Steelite Rio Yellow Saucers 150mm (Pack of 36)
Product Description
The Steelite Rio Yellow saucer is part of Steelite's Rio range, which uses a hand-applied colour wash to give each piece a relaxed, informal character. The yellow colourway works well...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 36
- Capacity
- 200ml
- Colour
- Yellow
- Crockery type
- Saucers
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Product Description
The Steelite Rio Yellow saucer is part of Steelite's Rio range, which uses a hand-applied colour wash to give each piece a relaxed, informal character. The yellow colourway works well in bistro-style settings, café environments, and casual dining operations where a splash of colour supports the overall aesthetic without feeling forced. Because the colour is applied by hand, there is a natural variation between pieces that adds to the character of the range rather than detracting from it.
Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, Rio is built to perform in high-turnover service environments. Alumina vitrified construction improves resistance to thermal shock and general impact compared with standard vitrified china, which matters when cups and saucers are cycling through dishwashers multiple times per day. The glaze is finished to resist chipping under normal service conditions, and the range carries a lifetime edge chip warranty — a practical indicator of how the manufacturer expects it to perform in professional use.
From an operational standpoint, Rio suits operations that want to introduce colour to their table presentation without managing a fragile or high-maintenance range. Key practical points include:
- Hand-applied colour wash gives an informal, characterful finish
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for improved durability in daily service
- Thermal shock resistance suited to commercial dishwasher cycles
- Colours within the Rio range can be mixed to create varied table settings
- Lifetime edge chip warranty reflects the robustness expected in professional use
Rio is available across multiple colourways, so operations looking to mix and match across a table or across different service areas can do so within the same range. For very high-volume sites where replacement attrition is a significant cost consideration, it is worth discussing volume pack options before ordering.
If you are building a colour scheme across a new opening or refurbishment and want to talk through which Rio colourways work well together in practice, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Hand-applied colour wash giving each piece a distinct informal character
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for enhanced impact resistance
- Thermal shock resistance suited to repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Glazed finish designed to resist chipping under regular service conditions
- Supplied in a pack of 36, compatible with other Rio colourways
Operational Benefits
- Reduces replacement frequency due to durable alumina vitrified construction
- Supports consistent table presentation through a coordinated colour range
- Withstands high-cycle dishwashing without significant glaze deterioration
- Lifetime edge chip warranty provides reassurance for ongoing procurement planning
- Mix-and-match colourways give flexibility across different service areas
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 36
- Capacity
- 200ml
- Colour
- Yellow
- Crockery type
- Saucers
- Diameter
- 150
- Dimensions
- 150(Ø)mm/ 6"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 8.06kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — the Rio range is designed with this in mind. The hand-applied colour wash across the range shares a consistent aesthetic, so mixing colourways on the same table or across different sections of a dining room tends to work well. Many operators use this deliberately to create a relaxed, informal feel.
- Alumina vitrified ceramic incorporates alumina oxide into the body of the clay, which increases hardness and resistance to both thermal shock and impact. In practical terms, this means the pieces are better suited to the mechanical stress of commercial dishwashers and the general handling wear of a busy café or restaurant service compared with standard vitrified china.
- For a small café or coffee counter it will depend on cover numbers and how frequently crockery turns over during a service. A single pack of 36 may be a reasonable starting point for a lower-volume operation, but higher-turnover sites or those with limited dishwasher capacity often benefit from holding additional stock to maintain a smooth service without shortfalls. If you are unsure what quantity suits your operation, we are happy to talk it through.