{"product_id":"churchill-inked-elements-opal-plates-ice-260mm-12-pack","title":"Churchill Inked Elements Opal Ice Plates 260mm (Pack of 12)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Inked Elements range draws its design language from the natural relationship between ceramic clay and the earth it comes from. A radial surface texture and semi-matte glaze give each plate a quietly distinctive character, with subtle tonal variation from piece to piece. The Ice colourway sits at the cooler, paler end of the Inked Elements palette — understated enough to work across a range of table settings without competing with the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt from Churchill's super vitrified body, these plates are well suited to the everyday rigours of professional kitchen and front-of-house use. Super vitrified ceramics offer stronger resistance to chipping, staining, and thermal shock than standard porcelain, which matters when plates are cycling repeatedly through commercial dishwashers and moving between cold storage and hot pass. The 260mm diameter positions these comfortably as a main course plate for most service styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom an operational standpoint, the range offers a number of practical advantages for busy sites:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStacks neatly, making storage and plate retrieval during service straightforward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully glazed base reduces snagging and marks on shelving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong stain resistance keeps presentation consistent over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher and microwave safe for flexible service use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by Churchill's five-year edge chip warranty for added peace of mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all tableware, it is worth considering your service volume and handling conditions when choosing a range. Super vitrified construction improves durability considerably, but higher-turnover operations with fast, high-volume plate cycling may benefit from reviewing the full Inked Elements range to ensure the selected profile and size align with cover numbers and service style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plates are a practical choice for restaurants, hotels, brasseries, and contract catering operations looking to add a naturalistic, textural aesthetic without sacrificing durability. The pack of 12 suits initial range trials or supplementing an existing set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are building out a full table setting or want to discuss which Inked Elements profiles work best for your menu style and volume, we are happy to help you work through the options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58198043328894,"sku":"JN115","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/jn115_npi26-2.jpg?v=1791816954","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/products\/churchill-inked-elements-opal-plates-ice-260mm-12-pack","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}