Churchill Studio Prints Raku Rectangular Plates Agate Grey 298mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku rectangular plate in agate grey is a super vitrified ceramic platter designed for contemporary food presentation in commercial settings. The Raku glaze is fired in...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 298(W) x 153(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku rectangular plate in agate grey is a super vitrified ceramic platter designed for contemporary food presentation in commercial settings. The Raku glaze is fired in a way that produces natural variation in each piece, meaning no two plates carry exactly the same surface pattern — a deliberate characteristic of the range rather than a quality inconsistency.
In service, super vitrified ceramic performs well under the demands of a busy restaurant environment. The material is more resistant to chipping and crazing than standard vitrified china, which matters when plates are handled repeatedly across multiple covers each evening. The rectangular format suits modern plating styles where portion placement and presentation space are important considerations.
Practically speaking, the Raku range offers a few operational advantages worth noting:
- Super vitrified construction resists chipping through regular commercial dishwasher cycles
- Each plate carries a naturally unique glaze finish, adding visual interest without printed decoration
- Rectangular format provides clear plating lanes for structured presentation
- Consistent weight across the pack supports balanced handling during service
- Available in a larger 355mm length for operations needing a bigger plating surface
These plates are sold in packs of 12, which suits initial stock builds or topping up an existing Raku service. Bear in mind that glaze variation, while intentional, means a degree of visual difference between individual pieces is normal and expected — customers considering a very uniform table aesthetic should view a sample before committing to large quantities.
Well suited to independent restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and modern bistros where presentation is a priority. If you are specifying tableware for a larger operation or building a full cover count from scratch, it is worth having a conversation about pack quantities and lead times before ordering.
Key Features
- Super vitrified ceramic construction rated for commercial dishwasher use
- Raku kiln-fired glaze produces a unique finish on every individual plate
- Rectangular 298mm format provides structured space for modern plating
- Each plate weighs 580g, giving solid, balanced feel during service
- Available in a larger 355mm length within the same Raku range
Operational Benefits
- Resists chipping and crazing through repeated high-volume service cycles
- Distinctive glaze variation adds table visual interest without printed decoration
- Rectangular shape supports precise, structured plating across multiple covers
- Consistent weight across the pack aids smooth, reliable handling during service
- Pack of 12 allows staged investment when building or extending cover counts
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 298(W) x 153(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Super Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Weight
- 580g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — the Raku firing process is designed to produce natural variation in colour and surface pattern, so individual plates within the same pack will differ slightly. For most contemporary restaurant settings this is part of the appeal, but operators running a very uniform table presentation should request a sample before placing a large order.
- Super vitrified ceramic is specifically engineered for the rigours of commercial warewashing, offering greater resistance to chipping and surface crazing than standard vitrified china. They are well suited to multiple dishwasher cycles per day in a busy restaurant environment.
- A general guide for restaurant tableware is to hold two to three times your seated cover count to allow for breakage, dishwasher cycles, and plates in transit. A 40-cover operation would typically want at least three to four packs as a working stock, though the right quantity depends on your service style and turnaround speed — it is worth discussing your specific setup before ordering.