Glass hire might not be free any more, but it can be even more expensive than you think it is if you don't take potentially hidden charges into account.
Glass hire might not be free any more, but it can be even more expensive than you think it is if you don't take potentially hidden charges into account.
Finding discount glass hire options has become increasingly tough over the last few years. Gone are the times when you could rely on Waitrose glass hire for a party or event; like other supermarkets, Waitrose free glass hire was discontinued a while back. These days, event organisers, party planners, and even catering companies have to be more cautious when trying to secure the best deals, especially with surprise charges that may be hidden in the details or terms and conditions.
That’s exactly why we’ve put this blog post together to not only help you understand how the glass hire industry now works, and what charges there are to look for. But also to show how Expo Hire provides a reliable alternative.
If you’ve landed here by searching terms like Waitrose glass hire, glass hire Waitrose, or even hoping to find a free glass loan service, you're definitely not the only one. The Waitrose glasses hire offering used to be a go-to option for wedding venues, garden events, and birthday celebrations, thanks to its zero-cost glass offering and sheer convenience.
But let’s clear this up: Waitrose free glass hire is no longer available. That service has been discontinued, which leaves many people scrambling for an equivalent.
That’s where Expo Hire comes in. While true complimentary glass hire is practically extinct, our aim is to keep our pricing fair, transparent, and upfront. Everything is available to browse and book online, with a wide range of wine glasses, pint glasses, and specialty glassware ready for hire. So, whether you’re after free glassware rental or a discounted glass service, we’re here to be your reliable modern-day alternative.
Glass breakages are an inevitable fact of life when it comes to glass rental. With this in mind, it’s important to understand what breakage charges there are before hiring any glassware, as well as what damage deposits are charged.
Some companies charge damage deposits when placing an order for glassware, and they can make hiring glasses very expensive. While a damage deposit will be refunded in full when glasses are returned intact, the initial outlay of cash to pay for the damage deposit can sometimes be more than the cost of hire itself, which is never great for any customer who is working to a tight budget.
At Expo Hire, we believe in doing things differently. This means that not only do we not charge a damage deposit, but we also include a free slight damage waiver as standard with all orders. This waiver covers small amounts of glass damage, which, from our experience, is inevitable when both moving and using glassware, so you know that there is nothing to worry about if you drop the odd glass. However, large numbers of glass breakages will be charged a replacement charge per our terms and conditions, so we do ask our customers to be as careful as possible.
Washing up is never the nicest of tasks, especially if one is feeling the effects of partying from the night before. However, this should not be the only factor in deciding whether to pay for cleaning charges for glass hire.
Obviously, if there are no facilities for washing glasses, then one has little choice in the matter; glasses have to be returned dirty, and whatever applicable fee has to be charged. But even if facilities are available, some caution should be exercised. Most glass breakages actually happen during the cleaning process. Trying to avoid a cleaning fee could end up costing more if you damage any glasses while scrubbing off sticky residue from bottles of wine or juice.
This is one of the reasons why we have made washing up charges for glass hire mandatory at Expo Hire. In addition to preventing breakages, we made the decision to enforce charges as we realised that we end up washing all glasses anyway to ensure that they are properly cleaned following the issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
While it is true there is virtually no such thing as free glass hire anymore, we’ve done everything we can to keep charges as low as possible for our customers. All glass hire pricing and availability are shown online, making it easier than ever to start your order. With a wide selection of wine glasses, beer glasses, and specialty glassware available, we are sure we have what you need.
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