Churchill Stone Quartz Black Lotus Plate 177mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stone Quartz Black Lotus plate is part of the Studio Prints Stone range, a collection designed to reference the aesthetic of hand-carved natural stone ceramics. The 177mm format...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Ceramic
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Product Description
The Churchill Stone Quartz Black Lotus plate is part of the Studio Prints Stone range, a collection designed to reference the aesthetic of hand-carved natural stone ceramics. The 177mm format makes it well suited to side dishes, starters, and dessert presentation, and the Black Lotus colourway provides a strong, neutral contrast that works across a range of plating styles.
Made from super vitrified ceramic and manufactured in the UK, these plates are built to withstand the demands of regular commercial service. Super vitrified ceramic offers a harder, more chip-resistant body than standard porcelain, which matters in busy kitchens where plates go through high-volume wash cycles and everyday handling. The finish holds up consistently over time, which helps maintain a uniform look across a table setting even after extended use.
Operationally, the Stone Quartz range offers a few practical advantages for front-of-house teams:
- Consistent glaze and pattern from piece to piece, supporting a uniform table presentation
- Chip-resistant super vitrified body reduces breakage rates over time
- Dishwasher safe for high-volume wash cycles without significant finish degradation
- Neutral colourway suits a wide range of menu styles and plating approaches
- Sold in packs of 12 for straightforward stock management
At 177mm, this is a smaller plate format. It is not intended as a main course plate and operators should consider it alongside larger formats in the Stone Quartz range if building out a full cover set. The Black Lotus finish, while hardwearing, will show scratching under heavy cutlery use over time — this is common to most dark-glazed ceramics and worth factoring in when planning replacement cycles.
This plate is a practical choice for restaurants, bistros, and hospitality venues looking for a contemporary tableware style with reliable durability. It suits operators who want a consistent aesthetic across the table without heavy investment in bespoke or artisan pieces.
If you are building a full cover set or are unsure which sizes and formats best suit your menu, we are happy to talk it through before you order.
Key Features
- Super vitrified ceramic body offers enhanced chip resistance under daily use
- 177mm format suited to starters, sides, and dessert presentation
- UK-manufactured with consistent glaze finish across every piece
- Black Lotus colourway provides strong contrast for varied plating styles
- Sold in packs of 12 to simplify stock ordering and cover planning
Operational Benefits
- Reduces breakage costs with a harder, more durable ceramic body
- Maintains uniform table presentation across high-volume service periods
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without significant finish loss
- Neutral dark finish complements a wide range of menu and plating styles
- Pack format makes it straightforward to manage and replenish stock
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 351.6666666666666g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The super vitrified ceramic construction is specifically suited to commercial environments where plates go through frequent wash cycles and regular handling. The chip-resistant body performs better over time than standard porcelain in busy service settings.
- At 177mm, this is a smaller format and is best used for starters, side dishes, or desserts rather than main courses. If you need a main plate in the same Stone Quartz range and colourway, it is worth checking the wider Churchill Stone Quartz collection for larger formats before ordering.
- Dark-glazed ceramics, including this Black Lotus finish, are more likely to show cutlery marking over extended use than lighter colourways — this is a characteristic common across the category rather than specific to Churchill. Operators planning long service cycles should factor in a replacement schedule accordingly.