Glass Hire A complete range of luxury glassware hire
Every celebration needs a drink (or two). Whether it be for the all-important toast or to accompany the food perfectly, you’ll need the right glassware, too.
If you’re organising an event such as a wedding, corporate function, or celebration, drinks and glassware hire will be at the top of your list.
Glass hire and glassware rental are essential services for events of all sizes, from intimate dinner parties to large-scale weddings and corporate functions. At Plato Hire we offer a wide range of event glassware options to suit various occasions and preferences.
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Glassware hire for any event
From elegant crystal glasses for special occasions, wedding reception flutes to fine wine glass hire, pint glasses for beer, and bar service equipment, you can hire your glasses from Plato safe in the knowledge that we’ll get it right – every single time. We’ll help you with all the small details, too and offer expert glassware selection advice.
Types of Glassware Available for Hire
Wine Glass Hire: From elegant Crystal wine glass rental for a corporate dinner to the fabulously popular Primeur range of glass hire the choice is endless. Take a look at the stunningly beautiful Magnifico Crystal glass hire collection. The Red Wine glass, with its 16.25oz capacity, is perfect for full-bodied reds.
Champagne Flute Rental: Looking for Champagne flute hire for wedding receptions choose from an array of styles. The amazing 11oz Magnifico flute is a real crowd pleaser, The Open Up Champagne Flute, with its 7oz capacity, offers a modern take on the classic design and now swinging back into fashion is the Champagne saucer for fabulous champagne towers
Cocktail Glass Hire: From Martini glasses to highballs, the right glassware can elevate any cocktail experience.
Beer Glass Rental: For casual events or for a beer-tasting event, we offer straight pint glasses or traditional beer mugs.
To find out exactly how much alcohol and glassware you need for your event, try out our super useful wedding alcohol calculator.
Need more than wine glass hire?
We offer far more than wine glass hire at Plato. In fact, we’ve got high-quality event glassware available to hire for pretty much any kind of drink, service, or event.
Simply browse our stunning range of cocktail glasses, beer glasses, wine buckets, and water jugs. We’ve got every extra you’ll need, too, including drinks trays and ice tongs.
We know what needs to go into those glasses, too; therefore, if you need some inspiration for event drinks, read our blog and check our ultimate list of gin cocktails.
Glass hire in Birmingham and beyond
Wondering where we deliver to?
Well, wonder no more. We offer glassware rental in Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and the West Midlands. As we are based just outside of Stratford-upon-Avon we can supply last-minute event glass hire with very fast turnaround times. Speak to one of our team.
Hire champagne glasses from us
When considering glassware hire for your celebration, champagne glasses will likely be at the top of your list.
If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place. But we know how tricky it can be to work out exactly how many champagne glasses you need.
After all, how many glasses are there in a bottle of champagne? And exactly how much champagne do you need for a toast?
Remember – we’ve got a handy drinks calculator for weddings, but it works for pretty much any other event which requires a drink, too.
Glassware delivery and collection
We’ll deliver and collect all your glass hire to either you or your venue. Needing glassware hire for weddings? If it’s a Saturday wedding we always look to deliver on a Thursday to give you time to set up and relax.
Glass cleaning services
We ensure every glass (whether used at an event or not) is meticulously cleaned using Winterhalter and Meiko industrial dishwashers to ensure optimal cleaning and sanitisation. Each glass is hand-polished, hand-finished, and packed, ready to grace your table without any need for additional polishing.
Our commitment to quality means every glass is individually polished and inspected for marks and chips before repacking.
How do I order glasses for my event online?
We know you’ve probably got limited time, so we’ve made our glass hire ordering process as simple as possible.
All you need to do is follow this three-step process:
- Step 1: Select the equipment you need.
- Step 2: Add each piece of equipment to your quote.
- Step 3: Submit your quote
Cheers!
Why choose Plato?
We’re award-winning and SafeHire certified, which means that when you hire catering equipment from us, you’ll get the peace of mind that what you order will be incredibly clean and in working order. Moreover, the correct quantities will be checked and double-checked before it’s delivered to your chosen location. We’ll deliver, collect and do the washing up!
The Plato Blog Expert advice and insight on glass hire for your event
Checklist for Event Organisers and Caterers
Our checklist ensures that no stone is left unturned when it comes to catering equipment.
How many glasses do I need for a champagne tower?
The allure of a champagne tower is obvious; they’re dramatic, elegant, and total show-stoppers.
The Best Cocktails for Wedding Receptions
Nine of the most popular cocktails that we see, based on glass hire for weddings and other events.
Champagne Toast Calculator
A helpful guide so you can plan your champagne and wine order, and the glass hire to go with it.