Steelite Rio Pink Slimline Plates 157mm (Pack of 36)

The Steelite Rio Pink slimline plate is a 157mm side or starter plate finished with a hand-applied colour wash that gives each piece a subtly informal, artisan quality. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, it sits within Steelite's Rio range — a collection designed around the idea of bringing relaxed colour into casual and informal dining settings without compromising on the durability expected in a working commercial kitchen.

In practical service terms, alumina vitrified ceramic is a well-regarded material for front-of-house use. It offers good resistance to thermal shock, which matters in kitchens where plates move between warmers, cold pass-throughs, and dishwashers as part of a fast turnaround. The glaze is hardwearing, and Steelite backs the range with a lifetime edge chip guarantee, which reduces the attrition cost that operators running large covers often experience with lighter-weight crockery.

The Rio range is particularly well suited to operations that want to introduce colour to the table without committing to a single formal aesthetic. The hand-applied wash means individual pieces carry slight variation, which works naturally in bistro, café, and informal restaurant settings. Colours across the Rio range can be mixed and matched, giving operators flexibility when building a table setting.

• Adds a consistent splash of colour without looking overly decorative
• Handles the thermal demands of active service without specialist handling
• Pack quantity of 36 makes it practical for stocking a full section or dining room
• Lifetime edge chip guarantee reduces ongoing replacement costs
• Mixes with other Rio colourways for flexible table presentation

At 157mm this is a slimline side plate, suited to bread, amuse-bouche, petit fours, or small starters depending on the concept. It is not intended as a main course plate, and operators building a full cover should consider which complementary sizes from the Rio range they need alongside it.

If you are building a new table setting or refreshing an existing one and would like to discuss quantities, colourway combinations, or how Rio fits alongside other ranges we carry, the team is happy to help you work through the options.