Product Description
Waitstaff require professional equipment to deliver plated courses at formal banquets. Securing a silver service tray - hire gives your catering team the right tools for high-end hospitality. Each circular platter measures 35.56 cm across, providing ample space for carrying multiple drinks or main meals. The reflective finish suits traditional dining environments, corporate galas, and VIP hospitality suites.
Silver Service Tray Hire for Formal Events
Your front-of-house staff will appreciate the lightweight 0.52kg construction during long shifts. Waiters carry these items between kitchens and dining rooms to serve guests directly at their tables. Event organisers rely on this specific style of serveware to maintain a consistent aesthetic across large venues. Planning a complete dining setup often requires table hire to accommodate your guests alongside appropriate chair hire for comfortable seating.
Catering for hundreds of attendees generates significant washing up. Expo Hire includes a "Send It Back Dirty" facility with all crockery, glassware, and serving equipment. Your team packs the used items back into their transport crates unwashed, saving valuable time during the venue breakdown. Every order also comes with a free minor damage waiver, protecting you against accidental scratches or small dents during busy service periods.
Managing logistics for large-scale functions requires accurate timing. We operate 11 regional depots across England and Wales, delivering your catering equipment hire directly to your venue from £40 ex-VAT. On the day of delivery, you receive an SMS with an estimated time of arrival and a link to track the driver's location live. You do not need to pay a security deposit to secure your booking.
All prices appear live on the website, allowing you to budget accurately without waiting for quotes. Stock levels update in real time based on your selected dates. Arranging your silver service tray - hire takes just a few clicks. Add the required quantities to your basket and confirm your reservation online today.
- Category
- Catering Equipment
- Colour
- Silver
- Material
- Polished Stainless Steel
- Diameter
- 14 inches (35.56 cm)
- Unit
- 1
- 14-inch (35.56 cm) diameter
- Polished stainless steel construction
- Provides professional waiter service
- Reflective silver finish
- Easy to clean and maintain
See the Crockery Hire Guide for plate size selection, quantities per cover, and ordering tips.
Technical
| Width | 275 mm |
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| Length | 275 mm |
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| Weight | 0.51 kg |
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This 35.56 cm diameter polished stainless steel platter weighs 0.52kg and suits formal dining events. Check live stock availability and book your dates online.
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £2.88 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 £0.48 per extra day up to day 7, £0.36 per extra day up to day 28 and £0.24 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £2.40 |
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| 2 | £2.40 |
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| 3 | £2.40 |
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| 5 | £3.36 |
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| 7 | £4.32 |
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| 14 | £6.84 |
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| 21 | £9.36 |
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| 35 | £13.56 |
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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.
