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

The Steelite Rio range is a tableware collection built around hand-applied colour washes, giving each piece a subtly individual finish that suits relaxed dining environments well. This 202mm slimline plate — broadly equivalent to an 8-inch side or starter plate — is produced in alumina vitrified ceramic, a material widely used in professional catering for its combination of strength and resistance to the daily stresses of commercial service.

In practice, alumina vitrified ceramic holds up well against thermal shock, which matters when plates are moving between hot pass lamps, ambient stacking, and commercial dishwashers on a regular cycle. The glaze is designed to retain its appearance over sustained use, and the Rio Green colour wash gives operators a straightforward way to introduce colour to a table setting without committing to a heavily decorative style. The finish reads as informal and approachable, which tends to work well in bistro, café, brasserie, and casual dining settings.

A few practical points worth considering:

• The hand-applied colour wash means minor variation between pieces — intentional, but worth knowing before ordering
• Rio colours can be mixed and matched across the range, allowing operators to build a layered or eclectic table look
• Supplied in a pack of 24, which suits initial cover setups or topping up existing stock
• Backed by a lifetime edge chip warranty from Steelite, which is a meaningful commitment for front-of-house tableware

At 202mm, this plate sits comfortably in a side plate or starter plate role for most cover sizes. It is well suited to cafés, bistros, hotels, and independent restaurants where a relaxed, colourful table aesthetic is part of the offer. For operations running higher covers or requiring a full dinner plate size, larger plates are available within the Rio range.

If you are building a new table setting or extending an existing Rio collection, our team is happy to talk through quantities and colour combinations before you place an order.