Churchill Tuscany Vitrified Porcelain Plates 280mm Pack of 12
Product Description
The Churchill Tuscany range offers a distinctively styled dinner plate built on a vitrified porcelain body finished with a warm terracotta border design created by Jeff Banks. These are substantial,...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Multi
Patterned - Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 280
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Product Description
The Churchill Tuscany range offers a distinctively styled dinner plate built on a vitrified porcelain body finished with a warm terracotta border design created by Jeff Banks. These are substantial, practical plates suited to table service operations where presentation matters but day-to-day durability cannot be compromised.
Vitrified porcelain is a well-proven material in commercial table service. The high-temperature firing process produces a dense, low-porosity body that retains heat well and withstands the thermal cycling of busy service and frequent dishwashing. The superior glaze applied to the Tuscany range is formulated specifically to resist the surface erosion that standard commercial dishwashing causes over time, helping the pattern and finish hold up across a high number of wash cycles.
For operators, the practical advantages of this range include:
- Vitrified porcelain construction resists chipping and crazing under regular commercial use
- Superior glaze maintains pattern integrity through repeated dishwasher cycles
- Good heat retention keeps plated dishes at temperature during pass and service
- Consistent 280mm sizing supports reliable portion presentation across a table
- Pack of 12 allows straightforward stock management by cover count
There are no special installation requirements — these plates stack conventionally and are compatible with standard commercial plate warmers and pass shelving. Churchill backs the range with a five-year edge chip warranty, which reflects the robustness expected of a professionally specified product. The Tuscany pattern is a defined colourway, so operators should confirm availability and plan stock levels accordingly if the range is being introduced across a full table setting.
The Tuscany range is well suited to restaurants, hotels, and contract catering operations where a warm, characterful aesthetic is part of the dining proposition. It sits within Churchill's broader decorated ranges, and both simpler and more elaborate options are available depending on the style of the operation.
If you are specifying crockery across a full table setting or need advice on matching pieces within the Tuscany range, the team is happy to help you work through the requirements.
Key Features
- Vitrified porcelain body fired for density and low porosity
- Superior glaze formulated to resist erosion from commercial dishwashing
- 280mm diameter suitable for main course plating in table service
- Five-year edge chip warranty backed by Churchill
- Sold in packs of 12 for straightforward cover-based stock planning
Operational Benefits
- Pattern and finish remain intact through sustained high-volume dishwashing
- Good heat retention supports consistent food temperatures during service
- Reliable chip resistance reduces replacement frequency in busy operations
- Consistent sizing across a pack ensures uniform presentation at the table
- Warm terracotta design suits hospitality environments with a characterful aesthetic
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Multi
Patterned - Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 280
- Dimensions
- 280(Ø)mm/ 11"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Superior Glaze
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Vitrified porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 10.55kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Churchill's superior glaze is specifically formulated to resist the surface erosion caused by repeated commercial dishwasher cycles, including the high temperatures and detergent concentrations involved. Operators typically find the pattern retains its appearance well over extended use, which is reflected in the five-year edge chip warranty Churchill provides on this range.
- At 280mm, this is a standard main course plate size well suited to table service in restaurants, hotels, and similar operations. If you are building out a full cover setting with starter plates, side plates, and bowls, it is worth confirming which matching pieces are currently available within the Tuscany range to ensure a consistent look across the table.
- Decorated ranges like Tuscany are produced to a defined colourway, which means availability can be subject to production runs. Operators introducing the range across a full dining operation should plan stock levels carefully and consider holding a modest buffer to cover breakages, rather than relying on being able to reorder small quantities at short notice. The team can advise on sensible opening stock quantities based on your cover count.