Churchill Stonecast Patina Iron Black Walled Plates 260mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range draws its character from surfaces shaped by time — weathered metal, worn stone, aged texture. The Iron Black colourway carries a dark, muted finish with...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 20(H)mm | ¾(H)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range draws its character from surfaces shaped by time — weathered metal, worn stone, aged texture. The Iron Black colourway carries a dark, muted finish with subtle tonal variation across the surface, giving each piece a degree of individual character that reads well on the pass without creating visual inconsistency across a table setting. These are 260mm walled plates, meaning the raised edge helps contain sauced dishes, risottos, and plated mains during service and while being carried front of house.
Porcelain construction means these plates are well suited to the demands of a working kitchen. They handle the thermal cycling of hot pass service, repeated commercial dishwasher use, and everyday stacking in storage without the finish deteriorating over time. The walled profile is a practical advantage during service — staff can carry plates confidently without sauces spreading to the rim.
- Walled rim contains sauced dishes and reduces spillage during service
- Iron Black finish adds visual depth without overpowering the food presentation
- Porcelain construction withstands regular commercial dishwasher cycling reliably
- Subtle surface variation gives each plate character while maintaining a consistent table look
- Pack of six suits cover set building or incremental range extension
The 260mm diameter is a practical size for main course plating across a range of cuisine styles. These plates are commonly used in restaurants, gastropubs, and hotel dining rooms where an earthy, textured aesthetic is part of the overall table setting. For operations needing a coordinated full cover — starters, sides, or sharing plates — it is worth reviewing whether the broader Stonecast Patina range covers those requirements before placing an order.
If you are building a new cover set or considering how this sits alongside existing tableware, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Walled rim profile retains sauces and liquids during plating and service
- 260mm diameter comfortably accommodates main course portion sizes
- Iron Black porcelain finish with subtle tonal variation across each plate
- Porcelain construction rated for repeated commercial dishwasher cycling
- Supplied as a pack of six for straightforward cover set building
Operational Benefits
- Reduces sauce spillage during service, supporting cleaner front-of-house presentation
- Consistent dark finish coordinates across a full table setting without clashing
- Withstands daily dishwasher use without finish degradation over time
- Walled profile gives front-of-house staff more confidence carrying plated dishes
- Pack format allows operators to scale cover numbers incrementally and cost-effectively
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 20(H)mm | ¾(H)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Porcelain
- Weight
- 866.6666666666667g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- That depends on your cover count, table turn rate, and dishwasher cycle time. A common working rule is three to four plates per cover to allow for plates in service, in the wash, and in storage — so a 30-cover restaurant might reasonably stock 90 to 120 of a given plate size. Packs of six allow you to build to the number you need without over-ordering.
- The finish is applied to porcelain, which handles the thermal and mechanical demands of a busy kitchen well. As with any textured or coloured tableware, the finish will age with use over time, but the Stonecast Patina range is designed for commercial environments rather than occasional use. Following Churchill's recommended care guidance — avoiding stacking damage and using appropriate dishwasher detergents — will help maintain the appearance for longer.
- These are porcelain serving plates and are not intended for direct induction or oven use. They are suited to holding and presenting dishes plated in the kitchen, and will handle the heat of a hot pass or pre-warmed plate service without issue, but they should not be placed directly on a heat source or in an oven.