Hire cutlery for weddings, dinners and event catering. Three patterns in 18/10 stainless steel: Bead Parish, Harley and Kings. Live stock, return dirty.
Cutlery hire shapes each cover from starter to coffee. Expo Hire stocks three patterns, Bead Parish for classic dining, Harley for a clean modern line and Kings for the most formal silver service look, all in 18/10 stainless steel. Weddings, banquets, conferences and private dinners use these ranges because guests notice the weight in hand and caterers need a full matched setting across every course.
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A full cutlery order follows the menu, not the guest number alone. A simple two course dinner may need a table knife, table fork, dessert spoon and teaspoon for coffee. A wedding breakfast with bread service, fish course and dessert may need a side knife, fish knife, fish fork, table knife, table fork, dessert fork or spoon and then teaspoons with the coffee cups. That count can push one cover to six or seven pieces before the kitchen even adds any serving utensils for the table.
The pattern choice sets the tone. Bead Parish suits hotels, marquees and traditional wedding dining because the detailing reads classic without drawing attention away from the crockery. Harley suits galleries, city venues and conference spaces that want a straighter, cleaner line. Kings brings the strongest formality and works well for silver service, black tie dinners and old school banqueting rooms. All three patterns use 18/10 stainless steel, so the difference sits in style and weight rather than base quality.
Send It Back Dirty also matters on large cutlery orders. Your team can scrape the plates, place the cutlery back into the return containers and leave the washing to Expo Hire after collection. That saves a large amount of stewarding time after a 200 cover dinner. Many caterers also add a small spare allowance on the cutlery line because teaspoons disappear into coffee stations and dessert forks often split between dining room and pass. A strong starting point is one full setting per guest plus a ten per cent spare on the small pieces.
| Course plan | Core cutlery |
|---|---|
| Main course only | Table knife and table fork |
| Three course dinner | Table knife, table fork, dessert piece, teaspoon for coffee |
| Formal dinner with bread and fish | Side knife, fish knife, fish fork, table knife, table fork, dessert piece |
Cutlery sits close to the guest, so the pattern needs to match the room and the crockery. Bead Parish pairs well with white porcelain and classic stemware. Harley works well with Storm or Graphite plates and modern furniture. Kings suits long linened tables, charger plates and formal service teams. If the venue mixes styles across different rooms, keep one pattern per room so the table reads with intent.
Expo Hire can deliver cutlery alongside crockery and glassware in the same booking. Your team receives a confirmed stock list before payment, returns the cutlery dirty after the event and leaves the washing to us.
Many planners choose Kings for the most formal wedding setting, while Bead Parish suits a classic look and Harley suits a cleaner modern room.
That depends on the menu. A three course dinner often uses at least four pieces per guest, and formal menus can use six or seven once bread and fish courses are included.
Yes. Expo Hire cutlery is 18/10 stainless steel, which gives a strong weight and finish for event service.
No. Scrape the food, place the cutlery back into the return containers and Expo Hire will wash it after collection.
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.
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