Do I need to wash crockery before returning it?

No. Our Send It Back Dirty service covers all crockery returns. Pack it in the original crates and we handle everything at the depot.

Do you supply crockery for outdoor events in York?

Yes. We deliver to all venue types, indoors and outdoors, seven days a week including Sundays.

Can I mix crockery styles on the same order?

We stock a standard white range. If you need a specific style or colour, contact us to discuss availability.

Crockery Hire York | Plates & Tableware

Crockery hire in York for events. Dinner plates, side plates, bowls, and mugs. Return dirty. Live stock. No deposit.

Crockery Hire York | Plates & Tableware

Crockery hire in York for events. Dinner plates, side plates, bowls, and mugs. Return dirty. Live stock. No deposit.

York hosts many events. Corporate conferences fill city centre hotels. University functions take place on campus. Historic civic spaces and racecourse hospitality suites stage significant gatherings across the city. Organisers manage diverse

Why hire from Expo Hire

The only hire company in the UK that delivers and collects on Sundays. Most competitors stop at Saturday. We cover every day of the week.
Live order tracking on every delivery and collection. Track your driver in real time by order number and postcode. No other hire company in the UK offers this for both delivery and collection.
Every order 100% guaranteed before you pay. We check live stock and logistics at the point of booking. No substitutions, no shortfalls, no calls the week before.
Choose morning or afternoon for delivery and collection. No other hire company gives you this choice. Your venue, your schedule.
No security deposit. No damage deposit. Ever. Expo Hire never holds your money.
Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order. Accidental scratches and minor wear covered at no charge. Other companies charge 2–3% of your order total for the same cover.
The widest product range in the event hire industry. Chairs, tables, catering, glassware, linen, heating, gazebos, staging, and more from a single supplier.
The only hire company in the UK with live chat support seven days a week, 8am to 8pm. Every competitor closes at 5pm on weekdays. Get answers when you are planning, not just during office hours.

Event crockery for hire in York

We supply white china crockery for formal dining and commercial catering events. Dinner plates, side plates, soup bowls, dessert dishes, and mugs are available in matching sets. White crockery suits most table settings, from corporate dinners to wedding breakfasts. All crockery arrives clean and inspected, and comes back dirty because we clean everything at the depot.

Matching crockery to your York event

Formal seated dinners need dinner plates, side plates, and soup bowls as a minimum. Add dessert dishes and mugs for full service. For buffet events, side plates and bowls are often enough. Cutlery, glassware, and linen complete the table setting. Order them together to ship on the same vehicle.

Crockery quantities for York events

Order one set per guest plus 10% extra for breakages and service extras. For multi-course meals, remember that each course uses a different plate. A three-course formal dinner may need three plates per guest. Our product pages show live stock so you can confirm availability before booking.

See the full range with sizes, quantities, and live pricing on our crockery hire page.

FAQs

Do I need to wash crockery before returning it?: No. Our Send It Back Dirty service covers all crockery returns. Pack it in the original crates and we handle everything at the depot.
Do you supply crockery for outdoor events in York?: Yes. We deliver to all venue types, indoors and outdoors, seven days a week including Sundays.
Can I mix crockery styles on the same order?: We stock a standard white range. If you need a specific style or colour, contact us to discuss availability.

What our customers say

"brilliant service. From the ease of ordering items to the provision of indicative quoting, delivery options and updates and the quality of the products! Excellent and a pleasure to do business with!"