Churchill Stonecast Patina Coupe Plates Black 260mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina coupe plate is a vitrified ceramic piece finished in a deep black reactive glaze. Because the colour develops during kiln firing, each plate carries natural variation...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 260
- Dimensions
- 260(Ø)mm | 10¼(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina coupe plate is a vitrified ceramic piece finished in a deep black reactive glaze. Because the colour develops during kiln firing, each plate carries natural variation — no two are identical. That handmade character sits well alongside rustic, organic, or contemporary plating styles without the finish feeling forced or overly decorative.
The 260mm diameter is a practical working size for plated main courses across most service styles. It sits comfortably between a side plate and a larger show plate, making it a reliable choice for bistro and restaurant mains, considered tasting menu portions, or lunchtime covers where a full-size plate would feel out of proportion. The coupe profile — no rim — gives chefs an uninterrupted plating surface and tends to suit modern presentation better than traditional rimmed ware.
As vitrified ceramic, these plates are built to handle daily commercial use. The glaze holds up under repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without significant fade or crazing over a normal service life, and Churchill's five-year edge chip warranty reflects the durability expected from professional catering ware.
- Reactive black glaze creates individual character across each plate
- Rimless coupe profile provides a clean, open plating canvas
- Vitrified ceramic construction withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- 260mm diameter suits plated mains and portioned tasting presentations
- Compatible with other Stonecast Patina pieces for cohesive mixed-finish settings
These plates are particularly well suited to independent restaurants, gastro pubs, and hotel dining rooms looking to move away from plain white ware without committing to a heavily patterned design. If you're building out a full table setting or considering how to mix finishes within the Stonecast Patina range, we're glad to talk it through before you place an order.
Key Features
- Reactive black glaze kiln-fired to produce natural variation across each plate
- Coupe profile delivers an uninterrupted 260mm plating surface with no rim
- Vitrified ceramic body resists chipping and crazing under daily commercial use
- Five-year edge chip warranty backed by Churchill's professional catering standard
- Compatible across the full Stonecast Patina range for consistent table settings
Operational Benefits
- Natural glaze variation adds character without the cost of bespoke crockery
- Rimless profile gives chefs full creative control over plating presentation
- Withstands heavy dishwasher cycles, reducing replacement frequency over time
- Practical 260mm size suits main course service across varied menu formats
- Mixing with other Stonecast Patina pieces allows flexible, cohesive table builds
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 260
- Dimensions
- 260(Ø)mm | 10¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 170g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Churchill's vitrified ceramic construction is specifically designed for commercial warewashing cycles, and the reactive black glaze is formulated to resist fade and crazing under repeated high-temperature washing. In normal service conditions, the finish remains consistent over a sustained period, though as with all reactive glazes, some very gradual mellowing of tone is possible over years of heavy use.
- For most bistro, restaurant, and gastropub mains it works well, particularly where portion presentation is considered rather than very generous. If your service style involves larger builds — substantial sharing plates or generous plated mains — a 280mm or 290mm alternative within the range may give chefs more room to work with.
- Yes — the Stonecast Patina collection is designed so that different colourways and profiles can be used together on the same table setting. The reactive glaze process means individual pieces always carry slight variation, which is part of the aesthetic, and this tends to make mixed-finish settings look considered rather than mismatched. If you're planning a broader table build across multiple finishes, we're happy to advise on what works well together.