Product Description
Professional caterers require dependable tableware for small plates and individual portions. Booking a tapas serving dish - oval eared hire gives your service staff practical equipment for busy standing receptions and formal banquets. These white porcelain plates measure 200mm by 114mm, providing ample space for hot appetisers, cold sides, or sharing dips. The integrated handles give waiters a secure grip while navigating crowded event spaces.
Serving food with your oval eared tapas dishes
Event organisers face strict turnaround times during multi-course tasting menus. You can stack these 37mm deep dishes to save valuable prep room on crowded kitchen passes. The vitrified finish resists scratching from metal cutlery, keeping the presentation sharp for high-profile corporate clients or wedding guests. Sourcing items through our catering equipment hire service provides commercial-grade stock ready for immediate use.
Independent caterers use these 200mm plates to build extensive grazing stations at private parties. The white background contrasts sharply against colourful Mediterranean ingredients, drawing attention to the food. Venue managers also deploy them in VIP hospitality suites for serving individual amuse-bouches before main courses. The 0.02kg weight keeps trays manageable for waiting staff carrying multiple portions across large dining halls.
Managing your post-event breakdown
Post-event cleanup consumes valuable staff hours. Expo Hire operates a "Send It Back Dirty" policy on all crockery, meaning your team packs the items away unwashed. We handle the washing process at our central facility. Every tapas serving dish - oval eared hire includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver to cover accidental breakages during service. You pay no security deposit to secure your booking, freeing up budget for other event necessities like table hire.
We calculate delivery from £40 based on the road distance from your nearest regional depot. You receive live vehicle tracking and an SMS arrival time on the morning of your delivery. Our website displays live stock levels and accurate pricing at £0.45 per unit ex-VAT. Select your required quantities and confirm your dates online to lock in your order.
Product Specifications:
- Colour
- White
- Material
- Vitrified Porcelain
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 200mm x 114mm x 37mm
- Unit
- 1 dish
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 | 114 mm |
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| Height | 37 mm |
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| Length | 200 mm |
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| Weight | 0.02 kg |
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This 200mm oval dish is constructed from white porcelain. It features integrated handles, or ears, which allow for secure handling by service staff. The design aids efficient food distribution during busy standing receptions and other catered 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.
