Churchill Stonecast Deep Coupe Plates Barley White 280mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Deep Coupe Plate in Barley White is a mid-to-large format plate from Churchill's well-regarded Stonecast range. It is produced from super vitrified ceramic with a kiln-reactive speckled...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 270
- Dimensions
- 37(H) x 270(Ø)mm | 1½(H)" x 10¾(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Deep Coupe Plate in Barley White is a mid-to-large format plate from Churchill's well-regarded Stonecast range. It is produced from super vitrified ceramic with a kiln-reactive speckled glaze, which means each piece carries subtle natural variation in finish — no two plates are identical. The deep coupe profile provides a wide, uninterrupted plating surface with a gentle depth that lends itself to composed dishes, sauced plates, and presentations where some height or structure is desirable.
In a busy service environment, the construction matters as much as the appearance. Super vitrified ceramic is considerably denser and harder than standard earthenware or stoneware, which translates directly to better resistance against the daily wear of stacking, commercial dishwasher cycles, and the general rigours of a working pass. Churchill backs this with a five-year edge chip warranty, which reflects the material's robustness rather than just a commercial guarantee.
Practically, this plate works well across a range of kitchen settings:
- Wide, flat coupe surface supports detailed plating without the constraint of a rim
- Kiln-reactive glaze produces natural variation that reads as artisan on the table
- Super vitrified construction withstands high-frequency dishwasher use reliably
- Compatible with commercial microwaves, useful in operations that finish or hold dishes to order
- Supplied in packs of 12, suited to building or topping up a working cover count
The 280mm diameter makes this a versatile main course size, appropriate for most plated meal formats. It is worth considering whether a smaller format within the Stonecast range would better suit starter or dessert covers, and whether the deep coupe profile fits your service style — operators running very simple, flat presentations may find a shallower plate equally practical.
Stonecast in Barley White suits restaurants, gastro pubs, hotels, and contract caterers looking for a consistent, professional finish that holds up under daily commercial use without looking clinical. The natural glaze variation works particularly well on open shelving or where the plate itself contributes to the aesthetic of the setting.
If you are building a new cover set or extending an existing one and would like guidance on sizing, format, or coordinating pieces within the Stonecast range, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Super vitrified ceramic construction with five-year edge chip warranty
- Kiln-reactive speckled glaze produces natural variation on every piece
- Deep coupe profile with wide uninterrupted surface for structured plating
- Compatible with commercial dishwashers and commercial microwave ovens
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for building or topping up cover sets
Operational Benefits
- Withstands high-frequency dishwasher cycles with reduced chipping risk
- Natural glaze variation adds visual character without additional table dressing
- Wide coupe surface gives chefs room to plate composed dishes cleanly
- Microwave compatibility supports flexible finishing and holding during service
- Pack of 12 allows efficient stock management across a working cover count
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 270
- Dimensions
- 37(H) x 270(Ø)mm | 1½(H)" x 10¾(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Super Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 790g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Because the glaze is kiln-reactive, each plate develops slightly differently during firing, so there will be natural variation in tone and speckle between individual pieces. In practice this reads as a deliberate artisan quality on the table rather than inconsistency, and the overall colour profile remains cohesive across a set.
- Super vitrified ceramic is fired at higher temperatures and to a greater density than standard earthenware or stoneware, which makes it meaningfully more resistant to chipping, crazing, and the thermal shock of repeated dishwasher cycles. For operations turning covers quickly and running plates through a commercial dishwasher multiple times per day, the difference in durability is practical rather than marginal.
- At 280mm this plate is sized primarily as a main course plate and works well for plated restaurant-style service. The deep coupe profile and generous surface do lend it to smaller sharing presentations or composed starters where a larger canvas is needed, though operators building a full cover set may want to consider smaller formats within the Stonecast range for dedicated starter and dessert covers.