Churchill Era Blue Evolve Coupe Plates 260mm (12 Pack)
Product Description
The Churchill Era collection is a range of tableware built around a distinctive radial print, drawn from the visual language of the Mod subculture of the 1950s and 1960s. These...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Patterned
- Diameter
- 260
- Dimensions
- 260(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The Churchill Era collection is a range of tableware built around a distinctive radial print, drawn from the visual language of the Mod subculture of the 1950s and 1960s. These 260mm coupe plates are finished in a soft blue colourway and are sold in a pack of twelve, making them a practical choice for operators looking to introduce a consistent, characterful look across a table setting or to supplement existing cover counts.
Constructed from Churchill's Super Vitrified body, the plates are notably denser and less porous than standard vitrified china. In practical terms, this means they absorb less moisture over time, retain heat better during service, and stand up well to the routine knocks and stacking pressures of a busy pass. Churchill's Eco glaze finish adds resistance to staining and metal marking — a genuine consideration in kitchens where plates cycle through heavy use and frequent mechanical washing.
For a front-of-house team, the day-to-day benefits are straightforward:
- High resistance to thermal shock reduces breakage during rapid temperature changes
- Microwave and dishwasher safe, compatible with standard commercial warewashing
- Stain and metal mark resistance keeps the finish looking presentable over extended service life
- The coupe profile suits a wide range of plating styles without dominating the presentation
At 260mm, this is a versatile main-course plate size, comfortably suited to most plating formats used in restaurants, bistros, hotels, and contract catering environments. The Era pattern works well as a standalone table identity or as part of a mixed-format tableware scheme using other pieces from the Era range.
If you are putting together a larger tableware specification, or want to discuss pack quantities and how the Era range fits alongside other Churchill collections, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Super Vitrified body with low moisture absorption for extended durability
- Eco glaze finish resists staining and metal marks from cutlery
- High thermal shock resistance reduces breakage risk during service
- 260mm coupe profile suits a broad range of main-course presentations
- Microwave and dishwasher safe, compatible with commercial warewashing equipment
Operational Benefits
- Plates stay presentable longer, reducing replacement spend over time
- Retained heat supports better food temperature at the table
- Fewer breakages during busy service keeps cover counts consistent
- Consistent pattern across a 12-pack simplifies table setting and restocking
- Radial print adds table identity without requiring a full tableware overhaul
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Patterned
- Diameter
- 260
- Dimensions
- 260(Ø)mm
- Material
- Churchill Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 728g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The Super Vitrified construction is specifically designed for the demands of commercial service — dense enough to withstand repeated stacking, mechanical washing, and everyday pass handling. For very high-volume sites running multiple sittings, it is worth discussing overall cover counts and pack quantities to ensure you hold enough stock to absorb breakage without running short.
- The plates are rated microwave and dishwasher safe, and the high thermal shock resistance means they handle temperature transitions well. That said, best practice in any commercial kitchen is to avoid placing extremely cold plates directly into a very hot environment in one step — gradual temperature change will always extend the working life of any tableware.
- The Era collection is designed to work as a coherent tableware scheme, and the soft blue colourway sits well alongside neutral tones and natural textures commonly used in contemporary covers. If you are building a mixed-format table specification — for example, combining coupe plates with bowls or flatware from other Churchill lines — it is worth talking through the full scheme to make sure the proportions and finishes complement each other.