Steelite Rio Blue Slimline Plates 255mm (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Steelite Rio Blue slimline plate is a 255mm ceramic plate made from alumina vitrified ceramic and finished with a hand-applied colour wash that gives each piece a natural, slightly...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 255
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Product Description
The Steelite Rio Blue slimline plate is a 255mm ceramic plate made from alumina vitrified ceramic and finished with a hand-applied colour wash that gives each piece a natural, slightly varied bistro feel. The slimline profile keeps the plate practical on the pass and on the table without excess bulk, while the blue colourway offers a straightforward way to introduce colour into a cover without committing to a full custom range.
Alumina vitrified ceramic is a reliable choice for busy food service environments. It handles the everyday demands of commercial washing cycles and the thermal stress of moving between kitchen and service without the chipping and crazing that affects lighter-weight tableware. Steelite back this with a lifetime edge chip warranty, which reflects both the quality of the construction and the confidence placed in it for continuous commercial use.
Practically, the Rio range works well in operations that want a relaxed, informal aesthetic — casual dining, bistros, cafés, and hotel brasseries are common placements. Because the colour wash is hand-applied, there is a degree of natural variation between pieces, which suits the informal positioning of the range. The plates are available across multiple colourways, so covers can be mixed or kept consistent depending on the look being developed.
- Hand-applied colour wash gives a natural, informal bistro aesthetic
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for durability in heavy daily use
- Lifetime edge chip warranty suitable for ongoing commercial service
- Slimline profile keeps stack height manageable in storage and on the pass
- Rio colourways can be mixed across a cover for a varied table setting
This pack of 24 is suited to smaller operations or those building stock incrementally. Larger establishments running high covers will want to consider purchasing multiple packs to maintain an adequate float once breakages and rotation are factored in.
If you are putting together a full cover specification or are unsure how many pieces to order for your service volume, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Hand-applied colour wash finish on each individual plate
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body designed for commercial durability
- Lifetime edge chip warranty included as standard with every piece
- Slimline 255mm profile for efficient stacking and pass management
- Available across multiple Rio colourways for mix-and-match covers
Operational Benefits
- Handles repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without crazing or fading
- Reduces replacement frequency through durable chip-resistant construction
- Adds informal bistro character to covers without complex styling
- Consistent plate sizing supports efficient plating and portion control
- Mix-and-match colourways allow flexible table dressing without reordering full sets
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 255
- Dimensions
- 255(Ø)mm/ 10"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 16.64kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a general guide, most operations plan for a float of around two to three times the number of covers to allow for tables in service, items in the wash cycle, and anticipated breakage. For a 40-cover restaurant, three to four packs of 24 is a reasonable starting point, though high-turnover sites with multiple sittings will typically hold more.
- Because the colour wash is applied by hand, there is a degree of natural variation between individual pieces — this is intentional and part of the informal aesthetic the Rio range is designed to create. Steelite maintain consistent production standards, so variation between batches should remain within an acceptable range for a matched cover, but slight tonal differences are a characteristic of the range rather than a defect.
- Yes. Alumina vitrified ceramic is specifically suited to the higher temperatures and harsher detergents used in commercial glasswashers and dishwashers. The construction is also designed to resist thermal shock, which is a practical consideration when plates move between cold storage, hot service, and washing cycles throughout a busy shift.