Churchill Studio Prints Raku Round Trace Plates Topaz Blue 186mm (Pack of 12)

The Churchill Studio Prints Raku Trace Plate in Topaz Blue is a round side or starter plate from Churchill's Studio Prints range, designed for use in restaurants, hotels, and catering operations where presentation matters alongside everyday durability. The Raku pattern draws on Japanese pottery traditions, using an inked trace design in topaz blue set against a white ground to create a considered, calm aesthetic that works across a range of dining styles.

Churchill's super vitrified body is the practical core of this plate. Super vitrification is a fired-density process that makes the ceramic significantly harder and more chip-resistant than standard porcelain, which matters in a back-of-house environment where plates are stacked, handled repeatedly, and passed through commercial dishwashers multiple times a day. The construction also supports consistent colour retention through heavy wash cycles, so the topaz blue pattern holds its appearance over time rather than fading with use.

From an operational standpoint, the key benefits are straightforward:

• Chip-resistant super vitrified body reduces replacement frequency in high-turnover service
• Dishwasher-safe construction suited to commercial warewashers
• Consistent glaze finish supports uniform table presentation across a full cover set
• Stacks reliably for efficient storage and front-of-house handling
• Sold in a pack of 12, practical for building or topping up cover quantities

These plates require no special handling beyond standard front-of-house crockery care. They are compatible with commercial dishwashers and do not require any specific storage conditions. As with all patterned tableware, avoiding metal scourers and harsh abrasive cleaners will help maintain the surface over time.

This plate is well suited to restaurants, bistros, hotel dining, and contract catering operations looking for decorative tableware that can withstand the demands of daily service without compromising on presentation. The 186mm size positions it as a side plate, bread plate, or starter plate depending on the menu format. For operations requiring a full place setting in the Raku Topaz Blue pattern, Churchill produce complementary pieces within the same range.

If you're building a cover set or matching existing tableware across a dining room, the team are happy to help you work out quantities or check pattern compatibility before you order.