Churchill Stonecast Patina Lotus Plates Iron Black 254mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina Lotus plate is a 254mm side or starter plate finished in Iron Black, part of Churchill's Stonecast Patina range. Each plate carries a hand-applied colourway that...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina Lotus plate is a 254mm side or starter plate finished in Iron Black, part of Churchill's Stonecast Patina range. Each plate carries a hand-applied colourway that creates natural variation in surface texture and tone, meaning no two plates are identical. The result is tableware that reads as considered and individual rather than mass-produced, without requiring bespoke or artisan pricing.
In a busy front-of-house environment, the Iron Black finish works particularly well as a backdrop for vibrant, colourful ingredients — composed dishes tend to stand out clearly against the dark ground. The organic, slightly irregular surface texture reinforces a contemporary or casual-fine dining aesthetic, and the lotus-shaped profile adds a degree of visual interest without becoming impractical to stack or store.
Constructed from super vitrified porcelain, these plates are built to withstand the rigours of commercial service:
- Super vitrified porcelain body offers greater chip resistance than standard porcelain
- Specialist glaze protects the hand-applied Iron Black colourway during repeated warewashing
- Individual surface variation prevents the uniform look of standard whiteware
- Suitable for commercial dishwashers and high-volume covers
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for building consistent table sets
These plates are well suited to restaurants, hotels, and casual dining operations looking to move away from plain whiteware without committing to a fully custom range. They are particularly appropriate for dishes where presentation and plating detail matter. If your service volumes are very high and plate turnover is rapid, it is worth discussing the full Stonecast Patina range with us, as there are alternative formats and sizes that may complement or extend this plate within a matched table setting.
If you would like guidance on building a cohesive table setting around this plate, or want to check pack quantities against your cover count, we are happy to help before you order.
Key Features
- Hand-applied Iron Black colourway creates natural variation plate to plate
- Super vitrified porcelain construction for improved chip resistance in service
- Specialist glaze protects pattern integrity through repeated commercial warewashing
- 254mm lotus profile suitable for starters, sides, and composed plated dishes
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for straightforward table set building
Operational Benefits
- Dark Iron Black finish makes vibrant, colourful plated dishes visually prominent
- Plate-to-plate variation gives tables a considered, non-generic appearance
- Durable vitrified body reduces chip-related replacement costs during busy service
- Glaze stability under warewashing maintains finish consistency across long-term use
- Pack format simplifies stock management for operators building matched covers
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 880g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The super vitrified porcelain construction and specialist glaze are designed to withstand repeated commercial warewashing cycles. The glaze is applied specifically to protect the Iron Black hand-painted finish, so colour integrity holds up well under regular high-temperature cleaning.
- Not exactly — and that is intentional. The hand-applied colourway means each plate carries slight variation in surface texture and tone. This is a characteristic of the Stonecast Patina range rather than a quality inconsistency, and is part of what distinguishes it from standard whiteware in a table setting.
- It works well in restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and casual-fine dining environments where presentation is important and operators want to move away from plain white porcelain. The 254mm size is practical for starters, sides, and composed small plates. For operations needing a full matched range — including larger main plates, bowls, or serving pieces — the broader Stonecast Patina collection includes complementary formats worth considering alongside this plate.