Churchill Stonecast Aqueous Deep Coupe Plates Grey 279mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Aqueous deep coupe plate is part of Churchill's Stonecast Aqueous collection — super vitrified porcelain tableware finished with a hand-applied reactive glaze that produces a distinctive pooling...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Aqueous deep coupe plate is part of Churchill's Stonecast Aqueous collection — super vitrified porcelain tableware finished with a hand-applied reactive glaze that produces a distinctive pooling effect across each piece. Because the glaze is applied by hand, no two plates are identical; the colour moves through lighter and darker tones within the grey palette in a way that reads as artisan and considered rather than irregular or mismatched when laid across a table.
The deep coupe profile is a practical choice for dishes that benefit from some containment. Pasta, risotto, braised meats, curries, and plated dishes with sauces or dressings all sit better in a coupe form than on a flat plate, where liquids can spread and undermine presentation. At this diameter, the plate works comfortably as a main course plate for most contemporary covers, and the bowl depth helps portion volume read well without appearing underfilled.
Super vitrified porcelain is a more durable material than standard porcelain in a commercial setting. It offers better resistance to chipping at the rim — the area most tableware fails first — and holds up reliably through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. The reactive glaze retains its character over time, which matters practically when you need replacement stock to integrate with plates already in circulation.
- Hand-applied reactive glaze produces individual colouration across each plate
- Deep coupe profile aids presentation of sauced dishes and pasta courses
- Super vitrified porcelain construction offers improved chip resistance at the rim
- Dishwasher-safe for efficient turnaround during service
- Sold in packs of 12, suited to opening stock or cover top-ups
This range is well suited to restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining rooms that want tableware with visual interest and a handcrafted feel without committing to heavily patterned designs. If you are fitting out a larger operation or want to talk through whether the Aqueous range suits the look and volume you have in mind, the team is glad to help.
Key Features
- Hand-applied reactive glaze creates individual colouration on every plate
- Deep coupe profile provides containment for sauced and braised dishes
- Super vitrified porcelain construction for improved rim chip resistance
- Compatible with commercial dishwashers for efficient service turnaround
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for practical stock management
Operational Benefits
- Artisan glazed finish adds visual interest without heavily patterned tableware
- Coupe depth keeps sauces and dressings contained during plating and service
- Durable material reduces plate replacement frequency in busy front of house
- Dishwasher compatibility supports high cover turnover without hand-washing delays
- Consistent glaze character across batches makes topping up existing stock straightforward
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 830g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The hand-applied glaze means each plate carries its own variation within the grey palette, but Churchill's production process keeps the overall character consistent across batches. In practice, replacement plates integrate well with existing Stonecast Aqueous stock, which is one of the reasons the range is commonly chosen for operations that buy in phases.
- The bowl depth helps contain sauces, dressings, and braising liquids that would spread on a flat plate, and it gives plated portions a sense of volume that works well for main courses. It is particularly well suited to pasta, risotto, and similar dishes where presentation relies on the sauce staying with the protein rather than running to the rim.
- In practical terms, yes — super vitrified porcelain is fired at higher temperatures, which produces a denser body with better resistance to chipping, particularly at the rim where most tableware damage occurs. It is not indestructible, but it holds up more reliably through commercial dishwasher cycles and the general handling of a busy service than standard porcelain tableware.