Churchill Studio Prints Raku Oval Plates Quartz Black 299mm (Pack of 12)

The Churchill Studio Prints Raku oval plate in quartz black is a 299mm super vitrified oval plate designed for food service operations where presentation and durability both matter. The quartz black finish is part of Churchill's Studio Prints range — a collection aimed at operators who want a consistent, considered aesthetic on the pass without compromising on the practical demands of a working kitchen.

Super vitrified construction is what makes this plate a reliable choice for busy sites. The material is fired at higher temperatures than standard vitrified china, resulting in a denser body that holds up better against the daily cycle of service, washing, and stacking. In practice, this means fewer chips and cracks over time and a longer useful life per piece — which matters when you're running a full cover service and replacing broken crockery cuts into margin.

From an operational standpoint, the Raku range offers a few practical advantages worth noting:

• Super vitrified body resists chipping and scratching through repeated commercial use
• Dishwasher safe, holding up reliably through high-temperature machine cycles
• Microwave safe for service operations that reheat to order
• The oval format suits a range of plating styles, from structured mains to sharing plates
• Consistent quartz black glaze supports a uniform look across covers

At 299mm, this is a generous oval suitable for main course plating. The format works well for dishes where a traditional round plate isn't the right shape — proteins with accompaniments, composed fish dishes, or anything where the oval gives the chef more space to work along the plate's length. Each plate weighs 590g, which gives it a reassuring feel in hand without being cumbersome for front-of-house staff during a busy service.

This plate is well suited to restaurants, gastro pubs, hotel dining rooms, and event caterers looking for a black plate that photographs well and stays presentable over time. It's sold in packs of 12, which suits initial range builds or top-up orders. Operations running very high covers or particularly demanding warewashing conditions may want to consider a heavier-gauge alternative, so it's worth discussing your throughput before committing to quantity.

If you're putting together a tableware range and want to talk through which sizes and formats make sense for your menu, the team is happy to help.