Churchill Stonecast Patina Lotus Plates Iron Black 192mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina Lotus plate is a 192mm side or starter plate finished in a hand-painted Iron Black glaze, part of Churchill's Stonecast Patina range. The artisan, textured aesthetic...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 192(W)mm | 7½(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina Lotus plate is a 192mm side or starter plate finished in a hand-painted Iron Black glaze, part of Churchill's Stonecast Patina range. The artisan, textured aesthetic is designed to complement plated food in a way that plain white crockery does not, making it a practical choice for operations where presentation is part of the overall dining experience.
Churchill manufactures these plates using super vitrified china, which is fired at higher temperatures than standard earthenware or stoneware. The result is a denser, harder body that resists the chipping and cracking that comes with repeated stacking, handling, and high-volume covers. The glaze helps protect the hand-painted Iron Black finish through regular commercial dishwasher cycles, so the range holds its appearance over time without the pattern degradation that affects lower-quality decorated ware.
- Super vitrified construction resists chipping under repeated commercial handling and stacking
- Hand-painted Iron Black finish suits modern, rustic, and natural plating styles
- Microwave safe, supporting flexible plating and reheating workflows
- Consistent pattern and finish across the Stonecast Patina range for cohesive table presentation
- Sold in packs of 12, practical for par stock management and phased collection building
These plates stack cleanly and fit standard crockery storage systems without special handling requirements. At 370g per plate, they sit on the heavier side of the super vitrified category — that weight contributes to a quality feel in front-of-house service, but it is worth considering stack heights and handling expectations when training staff.
The Stonecast Patina range suits restaurants, hotels, gastro pubs, and casual dining operations where presentation quality matters alongside day-to-day durability. The range covers a variety of shapes and sizes, so if you are building or extending a collection across courses, it is worth making sure the pieces you select work together as a cohesive set.
If you would like to talk through building a crockery range that holds up in service and presents well on the table, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Super vitrified china fired for a denser, chip-resistant body
- Hand-painted Iron Black glaze maintained through dishwasher cycles
- 192mm diameter suited to bread, appetisers, and accompaniments
- Microwave safe for flexible plating and reheating workflows
- Sold in packs of 12 for straightforward par stock management
Operational Benefits
- Withstands high-volume stacking and handling without pattern degradation
- Maintains a consistent artisan aesthetic across covers over time
- Supports cohesive table presentation when used across the Stonecast Patina range
- Reduces replacement frequency thanks to robust super vitrified construction
- Simplifies stock ordering with practical pack quantities for busy operations
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 192(W)mm | 7½(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 370g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Churchill's super vitrified glaze is specifically designed to protect decorated finishes through regular high-temperature commercial dishwasher cycles. In normal service conditions the hand-painted pattern holds its appearance well, though as with any decorated ware, avoiding harsh abrasive detergents will extend the finish further.
- At 192mm, this plate works well as a side plate, bread plate, or starter plate in most settings. If you are building a full cover across multiple courses, the Stonecast Patina range includes larger plate sizes that would be worth considering alongside it — the team can help you identify what works as a cohesive set for your specific menu.
- Each plate weighs 370g, which is on the heavier side for super vitrified ware of this size. That weight contributes to the quality feel in service, but it is worth factoring into stack heights on storage shelves and briefing front-of-house staff accordingly, particularly in high-volume operations where plates are moved in quantity.