Dinner Fork Hire London
Polished 200mm Olympia stainless steel dinner forks, professionally cleaned and ready for service. 3-day hire with delivery and collection across London.
About Our Dinner Forks
Our 200mm Olympia dinner forks are the main-course fork in a standard place setting. Made from polished stainless steel with a sleek, balanced design, they sit comfortably in the hand and look smart on any table. Dinner fork hire in London from Murphy's Event Hire means you can provide matching, professional-quality cutlery for every guest at a fraction of what it costs to buy.
Every fork is delivered clean, polished and packed securely. After your event, rinse and return — we handle the full cleaning.
A Table Setting Essential
Dinner forks are the most-used piece of cutlery at almost every seated event. They are needed for main courses, and many guests will also use them for starters and salads. Our clients hire dinner forks for:
- Wedding breakfasts — coordinated cutlery for every guest across every course.
- Corporate dinners and lunches — professional tableware that reflects the quality of your event.
- Buffet service — stacked at serving stations for guests to pick up as they plate their food.
- Private celebrations — from milestone birthdays to anniversary dinners at home or a hired venue.
Pair dinner forks with our dinner knives for a complete main-course setting. For multi-course meals, add dessert forks and dessert spoons to cover every course.
How Many Dinner Forks Do You Need?
The right number depends on your menu and service style:
- Single main course (plated) — 1 fork per guest.
- Two-course meal — 2 forks per guest if both courses need a fork.
- Buffet — 1.5 forks per guest to cover seconds and reuse.
- Three-course formal dinner — 1 dinner fork per guest plus 1 dessert fork per guest for the starter.
For a corporate dinner with 80 guests and a two-course meal, you would need around 160 dinner forks plus spares. We always recommend adding 10 percent extra. Get in touch and we will help you calculate the right quantities for your event.
Delivery and Collection Across London
We deliver cutlery in secure, compartmented containers to venues across all London boroughs. Forks arrive polished and ready to place straight onto the table. Delivery is arranged for the morning of your event or the day before, and we collect at an agreed time afterwards.
Order all your cutlery, plates and glassware from one supplier for a simpler, more efficient event setup. Call us on 07359 034252 or send an enquiry online.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many dinner forks do I need per guest?
Allow 1 dinner fork per guest for a single main course. For multi-course meals, hire 1 fork per course — typically 2 to 3 forks per guest depending on the menu. Caterers clear used cutlery between courses.
What size are the dinner forks?
Our dinner forks are 200mm in length. This is the standard main-course size, larger than a dessert fork and suitable for all main dishes.
Do the forks match your knives and spoons?
Yes. All our cutlery is from the Olympia range with the same polished stainless steel finish. Dinner forks, dinner knives, dessert knives, dessert forks and dessert spoons all coordinate together.
Can I hire forks for a buffet?
Yes. For a buffet, we recommend 1.5 forks per guest to account for guests going back for seconds. Stack them at the start of the buffet line or at each serving station.
What is the hire period?
Standard hire is for 3 days. We deliver before your event and collect afterwards. If you need cutlery for multiple days, let us know when you book and we can arrange an extended hire.
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Fast response, good communication and friendly — glasses were good quality and arrived on time. Thank you!
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