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Discover the latest additions to our collection—handpicked pieces that bring new energy to your space.
Made in Yorkshire.
Designed for Restaurants & Collaborators
Made in Yorkshire — Designed Together
We work with chefs, bakers, and hospitality teams to design tableware that’s handmade, functional, and tailored to their space. Every piece is thrown on the wheel, glazed by hand, and built to suit the rhythms of a busy kitchen.
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local businesses and chefs to create ceramic wares that reflect their brand — from custom cups and plates to one-off centrepieces for the table.
All handmade. All unique.
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Here are some of the restaurants, cafés, and kitchens we’ve proudly worked with:
Roots by Tommy Banks – Marygate, York
The Black Swan at Oldstead – North York Moors
Black Wheat Club – Fossgate, York
Frog by Adam Handling – Covent Garden, London
The Ugly Butterfly – Headland Rd , Newquay
Fish & Forest – Micklegate, York
The Grand (Legacy Restaurant) – Station Rise, York
WILD – High St, Berkhamstead
Melton’s – Scarcroft Road, York
Saltmoore Hotel – Sandsend Road, Whitby
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![A dessert with ice cream, crumbled white topping, and small brown garnish on a white plate on a wooden table.]()
The Black Swan at Oldstead
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![A dessert on a wooden plate, a small dollop of whipped cream on a smaller plate, a glass of red wine, a candle, and a cup in the background on a dark wooden table.]()
Roots - Marygate, York
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![Person preparing decorated sugar cookies on a beige plate with a uniform and watch.]()
Saltmoore - Sandsend, Whitby.
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![A dessert with layers of banana slices, caramel sauce, and crushed nuts on top, served on a colorful ceramic plate.]()
Robinson's - Bishopthorpe Rd, York.
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![Decorative arrangement with greenery and small plants on a white surface, including a vase with herbs and two ceramic cups.]()
The Frog by Adam Handling - Southampton St, London.
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![Barista creating latte art in a cup of coffee.]()
Black Wheat Club - Fossgate, York.
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![Sliced salmon tartare topped with green herbs on a white plate with a speckled rim, placed on a wooden surface.]()
Pignut & The Hare- Scawton, York.
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![A hand with white nail polish and a brown wristwatch pouring sauce from a small cup onto a plate of salad with green vegetables and colorful garnishes]()
Fish & Forest - Grape Lane, York.
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![Small potted plant with green leaves on a decorative white dish on a wooden table.]()
Melton's - Scarcroft Rd, York.
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![A white plate with grilled sausages, garnished with fresh herbs, green sauce, and creamy dollops on a wooden table.]()
WILD - High St, Berkhamstead.
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![Artfully plated dessert in a speckled ceramic bowl with a honeycomb cookie, yellow sorbet, small edible spheres, microgreens, and a honeycomb-patterned base.]()
Legacy at the Grand - Station Rise, York.
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![A brown ceramic cup filled with latte art coffee on a wooden table with sunlight and shadow patterns.]()
Kiosk - Fossgate, York
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![A slice of apple pie dusted with powdered sugar on a dark brown plate, placed on a light wooden surface.]()
FLORI Bakery - Bishopthorpe Rd, York.
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![Two chefs working together in a kitchen, preparing food with plates in front of them.]()
The Ugly Butterfly - Newquay.
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![A dessert of small strawberries arranged in a tart shell on a ceramic plate with an irregular edge, placed on a wooden table.]()
FIFTY TWO at Rudding Park
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![Artful gourmet dessert with different textures and colors on a beige speckled plate, served on a rustic, rounded ceramic platter.]()
Bosun’s - The Riverfront, York.
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![Assorted dishes on a wooden table, including a plate of halved soft-boiled eggs garnished with herbs, cucumber salad, fried chicken, potato wedges, grilled fish with sauce, and skewers.]()
FFFF - Louis Gilroy
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![A decorative plate with handwritten script design holding a small gourmet appetizer topped with flowers and edible decorations.]()
BBC Great British Menu 2025 - Ahmed Abdalla
Our micro studio shop on Scarcroft Road is a home for more than our own ceramics. Inside, you’ll find a gallery of rotating artists, workshops in clay and craft, and a slow craft coffee bar serving drinks in our handmade cups. A space to learn, create, and connect.
Our Story
— a team of two: Zak and Lydia.
Together, we handcraft every piece from scratch in our making studio in the north of York.
Lydia throws each form on the wheel, while Zak glazes and fires each piece with precision and care. Every stage is slow and considered, shaped by hand, not machines, using UK-sourced clay, natural textures, and our own recycled materials.
What began as a shared love of making has grown into a full-time studio in York, where we create ceramics for chefs, collectors, and restaurants across the UK.
We make pottery to be lived with — functional, beautiful, and made to last.
We’re Rock Garden Ceramics,
Design + Commission
your own handmade ceramics for your business.
Every Rock Garden piece starts as a ball of clay, carefully shaped by hand on the wheel or formed using slab, pinch, or coil techniques. This means no two pieces are ever the same. The small differences in shape, texture, and glaze are what make them special.
Our shop is stocked with one-of-a-kind pieces, but if you’re looking for a matching set or a custom design, you’re welcome to get in touch.
We take on a limited number of commissions each season, so we’ll always check our availability and lead times before confirming your request.
Sustainability
Sustainability is part of our everyday studio practice.
We make ceramics primarily for chefs, and any pieces not suited to restaurant service are sold through our gallery shop as one-off, limited works. This allows us to explore new forms and glazes while ensuring nothing goes to waste.
All clay scraps are hand-recycled in the studio and used to create our sustainable collection, including slab-built bowls made from reclaimed clay.
Thoughtful making. Slow processes. No excess.
