Churchill Studio Prints Stone Coupe Plates Agate Grey 288mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Stone Agate Grey coupe plate is a 288mm rimless dinner plate finished with a reactive, textured glaze that gives each piece a natural, handcrafted appearance. The...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 288(W)mm | 11¼(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Stone Agate Grey coupe plate is a 288mm rimless dinner plate finished with a reactive, textured glaze that gives each piece a natural, handcrafted appearance. The coupe profile — a shallow, continuous curve with no rim — keeps the plate unobtrusive and puts the focus firmly on the food, making it a practical choice for a wide range of plating styles from classic main courses to contemporary sharing and small-plate formats.
Churchill produces this plate in a super vitrified body, which is considerably denser than standard vitrified china. In a working kitchen that means better resistance to chipping and cracking through normal service handling, stacking, and repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. The reactive glaze is integral to the body rather than a surface coating, so the textured finish remains consistent over time and does not wear or fade with regular washing. One practical point worth noting: because the glaze is reactive, there will be natural variation between individual plates. This is by design and contributes to the artisan character of the range, but operators with strict uniformity requirements should be aware of it before committing to the pattern.
Key practical points for front-of-house operations:
- Dishwasher safe — suitable for commercial rack and conveyor machines
- Microwave safe — useful where dishes are plated ahead and regenerated to order
- 5-year edge chip warranty from Churchill — provides meaningful protection on replacement costs at scale
- Coupe profile suits contemporary plating but requires slightly more care when stacking and clearing at pace
At 288mm this is a standard main course plate size, well suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, gastropubs, and event catering operations where a premium table presentation is expected. The earthy, textured finish works particularly well with natural and rustic plating styles, though it is versatile enough for most menu types. Operators running very high cover volumes should consider whether the rimless coupe format fits comfortably into their clearing and stacking workflow before ordering in quantity.
If you're building a full table setting around the Studio Prints range, or working out quantities across covers, the team is glad to help you think it through.
Key Features
- Super vitrified body for enhanced resistance to chipping and cracking
- Reactive textured glaze integral to body, not a surface coating
- 288mm coupe profile suits a wide range of plating styles
- Dishwasher and microwave safe for commercial kitchen use
- Backed by Churchill's 5-year edge chip warranty per piece
Operational Benefits
- Durable construction reduces plate replacement frequency in busy services
- Consistent glaze finish maintained through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Rimless coupe profile keeps presentation clean and food-focused
- Microwave compatibility supports efficient regeneration during peak service
- Warranty cover on edge chips helps operators manage tableware costs
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 288(W)mm | 11¼(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 930g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Because the reactive glaze is fired into the super vitrified body rather than applied as a surface coating, it does not fade or wear in the way some decorative finishes can. The plates are rated for commercial rack and conveyor dishwashers, and the denser body construction is specifically intended to reduce chipping during the repeated handling that comes with high cover volumes.
- Not exactly, and that is intentional. The reactive glaze process produces natural variation between individual pieces — subtle differences in tone and texture that give the range its handcrafted character. For most contemporary restaurant settings this is considered part of the aesthetic, but if strict plate-to-plate uniformity is important for your operation, it is worth viewing a sample before ordering.
- At 288mm this is a standard main course plate size suitable for most restaurant, hotel, and gastropub formats. If your menu runs to larger protein portions or you plate with generous garnish spread, it is worth considering whether a larger plate would give chefs the space they need — similarly, if your covers are primarily sharing plates or smaller courses, a smaller size within the Studio Prints range may be a better fit. The team can advise on sizing across the range if you'd like to talk it through.