{"product_id":"churchill-stonecast-oval-plates-300x146mm-pack-of-12","title":"Churchill Stonecast Oval Plates 300x146mm (Pack of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Stonecast oval plate is part of Churchill's established Stonecast range, a collection designed to bring a handcrafted, nature-inspired aesthetic to commercial table settings without compromising the durability that front-of-house operations depend on. The pepper-effect finish and contrasting edge detail give each plate a quietly individual character, making it a practical choice for operators who want to move away from plain whiteware without committing to heavily patterned crockery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed from super-vitrified porcelain, these plates are built to hold up in a working restaurant environment. Super-vitrified porcelain has a denser, harder-wearing body than standard porcelain, which translates directly into better resistance to chipping and crazing during everyday handling, clearing, and dishwasher cycling, a meaningful consideration when plates are being turned around across multiple services each day. The hand-applied glaze gives each piece a slightly unique finish; the variation is intentional and consistent with the range's character rather than a quality concern. At 590g per plate, they carry a reassuring weight in the hand without being unwieldy for floor staff managing multiple covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oval format works across a broad range of plating styles and suits linear presentation well, from main courses and sharing plates to starter portions where a round plate would feel oversized. A few practical points worth considering:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper-vitrified porcelain offers improved chip resistance under daily service conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe, supporting efficient turnaround across busy service periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-applied glaze means each plate carries a subtly unique finish, uniform in character, consistent in quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold in packs of 12, which suits cover counts where a full set needs to be ordered or replenished together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose from two colours: Barley White and Grey, each sold in a pack of 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plates are well suited to independent restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and gastropubs looking for a contemporary alternative to plain whiteware. The Stonecast range covers a broad selection of shapes and sizes, so if you are building a full table setting or need to match pieces already in service, it is worth checking compatibility across the range before placing an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are putting together a larger front-of-house order or want to talk through building a cohesive Stonecast setting, the team is glad to help you work through the options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Barley White","offer_id":46833562943805,"sku":"FD841","price":215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":58408873787774,"sku":"FD843","price":215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/85a9c8442203e8a068ba786495848958.jpg?v=1692705235","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/products\/churchill-stonecast-oval-plates-300x146mm-pack-of-12","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}