Choosing the right wine glasses for an event means thinking about quantities, glass types, quality standards, and total costs. Here is what to consider before placing an order.
Choosing the right wine glasses for an event means thinking about quantities, glass types, quality standards, and total costs. Here is what to consider before placing an order.
Wine glass hire is often the last thing on an event checklist and the first thing noticed if it goes wrong. Getting the right glasses in the right quantities from a reliable supplier takes a bit of planning. Here is what to work through.
Different wines perform differently in different glasses. Red wine glasses have a wider bowl to allow the wine to breathe. White wine glasses are narrower to preserve cooler temperatures. Champagne flutes are tall and thin to maintain the fizz. If you are serving a full range of wines, hire the full range of glassware.
Mixing glass types is not always wrong: a single all-purpose wine glass works fine for casual events, but for formal dinners or wine-focused occasions, matched glassware makes a difference.
Under-ordering is the most common mistake. A rough guide:
Add a buffer of around 10% for breakages and the glasses that go missing during the event. Hiring a few extra costs very little relative to the inconvenience of running short.
Glassware should arrive spotless. Expo Hire uses commercial dishwashing equipment and inspects items before dispatch. All wine glass hire arrives clean and ready to use.
Check whether your supplier replaces damaged or substandard items before delivery. A reliable supplier will. An unreliable one will leave you to deal with it on the morning of the event.
Working with a local supplier keeps transport costs down and makes last-minute changes easier to handle. Expo Hire has delivery hubs across England and Wales, which means shorter lead times and lower delivery fees for most events.
A local supplier is also easier to reach if something goes wrong. Proximity matters when you need a fast response the day before an event.
Washing hundreds of wine glasses after an event is not how most people want to end the evening. Expo Hire offers a dirty return service for a small additional fee. You pack the glasses back in the crates, and the cleaning is handled on return. It is worth the cost for large events.
Wine glasses are one part of the drinks service. You may also need bar equipment, beverage dispensers, fridges for white wine and soft drinks, and additional glassware for water, beer, and cocktails. Ordering everything from one supplier simplifies delivery and reduces the risk of timing mismatches.
Expo Hire stocks red wine glasses, white wine glasses, Champagne flutes, and a wider range of glassware for events.
Yes. Expo Hire offers a dirty return service for an additional fee, covering professional cleaning on return.
As early as possible for busy summer weekends. For midweek or off-peak events, a week's notice is usually sufficient.
Expo Hire delivers to venues across England and Wales.
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