Product Description
Presenting modern culinary creations requires commercial-grade tableware. Securing a storm rectangular plate - 12 x hire gives your catering team a light grey porcelain dish with a contemporary aesthetic. The 0.31m x 0.185m surface provides ample space for creative food plating. A subtle central dip keeps sauces and dressings contained within the 0.025m height profile.
Porcelite Seasons Vitrified Porcelain construction helps this 0.70kg dish withstand the demands of busy commercial kitchens. The vitrified finish resists chips and scratches during intense service periods. You can plate hot and cold dishes directly onto the surface, as the material remains microwave and dishwasher safe. Expo Hire includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order, protecting you against accidental breakages during your event.
Styling your storm rectangular plate - 12 x hire
This specific light grey finish suits minimalist table settings and industrial-themed venues. Event organisers pair these plates with dark linens or exposed wooden surfaces to create high-contrast dining environments. Caterers select this rectangular format for serving sushi, artisanal canapés, or individual dessert trios. The shape breaks away from traditional round crockery, giving your food presentation a distinct visual edge.
Managing post-event cleanup takes time and resources. Expo Hire operates a "Send It Back Dirty" policy across all crockery, glassware, and cutlery. Your catering staff can pack the unwashed plates straight into their transport crates, and our depot team handles the cleaning. We require no security deposit, freeing up your event budget for other essentials like furniture hire or catering equipment hire.
Product Specifications
- Colour
- Light Grey
- Material
- Porcelite Seasons Vitrified Porcelain
- Dimensions (Metric)
- 0.31m x 0.185m x 0.025m
- Dimensions (Imperial)
- 12.2" x 7.3" x 1"
- Dishwasher Safe
- Yes
- Microwave Safe
- Yes
- Range
- Storm Crockery
Events and Uses
The rectangular profile adapts to various commercial dining formats. Consider this plate for:
- Presenting signature canapés and artisanal starters at black-tie gala dinners.
- Serving breakfast pastries and fruit selections at corporate networking meetings.
- Arranging cold meats and antipasti on grazing stations at wedding receptions.
- Displaying sushi and sashimi at evening cocktail parties.
- Creating individual dessert platters for sophisticated dining formats.
- Holding scones and sandwiches for modern afternoon tea services.
Setup and Use
Integrating these light grey plates into your service takes minimal effort. Their stackable design helps your team manage space behind the scenes:
- Stack plates in piles of ten at the start of buffet lines to maximise counter space.
- Arrange them individually on tables for plated service, complementing your table hire choices.
- Pair them with other items from the Storm crockery hire range to maintain a consistent look.
- Track your delivery on the day with our live vehicle tracking and SMS ETA system.
Stock levels and prices update in real time on our website. Select your hire dates to check availability and confirm your order online today.
Technical
| Material | Porcelite Seasons Vitrified Porcelain |
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| Colour | Light Grey |
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| Width | 185 mm |
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| Height | 25 mm |
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| Length | 310 mm |
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| Weight | 0.7 kg |
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This rectangular plate measures 12 by 7 inches and is made from light grey vitrified porcelain. It features a central dip designed to contain sauces or food items. Use this plate for serving appetizers or desserts. Check live stock availability and confirm your hire dates online.
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £1.80 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 £0.30 per extra day up to day 7, £0.23 per extra day up to day 28 and £0.15 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £1.50 |
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| 2 | £1.50 |
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| 3 | £1.50 |
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| 5 | £2.10 |
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| 7 | £2.70 |
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| 14 | £4.28 |
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| 21 | £5.85 |
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| 35 | £8.48 |
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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.
