Churchill Studio Prints Raku Rectangular Plate Quartz Black 269mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku rectangular plate in Quartz Black is a vitrified ceramic plate from Churchill's Studio Prints range, designed for use across commercial hospitality settings. Each plate measures...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 269(W) x 127(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku rectangular plate in Quartz Black is a vitrified ceramic plate from Churchill's Studio Prints range, designed for use across commercial hospitality settings. Each plate measures 269mm across, making it a practical size for individual starters, sharing elements, or plated desserts depending on how the kitchen uses it.
The Raku finish is kiln-reactive, which means no two plates carry an identical surface pattern. In practice this gives the tableware a handcrafted, artisanal quality without the fragility that often accompanies hand-thrown ceramics. Vitrified ceramic is a reliable material choice for busy service environments — it resists chipping better than standard earthenware and holds up well under the thermal cycling of commercial dishwashers and microwaves.
From an operational standpoint, the key practical points are:
- Kiln-reactive glaze produces subtle variation across the set, adding visual interest to the pass
- Vitrified ceramic construction withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Suitable for microwave and oven use, supporting flexible prep and service workflows
- Quartz Black finish works well with lighter-coloured plating and garnishes
- Sold in packs of 12, making stock management straightforward for most covers
The rectangular format suits kitchens that plate to a structured layout — starters, amuse-bouches, or small sharing portions work particularly well on this shape. The pack size of 12 is sensible for smaller operations; higher-volume venues or those with larger tables may want to consider multiple packs to ensure adequate cover counts and breakage allowance.
This plate is well suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and casual dining concepts looking for a consistent, contemporary aesthetic on the table. If you are building or refreshing a full cover set and want to discuss quantities or matching pieces from the Raku range, the team is happy to help you plan it through.
Key Features
- Kiln-reactive glaze creates unique surface variation on every plate
- Vitrified ceramic construction rated for commercial dishwasher use
- Suitable for microwave and oven use across prep and service
- 269mm rectangular format suits starters, sharing, and plated desserts
- Sold in packs of 12 for straightforward stock and cover management
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated dishwasher cycles without significant glaze degradation
- Natural surface variation adds visual distinction without extra plating effort
- Oven and microwave compatibility supports flexible kitchen service workflows
- Consistent pack sizing simplifies ordering and breakage stock planning
- Neutral black finish complements a wide range of plating styles and cuisines
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 269(W) x 127(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Weight
- 690g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a general guide, most operators plan for 1.5 to 2 times their seated cover count to allow for dishwasher turnaround and breakage over time. A 40-cover restaurant using this plate for every starter, for example, would typically start with at least 60 to 80 plates, so three to four packs as a baseline. If you want to talk through quantities for your specific service pattern, the team can help you work it out.
- The vitrified ceramic base is well suited to high-turnover environments and handles commercial dishwasher use reliably. The kiln-reactive glaze does give each plate a slightly different surface character, but this is an aesthetic feature rather than a structural one and does not affect durability. As with any tableware, reasonable stacking and handling practices will extend the working life of the set.
- Churchill confirm this range as oven-safe, so brief warming or finishing in a low oven is suitable. That said, subjecting any ceramic plate to extreme or rapid temperature changes — such as moving directly from a hot oven to a cold surface — can stress the material over time, so standard commercial handling practices apply. If you are planning a specific plating workflow that involves higher oven temperatures, it is worth checking with the team before committing to the range.