Churchill Venice Classic Plates 280mm White Porcelain (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Churchill Venice Classic plate is a vitrified porcelain dinner plate designed for formal and semi-formal dining settings. The 280mm diameter suits a main course cover comfortably, and the pattern...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 280
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Product Description
The Churchill Venice Classic plate is a vitrified porcelain dinner plate designed for formal and semi-formal dining settings. The 280mm diameter suits a main course cover comfortably, and the pattern features a deep marbled border with a jewelled motif — a restrained decorative style that works well in hotel restaurants, private dining rooms, and established à la carte operations where the table presentation is expected to carry some weight.
Churchill's vitrified porcelain construction is well suited to the rigours of commercial service. The body offers good resistance to thermal shock, which is a practical consideration in any kitchen where plates move frequently between heated gantries, dishwashers, and ambient stacking. That durability directly reduces day-to-day chipping and breakage losses, which matters when you're running a full house and plates are cycling quickly. The 5-year edge chip warranty reflects the manufacturer's confidence in the body hardness.
- Thermal shock resistance reduces breakage during high-turnover service
- Vitrified body is non-porous, supporting hygiene and ease of cleaning
- Marbled border and jewelled motif suit formal or upmarket dining settings
- 280mm diameter works well for generous main course plating
- Pack of 12 allows straightforward cover planning and batch ordering
These plates are best suited to operations running formal or premium-casual dining where decorative tableware forms part of the guest experience. They are a considered choice rather than an everyday workhorse plate, and the pattern means they sit alongside specific ranges rather than mixing freely with plain white covers. If your operation runs high plate volumes with minimal downtime for handling care, it is worth discussing whether a plain vitrified alternative might offer a more practical fit.
If you are building out a full cover or matching to an existing Churchill range, we are happy to talk through quantities and compatibility before you order.
Key Features
- Vitrified porcelain body with high resistance to thermal shock
- 280mm diameter suitable for standard main course plating
- Deep marbled border with jewelled motif for formal table presentation
- Non-porous glaze supports commercial dishwasher cleaning cycles
- Backed by a 5-year edge chip warranty from Churchill
Operational Benefits
- Reduces breakage losses during fast-paced, high-turnover service
- Supports a consistent, elevated table presentation in formal dining
- Non-porous surface maintains hygiene standards across repeated wash cycles
- Pack of 12 simplifies cover planning and stock rotation
- Durable construction lowers long-term replacement costs per cover
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 280
- Dimensions
- 280(Ø)mm/ 11"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Warranty
- 5 Years Edge Chip
- Weight
- 10.55kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Churchill's vitrified porcelain is designed to withstand repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. The non-porous glaze resists staining and the thermal shock resistance of the body helps it handle the temperature changes involved in high-temperature commercial wash programmes.
- As a general guide, most operations aim to hold two to three times their seated cover count in main course plates to allow for service, washing, and breakage attrition. For a 40-cover restaurant, three to four packs of 12 would be a reasonable starting point, though this depends on your wash cycle turnaround and how many sittings you run.
- The Venice Classic is a patterned range, so it is best used as a coordinated set rather than mixed with plain white or differently patterned covers. Churchill does produce complementary pieces within the Venice range, and if you are looking to build a full cover — including side plates, bowls, or serving pieces — it is worth confirming which items are available before placing your order.