Churchill Stonecast Raw Terracotta Lotus Plate 229mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Raw Terracotta Lotus Plate is a 229mm side and starter plate finished in a warm, earthy terracotta colourway with a naturally textured, rustic surface. It sits within...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 0.6 Ltr
- Diameter
- 229
- Dimensions
- 229(W)mm
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Raw Terracotta Lotus Plate is a 229mm side and starter plate finished in a warm, earthy terracotta colourway with a naturally textured, rustic surface. It sits within Churchill's Stonecast Raw range and is made from super vitrified china — a dense, non-porous body that gives it considerably better durability than standard vitrified or earthenware alternatives, while still carrying the handcrafted aesthetic that the range is known for.
That construction matters in a working kitchen. Plates in continuous service move through a busy pass, a commercial dishwasher, and a plate stack many times a day, and the failure points are predictable: rim chipping during stacking and handling, surface wear through repeated wash cycles, and crazing caused by thermal stress. Super vitrified china addresses all three more reliably than softer bodies, and the hand-applied edge band on this plate adds a deliberate layer of reinforcement at the rim — the area most commonly damaged in service.
- Super vitrified body resists chipping, crazing, and thermal stress in high-volume service
- Hand-applied edge band reinforces the rim at the most vulnerable point during stacking
- Underglaze decoration holds its appearance through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Lotus shape provides clean plating definition without requiring elaborate presentation
- Sold in cases of 12, making it straightforward to build or replenish cover sets
At 229mm, this plate works well for starters, small plates, and sharing concepts. It can function as a main plate for lighter courses, though operators running generous portion sizes may find it better suited to a supporting role within a wider table setting.
The terracotta finish sits naturally alongside informal dining, farm-to-table concepts, sharing menus, and Mediterranean or rustic table styles. It also coordinates with other pieces across the Stonecast Raw range if you are building a cohesive cover.
If you are working out quantities relative to your cover count, or want to discuss how this plate fits alongside other pieces in the range, the team are glad to help before you place an order.
Key Features
- Super vitrified china body with dense, non-porous construction throughout
- Hand-applied edge band reinforces rim against chipping during stacking
- Underglaze terracotta finish rated for repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Lotus plate shape provides natural plating definition at 229mm diameter
- Supplied in cases of 12 for efficient stock building and cover replacement
Operational Benefits
- Withstands the impact and thermal stress of continuous high-volume table service
- Reduced rim chipping lowers breakage rates and replacement costs over time
- Decoration stays consistent through heavy dishwasher use, keeping covers presentable
- Rustic aesthetic suits informal and sharing-plate concepts without specialist plating skill
- Case-pack format simplifies stock management and cover-count planning for busy sites
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 0.6 Ltr
- Diameter
- 229
- Dimensions
- 229(W)mm
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Weight
- 602.5g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Super vitrified china is fired to a higher density than standard vitrified ware, which makes it less porous and more resistant to chipping, crazing, and thermal shock. In practical terms, that means better performance across a high-turnover dishwasher cycle and a longer usable life when plates are being stacked and handled repeatedly throughout a shift. It is a meaningful difference for sites where breakage rates and replacement costs are a concern.
- For most operators, 229mm works well as a starter, small plate, or sharing piece. It can serve as a main plate for lighter dishes or smaller portions, but if your menu runs to generous main course sizes, you may find a larger plate from the range a better fit for that role. It is worth considering how it will sit alongside your other covers before committing to quantities.
- Yes — the Stonecast Raw range is designed so that individual pieces in the terracotta colourway work together across different shapes and sizes, which makes it practical to build a consistent table setting or to mix shapes within the same cover. If you are planning a full setting or want to check which other pieces are available in this colourway, the team can advise on what works well together.