Churchill Stonecast Aqueous Lotus Plates Grey 305mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Aqueous Lotus plate is a 305mm large-format plate from Churchill's Aqueous collection, finished in a grey pooling glaze that transitions gradually from lighter to deeper tones. Each...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Aqueous Lotus plate is a 305mm large-format plate from Churchill's Aqueous collection, finished in a grey pooling glaze that transitions gradually from lighter to deeper tones. Each plate is individually hand-glazed, meaning no two pieces are identical — a deliberate characteristic of the range rather than a quality inconsistency. The bowled profile suits a range of plating styles, from pasta and risotto to curry and tagine dishes.
Made from super vitrified porcelain, these plates are built to withstand the thermal and physical demands of regular front-of-house service. Super vitrified porcelain offers good resistance to chipping and crazing compared with standard porcelain, which matters when plates are moving through a busy pass and a commercial dishwasher several times a day. The reactive glaze holds its appearance through repeated wash cycles without significant colour fade.
From an operational standpoint, the hand-glazed finish does more than contribute to the aesthetic — it creates a surface that resists staining and is straightforward to clean, reducing the time front-of-house staff spend inspecting plates before service. The larger diameter works well as a main course plate in mid to fine casual dining settings where presentation space matters.
- Individual hand-glazed finish gives each plate a distinctive, non-uniform appearance
- Bowled construction supports a wide range of plating styles
- Super vitrified porcelain construction suitable for commercial dishwasher use
- Grey aqueous glaze complements both light and richly coloured dishes
- Sold in packs of six, practical for building or supplementing existing covers
This plate is well suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and gastropubs looking to add visual interest to their table setting without moving away from a practical, durable format. For operations running high cover volumes, it is worth considering stock depth carefully given the hand-finished nature of the range.
If you are building a new table setting or matching into an existing Churchill collection, our team are happy to talk through what works well together — feel free to get in touch before placing a larger order.
Key Features
- Individually hand-glazed reactive finish producing a unique grey pooling effect
- 305mm diameter bowled plate suitable for substantial main course portions
- Super vitrified porcelain construction for improved chip and craze resistance
- Glaze formulated to retain colour and texture through repeated dishwasher cycles
- Supplied in packs of six for straightforward cover building or stock top-up
Operational Benefits
- Distinctive hand-glazed finish enhances plate presentation with minimal table dressing
- Durable porcelain construction reduces breakage costs in busy service environments
- Stain-resistant glaze surface simplifies pre-service inspection and cleaning routines
- Bowled profile supports varied menu styles, reducing need for multiple plate formats
- Pack-of-six format allows operators to scale stock incrementally to cover numbers
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 1.03kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The super vitrified porcelain construction and reactive glaze are designed to withstand repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. The hand-glazed finish is durable under normal warewashing conditions, though as with all reactive glaze tableware, avoiding excessively aggressive detergents will help preserve the finish over time.
- Yes, intentionally so. The Aqueous range is designed so that each piece carries its own variation in tone and pooling pattern. In a front-of-house setting this tends to read as a crafted aesthetic rather than inconsistency, but it is worth being aware of if you require a highly uniform table setting.
- That depends on your cover count, dishwasher cycle time, and how quickly plates move through the pass. As a general guide, most operators running table service aim for at least two to three times their seated cover count across the full plate inventory to maintain a buffer through peak service. If you are unsure what quantity suits your operation, we are happy to talk it through.