Churchill Stonecast Hints Coupe Plates Indigo Blue 165mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Hints coupe plate in Indigo Blue is part of Churchill's well-regarded Stonecast range, combining a handcrafted aesthetic with the durability expected of commercial tableware. The indigo contrast...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 165
- Dimensions
- 165(Ø)mm | 6½(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Hints coupe plate in Indigo Blue is part of Churchill's well-regarded Stonecast range, combining a handcrafted aesthetic with the durability expected of commercial tableware. The indigo contrast rim frames a speckled, kiln-reactive glaze that gives each plate a subtly individual appearance — the kind of finish that suits menus where provenance and presentation matter. At 165mm, this is a side, starter, or dessert plate rather than a main course cover.
Made from super vitrified ceramic, these plates are built to hold up under the conditions of a working kitchen and restaurant floor. Super vitrified ceramic is denser and harder than standard ceramic, which translates directly into better resistance to chipping and cracking during day-to-day stacking, service, and warewashing. Churchill backs this with a five-year edge chip warranty, which is a practical indicator of confidence in the material rather than just a marketing assurance.
- Super vitrified ceramic construction for improved chip resistance in busy service
- Kiln-reactive speckled glaze with indigo contrast rim for consistent rustic presentation
- Coupe profile suits contemporary plating styles across starters and desserts
- Dishwasher safe and suitable for commercial warewashing cycles
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for building or topping up cover counts
These plates suit restaurants, hotels, and café-bistros where the tableware needs to reinforce a handmade or artisan feel without sacrificing durability. The 165mm size works well for amuse-bouches, pre-desserts, side salads, or dessert plating. The Stonecast Hints range is also available in larger sizes if you need a matching main course plate for the same table setting.
If you're building out a full cover count or mixing sizes across a new menu concept, we're happy to talk through what quantities and size combinations tend to work in practice.
Key Features
- Super vitrified ceramic body with enhanced density for chip resistance
- Kiln-reactive glaze produces a speckled, rustic finish on each plate
- Indigo Blue contrast rim creates a defined, consistent presentation edge
- 165mm coupe profile suited to starters, desserts, and side dishes
- Five-year edge chip warranty included as standard from Churchill
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial warewashing with lower attrition rates
- Rustic glaze finish supports artisan and provenance-led menu presentations
- Consistent rim colour aids front-of-house plating uniformity across covers
- Compact size keeps starter and dessert courses properly proportioned on table
- Pack of 12 allows flexible stock building without over-ordering
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 165
- Dimensions
- 165(Ø)mm | 6½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Super Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 290g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Super vitrified ceramic is well suited to commercial warewashing environments and handles the temperature and detergent cycles used in commercial dishwashers. The material's density helps resist the micro-chipping that can occur with repeated machine washing of lower-grade ceramics.
- At 165mm, this is a compact plate best suited to individual starters, pre-desserts, amuse-bouches, or side portions. It is not intended as a main course plate — if you need a matching larger plate for mains within the Stonecast Hints range, larger sizes are available.
- Churchill's five-year edge chip warranty is specific to edge chipping under normal commercial use, which is the most common point of failure in ceramic tableware. It reflects the quality of the super vitrified construction and provides operators with a degree of reassurance when specifying tableware for a new opening or refurbishment.