Churchill Stonecast Patina Lotus Plates Antique Taupe 254mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina Lotus plate is a 254mm hand-finished dinner plate made from super vitrified porcelain. It sits within Churchill's Stonecast Patina range, which is designed to give operators...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Beige
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina Lotus plate is a 254mm hand-finished dinner plate made from super vitrified porcelain. It sits within Churchill's Stonecast Patina range, which is designed to give operators a tableware option that actively contributes to how a dish looks rather than simply holding it. The Antique Taupe colourway has a muted, earthy quality that tends to draw attention toward the food, which makes it a considered choice for kitchens where plate presentation is treated as part of the dining offer.
Each plate is hand-painted, so there is natural variation between individual pieces in the pack. In a front-of-house setting this gives a table a crafted, intentional feel without the cost or lead times associated with bespoke tableware. The 880g weight gives each plate a reassuring solidity in service — it handles the movement typical of a busy pass without feeling flimsy or oversized.
From an operational standpoint, the super vitrified construction is worth understanding. Super vitrified porcelain is denser than standard porcelain, which provides better resistance to chipping and crazing under the thermal cycling of commercial dishwashers. The specialist glaze also helps protect the hand-painted finish over repeated wash cycles — relevant here because the decorative quality is part of what you are investing in.
- Hand-painted finish creates intentional variation across each pack of 12
- Super vitrified porcelain construction resists chipping in commercial dishwasher use
- Antique Taupe colourway complements natural ingredient-led and contemporary menus
- 254mm diameter suits main course and sharing plate formats comfortably
- Pack of 12 supports straightforward par stock planning
These plates are well suited to restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining rooms where tableware is a deliberate part of the guest experience. They work equally well for operators making a first move away from plain whiteware and those building out a broader Stonecast Patina table set. If you are putting together a mixed range or covering a larger operation, the team is happy to talk through how the pieces work together before you place an order.
Key Features
- Hand-painted finish delivers natural variation across every pack of 12
- Super vitrified porcelain body resists chipping and crazing under repeated use
- Specialist glaze protects decorative finish through commercial dishwasher cycles
- 254mm diameter accommodates main course and sharing plate presentations
- 880g plate weight provides solid, confident feel during front-of-house service
Operational Benefits
- Supports consistent tableware presentation without the cost of bespoke pieces
- Retains decorative quality over time despite regular commercial dishwasher use
- Antique Taupe tone draws the eye to food, strengthening dish presentation
- Pack of 12 simplifies par stock management and reduces reorder complexity
- Suits operations transitioning from plain whiteware with minimal changeover risk
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Beige
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 880g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The super vitrified porcelain construction and specialist glaze are both chosen with commercial dishwasher use in mind. The glaze helps protect the hand-painted surface through repeated thermal cycling, though as with any decorated tableware, avoiding harsh abrasive chemicals will extend the finish over time.
- The variation is intentional and part of the range's character rather than a quality inconsistency. In practice, most operators find that the subtle differences between pieces reinforce the crafted aesthetic rather than undermining it, though it is worth bearing in mind if your operation requires very tightly matched tableware across every cover.
- That depends on your cover count, table turn rate, and dishwasher cycle time, but a general starting point is enough plates to cover two full turns of your dining room with some allowance for breakage. If you are unsure how many packs to start with or how the Lotus plate fits alongside other pieces in the Stonecast Patina range, the team can help you work through the numbers.