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Churchill Studio Prints Raku Oval Plates Topaz Blue 299mm (Pack of 12)

SKU: DY218

£204.00(£244.80 inc VAT)
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The Churchill Studio Prints Raku oval plate is a 299mm serving plate finished in a distinctive topaz blue glaze with a raised, reactive surface texture. That texture is produced through an underglaze printing process, which means the decorative finish is fixed beneath the glaze rather than applied on top. In practical terms, the pattern becomes part of the plate's structure and holds its character through sustained commercial dishwasher use without the fading or surface wear common to decorated ware.

The super vitrified body performs reliably in busy service — it resists chipping under the routine knocks of a working pass and holds reasonable stability when carrying warm plated dishes. The oval format is a practical choice where a round plate would feel too conventional or too large for the portion; it suits composed starters, sharing plates, and structured main courses where the shape adds to the presentation rather than competing with it.

A few points worth considering before ordering:

  • The reactive glaze produces natural variation between individual plates — slight differences in colour depth and texture are characteristic of the Raku finish, not a quality issue
  • Super vitrified construction is suited to commercial dishwashers and standard stack storage
  • The underglaze print resists fading through heavy-cycle washing
  • The oval profile works well for starters, sharing portions, and plated mains
  • Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for initial cover builds or topping up existing stock

This plate is best suited to settings where tableware is part of a considered dining experience — independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and cafés where presentation is given genuine thought. The topaz blue tone sits particularly well alongside natural textures such as linen, slate, and pale timber. It is less well suited to high-volume canteen or buffet environments where a plainer, more interchangeable plate is the more practical choice.

If you are putting together a full table setting or want to discuss matching pieces within the Studio Prints range, the team is happy to help you work through the options before you settle on quantities.

Frequently asked questions

Will the colour and texture look consistent across all 12 plates?

Not identically — the reactive glaze process is designed to produce natural variation between pieces, so colour depth and surface texture will differ slightly from plate to plate. This is a deliberate characteristic of the Raku aesthetic rather than a manufacturing inconsistency, and in practice it adds to the handcrafted appearance on the table. If absolute uniformity is essential for your setting, it is worth discussing this with us before ordering.

Are these plates suitable for use in a commercial dishwasher?

Yes. The super vitrified construction is specifically intended for commercial dishwasher use, and the underglaze print means the decorative finish is protected beneath the glaze rather than sitting on top of it. This makes the plates more durable through high-cycle washing than surface-decorated alternatives.

What kind of operation is this plate best suited to?

It works best in settings where the tableware contributes to a considered dining experience — independent restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and cafés where presentation matters. The topaz blue finish and oval format are distinctive choices that suit a particular aesthetic, so it is less appropriate for high-volume canteen or buffet environments where a neutral, interchangeable plate is more practical.
Churchill Studio Prints Raku Oval Plates Topaz Blue 299mm (Pack of 12)

£204.00(£244.80 inc VAT)

£204.00(£244.80 inc VAT)

The Churchill Studio Prints Raku oval plate is a 299mm serving plate finished in a distinctive topaz blue glaze with a raised, reactive surface texture. That texture is produced through an underglaze printing process, which means the decorative finish is fixed beneath the glaze rather than applied on top. In practical terms, the pattern becomes part of the plate's structure and holds its character through sustained commercial dishwasher use without the fading or surface wear common to decorated ware.

The super vitrified body performs reliably in busy service — it resists chipping under the routine knocks of a working pass and holds reasonable stability when carrying warm plated dishes. The oval format is a practical choice where a round plate would feel too conventional or too large for the portion; it suits composed starters, sharing plates, and structured main courses where the shape adds to the presentation rather than competing with it.

A few points worth considering before ordering:

  • The reactive glaze produces natural variation between individual plates — slight differences in colour depth and texture are characteristic of the Raku finish, not a quality issue
  • Super vitrified construction is suited to commercial dishwashers and standard stack storage
  • The underglaze print resists fading through heavy-cycle washing
  • The oval profile works well for starters, sharing portions, and plated mains
  • Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for initial cover builds or topping up existing stock

This plate is best suited to settings where tableware is part of a considered dining experience — independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and cafés where presentation is given genuine thought. The topaz blue tone sits particularly well alongside natural textures such as linen, slate, and pale timber. It is less well suited to high-volume canteen or buffet environments where a plainer, more interchangeable plate is the more practical choice.

If you are putting together a full table setting or want to discuss matching pieces within the Studio Prints range, the team is happy to help you work through the options before you settle on quantities.