Top quality luxury tableware hire is, without doubt, an important element of your event. In today’s blog, we look at how you can create the WOW factor at your event, and the considerations to bear in mind when choosing tableware for events and special occasions.
Your choice of tableware will no doubt depend upon the type of event you are holding, the number of guests attending, and your budget. These 3 factors are closely linked. In other words, the greater the quantity of tableware you need, the more budget you will need.
Today’s market for event tableware is vast. There really is something for everyone, both in terms of taste and budget. No longer is it a case of just being able to hire stainless steel cutlery, for instance – check out gold cutlery and even copper cutlery. And why hire plain wine glasses when you can rent gold and silver rimmed wine and Champagne flutes.
It’s important to note that the choice of tableware will vary according to the type of event you are holding. The chances are that you won’t choose the same place settings of crockery, glassware and cutlery for an intimate fine dining event as you would for a mass-catering arena Christmas party for 2,00 covers, for example. There comes a point at which hiring luxury, premium tableware becomes unaffordable for some. What that tipping point is for your event, only you know.
Whatever your event or occasion, it’s vital that you create the WOW factor, and your tableware and table decorations are a great way to achieve this. When guests walk into your event or wedding venue, you want them to be seriously impressed – even more so if you are working to a corporate client’s brief!
The use of colour, of instance, is a great way to do this. We’ve already mentioned that standard tableware – and usually the most affordable – comes in the form of basic stainless steel cutlery, plain wine glasses and plain white crockery. And there’s certainly a place for this in the market. If you are using these elements, though, make sure that you are accenting your table with some colour in the form of your table centrepieces, candelabras, flowers and other event decor. This will provide much needed colour on your event tables.
To go the extra mile, why not spend a little more on matching tableware such as gold cutlery, gold charger plates, gold glassware and other gold elements, combined with a gold tablecloth, napkins and table runner to complete the set. OK, so it’s a little more expensive to hire, but you can certainly achieve a luxury finish!
At this point, it’s also worth noting that top quality tableware hire is about the quality of the service as well as the quality of the products. Your guests will see and use your tableware up-close. They are drinking from glasses and eating from your cutlery, and so product quality has to be second to none. To achieve top quality cutlery hire status, all your components need to be scratch and blemish-free, clean and polished as if they are new – in other words, table ready for instant use upon arrival and so all you need to do is unpack it from the crates straight onto your event tables.
UK tableware rental companies such as Event Hire UK, for instance, operates in this way to ensure that our clients receive top quality tableware hire each and every time. All our tableware is machine washed, thoroughly checked and reliably counted in between hires, to ensure you receive top quality crockery, glassware and cutlery first time. After all, the last thing you want to be doing in the lead up to a busy event is having to polished your tableware when it arrives!
We also offer a return-dirty service for a small additional fee where you can send your tableware back unwashed, and we will take care of this for you in-depot. This service is often used by clients who don’t have access to washing up facilities on-site or who simply want to save themselves a job!
Whatever top quality tableware hire you need, don’t hesitate to browse and place your secure order online 24/7 with the experts at Event Hire UK. Our team is here to help you in whatever way they can – let’s create unforgettable events and occasions – and that all important WOW factor – together!
