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Churchill Stonecast Patina Rectangular Plates Black 298mm (Pack of 12)

SKU: DR658

£265.00(£318.00 inc VAT)
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The Churchill Stonecast Patina Rectangular Plate is a vitrified ceramic serving plate in a 298mm elongated format, finished in black with a furnace reactive glaze. It is designed for sharing presentations, composed starters, and dessert platters — formats where a standard round plate either limits the chef's layout options or feels proportionally wrong for a two-cover dish.

The reactive glaze process produces natural tonal variation across each piece, meaning no two plates are identical. Combined with the hand-finished rim, this gives the tableware an artisan quality that reads well on the table without requiring any additional effort from front-of-house. The black colourway works particularly well where food colour and contrast are part of the presentation — lighter proteins, sauces, and garnishes all read clearly against the dark ground.

Vitrified ceramic is fired at higher temperatures than standard earthenware, producing a denser, less porous body that holds up better under commercial conditions: repeated stacking, daily dishwashing cycles, and the general handling that comes with a busy pass and wash-up area. These are not decorative pieces — they are built for sustained service use.

  • Elongated format gives chefs practical layout space for sharing and starter courses
  • Reactive glaze produces individual tonal variation across each plate
  • Vitrified ceramic construction resists chipping and crazing under commercial dishwashing
  • Black finish creates natural contrast with light-coloured food presentations
  • Supplied in a pack of 12 for building consistent cover sets

These plates are well suited to restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining rooms where sharing plates and composed starters are a regular part of the menu. If you are building out a full tableware programme or working out quantities for your cover count, the team is happy to help you think it through.

Frequently asked questions

Are these plates suitable for a commercial dishwasher?

Yes. Vitrified ceramic is the standard choice for commercial tableware precisely because it tolerates the temperature cycles and detergents used in commercial dishwashers better than lower-fired alternatives. The denser body also resists crazing over time, which is a common issue with standard ceramic in high-cycle environments.

How many plates do I need for my cover count?

As a general guide, most operators running sharing starters or plated desserts on a regular basis plan for at least two to three times their seated cover count to allow for dishwashing turnaround during a busy service. If you would like to talk through quantities for your specific operation, the team can help you work it out.

Does the reactive glaze finish affect how the plates are cleaned or stored?

No special handling is required. The reactive glaze is a surface finish applied during the firing process and does not require hand-washing or special detergents. Standard commercial dishwashing is appropriate. When stacking, it is worth using plate separators or a dedicated rack if the plates are being stored for extended periods, as this helps protect the rim finish.
Churchill Stonecast Patina Rectangular Plates Black 298mm (Pack of 12)

£265.00(£318.00 inc VAT)

£265.00(£318.00 inc VAT)

The Churchill Stonecast Patina Rectangular Plate is a vitrified ceramic serving plate in a 298mm elongated format, finished in black with a furnace reactive glaze. It is designed for sharing presentations, composed starters, and dessert platters — formats where a standard round plate either limits the chef's layout options or feels proportionally wrong for a two-cover dish.

The reactive glaze process produces natural tonal variation across each piece, meaning no two plates are identical. Combined with the hand-finished rim, this gives the tableware an artisan quality that reads well on the table without requiring any additional effort from front-of-house. The black colourway works particularly well where food colour and contrast are part of the presentation — lighter proteins, sauces, and garnishes all read clearly against the dark ground.

Vitrified ceramic is fired at higher temperatures than standard earthenware, producing a denser, less porous body that holds up better under commercial conditions: repeated stacking, daily dishwashing cycles, and the general handling that comes with a busy pass and wash-up area. These are not decorative pieces — they are built for sustained service use.

  • Elongated format gives chefs practical layout space for sharing and starter courses
  • Reactive glaze produces individual tonal variation across each plate
  • Vitrified ceramic construction resists chipping and crazing under commercial dishwashing
  • Black finish creates natural contrast with light-coloured food presentations
  • Supplied in a pack of 12 for building consistent cover sets

These plates are well suited to restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining rooms where sharing plates and composed starters are a regular part of the menu. If you are building out a full tableware programme or working out quantities for your cover count, the team is happy to help you think it through.