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Churchill Studio Prints Raku Coupe Plate Garnet Orange 288mm (Pack of 12)

SKU: DR700

£196.00(£235.20 inc VAT)
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  • Edge chip cover for 5 years. The manufacturer’s terms apply 5

The Churchill Studio Prints Raku coupe plate is a large-format flat plate finished in a deep garnet orange glaze. The Raku-effect glaze process produces a naturally crazed surface pattern, meaning each plate carries a subtly distinct finish — the kind of artisan character that reads well on a laid table without veering into overtly rustic territory. The coupe profile keeps the rim minimal, giving chefs a clean, uninterrupted canvas for contemporary plating.

In day-to-day service, these plates perform as you would expect from Churchill's commercial tableware range. Vitrified ceramic construction handles the stacking, racking, and repeated commercial dishwasher cycles that restaurant and hotel tableware faces routinely. The glaze holds its finish under regular use without the surface deterioration that can affect lower-quality alternatives over time, and Churchill backs the range with a five-year edge chip warranty — a reasonable indicator of the durability expected at this level.

  • Raku-effect glaze gives each plate a naturally distinct individual appearance
  • Coupe profile provides a generous, unobstructed plating surface for main courses
  • Vitrified ceramic construction suited to heavy commercial dishwasher use
  • Dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe across varied service styles
  • Sold in packs of 12, practical for building or topping up a consistent table cover

There are no infrastructure requirements to consider — these integrate directly into an existing tableware operation. The garnet orange finish tends to sit well alongside warm, earthy, and Mediterranean-influenced menus, though how any colour reads against food is always a matter of the operator's own judgement and table styling.

These plates are well suited to restaurants, hotels, and event caterers looking to add a distinctive tableware element without the fragility or inconsistency of hand-thrown ceramics. If you're building a full cover across multiple plate sizes or considering how the garnet orange sits alongside other pieces in the Studio Prints range, we're happy to talk through what tends to work well together.

Frequently asked questions

How many packs would a typical restaurant need to open with this plate?

That depends on your cover count and how quickly your dishwasher turns plates around during service. As a working guide, most operators aim for at least two to three times their seated cover count in any given plate size, so a 40-cover restaurant would typically want four to six packs as a starting point. If you're running multiple sittings with a slower wash cycle, building in more buffer is worth considering.

Will the Raku glaze variation cause noticeable inconsistency on a formally laid table?

The variation is subtle — natural tonal shifts and crazing in the glaze rather than dramatic differences in colour or shape. In practice, most operators find the effect reads as intentional and coherent on a laid table rather than mismatched. It's worth viewing a sample alongside your linen and other tableware before committing to a full cover if consistency is a concern.

Is this plate suitable for high-volume operations with fast turnaround between covers?

Vitrified ceramic at this specification handles the demands of busy commercial service well — Churchill's five-year edge chip warranty reflects that. For very high-volume operations processing hundreds of covers daily, the main consideration is mechanical handling during racking and stacking rather than the material itself, so investing in appropriate dishwasher racks for the plate diameter is advisable.
Churchill Studio Prints Raku Coupe Plate Garnet Orange 288mm (Pack of 12)

£196.00(£235.20 inc VAT)

£196.00(£235.20 inc VAT)

The Churchill Studio Prints Raku coupe plate is a large-format flat plate finished in a deep garnet orange glaze. The Raku-effect glaze process produces a naturally crazed surface pattern, meaning each plate carries a subtly distinct finish — the kind of artisan character that reads well on a laid table without veering into overtly rustic territory. The coupe profile keeps the rim minimal, giving chefs a clean, uninterrupted canvas for contemporary plating.

In day-to-day service, these plates perform as you would expect from Churchill's commercial tableware range. Vitrified ceramic construction handles the stacking, racking, and repeated commercial dishwasher cycles that restaurant and hotel tableware faces routinely. The glaze holds its finish under regular use without the surface deterioration that can affect lower-quality alternatives over time, and Churchill backs the range with a five-year edge chip warranty — a reasonable indicator of the durability expected at this level.

  • Raku-effect glaze gives each plate a naturally distinct individual appearance
  • Coupe profile provides a generous, unobstructed plating surface for main courses
  • Vitrified ceramic construction suited to heavy commercial dishwasher use
  • Dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe across varied service styles
  • Sold in packs of 12, practical for building or topping up a consistent table cover

There are no infrastructure requirements to consider — these integrate directly into an existing tableware operation. The garnet orange finish tends to sit well alongside warm, earthy, and Mediterranean-influenced menus, though how any colour reads against food is always a matter of the operator's own judgement and table styling.

These plates are well suited to restaurants, hotels, and event caterers looking to add a distinctive tableware element without the fragility or inconsistency of hand-thrown ceramics. If you're building a full cover across multiple plate sizes or considering how the garnet orange sits alongside other pieces in the Studio Prints range, we're happy to talk through what tends to work well together.