Churchill Stonecast Lidded Stew Pots Peppercorn Grey 430ml (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast lidded stew pots are individual-portion serving vessels designed to move directly from oven to table. Made from Churchill's super vitrified ceramic, the body is considerably denser and...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 430ml | 15¼oz
- Colour
- Grey
- Crockery style
- Rustic
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast lidded stew pots are individual-portion serving vessels designed to move directly from oven to table. Made from Churchill's super vitrified ceramic, the body is considerably denser and more chip-resistant than standard earthenware, which is a practical consideration when pieces are cycling through service and a commercial dishwasher multiple times a day.
In kitchen terms, these pots suit operations that build dishes in advance, hold them through a service period, and present directly in the vessel. Soups, stews, cassoulets, and braised dishes retain heat well under the fitted lid, reducing the risk of food arriving lukewarm — a common problem when hot food is transferred between containers at the pass. The Peppercorn Grey colourway uses a hand-applied reactive glaze, which introduces a degree of natural variation across pieces. For operators looking for a considered, informal table presentation without the lead time or cost of bespoke tableware, that finish works in their favour.
- Super vitrified body resists chipping through repeated service and dishwasher cycles
- Fitted lid retains heat from kitchen to table, supporting consistent service temperatures
- Oven safe to 180°C, suitable for holding and finishing dishes during service
- Microwave safe, useful for rapid reheating without transferring to separate cookware
- Supplied as a pack of six for consistent table settings across covers
The 430ml capacity is sized as an individual portion. Operations serving larger portions, or those considering these as a shared vessel, may find the volume limiting — other sizes are available within the Stonecast range if a different capacity better suits your menu.
If you are building out a full Stonecast table setting or want to talk through how these sit alongside your existing crockery, the team is glad to help.
Key Features
- Super vitrified ceramic body with strong chip resistance for commercial use
- Fitted lid retains heat throughout service without additional covers
- Oven safe to 180°C for holding and finishing dishes before plating
- Microwave safe for direct reheating without transferring between vessels
- Hand-applied reactive glaze produces natural variation across each piece
Operational Benefits
- Reduces chipping losses in busy pass and dishwasher environments
- Food arrives at the table at the correct temperature, every cover
- Removes the need to transfer hot food, saving time at the pass
- Consistent pack of six supports uniform presentation across table settings
- Informal reactive glaze finish adds character without bespoke tableware costs
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 430ml | 15¼oz
- Colour
- Grey
- Crockery style
- Rustic
- Dimensions
- 140(W)mm | 5½(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Temperature range
- 180°C
- Weight
- 730g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — the oven-safe rating to 180°C means they can hold dishes in a low oven or hot cupboard through a service period before going straight to the table. The fitted lid helps maintain temperature during that hold time, which is particularly useful for stews, soups, and braised dishes that benefit from resting.
- Super vitrified ceramic is meaningfully more durable than standard earthenware or porcelain in commercial conditions — it is denser and more resistant to chipping at the rim and base, which are the points of highest impact in a busy dish return. That said, no ceramic is indestructible, and careful stacking in the dishwasher will extend the service life of any piece.
- At 430ml this is firmly an individual-portion vessel, which suits most single-serve stew or soup presentations. If your portion sizes run larger, or if you are considering using these as a small sharing pot for the table, the Stonecast range offers alternative sizes — it is worth discussing your menu format with the team before ordering in volume.