Product Description
Booking a rectangular plate - 11 x hire gives your catering team a practical serving option for modern event menus. These white porcelain dishes measure 279mm by 178mm, presenting a neat footprint on crowded dining setups. The narrow shape allows you to fit more courses onto table hire arrangements during busy corporate lunches or formal dinners. You present food well without compromising on table space.
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Each plate weighs 0.69kg and features durable white vitrified porcelain. The chip-resistant edges maintain a clean appearance throughout your event, offering a uniform look for every guest. This material choice extends plate life and gives a high-quality feel to your food presentation. Setting up your event remains straightforward as these plates stack in small piles, making storage and distribution simple for your catering staff.
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Rectangular Plate - 11 x Hire Options
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Rectangular plates suit many catering situations. You can use them for sophisticated buffet service displays, presenting cold appetisers or canapés with a refined touch. For corporate lunch events, their narrow footprint maximises space and guest comfort. They also serve plated main courses at formal evening meals, where their modern form complements a structured culinary presentation. Consider them for dessert stations too, holding pastry selections, sliced cakes, or an assortment of petit fours. Combine these plates with other crockery hire options from Expo Hire to build a complete dining setup.
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Managing post-event cleanup takes time, so we include our "Send It Back Dirty" service with every order. Your team returns the crockery, cutlery, and glassware unwashed, and we handle the cleaning. Every order also includes a free minor damage waiver to cover accidental breakages. You track your delivery on the day with live vehicle tracking and SMS ETA updates.
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Dependable equipment helps your event run on schedule. Booking your catering supplies requires no phone calls or security deposits. Delivery starts from £40 ex-VAT across England and Wales. Prices and live stock levels update in real time on our website. Select your hire dates to check availability and confirm your order online today.
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Product Specifications:
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\n - Name
\n - Rectangular Plate
\n - Dimensions (Imperial)
\n - 11" x 7"
\n - Dimensions (Metric)
\n - 279mm x 178mm
\n - Material
\n - Vitrified Porcelain
\n - Colour
\n - White
\n - Unit
\n - 1
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\n - Weighs 0.69kg per unit
\n - Features chip-resistant edges for longevity
\n - Suits buffets, plated mains, and desserts
\n - Stacks for straightforward storage and service
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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 | 175 mm |
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| Length | 280 mm |
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| Weight | 0.69 kg |
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This rectangular plate measures 279mm by 178mm (11 by 7 inches) and is made from white porcelain. Its shape is well-suited for presenting entrées or desserts at corporate lunches and formal dinners. An unwashed return service is included with the hire for your convenience.
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £1.14 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 £0.19 per extra day up to day 7, £0.14 per extra day up to day 28 and £0.10 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £0.95 |
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| 2 | £0.95 |
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| 3 | £0.95 |
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| 5 | £1.33 |
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| 7 | £1.71 |
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| 14 | £2.71 |
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| 21 | £3.71 |
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| 35 | £5.37 |
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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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