Churchill Studio Prints Raku Coupe Plate Topaz Blue 217mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku coupe plate is a porcelain flatware piece from Churchill's Studio Prints collection. The topaz blue glaze is designed to replicate the visual character of traditional...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Diameter
- 217
- Dimensions
- 217(Ø)mm | 8½(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku coupe plate is a porcelain flatware piece from Churchill's Studio Prints collection. The topaz blue glaze is designed to replicate the visual character of traditional raku firing, producing a surface with natural-looking variation in tone and texture. Each plate carries a slightly individual appearance, which is consistent with the design intent rather than a quality variation. Plates are sold in packs of twelve, making them a practical choice when building or refreshing a cover set.
In a busy service environment, consistency of presentation matters as much as the food itself. The raku-effect glaze holds up well under regular commercial use, and the porcelain construction is designed to withstand the handling demands of a working restaurant — including dishwasher cycles and stacking in a pass or pot wash area. The coupe profile, with its minimal rim, suits a wide range of plating styles and works particularly well for modern European, Asian-influenced, or small-plate menus where the plate is intended to complement the dish visually rather than disappear beneath it.
- Coupe profile provides a clean, unobstructed plating surface
- Raku-effect glaze adds visual texture without competing with food presentation
- Porcelain construction supports regular commercial dishwasher use
- Topaz blue colourway works well with both light and dark plated dishes
- Sold in twelves for straightforward cover planning
As with all textured and coloured glazes, it is worth checking compatibility with your dishwasher chemistry and cycle temperatures before committing to a full set. Strong alkaline detergents used at high concentrations over time can affect specialist glazes, so a trial wash is advisable. Churchill's Studio Prints range is available in a number of shapes and complementary pieces, so building a coordinated table setting is straightforward if that is the direction you are taking.
This plate is well suited to independent restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and casual fine-dining operations where tableware is considered part of the overall guest experience. If you are equipping a high-turnover site where durability and stack efficiency take priority over aesthetics, a more standard flatware option may be worth considering alongside this.
If you are building a cover set and want to talk through quantities, complementary pieces, or suitability for your service style, the team is happy to help before you place an order.
Key Features
- Porcelain construction designed for regular commercial dishwasher use
- Raku-effect glaze creates natural tonal variation across each plate
- Coupe profile offers a wide, unobstructed surface for plating
- 217mm diameter suits starter, sharing, and small-plate presentations
- Sold in packs of twelve for straightforward cover-count purchasing
Operational Benefits
- Consistent visual presentation supports a considered dining experience
- Porcelain durability reduces breakage replacement costs over time
- Textured glaze adds plate character without distracting from food
- Coupe shape works across multiple menu styles and plating techniques
- Pack-of-twelve format simplifies stock planning for front-of-house teams
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Diameter
- 217
- Dimensions
- 217(Ø)mm | 8½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Weight
- 540g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, the porcelain construction is intended for commercial dishwasher use. However, with any specialist coloured or textured glaze, it is advisable to run a trial wash using your existing detergent and cycle settings before committing to a full cover set, as high-alkaline detergents at elevated concentrations can affect glaze finishes over time.
- This depends on your cover count, table turn rate, and how quickly plates move through your pot wash cycle. As a general guide, many operators work on a ratio of two to three times their seated cover count to allow for plates in service, on the pass, and in the wash at any one time. The team can help you work through the right quantity for your operation if you are unsure.
- Yes, intentionally so. The raku-effect finish is designed to produce natural variation in tone and surface texture between individual plates, which is characteristic of the style. The variation is part of the aesthetic rather than a consistency issue, though it is worth bearing this in mind if uniformity of presentation is a priority for your operation.