Churchill Studio Prints Stone Chefs Plate Quartz Black (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Stone Chefs Plate in Quartz Black is a rectangular serving plate designed for composed, structured plating. The elongated format gives chefs a defined canvas for linear...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 347(W) x 173(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Churchill Studio Prints Stone Chefs Plate in Quartz Black is a rectangular serving plate designed for composed, structured plating. The elongated format gives chefs a defined canvas for linear arrangements — starters, sharing plates, and tasting course dishes where the layout is considered part of the presentation. The Quartz Black matt-effect finish provides natural contrast against light-coloured sauces, garnishes, and proteins, making it a practical choice for kitchens where visual consistency across the pass matters.
Constructed from super vitrified china, these plates are built to handle the repetitive demands of professional table service. Super vitrified construction offers meaningfully better chip resistance than standard porcelain, which becomes relevant quickly when plates are stacked in racks, run through a commercial dishwasher multiple times a day, and handled by a full brigade across a busy service. The glaze holds its finish well over sustained use, so the plates maintain a consistent look across a full section rather than showing uneven wear as the months pass.
- Rectangular format supports structured, linear plating styles
- Super vitrified body resists chipping through stacking and dishwasher cycling
- Quartz Black finish contrasts well with pale sauces, garnishes, and foam
- Sold in packs of 12 to suit staged purchasing as covers grow
- Consistent glaze ensures uniform presentation across a full section
These plates are well suited to restaurants, bistros, and casual dining operations running plated starters or small plates menus. They are not intended for oven use, and it is worth checking compatibility with your pass setup or heat lamp arrangement before committing to quantity. The 780g weight per plate is worth factoring in if front-of-house staff are carrying multiple covers at once.
If you are specifying across a broader table setting or working out quantities against your cover count, we are happy to talk it through before you place an order.
Key Features
- Rectangular 299x150mm format designed for structured, linear plating
- Super vitrified china body with enhanced chip resistance under daily use
- Matt-effect Quartz Black glaze maintains consistent finish over time
- Each plate weighs 780g, balancing presence with front-of-house handling
- Sold in packs of 12 to support staged purchasing for growing operations
Operational Benefits
- Reduces chipping losses through repeated stacking and dishwasher cycling
- Delivers uniform presentation across a full section throughout service
- Dark finish creates strong visual contrast for light-coloured dish components
- Pack-of-12 format allows cover count to be matched without over-ordering
- Durable glaze keeps plates looking consistent from opening week onwards
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 347(W) x 173(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Super Vitrified
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 780g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a general guide, most operations aim for two to three times their cover count in plates per shape to allow for dishwasher turnaround during service. For 40 covers, three to four packs of 12 is a reasonable starting point, though this depends on your sitting frequency and wash cycle speed. It is worth talking through your service pattern before finalising quantities.
- These plates are not designed for oven use. If your pass uses heat lamps, it is advisable to check the lamp type and exposure time, as prolonged direct radiant heat can affect the finish on matt-effect tableware over time. For plated service where dishes move quickly through the pass, they perform reliably.
- Super vitrified china is fired at higher temperatures, which produces a denser, harder body with better resistance to chipping and crazing than standard porcelain. In practice this means less breakage through the wash and during stacking, which reduces replacement frequency in high-turnover operations. It is not indestructible, but it holds up noticeably better under the daily handling of professional table service.