Churchill Stonecast Patina Antique Coupe Plates Taupe 288mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range offers a hand-crafted aesthetic in a vitrified ceramic body built to withstand the demands of regular commercial use. These 288mm coupe plates are finished in...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Brown
- Dimensions
- 288(W) x 288(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range offers a hand-crafted aesthetic in a vitrified ceramic body built to withstand the demands of regular commercial use. These 288mm coupe plates are finished in a warm taupe tone with a subtly swirled surface texture that gives each piece a slightly individual character — a deliberate design detail that suits relaxed dining concepts, farm-to-table menus, and contemporary casual settings equally well.
Vitrified ceramic is a sensible choice for commercial tableware. It is harder and more resistant to moisture absorption than standard earthenware, which means the plates hold up well through repeated dishwasher cycles without the glaze crazing or the body becoming porous over time. The 920g weight gives them a reassuring solidity on the pass and at the table without being unwieldy for floor staff to handle through a busy service.
From an operational standpoint, these plates offer a number of practical advantages:
- Dishwasher-safe construction holds up to commercial warewashing cycles
- Microwave and oven compatibility gives flexibility for finishing and holding
- The coupe profile provides a clean, uncluttered surface for modern plating styles
- Churchill's 5-year edge chip guarantee provides a degree of cost protection against inevitable service wear
- Consistent colour and texture within the range supports a coherent table presentation
These plates are supplied in a pack of 12, which suits operators building out a cover set or replacing stock incrementally. For high-volume operations running two or three sittings, you may want to consider the quantity required against your full cover count and warewashing cycle times to ensure you hold enough on hand during peak periods.
The Stonecast Patina range is well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, gastro pubs, and café-restaurants where the tableware is expected to contribute to the overall dining aesthetic rather than simply function as a neutral backdrop. If you are unsure whether this size and finish fits your existing range or menu style, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Vitrified ceramic body resists moisture absorption and glaze crazing
- 288mm coupe profile offers a clean surface for modern plating
- Rated for microwave, dishwasher, and oven use in commercial settings
- 920g weight provides table-ready solidity without excessive handling fatigue
- Covered by Churchill's 5-year edge chip guarantee for commercial use
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial warewashing without deterioration in appearance
- Microwave and oven compatibility supports flexible service and finishing workflows
- Consistent finish across the range supports cohesive table presentation
- Edge chip guarantee reduces long-term replacement costs on a busy pass
- Tactile swirled texture adds character without requiring premium pricing
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Brown
- Dimensions
- 288(W) x 288(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 920g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- This depends on your cover count, number of sittings, and how quickly your warewashing cycle turns plates around. A common working rule is to hold between one and a half to two times your cover count to allow for plates in use, on the pass, and cycling through the dishwasher simultaneously. The pack size of 12 makes it straightforward to scale your order to the quantity you need.
- Yes, the vitrified ceramic construction is designed to handle repeated dishwasher cycles and general commercial use. That said, for very high-volume operations turning over large covers continuously, it is worth building in some additional stock to account for natural attrition over time — even well-made tableware will see occasional breakage in a busy kitchen environment.
- The plates are rated for oven use, which gives flexibility for finishing or holding dishes before service. They are not designed for direct flame or contact grill use. If you plan to use them regularly in high-heat finishing applications, it is worth confirming the temperature limits with the team before committing to a large order.