Steelite Rio Green Slimline Plates 230mm (Pack of 24)

The Steelite Rio Green slimline plate is a 230mm side or starter plate made from alumina vitrified ceramic and finished with a hand-applied colour wash that gives each piece a slightly individual, informal character. The Rio range is designed to introduce colour to a table setting without the formality of fine china, making it a practical choice for bistros, cafés, casual dining restaurants, and hotel brasseries where a relaxed aesthetic works alongside consistent serviceware performance.

Alumina vitrified ceramic is a well-regarded material in commercial tableware. It fires denser than standard vitrified china, which contributes to improved chip resistance at the edges and better resistance to the thermal cycling that comes with repeated dishwasher use. The lifetime edge chip warranty from Steelite reflects confidence in the build quality under everyday commercial conditions.

From an operational standpoint, the Rio Green plates offer a few practical advantages worth considering:

• Hand-applied colour wash gives a distinctive, non-industrial appearance suited to informal dining concepts
• Alumina vitrified ceramic construction resists thermal shock during high-frequency dishwasher cycles
• Lifetime edge chip warranty reduces replacement costs over time
• The Rio range is available in multiple colours, allowing covers to be mixed or matched across a service
• Pack of 24 provides a sensible opening stock for a small section or a supplementary colour run

These plates stack efficiently and are dishwasher safe for commercial use, though as with all coloured glazeware it is worth checking your dishwasher chemistry is appropriate for decorative finishes to maintain the colour wash over time.

The 230mm size works well as a side plate, starter plate, or dessert plate depending on your menu format. For operations needing a larger main course plate or a fuller table setting across multiple sizes, the Rio range extends across additional formats. If you are building a cover from scratch or replacing part of an existing set, it is worth a conversation to make sure the proportions work for your menu and table layout — the team is happy to help work through the options.