Churchill Studio Prints Raku Oval Plates Quartz Black 299mm (Pack of 12)

The Churchill Studio Prints Raku oval plate in quartz black is a 299mm super vitrified plate aimed at food service operations where both presentation and durability are non-negotiable. It sits within Churchill's Studio Prints range — a collection designed for operators who want a cohesive, considered look on the pass without sacrificing the robustness that a working kitchen demands.

Super vitrified construction sets this plate apart from standard vitrified china. The material is fired at higher temperatures, producing a denser body that holds up better through the daily cycle of service, commercial warewashing, and stacking. In practice, that translates to fewer chips and cracks over time and a longer useful life per piece — a meaningful consideration when crockery attrition is eating into your margins across a full cover service.

From a practical standpoint, the Raku oval offers several operational advantages worth noting:

• Super vitrified body resists chipping and scratching through repeated commercial use
• Dishwasher safe, standing up reliably through high-temperature machine cycles
• Microwave safe for operations that reheat to order
• Oval format suits a range of plating styles, from composed mains to sharing plates
• Consistent quartz black glaze supports a uniform look across covers

At 299mm, this is a generous oval well suited to main course plating. The format works particularly well where a round plate isn't the right shape — proteins with accompaniments, composed fish dishes, or anything where the chef benefits from working along the plate's length. At 590g, it has a solid, reassuring feel in hand without being unwieldy during a busy service.

This plate suits restaurants, gastropubs, hotel dining rooms, and event caterers looking for a black plate that photographs well and holds its appearance over time. Packs of 12 work well for initial range builds or top-up orders. Operations running very high covers or particularly demanding warewashing conditions may find it worth discussing whether a heavier-gauge option is more appropriate before committing to volume.

If you're building out a tableware range and want to talk through which formats and pack sizes make sense for your menu and service style, the team is happy to work through it with you.