- 3.5-litre capacity suits individual portions and shared table dishes
- Microwave safe for flexible reheating without a vessel change
- Hand-applied indigo speckle glaze with natural variation per piece
Operational Benefits
- Eliminates transfer dish at the pass, reducing plating time during service
- Cuts wash volume by combining cooking and serving in one piece
- Withstands heavy daily use without surface degradation over time
- Consistent aesthetic supports a coherent rustic or artisan table presentation
- Pack-of-four format simplifies batch purchasing to match cover counts
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 4
- Capacity
- 3.5Ltr | 123¼oz
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 62(H) x 250(W) x 380(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Temperature range
- 180°C
- Weight
- 2.03kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The super vitrified construction is designed to handle repeated commercial dishwasher cycles and regular thermal cycling, making it well suited to daily service use. That said, volume and handling discipline matter — in very high-turnover environments where wash-up is fast and rough, vitrified ware will chip if stacked carelessly, so it is worth factoring in how your pot wash team manages ceramics during a busy service.
- The dishes are rated to 180°C, which covers most baked and gratinated dishes in a standard commercial oven. They should not be exposed to direct flame or used on the hob. Allow them to cool gradually before washing — plunging a hot dish into cold water risks thermal shock and cracking.
- Yes — the Stonecast Hints range includes multiple formats, and the hand-applied indigo glaze is consistent across pieces, though slight natural variation between items is part of the aesthetic. If you are building a full setting and want to confirm which pieces work together or calculate quantities for your cover count, the team can help you put that together.