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Churchill Studio Prints Astro Metallic Blue Coupe Plates 260mm (12 Pack)
£154.00(£184.80 inc VAT)
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The Churchill Studio Prints Astro Metallic Blue coupe plates are part of Churchill's Studio Prints range, designed to bring a consistent decorative finish to commercial table settings. The metallic blue glaze draws on the appearance of artisan-glazed ceramics and works as a neutral but visually distinctive base across a wide range of food styles and presentations.
These plates are built on Churchill's super-vitrified body, which reduces moisture absorption and helps maintain heat retention during service. The pattern is applied as an underglaze print, meaning the decoration sits beneath the glaze layer rather than on top of it — a construction approach that improves print durability under the repeated thermal and mechanical stress of commercial dishwasher cycles.
For front-of-house teams, the practical advantages include:
- Dishwasher safe and microwave safe, supporting flexible back-of-house workflows
- Underglaze print resists fading and scratching through regular commercial wash cycles
- Super-vitrified body limits chipping and moisture ingress over time
- Churchill's 5-year edge chip guarantee provides a documented quality assurance benchmark
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for building or topping up cover sets
These plates are well suited to restaurants, hotels, gastro pubs, and contract catering operations looking for a consistent decorative plate at a practical price point. The 260mm diameter makes them appropriate as a main course plate across most menu styles. For operations running very high covers or particularly robust wash processes, it is worth considering whether a heavier-gauge option from the wider Churchill range might offer additional longevity.
If you are specifying tableware across multiple covers or coordinating with other pieces in the Studio Prints range, the team is happy to talk through what quantities and combinations will work best for your service.
Frequently asked questions
Are these plates suitable for use in a commercial dishwasher?
Yes, the Astro Metallic Blue coupe plates are rated as dishwasher safe. The underglaze print construction means the decoration is protected beneath the glaze layer, which helps it withstand the thermal and chemical conditions of commercial rack or conveyor dishwashers better than on-glaze printed alternatives.
How many plates do I need to order for a covers-based operation?
A common starting point is three plates per cover to allow for a full set in service, a set in the wash cycle, and a buffer. For high-turnover operations or where wash cycles are longer, a higher ratio may be more practical. The team can help you work out quantities based on your service volume and wash turnaround.
Can these plates be used in a microwave for holding or finishing dishes?
Yes, these plates are microwave safe, which gives flexibility in operations where dishes are finished or held using microwave equipment. As with all vitrified ceramics, care should be taken to avoid extreme rapid temperature changes, which can stress the body of any ceramic plate over time.
£154.00(£184.80 inc VAT)
£154.00(£184.80 inc VAT)
The Churchill Studio Prints Astro Metallic Blue coupe plates are part of Churchill's Studio Prints range, designed to bring a consistent decorative finish to commercial table settings. The metallic blue glaze draws on the appearance of artisan-glazed ceramics and works as a neutral but visually distinctive base across a wide range of food styles and presentations.
These plates are built on Churchill's super-vitrified body, which reduces moisture absorption and helps maintain heat retention during service. The pattern is applied as an underglaze print, meaning the decoration sits beneath the glaze layer rather than on top of it — a construction approach that improves print durability under the repeated thermal and mechanical stress of commercial dishwasher cycles.
For front-of-house teams, the practical advantages include:
- Dishwasher safe and microwave safe, supporting flexible back-of-house workflows
- Underglaze print resists fading and scratching through regular commercial wash cycles
- Super-vitrified body limits chipping and moisture ingress over time
- Churchill's 5-year edge chip guarantee provides a documented quality assurance benchmark
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for building or topping up cover sets
These plates are well suited to restaurants, hotels, gastro pubs, and contract catering operations looking for a consistent decorative plate at a practical price point. The 260mm diameter makes them appropriate as a main course plate across most menu styles. For operations running very high covers or particularly robust wash processes, it is worth considering whether a heavier-gauge option from the wider Churchill range might offer additional longevity.
If you are specifying tableware across multiple covers or coordinating with other pieces in the Studio Prints range, the team is happy to talk through what quantities and combinations will work best for your service.
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