Steelite Rio Blue Slimline Plates 157mm (Pack of 36)

The Steelite Rio Blue slimline plate is a 157mm side or starter plate finished with a hand-applied blue colour wash over an alumina vitrified ceramic body. The Rio range is produced to give a relaxed, informal aesthetic — the kind of slightly imperfect, artisan feel that works well in bistros, cafés, and casual dining environments where a plain white plate would feel too clinical.

Alumina vitrified ceramic is a practical choice for busy foodservice operations. The material is notably dense and hard-wearing, which translates into better resistance to the everyday knocks of a working kitchen — stacking, dishwasher cycles, and the general wear of high-turnover service. The lifetime edge chip warranty from Steelite reflects the confidence in the glaze durability, and the body is designed to cope with thermal shock, which matters when plates are moving between storage, service, and commercial dishwashers repeatedly throughout a shift.

Key practical points for operators:

• Hand-applied colour wash gives each piece a slightly individual finish — consistent with the range's informal character
• Rio colours can be mixed and matched across the range to build a layered or eclectic table setting
• Supplied in packs of 36, which suits initial stocking or topping up an existing cover set
• Compatible with standard commercial dishwasher cycles
• Lifetime edge chip warranty provides long-term stock consistency

The 157mm size positions this as a side plate, bread plate, or amuse-bouche plate in most settings. It is not suited to use as a main course plate. For operations building a full cover, this plate works alongside larger Rio pieces in the same colourway. The Rio range is available in multiple colours, so operators running a multi-colour table scheme can combine pieces deliberately.

If you are building a new cover set or matching into an existing Rio arrangement and want to talk through quantities or colour combinations, the team is happy to help.