Steelite Rio Blue Saucers 145mm (Pack of 36)

The Steelite Rio Blue saucer is part of the Rio collection, a range of hand-colour-washed vitrified ceramic tableware designed to bring an informal, relaxed feel to a table setting. The 145mm saucer is intended for use with Rio collection cups and is sold in packs of 36, making it a practical quantity for initial stock or top-up orders in a working operation.

Rio is made from alumina vitrified ceramic, which gives the ware a higher resistance to chipping and thermal shock than standard earthenware. In a busy café or restaurant environment, where crockery is cycled through commercial dishwashers repeatedly across multiple sittings, that level of durability matters. The hand-applied colour wash gives each piece a slightly individual character, which suits the aesthetic well in bistro or informal dining settings, though operators should be aware that minor variation in colour intensity between batches is a natural characteristic of this finish rather than a quality issue.

The Rio range lends itself well to venues where the table setting is expected to feel warm and approachable rather than formal — independent cafés, hotel breakfast services, wine bars, and casual dining restaurants. The blue colourway can be used as a consistent scheme or mixed with other Rio colours to create a varied, relaxed table.

Steelite backs the range with a lifetime edge chip warranty, which reflects the confidence placed in the durability of the glaze and construction for commercial use. This is worth factoring into total cost of ownership when comparing against less robust alternatives.

If you are putting together a full table scheme or want to confirm compatibility with other Rio pieces, our team is happy to help you work through the options.