Churchill Stonecast Patina Deep Purple Coupe Plate 165mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range takes its design cues from the natural ageing of materials — metal, stone, leather and wood — and translates that into a contemporary tableware aesthetic....
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 165(Ø)mm
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Weight
- 3.66kg
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range takes its design cues from the natural ageing of materials — metal, stone, leather and wood — and translates that into a contemporary tableware aesthetic. The Deep Purple Coupe Plate in 165mm is a side or starter plate format, supplied in a pack of twelve, and suited to operations looking to add considered visual texture to their table presentation without resorting to overly decorative or themed pieces.
Each piece is finished using a process that intentionally produces subtle variation between plates. This is a feature of the range rather than a quality inconsistency — in a busy dining room it lends the table a handcrafted quality that mass-produced uniform glazes rarely achieve. The patina effect sits well across a broad range of cuisines and service styles, from casual dining through to more refined restaurant settings.
From a practical standpoint, the plates are made from super vitrified china, which is a meaningful consideration in a commercial context. Super vitrified ware is significantly more resistant to chipping and crazing than standard porcelain, and it handles the thermal and mechanical stress of high-volume dishwasher cycles reliably over time. This makes it a sensible choice for operations where replacement costs and breakage rates are a real budget concern.
- Super vitrified construction reduces chipping and breakage in daily service
- Subtle glaze variation adds character without compromising consistency of the range
- Suitable for dishwasher use in high-volume commercial environments
- Pairs well with other pieces across the wider Stonecast Patina collection
- Pack of twelve suits a standard cover count without over-ordering
The 165mm diameter positions this as a side, bread, or starter plate rather than a main course format. It is worth considering your full cover count and typical table turn when deciding on pack quantities — a single pack of twelve may be a starting point for smaller operations, while higher-volume sites will likely need multiples.
If you are building out a full tableware specification or matching this to an existing range, the team are happy to talk through the options before you commit.
Key Features
- Super vitrified china construction for enhanced chip resistance
- 165mm coupe profile suits side, starter, and bread plate use
- Intentional glaze variation gives each piece a handcrafted appearance
- Part of the wider Stonecast Patina collection for coordinated table setting
- Supplied in a pack of twelve for straightforward cover planning
Operational Benefits
- Reduced breakage costs over time thanks to super vitrified durability
- Adds visual depth to table presentation without themed or fussy styling
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without crazing or fading
- Consistent range design makes expanding covers straightforward as needed
- Suits a broad range of service styles from casual dining to restaurants
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 165(Ø)mm
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Weight
- 3.66kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a rough guide, most operations plan for between one and a half to two times their seated cover count to allow for plates in service, in the wash, and on standby. For a 40-cover restaurant using this as a starter plate, three to four packs of twelve would be a reasonable starting point, though your table turn rate and dishwasher cycle time will influence the exact number.
- The variation is entirely intentional and is central to the Stonecast Patina concept. Churchill's manufacturing process is designed to produce subtle differences in the glaze finish between pieces, reflecting the way natural materials age unevenly over time. It is not a sign of inconsistent production, and the structural quality and durability of each piece remains consistent across the range.
- Yes. The super vitrified construction is specifically suited to the demands of commercial dishwashing, including the higher temperatures and mechanical handling involved. Super vitrified ware is more resistant to the crazing and chipping that standard porcelain can develop over repeated high-temperature cycles, making it a practical choice for operations with high daily wash volumes.