Steelite Rio Green Soup Cups 285ml (Pack of 36)

The Steelite Rio Green soup cup is a handleless, 285ml ceramic cup finished with a hand-applied colour wash that gives it a relaxed, informal character. It is part of Steelite's Rio range, which is designed around the idea of introducing colour to table settings without committing to a fully coordinated formal look. The green colourway can be used as a standalone choice or mixed with other Rio colours to create a varied, casual aesthetic.

Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, these cups are built to perform in regular commercial service. Alumina vitrification produces a denser, harder body than standard earthenware, which translates to better resistance to thermal shock and improved chip resistance across the rim and base — the areas that take the most punishment in a busy pass or pot wash environment. Steelite backs this up with a lifetime edge chip warranty, which reflects confidence in the durability of the glaze under daily operational conditions.

In practical terms, the Rio cup suits operations where speed of service and table turnover matter. The handleless design stacks efficiently, which helps with storage and reduces the footprint needed in crockery stations. Key operational points worth noting:

• Hand-applied colour wash gives each piece a slightly individual finish — minor variation is expected and inherent to the style
• Colour can be mixed across the Rio range for a relaxed, eclectic table setting
• The 285ml capacity is appropriate for starter-portion soups or amuse-bouche style servings
• Lifetime edge chip warranty provides ongoing reassurance for front-of-house operations
• Sold in packs of 36, suited to mid-size services or as a supplementary stock order

The cup is well suited to bistros, casual dining restaurants, cafes, and hotel breakfast or lunch services where an informal, colourful table setting is part of the concept. It is less suited to formal fine dining environments where a more traditional white or neutral palette is expected. For high-volume operations running multiple sittings, it is worth calculating cover numbers against pack size to ensure adequate stock depth.

If you are unsure whether this cup fits your table concept or need guidance on quantities for your service volume, the team is happy to help you work it through before you order.