Churchill Profile Plates 257mm White Porcelain (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Profile plate is a white porcelain flat plate with a clearly defined rim and slim, rolled edge — a format that works well across a wide range of...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 257
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Product Description
The Churchill Profile plate is a white porcelain flat plate with a clearly defined rim and slim, rolled edge — a format that works well across a wide range of plating styles, from classic fine dining presentation to more contemporary service. The 257mm (10 inch) diameter makes it a practical main course plate size for most front-of-house settings.
Churchill's Ecoglaze finish is worth noting for any operator buying at volume. It provides a harder, more resilient surface than standard vitrified porcelain, which translates to better resistance against the repeated mechanical stacking, dishwasher cycling, and cutlery contact that plates face in busy service environments. The Profile range is also notably lighter than Churchill's Classic equivalent, which reduces fatigue for front-of-house staff during long services and makes handling easier during breakdown and plating.
From an operational standpoint, the key practical advantages are:
- Defined rim gives a consistent, clean framing edge to plated dishes
- Lighter weight reduces handling fatigue across a full service
- Ecoglaze surface resists scratching and dulling over time
- Rolled edges help withstand the knocks and chips of daily stacking
- Dishwasher-safe and suitable for high-volume warewashing cycles
As a pack of 12, this is a practical starting quantity for a smaller operation, though most restaurants will want to consider how many covers they're running and factor in breakage rates when deciding on total plate quantities. Higher-volume sites or those with larger cover counts may want to purchase multiple packs or look at larger case quantities to ensure adequate par stock.
If you're specifying plates across a full front-of-house setup or want to discuss quantities relative to your cover count and service style, the team is happy to help you work through it.
Key Features
- Defined rim profile frames plated dishes consistently across all covers
- Ecoglaze coating provides enhanced resistance to scratching and staining
- Approximately 20% lighter than Churchill Classic equivalent plates
- Slim rolled edges engineered to withstand repeated stacking and handling
- Porcelain construction rated for high-volume commercial dishwasher use
Operational Benefits
- Lighter plates reduce front-of-house fatigue during extended service periods
- Durable Ecoglaze finish maintains appearance longer under heavy daily use
- Consistent rim shape supports reliable, repeatable plating presentation
- Rolled edges reduce chipping losses during stacking and transportation
- Dishwasher-safe design keeps warewashing workflow straightforward and efficient
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 257
- Dimensions
- 257mm/ 10"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Ecoglaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 5.71kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a general guide, most operators work to a par stock of two to three times their cover count to allow for plates in use, plates in the wash cycle, and a buffer for breakages. A pack of 12 suits a smaller venue or supplementing an existing set, but higher-volume operations would typically order several packs to maintain consistent par levels.
- The Ecoglaze finish is specifically designed to withstand repeated commercial dishwasher cycles, offering better resistance to surface dulling and scratching than standard porcelain glazes. In practice, operators find the finish holds its appearance well over sustained use, though like all tableware, longevity depends on handling care and the chemistry of dishwasher detergents used.
- For most casual dining, bistro, and mid-range restaurant settings, a 257mm (10 inch) plate is a practical main course size that accommodates most portion styles without appearing undersized. Fine dining operations serving smaller, composed portions sometimes prefer a larger plate for presentation purposes, so it's worth considering your plating style before committing to quantity.