Plato Catering Hire

Business Details

27 Years

experience

Award-Winning Catering Equipment Hire in Warwickshire

Plato Catering Hire has been a trusted name in the event hire industry since 1999, delivering exceptional catering equipment and services across Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Birmingham, and the West Midlands. Our 25 years of experience underscore our commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. As a SafeHire-certified company, we adhere to the highest industry standards, ensuring every item we provide is meticulously cleaned, tested, and ready for use. Our extensive range of crockery, glassware, cutlery, linen, furniture, and kitchen equipment caters to events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate functions. We pride ourselves on our tailored approach, offering bespoke quotes and logistics solutions to meet specific client needs.

Our teams dedication to operational excellence ensures seamless delivery, collection, and wash-up services, allowing clients to focus on creating memorable events. Recognised with multiple awards, including SafeHire Event Equipment Hire Company of the Year 2025, we combine refined processes with relentless consistency to exceed expectations. With over 4 million plates, 3.5 million glasses, and 4.5 million pieces of cutlery delivered annually, our commitment to innovation and customer-centric values remains unwavering. Our membership in the Event Hire Association further solidifies our position as industry leaders, dedicated to raising the bar in service quality and reliability.

Services

Crockery Hire Glassware Hire Cutlery Hire Linen Hire Furniture Hire Kitchen Equipment Hire Tableware Hire Event Catering Equipment Delivery Services Wash-Up Services

Details

Year established: 1999

Highlights and features

We offer over 25 years of experience in catering equipment hire
Our SafeHire certification ensures the highest industry standards
Extensive product range for events of all sizes
Reliable delivery and collection services across the West Midlands
Tailored quotes with no minimum order requirements

Associations and certifications

SafeHire
Event Hire Association

What people say

100% recommend Smooth booking process Excellent quality items Friendly professional staff Reliable delivery

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Services

Crockery Hire

Our crockery hire service provides premium plates, bowls, and accessories for events of all sizes. From intimate dinners to large weddings, we offer durable and elegant options including Churchill Classic and Steelite ranges. Every item is professionally cleaned and polished, ensuring hygiene and presentation standards. Clients benefit from our extensive inventory and tailored delivery solutions across the West Midlands.

Glassware Hire

Platos glassware hire features crystal flutes, wine glasses, and pint glasses suited to weddings and corporate events. Our Magnifico and Primeur collections guarantee sophistication, with each piece hand-inspected for quality. We provide same-day or next-day delivery, ensuring your event has immaculate glassware without last-minute stress.

Furniture Hire

We supply tables, chairs, and outdoor furniture for events requiring flexible seating and layout solutions. Our inventory includes round, oval, and trestle tables alongside modern and traditional chair designs. All furniture undergoes rigorous quality checks, and we offer logistics support for venues with accessibility challenges.

Linen Hire

Our linen hire service offers over 30 colours of tablecloths, napkins, and chair sashes to match any event theme. Each item is hand-checked for imperfections and delivered sealed for hygiene. Clients receive expert advice on coordinating colours and textures to elevate their events aesthetic.

Kitchen Equipment Hire

We provide commercial-grade ovens, fridges, prep tables, and specialty items like paella pans. All equipment is PAT and gas-tested for safety, ensuring reliable operation during events. Our team advises on appropriate quantities and configurations to streamline kitchen logistics.

Questions

What areas do you serve for catering equipment hire?

We deliver across Birmingham, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, and the wider West Midlands.

Do you offer same-day delivery for urgent orders?

Yes, we provide same-day and next-day delivery options for glassware and small equipment hires.

Are your catering equipment items cleaned before delivery?

All items undergo industrial cleaning with Winterhalter dishwashers and are hand-polished for hygiene and presentation.

Can I hire catering equipment for a large corporate event?

We cater to events of all sizes, supplying quantities for up to 2,000 attendees with tailored logistics support.

What payment methods do you accept?

Payment details are discussed during quote finalisation; we accommodate standard business payment terms.

Do you provide wash-up services after events?

Yes, our wash-up charge is included in quotes, eliminating post-event cleaning requirements for clients.

Reviews (5)

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Liz Felgate

Jun 21, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
We used Plato for our daughter's wedding last week. The china/cutlery/glassware and linen were just perfect and looked beautiful. Plato were a pleasure to deal with and I would highly recommend.

Graham Todd

Dec 30, 2019 Report

Always on time. Always excellent service. A pleasure to work alongside for many years.
Stuart and the team have a very high level of quality matched by only a few. If youre organising an event and you dont want to take risks on the kit working or turning up then you have one choice - Plato!

Dan Auty

Oct 02, 2019 Report

Having used Plato since 2010 for various venues I had cause to hire through them twice this month. Pleasant, efficient communication by phone and email. Delivered on time. Collected on time. And the kit sent was great quality and condition - even the linen! Thanks Stuart and the team - great to work with you.

Thomas Hughes

Jul 09, 2019 Report

These guys were great from discussing booking the kit to using it and then the collection. One of the easiest companies I have worked with. The paella pan worked a treat too! Will definitely use them again in the future!

Rachael Poole

Jun 27, 2019 Report

I can't recommend Plato Catering enough. They could accommodate my exact requirements, I didn't think they would be able to help me over the Christmas period, but nothing was too much trouble for them, they delivered and collected exactly when they said they would and their prices are fantastic. Such lovely people to deal with. Will definitely use them again.