Churchill Homespun Accents Black Lotus Plates 245mm (12 Pack)

The Churchill Homespun Accents Black Lotus plate is a 245mm round plate finished in a deep black glaze with a concentric texture that is designed to evoke the look of hand-thrown pottery. It sits within Churchill's Studio Prints range and is intended for operators who want a more distinctive table presentation without moving away from the reliability of a commercially proven body. The aesthetic works well against both light and richly coloured food, making it a practical choice for plated mains and sharing dishes alike.

Churchill's Super Vitrified construction is the more important consideration for a busy kitchen. The body is non-porous, which means it does not absorb moisture over time and holds heat reasonably well through service. More practically, it is built to withstand the thermal cycling that commercial dishwashers impose — repeated hot-to-cold transitions that cause lesser tableware to craze or chip prematurely. Operators running continuous dishwasher cycles through a long service will find this a meaningful advantage over standard vitrified or stoneware alternatives.

From a day-to-day operations standpoint, the Eco Glaze finish used on this range offers good resistance to metal marking from cutlery, which is a common nuisance on darker-glazed plates. The plates are both microwave and dishwasher safe, which keeps the workflow straightforward front and back of house.

• Non-porous body resists moisture absorption and supports heat retention through service
• Thermal shock resistance reduces chipping risk during commercial dishwasher cycles
• Metal mark and stain resistance is particularly useful given the dark glaze
• Microwave safe — suitable for plating operations where food is finished to order
• Sold in packs of 12, suited to building or replenishing a consistent cover set

At 245mm these are a standard main course plate size, appropriate for most plated dishes. They are best suited to restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining operations looking to add a craft-influenced aesthetic to their table. For operations covering a large number of covers or where breakage rates are high, it is worth considering whether a higher-quantity pack run would be more practical.

If you are building out a new cover set or want to discuss how this plate works alongside other pieces in the Homespun Accents range, the team is happy to help you think it through before you order.