Churchill Stonecast Patina Coupe Plates Black 165mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina coupe plate in black is a 165mm vitrified ceramic plate with a shallow, rimless profile and a furnace-reactive glaze finish. Because the glaze reacts individually during...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 165
- Dimensions
- 165(Ø)mm | 6½(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina coupe plate in black is a 165mm vitrified ceramic plate with a shallow, rimless profile and a furnace-reactive glaze finish. Because the glaze reacts individually during firing, each plate carries a subtly unique surface texture and tone — consistent in colour but with natural variation in finish that gives a handcrafted appearance without the fragility of artisan ware.
At 165mm, this is a compact plate suited to starter courses, amuse-bouches, side dishes, and small sharing plates. The coupe profile also works well for broths, chowders, and small stew portions where a shallow bowl shape is more practical than a traditional rim plate. It sits comfortably in the hand for front-of-house service and stacks efficiently in the rack, which matters when space behind the pass is limited.
Built to Churchill's super vitrified standard, these plates are designed to withstand the demands of regular commercial use — repeated dishwasher cycles, stacking, and the general handling that comes with busy service. The five-year edge chip warranty reflects the durability built into the material rather than just the glaze.
- Furnace-reactive glaze gives each plate a naturally varied, handcrafted appearance
- Vitrified ceramic construction handles daily commercial dishwasher cycles reliably
- Compact 165mm format suits starters, sides, and small portion presentations
- Shallow coupe profile works for both plated food and broth-style dishes
- Sold in packs of 12, practical for building cover count without overstocking
These plates are a practical choice for restaurants, bistros, and hospitality venues looking to present smaller courses with a considered aesthetic. If you are building a full cover set or matching across multiple plate sizes within the Stonecast Patina range, it is worth discussing quantities and format options with the team before ordering.
Key Features
- Furnace-reactive glaze produces unique surface variation on each plate
- Super vitrified ceramic construction rated for intensive commercial use
- 165mm coupe profile suits starter, side, and small portion presentations
- Shallow rimless coupe design handles both plated food and broth dishes
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for practical cover-count building
Operational Benefits
- Natural glaze variation adds visual interest without requiring artisan tableware
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles with reliable durability
- Compact format helps operators present smaller courses clearly and consistently
- Coupe shape reduces plating constraints and suits a range of menu styles
- Pack format simplifies stock management for growing or replacing cover sets
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 165
- Dimensions
- 165(Ø)mm | 6½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 170g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Churchill's super vitrified ceramic is engineered specifically for commercial dishwasher cycles, and the five-year edge chip warranty reflects that. In practice, they perform reliably under regular commercial use, though as with any ceramic plate, stacking practice and rack loading still affect longevity over time.
- At 165mm, this plate is best suited to starter portions, amuse-bouches, side dishes, and small sharing plates. For main course use it would be limiting for most menus — Churchill produces larger coupe formats within the Stonecast Patina range if you need a consistent aesthetic across courses.
- The glaze reacts individually during firing, so there is natural variation in surface texture and tone between plates. The base colour remains consistent, but the finish is not perfectly uniform — which is intentional and part of the aesthetic. For operators looking for a very uniform, clinical presentation it is worth viewing samples before committing to a full cover set.