Churchill Stonecast Coupe Plate Peppercorn Grey 260mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is a well-established collection of vitrified ceramic tableware designed specifically for commercial restaurant and hospitality use. These 260mm coupe plates are finished in Peppercorn Grey —...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 260
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is a well-established collection of vitrified ceramic tableware designed specifically for commercial restaurant and hospitality use. These 260mm coupe plates are finished in Peppercorn Grey — a muted, warm grey tone produced using Churchill's hand-applied colour wash technique. Because each plate is individually decorated, there is a degree of natural variation between pieces, which gives the table an informal, artisan character rather than the uniform appearance of mass-produced crockery.
In a busy service environment, durability is the first practical consideration with any front-of-house crockery. Vitrified ceramic is a sensible choice for commercial settings — it is denser and less porous than standard earthenware, which means it handles repeated commercial dishwasher cycles more reliably and is less prone to staining over time. Churchill backs this range with a five-year edge chip warranty, which reflects genuine confidence in the construction. That said, as with any ceramic tableware, correct racking in the dishwasher and reasonable handling practices will extend working life considerably.
The coupe profile — a shallow, rimless form with a gently curved bowl — works well across a broad range of plating styles, from composed starters to main courses where the chef wants the plate to frame the food without a raised rim competing for attention. The Peppercorn Grey tone tends to complement both earthy and vibrant food colours effectively, which makes it a practical choice across varied menus.
- Hand-decorated finish creates natural piece-to-piece variation and table character
- Vitrified ceramic construction withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Coupe shape suits a broad range of plating styles across starters and mains
- Five-year edge chip warranty provides reassurance for front-of-house investment
- Pack of 12 is practical for opening par stocks or supplementing existing sets
This plate suits restaurants, hotels, gastro pubs, and contract catering operations where a tactile, handcrafted aesthetic is part of the dining proposition. Before ordering, it is worth considering your cover count and typical breakage rate to make sure you are ordering the right volume. If you are building a full Stonecast cover or want to check that this colourway works alongside pieces you already have, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- 260mm coupe profile with rimless, gently curved bowl construction
- Hand-applied Peppercorn Grey colour wash with natural piece-to-piece variation
- Vitrified ceramic body with low porosity for commercial dishwasher use
- Five-year edge chip warranty backed by Churchill's manufacturing standards
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for practical par stock management
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without significant staining
- Artisan variation between pieces adds table character without extra effort
- Rimless coupe shape gives chefs a clean canvas for composed plating
- Muted grey tone complements both earthy and vibrant food colours effectively
- Pack format simplifies stock management and reduces ordering frequency
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 260
- Dimensions
- 135(H) x 260(Ø)mm | 5¼(H)" x 10¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 9.04kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A common starting point is three to four plates per cover to allow for dishwasher cycles and a working breakage buffer, though higher-volume or faster-turnover operations often hold more. If you are fitting out a full site from scratch, it is worth factoring in your anticipated breakage rate over the first year rather than ordering to exact cover count.
- The natural variation in Churchill's colour wash technique is intentional and part of the range's character — pieces from the same production run will share the same base colourway, Peppercorn Grey, but will not be perfectly identical. For most operators this adds to the appeal, though if your brand requires a very uniform table presentation, it is worth viewing samples before committing to a large quantity.
- Vitrified ceramic is generally well suited to high-volume environments given its durability and resistance to staining, and Churchill's five-year edge chip warranty reflects that. However, in operations with very high throughput or less controlled dishwasher racking practices, breakage rates can be higher than in table service restaurants — it is worth reviewing your handling and racking procedures before deciding on the right crockery specification.