Churchill Studio Prints Raku Deep Coupe Plates Agate Grey 220mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku range is a collection of tableware finished with a kiln-reactive glaze, which means each piece carries a subtly distinct surface pattern formed during the firing...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Diameter
- 225
- Dimensions
- 225(Ø)mm | 8¾(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku range is a collection of tableware finished with a kiln-reactive glaze, which means each piece carries a subtly distinct surface pattern formed during the firing process. No two plates are identical, though the variation is measured and consistent enough to work across a full table setting. The Agate Grey colourway produces a quiet, warm tone that recedes beneath plated food rather than drawing attention away from it.
These are deep coupe plates — a shallower-rimmed profile that suits a range of modern presentation styles, with the added depth helping to contain sauced or dressed dishes more effectively than a standard flat coupe would. In a busy service environment, that subtle containment makes a practical difference at the pass.
The construction is super vitrified ceramic, which is denser and less porous than standard ceramic. In practice, that means better resistance to chipping, cracking, and staining through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles, stacking at the pass, and the general handling of daily service. The five-year edge chip warranty reflects the confidence behind that construction, and it is worth noting for operators who factor plate attrition into procurement costs.
- Kiln-reactive glaze gives each plate a unique, naturally varied surface
- Deep coupe profile helps contain sauced and dressed dishes at the pass
- Super vitrified ceramic withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Microwave safe and compatible with standard commercial racking
- Manufactured in Britain to consistent quality standards
This range is well suited to restaurants, hotels, brasseries, and café dining rooms where presentation is taken seriously but plates need to hold up in working conditions. It works particularly well where operators want a handcrafted aesthetic without the fragility that sometimes comes with genuinely artisan ware. For very high-volume operations where plate attrition is a significant ongoing cost, it is worth a conversation about whether a plainer, heavier-stock option would offer better long-term value.
If you are building a full table setting around this range or want to see how it sits alongside other Studio Prints patterns, we are happy to talk it through before you commit to a quantity.
Key Features
- Kiln-reactive glaze produces a unique surface pattern on every plate
- Deep coupe profile with raised edge to contain sauced dishes
- Super vitrified ceramic construction for reduced porosity and density
- Five-year edge chip warranty included as standard with this range
- British-manufactured to consistent dimensional and quality standards
Operational Benefits
- Subtly varied glaze adds visual interest without distracting from plated food
- Contained coupe profile reduces sauce spillage during plating and service
- Dense ceramic body withstands heavy dishwasher use with lower chip rates
- Warranty cover helps operators manage plate replacement costs over time
- Consistent UK manufacture ensures reliable sizing across repeat orders
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Diameter
- 225
- Dimensions
- 225(Ø)mm | 8¾(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Super Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 80g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The variation in a kiln-reactive glaze is intentional — each plate develops its own subtle surface pattern during firing, so no two are identical. In practice, the colour tone and overall aesthetic remain consistent enough across a pack and across repeat orders that the range works well as a full table setting, but operators who require a completely uniform surface should consider a standard glaze alternative.
- Super vitrified ceramic is a practical choice for volume service — the denser construction handles repeated commercial dishwasher cycles and the inevitable stacking and handling of busy pass areas better than standard ceramic. For very high-cover operations where plate loss is a significant budget line, it is worth discussing whether a heavier-stock alternative might offer better attrition economics over time.
- Yes, the Raku range is both microwave safe and compatible with commercial dishwashers, which makes them straightforward to integrate into most service workflows without requiring separate handling procedures.