Steelite Rio Green Slimline Plates 255mm (Pack of 24)

The Steelite Rio range is a collection of alumina vitrified ceramic tableware finished with a hand-applied colour wash, giving each piece a slightly informal, textured appearance that works well in casual dining settings. The Rio Green slimline plate at 255mm is a practical main course plate suited to bistro menus, café service, and relaxed restaurant covers where a more relaxed aesthetic is part of the concept.

In a busy service environment, the key consideration with any coloured tableware is how the finish holds up over time. Rio is built on Steelite's alumina vitrified ceramic body, which is well regarded in the trade for its resistance to thermal shock and general robustness under repeated commercial washing cycles. The hand-applied colour wash gives the range its character, but operators should be aware that the surface will develop gentle variation with use — this is characteristic of the style rather than a defect, and tends to suit the informal settings the range is designed for.

• Hand-applied colour wash creates a distinctive, informal bistro aesthetic
• Alumina vitrified ceramic body offers strong resistance to thermal shock
• Lifetime edge chip warranty provides practical reassurance for high-turnover covers
• Colours within the Rio range can be mixed and matched across a table setting
• Suitable for commercial dishwasher cycles in high-volume service environments

This plate arrives in packs of 24, which suits initial cover builds or topping up existing stock. The 255mm slimline format is a versatile size for starters served generously or lighter main courses, though operators running full main course service at volume may want to consider whether a larger format better suits their menu presentation.

The Rio range is well suited to independent bistros, hotel restaurants with an informal dining concept, and café operators who want to introduce colour to their table setting without moving to a full bespoke commission. If you are specifying tableware across multiple covers or mixing colours within a range, our team is happy to talk through quantities and combinations before you order.