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Rectangular Stone Plates | Zircon Brown Serving Platter | 189 x 355mm | Churchill Studio Prints DW395
£280.98
/ exc vat
£337.18/ inc vat
- Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Reactive Glaze Finish
- Fully Glazed Foot
- Zircon Brown Colourway
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Product Overview
Thinking of giving your table presentation a bit of a shake-up? This Churchill Studio Prints DW395 rectangular stone plate is a fantastic place to start. It brings a wonderfully rustic, earthy feel to the table, inspired by the natural textures of stone and minerals. The Zircon Brown finish isn't just a flat colour; it's a reactive glaze that gives every single piece its own unique character, making your food presentation feel genuinely special and bespoke.
It's designed squarely for hospitality professionals – from ambitious gastropubs and fine dining restaurants to boutique hotels that want to create an unforgettable guest experience. The generous rectangular shape is perfect for showcasing sharing platters, trios of desserts, or elegant starters. It provides a dramatic, dark canvas that makes the colours of your ingredients truly pop, ensuring your dishes look as incredible as they taste.
But it's not just about looks. This platter is crafted from Churchill's legendary Super Vitrified porcelain, making it tough enough to handle the hustle and bustle of a commercial kitchen. It’s dishwasher safe, highly resistant to stains and scratches, and built to last. It’s the perfect blend of artisanal charm and professional-grade performance, ready to make a lasting impression on your diners.
Key Features and Benefits
- Super Vitrified Porcelain: It’s incredibly strong, making it resistant to chips and cracks.
- Reactive Glaze Finish: Each plate is unique, giving your service a bespoke, handcrafted feel.
- Fully Glazed Foot: Prevents scratching when stacked, protecting your investment for longer.
- Zircon Brown Colourway: Provides a stunning, earthy canvas that makes food colours vibrant.
- Generous Rectangular Shape: Ideal for creative plating of sharing dishes, starters, and desserts.
- Stain & Metal Mark Resistant: Keeps looking pristine service after service, even with heavy use.
- Dishwasher & Microwave Safe: Offers maximum convenience and flexibility in a busy kitchen environment.
- Made by Churchill 1795: You're investing in centuries of British ceramic manufacturing expertise.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Churchill
- SKU: DW395
- Dimensions: 189(W) x 355(L)mm
- Material: Super Vitrified Porcelain
- Colour: Zircon Brown
- Finish: Reactive Glaze
- Dishwasher Safe: Yes
- Microwave Safe: Yes
- Pack Quantity: 6
Expert Review and Insights
Churchill have absolutely nailed the modern rustic trend with the Studio Prints range. The Zircon platter feels substantial and authentic, a world away from generic white tableware. The reactive glaze gives it a depth and texture that photographs beautifully and provides a brilliant, moody backdrop for everything from charcuterie to deconstructed cheesecakes. It’s a piece that adds instant character.
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- Standout Looks: The unique glaze ensures no two plates are identical, offering genuine exclusivity.
- Weight Consideration: Being vitrified porcelain, they have more heft than standard plates.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Gilded Pheasant, a gastropub in the heart of The Cotswolds, wanted to move away from standard white tableware to better reflect their menu's focus on local, seasonal produce. They chose the Churchill Studio Prints Zircon platters for their new range of sharing boards.
"The moment we unboxed them, we knew they were right. The earthy, textured finish on the zircon brown serving platter complements our food perfectly. It feels like the plate was made for the dish. Our guests constantly comment on them, and they look fantastic on Instagram."
Eleanor Vance – Head Chef
The switch resulted in a significant increase in customer photos being shared online, boosting the pub's visibility and reinforcing its premium, rustic brand identity.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Upon delivery, carefully unpack and inspect each plate for any signs of damage during transit.
- Give them a good wash in a commercial dishwasher before their first use to remove any dust from manufacturing or storage.
- Plan your storage space. Ensure shelving is clean, dry, and strong enough to hold the weight of stacked porcelain.
Keeping It Going
- When stacking, lift plates directly up rather than sliding them off one another to protect the glazed foot and the plate surface below.
