Expo Hire supplies polished stainless steel cutlery for events across the UK. Select from four distinct patterns for dining, dessert, or buffet service.
Expo Hire provides polished stainless steel cutlery for event organisers, caterers, and venue managers across the UK. This inventory supports diverse dining requirements, from formal wedding breakfasts and corporate galas to large-scale exhibitions and private functions. Every piece arrives ready for immediate use.
Expo Hire maintains a stock of stainless steel cutlery across four distinct patterns. These patterns range from modern, minimalist designs to traditional, beaded styles, ensuring suitability for various décors. Individual pieces allow for a tailored meal service. We supply dinner, dessert, and fish knives, typically 20-24cm in length for dinner knives. Fork options include dinner, dessert, and salad forks. Spoon requirements are met with soup, dessert, and tea spoons. For buffet or serving stations, we also provide heavy duty serving spoons, soup ladles, and cake slices.
Organisers frequently hire cutlery for diverse events. Formal weddings and corporate galas often require complete three-piece place settings. For large-scale exhibitions or conferences, buffet cutlery is a common choice, ensuring guests can serve themselves efficiently. Private parties and celebratory functions also utilise specific cutlery, such as cake slices for dessert service or smaller forks for canapés and starters. The varied inventory supports different service styles.
Estimating cutlery quantities requires careful consideration of your event's specific needs. For sit-down meals, factor in the number of courses and whether individual items are replaced between courses. Buffet service typically requires fewer full place settings but more serving utensils. Consider a small buffer for potential breakages or dropped items during service. Expo Hire recommends assessing your menu and guest count before finalising your order.
Expo Hire does not charge a security deposit. A free minor damage waiver covers minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage is charged at 10 times the hire price. Full details in our terms and conditions.
Use the carriage calculator to find your nearest branch and get an accurate delivery quote. At checkout we show an itemised delivery cost before you confirm the order.
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For orders over £1,000, you can confirm a booking with a 25% deposit and pay the balance up to 28 days before delivery. The checkout offers this automatically. Full details in our terms and conditions.
