Product Description
Presenting dark-toned canapés and sharing dishes requires commercial-grade crockery that stands out against standard white plates. Securing your graphite rectangular platter - 27 x hire gives your catering team a moody, contemporary backdrop for artisan breads, charcuterie, and sushi. The 270mm by 200mm surface area accommodates generous portions for table centres or individual tasting menus at high-end corporate events. Independent caterers use these dark grey dishes to frame colourful ingredients, drawing attention to the food itself.
Modern Dining with the graphite rectangular platter - 27 x hire
Dark grey tableware contrasts sharply with bright ingredients, making this Porcelite Seasons Vitrified Porcelain dish a strong choice for industrial-themed venues and evening receptions. You can arrange colourful salads, roasted vegetables, or delicate pastries directly onto the 0.88kg plate. The vitrified finish resists chipping and scratching during busy service periods, maintaining a clean appearance from the first course to the last. Event organisers frequently pair these dark platters with our table hire options to build striking, minimalist dining setups. The neutral graphite tone works exceptionally well alongside metallic cutlery and crystal glassware.
Commercial Crockery with Send It Back Dirty Service
Catering for large numbers generates significant washing up, taking your staff away from front-of-house duties. Expo Hire removes this burden entirely through our "Send It Back Dirty" service. You return your plates, bowls, and platters unwashed, and our depot teams handle the cleaning at no extra cost. Every order also includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver, covering accidental breakages without hidden fees. We operate without security deposits, keeping your budget focused on the event itself. You can even secure large orders over £1,000 with a 25% advance deposit.
Coordinate Your Catering Equipment
Matching your serving dishes with the right catering equipment hire creates a cohesive aesthetic across your venue. These dark grey platters integrate well into modern buffet stations alongside chafing dishes, slate boards, and wooden risers. You can also match them with our chair hire inventory to complete an industrial or contemporary theme for your guests. We deliver across England and Wales from 11 regional depots, calculating your delivery fee by road distance from the nearest location. On your delivery day, you receive live vehicle tracking and an SMS ETA, keeping your site managers informed.
Specifications:
- Dimensions
- 27cm x 20cm
- Colour
- Graphite
- Material
- Porcelite Seasons Vitrified Porcelain
- Unit
- 1
Prices and live stock levels display directly on this page. Add your required quantities to your basket and confirm your dates online to secure your booking.
Technical
| Material | Porcelite Seasons Vitrified Porcelain |
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| Colour | Graphite |
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| Width | 200 mm |
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| Length | 270 mm |
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| Weight | 0.88 kg |
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This rectangular platter measures 27 by 20 cm and is made from Porcelite vitrified porcelain. It has a dark grey finish for modern catering presentations. Use it for canapés, sharing dishes, or buffet service. Select your event dates to check real-time stock availability and book online.
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £2.10 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 £0.35 per extra day up to day 7, £0.26 per extra day up to day 28 and £0.18 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £1.75 |
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| 2 | £1.75 |
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| 3 | £1.75 |
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| 5 | £2.45 |
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| 7 | £3.15 |
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| 14 | £4.99 |
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| 21 | £6.83 |
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| 35 | £9.89 |
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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.
