Churchill Studio Prints Agano Oblong Chefs Plate Black (Pack of 12)

The Churchill Studio Prints Agano Oblong Chefs Plate is a rectangular presentation plate finished in deep black with an underglaze radial pattern that draws focus toward the centre of the plate. Made from Churchill's super vitrified china body, it is produced specifically for commercial foodservice use and is sold in packs of twelve.

In a busy kitchen environment, consistency of presentation matters as much as consistency of cooking. The oblong format suits composed, linear plating styles — tasting menus, modern British, Japanese-influenced dishes, or any kitchen where the plate itself is considered part of the dish. The underglaze decoration is resistant to the repeated mechanical washing that commercial crockery endures in service, and super vitrified construction means the body is denser and more chip-resistant than standard vitrified china, which matters across multiple covers each evening.

Practical advantages for operators include:

• Super vitrified body provides greater durability in high-turnover service
• Underglaze decoration that resists fading through commercial dishwasher cycles
• Oblong format suits structured, composed plating without overcrowding
• Consistent gloss black finish supports strong visual presentation across the table
• Sold in packs of twelve, suited to smaller opening orders or topping up existing sets

Being oblong rather than round, these plates are not a direct substitute for a standard dinner plate and are best used where the format is a deliberate presentational choice. Storage and rack space should be considered given the non-standard footprint.

These plates are well suited to independent restaurants, hotel restaurants, and chef's table or tasting menu formats where presentation is a priority. For operators needing a larger or more standard round plate from the same Studio Prints range, other formats are available within the collection.

If you are building a new cover set or need guidance on how Agano fits alongside other pieces in the Studio Prints range, our team is happy to talk it through with you.