Churchill Studio Prints Raku Quartz Black Round Plates 264mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku Quartz Black plate is a vitrified ceramic round plate with a distinctive trace pattern that moves from deep, textured dark tones at the centre out...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 264
- Dimensions
- 264(Ø)mm | 10½(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Raku Quartz Black plate is a vitrified ceramic round plate with a distinctive trace pattern that moves from deep, textured dark tones at the centre out to a clean white rim. The effect gives each plate a natural, tactile quality without relying on heavily applied decoration, making it a practical choice for operators who want visual character on the table without pieces that date quickly or overwhelm the food being plated.
In a busy service environment, tableware takes considerable punishment. Vitrified ceramic construction gives these plates good resistance to chipping and thermal shock compared with standard earthenware, which matters when covers are turning quickly and crockery is moving through dishwashers multiple times a day. They are rated for commercial dishwasher use as well as oven and microwave use, which removes handling complications mid-service and keeps kitchen workflow straightforward.
- Vitrified ceramic construction withstands regular commercial dishwasher cycling
- Suitable for oven and microwave use, supporting flexible service workflows
- Quartz Black trace pattern frames plated food without competing with it
- Coordinates with other Churchill Raku Onyx Black pieces for consistent covers
- Sold in packs of 12, practical for building or restocking a cover set
These plates are well suited to restaurants, bistros, hotel dining rooms, and similar operations where table presentation matters and the menu warrants something beyond plain white crockery. At 264mm they sit comfortably as a main course plate across most menu styles. They are less suited to high-throughput casual dining environments where plain, easily replaceable crockery is the more practical choice.
If you are putting together a full Raku table setting or want to talk through quantities and matching pieces, we are glad to help you work through what you need.
Key Features
- Vitrified ceramic body resists chipping and thermal shock under daily use
- Rated safe for commercial dishwashers, ovens, and microwaves
- Quartz Black trace pattern transitions from textured centre to white rim
- 264mm diameter suits main course plating across varied menu styles
- Sold in packs of 12 for straightforward cover-set building or restocking
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated dishwasher cycles without rapid deterioration or fading
- Oven and microwave compatibility reduces handling steps during busy service
- Neutral patterned finish frames food presentation without dominating the plate
- Coordinates across the Raku range, supporting consistent table settings throughout
- Pack-of-12 format simplifies stock management and minimises ordering complexity
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 264
- Dimensions
- 264(Ø)mm | 10½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Weight
- 900g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Vitrified ceramic is considerably denser and harder than standard earthenware, which gives it better resistance to the thermal cycling and mechanical contact that occurs in commercial dishwashers. Chipping can still occur if plates are stacked carelessly or dropped, but under normal service conditions the material performs reliably over time.
- At 264mm these are sized as a main course plate and work well across most styles of food service, from plated restaurant mains to sharing and small-plate formats where a larger base is useful. For a dedicated starter plate you would typically look at a smaller diameter within the same range.
- Yes — the Quartz Black trace finish is part of the broader Churchill Raku family, and Churchill designs the range to coordinate across different piece types and colourways. If you are building a full cover set and want to confirm which pieces sit well together, it is worth speaking to our team before placing a larger order.