Churchill Stonecast Raw Lotus Grey Plates 228mm (Pack of 12)

The Churchill Stonecast Raw Lotus Grey plate is a porcelain side and main plate with a semi-matte Vellum glaze and a hand-applied rustic edge band. The finish is intentionally unrefined — it draws on the aesthetic of natural materials rather than the uniform high-gloss of traditional hotel porcelain, and the neutral grey colourway sits comfortably behind most plating styles without competing with the food.

At 228mm, this is a genuinely versatile plate size in a working kitchen. It handles a composed main course without feeling cramped, but it is also a practical choice for starters, desserts, or sharing plates where table space is tight. The semi-matte glaze is produced to withstand repeated commercial dishwasher cycles, and porcelain at this weight — 602.5g per plate — gives a solid, substantial feel in service without being unwieldy for floor staff carrying multiple covers.

• Semi-matte Vellum glaze resists chipping and crazing through regular commercial dishwashing
• Hand-applied edge band gives each plate a subtly individual, handcrafted character
• Neutral grey finish works across a wide range of cuisines and plating styles
• 228mm diameter suits mains, starters, desserts, and sharing plate formats
• Pack of 12 is practical for trialling the range or supplementing existing cover counts

There are no installation requirements to consider with tableware. The main practical point worth noting is storage: semi-matte glazes can show surface marks if plates are stacked carelessly over time, so proper plate racking is worth factoring in for high-turnover operations. The pack of 12 is a sensible entry quantity, and Churchill's broader Stonecast Raw range covers multiple sizes and formats, making it straightforward to build a matched specification across courses.

These plates are well suited to independent restaurants, gastropubs, casual dining groups, and boutique hotels where the appearance of the tableware is a deliberate part of the guest experience. They are less likely to be the right fit for high-volume contract catering environments where a plainer, more utilitarian plate tends to perform better across the dishwash cycle at scale.

If you are putting together a full tableware specification or working out quantities against your cover count, we are happy to talk through the options with you.