Virtue cutlery hire with forks, knives and spoons for formal dining. Live stock and online booking.
Virtue Exclusive is the premium cutlery range — 18/10 stainless steel with a heavier gauge and a deeper mirror polish than the Parish patterns. The weight difference is noticeable in the hand, which is why Virtue suits fine dining events where the quality of the table set matters as much as the food.
| Parish ranges (Bead/Harley/Kings) | Virtue Exclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Steel grade | 18/0 stainless | 18/10 stainless |
| Weight | Medium | Heavyweight |
| Polish | Mirror polished | Deep mirror polished |
| Feel in hand | Standard formal weight | Noticeably heavier, substantial |
| Best for | Formal banqueting, corporate dining | Fine dining, high-end events, private dining |
18/10 stainless has 10% nickel content alongside the chromium, giving it greater corrosion resistance and the brighter shine associated with premium cutlery.
Yes. The 18/10 grade and heavyweight gauge are the specification used in high-end private dining and premium hotel restaurants. It is the most appropriate choice when the quality of the table setting is part of the event brief.
18/10 contains 10% nickel, which gives a brighter, deeper shine and better corrosion resistance. 18/0 contains no nickel — it still polishes well and is entirely suitable for formal dining, but the finish and weight are lighter than 18/10.
At Expo Hire, we offer four distinctive styles of cutlery to suit a variety of events and themes. Each of our beautiful cutlery styles is designed with unique detailing on the handles, ensuring that your table setting is not only functional but also stylish. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or an upscale event anywhere in the UK, we have the perfect cutlery to complement your occasion. Our stylish yet affordable cutlery feels like a luxury cutlery hire due to its royal style.
No matter which style you choose, Expo Hire UK ensures that every piece of cutlery for hire in our range is designed to meet the highest standards of quality and style. With our variety of options, you can select the perfect cutlery for rent to enhance the atmosphere and aesthetics of your event, making it truly memorable.
Cleaning cutlery after a big function is not only a boring job but is also the time when cutlery is most likely to get lost while on hire.
It’s the main reason why we have made it compulsory for all cutlery items to have the send it back dirty option added at checkout. All a customer needs to do is to ensure that all food debris is scraped off cutlery before it’s repacked ready for collection.
Expo Hire does not charge a security deposit. A free minor damage waiver covers minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage is charged at 10 times the hire price. Full details in our terms and conditions.
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For orders over £1,000, you can confirm a booking with a 25% deposit and pay the balance up to 28 days before delivery. The checkout offers this automatically. Full details in our terms and conditions.
