Product Description
High-volume catering environments require durable crockery that handles constant rotation between tables and kitchens. Securing a storm saucer - 6. hire provides your serving staff with a stable base for hot drinks. We supply this item in a light grey finish, manufactured from Porcelite Seasons Vitrified Porcelain to resist chipping and scratching during intense service. The vitrified material retains heat, keeping tea and coffee warm while attendees network or finish their meals. You can match this saucer with the Storm 12oz cup to build a complete beverage station.
Catering applications for storm saucer - 6. hire
Physical dimensions dictate how catering staff manage tray service and table layouts. Each unit measures 0.1600m in length and 0.1600m in width, with a low profile height of 0.0250m. Weighing just 0.23kg, waiters carry multiple saucers on serving trays without excessive strain during busy networking breaks. The design features an indented centre that locks the matching cup in place, reducing the chance of spills as guests carry their drinks across the room. A raised outer rim catches any drips before they reach your table linen, protecting expensive fabrics from coffee stains. Event planners frequently add these to their catering equipment hire orders to standardise their beverage service across multiple regional events, maintaining a uniform appearance for corporate clients.
Managing high-volume beverage service
Post-event cleanup consumes valuable time, especially with large quantities of crockery. Expo Hire operates a "Send It Back Dirty" policy across all catering items. You return the saucers unwashed in their transport crates, and our warehouse team handles the cleaning process. Every order includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver, covering accidental chips or breakages at no extra cost. Organisers needing a complete dining setup can browse our table hire inventory and book everything in a single transaction.
Logistics dictate the success of any large-scale catering operation, especially when coordinating multiple suppliers. We operate 11 regional depots, calculating your delivery fee from £40 based on the road distance from the nearest hub. On the day of your event, you receive live vehicle tracking and an SMS ETA, so your team knows exactly when the transport crates arrive at the venue loading bay. You can also opt for warehouse self-collection from our Birmingham headquarters between Monday and Friday, 7am to 3pm. Unlike many competitors, we require no security deposit for your order, freeing up your event budget for other priorities. Large corporate bookings benefit from our 25% advance deposit option on orders over £1,000, helping you manage cash flow leading up to the event date.
Stock levels update in real time on our platform. Select your event dates on the product page to check availability and secure your order online today.
Product Specifications
- Name
- Storm Saucer - 6.25"
- Colour
- Light Grey
- Material
- Porcelite Seasons Vitrified Porcelain
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 0.1600m x 0.1600m x 0.0250m (160mm x 160mm x 25mm)
- Weight
- 0.23kg
- Pairs With
- Storm 12oz Cup
- Safety
- Dishwasher Safe, Microwave Safe
Technical
| Material | Porcelite Seasons Vitrified Porcelain |
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| Colour | Light Grey |
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| Width | 160 mm |
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| Height | 25 mm |
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| Length | 160 mm |
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| Weight | 0.23 kg |
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This 160mm saucer is made from light grey vitrified porcelain. It is designed to accompany a cup and catch spills during hot beverage service at formal or corporate events. Live stock levels are available online, allowing you to confirm availability and book for your specific dates.
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £0.60 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 £0.10 per extra day up to day 7, £0.08 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 | £0.50 |
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| 2 | £0.50 |
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| 3 | £0.50 |
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| 5 | £0.70 |
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| 7 | £0.90 |
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| 14 | £1.43 |
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| 21 | £1.95 |
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| 35 | £2.83 |
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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.
