Book serveware hire online for your next event. We supply stainless steel platters, bowls, and tureens. Return items unwashed after your event.
Organising a professional event requires the right equipment to display food. Caterers, hospitality venues, and private organisers select various items to present dishes, from appetisers through to desserts. You book serveware hire directly through Expo Hire. Orders arrive clean and packed in secure crates, ready for immediate use at your chosen location.
Rectangular stainless steel platters come in several sizes. A 40cm x 28cm platter holds cold starters, charcuterie selections, or arranged canapés. For substantial quantities or shared main courses, a 50cm x 35cm rectangular platter offers increased surface area. Deeper rectangular serving dishes measure 6cm deep. They suit dishes with sauces or substantial vegetable portions. Round bowls hold salads, vegetables, or pasta dishes. The 28cm diameter bowls suit various side dishes. Larger 35cm diameter bowls hold ample portions for a buffet, such as a large green salad for 20 guests.
You select oval salvers for formal presentations. They come in stainless steel or silver plate. A 30cm oval salver suits individual roast portions or side dishes. The 40cm version presents a whole chicken or a substantial joint of meat. Silver-plated oval vegetable dishes with lids maintain temperature at a buffet. These dishes hold around 2 litres. Glass serving dishes, such as the 35cm x 24cm oval dish, provide a clear view of layered desserts or colourful salads. Small sauce boats hold gravies, custards, or dressings. These have a capacity of 250ml or 500ml.
Bread baskets use stainless steel or natural willow. They keep rolls and artisan breads neat alongside your cutlery hire setup. Consider contemporary wire bread baskets for a modern style or traditional woven willow for a country-themed event. For buffet setups, you might also require buffet mirrors. A 30cm round mirror makes a display appear larger, reflecting light and making food look more abundant. A 40cm rectangular mirror provides a stable, decorative base for a cheese board or dessert selection.
Serveware materials influence both appearance and function. Stainless steel provides durability and a clean, modern look. It withstands frequent use and maintains temperature well alongside your catering equipment hire. Silver plate items require gentle handling but add a sophisticated detail to table settings for formal dinners. Every order includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver to cover accidental breakages or scratches. You also benefit from our "Send It Back Dirty" service. You only need to scrape off any food residue before packing the items away. Expo Hire handles the full washing process at our Birmingham depot.
Think about the flow of your buffet or the arrangement of your plated courses. Using varied heights and shapes adds visual interest. Place orders for each item based on your guest numbers, accounting for potential re-fills or menu changes throughout the event. We operate 11 regional depots across England and Wales, with delivery starting from £40 ex-VAT. You do not need to pay a security deposit to secure your serveware hire booking. Prices and live stock levels display directly on the site. Add your required quantities to the basket and confirm your dates online.
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.
On the day, track your driver in real time on our order tracking page, or use the link in the automated text we send.
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.
