Steelite Rio Blue Service Plates 300mm (Pack of 12)

The Steelite Rio Blue service plate is a 300mm diameter plate finished with a hand-applied colour wash that gives each piece a subtly individual, informal character. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, it sits within Steelite's Rio range, which is designed to bring a relaxed, bistro-style aesthetic to table settings without sacrificing the durability expected in a commercial environment.

In busy service, the plates hold up well. Alumina vitrified ceramic is a robust material chosen specifically for front-of-house use in restaurants, hotels, and cafés where plates move through multiple covers each service and pass through commercial dishwashers repeatedly. The hand-applied finish adds visual warmth while remaining practical to clean.

A few operational points worth noting:

• Hand-applied colour wash gives each plate slight natural variation — consistent with the range's informal character
• The Rio range is available in multiple colours, which can be mixed across a table setting or between tables
• Supplied in packs of 12, which aligns with standard cover planning and makes stock management straightforward
• Carries a Lifetime Edge Chip warranty from Steelite, which reflects the glaze's resistance to chipping under normal service conditions
• Thermal shock resistance supports movement between kitchen and table without compromising the finish over time

These plates are well suited to casual dining venues, bistros, boutique hotels, and independent cafés where a relaxed aesthetic is part of the offer. They are less likely to fit more formal or fine-dining settings where a plain white or traditional bone china plate would be more appropriate. The 300mm diameter works as a main course service plate across most cover styles.

If you're building a full cover specification or mixing Rio with other ranges, we're happy to talk through what works well together — feel free to get in touch with the team.