Churchill Studio Prints Raku Coupe Plate Topaz Blue 217mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku coupe plate is a porcelain flatware piece finished in a topaz blue glaze designed to replicate the visual character of traditional raku firing. The glaze...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Diameter
- 217
- Dimensions
- 217(Ø)mm | 8½(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku coupe plate is a porcelain flatware piece finished in a topaz blue glaze designed to replicate the visual character of traditional raku firing. The glaze produces a surface with natural variation in tone and texture, meaning each plate carries a slightly individual appearance — this is consistent with the design intent rather than a manufacturing inconsistency. Plates are supplied in packs of twelve, which suits straightforward cover planning when building or refreshing a table set.
In a working restaurant, presentation consistency matters alongside durability. The porcelain construction handles the demands of regular commercial service — dishwasher cycles, stacking, and the general handling that comes with a busy pass or pot wash area. The coupe profile, with its wide, unobstructed plating surface and minimal rim, works particularly well for modern European, Asian-influenced, or small-plate menus where the plate is intended to sit alongside the dish visually rather than simply carry it.
- Coupe profile provides a clean, unobstructed surface for precise plating
- Raku-effect glaze adds visual texture without competing with the food
- Topaz blue colourway works with both light and dark plated dishes
- Porcelain construction supports regular commercial dishwasher use
- Sold in twelves for straightforward cover set planning
As with all specialist coloured and textured glazes, it is worth trialling a small quantity through your dishwasher before committing to a full set. High-alkaline detergents used at elevated concentrations over time can affect glaze finish, so a wash trial is a sensible step. The Studio Prints range includes complementary shapes and pieces, making it practical to build a coordinated table setting across the collection.
This plate is well suited to independent restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and casual fine-dining operations where tableware is considered part of the overall guest experience. If durability and stack efficiency are the primary considerations — as they often are on high-turnover covers — a standard flatware option may be worth reviewing alongside this range.
If you are working out quantities, thinking about complementary pieces, or want to talk through how this sits within a broader table setting, the team is glad to have that conversation before you commit to an order.
Key Features
- Raku-effect topaz blue glaze with natural surface tone variation per piece
- Coupe profile with wide, rimless plating surface for unobstructed presentation
- Porcelain construction rated for repeated commercial dishwasher cycling
- 217mm diameter suitable for starters, mains, and sharing-plate formats
- Supplied in packs of 12 for straightforward cover quantity planning
Operational Benefits
- Adds visual character to table settings without overpowering plated dishes
- Handles daily dishwasher and stacking demands in a busy service environment
- Coupe format suits a wide range of modern plating styles and cuisines
- Pack-of-12 format simplifies cover calculations and stock replenishment
- Coordinates with other Studio Prints pieces to build a cohesive table look
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Blue
- Diameter
- 217
- Dimensions
- 217(Ø)mm | 8½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Weight
- 540g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Porcelain is well suited to commercial dishwasher cycles, but specialist coloured and textured glazes can be sensitive to high-alkaline detergents used at strong concentrations over time. It is advisable to run a trial wash with your existing chemistry before committing to a full cover set, particularly if your machine operates at higher temperatures or uses aggressive detergent formulations.
- As a general guide, most operators work on a ratio of two to three covers' worth of plates per table in the section, accounting for plates in use, in the wash, and in the pass. For a 40-cover restaurant you would typically want a minimum of 60 to 80 plates on hand — five to seven packs — though this depends on your wash turnaround and service style. The team can help you work through quantities if you want a second opinion.
- The coupe profile is versatile — the wide, unobstructed surface works for starters, mains, and sharing plates equally well. The topaz blue glaze tends to complement both pale and richly coloured dishes, making it practical across modern European, Asian-influenced, and small-plate menus. It is less commonly chosen for traditional, heavily garnished presentations where a classic white rim plate might read better.