Book forks hire for corporate events and banquets. Select stainless steel or silver-plated dinner, dessert, cake, and fish forks online with live pricing.
Planning a seated banquet or corporate dinner requires specific cutlery for every course. Booking your forks hire through our fully online system gives you instant access to live stock levels and clear pricing. You select the exact quantities you need without making a single phone call. Professional event organisers, hospitality managers, and independent caterers rely on commercial-grade cutlery to match their specific menu requirements. We supply events from 11 regional depots to reach your venue on time.
Different courses demand specific fork styles to match your menu. The standard 19cm dinner fork handles main courses, from roasted meats to complex pasta dishes. You will use this versatile item across most standard event menus. For puddings and fruit courses, the smaller 17cm dessert fork provides a lighter alternative. Cake forks measure 15cm and feature a broader left tine. This specific shape cuts through soft pastries and holds portions steady on the plate. Formal dining menus featuring a fish course require dedicated 18cm fish forks. These feature a broad, flat profile that manages delicate fillets without breaking them apart. Having the correct specialty fork demonstrates attention to detail in your table layout.
You choose between two distinct materials to match your event aesthetic. Stainless steel forks deliver a modern look and withstand heavy commercial use. They suit large-scale corporate dinners, casual buffets, and busy hospitality environments. For formal weddings and high-end galas, silver-plated forks present a traditional finish. You pair these elegant pieces with your crockery hire and glassware hire to complete a classic dining setup. Every order includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver, covering accidental scratches or minor wear during your event. We require no security deposit, freeing up your budget for other event necessities. Orders exceeding £1,000 qualify for a 25% advance deposit option.
Calculating quantities requires attention to your specific menu and guest count. You should allow one fork per course per guest, plus a small buffer for dropped items or unexpected attendees. Managing post-event cleanup takes time, so we include our "Send It Back Dirty" service with all cutlery orders. You scrape the plates and return the items unwashed. We handle the cleaning at our Birmingham depot. On delivery day, you receive an SMS ETA and a live vehicle tracking link. We calculate delivery from £40 ex-VAT based on the road distance from your nearest depot. Complete your forks hire by adding items to your basket and confirming 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.
