Churchill Stonecast Patina Deep Purple Coupe Plate 260mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range takes its visual cues from the natural ageing effects found on materials such as metal, stone, leather and wood. The Deep Purple colourway interprets this...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 260(Ø)mm
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Weight
- 9.04kg
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range takes its visual cues from the natural ageing effects found on materials such as metal, stone, leather and wood. The Deep Purple colourway interprets this through a rich, layered surface finish that gives each piece a subtly individual character. Because the effect is inherent to the manufacturing process, no two plates are identical — which adds to the aesthetic rather than detracting from it. These are 260mm coupe plates, a practical main-course size suitable for a wide range of plating styles.
In service, the super vitrified construction is the detail that matters most. Super vitrified china is significantly denser and more resistant to chipping than standard porcelain, which makes it a sensible choice for operations where plates cycle through a busy pass, a commercial glasswasher, and stacking racks on a daily basis. The finish holds up well under repeated high-temperature warewashing without the glaze deteriorating noticeably over time.
- Super vitrified body offers strong resistance to chipping and cracking in daily service
- Coupe profile suits contemporary plating across a range of cuisines
- Intentional surface variation gives each plate individual character without inconsistency
- Compatible with commercial glasswasher and dishwasher cycles
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for building or topping up cover sets
The Stonecast Patina range is well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and casual dining operations where the tableware is expected to contribute to the overall aesthetic of the cover. The 260mm size works as a main plate in most settings. For higher-volume operations or where greater cover depth is needed, Churchill produces the range across multiple plate sizes and complementary pieces, so a consistent table set is achievable.
If you are building a full cover or want to discuss how the Patina range fits alongside other tableware you are sourcing, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Super vitrified china construction for enhanced chip and crack resistance
- 260mm coupe profile suitable for main course plating across cuisines
- Naturally varied surface finish inherent to the manufacturing process
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher and glasswasher cycles reliably
- Supplied as a pack of 12 for practical cover set management
Operational Benefits
- Reduces plate replacement costs through improved durability in daily service
- Consistent aesthetic across covers despite natural piece-to-piece variation
- Supports contemporary plating styles with a clean coupe silhouette
- Maintains glaze integrity through high-temperature commercial warewashing cycles
- Pack format simplifies stock management when building or topping up covers
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 260(Ø)mm
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Weight
- 9.04kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The variation is entirely intentional and is central to the Patina concept. Churchill's manufacturing process replicates the organic sheen of naturally aged materials, meaning each piece carries a slightly different surface character. This is consistent with the range design and is not a defect.
- Super vitrified china is fired at a higher density than standard porcelain, which gives it noticeably better resistance to the chipping and crazing that comes from daily stacking, pass handling, and commercial warewashing. For a front-of-house plate that cycles through service multiple times a day, it is a more practical choice than standard earthenware or lower-grade porcelain.
- Yes. The super vitrified construction is suited to commercial warewashing equipment operating at standard service temperatures. The glaze and surface finish are designed to withstand the rigours of a back-of-house hospitality environment, including repeated high-temperature wash cycles.