Dessert Knife Hire London
Polished 214mm Olympia stainless steel dessert knives, professionally cleaned and ready for service. 3-day hire with delivery and collection across London.
About Our Dessert Knives
Our 214mm Olympia dessert knives are the smaller counterpart to our dinner knives, designed for starters, cheese courses, desserts and lighter dishes. With a sleek, polished stainless steel finish, they add a refined touch to any place setting. Dessert knife hire in London from Murphy's Event Hire ensures your table is properly set for every course without the cost of building a large cutlery collection.
Each knife is delivered clean, polished and packed securely. After your event, rinse and return — we take care of the rest.
When Do You Need Dessert Knives?
Dessert knives are a standard part of formal place settings and are used more often than many people realise. Our clients hire them for:
- Starter courses — used alongside a dessert fork for plated starters at weddings and dinners.
- Cheese courses — essential for a cheese plate or cheese board served as a separate course.
- Desserts with pastry — tarts, pies and layered desserts that need cutting.
- Afternoon tea — for spreading butter, clotted cream and jam on scones.
Even if your main course only needs a dinner knife and fork, adding dessert knives for the starter and cheese courses elevates the dining experience and shows attention to detail.
How Many Dessert Knives Do You Need?
The quantity depends on how many courses require a smaller knife:
- Starter course only — 1 dessert knife per guest.
- Starter and cheese course — 2 per guest (cutlery is cleared between courses).
- Afternoon tea — 1 per guest.
For a wedding with 80 guests serving a plated starter and cheese course, you would need around 160 dessert knives plus 10 to 15 percent extra as spares. Contact us for a tailored recommendation based on your menu.
Delivery and Collection Across London
We deliver dessert knives alongside your other cutlery in secure containers to venues across every London borough. Everything arrives polished and ready to lay on the table. Delivery is arranged for the morning of your event or the day before.
Combine dessert knives with our dinner knives, dinner forks, dessert forks and dessert spoons for a complete cutlery package. Call us on 07359 034252 or request a quote online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a dinner knife and dessert knife?
Our dinner knife is 231mm, designed for main courses. The dessert knife is 214mm, slightly smaller and lighter, intended for starters, desserts and cheese courses. Both are from the same Olympia range.
When would I need dessert knives?
Dessert knives are used for starter courses, cheese plates, desserts served with pastry, and any course that does not require a full-size dinner knife. They are standard in formal multi-course place settings.
How many dessert knives should I hire?
Allow 1 dessert knife per guest per course that requires one. For a meal with a plated starter and a cheese course, that would be 2 dessert knives per guest. Add 10 percent extra as spares.
Do the dessert knives match the dinner knives?
Yes. Both are from the Olympia range with the same polished stainless steel finish. They sit together on a table setting with a consistent, coordinated look.
Can I hire dessert knives on their own?
Yes. You can hire any cutlery items individually or in combination. There is no requirement to order a full set. Many clients add dessert knives to an existing cutlery order for cheese courses.
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