{"product_id":"churchill-inked-elements-opal-plates-ice-280mm-12-pack","title":"Churchill Inked Elements Opal Ice Plates 280mm (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 distinctive, tactile quality, with subtle variations in finish meaning no two pieces look entirely identical. The Ice colourway sits at the cooler, neutral end of the palette — versatile enough to work across a range of menu styles and table settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are 280mm plates built to the standard expected of a professional dining environment. Churchill's super vitrified construction means the body is denser and more durable than standard vitrified china, which translates directly into better resistance to the knocks and stacking pressure of daily service. Thermal shock resistance is a practical consideration in any busy kitchen where plates move between hot holding, service, and dishwasher cycles — the Inked Elements range handles that cycle reliably. Stain resistance is similarly strong, which matters when you're putting plates through multiple covers a night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom an operational standpoint, these plates work well in settings where presentation matters but durability cannot be compromised:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper vitrified body resists chipping and cracking under regular commercial use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully glazed base protects table surfaces and wipe-down during clearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStacks neatly for organised storage between services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher and microwave safe for flexible kitchen workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovered by Churchill's five-year edge chip warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are no unusual installation or infrastructure requirements — these plates work within any standard crockery and dishwasher setup. The pack size of 12 suits smaller operations looking to trial the range or top up existing cover counts. Larger venues running multiple sittings may want to consider buying in greater volume to ensure adequate rotation through the dishwasher cycle without shortfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Inked Elements range is well suited to restaurants, boutique hotels, and hospitality venues where an artisan aesthetic is part of the dining experience, but operational robustness cannot be compromised. It sits in the mid-to-upper tier of Churchill's tableware offer — appropriate where presentation is a considered part of the cover, rather than a budget utilitarian requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're building or refreshing a full table setting and want to discuss how the Inked Elements range fits alongside other pieces in the collection, the team is happy to help you think it through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Churchill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58198043296126,"sku":"JN114","price":201.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/jn114_npi26-2.jpg?v=1791816953","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/products\/churchill-inked-elements-opal-plates-ice-280mm-12-pack","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}