Churchill Homespun Chroma Blue Coupe Plate 217mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Homespun Chroma range is a line of super vitrified tableware designed to replicate the look of hand-thrown studio pottery. Each plate carries a naturally varied surface texture and...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 217(Ø)mm
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Weight
- 6.62kg
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Product Description
The Churchill Homespun Chroma range is a line of super vitrified tableware designed to replicate the look of hand-thrown studio pottery. Each plate carries a naturally varied surface texture and a deep, layered blue glaze, meaning no two pieces look entirely identical. This deliberate variation is intentional to the design rather than a quality inconsistency — it gives the range a character that works well alongside both rustic and contemporary plating styles.
In service, these plates hold up well under the pressures of a busy restaurant or hotel environment. The super vitrified body gives considerably better resistance to chipping and thermal shock than standard vitrified china, which matters when plates are moving rapidly through a commercial dishwasher cycle and back onto a pass. The glaze decoration is applied beneath the outer glaze layer rather than on top, which protects the pattern from the abrasion that comes with repeated stacking, cutlery contact, and high-temperature washing.
- Super vitrified body offers strong resistance to chipping and cracking
- Under-glaze decoration retains appearance through heavy commercial use
- Suitable for commercial dishwasher and microwave use
- Varied surface texture gives each plate a distinctive, handcrafted appearance
- Bold colourway complements a wide range of plating styles and cuisines
From a practical standpoint, this is a straightforward plate to manage in service. It is dishwasher safe and microwave safe, which removes handling complications for front-of-house teams dealing with reheating or expediting covers. Supplied in a pack of twelve, it suits operators who are building or topping up a consistent set for table service.
This plate is best suited to restaurants, bistros, hotels, and event caterers looking for a tableware option that offers visual interest without the fragility of genuinely hand-made ceramics. It sits comfortably in a mid-range tableware programme. For very high-turnover operations running extremely large cover counts, it is worth discussing your full volume requirements with us to make sure the pack size and range depth fits your needs.
If you are building a full table setting or want to confirm the Homespun Chroma range fits your service style, we are happy to help you think it through before you order.
Key Features
- Super vitrified body provides exceptional resistance to chipping and thermal shock
- Under-glaze decoration protected from abrasion through repeated commercial washing
- 217mm coupe profile suits a broad range of starter and main course applications
- Dishwasher and microwave safe for straightforward front-of-house handling
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for consistent table setting builds
Operational Benefits
- Retains presentable appearance longer under heavy commercial dishwasher cycles
- Reduces breakage-related replacement costs compared to standard vitrified china
- Microwave compatibility simplifies reheating without requiring a separate vessel
- Distinctive hand-thrown aesthetic adds visual interest without bespoke fragility
- Pack-of-12 format allows efficient stock management and set topping-up
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 217(Ø)mm
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Weight
- 6.62kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Because the decorative glaze effect is applied beneath an outer glaze layer, it is well protected against the abrasion caused by commercial dishwasher chemicals and high-temperature cycles. Operators using standard commercial warewashing equipment should see good longevity from the pattern, though the usual advice applies — avoid abrasive detergents above recommended concentrations.
- No — the variation is inherent to the design. Homespun Chroma is specifically designed to replicate the look of hand-thrown pottery, so differences in texture and the depth of the glaze layering between individual plates are intentional. This is worth communicating to front-of-house staff so it is not mistaken for a fault during service checks.
- That depends on your cover count, table turn, and dishwasher cycle time. A general working rule for a seated restaurant is to hold three times your maximum cover count in any given plate size to allow for plates in service, plates on the pass, and plates in the wash. If you would like help working out the right quantity for your operation, we are happy to talk through the numbers.