Slateware by Michael Caines
500 MILLION YEARS IN THE MAKING
Slateware by Michael Caines
“I love presenting food on Welsh slate. The drama of the food set against a surface infused with history, texture and delicate hues deepens the adventure.� Michael Caines
Slateware by Michael Caines
Hand crafted in the UK from Welsh slate
500 MILLION YEARS IN THE MAKING
Slateware by Michael Caines unifies the natural beauty of 500 million year old Welsh slate with the demands of contemporary cuisine. The blend of sophisticated warm grey hues with a unique rich natural texture creates a perfect balance of soft allure and striking detail. The artistry of Welsh slate dinnerware and serveware is the remarkable blend of elegance, natural beauty and performance. Welsh slate is non porous allowing food to be served directly onto the surface. It is also easy to wipe clean and is dishwasher safe.
Fine
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The Fine collection was initially conceived by Michael Caines for the Abode Hotels and is designed to provide an extensive range of dinnerware and serveware for the most contemporary settings. This exclusive collection allows the chef to present the drama of fine food on a surface “infused with history, texture and delicate hues�. This collection imbues contemporary elegance with sharp lines framing with the distinctive natural texture of slate. The hues of the slate set the perfect stage to bring out the colour of the food. Some plates feature a grooved border to allow you to serve sauces and gravy. The fine collection is provided with feet that lift the slate off the table making the presentation even more spectacular and allowing easy lifting of the plates.
Appetiser Plate 110 x 160mm
Appetiser Plate - Bordered 110 x 160mm
Code: Fine 5
Code: Fine 6
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Grazing/Souffle Plate 270 x 140mm One 70mm circular recess, 2mm deep
Ice Cream Plate 250 x 110mm Three 44mm diameter circular recesses, 2mm deep
Code: Fine 7
Code: Fine 10
Placemat 300 x 220mm
Luxury Placemat 300 x 250mm
Code: Fine 1
Code: Fine 3
Starter Plate 210 x 210mm
Main Course Plate 320 x 210mm
Code: Fine 19
Code: Fine 8
Main Course Square Plate 270 x 270mm
Cheese Plate 215 x 95mm
Code: Fine 21
Code: Fine 12
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Large Cheese Plate 300 x 125mm
Coaster 100 x 100mm
Code: Fine 11
Code: Fine17
For complimentary platters and serverware see the Honed and Dressed Collections
Dressed
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The Dressed Collection is designed to provide an ambience that reflects the pure natural beauty of Welsh slate. The edges of the dinnerware and serverware are hand dressed using traditional methods perfected over hundreds of years, creating an irresistible depth of texture. This range is ideal where the natural aura created by this collection compliments the character of the brassiere or restaurant. The main and side plates feature a delicately recessed area for retaining sauces and gravy and are available with feet that lift the dinnerware off the table for easy serving and collection.
Placemat 300 x 220mm
Coaster 100 x 100mm
Code: Dressed 2
Code: Dressed 18
Dressed
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Welsh slate has been split and finished by hand for hundreds of years. Only Welsh slate is used because it is, quite simply, the best slate in the World.
Luxury Placemat 300 x 250mm Code: Dressed 4
Starter Plate 210 x 210mm 1mm deep recess for retaining sauces, 20mm in from edge
Main Course Plate 320 x 210mm 1mm deep recess for retaining sauces, 20mm in from edge
Code: Dressed 20
Code: Dressed 9
Table Runner 450 x 250mm
Cheese Board 400 x 300mm
Code: Dressed 13
Code: Dressed 14
Serving Platter 500 x 300mm Code: Dressed 15
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Large Serving Platter 700 x 450mm Code: Dressed 16
Honed
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The Honed Collection is a small range of slateware which is hand polished (honed) by craftsmen in North Wales. Welsh slate, when polished, imbues a remarkable luxurious feel and the natural markings become enhanced, unmasking a deep natural beauty. This range of dinnerware and serveware is often used ornamentally but it is dishwasher safe and is suitable for everyday use.
Veined Butter Plate 160 x 110mm Knife included Code: Honed 24
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Plain Butter Plate 160 x 110mm Knife included
Veined Salt Dish 70mm diameter Code: Honed 23
Code: Honed 25
Plain Salt Dish 70mm diameter
9� Plate 229mm diameter
Code: Honed 22
Code: Honed 28
12” Plate 305mm diameter Code: Honed 27
Honed
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Bowl 305mm (12”) diameter Code: Honed 26
Please note: Colours & veining will vary.
Slateware by Michael Caines
Only the finest slate from the quarries of North Wales are used for these products. DISHWASHER SAFE HIGHLY DURABLE COLOUR FAST NON ABSORBENT QUARRIED & MANUFACTURED IN THE UK THE HIGHEST QUALITY SLATE IN THE WORLD
Washing Slateware by Michael Caines can be wiped clean using soap and warm water. All products are dishwasher safe except placemats which have felt / material bases and therefore cannot be submerged in water or dish washed. Removal of fine scratches Light scratches can usually be rubbed out using a damp cloth. Serving suggestions To enhance the richness of the slate we recommend that a gentle coating of oil be applied before serving the food onto the slate. For more serving suggestions see our website www.slateware.co.uk
500 MILLION YEARS IN THE MAKING
The products shown in this catalogue are all made from 500 million year old slate, hewn from the famous Penrhyn quarry in North Wales. Welsh slate deposits at Penrhyn were laid in the Cambrain and late Ordovician periods and through the centuries have been transformed through heat and pressure into this unique, beautiful stone. Expertly ‘split’ and finished by the craftsmen in North Wales, slate has long been used for roofing and architectural applications because of its superb practical qualities, unique texture and sophisticated hues. Welsh slate is the highest quality slate in the world and is used for: • Work surfaces • Counters • Cladding • Flooring • Paving • Roofing • Landscaping • Dinnerware • Serveware
HOW TO ORDER If you need advice or want to place an order by phone our staff will be pleased to help. By phone: 9.00am to 5.00pm Mon to Friday: 01248 600656 You can also order online via our website whenever you wish: www.welshslate.com If you are in the catering trade or are purchasing a large number you may qualify for trade discounts. Please call our staff for advice.
RETURNS If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, please contact us immediately on 01248 600656. If the product is faulty we will of course replace it free of charge. Please note that Welsh slate is a natural product and the colours, veins and textures do vary from product to product. The products are hand crafted and there may be slight variations in size from those advertised.
Slateware by Michael Caines
500 MILLION YEARS IN THE MAKING
Welsh Slate Limited Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda, Bangor, Gwynedd. LL57 4YG United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 1248 600 656 Fax: +44 (0) 1248 601 171 Website: www.welshslate.com e-mail: enquiries@welshslate.com