Churchill Stonecast Lavender Coupe Plate 165mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is one of the more recognisable rustic tableware collections in UK foodservice. Each piece carries a handpainted finish that gives the range its characteristic variation in...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Purple
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Ceramic
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is one of the more recognisable rustic tableware collections in UK foodservice. Each piece carries a handpainted finish that gives the range its characteristic variation in tone and texture — no two plates look completely identical, which is part of the appeal. The Lavender colourway sits at the softer end of the Stonecast palette, working well on tables where the look is relaxed, informal, or seasonally themed.
Made from super vitrified ceramic, these plates are built to handle the demands of regular commercial use. Super vitrification increases the density and hardness of the ceramic body, which translates to better resistance to chipping, crazing, and surface wear compared with standard earthenware. They carry a five-year chip warranty from Churchill, which is a practical indicator of expected service life in a working environment.
From an operational standpoint, the Stonecast coupe plate at this size is suited to side dishes, starters, desserts, or smaller sharing portions rather than main course covers. Key practical points worth noting:
- Handpainted finish adds individual character to each piece
- Super vitrified body resists chipping and surface crazing under regular use
- Compatible with commercial dishwashers and microwave use
- Sold in packs of 12 — straightforward to order by cover count
- Five-year chip warranty reflects Churchill's confidence in durability
As with any handcrafted-style tableware, operators should be aware that the intentional colour and glaze variation means individual plates will differ slightly in appearance. This is characteristic of the range rather than a quality issue, but it is worth considering if consistency of presentation is a strict requirement for your operation.
If you are building out a new tableware scheme or mixing Stonecast pieces across a menu, it is worth having a conversation about quantities, colourways, and how the range fits your service style — the team is happy to help you think it through.
Key Features
- Handpainted super vitrified ceramic with individual glaze variation per plate
- Five-year chip warranty backed by Churchill's commercial tableware guarantee
- 165mm coupe profile suited to starters, sides, and dessert covers
- Dishwasher-safe construction compatible with commercial warewashing equipment
- Sold in packs of 12 to simplify ordering against cover requirements
Operational Benefits
- Rustic handpainted finish adds character to informal and seasonal table settings
- Super vitrified body reduces replacement frequency in high-turnover services
- Coupe shape works across multiple menu positions, improving stock flexibility
- Chip warranty provides operator confidence in long-term tableware investment
- Pack-of-12 format keeps ordering straightforward when scaling for covers
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Purple
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Warranty
- 5 Years
- Weight
- 294.16666666666663g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, the tonal and glaze variation is a deliberate characteristic of the Stonecast handpainted process — each piece is individually decorated, so slight differences in depth of colour and texture are expected and part of the aesthetic. For most casual dining, café, and informal restaurant settings this adds to the appeal, but if your operation requires very strict uniformity of presentation it is worth considering whether a plain or machine-finished alternative might be more appropriate.
- Super vitrified ceramic is a denser, harder body than standard earthenware, which makes it more resistant to the thermal cycling and mechanical handling involved in high-volume warewashing. Churchill's five-year chip warranty on this range reflects that durability in commercial conditions. That said, as with all tableware, careful racking and handling will extend service life significantly.
- At 165mm, this plate sits comfortably in the starter, side dish, or dessert tier of a table setting rather than as a main course plate. The Stonecast range is available in larger diameters for main course use, so if you are building a full cover scheme it is worth reviewing the broader range to ensure the right sizes are in place across each menu course.