Steelite Rio Yellow Club Mugs 285ml (Pack of 36)

The Steelite Rio Yellow Club Mug is a 285ml earthenware-style mug finished in a hand-applied colour wash, produced in alumina vitrified ceramic. It sits within Steelite's Rio range, which is designed to bring an informal, bistro-style aesthetic to café, restaurant and hotel beverage service without sacrificing the durability expected of professional catering tableware.

In day-to-day service, the Rio mug holds up well under the repeated thermal cycling that comes with dishwasher-heavy operations. The alumina vitrified ceramic construction gives it a denser, harder body than standard earthenware, which helps it resist chipping and crazing over time. The glaze is formulated to withstand thermal shock, a practical consideration for any venue running high-volume covers where mugs move quickly from hot liquid to commercial dishwasher and back again.

Key practical points for operators:

• Hand-applied colour wash gives each piece a slightly individual character suited to relaxed, informal dining settings
• Colours across the Rio range can be mixed and matched, allowing venues to build a varied but cohesive table look
• Alumina vitrified ceramic body offers improved chip resistance over standard ceramic alternatives
• Steelite's Lifetime Edge Chip warranty provides long-term assurance on chipping at rims and feet
• Pack of 36 suits initial stock builds or topping up breakage losses in active service

There are no specific installation requirements — these are standard tableware items. Storage considerations are straightforward, though as with all ceramic mugs, proper racking and stacking practices will extend service life. The 285ml capacity is a standard single-serve size suitable for tea, Americano, and similar beverages.

The Rio Yellow Club Mug is best suited to cafés, bistros, casual dining restaurants, and hotel breakfast or lounge operations where a relaxed, colourful table setting is part of the experience. Operators looking for a more neutral or formal aesthetic may find other ranges in the Steelite catalogue a closer fit. For venues needing very large initial quantities, it's worth discussing pack configurations before ordering.

If you're building out a full table setting or matching across a range, feel free to get in touch — we're happy to talk through the options before you commit to quantities.