Churchill Stonecast Trace Duck Egg Blue Plates 186mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Trace range is a collection of super vitrified ceramic tableware that combines a handcrafted aesthetic with the durability commercial kitchens require. These 186mm plates are finished in...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Diameter
- 186
- Dimensions
- 186(Ø)mm | 7¼(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Trace range is a collection of super vitrified ceramic tableware that combines a handcrafted aesthetic with the durability commercial kitchens require. These 186mm plates are finished in duck egg blue with a reactive glaze that gives each piece a subtly individual character — the kind of detail that reads well on a laid table without requiring any effort from the operator.
In service, super vitrified ceramic holds up to the repetitive cycle of service, commercial dishwashing, and stacking that plates endure across a busy shift. The superior glaze offers meaningful resistance to staining and metal marking from cutlery, which helps maintain presentation quality over time rather than just on day one.
- Compatible with commercial dishwashers for straightforward turnaround during service
- Suitable for use in commercial microwaves, adding flexibility to plating workflows
- Glazed surface resists staining and metal marking from regular cutlery use
- Reactive glaze finish gives a handcrafted feel with consistent dimensional form
- Manufactured in Britain to Churchill's established production standards
At 186mm, these plates sit comfortably in the side plate, bread plate, or starter plate role depending on your menu format. They're well suited to casual dining, gastropub, and contemporary restaurant environments where a tactile, considered table setting complements the food offer. The Stonecast Trace collection includes other sizes, so operators building a full table setting can maintain a coherent look across courses.
It's worth noting that the reactive glaze process does produce minor variation between individual pieces — this is inherent to the finish and generally considered part of its appeal, but it's useful to be aware of when specifying for a very uniform table aesthetic.
If you're putting together a new tableware specification or want to discuss quantities and size combinations across the range, we're happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Super vitrified ceramic construction resists chipping under normal commercial handling
- Reactive duck egg blue glaze creates subtle individual variation across each plate
- 186mm diameter suits side, bread, or starter plate formats across service styles
- Compatible with commercial dishwashers for efficient turnaround during busy service
- Manufactured in Britain to Churchill's established ceramic quality standards
Operational Benefits
- Maintains presentable surface quality through repeated dishwash and stacking cycles
- Reduces visible wear from cutlery contact, keeping covers looking well throughout service
- Handcrafted aesthetic adds a considered feel to the table without extra operational effort
- Microwave compatibility supports flexible plating and finishing workflows in the kitchen
- Consistent form across pieces simplifies stacking, storage, and front-of-house handling
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Diameter
- 186
- Dimensions
- 186(Ø)mm | 7¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Super Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Weight
- 350g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Super vitrified ceramic is specifically formulated to withstand the thermal and chemical conditions of commercial dishwashers. The superior glaze on Stonecast Trace offers better resistance to staining and dulling than standard ceramic glazes, though as with all tableware, the finish will benefit from avoiding overly aggressive detergent concentrations beyond manufacturer guidelines.
- The reactive glaze process intentionally produces subtle variation between individual plates — differences in tone, texture, and pattern are characteristic of the finish and contribute to its handcrafted appearance. The variation is generally minor and considered part of the aesthetic, but operators specifying for a very uniform or formal table setting should view samples beforehand to confirm they're comfortable with the effect.
- At 186mm, these plates work well as side plates, bread plates, or starter plates across casual dining, gastropub, and contemporary restaurant formats. They're not intended as a main course plate for most service styles, so operators building a full setting will typically want to pair them with larger formats from within the Stonecast Trace range. For high-volume operations running large covers, it's worth discussing pack quantities and buffer stock levels before finalising an order.