Product Description
Serve main courses on a dark grey canvas with our graphite coupe dinner plate - hire. This 11-inch dish features a contemporary rimless profile that keeps food contained without the visual weight of a traditional winged rim. Commercial-grade vitrified porcelain withstands the rigorous demands of professional event catering.
Graphite Coupe Dinner Plate - Hire Specifications
- Name
- Graphite Coupe Dinner Plate - 11"
- Colour
- Graphite (Dark Grey)
- Material
- Porcelite Seasons Vitrified Porcelain
- Dimensions (Diameter x Height)
- 280mm x 35mm (11" x 1.4")
- Unit
- 1 plate
- Features
- Dishwasher safe, Microwave safe, Rimless coupe design
The deep grey colour provides a sophisticated backdrop that complements diverse culinary styles. Chefs appreciate the flat central area and subtly curved edge, which allow complex dishes to take centre stage. You can deploy these 280mm dishes at formal gala dinners, award ceremonies, and corporate networking lunches. They also suit menu tastings at wedding receptions.
The high-quality ceramic material resists chipping and scratching during busy service periods. This tableware maintains its pristine appearance across multiple courses. It withstands frequent handling by waiting staff and kitchen porters.
Catering large events requires logistical planning, so we apply our "Send It Back Dirty" policy to all crockery orders. Your team can return the items unwashed after the event, saving valuable time during the breakdown phase. Every order also features a free minor damage waiver to cover accidental breakages. No other UK hire company offers this waiver at no extra cost.
This 280mm plate forms part of our Graphite crockery hire range. You can match it with coordinating bowls and side plates to create a cohesive dining setup. For events requiring complete back-of-house support, browse our catering equipment hire section for ovens, hot cupboards, and prep tables. We also stock extensive furniture hire options to complete your venue layout.
Booking your equipment takes just a few clicks through our fully online system. We require no security deposit, and you can secure orders over £1,000 with a 25% advance payment. Delivery costs start from £40 ex-VAT, and we calculate this by road distance from our Birmingham headquarters or one of our 11 regional depots. You can track your delivery vehicle live via SMS on the day. Prices and stock levels update in real time on the product page, so add your required quantities to the basket and confirm your dates online.
See the Crockery Hire Guide for plate size selection, quantities per cover, and ordering tips.
Technical
| Material | Porcelite Seasons Vitrified Porcelain |
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| Colour | Graphite |
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| Width | 280 mm |
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| Height | 35 mm |
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| Length | 280 mm |
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| Weight | 0.88 kg |
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This 11-inch dinner plate is constructed from vitrified porcelain with a dark grey finish. Its rimless coupe design is intended for modern food presentation of main courses. Check live stock availability for your required dates and book your hire online without a security deposit.
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £1.26 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 £0.21 per extra day up to day 7, £0.16 per extra day up to day 28 and £0.11 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £1.05 |
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| 2 | £1.05 |
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| 3 | £1.05 |
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| 5 | £1.47 |
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| 7 | £1.89 |
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| 14 | £2.99 |
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| 21 | £4.10 |
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| 35 | £5.93 |
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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.
