Churchill Studio Prints Raku Agate Grey Rectangular Plates 298mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku rectangular plate in agate grey is a super vitrified ceramic piece designed for structured food presentation in commercial dining environments. The Raku glaze is produced...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 298(W) x 153(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku rectangular plate in agate grey is a super vitrified ceramic piece designed for structured food presentation in commercial dining environments. The Raku glaze is produced through a firing process that introduces natural surface variation, meaning each plate carries a subtly distinct finish. This is an intentional characteristic of the range rather than an inconsistency — the effect gives each piece a handcrafted quality without relying on applied decoration.
Super vitrified ceramic is a practical choice for operations running high cover counts. It offers greater resistance to chipping and crazing than standard vitrified china, which becomes relevant when plates pass through a commercial dishwasher multiple times a day and are handled at speed during service. At 580g, the plate sits at a weight that feels considered in the hand without being burdensome for front-of-house staff across a full service.
In operational terms, the Raku range offers a few practical advantages worth noting:
- Super vitrified construction handles repeated commercial dishwasher cycles reliably
- Natural glaze variation adds visual character without printed or applied decoration
- Rectangular format supports structured plating with defined presentation space
- Consistent weight across the pack aids balanced, confident handling during service
- Available in a larger 355mm format where a greater plating surface is needed
Sold in packs of 12, these plates are suited to initial tableware builds or supplementing an existing Raku service. One practical consideration: the intentional glaze variation means individual pieces will differ slightly in surface pattern. Operators specifying for a very uniform table setting would be well advised to view a sample before committing to volume.
The range suits independent restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and contemporary bistros where presentation carries weight. If you are building out a full cover count or matching an existing service, it is worth a conversation about quantities and lead times before placing an order.
Key Features
- Super vitrified ceramic construction resists chipping and crazing under commercial use
- Natural Raku glaze firing produces unique surface variation on each individual plate
- Rectangular 298mm format provides defined plating lanes for structured presentation
- Each plate weighs 580g, offering a confident feel without excessive weight
- Available in a larger 355mm rectangular format for greater plating surface area
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without significant degradation
- Adds visual character to table settings without relying on printed decoration
- Rectangular shape supports portion control and consistent plating across covers
- Consistent weight across the pack helps front-of-house staff handle plates confidently
- Pack-of-12 format suits both initial stock builds and topping up existing services
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 298(W) x 153(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Super Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Weight
- 580g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The variation is entirely intentional. The Raku range is fired using a process that produces natural surface differences across individual pieces, giving each plate a subtly unique finish. This is a defining characteristic of the range — if you are specifying for a setting where a very uniform table aesthetic is important, we would recommend requesting a sample before ordering in volume.
- Super vitrified ceramic is more resistant to chipping and crazing than standard vitrified china, which makes it a practical choice where plates are handled repeatedly and pass through a commercial dishwasher several times each day. It is a commonly used material in mid-to-high-end restaurant tableware for exactly this reason.
- At 298mm in length, the plate sits comfortably as a main course plate for modern plating styles, particularly where chefs use the rectangular format to create structured, linear presentations. For operators who need more surface area — for sharing plates or larger portions — the 355mm version of the same plate is worth considering.