Churchill Stonecast Patina Coupe Plates Cobalt 288mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range is a collection of super vitrified tableware finished with a hand-applied reactive glaze that draws on the natural textures and tones of organic materials. The...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Dimensions
- 288(W)mm | 11¼(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range is a collection of super vitrified tableware finished with a hand-applied reactive glaze that draws on the natural textures and tones of organic materials. The Cobalt colourway produces a rich, layered blue finish with subtle variation from piece to piece — the kind of surface that reads well against both light and dark table linen and suits a broad range of plating styles. At 288mm, these are full-sized dinner plates, well suited to main course service across casual dining rooms, brasseries, boutique hotels, and gastro pubs.
Super vitrified construction is a practical requirement for front-of-house crockery in any working hospitality environment. The process produces a denser, harder-wearing body than standard vitrified china, which means better resistance against chipping at the rim and crazing on the glaze surface — both common failure points where plates go through commercial dishwashers multiple times a day. The reactive glaze finish is designed to remain stable through repeated wash cycles without significant loss of colour or surface character, which matters when consistency across a table setting is part of the guest experience.
- Hand-applied reactive glaze creates natural, individual variation across each piece
- Super vitrified body resists chipping and crazing in high-throughput daily use
- Rated for commercial dishwasher cycles without colour or surface degradation
- 288mm diameter suits a wide range of main course presentations and portion sizes
- Cobalt finish works alongside neutral and bold table styling with equal effect
Packs of 12 are a practical purchasing unit for most operations — enough to cover a section without over-committing on storage space. It is worth considering par levels against your cover count and wash cycle frequency before ordering in volume. Churchill produce the Stonecast Patina range across multiple shapes and colourways, so building a coordinated front-of-house specification across plates, bowls, and serving pieces is straightforward.
If you are specifying a full table setting or want to discuss how this range sits alongside other Churchill collections, the team are happy to talk through what works best for your operation.
Key Features
- Super vitrified body construction for enhanced chip and craze resistance
- Hand-applied reactive glaze delivers natural variation across every piece
- 288mm coupe profile suitable for a wide range of main course presentations
- Cobalt colourway with layered tonal depth and subtle piece-to-piece variation
- Rated for repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without surface degradation
Operational Benefits
- Reduces replacement costs through improved durability in high-throughput service
- Consistent table presentation maintained across the life of the range
- Suits varied plating styles without restricting the kitchen's creative approach
- Coordinates easily with other Stonecast Patina shapes for a unified table setting
- Pack of 12 supports section-level par stocking without excessive storage commitment
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Dimensions
- 288(W)mm | 11¼(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 920g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a general guide, most operators aim for two to three times their seated cover count in crockery to account for plates in use, in the wash, and in transit. For a section of 20 covers turning once or twice during service, two packs of 12 is a reasonable starting point, though wash cycle speed and service pace will influence the right par level for your operation.
- The reactive glaze used across the Stonecast Patina range is formulated to withstand repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without significant colour loss or surface deterioration. As with all reactive glazes, some very slight variation in surface character is inherent to the finish, but this is a design feature rather than a defect and does not indicate damage or wear.
- Many operators do mix Churchill ranges where the aesthetic works — for example, using Stonecast Patina for mains alongside a complementary shape for starters or desserts. Whether that works visually depends on your table concept, and it is worth reviewing the broader Churchill catalogue alongside this range before committing to a full specification.