Churchill Stonecast Coupe Plate Duck Egg Blue 165mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast 165mm Round Coupe Plate in Duck Egg Blue is part of Churchill's well-established Stonecast range — vitrified ceramic tableware designed to bring a hand-crafted, artisan aesthetic to...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 165
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast 165mm Round Coupe Plate in Duck Egg Blue is part of Churchill's well-established Stonecast range — vitrified ceramic tableware designed to bring a hand-crafted, artisan aesthetic to commercial table settings without compromising on durability. The coupe profile has no rim, giving a clean, contemporary presentation surface that works equally well for small starters, side dishes, amuse-bouche, and desserts.
In a busy front-of-house environment, tableware takes punishment daily. The vitrified ceramic construction gives this plate a degree of resilience that standard earthenware cannot match, and Churchill back that with a five-year edge chip warranty — a meaningful commitment for a piece of tableware in commercial use. The Duck Egg Blue glaze has a soft, reactive quality that changes subtly across the surface, providing a considered backdrop that tends to complement natural and vibrant food colours well without competing with the dish.
Practically, this plate suits operations where presentation matters as much as throughput. Key points for operators to consider:
- Coupe profile with no rim — maximises usable plate surface for portion presentation
- Hand-finished reactive glaze gives natural variation across pieces
- Vitrified ceramic construction — more durable than standard ceramic under daily commercial use
- Supplied in a pack of 12, suited to building or topping up covers
- Compatible with standard commercial dishwasher cycles
At 165mm this is firmly a small plate. It is not suited to main course covers unless portion sizes are deliberately compact. Operators running high cover volumes should consider whether a pack of 12 is sufficient for their service rotation, particularly where dishwasher turnaround times are longer.
The Stonecast range is well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and casual dining concepts where a handcrafted table aesthetic is part of the overall experience. It is less commonly chosen for high-volume contract catering environments where uniformity of appearance and lowest replacement cost tend to take priority.
If you are building a table setting across multiple piece types or would like guidance on cover quantities for your service style, the team is happy to help work through the options.
Key Features
- Vitrified ceramic construction with five-year edge chip warranty included
- 165mm coupe profile offers a rimless, contemporary presentation surface
- Reactive Duck Egg Blue glaze delivers natural variation across each piece
- Hand-finished aesthetic suited to artisan and independent dining concepts
- Pack of 12 plates suitable for building or supplementing existing covers
Operational Benefits
- Durable vitrified ceramic withstands daily commercial dishwasher cycles reliably
- Rimless coupe design maximises usable surface area for precise portion presentation
- Soft reactive glaze complements vibrant food colours without visual competition
- Five-year edge chip warranty reduces tableware replacement risk for operators
- Hand-finished finish adds perceived quality without significant cost premium
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 165
- Dimensions
- 115(H) x 165(Ø)mm | 4½(H)" x 6½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 3.57kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — at 165mm this plate is well suited to small starters, amuse-bouche, side dishes, and compact dessert covers. It is not intended as a main course plate unless portion sizes are deliberately small, so operators should consider their menu format before committing to large quantities.
- The vitrified ceramic body is designed for commercial dishwasher cycles, and Churchill's five-year edge chip warranty reflects a reasonable level of confidence in the range's durability. That said, as with any reactive-glaze tableware, some gradual surface change over time is normal and is generally considered part of the aesthetic rather than a defect.
- This depends on your cover count, service style, and dishwasher turnaround time. As a general guide, operators aim for two to three times their seated cover count in plates to allow for dishwasher cycles during service. If you share your cover numbers and service format, the team can help you estimate the right quantity.