Starter Plate - 8"

Book your starter plate - hire online today. These 20cm white vitrified porcelain plates suit professional catering events. Send them back dirty after use.

Starter plate - hire: 8-inch White Porcelain

Product Description

Professional event organisers need reliable tableware for multi-course meals. You can secure your inventory through our starter plate - hire service. This 8-inch white vitrified porcelain plate provides a durable foundation for your first course. Weighing 0.30kg, it balances substantial feel with practical handling for your serving staff. The classic white finish suits corporate galas, charity banquets, and formal wedding breakfasts.

Commercial starter plate - hire options

Serving staff carry multiple plates from the kitchen to the dining area during busy service periods. The subtle winged rim on this 20cm diameter plate gives them a secure grip. You plate appetisers, small salads, or individual dessert portions on this versatile piece. Event caterers rely on this specific size to maintain portion control while presenting food attractively.

Cleaning up after a large banquet takes hours of staff time. You avoid this entirely with our "Send It Back Dirty" service. Your team packs the unwashed plates back into their crates, and we handle the washing at our Birmingham depot. Every order also includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver, protecting you against the occasional chip or breakage that happens in commercial catering environments. We do not charge a security deposit, keeping your upfront costs down.

You can pair these 8-inch plates with our crockery and cutlery to complete your table settings. We deliver across England and Wales from 11 regional depots, with transport costs starting from £40 ex-VAT based on your distance from the nearest location. Live vehicle tracking and SMS updates on delivery day keep your site managers informed.

All prices and stock levels display live on our website. You bypass phone calls and secure your inventory directly through our online platform. Select your event dates to check availability and add the required quantities to your basket.

Product Specifications:

Name: Starter Plate - 8"
Category: Crockery
Price: £0.25 per unit
Colour: White
Material: Vitrified Porcelain
Dimensions: 20cm Diameter (8 inches)
Unit: 1

Technical

Material	Vitrified Porcelain
Colour	White
Width	210 mm
Length	210 mm
Weight	0.3 kg

This 20cm white vitrified porcelain plate suits professional catering events and formal dining. Check live stock availability and book your dates online.

FAQs

What is the price including VAT?: This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £0^.30 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 £0.05 per extra day up to day 7, £0.04 per extra day up to day 28 and £0.03 per extra day after that.

Days Hire	Cost (ex-VAT)
1	£0^.25
2	£0^.25
3	£0^.25
5	£0^.35
7	£0^.45
14	£0^.71
21	£0^.98
35	£1^.41

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.