Product Description
Booking a medium oval serving salver - hire gives your wait staff a professional tool for passing hors d'oeuvres and drinks at corporate receptions. This 18-inch tray measures 450mm x 290mm x 30mm, providing ample surface area for carrying multiple glasses or plated canapés. The polished stainless steel construction resists bending under heavy loads, giving your front-of-house team confidence during busy service periods. Weighing just 0.55kg, the tray reduces fatigue for staff working long shifts at large-scale venues.
Professional caterers rely on these trays to maintain a consistent aesthetic across their food stations. You can pair this unit with our 14-inch and 20-inch models to build a complete presentation setup for buffet displays. Organising a major banquet requires standardising your catering equipment hire to keep your service running on schedule. Waiters use these salvers to clear tables rapidly, returning used glassware and crockery to the kitchen. The raised 30mm edge stops items from sliding off during transit between the dining room and the back-of-house prep area.
Medium Oval Serving Salver - Hire Details
Managing post-event cleanup takes time and resources away from your core operations. Expo Hire includes a "Send It Back Dirty" service with this item, meaning your team returns the tray unwashed. We handle the cleaning at our Birmingham depot using commercial dishwashers. Every order also includes a free minor damage waiver, protecting you against standard wear and tear during your booking. Competitors charge extra for these benefits, but we build them into the standard price. You never pay a security deposit when booking with us, keeping your budget available for other event expenses.
Planning your equipment logistics requires accurate information and dependable delivery. We operate 11 regional depots across England and Wales, supplying commercial-grade gear to professional event organisers, charities, and venue managers. On your delivery day, you receive an SMS ETA and a live vehicle tracking link, allowing your site manager to prepare for our arrival. Prices and stock levels update in real time on this page. Add the required quantity to your basket and confirm your dates online to secure your inventory.
Product Specifications:
- Name
- Medium Oval Serving Salver - 18"
- Colour
- Silver
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Dimensions
- 0.45m x 0.29m x 0.03m
- Size Imperial
- 18" x 11.4" x 1.2"
- Size Metric
- 450mm x 290mm x 30mm
- Unit
- 1
See the Crockery Hire Guide for plate size selection, quantities per cover, and ordering tips.
Technical
| Material | Stainless Steel |
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| Width | 290 mm |
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| Height | 30 mm |
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| Length | 450 mm |
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| Weight | 0.54 kg |
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This medium oval serving salver measures 18 inches and is constructed from stainless steel. It provides a stable and professional surface for presenting and serving canapés and drinks. The size is practical for staff to navigate through crowds at receptions and other busy events.
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.
Customer Reviews
★★★★☆
H B, Gosport - January 2022
