Churchill Stonecast Patina Coupe Plates Cobalt 288mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range is a collection of super vitrified tableware finished with a hand-crafted glaze that draws on the natural textures and tones of organic materials. The Cobalt...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Dimensions
- 288(W)mm | 11¼(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range is a collection of super vitrified tableware finished with a hand-crafted glaze that draws on the natural textures and tones of organic materials. The Cobalt colourway gives each plate a rich, layered blue finish with subtle variation from piece to piece — the kind of surface that reads well against both light and dark table linen and suits a broad range of plating styles. At 288mm these are full-sized dinner plates, appropriate for main course service across casual dining, brasseries, boutique hotels, and gastro pubs.
Super vitrified construction is a practical requirement for any front-of-house crockery in a working hospitality environment. The manufacturing process produces a denser, harder-wearing body than standard vitrified china, which translates directly to better resistance against chipping at the rim and crazing on the glaze surface — both common failure points in high-throughput operations where plates go through commercial dishwashers multiple times a day. The reactive glaze finish on Stonecast Patina is designed to remain stable through repeated wash cycles without significant loss of colour or surface character.
- Hand-applied reactive glaze gives natural variation across the range
- Super vitrified body resists chipping and crazing in daily commercial use
- Suitable for commercial dishwasher cycles
- 288mm diameter works well for a wide range of main course presentations
- Cobalt finish complements both neutral and bold table styling
Packs of 12 are a practical purchasing unit for most operations — enough to cover a section without over-committing on storage. For smaller venues or those trialling the range before a full rollout, it is worth considering par levels against cover count and wash cycle frequency before ordering volume. Churchill supply the Stonecast Patina range across multiple shapes and colourways, so building a coordinated table setting across plates, bowls, and serving pieces is straightforward.
If you are putting together a full front-of-house specification or want to discuss how this range fits alongside other Churchill collections, the team are happy to help work through the options.
Key Features
- Super vitrified body construction for enhanced chip and craze resistance
- Hand-applied reactive glaze producing natural surface variation per piece
- 288mm coupe profile suitable for main course plating across service styles
- Cobalt colourway with layered tonal depth across the Patina finish
- Supplied in a pack of 12, a practical unit for section-level stock
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles with minimal surface degradation
- Reduces replacement frequency compared with standard vitrified crockery
- Consistent rim profile supports efficient stacking and front-of-house handling
- Natural glaze variation adds visual interest without requiring styled presentation
- Coordinates across Churchill Stonecast Patina shapes for a unified table setting
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Dimensions
- 288(W)mm | 11¼(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 920g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The Stonecast Patina glaze is formulated to remain stable through repeated commercial wash cycles. Some minor softening of surface character can occur over extended periods of heavy use, but this is characteristic of reactive-glaze tableware and is generally considered part of the aesthetic rather than a defect. Churchill's super vitrified body beneath the glaze provides the structural durability required in a working kitchen environment.
- As a general guide, most operations work to a par of two to three times their cover count for any given plate size, accounting for plates in use, in the wash cycle, and in reserve. A 30-cover restaurant running two sittings would typically hold 60 to 90 plates of this size as a working minimum. Starting with two or three packs of 12 and reviewing against your wash cycle frequency is a sensible approach.
- Churchill Stonecast is produced from super vitrified china rather than stoneware, so it is not designed for oven or microwave use. These plates are intended for front-of-house service. For pre-heated plate service, a dedicated plate warmer or heated pass shelf is the appropriate solution.