Churchill Stonecast Coupe Plate Barley White 217mm Pack of 12
Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Coupe Plate in Barley White is a vitrified ceramic starter or side plate designed for casual dining, bistro, and restaurant settings where a relaxed, handcrafted aesthetic is...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 217
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Product Description
The Churchill Stonecast Coupe Plate in Barley White is a vitrified ceramic starter or side plate designed for casual dining, bistro, and restaurant settings where a relaxed, handcrafted aesthetic is part of the table's character. The coupe profile — a shallow dish with gently sloping walls and no pronounced rim — gives chefs a clean, uninterrupted canvas for plating, while the sloping walls help contain sauces and dressings without the visual framing of a traditional lipped plate.
Stonecast occupies a practical middle ground between standard white porcelain and artisan stoneware. Each piece is hand-finished, introducing subtle surface variation that reads well alongside seasonal or rustic menus. The Barley White colourway is a warm, natural off-white rather than a stark clinical white, which tends to suit food-led presentations where the dish itself carries the colour.
For front-of-house operations, the practical points worth noting are:
- Vitrified ceramic construction withstands regular commercial dishwasher cycles without rapid glaze degradation
- A 5-year edge chip warranty offers meaningful protection against the attrition typical in busy service environments
- The hand-finished surface, while characterful, requires the same considered stacking and handling as any glazed ceramic
- Sold in packs of 12, suited to both initial cover builds and ongoing stock replenishment
At 217mm, this plate is proportioned for a starter, small plate, or side dish rather than a full main course. Operators building a complete table setting should confirm that compatible larger plates and bowls are available within the Stonecast range to maintain a consistent look across all covers.
If you are building out a new setting or extending an existing Stonecast collection, our team are happy to work through the range and quantities with you.
Key Features
- Hand-finished vitrified ceramic with a warm Barley White glaze
- Coupe profile provides an uninterrupted surface for precise plating
- 5-year edge chip warranty for commercial service durability
- 217mm diameter sized for starters, sides, and small plates
- Sold in packs of 12 for straightforward cover builds and restocking
Operational Benefits
- Warm off-white tone lets food colour and presentation lead the dish
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without significant glaze loss
- Consistent hand-finished character supports casual and food-led dining concepts
- Pack-of-12 format reduces reorder frequency and simplifies stock management
- Coupe shape suits multiple menu formats from sharing plates to plated starters
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 217
- Dimensions
- 100(H) x 217(Ø)mm | 4(H)" x 8½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A general starting point is three plates per cover to allow for plates in use, in the wash, and in reserve — so a 30-cover restaurant would typically hold around 90 plates as a working stock. Higher-turnover operations or those running multiple sittings may need more. Our team can help you work out the right quantity for your specific service pattern.
- Yes. The vitrified ceramic construction is designed to handle regular commercial dishwasher cycles, and the glaze is formulated to resist the temperatures and detergents used in professional kitchen environments. As with any glazed ceramic, careful racking and handling will extend the working life of each piece.
- Subtle variation between pieces is a deliberate characteristic of the Stonecast range, and most operators find it adds to the handcrafted aesthetic rather than detracting from it. That said, if your table setting requires very close consistency in tone or texture, it is worth requesting a sample before committing to a full cover build.