Churchill Studio Prints Raku Oval Plates Quartz Black 347mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku oval plate in quartz black is a large-format serving plate designed for professional food presentation. At 347mm in length, it provides a generous surface area...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 347(W) x 173(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku oval plate in quartz black is a large-format serving plate designed for professional food presentation. At 347mm in length, it provides a generous surface area suited to composed dishes, sharing plates, and chef-plated mains where presentation is part of the service offer.
Constructed from super vitrified china, these plates are built to withstand the physical demands of a working kitchen and front-of-house service. Super vitrified ware is noticeably more resistant to chipping and cracking than standard porcelain, which matters in environments where plates are handled at volume across multiple sittings. The underglaze print means the quartz black finish is protected beneath the glaze layer rather than sitting on top of it, so the pattern holds up through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without fading or wearing away.
From an operational standpoint, the practical advantages include:
- Strong resistance to chipping during stacking, transit, and service
- Underglaze construction keeps the finish intact through sustained dishwasher use
- Dishwasher and microwave safe, supporting flexible service workflows
- Consistent sizing across the pack supports uniform plating and presentation
- Longer usable lifespan reduces the frequency and cost of crockery replacement
These plates are well suited to restaurants, hotels, and event caterers where presentation standards are high and crockery is turned around quickly between services. The oval format works particularly well for elongated or landscape-style plating, and the quartz black colourway complements a wide range of food styling approaches. If your operation runs higher volumes or particularly demanding back-of-house conditions, it is worth considering whether a different pack size or format better fits your service pattern.
If you are specifying crockery across a new opening or refreshing an existing range, our team is happy to talk through what works well in practice — feel free to get in touch before placing your order.
Key Features
- Super vitrified construction resists chips, cracks, and surface scratches
- Underglaze print protects quartz black finish through repeated dishwasher cycles
- 347mm oval format provides generous surface area for composed plating
- Dishwasher and microwave safe for flexible commercial service use
- Supplied in a pack of six for consistent presentation across the table
Operational Benefits
- Reduces crockery replacement costs through improved durability under heavy use
- Maintains a consistent, professional finish across sustained commercial dishwasher cycles
- Supports uniform plating standards with matched sizing across the full pack
- Suits fast table-turn environments where handling volume is high
- Complements a wide range of food styling through a versatile quartz black finish
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 347(W) x 173(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Oval
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 780g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The super vitrified construction is specifically designed for commercial environments where plates are handled frequently, stacked, and passed through dishwashers multiple times per day. They perform reliably in busy restaurant and hotel settings, though as with any crockery, careful handling and appropriate racking in the dishwasher will extend their working life.
- The finish is applied as an underglaze print, meaning it sits beneath the glaze layer rather than on the surface. This makes it significantly more resistant to fading, scratching, and wear from commercial dishwasher chemicals compared with on-glaze decoration. For best results, follow standard commercial crockery care guidelines and avoid abrasive cleaning agents.
- The elongated oval shape is well suited to landscape-style plating — composed fish dishes, sharing platters, charcuterie, or multi-element mains where a round plate would feel cramped. It is commonly used in restaurants with a considered plating approach, and the quartz black colourway works well against both light and richly coloured foods.