Churchill Studio Prints Mineral Blue Organic Round Plates 286mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Mineral Blue Organic Round Plate is a 286mm main plate finished with a reactive glaze that produces natural variation in tone and colour across each piece....
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Dimensions
- 286(W)mm | 11¼(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Mineral Blue Organic Round Plate is a 286mm main plate finished with a reactive glaze that produces natural variation in tone and colour across each piece. The organic shaping moves away from a perfectly circular profile, giving the plate a hand-crafted character while still being produced to consistent commercial standards. The Mineral Blue colourway sits in the cooler, muted end of the palette — well suited to modern plating styles where the plate contributes to the visual without competing with the food.
Manufactured in Churchill's super vitrified china body, these plates are built to withstand the mechanical stresses of busy restaurant service. Super vitrified ware is meaningfully more resistant to chipping and crazing than standard vitrified china, which matters in operations where plates go through a commercial glasswasher multiple times daily. The reactive glaze is fired at high temperature and bonds to the body rather than sitting as a surface coating, so the colour holds through repeated wash cycles without dulling noticeably over time.
Key practical points for operators:
- Super vitrified body resists chipping through high-cycle dishwasher use
- Reactive glaze is dishwasher stable and does not require special handling
- Natural colour variation means no two plates are identical — this is intentional and consistent with the range
- At 286mm, the plate suits generous main course portions without feeling oversized on standard table settings
- Sold in packs of 12, making it straightforward to build opening stock or top up cover numbers
These plates work well in restaurants, gastro pubs, and casual dining operations where contemporary tableware is part of the overall guest experience. They are less suited to high-volume canteen or contract catering environments where uniform, neutral-coloured ware is the operational preference. Churchill produce the Studio Prints range across multiple colourways and plate formats, so if you are building a full table setting or need a different size, there are coordinating pieces available.
If you are specifying tableware for a new opening or refreshing an existing cover, we are happy to talk through quantities, mix of sizes, and how this range sits alongside other Churchill collections.
Key Features
- Super vitrified china body for high-cycle commercial dishwasher durability
- Reactive glaze produces natural colour variation across each individual plate
- 286mm diameter suits generous main course plating in restaurant service
- Organic shaping gives a hand-crafted aesthetic with consistent production standards
- Sold in packs of 12 for straightforward stock building or cover top-ups
Operational Benefits
- Resists chipping and crazing through repeated commercial glasswasher cycles
- Colour remains stable over time, reducing early replacement costs for operators
- Distinctive aesthetic supports contemporary plating without extra effort from chefs
- Consistent sizing simplifies portion control and plating presentation across covers
- Pack format allows operators to scale opening stock to exact cover requirements
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Dimensions
- 286(W)mm | 11¼(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 970g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Reactive glazes on Churchill super vitrified ware are kiln-fired at high temperature, which bonds the glaze into the body rather than leaving it as a surface layer. In practice this means the colour and surface finish hold well through repeated commercial glasswasher cycles without the dulling or flaking you might see on lower-fired decorative ware. That said, using the correct glasswasher chemistry and avoiding stacking plates under excessive weight when loading will always extend the service life of any glazed crockery.
- Variation between pieces is inherent to reactive glazes and is intentional — no two plates will be identical in tone or patterning. In a restaurant setting most operators find this adds to the appeal of the range, but if your operation requires a highly uniform table presentation this is worth considering before committing to the range.
- At 286mm this plate sits comfortably in the main course range and works well for most contemporary plating styles where operators want space around the food. If you are running a tasting menu with smaller composed plates, or a more casual format with larger sharing-style portions, Churchill produce the Studio Prints Organic shape in other sizes that may suit better — it is worth comparing the range before placing a full opening order.