Steelite Rio Blue Slimline Plates 202mm (Pack of 24)

The Steelite Rio Blue slimline plate is a 202mm (8") side or starter plate finished with a hand-applied colour wash in a distinctive blue glaze. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, it sits within Steelite's Rio range — a collection designed to bring informal colour to casual dining settings without sacrificing the durability expected of commercial tableware.

In a busy restaurant, café or hotel operation, plates take considerable punishment through daily stacking, commercial dishwasher cycles, and the thermal changes that come with hot larder and cold kitchen environments. The Rio range is built to handle this — the glaze is formulated to resist thermal shock, and Steelite back the edges with a lifetime chip warranty, which is a meaningful commitment for front-of-house tableware at this price point.

The hand-applied colour wash gives each plate a degree of natural variation, which works well in bistro-style or informal dining environments where a slightly artisan aesthetic is intentional. The blue colourway can be mixed and matched with other Rio colours to build a layered, eclectic table setting — a common approach in contemporary casual dining and café covers.

• Suitable for starter, side, and dessert covers in informal dining settings
• Colour variation from the hand-applied wash suits relaxed, bistro-style presentation
• Alumina vitrified ceramic construction holds up to commercial dishwasher cycles
• Lifetime edge chip warranty provides practical reassurance for busy front-of-house use
• Mix-and-match capability across the Rio colour range for varied table presentations

If you're building a new cover scheme or extending an existing Rio setup, it's worth discussing quantities and colour combinations with us before ordering — we're happy to help you plan it properly.