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Natural Stone Care and Information
What is Slate Stone
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous, metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade, regional metamorphism. It is the finest-grained foliated metamorphic rock. Wikipedia
Primary: quartz, muscovite/illite
Secondary: biotite, chlorite, hematite, pyrite Specific gravity: 2.7 – 2.8,2.9 hot rock cooking stones
Marble is a metamorphic rock formed when limestone is subjected to high pressure or heat. In its pure form, marble is a white stone with a crystalline and sugary appearance, consisting of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Usually, marble contains other minerals, including quartz, graphite, pyrite, and iron oxides. These minerals can give marble a pink, brown, gray, green, or variegated coloration. While true marble forms from limestone, there is also dolomitic marble, which forms when dolomite [CaMg(CO3)2] undergoes metamorphosis.
Helpful Points
Our charcuterie pieces are not only beautiful but are unique and natural and
completely food safe.
Slate is a lovely way to display cheeses platters , hot or cold hors d’oeuvres,
fruits and desserts.
They can be even put in the fridge prior to serving to further retain the freshness of
your items on a warm day.
They are easy to maintain and clean. Just add a few drops of food grade mineral oil to
each piece prior to use to seal the slate.
Let the oil absorb into the slate overnight and wipe with a clean cloth . You should only
need to do this once or twice a year to maintain their natural beauty and have them looking great
for many years to come.
Special rubber feet will protect charcuterie pieces from scratching tables or countertops.
Remember that slate is a natural stone and subject to various differences in thickness,
size, color,composition and weight.
Always handle with care when washing and storing them. Do not use as a cutting
board.
Charcuterie pieces are not recommended for use in ovens or microwaves. Wash by
hand with a mild detergent or simply wipe with a damp cloth.
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Our cooking stones best usage process is to place stones on cold heating area / BBQ and let Stones heat up as the BBQ heats up.... If cooking Pizzas place cold Stones on a cold BBQ with no food on the Stone. Close the lid on the BBQ and once the BBQ has achieved 600+ degrees place the Pizza or food item on the Stone and let cook with the BBQ lid closed to maintain the heat. Standard cooking time for a Pizza on the Stone at 600 Degrees is approx 4 minutes +- 1 minute.
Once food items are taken off the stones let stone cool down on BBQ slowly with the heat off. Once the stone has cooled down remove the Stone from the BBQ and gently clean with warm water and a scrub brush to remove any remaining food bits. Store in dry place and NEVER place a wet Stone on the BBQ.Excess moisture could crack the stone, so always heat up dry Stones.
NOTE: No Stone seasoning is needed for cooking stones.
Special Occasions
Weddings
Anniversary
Birthdays
Thank You
Housewarming
Valentine/Love
Corporate
Sympathy
Retirement
BBQ Party
Holiday
Mothers Day
Which Size / Shape Should You Choose
BBQ Pizza Stone/ Small or Large
BBQ Pizza Stone/ Small or Large
BBQ Pizza Stone/ Small or Large
Pizza cooking stones come in small or large
Fish/ Meat Cooking Stone
BBQ Pizza Stone/ Small or Large
BBQ Pizza Stone/ Small or Large
Cooking a steak and or other meats takes a thicker stone / small or large
Cheese Platters
BBQ Pizza Stone/ Small or Large
Cheese Platters
Small or large hot rock cooking stones
Appetizer Tray
Appetizer Tray
Cheese Platters
For Cold or Hot applications, small or large .
Appetizer Tray
Appetizer Tray
Preferred Vendor Services
Dealer Display Unit
Dealer Display Unit
Dealer Display Unit
We understand that not all dealer/ Retailers have a display unit for presenting the Stone products so we have made available units on request.
Pieces on display
Dealer Display Unit
Dealer Display Unit
Here is an example of our display unit with an assortment of items presented.
Display Unit Profile
Join Our Preferred Vendor Network
Join Our Preferred Vendor Network
We encourage that the display shelves stay full to capture the best buyer experience regarding selection.
Branding images / Logos can be placed on the face of the shelves if desired
Join Our Preferred Vendor Network
Join Our Preferred Vendor Network
Join Our Preferred Vendor Network
We are always excited with our Vendor accounts and their wonderful staff that represent our amazing products.
- The Duncan Butcher Shop -https://www.facebook.com/theduncanbutchershop/
- Cure Artisan Meat and Cheese https://www.facebook.com/Cureartisanmeatandcheese/
Who We Are at West Coast Cooking Stones
Don Moss CEO and Founder
Don Moss CEO and Founder
Don Moss CEO and Founder
Don has always been fascinated with geology and natural beauty from natural resources. As an artist and entrepreneur Don felt a need and desire to work with stone as a culinary medium. His joy of cooking and serving others led him to venture out in the business of natural rock culinary items .
Mission Statement :
At West Coast Cooking St
Don has always been fascinated with geology and natural beauty from natural resources. As an artist and entrepreneur Don felt a need and desire to work with stone as a culinary medium. His joy of cooking and serving others led him to venture out in the business of natural rock culinary items .
Mission Statement :
At West Coast Cooking Stones Inc. we are committed to delivering local natural cooking stones along with Charcuterie platters that are hand picked and cut by Master Artisans with a passion to produce the best possible culinary experience and uniqueness .
We have chosen to collaborate with local Vancouver Island businesses and people to work with us on producing local natural stone products that favour the environment. Choosing natural stone products is helping the environment by not using artificial products to produce similar items.
Deborah Craw partner
Don Moss CEO and Founder
Don Moss CEO and Founder
Our team is made up of driven entrepreneurs with a passion to deliver a
product and experience as unique as the Island we live on.
Don shared the idea with his friend Deborah and she immediately wanted to be a part of the vision and development of this exciting space.
Deborah is passionate on delivering service and quality to those that want to be part of an extraordinary culinary experience.
Our Services
Don Moss CEO and Founder
Our Services
At West Coast Cooking Stones we deliver these unique handmade items .
Our island quarried slate cooking stones and Marble Charcuterie stones are hand designed and cut. Each piece is selected for thickness , size and design ensuring that each piece is an original
item of culinary art..with a purpose.
Our slate charcuterie platters are indi
At West Coast Cooking Stones we deliver these unique handmade items .
Our island quarried slate cooking stones and Marble Charcuterie stones are hand designed and cut. Each piece is selected for thickness , size and design ensuring that each piece is an original
item of culinary art..with a purpose.
Our slate charcuterie platters are individual, natural organic statements providing a distinctive one of a kind serving display.
Customer size pieces, shapes or special orders are available upon request
to create and enhance your culinary creations.
Stone Rental : personal / Corporate options available... see front page link for details
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Victoria BC
Account Manager
Shannon Mark is a very welcomed Account Manger to the WCCS Team. She is professional, personable, and detailed oriented.
Shannon brings with her years of experience in the Food service, and the Hospitality Industry.
email: shannon.wccs3@gmail.com