Churchill Stonecast Patina Rectangular Plates Vintage Copper 355mm (Pack of 6)

Name: Churchill Stonecast Patina Rectangular Plates Vintage Copper 355mm (Pack of 6)
Brand: Churchill
SKU: DR669
Price: 224.4 GBP
Availability: InStock

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The Churchill Stonecast Patina rectangular plate in Vintage Copper is a larger-format piece from Churchill's well-regarded Stonecast Patina range. At 355mm in length, it sits comfortably in sharing-platter territory — a practical choice for antipasti, mezze, charcuterie, dessert trios, or any service format where food arrives at the table for the whole cover rather than plated individually.

Made from vitrified ceramic, these plates are built to the standard expected of commercial tableware. Vitrified ceramic handles the knocks, stacking pressures, and daily dishwasher cycling of busy service better than standard earthenware, and the glaze holds up well without significant crazing or deterioration over time. The reactive Vintage Copper glaze has a hand-finished, brushstroke character that introduces a degree of natural variation between pieces — this is intentional, and operators who understand the finish tend to use it as a feature rather than a concern.

Vitrified ceramic construction resists chipping and crazing under daily service conditions
Rectangular format suits sharing plates, composed starters, and plated desserts
Hand-finished Vintage Copper glaze gives each piece subtle individual character
Suitable for dishwasher and microwave use in commercial settings
Sold in packs of six, making it straightforward to align with cover numbers

These plates are well suited to operators running small-plates or sharing concepts, gastropubs, modern bistros, and contemporary restaurant settings looking to introduce a considered aesthetic without moving to fully bespoke tableware. The broader Stonecast Patina range includes matching bowls, mugs, and coupe plates for those building a coordinated programme.

If you're working out cover quantities, pack builds, or how this piece sits alongside other range items, the team is happy to talk it through.

Frequently asked questions

How many packs would a typical small-plates restaurant need to open with?

It depends on your cover count, table turn rate, and how the plates are used within each cover — sharing plates often require fewer pieces per head than individually plated starters, but they do spend longer on the table. As a starting point, most operators work on having two to three times their peak cover count in circulation to allow for dishwasher turnaround. The team can help you work through the numbers based on your specific service pattern.

Is the variation in the Vintage Copper glaze consistent enough for a formal or fine-dining setting?

The reactive glaze is designed to produce natural variation, so no two pieces will be identical — tonal differences in the copper finish are part of the aesthetic intent. This works very well in relaxed, informal, and contemporary dining environments, but operators running a more formal or uniform table presentation may want to consider whether that variation suits their concept before ordering in volume.

Can these plates be used in a microwave as well as a dishwasher?

Yes, the vitrified ceramic construction is suitable for both dishwasher and microwave use in commercial settings. This makes them practical for operations where finishing or reheating at the pass is part of the workflow.

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