Dinner Knife Hire London
Polished 231mm Olympia stainless steel dinner knives, professionally cleaned and ready for service. 3-day hire with delivery and collection across London.
About Our Dinner Knives
Our 231mm Olympia dinner knives are a professional-grade table knife used across London's catering industry. Made from polished stainless steel with a clean, classic design, they look sharp on any table setting — from formal wedding breakfasts to corporate lunches. Dinner knife hire in London from Murphy's Event Hire gives you matching, high-quality cutlery for every guest without the expense of buying and maintaining large sets.
Every knife is delivered clean, polished and packed securely. After your event, rinse and return — we handle the full cleaning and inspection.
The Right Cutlery for Every Event
A well-set table starts with proper cutlery. Our dinner knives are the main-course knife in a standard place setting and are hired for all types of seated events:
- Wedding breakfasts — matching cutlery for every guest creates a polished, coordinated table.
- Corporate dinners — professional table settings that reflect the quality of your event.
- Private dinner parties — when your own cutlery collection is not large enough for the guest list.
- Charity and gala events — consistent, elegant cutlery across every table.
Pair dinner knives with our dinner forks and dessert spoons for a complete cutlery setting. Add dessert knives if you are serving a cheese course or plated dessert.
How Many Dinner Knives Do You Need?
The number depends on how many courses are being served:
- Single main course — 1 dinner knife per guest.
- Two-course meal — 1 knife per course per guest (2 total). Caterers clear used cutlery between courses.
- Three-course formal dinner — 3 knives per guest (starter knife, dinner knife, dessert knife).
For a wedding with 100 guests and a three-course meal, you would need 100 dinner knives, 100 dessert knives for the starter course, and potentially a bread knife per table. We recommend 5 to 10 percent extra as spares. Get in touch and we will help you calculate the exact quantities.
Delivery and Collection Across London
We deliver cutlery in secure containers to venues across all London boroughs. Cutlery is packed carefully to prevent scratching and arrives ready to lay straight onto the table. Delivery is arranged for the morning of your event or the day before.
Ordering cutlery alongside our plate hire and glassware hire means one delivery, one collection and one point of contact for your entire table setting. Call us on 07359 034252 or request a quote online.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many dinner knives should I hire per guest?
Allow 1 dinner knife per guest for a single main course. For a two or three-course meal, hire 1 knife per course per guest — so 2 to 3 knives per person. Used cutlery is cleared between courses.
What style are the dinner knives?
Our dinner knives are from the Olympia range. They are 231mm stainless steel with a polished finish. The design is classic and versatile, suitable for both formal and informal events.
Can I hire just knives without other cutlery?
Yes. You can hire any combination of cutlery items. There is no requirement to order a full set. Many clients hire extra knives for bread and butter service alongside their main cutlery order.
Do I need to wash the cutlery before returning?
We ask that you rinse the cutlery after use and place it back in the containers provided. Full washing is not required. An optional professional cleaning service is available.
What areas do you deliver to?
We deliver across all London boroughs and surrounding areas. Delivery and collection are arranged to suit your event schedule. Contact us for a delivery quote to your venue.
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