Dinner Plate Hire London
Classic 9-inch white porcelain dinner plates from the Athena range. Professionally cleaned and ready for service. 3-day hire with delivery and collection across London.
About Our Dinner Plates
Our 9-inch white porcelain dinner plates are part of the Olympia Athena range, one of the most trusted names in commercial catering crockery. These plates have a clean, classic look with a wide rim and smooth glaze that suits every style of event, from black-tie weddings to relaxed garden parties. Dinner plate hire in London from Murphy's Event Hire gives you access to professional-grade tableware without the cost of buying and storing hundreds of plates between events.
Every plate is delivered clean, inspected and packed in protective crates. After your event, rinse and restack — we take care of collection and full cleaning.
Essential for Every Seated Event
Dinner plates are the foundation of any table setting. Whether your caterer is plating up a three-course wedding breakfast or you are laying out a help-yourself buffet, you need enough plates for every guest. Our clients hire dinner plates for:
- Wedding breakfasts — matching white porcelain for a polished, professional table.
- Corporate dinners and lunches — consistent, high-quality crockery that reflects well on your brand.
- Charity galas and awards evenings — smart, neutral plates that let the food take centre stage.
- Private parties and celebrations — from milestone birthdays to anniversary dinners at home.
White porcelain is the standard in professional catering because it photographs beautifully, complements any table decor and looks consistently clean and sharp under all lighting.
How Many Dinner Plates Do You Need?
The right quantity depends on how food is being served:
- Single main course (plated) — 1 plate per guest.
- Two-course meal (starter + main) — 2 plates per guest if courses are plated separately. Pair with our starter and dessert plates for the first course.
- Buffet service — 1.5 plates per guest to cover seconds and late arrivals.
For a wedding with 120 guests and a plated two-course meal, you would need around 120 dinner plates plus 120 starter plates. We always recommend adding 5 to 10 percent extra as spares for any breakages or last-minute additions to the guest list.
Delivery and Collection Across London
We deliver dinner plates in secure, stackable crates to venues across every London borough. Plates are heavier than glassware, so we pack them with extra care and deliver directly to your prep area or kitchen. Delivery is arranged for the morning of your event or the day before, and we collect at an agreed time afterwards.
Combine dinner plates with our full cutlery hire and glassware hire for a complete table setting from a single supplier. Call us on 07359 034252 or request a quote online to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many dinner plates do I need for my event?
Allow 1 dinner plate per guest for a single main course. If you are serving a multi-course meal with a starter and main, you will need 2 plates per guest. For a buffet, 1.5 per guest covers seconds and late arrivals.
What size are the dinner plates?
Our dinner plates are 9 inches (23cm) in diameter. This is a standard main-course size that works for plated meals, buffets and family-style dining.
Are the plates microwave and oven safe?
Our Athena plates are made from durable white porcelain and are oven safe for warming. However, we recommend plating food directly rather than heating in the oven to avoid damage.
Do the plates match your other tableware?
Yes. Our dinner plates are part of the Olympia Athena range and match our starter and dessert plates. They also pair well with our cutlery hire range for a complete table setting.
What happens if a plate breaks?
A small breakage fee applies per damaged or missing plate. The fee covers replacement cost only. We expect some breakages at events and factor this into our service.
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