Event Venue Checklist: What Every Caterer Must Know Before the Big Day
There’s quite a bit more to catering than just great food; great execution is just as important. And no matter how well-prepped you are, an event venue that isn’t fit […]
Catering Equipment Hire Industry
Behind the Scenes: How Our Warehouse Works Like a Pit Crew
When people think about catering equipment hire, they often picture gleaming glassware, perfectly polished cutlery, and chairs lined up neatly at tables. What they don’t see is the behind-the-scenes operation […]
We Do Quotes Right Away — You Don’t Wait. Why Speed Wins in Catering Hire
When planning catering for events, timing can make or break the success of the whole event. No matter if it’s a wedding, corporate function, or festival, caterers often face tight […]
What Makes Plato the Best? The Power of Refined Processes and Relentless Consistency
At Plato Catering Hire, we’re not here to be loud and flashy. That’s never been our thing, instead we focus on one thing: doing our job with excellence, every single […]
What Event Sizes And Venues Do We Cater To?
At Plato Catering Hire, we’ve been providing catering equipment to events for 25 years! This means we’ve seen it all, from intimate family gatherings to extravagant corporate events hosting hundreds […]
Why Consistency in Catering Equipment Hire is Non-Negotiable
In event management, reliability really can’t be just “a nice to have”. In fact, we’d go as far as to say that reliability is the foundation of a successful event. […]
Setting the Standard: Plato Hire Wins Event Equipment Hire Company of the Year 2025
We’re proud to announce a major milestone in our journey — we’ve been awarded for an unprecedented fourth time “SafeHire© Event Equipment Hire Company of the Year 2025 under £3m […]
How to Adapt Catering Equipment for Any Event Venue – A Guide for Caterers & Event Planners
As any caterer or event planner will tell you, no two event venues are the same. One day, you might be serving a corporate dinner in a hotel ballroom; the […]
We’re Finalists Again! Shortlisted for a National Industry Award
We’re thrilled to be shortlisted for SafeHire© Event Hire Company of the Year 2025 at the Hire Association Europe ‘Hire Awards of Excellence’! As defending champions and one of only three finalists nationwide, we’re […]