Beautifully present sushi, tapas or other buffet items on these 1/3 gastronorm size slates. These slates have been varnished to make them waterproof and oil repellent. The natural jagged edges give a striking appearance, especially against a white cloth. Natural slate is also great for serving cheese boards or cold meat platters.
Do I need to clean these items before they are returned from hire
Cleaning tableware after an event or special occasion is not only a pain, but is also the main cause of lost items while they're on hire.
It's for this reason we have had to make it mandatory for all tableware and serving items to have the send it back dirty option added at checkout. This means that instead of worrying about cleaning tableware after an event, all you need to is to make sure that any food debris is removed before packing it up for collection.
What do I need to know about delivery of tableware and serving in Birmingham and the West Midlands?
We’ve made it easier than ever to work out how much it will cost to get your event hire order delivered. Simply tap the Expo Hire Birmingham logo anywhere on the website to take you to the homepage, where you will find our carriage calculator button. Enter your postcode into the clever widget and it will confirm not only what the costs for delivery and collection are, but confirm which of our websites is closest to you so you don’t need to worry about overpaying.
We’ve also listed every possible extra charge on the carriage calculator page. If applicable, these charges are confirmed in the checkout once you have confirmed your delivery dates and address and are itemised in full so that there are no nasty surprises.
| Material |
Slate |
| Colour |
Black |
| Width |
180 mm |
| Length |
280 mm |
| Weight |
1 kg |
| Suitable for dishwashers |
No |
| Resistant |
Oil and Odour |
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay
£1.32
each for a standard 3 day hire at checkout.
As primarily a
business-to-business supplier we advertise our prices ex-VAT as
most businesses will be able to
reclaim the VAT amount.
- Do you offer discounts for if the item is hired for less than 3 Days?
No. We recommend a minimum hire period of 3 days to provide
enough time for set-up and break-down of your event, and to make sure that problems such as traffic or
adverse weather conditions do not impact on your event. If you want to hire for a shorter period than this
then we cannot offer a discount.
- Do you offer discounts for Long Term Hire?
Yes, after the standard hire perion of 3 Days you will be charged
£0.22 per extra day up to day 7,
£0.17 per extra day up to day 28
and £0.11 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire |
1 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
7 |
14 |
21 |
35 |
| Cost (ex-VAT) |
£1.10 |
£1.10 |
£1.10 |
£1.54 |
£1.98 |
£3.14 |
£4.28 |
£6.22 |
- How much security deposit do you charge?
Nothing! Unlike most of our competitors, rather than charging a large
deposit, we provide a FREE 'minor deposit waiver' scheme to
cover minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage and
loss will be invoiced at 10 times the standard hire price of
the relevant items. Please read our terms and conditions for
full details.
- How much do you charge for delivery?
There is a minimum charge of £20.00 for a distance up to 10 miles each way.
After that we charge £1.00 per mile each way
and an additional £20.00 for each journey on a weekend or bank holiday.
We calculate the distance using driving directions from our local base to your event postcode, so it is important that you provide the correct delivery address at checkout.
You can use our Carriage Calculator to get a full quote.
- Can I choose a specified Time Slot?
We make deliveries anytime between 8am and 8pm, however we can offer early (8am - 1pm) or late (12 noon - 6pm) slots for an additional cost calculated at checkout.
We can not guarantee more specific times unless you pay for a dedicated driver. This is individually priced on request and are subject to availability.
- Can I collect from you warehouse rather than pay for delivery?
No. To ensure that your products arrive safely and correctly we offer a delivery and collection service only.
- Do you have a showroom where I can view the products before ordering?
No. As we are an online-only you can view all of our products on our website. To keep our prices as low as posssible our warehouses are not open to the public.
