Churchill Studio Prints Agano Oval Chefs Plates Black (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Agano oval chef plate is a shaped plating piece designed for operators who want presentation to carry as much weight as the food itself. Finished in...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 299(W) x 150(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Agano oval chef plate is a shaped plating piece designed for operators who want presentation to carry as much weight as the food itself. Finished in black with an underglaze radial design that draws the eye to the centre of the plate, it provides a strong visual contrast for both light and vibrantly coloured dishes. The oval form suits elongated plating styles commonly used across fine dining, modern bistro, and tasting menu formats.
Manufactured in Churchill's super vitrified body, these plates are built to withstand the rigours of regular commercial service. Super vitrified china offers improved chip resistance compared to standard earthenware, which matters on a plate that is handled frequently during a busy service and cycled through a commercial dishwasher multiple times each day. The underglaze decoration means the pattern remains stable under repeated high-temperature wash cycles without fading or crazing.
From an operational standpoint, the Agano oval works well where kitchen teams are plating individual dishes with intention — tasting menus, à la carte starters, or composed sharing plates. The shape naturally guides plating direction and reduces the guesswork for kitchen staff during a fast service window.
- Strong dark base colour creates visual contrast for most ingredient palettes
- Oval shape supports structured, directional plating styles
- Super vitrified body handles commercial dishwasher cycles reliably
- Underglaze finish resists fading and crazing in daily service
- Supplied in a pack of six, suitable for table cover sets or kitchen plating stations
This plate is best suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and event catering operations where crockery is part of the overall guest experience. If your service volumes are high and crockery turnover is rapid, it is worth considering how many covers you need to run simultaneously before deciding on quantity. The team is happy to talk through pack quantities and range coordination if that would help.
Key Features
- Oval form measures 347 x 173mm, suited to elongated plating styles
- Super vitrified body offers improved chip resistance for commercial use
- Underglaze radial design remains stable through repeated dishwasher cycles
- Black glaze finish provides strong visual contrast for plated dishes
- Supplied as a pack of six for consistent table or station setups
Operational Benefits
- Supports structured, directional plating during fast à la carte service
- Chip-resistant construction reduces replacement costs in daily service
- Consistent underglaze finish maintains presentation standards over time
- Dark base colour makes ingredient colours and garnishes visually prominent
- Pack of six aligns with standard cover counts for practical stock planning
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 299(W) x 150(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 590g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The super vitrified construction is designed to withstand the temperature and mechanical demands of commercial dishwashers used in regular service. The underglaze decoration is applied beneath the glaze surface, which means it holds up to repeated high-temperature cycles without fading or surface degradation.
- That depends on your cover count, table turn rate, and dishwasher cycle time. As a general guide, most operators aim to hold two to three times their peak simultaneous cover count in crockery to allow for wash cycles mid-service. If you are unsure how many packs to order, we are happy to help work through the numbers.
- The oval shape naturally suits elongated or directional plating — think composed starters, protein with garnish, or tasting course portions where the kitchen team plates with a clear orientation in mind. The black finish works particularly well with light, vibrant, or naturally colourful ingredients where visual contrast is part of the dish's presentation.