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Awards and Certifications

Hire Awards of Excellence 2024 – SafeHire© Event Hire Company of the Year 2024

To win once is great, but to take home the top prize in the event equipment hire world 3 times in the last 7  years is truly amazing and in the same year we celebrate our 25th birthday is the icing on the cake!

Hire Awards of Excellence 2021 – SafeHire© Event Hire Company of the Year 2021

Plato Catering Hire is honoured to be named SafeHire© Event Hire Company of the Year at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2021. This award recognises our commitment to safety, quality, and excellence in the event hire industry.

Hire Awards of Excellence 2017 – SafeHire© Event Equipment Hire Company of the Year 2017

In 2017, Plato Catering Hire was awarded the SafeHire© Event Equipment Hire Company of the Year at the Hire Awards of Excellence. This accolade celebrates our dedication to providing safe and high-quality event equipment.

These prestigious awards are the ‘Oscars’ of the hire and rental industry. Winning SafeHire© Event Hire Company of the Year in 2024,  2021 and 2017, is a testament to our journey and the standards we uphold. To learn more about our history, team, and the path that has led us to these achievements, visit our About Us page.

Memberships and Certifications

Plato Catering Hire is a proud member of the Event Hire Association (EHA), the UK’s internationally recognised trade association for the event hire industry.

We are also SafeHire© Certified; a scheme that aims to protect, support, and grow the catering industry, whilst safeguarding end-users, hirers and contractors through their commitment to skills, standards, and sustainability.

As a member of the Event Hire Association and SafeHire© certification, we embody a commitment to excellence and safety that aligns with our core values. These values guide every aspect of our service, from customer interaction to equipment quality. Discover more about the values and principles that drive us.

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