Catering Boards

Catering Boards for Restaurants & Hotels

Presentation boards for front-of-house service – slate boards, stone-effect boards and porcelain crockery boards designed for table service and sharing plate formats. All items on this page are crockery, not wood. Wooden boards are stocked separately.

These are the boards that go from kitchen to table: starters, sharing dishes, cheese courses, desserts. Built for commercial use, dishwasher-safe and available at trade prices with no minimum order.

Slate Boards & Stone-Effect Boards

Slate and stone-effect boards are the most popular format in this range. The dark surface creates strong visual contrast against pale food – cheese, charcuterie, pale sauces, light-coloured desserts all read clearly against slate.

• Natural slate boards – genuine slate, cool to the touch, suited to cold starters and cheese courses. Heavy and durable; handle with care on a busy pass.
• Stone-effect composite boards – lighter than natural slate, more resistant to chipping, and easier to manage in high-volume service. Gives the same visual contrast without the fragility.
• Rectangular slate boards – the standard format for starters and sharing plates; sizes typically 25cm × 15cm up to 35cm × 20cm.
• Round slate boards – for individual desserts, cheese portions and canapé service.

Stone-effect and slate boards work particularly well alongside white porcelain for contrast, or as part of a fully rustic table setting. Brands stocked include Churchill’s Natural Slate and Slate Effect lines, and Artis presentation boards.

Porcelain & Ceramic Boards

Porcelain and ceramic boards offer the durability and dishwasher performance of standard crockery in a flat board format – useful for operators who want the presentation of a board without the care requirements of slate or wood.

• Rectangular porcelain boards – flat, rimless surface in white or off-white; suited to composed starters and dessert presentation.
• Textured ceramic boards – reactive-glaze and stoneware finishes from Churchill’s Stonecast Raw and Dudson’s Harvest ranges; popular in gastropubs and modern casual dining.
• Coloured ceramic boards – matte black, terracotta and sage green options for venues with a defined visual identity.

Porcelain boards are fully dishwasher-safe, stack efficiently and replace on a standard crockery reorder – no special care required.

Who Buys Catering Boards from Ascot?

• Restaurants and gastropubs – slate and porcelain boards for starters, sharing plates and dessert presentation
• Hotels and banqueting venues – presentation boards for canapé service and buffet display
• Cafés and brunch venues – ceramic boards for open sandwiches, pastries and sharing plates
• Contract caterers – bulk orders of consistent boards for multi-site operations
• Fine dining and tasting menu venues – porcelain and stone-effect boards for composed course presentation

Why Buy from Ascot Wholesale?

• Trade pricing on all lines – no retail markup, same wholesale rate per case
• Crockery boards only – slate, stone-effect and porcelain; no wooden items on this page
• Dishwasher-safe – all crockery boards built for commercial wash cycles
• Brands you know – Churchill, Dudson, Artis and Utopia all stocked
• No minimum order – order a single case or a full pallet at the same trade rate
• Free delivery on qualifying orders

Browse the full Catering Crockery range, or explore related pages: Plates, Dishes and Tableware Accessories.

FAQ – Catering Boards

What catering boards does Ascot Wholesale stock?

We stock slate boards, stone-effect composite boards, porcelain boards and ceramic presentation boards for commercial hospitality use. All items are crockery – wooden boards are stocked separately in a different section of the site.

Are your catering boards dishwasher-safe?

Yes. All porcelain and ceramic boards are fully dishwasher-safe for commercial use. Natural slate boards should be hand-washed and dried promptly. Stone-effect composite boards are generally dishwasher-safe – check the individual product page for confirmation.

What is the difference between a slate board and a stone-effect board?

A natural slate board is genuine slate – heavier, cooler to the touch, and more fragile. A stone-effect board is a composite material that replicates the look of slate but is lighter, more chip-resistant and easier to manage in high-volume service. Both give the same dark visual contrast for food presentation.

What sizes are your catering boards available in?

Rectangular boards typically run from 25cm × 15cm up to 35cm × 20cm. Round boards are available in individual portion sizes from around 15–20cm diameter. Full dimensions are listed on each product page.

Are your boards suitable for hot food?

Porcelain and ceramic boards can handle warm food. Natural slate and stone-effect boards are better suited to cold or ambient service – cheese, charcuterie, cold starters and desserts. Always check individual product specifications before using with very hot dishes.

Which brands do you stock?

We stock catering boards from Churchill (Natural Slate and Slate Effect lines), Dudson (Harvest range), Artis and Utopia. All are established UK catering tableware brands.

Is there a minimum order quantity?

No. There is no minimum order quantity. Most boards are available in cases of 6 or 12. Check individual product listings for case sizes.

Do you offer trade accounts?

Yes. Trade accounts are available to all hospitality businesses – restaurants, hotels, cafés, catering companies and event venues. Contact our team to apply.