Churchill Stonecast Coupe Plate Peppercorn Grey 217mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Coupe Plate in Peppercorn Grey is a vitrified ceramic side or starter plate from Churchill's well-regarded Stonecast range. The coupe profile — characterised by soft, gently sloping...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 217
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Coupe Plate in Peppercorn Grey is a vitrified ceramic side or starter plate from Churchill's well-regarded Stonecast range. The coupe profile — characterised by soft, gently sloping edges with no raised rim — gives the plate a clean, contemporary look that works well for plated starters, sharing portions, and dishes served with a light sauce or dressing. Each plate is hand finished, which means individual pieces carry subtle surface variations that add to the artisan character of the range.
In a busy service environment, Stonecast performs reliably. Vitrified ceramic is a practical choice for commercial use — it resists chipping and crazing under repeated dishwasher cycles better than standard earthenware, and the matte-finish glaze holds up well against everyday kitchen handling. The Peppercorn Grey colourway provides a neutral, versatile backdrop that works across a wide range of cuisines and presentation styles without competing with the food.
A few operational points worth noting:
- Hand-finished construction means minor surface variations between plates — consistent with the range's character, not a quality defect
- The coupe shape suits sauced or dressed dishes but offers less containment than a rimmed plate for liquid-heavy preparations
- Churchill's 5-year edge chip warranty provides practical reassurance for front-of-house use
- Supplied in packs of 12, which suits initial covers as well as top-up purchases
These plates are well suited to restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining rooms looking for a handcrafted aesthetic without sacrificing durability. For very high-volume operations running multiple sittings daily, it is worth considering whether a larger pack quantity or a more heavily vitrified alternative from the wider range would be more practical. If you are building out a full table setting or matching across multiple Stonecast pieces, our team are happy to help you plan quantities and combinations before you order.
Key Features
- Hand-finished vitrified ceramic construction with subtle artisan surface variation
- Coupe profile with soft sloping edges suits sauced and dressed dishes
- Peppercorn Grey glaze provides a neutral backdrop for varied cuisines
- Churchill 5-year edge chip warranty included with every plate
- Supplied in packs of 12 to suit covers planning and top-up orders
Operational Benefits
- Vitrified ceramic withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles reliably
- Neutral colourway complements a wide range of food presentation styles
- Coupe shape streamlines plating for starters and small portion dishes
- Edge chip warranty reduces replacement costs over front-of-house service life
- Pack-of-12 format simplifies stock management for consistent table covers
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 217
- Dimensions
- 100(H) x 217(Ø)mm | 4(H)" x 8½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Vitrified ceramic is the standard material for commercial tableware precisely because it tolerates the high temperatures and repeated cycles of commercial dishwashers. Churchill's Stonecast range is designed with this in mind, and the 5-year edge chip warranty reflects that expectation of heavy daily use.
- Each plate is individually finished during production, which introduces subtle variations in surface texture and glaze between pieces. This is a deliberate characteristic of the Stonecast range rather than an inconsistency. In a front-of-house setting, the effect reads as artisan quality, though operators who require perfectly uniform tableware may prefer a fully machine-produced alternative.
- A common starting point is three times your covers count to allow for tables in service, plates in the wash cycle, and a contingency for breakages — so a 40-cover restaurant might consider starting with around 120 plates, or ten packs. If you are also matching across other Stonecast pieces or sizes, it is worth speaking with us before ordering to make sure quantities align across the range.