Churchill Stonecast Rectangular Plates Barley White 189x355mm
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is a well-established line of vitrified porcelain tableware widely used across restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues. These large rectangular plates carry a barley white colourwash finish...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 355(W) x 189(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is a well-established line of vitrified porcelain tableware widely used across restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues. These large rectangular plates carry a barley white colourwash finish with a hand-decorated rim and a lightly flecked surface. The deliberate variation in the hand-applied finish means individual plates carry a slightly different character — something many operators find adds warmth and a craft quality to plated presentation without relying on elaborate garnish work.
In a busy kitchen, presentation ware of this size tends to be used for main courses with generous portioning, structured tasting-menu courses where plate space is part of the composition, or sharing platters served to the table. The rectangular format allows chefs to work in a more linear or architectural style than a round plate permits. Vitrified porcelain construction handles the repeated thermal cycling of a working service — from oven to pass to floor — reliably, and the fully glazed base makes stacking practical without risk of marking shelves or other plates.
From a practical standpoint, the key operational advantages are:
- Vitrified porcelain resists chipping more effectively than standard earthenware under daily commercial use
- Fully glazed foot supports stable stacking and protects storage surfaces
- Hand-finished colourwash reduces the uniformity that can make a table feel corporate
- Large format suits modern plating styles without overcrowding the dish
- Sold in packs of six, which suits phased investment as cover counts increase
These plates are dishwasher safe, which is a baseline requirement for any commercial tableware operation. If you are building a substantial par stock, the packed weight of just over 5.5kg per six plates is worth factoring into shelving and storage planning.
This format works well in restaurants running à la carte or set menus where main course presentation is a considered part of the guest experience. Smaller or more casual operations may find the size less versatile for everyday covers. If you are weighing up quantities or want to discuss whether this plate suits your menu style, our team is happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Vitrified porcelain construction with hand-applied barley white colourwash finish
- Large 355x189mm rectangular format for generous plating and sharing presentations
- Fully glazed foot ring allows stable stacking without surface marking
- Dishwasher safe construction meets commercial foodservice hygiene requirements
- Sold in packs of six to support phased stock investment
Operational Benefits
- Handles repeated thermal cycling from oven to pass without degrading
- Rectangular shape gives chefs more flexibility in plate composition
- Hand-decorated finish adds warmth to the table without elaborate garnish work
- Chip-resistant vitrified porcelain reduces breakage costs during busy service
- Pack-of-six format lets operators build par stock gradually as covers grow
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 355(W) x 189(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 5.53kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a general guide, most operators aim for a par stock of two to three times their cover count to allow for breakages, dishwasher cycles, and plates held on the pass. Because these are sold in packs of six, it is straightforward to build stock incrementally and review quantities once you have a better picture of usage and breakage rates at your site.
- Vitrified porcelain handles moderate oven and pass heat well, and the Stonecast range is designed for the thermal demands of commercial service. That said, if you intend to use plates directly in high-temperature cooking applications rather than for plating and finishing, it is worth confirming the specific temperature limits with your team or Churchill's technical guidance before committing to a large order.
- Yes, to a degree — that is intentional to the Stonecast design. The variation is subtle rather than stark, and most operators find it reads as a deliberate craft quality rather than inconsistency. If your operation requires a highly uniform, identical finish across every plate, a fully machine-finished range may be a better fit for your service style.