Product Description
Your catering service requires distinct presentation for small courses. Booking tear bowl hire gives your chefs an asymmetric 150mm x 110mm porcelain vessel for amuse-bouches, palate cleansers, or delicate desserts. The white finish contrasts sharply against dark ingredients, drawing attention to individual portions. Weighing just 0.20kg, these bowls stack securely in commercial kitchens and transport crates.
Commercial tear bowl hire for Event Catering
Corporate gala dinners and high-end networking events demand precise plating. You can pair these bowls with standard round plates to break up traditional table settings. Chefs planning a multi-course tasting menu rely on the steep 55mm sides to keep sauces contained and prevent spills during busy service. Adding these items to your catering equipment hire order gives your front-of-house team a dependable option for passing hot or cold appetisers. They also sit neatly alongside standard table hire setups at wedding breakfasts, bringing a modern shape to the dining space.
Washing hundreds of small dishes wastes valuable staff hours. Expo Hire includes a 'Send It Back Dirty' service with all crockery orders. Your team packs the unwashed bowls back into their crates after the final course. We handle the cleaning at our Birmingham depot. Breakages happen in fast-paced catering environments, so every order includes a free Minor Damage Waiver to cover accidental chips or cracks. You avoid unexpected replacement fees.
Our 11 regional depots supply events across England and Wales. Delivery costs depend on road distance from your nearest branch. You track your delivery vehicle live on the day using the SMS ETA link. We operate entirely online, removing the need for phone calls or quotes. You pay no security deposit on your booking, freeing up budget for other event costs. Prices and stock levels update in real time on this page. Select your dates to check availability and add items to your basket.
Product Specifications
- Name
- Tear Bowl
- Category
- Crockery
- Colour
- White
- Material
- Vitrified Porcelain
- Capacity
- 150ml
- Dimensions
- 0.15m x 0.11m x 0.055m
- Unit
- 1
See the Crockery Hire Guide for plate size selection, quantities per cover, and ordering tips.
Technical
| Material | Porcelain |
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| Colour | White |
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| Width | 110 mm |
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| Height | 55 mm |
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| Length | 150 mm |
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| Weight | 0.2 kg |
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This 150mm white porcelain bowl has a distinctive tear shape. The unique design provides an elegant way to present individual portions. It is intended for serving amuse-bouches, palate cleansers, or miniature desserts during multi-course meals or reception events.
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £0.54 each for a standard 3 day hire at checkout.
As primarily a business-to-business supplier we advertise our prices ex-VAT as most businesses will be able to reclaim the VAT amount.
- Do you offer discounts for if the item is hired for less than 3 Days?
No. We recommend a minimum hire period of 3 days to provide enough time for set-up and break-down of your event, and to make sure that problems such as traffic or adverse weather conditions do not impact on your event. If you want to hire for a shorter period than this then we cannot offer a discount.
- Do you offer discounts for Long Term Hire?
Yes, after the standard hire period of 3 Days you will be charged £0.09 per extra day up to day 7, £0.07 per extra day up to day 28 and £0.05 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £0.45 |
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| 2 | £0.45 |
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| 3 | £0.45 |
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| 5 | £0.63 |
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| 7 | £0.81 |
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| 14 | £1.28 |
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| 21 | £1.76 |
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| 35 | £2.54 |
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- How much security deposit do you charge?
Nothing! Unlike most of our competitors, rather than charging a large deposit, we provide a FREE 'minor deposit waiver' scheme to cover minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage and loss will be invoiced at 10 times the standard hire price of the relevant items. Please read our terms and conditions for full details.
- How much do you charge for delivery?
There is a minimum charge of £40.00 for a distance up to 10 miles each way.
After that we charge £1.00 per mile each way and an additional £40.00 for each journey on a weekend or bank holiday.
We calculate the distance using driving directions from our local base to your event postcode, so it is important that you provide the correct delivery address at checkout.
You can use our Carriage Calculator to get a full quote.
- Can I choose a specified Time Slot?
We make deliveries anytime between 8am and 8pm, however we can offer early (8am - 1pm) or late (12 noon - 6pm) slots for an additional cost calculated at checkout.
We can not guarantee more specific times unless you pay for a dedicated driver. This is individually priced on request and are subject to availability.
- Can I collect from you warehouse rather than pay for delivery?
No. To ensure that your products arrive safely and correctly we offer a delivery and collection service only.
- Do you have a showroom where I can view the products before ordering?
No. As we are an online-only you can view all of our products on our website. To keep our prices as low as posssible our warehouses are not open to the public.
Customer Reviews
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