FUNCTION PLANNER PAGE

Planning the catering for your function can be a daunting task. To help you China Boy Hire has drawn up this check list of items you are most likely to need.

Cocktail and Bar

Champagne Flutes
6oz Wine Glasses
Slim Jim Glasses
Cocktail Glasses
Sherry Glasses
Water / Juice Jugs
Ice Buckets
Ice Tongs
Cooling Bins
16" Round Drinks Tray
Oval Serving Flat for Canapes
Crisps and Nuts Bowls
Serving Napkins

Starter Course

Soup Bowls or Soup Plates
Soup Bowl Under Plates
Soup Spoons
Starter Plates(8")
Side Plates(7")
Small Knives and Forks
Fish Knives and Forks
Sundae/Prawn Cocktail Glasses
Tea Spoons
Butter Knives
Butter Dishes
6oz Wine Glasses
Wine Glasses for Sorbet
Tea Spoons for Sorbet

Main Course

Main Course Plates(10")
Large Knives and Forks
Fish Knives and Forks
8oz or 13oz Wine Glasses

Sweet Course

Sweet Plates(8")
Sweet Bowls(7")
Dessert Spoons
Small Forks
China Cream Jugs
Dessert Wine Glasses

Cheese Course

Side Plates(7")
Small Knives
Butter Knives
Cheese Knives
Baskets for Biscuits
Service Plates for Cheese Selection
Butter Dishes
Port Glasses

Coffee and Liqueurs

Coffee Cups and Saucers
Coffee Spoons
Tea Cups and Saucers
Tea Spoons
Cream or Milk Jugs
China Sugar Bowls
Liqueur Glasses
Brandy Balloon Glasses
Port Glasses
China or Glass Ashtrays
Coffee Pots
Cafetieres
Coffee Butlers

Cutting the Cake

Silver Wedding Cake Stand
Silver Wedding Cake Knife
Oval Flats for Serving
Champagne Flutes

After Dinner Bar

Slim Jim Glasses
Pint Beer Glasses
6oz and 8oz Wine Glasses
Brandy Balloon Glasses
Sherry and Port Glasses
Glass Ashtrays
Ice Buckets
Ice Tongs
Wine Cooling Bins
16" Round Trays
Clearing Trays
Napkins
6 Optic Stand Carrousel
Plastic Bar Bins
Water Jugs
Ice for Drinks and Cooling

Typical Table Settings

Round Table (5', 6', 8')
Trestle Table (6' x 2'3")
Gilt Banqueting Chairs
White Tablecloths
Napkins
China Ashtrays
Silver Candelabra
Table Number Stands
Water Jugs
6oz Wine Glasses
8oz Wine or Water Glasses
Salt and Pepper Sets
Bread Baskets

Serving and Preparation Equipment

Salmon Flats (24")
Salmon Servers
Soup Tureen
Soup Ladle
Oval Serving Dishes
Service Spoons and Forks
Ramekin Dishes
Sauce Boats
Sauce Boat Liners
Sauce or Gravy Ladles
Ham Stand
Meat/Vegetable Dishes
Lids for Vegetable and Meat Dishes
Salad Servers
Serving Tongs
Glass Salad Bowls
Round Service Plates
Melamine Clearing Trays
Plate Stacking Rings and Covers
Chaffing Dishes and Inserts
Jack/Plate Stand
Coffee Pots
Coffee Makers
Cafetieres
Coffee Butlers
Tea Pots
Hot Water Urn
Insulated Beverage Server
Tea Towels
Cooling Bins
Ice for Drinks and Cooling

Miscellaneous Items

Coat Rail and Hangers
Dance Floor
Soup Kettle
Gilt Banqueting Chairs
Samsonite Folding Chairs
Garden Chairs
Round Tables (3',4',5',6',8')
Trestle Tables

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