Churchill Studio Prints Raku Oval Plates Topaz Blue 299mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku oval plate is a 299mm serving plate finished in a distinctive topaz blue glaze with a raised, reactive surface texture. The texture is produced through...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Dimensions
- 299(W) x 150(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku oval plate is a 299mm serving plate finished in a distinctive topaz blue glaze with a raised, reactive surface texture. The texture is produced through an underglaze printing process that fixes the pattern beneath the glaze, meaning the decorative finish is part of the plate's structure rather than a surface coating applied on top. The result is a plate that holds its visual character through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without the fading or wear that affects surface-decorated ware.
In service, the super vitrified body performs as you would expect from Churchill's commercial range — resistant to chipping under the knocks of a busy pass, and stable in temperature when holding warm plated dishes. The oval format works well for starter portions, sharing plates, and composed main courses where a round plate would feel either too large or too conventional for the presentation style.
A few practical points worth considering before ordering:
- The reactive glaze produces natural variation between plates — colour depth and texture will differ slightly from piece to piece, which is characteristic of the Raku aesthetic
- Super vitrified construction is suitable for commercial dishwashers and stack storage
- The underglaze print protects the pattern through heavy-use washing cycles
- The oval profile suits plated starters, sharing portions, and structured main courses
- Supplied in a pack of 12, which suits initial cover builds or partial replacements
This plate works best in settings where the tableware is part of a considered dining experience — independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and cafés where presentation is given genuine thought. The topaz blue tone sits particularly well alongside natural textures: linen, slate, and pale timber. It is less suited to high-volume canteen or buffet environments where a plainer, more interchangeable plate is more practical.
If you are building a full table setting or need guidance on matching pieces within the Studio Prints range, the team is happy to help you work through the options before you commit to quantities.
Key Features
- Underglaze print protects decorative finish through commercial dishwasher cycles
- Super vitrified body resists chipping under busy service conditions
- Raised reactive texture created through a specialist underglaze printing process
- 299mm oval format suits starters, sharing plates, and composed main courses
- Supplied as a pack of 12 for cover builds or partial stock replacement
Operational Benefits
- Pattern integrity maintained through repeated high-temperature dishwasher cycles
- Durable construction reduces replacement frequency in daily commercial service
- Distinctive topaz blue finish supports a considered, memorable table presentation
- Oval profile gives chefs more flexibility in plating layout and portion arrangement
- Natural glaze variation adds authentic character without additional styling effort
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Dimensions
- 299(W) x 150(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Oval
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 590g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Not exactly — the Raku reactive glaze process produces natural variation in colour depth and surface texture between individual pieces. This is an inherent characteristic of the style rather than a quality issue, and most operators find the variation adds to the overall aesthetic. If you need precise colour uniformity across your covers, a standard glazed plate from a different range would be more suitable.
- Yes. The super vitrified construction and underglaze print are both designed to withstand commercial dishwasher use. The underglaze process bonds the decorative finish beneath the glaze layer, which protects it from the thermal and chemical conditions of a commercial wash cycle far more effectively than surface decoration would.
- It suits settings where tableware contributes to the overall dining experience — independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and destination cafés where presentation is part of the offer. The 299mm oval format and distinctive finish make it less practical for high-turnover canteen or buffet use, where a simpler, more interchangeable plate is usually a better operational fit.