Churchill Stonecast Coupe Plates Blueberry 288mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is one of the more recognisable tableware collections in UK hospitality, and the 288mm coupe plate in Blueberry is a well-established choice for operators who want...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Diameter
- 288
- Dimensions
- 288(Ø)mm | 11¼(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast range is one of the more recognisable tableware collections in UK hospitality, and the 288mm coupe plate in Blueberry is a well-established choice for operators who want visual character without resorting to heavily decorative crockery. The coupe profile — shallow and wide with no defined rim — gives chefs a generous canvas for plating, and the 288mm diameter works well as a main course plate across most menu styles.
Each plate is produced in vitrified porcelain with a reactive flecked glaze and a contrasting painted rim, giving the appearance of a hand-thrown piece. In practice, no two plates are identical, which suits venues aiming for a considered, artisan aesthetic. The Blueberry colourway is muted enough to complement both pale and richly coloured dishes without drawing attention away from the food.
From an operational standpoint, the Stonecast range is built to hold up in busy service environments. Practical points worth noting:
- Vitrified porcelain construction withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Fully glazed foot supports safe stacking and efficient storage
- Five-year edge chip warranty reflects the durability expected in front-of-house use
- Consistent sizing across the range allows mixed plate service on the same table
- Sold in packs of 12, practical for building or replenishing a working cover set
These plates are well suited to restaurants, gastropubs, boutique hotels, and café-bistros where tableware presentation forms part of the guest experience. They represent a considered investment rather than a budget option, and the pack size is aimed at front-of-house service rather than high-volume canteen use. Operators running fast-turnover covers at scale may find a more standard porcelain better suited to their throughput.
If you are building out a full table setting or want guidance on which Stonecast pieces work together across your covers, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Vitrified porcelain construction rated for commercial dishwasher use
- 288mm coupe profile provides a wide, rimless plating surface
- Reactive flecked glaze produces natural variation across each plate
- Fully glazed foot enables safe, stable stacking in storage
- Five-year edge chip warranty included as standard across the range
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated high-temperature wash cycles without glaze degradation
- Wide coupe surface gives chefs greater control over dish presentation
- Artisan aesthetic suits venues where tableware is part of the dining experience
- Consistent sizing across the Stonecast range simplifies mixed-plate table setting
- Pack of 12 allows straightforward cover building or stock replenishment
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Diameter
- 288
- Dimensions
- 288(Ø)mm | 11¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 11kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A pack of 12 is typically sufficient as a starting point for a small section or as a top-up to an existing set. For a full restaurant cover count, most operators work on a ratio of one and a half to two plates per cover to account for dishwasher turnaround during service, so larger operations will want to order in multiples.
- The reactive glaze is intentionally variable — that is part of the aesthetic — so individual plates within a batch will differ slightly in tone and fleck pattern. Plates produced across separate manufacturing runs may show a slightly broader range of variation, which is generally accepted as characteristic of the range rather than a quality issue.
- The vitrified porcelain and five-year edge chip warranty indicate solid durability for front-of-house use, and they perform well in commercial dishwashers. That said, the Stonecast range is positioned as a presentation-led product, and very high-turnover operations running continuous covers may find a more utilitarian porcelain a better fit for the pace and volume involved.