Exemplary service is something that matters greatly to us. When we set up the Plato Hire business we decided right from the start that we’d aim to give the very best possible service. This means that we understand why you expect the same for your guests at your events. Christmas events are, of course, no different: you want to be hosting a festive celebration that your guests remember for all the right reasons.
When event equipment hire goes wrong
Sadly, we’ve heard many stories of what happens when people don’t find a high-quality event equipment hire company:
- Frantic washing up all night long because there weren’t enough glasses.
- Overloaded electrics cutting off the music because they hadn’t been fully tested.
- Dirty glassware and cutlery that had to be cleaned before being set out.
- A visit from the Fire Service, prematurely ending the event entirely.
Fortunately, you can avoid these and other horror stories by following a few, simple steps.
Finding the right event equipment hire company for your corporate Christmas event
Here’s what you should consider before selecting your event equipment hire company.
1. Look for a company that can provide a wide range of items: fewer vendors means simpler logistics. You should look for an equipment hire company capable of providing oven hire and kitchen equipment hire, glass hire, cutlery hire, crockery hire, and linen and furniture hire.
2. Don’t prioritise cost over quality: it’s a false economy as it’ll actually cost you more in the long run. For example, hidden or unexpected last-minute costs added to invoices, additional time, and labour costs to resolve issues.
3. Highest possible standards of quality, safety and care: we’d recommend only ever using a company that is SafeHire certified. This is the greatest peace of mind you can get when selecting an event equipment hire company.
4. Transparent and simple quotations: make sure that everything is spelt out clearly and in detail. For example, are washing up, delivery, and collection included? Make sure the quote includes VAT if applicable. Also – make sure you know the breakage policy upfront so you can compare and plan accordingly
Our services at Plato Catering Hire are available for all kinds of festive corporate events. Our company takes great delight in helping clients in planning and executing successful events of all sizes.
So why pick us?
We’re prepared
No matter how many people you’re catering for, you’ll want to ensure there’s plenty of food. The trouble is, where will you cook it all? Or store it all? Don’t worry, we’ve got it covered. We offer oven hire, such as this 6-ring burner and oven, fit for the task - a real lifesaver if yours simply isn’t big enough. But we can go one step further with fridge hire (how many times have you tried to cram as much into yours as possible at Christmas?) and even hot cupboards.
We’re flexible
The festive season means that there are all sorts of celebrations and get-togethers. Plato Catering Hire has everything you need, whether you're a group of 10 or 1,000.
We provide a wide variety of table shapes and sizes for seated functions, including rounds, squares, trestle and bistro-style tables. We also have options that fold, stack, and form semicircles for when you need additional flexibility for those last-minute changes.
We have SafeHire certification
Not only do we have SafeHire certification, but we’re also proud repeat finalists and winners of The Hire Awards of Excellence for SafeHire Event Equipment Hire Company of the Year. The SafeHire certification shows that we are committed, dedicated, and have a high level of expertise in our industry. (On top of that, electrical equipment is PAT tested before it’s hired out.) This means we’ve successfully proven that our business delivers high standards of service and have been acknowledged for our consistent efforts.
We can deliver equipment for your small Christmas celebration throughout Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and The Cotswolds. Just get in touch with the Plato team to find out how we can help make your 2022/23 festivities as special as you deserve it to be.