Product Description
Present your culinary creations with a Large Slate Platter hire from Expo Hire. These 325 x 265mm (13" x 10") natural slate platters provide a sophisticated foundation for artisan cheese boards, charcuterie selections, and elegant canapé displays. The dark stone surface naturally helps keep shared starters cool during service, adding a refined, rustic finish to your catering spreads.
When planning your event, consider how these platters enhance your food presentation. They are particularly effective for:
- Corporate networking events serving curated artisan cheese and charcuterie boards.
- Gala dinner cocktail hours featuring tiered displays of cold canapés.
- Buffet service for shared starters requiring a stable and temperature-assisting presentation surface.
- Boutique wedding receptions focused on rustic or minimalist food styling.
- Dessert tables showcasing individual pastries or petit fours.
The inherent properties of natural slate make these platters a practical choice for professional catering. Slate offers a non-porous surface that is easy to clean and maintain. This helps maintain hygiene for your guests. Its natural thermal mass assists in keeping chilled items cooler for longer, a significant advantage during extended serving periods. The deep, dark colour of the slate creates a striking contrast with colourful foods, making your dishes visually pop and inviting guests to indulge.
Setting up your display is straightforward. Position these platters on non-slip catering mats to prevent movement on polished tables. This helps maintain stability throughout your event. For a dynamic presentation, group items in clusters of three or five, varying heights with risers or bowls. This approach adds visual interest and makes your food stations more engaging. After your event, simply wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Expo Hire provides reliable equipment for events across the UK. When you choose our Large Slate Platters, you receive high-quality, inspected items ready for immediate use. We understand the demands of event planning and aim to make your equipment hire process as smooth as possible. Explore our full range of catering equipment and tableware to complete your event setup.
Product Specifications:
- Dimensions:
- 325mm x 265mm (13" x 10")
- Material:
- Natural Slate
- Colour:
- Black
- Price:
- £2.10 per unit
Ready to improve your food presentation? Book your Large Slate Platters online today. Our simple booking system allows you to secure your equipment quickly, with clear pricing and availability. For larger orders or specific requirements, contact our team for assistance.
Technical
| Material | Slate |
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| Colour | Black |
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| Width | 265 mm |
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| Length | 325 mm |
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| Weight | 1.5 kg |
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- Measures 325mm x 265mm (13" x 10")
- Crafted from natural black slate
- Provides a cool surface for food presentation
- Suitable for professional catering displays
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £2.52 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 perion of 3 Days you will be charged £0.42 per extra day up to day 7, £0.32 per extra day up to day 28 and £0.21 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £2.10 |
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| 2 | £2.10 |
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| 3 | £2.10 |
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| 5 | £2.94 |
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| 7 | £3.78 |
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| 14 | £5.99 |
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| 21 | £8.19 |
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| 35 | £11.87 |
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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.
Customer Reviews
★★★★★
K M, Stevenage - January 2022
