Churchill Stonecast Aqueous Lotus Plates Grey 178mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Aqueous Lotus plate is a 178mm small plate from Churchill's Aqueous collection, finished in a grey pooling glaze that moves from lighter to darker tones across the...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Aqueous Lotus plate is a 178mm small plate from Churchill's Aqueous collection, finished in a grey pooling glaze that moves from lighter to darker tones across the surface. Because each piece is hand-glazed individually, no two plates are identical — a deliberate characteristic of the range rather than a quality inconsistency. The bowled profile makes the plate practical for a broader range of dishes than a flat plate of the same diameter, accommodating sauced, composed, or portioned dishes without the risk of spillage during plating or service.
In terms of day-to-day durability, the super vitrified porcelain construction is the material of choice for commercial tableware that sees regular machine washing and the inevitable knocks of a busy pass. It resists chipping and crazing better than standard porcelain, which matters on a plate that will cycle through service hundreds of times before it needs replacing. The hand-glaze process also helps preserve colour depth over time, so the grey pooling effect holds up through repeated washing rather than dulling quickly.
- Individual hand-glazing gives each plate a distinct, natural finish
- Bowled construction suits sauced, portioned, and composed dishes
- Super vitrified porcelain withstands heavy commercial dishwasher use
- Consistent grey pooling glaze complements both pale and richly coloured ingredients
- Sold in packs of 12, practical for building or topping up cover counts
At 178mm this is a smaller plate, well suited to starters, sides, desserts, or small plate menus. It works across a wide range of cuisine styles and table settings, from casual dining to more considered plating. Operators running high cover counts may want to consider larger pack sizes or higher-capacity options within the Stonecast Aqueous range to keep service running smoothly.
If you're building out a new tableware set or want to discuss which sizes and pack quantities suit your covers and menu style, the team is happy to help work that through with you.
Key Features
- Individual hand-glazing produces a unique finish on every plate
- Super vitrified porcelain resists chipping and crazing under heavy use
- Bowled 178mm profile contains sauced and composed dishes reliably
- Grey pooling glaze transitions from light to dark tones across the surface
- Supplied in packs of 12 for practical cover-count management
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without rapid glaze deterioration
- Distinctive hand-glazed finish adds visual interest to plated dishes naturally
- Bowled construction reduces spillage risk during plating and service
- Super vitrified porcelain lowers breakage replacement costs over time
- Pack-of-12 format makes topping up existing sets straightforward and cost-effective
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 360g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — super vitrified porcelain is the standard material for commercial tableware precisely because it tolerates the high temperatures and repeated cycles of commercial dishwashers. The hand-applied glaze is designed to retain its colour and texture through regular machine washing rather than degrading quickly.
- Because each plate is glazed by hand, there will be natural variation in the exact distribution of the grey pooling effect from piece to piece. This is an intentional characteristic of the Aqueous range, not a defect. In practice, the variation is subtle and many operators find it adds to the appeal of the finished table.
- At 178mm with a bowled profile, this plate works well for starters, desserts, sides, and small plate or sharing menus. The contained shape is practical for sauced or composed dishes, and the neutral grey glaze complements a wide range of ingredients and presentation styles across different cuisine types.