Churchill Studio Prints Agano Coupe Plates Black 288mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Agano coupe plate is a large-format flatware piece finished in black with an underglaze radial pattern positioned mid-plate. The rimless coupe profile keeps the plating surface...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 288(W)mm | 11¼(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Agano coupe plate is a large-format flatware piece finished in black with an underglaze radial pattern positioned mid-plate. The rimless coupe profile keeps the plating surface uninterrupted, which works well with contemporary presentation styles where the food is intended to be the focal point. At 288mm, the plate provides a generous working area for structured main course plating without taking up excessive space in a stack or on the pass.
Churchill's super vitrified body is the practical reason this range is commonly found in professional kitchens. Fired at higher temperatures than standard ceramics, the denser body offers greater resistance to chipping along the rim — the point where most plates fail in high-turnover service. The black glaze and underglaze decoration hold up well through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. Because the pattern is applied beneath the glaze rather than on top of it, fading and crazing are less of a concern over the life of the plate than with surface-printed alternatives.
- Underglaze radial pattern resists fading through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Super vitrified body provides greater chip resistance than standard vitrified china
- Rimless coupe profile maximises usable plating surface without increasing overall footprint
- Black colourway complements modern plating styles and handles minor surface marks well in service
- Pack of 12 suits staggered replacement or building initial cover quantities
These plates are well suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and private members' clubs where tableware is expected to support the overall aesthetic without drawing attention away from the food. For operations running very high covers with plates cycling continuously through a commercial washer, it is worth planning replacement quantities into the initial order rather than treating the pack of 12 as a fixed unit.
If you are building a full table setting around the Agano range or coordinating with other pieces across the Studio Prints collection, the team is happy to advise on compatibility and opening quantities before you commit to an order.
Key Features
- Underglaze radial pattern fired beneath glaze for lasting decoration
- Super vitrified body fired at higher temperatures for increased density
- 288mm rimless coupe profile provides a generous uninterrupted plating surface
- Black glaze finish stable through continuous commercial dishwasher cycling
- Supplied in packs of 12 to support cover planning and staggered replacement
Operational Benefits
- Reduces plate replacement frequency through improved chip resistance at the rim
- Supports consistent presentation with a clean, food-focused plating surface
- Maintains pattern integrity over the long term without fading or crazing
- Fits standard plate storage and pass configurations without additional space planning
- Allows operators to build or replenish covers in practical quantities
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 288(W)mm | 11¼(W)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 920g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A common working guideline is two to three times your cover count, which accounts for plates in service, in the wash cycle, and in reserve. For operations running continuous sittings or high-volume service, the upper end of that range is more appropriate. Our team can help you work through opening quantities based on your specific cover count and turnaround times.
- Yes. The super vitrified body and underglaze decoration are both suited to continuous commercial dishwasher use. The underglaze application method means the pattern is protected by the glaze layer rather than sitting on top of it, which gives it better longevity through repeated high-temperature wash cycles compared with surface-printed alternatives.
- Studio Prints is designed as a coordinating range, and Agano pieces are generally compatible with other Studio Prints profiles in terms of aesthetic and body specification. If you are building a full setting or adding to an existing collection, it is worth checking with us first to confirm finish consistency across the specific pieces you are considering.