Churchill Stone Quartz Black Evolve Coupe Plates 165mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stone Quartz Black Evolve Coupe Plate is a 165mm side or starter plate finished in a deep quartz black glaze with a sunburst pattern that radiates from the...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 165(W)mm | 6½(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
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Product Description
The Churchill Stone Quartz Black Evolve Coupe Plate is a 165mm side or starter plate finished in a deep quartz black glaze with a sunburst pattern that radiates from the centre of the plate. The coupe profile — rimless with a smooth, continuous curve — keeps the focus on the food rather than the plate itself, making it a practical choice for kitchens where presentation matters.
Made from super vitrified china, these plates are built to withstand the rigours of daily commercial service. Super vitrified construction gives a significantly harder, denser body than standard vitrified ware, which means greater resistance to chipping on the pass and during high-volume washing cycles. The sunburst pattern is applied underglaze, so it remains stable through repeated dishwasher cycles without fading or wearing back.
For front-of-house teams, the practical advantages are straightforward:
- Dishwasher safe and microwave safe, reducing handling restrictions during service
- Underglaze decoration resists fading through repeated commercial wash cycles
- Super vitrified body offers improved chip resistance over standard vitrified china
- Sold in packs of 12, suited to topping up existing Churchill Stone Quartz covers
At 165mm, this plate works well as a side plate, bread plate, or a starter plate for smaller portions. It is part of the wider Churchill Stone Quartz range, so it coordinates with other pieces in the collection for operators building a consistent table setting. For those needing a larger format for main course covers, the Stone Quartz range includes larger coupe options.
If you are working out how many covers to order for your opening stock or want to discuss mixing plate sizes across a range, the team is happy to help you work through the numbers.
Key Features
- Super vitrified body provides enhanced chip resistance for commercial use
- Underglaze sunburst pattern retains definition through repeated dishwasher cycles
- 165mm coupe profile frames food without a rim to interrupt presentation
- Microwave and dishwasher safe with no handling restrictions during service
- Sold in packs of 12 for straightforward cover quantity planning
Operational Benefits
- Reduces plate attrition costs thanks to a harder, more chip-resistant body
- Consistent pattern appearance maintained across the lifetime of the crockery
- Rimless coupe shape focuses diner attention directly on plated food
- Flexible service use across starters, sides, and smaller main portions
- Coordinates with the wider Stone Quartz range for a unified table setting
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 165(W)mm | 6½(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 300g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Super vitrified china is fired at a higher temperature than standard vitrified ware, producing a denser, harder body that is better able to withstand the mechanical handling and thermal cycling of commercial glasswashers and dishwashers. In practical terms, operators typically see fewer chips and a longer service life per piece compared with entry-level vitrified crockery.
- Because the sunburst pattern is applied underglaze rather than on top of the glaze, it is sealed beneath the surface and not directly exposed to wash chemistry or mechanical abrasion. This makes it significantly more durable than on-glaze decoration and suitable for high-frequency commercial washing cycles.
- At 165mm, this plate suits bread, amuse-bouche, petit fours, or lighter starter portions where a compact footprint is appropriate. For more substantial starters or small main courses, a larger coupe plate from the Stone Quartz range would give chefs more working space and a better margin around the food. If you are unsure which size best fits your menu, it is worth discussing portion sizes and presentation style with the team before committing to quantities.