Churchill Stone Coupe Plates Aquamarine 288mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stone Coupe plate in Aquamarine is a large-format porcelain plate designed for restaurants and hospitality operations that want strong visual presentation without relying on heavily decorated or overly...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Diameter
- 288
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Product Description
The Churchill Stone Coupe plate in Aquamarine is a large-format porcelain plate designed for restaurants and hospitality operations that want strong visual presentation without relying on heavily decorated or overly formal tableware. The coupe profile — wide, flat, and with minimal rim — gives chefs generous canvas space for plating, and the aquamarine colourway with its distinctive sunburst pattern draws the eye naturally to the centre of the plate, where the food sits.
In a busy service environment, tableware takes considerable punishment. Churchill's Stone range is finished with an underglaze colour application, which means the pattern is sealed beneath the glaze rather than sitting on top of it. This significantly extends the colour life of the plate under repeated commercial dishwasher cycles, which is a practical consideration for any site running high covers. The porcelain construction also contributes to reasonable chip resistance for day-to-day handling, though as with all glazed tableware, careless stacking or mishandling will cause damage over time.
- Underglaze finish resists fading through repeated dishwasher cycles
- Wide coupe profile offers maximum plating space for kitchen teams
- Microwave safe, supporting both service and reheating workflows
- Glazed foot reduces surface marking on tablecloths and display surfaces
- Consistent aquamarine colourway suits contemporary and seasonal menu presentations
These plates work well in à la carte restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and event catering operations where presentation is a priority and tableware needs to hold its appearance across a long service life. The 288mm diameter suits generous main course portions and is a common size for signature dish plating. Operations running very high volumes may want to consider whether a larger pack format offers better stock efficiency.
If you're building a full cover or want to discuss how this plate works alongside other pieces in the Stone range, feel free to get in touch with the team.
Key Features
- Underglaze aquamarine finish sealed beneath glaze for durability
- 288mm coupe profile provides wide, unobstructed plating surface
- Porcelain construction rated for commercial dishwasher use
- Microwave safe for service and pre-plating reheating workflows
- Glazed foot finish prevents marking on linens and display surfaces
Operational Benefits
- Colour holds through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles at high covers
- Wide coupe shape gives kitchen teams more control over portion presentation
- Microwave compatibility reduces the need for separate service crockery
- Consistent colourway supports a coherent table setting across a full cover
- Underglaze finish reduces early replacement costs from surface wear
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Diameter
- 288
- Dimensions
- 288(Ø)mm | 11¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 916g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Churchill's underglaze finishing process seals the colour beneath the glaze layer rather than applying it to the surface, which means it holds significantly better than on-glaze decoration under regular commercial dishwasher cycles. That said, the longevity of any tableware depends on correct rack loading, appropriate detergent dosing, and avoiding mechanical impact during handling.
- 288mm is a well-established main course plate size in commercial dining and works well for generous portion presentations, including composed dishes where visual spacing is part of the design. If your kitchen typically plates smaller portions or uses more minimalist presentation, a smaller diameter may give a neater result — it's worth considering alongside your menu style.
- Stacking with plate separators or foam rings significantly reduces rim and glaze chipping, particularly in high-turnover operations where plates are moved frequently. Avoid overstacking, as the combined weight increases the risk of damage to plates lower in the pile. A consistent storage location away from heavy traffic areas also helps extend plate life.