Steelite International was founded in 1983 in Stoke-on-Trent, England, by David Edward Dunn Johnson. The company specializes in tableware developed for professional hospitality environments such as restaurants, hotels, and catering operations. Steelite originated from the hotelware division of Royal Doulton and focuses on durable ceramic tableware for food service. The brand produces plates, bowls, cups, and serving pieces designed to withstand frequent use and repeated washing. Steelite tableware supports both durability and refined food presentation in hospitality settings.