Churchill Stonecast Patina Deep Purple Triangle Plate 229mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range draws its character from the natural ageing of materials — stone, metal, leather, wood — translating that layered, weathered quality into tableware built for a...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 229(Ø)mm
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Weight
- 7.48kg
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina range draws its character from the natural ageing of materials — stone, metal, leather, wood — translating that layered, weathered quality into tableware built for a working hospitality environment. The Deep Purple colourway carries an organic, tonal depth rather than a flat uniform finish, and the triangular plate profile offers a distinctive format for structured, modern plating. Because the surface texture and colour variation are a product of the manufacturing process itself, each piece carries slight natural differences — this is intentional to the aesthetic rather than a quality concern, and it reads well across a set cover.
Churchill's super vitrified construction is the practical foundation beneath the decorative surface. The material is chosen for its resistance to chipping, crazing, and the thermal stress of repeated commercial dishwasher cycles, which matters when plates are handling multiple covers a day across a long service life. The finish holds its character under regular high-temperature washing without noticeable degradation, supporting a consistent table aesthetic over time.
- Triangular format supports creative plating and structured presentation styles
- Organic surface variation adds character while remaining consistent across a full cover
- Super vitrified construction resists chipping during service and pot wash handling
- Performs reliably through commercial dishwasher cycles without surface or colour degradation
- Sold in packs of 12, practical for building working stock or completing a table set
At 229mm, these plates work well for starters, desserts, and sharing elements. They are well suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and event operations where presentation and durability are both priorities. The Stonecast Patina range is available in a number of other profiles and sizes, so if you are building a full table setting or need guidance on quantities for a new opening, it is worth having a conversation with us before placing an order.
Key Features
- Triangular 229mm plate profile for structured and creative plating
- Super vitrified ceramic construction resists chipping and crazing
- Organic Deep Purple finish with natural tonal variation across each piece
- Rated for repeated high-temperature commercial dishwasher cycles
- Supplied in packs of 12 for practical stock building
Operational Benefits
- Supports consistent table presentation across a full cover of plates
- Withstands daily pot wash handling with reduced risk of chipping losses
- Adds visual depth to plating without relying on decoration or garnish alone
- Maintains surface quality over extended service life, protecting your investment
- Pack format simplifies stock management for new openings and replacements
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dimensions
- 229(Ø)mm
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Weight
- 7.48kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A common starting point is two to three times your cover count, which accounts for plates in use, in the wash cycle, and in reserve. For a 40-cover operation, 80 to 120 plates is a reasonable working stock, meaning seven to ten packs of 12. The right number depends on your wash cycle frequency and how quickly you turn tables, so it is worth talking through your service model before committing to a quantity.
- The Stonecast Patina finish is applied to super vitrified ceramic, which is specifically chosen for its resilience under repeated high-temperature commercial wash cycles. The tonal variation in the glaze is inherent to the material rather than a surface coating, so it does not fade or wash off in the way a painted or transfer finish might. Colour consistency across the range is maintained by the manufacturing process rather than uniform dyeing, so slight variation between pieces is expected and normal.
- The triangular profile works well beyond fine dining — it is commonly used for starters, desserts, amuse-bouche, and sharing plates in a range of casual and mid-market settings where operators want a point of difference on the table. The format does require a small adjustment in how front-of-house staff carry and stack plates, and it is worth considering that triangular pieces can be slightly less space-efficient in a crockery rack or on a shelf. For high-volume operations handling large numbers of covers quickly, a round equivalent from the same range may suit the pace of service better.