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 turnover” at the National Hire Awards of Excellence.

This is more than just an award. It’s a reflection of our people, our clients, and our passion for delivering reliable, safe, and outstanding catering equipment hire — day in, day out.
Recognised by the Industry’s Best
Hosted annually, the HAE EHA Hire Awards of Excellence are widely regarded as the ‘Oscars’ of the UK hire industry — recognising excellence across plant, tool, and event hire companies.
Winners are selected by an independent panel of industry leaders, who evaluate companies on a range of criteria including SafeHire©, safety standards, performance and operational excellence.
To be recognised among such a competitive field is an honour — and to win for the fourth time since 2017 is something we’re truly proud of.
What This Means for You
Whether you’re planning a corporate event, a wedding, or festival, this award is your assurance that:
- You’re working with a multi-award winning catering equipment hire company trusted throughout Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, Birmingham and the West Midlands
- Our safety and quality standards are second to none
- We show up, every time, with professionalism and pride. Consistency in delivering catering equipment hire is our success
It’s also a testament to the amazing Plato team, whose dedication and attention to detail help make events incredibly successful
Special Thanks
Many thanks also to the host of the night Alex MacQueen. He truly made the night extra memorable with his dulcet tones entertaining us with many well-timed jokes.