Steelite Rio Blue Saucers 150mm (Pack of 36)
Product Description
The Steelite Rio Blue saucer is a 150mm piece from the Rio colour-wash range, manufactured in alumina vitrified ceramic with a hand-applied blue finish that gives each piece a subtle,...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 36
- Capacity
- 200ml
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery type
- Saucers
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Product Description
The Steelite Rio Blue saucer is a 150mm piece from the Rio colour-wash range, manufactured in alumina vitrified ceramic with a hand-applied blue finish that gives each piece a subtle, individual character. The range is designed to sit alongside other Rio colourways, allowing operators to mix colours across a table setting or keep a consistent tone throughout service.
In a busy café, bistro or hotel breakfast service, tableware takes considerable punishment — repeated dishwasher cycles, stacking, and the kind of contact that chips lesser glazes. The alumina vitrified construction gives Rio genuine durability under these conditions, and the glaze is formulated to resist thermal shock, which matters when ware is moving quickly from a hot dishwasher back into service. The lifetime edge chip warranty from Steelite reflects the confidence placed in the material.
From an operational standpoint, this saucer works well as part of a broader hot beverages setup. Key practical points worth noting:
- Hand-applied colour wash gives a relaxed, informal aesthetic suited to casual dining and bistro settings
- Thermal shock resistance supports fast turnaround through commercial dishwashers
- Alumina vitrified ceramic offers stronger chip resistance than standard vitrified china
- Colourways can be mixed within the Rio range to build a varied but cohesive table presentation
- Pack of 36 supports a reasonable opening stock for a small to medium cover operation
The 36-piece pack suits smaller openings or top-up orders. For higher-volume operations running multiple sittings, a larger initial quantity may be worth considering to allow for breakage float and dishwasher rotation.
Rio Blue is a practical choice for cafés, independent bistros, boutique hotels, and any operator looking to add considered colour to their beverage service without moving into fine-dining territory. It sits comfortably in informal and mid-casual dining environments.
If you're building a full table setting or working out quantities for a new opening, the team is happy to talk through what makes sense for your cover count and service style.
Key Features
- Hand-applied colour wash finish giving each piece individual character
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for enhanced chip resistance
- Thermal shock resistant glaze supports rapid commercial dishwasher cycles
- 150mm diameter saucer compatible with standard hot beverage cups
- Lifetime edge chip warranty backed by Steelite
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated dishwasher cycles without glaze degradation over time
- Reduces replacement frequency thanks to stronger-than-standard ceramic material
- Adds relaxed bistro character to beverage service without complex table styling
- Mix-and-match colourways let operators vary presentation across covers easily
- Pack of 36 provides a practical opening quantity for smaller hospitality operations
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 36
- Capacity
- 200ml
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery type
- Saucers
- Diameter
- 150
- Dimensions
- 150(Ø)mm/ 6"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 8.06kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — the Rio range is designed with this in mind. Different colourways share the same glaze profile and dimensions, so they sit consistently together on the table. Many operators use a mix of two or three Rio colours to create a relaxed, varied look without losing cohesion.
- The alumina vitrified ceramic and thermal shock resistant glaze are suited to the demands of commercial dishwashers running multiple cycles through a busy service. Steelite backs the range with a lifetime edge chip warranty, which is a reasonable indicator of expected durability under typical hospitality conditions.
- For a small café or a venue with a lower cover count, 36 saucers can be a workable starting point, though it's worth factoring in a breakage float and sufficient rotation stock to keep ware moving through the dishwasher without gaps in service. Higher-volume operations or those running multiple sittings would generally benefit from holding a larger quantity.