Product Description
Professional event organisers require commercial-grade tableware for main courses and shared platters. Booking a large oval plate - hire gives your catering team a 14-inch porcelain surface that accommodates generous portions. Each plate weighs 1.00kg and features rolled edges to resist chipping during transit and service. Independent caterers and venue managers rely on this specific 36cm length to present substantial meals without crowding the food.
Expo Hire operates a "Send It Back Dirty" policy for all crockery items. Your kitchen staff return the plates unwashed after the event, and our team handles the cleaning process at our depot. We also include a Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order, covering accidental breakages without requiring a security deposit. This approach removes the need for on-site washing facilities and reduces turnaround times for your hospitality staff.
Large oval plate - hire applications
You can deploy these 36cm long plates across multiple event formats. Event professionals use them for:
- Buffet Service: Present hot and cold dishes at corporate conferences, hospitality lunches, or charity fundraisers. The wide surface area gives guests ample room to select multiple items without returning to the station.
- Main Course Presentation: Serve individual main courses at formal weddings, evening gala dinners, or private banquets. The oval shape distinguishes your table settings from standard round plates and holds larger cuts of meat.
- Shared Platter Arrangements: Arrange appetisers, charcuterie, or desserts for communal dining at outdoor garden parties or summer social events. The 1.00kg weight keeps the platter stable in the centre of the table.
- Carvery Displays: Lay out roasts and accompanying vegetables at professional catering exhibitions or family celebrations. The dimensions accommodate full carvery portions alongside trimmings and sauces.
These vitrified porcelain plates withstand busy catering environments. They tolerate standard commercial dishwashers, microwaves, and ovens, helping your kitchen staff manage food preparation and service. The classic white finish matches existing tableware and integrates with your broader catering equipment hire requirements. Pair these plates with our table hire options to complete your dining setup for large-scale banquets or intimate corporate lunches.
Product Specifications:
- Name
- Large Oval Plate - 14"
- Colour
- White
- Material
- Vitrified Porcelain
- Dimensions
- Not specified (14" refers to the longest dimension)
- Features
- Rolled edges for chip resistance, dishwasher safe, microwave safe, oven safe
Expo Hire delivers from £40 ex-VAT, calculating the cost by road distance from our nearest regional depot. You receive live vehicle tracking and an SMS ETA on your delivery day, keeping your site managers informed. We operate entirely online, meaning you never need to make a phone call to secure your equipment. Stock levels and prices update in real time on this page. Add the required quantity to your basket and confirm your dates online.
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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| Length | 360 mm |
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| Weight | 1 kg |
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This large oval plate weighs 1.00kg and has a 14-inch major diameter. Made from white porcelain, it is intended for professional catering events that require serving generous portions or shared dishes.
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £1.56 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 £0.26 per extra day up to day 7, £0.20 per extra day up to day 28 and £0.13 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £1.30 |
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| 2 | £1.30 |
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| 3 | £1.30 |
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| 5 | £1.82 |
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| 7 | £2.34 |
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| 14 | £3.71 |
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| 21 | £5.07 |
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| 35 | £7.35 |
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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.
