Hire graphite coupe side plate - 7" for events and catering. Vitrified commercial grade. Live stock, no deposit. Return dirty. Delivery from £40.

Serve starters, bread portions, and small desserts on our graphite coupe side plate - hire. These 180mm dark grey porcelain dishes give caterers a modern aesthetic for corporate hospitality and evening networking events. The rimless coupe profile holds dressings and sauces securely, keeping table settings clean during busy service. Professional event organisers choose this specific 7-inch size to manage portion control while maintaining an upscale presentation. The dark graphite tone creates a sharp visual contrast against white tablecloths or natural wood surfaces.
Catering teams rely on Porcelite Seasons Vitrified Porcelain for high-volume dining environments. Each plate weighs 0.30kg and stacks neatly in batches of twenty on your prep stations. The vitrified finish resists scratches from metal cutlery, maintaining a professional appearance across multiple courses. Pair these dark grey plates with our table hire options to build a distinct layout for gala dinners, charity balls, and awards ceremonies. The 20mm height provides just enough depth to contain olive oil and balsamic vinegar dips for artisan bread service.
Event organisers face tight turnaround times after food service concludes. Expo Hire includes a 'Send It Back Dirty' service with all crockery orders. You return the plates unwashed, and our warehouse team handles the cleaning process. Every order also includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver, covering accidental chips or breakages at no extra cost. We require no security deposit, freeing up your event budget for other catering equipment hire needs. You can book large quantities for major banquets without tying up excess capital.
Track your delivery on the day with our live vehicle tracking and SMS ETA updates. We operate 11 regional depots across England and Wales, calculating delivery costs from £40 ex-VAT by road distance from your nearest branch. You can also collect your items directly from our Birmingham warehouse between 7am and 3pm, Monday to Friday. Prices and live stock levels display right here on the page, allowing you to plan your event logistics without waiting for a quote. Add your graphite coupe side plate - hire quantities to the basket and confirm your dates online.
See the Crockery Hire Guide for plate size selection, quantities per cover, and ordering tips.
| Material | Porcelite Seasons Vitrified Porcelain |
|---|---|
| Colour | Graphite |
| Width | 180 mm |
| Height | 20 mm |
| Length | 180 mm |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
This 7-inch side plate is made from Porcelite vitrified porcelain with a dark grey finish. Its rimless coupe design suits modern catering setups for serving bread or starters. You can check live stock levels for your event dates and complete your booking online.
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £0.84 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.
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.
Yes, after the standard hire period of 3 Days you will be charged £0.14 per extra day up to day 7, £0.11 per extra day up to day 28 and £0.07 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
|---|---|
| 1 | £0.70 |
| 2 | £0.70 |
| 3 | £0.70 |
| 5 | £0.98 |
| 7 | £1.26 |
| 14 | £2.00 |
| 21 | £2.73 |
| 35 | £3.96 |
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.
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.
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.
No. To ensure that your products arrive safely and correctly we offer a delivery and collection service only.
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.
The best way of contacting us is by using our live chat facility but if you are looking for our phone number or email addresses you can find everything you need on our contact us page
Unless the two person carriage charge has been paid for, deliveries and collections are made by a single driver, who has 15 minutes to deliver or collect your order.
Our drivers are not allowed to take items up or down stairs or into lifts, and all deliveries need to be made within 50 metres of the vehicle. Any delays beyond the standard delivery time caused by access issues or items not being ready will be charged at £120 per hour or part thereof.
If a driver arrives and delivery or collection is impossible then unfortunately a wasted journey charge will apply. You will be sent a live tracking link so you can monitor your delivery in real time — our drivers do not make phone calls to notify of arrival times.
If access to collecting the hired equipment is denied, blocked, or impassable, a wasted collection journey will be automatically charged. Any parking tickets issued to vehicles whilst executing a delivery or collection will be charged for whilst we appeal.
