Professional Catering Equipment for Every London Event
Whether you are hosting a champagne reception in Mayfair, a seated dinner in Shoreditch, or a summer garden party in Richmond, Murphy's Event Hire provides professional catering equipment across London. Our serving trays, wine coolers and galvanised ice buckets are designed for the demands of busy event service, helping your waiting staff deliver a polished, efficient experience.
Every item in our catering range is commercial-grade and built for durability. Equipment arrives clean and ready to use, and after your event you simply wipe everything down and repack it for collection. No fuss, no washing up.
Our Catering Equipment Range
We supply essential catering equipment suited to every style of event and drinks service:
Non-Slip Serving Trays (355mm) — Professional round trays with a textured non-slip surface. Each tray comfortably holds 12 to 15 champagne flutes or 8 to 10 plated canapes. The non-slip finish keeps glasses and plates secure during busy service, making them ideal for drinks receptions, canape rounds and table service. From £2.50 per tray.
Stainless Steel Wine & Ice Buckets — Polished stainless steel wine and champagne coolers that comfortably hold 1–2 bottles with room for ice. Ice bucket hire in London is essential for any drinks reception or seated dinner — the elegant finish makes them suitable for any table setting, from formal weddings to relaxed garden parties. From £2.50 per bucket.
Galvanised Ice Bucket (24L) — Large 24-litre galvanised steel party ice bucket for chilling drinks in bulk. Holds approximately 15–20 cans or 6–8 bottles with room for ice. Robust handles for easy transport between drinks stations. Our large ice bucket hire is ideal for self-serve bars, garden parties and large event setups across London. From £5.00 per bucket.
Perfect for Weddings, Corporate Events and Parties
Catering equipment is the backbone of professional event service. Our clients regularly hire serving trays, wine coolers and galvanised ice buckets for:
- Weddings — champagne reception trays, canape service, table wine chillers and evening drinks.
- Corporate events — product launches, networking receptions, awards dinners and board meetings.
- Private parties — birthdays, anniversaries, garden parties and engagement celebrations.
- Charity galas and fundraisers — maintaining a professional standard of food and drinks service throughout the evening.
Hiring catering equipment means your waiting staff have the right tools to deliver a polished, efficient service without worrying about slips, spills or warm drinks.
How Many Do You Need?
The right quantity depends on your event size and style of service:
Serving Trays
- Drinks reception — allow 1 tray per member of waiting staff.
- Canape service — allow 2 to 3 trays per server to maintain rotation.
- Seated dinner with drinks service — 1 to 2 trays per server is usually sufficient.
Wine & Ice Buckets
- Seated dinner — allow 1 wine and ice bucket per table.
- Drinks reception — allow 1 bucket per 2 bottles being served.
- Bar service — 2 to 4 buckets behind the bar depending on the number of chilled bottles in rotation.
Galvanised Ice Buckets (24L)
- Drinks reception — allow 1 large galvanised ice bucket per 20–30 guests.
- Self-serve bar — 2 to 4 buckets depending on the variety of drinks being served.
- Garden party or barbecue — 1 bucket per drinks station, with 2–3 stations for events over 60 guests.
Not sure about your numbers? Get in touch and we will help you work out exactly what you need.
How Catering Equipment Hire Works
Hiring catering equipment in London with Murphy's is straightforward. Browse our online catalogue and add what you need to your basket, or contact us directly with your requirements. Every hire includes a standard 3-day period: we deliver the day before your event and collect the day after, giving you plenty of time to set up and clear down.
All equipment arrives professionally cleaned and packed in sturdy crates for safe transport. After your event, simply wipe everything down and place items back in the crates — we handle the rest.
Why Choose Murphy's Event Hire?
We are a London-based event hire company built on reliability and personal service. Every order is hand-checked before dispatch. Our pricing is transparent — you see the per-item cost upfront with no hidden surcharges. We offer flexible hire periods, fast quotes via phone or WhatsApp, and delivery and collection across all London boroughs.
Whether you are an event planner managing multiple bookings or a first-time host organising a milestone celebration, our team is here to make the equipment side of things effortless.
You can also view our full hire catalogue including glassware, tableware and cutlery — everything you need for a complete table setting from a single supplier.