- To prevent thermal shock, avoid taking a plate from a hot plate warmer and placing it immediately in a cold freezer, or vice-versa.
- Use a pre-rinse spray to remove stubborn food before a dishwasher cycle to maintain the platter's pristine finish.
- Load into dishwasher racks carefully, ensuring plates don't knock against each other during the wash cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the pattern on every Churchill Studio Prints DW395 rectangular stone plate identical?
A: No. The beauty of the reactive glaze is that it creates subtle, unique variations on each piece, giving them a genuinely handcrafted and exclusive feel.
Q: What does 'fully glazed foot' actually mean?
A: It means the bottom ring of the plate, which it rests on, is also glazed. This makes it smooth and non-abrasive, preventing it from scratching other plates or tables when stacked or moved.
Q: Are these plates heavy?
A: As they are made from dense Super Vitrified porcelain for maximum durability, they have a reassuring weight and feel more substantial than standard domestic plates.
Q: How resistant are they to cutlery scratches?
A: The superior glaze finish is specifically designed to be highly resistant to staining and metal marking from everyday cutlery use, keeping them looking better for longer.
Q: Can I safely stack these platters?
A: Yes, they are designed for professional kitchens and are safe to stack. The fully glazed foot helps protect the surface of the plate underneath.
Q: What is the main difference between this and regular stoneware?
A: This is Super Vitrified Porcelain, which is fired at a much higher temperature than most stoneware. This makes it far less porous, stronger, and more resistant to chips and thermal shock.
Q: Is the Zircon Brown a solid, flat colour?
A: No, it's a 'reactive' colour. This means it has a textured, varied appearance with different tones of brown and black, mimicking natural stone.
Q: Are they suitable for serving hot food?
A: Absolutely. They have excellent heat retention properties, helping to keep your customers' food warmer for longer from the pass to the table.
The Churchill Promise: Heritage and Durability in Every Plate
When you choose a Churchill plate, you're not just buying tableware; you're investing in over 200 years of British pottery innovation from the heart of Stoke-on-Trent. This heritage isn't just a story; it's baked into the very fabric of products like this rectangular stone effect serving plate. The 'Super Vitrified' body is the result of centuries of refinement, engineered to deliver a product that can withstand the relentless cycle of a professional kitchen—service, washing, stacking, repeat. This obsession with quality means a lower long-term cost for your business, with fewer replacements needed due to chips, cracks, or glaze degradation. Chefs and restaurateurs trust Churchill not just for their beautiful designs, but for the sheer peace of mind that comes from knowing their tableware is as tough and reliable as their best chefs.
Explore more from ChurchillWhat 'Super Vitrified' Actually Means for Your Kitchen
You'll see 'Super Vitrified' mentioned a lot with Churchill china, but what is it really? In simple terms, it's about making the porcelain incredibly strong and non-porous. During manufacturing, the plates are fired at a very high temperature, which fuses the particles together and removes any tiny gaps. This process, vitrification, makes the body exceptionally dense and durable.
Think of it like the difference between a sponge and a block of glass. A sponge soaks up everything, but glass is completely impenetrable. A standard, less-vitrified plate can absorb moisture, odours, and tastes over time, which is unhygienic. A Super Vitrified plate, however, is sealed for life. It won't absorb anything, making it more hygienic, resistant to thermal shock (going from hot to cold), and much, much tougher to chip. It's the science behind why this beautiful plate is also a kitchen workhorse.
Who Should Buy This?
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Fine Dining Restaurants
Perfect for presenting intricate appetisers or signature desserts on a dramatic, artisan-style stoneware serving plate for restaurants.
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Artisan Gastropubs
Ideal for elevating ploughman's lunches, charcuterie boards, or rustic sharing platters with a touch of class.
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Boutique Hotels
Adds a layer of luxury and distinctiveness to room service orders or meals served in the hotel bistro.
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High-End Dessert Bars
Provides a stunning, dark canvas that makes colourful patisserie, ice creams, and sweet creations stand out.
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