Churchill Studio Prints Stone Chefs Plate Quartz Black 299x150mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Stone chefs plate in Quartz Black is a rectangular serving plate designed for contemporary plated presentation. The elongated format suits composed starters, sharing plates, and chef's...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 347(W) x 173(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Stone chefs plate in Quartz Black is a rectangular serving plate designed for contemporary plated presentation. The elongated format suits composed starters, sharing plates, and chef's tasting courses where visual layout is part of the dish. The matt-effect finish sits within Churchill's Studio Prints range, which is aimed at kitchens that want a considered aesthetic without resorting to bespoke or specialist tableware.
Made from super vitrified china, these plates are built to withstand the daily demands of professional table service. Super vitrified construction offers improved chip resistance compared to standard porcelain, which matters when plates are stacked, racked, and handled repeatedly across multiple sittings. The protective glaze holds the surface finish over time, so the plates look consistent whether you're running them in week one or month twelve.
From an operational standpoint, the format works well in kitchens where plating precision is important:
- Rectangular shape supports structured, linear plating styles
- Super vitrified body resists chipping during stacking and dishwasher cycling
- Quartz Black finish provides contrast for light-coloured garnishes and sauces
- Sold in packs of 12, which suits staged purchasing for growing covers
- Consistent glaze finish supports uniform presentation across a full section
These plates suit restaurants, bistros, and casual dining operations running plated starters or small plates. They are not designed for high-heat oven use and should be assessed for compatibility with any pass or heat lamp setup before committing to quantity. If you're specifying across a full table setting or need guidance on quantities relative to cover count, it's worth having a conversation before placing a larger order.
If you'd like to talk through whether this plate works within your current tableware scheme, we're happy to help you think it through.
Key Features
- Super vitrified china construction for improved chip resistance in service
- Protective glaze retains finish appearance through repeated dishwasher cycles
- Rectangular 299x150mm format supports structured linear plating presentations
- Quartz Black finish provides strong contrast for light-coloured garnishes
- Supplied in packs of 12 to suit staged or incremental purchasing
Operational Benefits
- Reduces plate replacement frequency thanks to durable super vitrified body
- Maintains consistent table presentation across a full section over time
- Supports creative plating styles with a defined rectangular serving surface
- Dark finish helps dishes photograph well for menus and social content
- Pack-of-12 format allows operators to scale tableware stock incrementally
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 347(W) x 173(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 780g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- These plates are not designed for oven use, and their suitability under heat lamps will depend on your specific pass setup and how long plates are held. We'd recommend confirming this with us before committing to volume if heat retention during service is a critical factor.
- As a general guide, most operations aim for two to three times their cover count in plates to allow for staggered sittings, dishwasher turnaround, and breakage buffer. For a 40-cover restaurant running two sittings, three to four packs of 12 is a reasonable starting point, though your service style and wash cycle speed will affect this.
- Super vitrified china undergoes a higher-temperature firing process, which produces a denser, harder body than standard porcelain. In practical terms this means better resistance to chipping at the rim and edges — the area most vulnerable during stacking and racking — making it a more practical choice for busy table service environments.