Churchill Stonecast Patina Lotus Plates Iron Black 254mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina Lotus plate is a 254mm side or starter plate finished in Iron Black, part of Churchill's Stonecast Patina range. Each plate carries a hand-applied colourway that...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Patina Lotus plate is a 254mm side or starter plate finished in Iron Black, part of Churchill's Stonecast Patina range. Each plate carries a hand-applied colourway that produces natural variation in surface texture and tone, so no two plates are identical. The effect is tableware that reads as considered and individual rather than mass-produced, without the lead times or cost associated with fully bespoke ranges.
In a busy front-of-house environment, the Iron Black finish works well as a backdrop for vibrant, colourful ingredients — composed dishes tend to read clearly against the dark ground. The organic surface texture reinforces a contemporary or casual-fine dining aesthetic, and the lotus-shaped profile adds visual interest without becoming impractical to stack or store during service.
Constructed from super vitrified porcelain, these plates are built for repeated commercial use:
- Super vitrified porcelain body offers greater chip resistance than standard porcelain
- Specialist glaze protects the hand-applied Iron Black colourway through repeated warewashing cycles
- Natural surface variation prevents the uniform look of standard whiteware
- Compatible with commercial dishwashers and high-volume cover counts
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for building consistent table sets
These plates are well suited to restaurants, hotels, and casual dining operations looking to move away from plain whiteware without committing to a fully custom range. They are particularly appropriate where plating detail and presentation matter. The broader Stonecast Patina range includes complementary formats and sizes, so if you are building a full table setting or need to match pack quantities to your cover count, it is worth taking a moment to discuss your requirements before ordering.
If you would like guidance on building a cohesive table setting around this plate, we are happy to help.
Key Features
- Hand-applied Iron Black colourway with natural surface variation per plate
- Super vitrified porcelain body for enhanced chip resistance in commercial use
- Specialist glaze maintains finish integrity through repeated warewashing cycles
- Lotus-shaped 254mm profile suitable for side dishes and starter courses
- Supplied in a pack of 12 to support consistent table setting builds
Operational Benefits
- Dark finish makes vibrant, colourful plating stand out clearly on the pass
- Greater chip resistance reduces replacement frequency in high-turnover service
- Individual surface variation adds a considered aesthetic without bespoke cost
- Warewasher compatibility supports smooth plate turnaround during busy service
- Pack of 12 format makes it straightforward to scale quantities to cover count
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 880g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a general guide, most operations work on a minimum of one and a half to two sets of plates per cover to allow for turnaround through the dishwasher during service. For a 40-cover restaurant, three to four packs of 12 is a reasonable starting point, though higher-volume or faster-paced services may need more. We are happy to talk through your cover count and service style if you would like a more tailored recommendation.
- The Stonecast Patina range uses a specialist glaze designed to protect the hand-applied colourway through repeated commercial warewashing cycles. As with all decorative finishes, using the correct dishwasher detergent and avoiding overly aggressive wash programmes will help maintain the appearance over time.
- Yes — the Stonecast Patina range includes a variety of plate sizes, bowls, and serving pieces in the same Iron Black colourway, which allows operators to build a coherent table setting across courses. If you are looking to develop a full cover rather than a single piece, it is worth discussing the range with us so we can help you identify the formats that suit your menu and service style.