Steelite Rio Pink Sugar & Bouillon Cups 227ml (Pack of 12)

The Steelite Rio Pink Sugar and Bouillon Cup is a 227ml ceramic cup finished with a hand-applied colour wash, giving each piece a natural, slightly informal character that suits bistro-style and casual dining settings well. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, the range is built to a commercial standard and carries a lifetime edge chip warranty, which reflects the durability expected from a front-of-house item in regular service.

In a busy café or restaurant environment, tableware takes a considerable amount of daily handling — stacking, dishwashing, and the general rigours of a working pass. The Rio range is designed with a durable glaze and resistance to thermal shock, which helps maintain appearance through repeated heating and cooling cycles, whether cups are being used for hot bouillon service or passing through a commercial dishwasher multiple times a day.

The pink colourway adds a considered point of difference on the table without being difficult to work with. Operators commonly use Rio across multiple colourways simultaneously, mixing and matching to create a relaxed, eclectic aesthetic. Practically speaking, this approach can also simplify restocking — individual colours can be replaced as needed rather than requiring full matched sets.

This cup is well suited to cafés, bistros, boutique hotels, and casual dining restaurants where a handcrafted, colourful table aesthetic is part of the offer. It is less likely to suit formal dining environments where a more uniform or traditional finish is expected. Packs of 12 make it straightforward to buy in quantities appropriate for your cover count and breakage allowance.

If you are building a new table setting or want to discuss how the Rio range works alongside other Steelite collections, the team is happy to help you think it through.