Your Guide to a Well-Equipped Summer BBQ

Planning a summer BBQ? From laid-back gatherings to summer celebrations, quality cutlery helps create a polished, stress-free experience your guests will remember.

This guide will explore what tableware is best for your event, from crockery to serving utensils. At Top Table Catering Hire, we supply professional-grade catering equipment that’s perfect for all your summer event needs.

Why Hire for your BBQ?

Hiring cutlery lets you focus on the food and the fun, not the clean-up, breakages or landfill guilt.

  • Avoid the hassle! Our team washes and cleans hired items, so no refilling your dishwasher repeatedly or spending hours hand washing
  • Ensure durability for tougher BBQ needs like grilled steak
  • No more flimsy disposable cutlery that snaps after one use
  • Zero waste – enjoy seeing your hard work pay off rather than tidying up after everyone!

Must-have Cutlery for your Summer Event

It is important that you have the correct stock for your gathering, down to dinnerware and BBQ serving utensils. Here at Table Top Catering Hire, we provide everything you may need to guarantee your BBQ is a success.

Crockery

We want no less than the best for you and your guests, so we supply White Buckingham China. This is a classic crockery style, available in a range of items you will need for your event. This includes:

  • Dinner/ side plates – round or square
  • Small/ large salad bowls
  • Small/large ramikins
  • Dessert bowls – enjoying a delicious sweet treat in the sunshine
  • Teacups and saucers – perfect for a wind down at the end of your night

Plus many more – simply browse the products and find what you are looking for!

Steel Hollowware

Alongside White Buckingham China, we also provide Steel Hollowware items for your serving requirements. 

But why steel hollowware for your summer party? 

  • Heat-retaining – keeping your food piping hot
  • Polished look – elevates your event with a sleek, professional finish
  • Durable – no need to run across the garden before the paper plate breaks! This steel tableware has you covered from grill to table.

Ready to turn heads? Our steel hollowware range includes:

  • Oval serving dishes ranging from 12 inches to 24 inches
  • Balti bowls 
  • Serving tongs and gear sets – ideal for cooking and preparing 
  • Round serving trays

Explore our full Crockery Hire collection here to discover a wider range of options, with all prices clearly listed.

We also have punch bowls, champagne and wine buckets. Why not make a signature cocktail for your event? Check out our Summer Party Drink Guide 2025 for some inspiration!

Cutlery

Here at Table Top Catering Hire, we are committed to giving you the very best. Why not pair your White Buckingham China with our finest quality cutlery?

Each piece is hand-polished to perfection, making your table spread sparkle! We offer a low-cost delivery service with our cutlery hire and will wash and clean the hired items on return to our premises – simple as that!

Browse the full range of cutlery ready for hire here.

Why choose Table Top Catering Hire?

Our reputation for dependable service, low-cost delivery and top-tier equipment from recognised manufacturers sets us apart. We tailor our catering equipment hire to your precise specifications.

This summer, don’t let poor cutlery dull your BBQ. With Top Table Catering Hire, you’ll serve up style and function, without the washing up.

Ready to start planning the summer BBQ of the year? Get in touch today and let us make your event a success.