Churchill Stonecast Deep Coupe Plates Barley White 280mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Deep Coupe Plate in Barley White is a mid-to-large format main course plate from Churchill's established Stonecast range. It is produced from super vitrified ceramic with a...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 270
- Dimensions
- 37(H) x 270(Ø)mm | 1½(H)" x 10¾(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Deep Coupe Plate in Barley White is a mid-to-large format main course plate from Churchill's established Stonecast range. It is produced from super vitrified ceramic with a kiln-reactive speckled glaze, which means each piece carries subtle natural variation in finish — no two plates are entirely identical. The deep coupe profile offers a wide, uninterrupted plating surface with a gentle well, making it well suited to composed dishes, sauced plates, and presentations where a degree of height or containment is useful.
In a working service environment, the material construction matters as much as appearance. Super vitrified ceramic is considerably denser and harder than standard earthenware, which translates directly into better resistance against the daily wear of stacking, high-frequency commercial dishwasher cycles, and the general demands of a busy pass. Churchill backs this with a five-year edge chip warranty — a reflection of the material's robustness rather than simply a commercial gesture.
From an operational standpoint, this plate offers several practical advantages:
- Wide coupe surface supports detailed plating without the constraint of a rim
- Kiln-reactive glaze produces a natural, artisan-quality finish on the table
- Super vitrified construction withstands repeated commercial dishwasher use reliably
- Compatible with commercial microwaves, useful where dishes are finished or held to order
- Supplied in packs of 12, practical for building or topping up a working cover count
It is worth considering whether the deep coupe profile suits your particular service style — operators running straightforward, flat presentations may find a shallower format equally practical, and smaller formats within the Stonecast range are available for starter and dessert covers. The Barley White colourway works well across a range of front-of-house settings, from gastro pubs and independent restaurants to hotel dining and contract catering, particularly where a natural, tactile finish is preferred over a clinical white.
If you are building a new cover set or coordinating with existing Stonecast pieces and would like a second opinion on sizing or format, the team is glad to help you think it through.
Key Features
- Super vitrified ceramic construction for exceptional hardness and durability
- Kiln-reactive speckled glaze produces natural variation across every piece
- Deep coupe profile with wide, uninterrupted plating surface
- Compatible with commercial microwaves and high-frequency dishwasher cycles
- Five-year edge chip warranty backed by Churchill's manufacturing standard
Operational Benefits
- Withstands daily stacking and dishwasher use without rapid surface degradation
- Natural glaze variation adds an artisan quality to plated presentations
- Reduces cover replacement frequency thanks to chip-resistant edge construction
- Suits sauced and composed dishes where plate depth aids presentation control
- Pack-of-12 format makes it straightforward to scale or replenish cover counts
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 270
- Dimensions
- 37(H) x 270(Ø)mm | 1½(H)" x 10¾(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Super Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 790g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The 280mm diameter is a well-established main course size that works comfortably across most plated meal formats, from gastropub plates to more composed fine-casual presentations. If you are also looking to cover starters or desserts, it is worth considering smaller formats within the Stonecast range to maintain a consistent aesthetic at the table.
- Super vitrified ceramic is fired to a higher density than standard stoneware or earthenware, making it meaningfully more resistant to chipping, staining, and the thermal shock of repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. For high-volume operations running multiple sittings per service, this translates to a longer usable lifespan and lower ongoing replacement costs compared with lighter ceramic alternatives.
- The speckled finish is a result of the firing process rather than a surface texture, so the glaze itself remains smooth and non-porous. This means it cleans consistently in a commercial dishwasher without harbouring residue, and the natural variation in appearance does not affect food safety or hygiene compliance.