Dudson Harvest Mediterranean Terracotta Rectangular Plate 346x156mm Pack of 6
Product Description
The Dudson Harvest Mediterranean Terracotta rectangular plate is a hand-finished piece from Churchill's Harvest Mediterranean range. Each plate carries a signature edge band applied by hand, referencing the aesthetic of...
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- Box quantity
- 6
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Product Description
The Dudson Harvest Mediterranean Terracotta rectangular plate is a hand-finished piece from Churchill's Harvest Mediterranean range. Each plate carries a signature edge band applied by hand, referencing the aesthetic of Southern European hand-painted ceramics. The result is a characterful, artisan-influenced look that reads well on the pass without requiring elaborate table dressing.
The plate is built on a fully vitrified body, which is the detail that matters most in a working kitchen. Vitrified stoneware resists chipping and crazing considerably better than standard earthenware, meaning these plates hold up through repeated service cycles, clearing, and machine washing. The glazed foot reduces surface marking when plates are stacked during storage or movement between kitchen and front of house, which helps maintain presentation over a longer service life.
- Hand-finished edge band giving a consistent artisan appearance across covers
- Fully vitrified body for improved chip and craze resistance under daily use
- Glazed foot reduces scratching during stacking and storage
- Printed underglaze construction adds a further layer of surface durability
- Dishwasher and microwave safe for straightforward kitchen workflow
These plates are well suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and bistros where a Mediterranean, rustic, or eclectic table aesthetic is part of the concept. Sold in packs of six, they are practical for trialling the range or topping up existing stock. Operators planning a full dining room fit-out should consider the number of packs needed to maintain a working buffer through peak service periods, accounting for plates in use, in the wash cycle, and held in reserve.
If you would like to discuss how this plate sits alongside other pieces in the Harvest Mediterranean range, or work through quantities for a larger opening, the team is glad to help.
Key Features
- Hand-finished edge band applied individually for a consistent artisan finish
- Fully vitrified stoneware body with enhanced chip and craze resistance
- Glazed foot minimises surface scratching when plates are stacked
- Printed underglaze construction provides a durable, long-lasting surface
- Dishwasher and microwave safe for compatibility with commercial kitchen workflow
Operational Benefits
- Maintains a characterful table aesthetic through repeated commercial use
- Reduces plate replacement costs thanks to improved chip resistance
- Keeps presentation consistent across covers even after extended service periods
- Simplifies clearing and washing with full dishwasher compatibility
- Pack-of-six format supports easy stock top-ups without overcommitting budget
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a practical guide, most operators allow for at least two to three times their seated cover count across the plate size, to account for plates in use, those in the wash cycle, and a reserve buffer. For a 40-cover restaurant relying heavily on this plate, four to six packs would typically be a sensible starting point, though service pace and wash cycle frequency will affect the right number for your operation.
- Because the edge band is applied by hand, there will always be subtle natural variation between individual pieces, which is part of the intended aesthetic of the range. Across packs from the same production run, consistency is generally good, but if you are buying in stages over time it is worth being aware that minor batch variation can occur — this is characteristic of hand-finished ranges rather than a quality issue.
- The vitrified construction means these plates are more robust than decorative earthenware and are designed to withstand regular commercial use, including repeated machine washing. That said, for very high-volume sites with aggressive table turns and frequent plate handling, it is worth factoring a slightly larger stock buffer into your order to account for the attrition rate that any ceramic plate will experience over time.