Elegance China Hire

Vintage & Fine China Hire for All Occasions

Welcome, and thank you for visiting our Add to Event page!

We specialise in vintage and fine china hire for every special occasion - from afternoon teas, baby showers, bridal hen parties, and weddings to birthdays, christenings, Valentine’s and Mother’s Day celebrations, corporate events, product launches, and charity functions.

Our beautiful range of vintage crockery, teacups, saucers, cake stands, and tableware will add timeless charm and elegance to your event. Each piece is individually selected to complement your colour scheme and theme, creating a truly memorable tablescape.

We provide a professional, reliable, and friendly service and, for larger events, can assist with on-site set up. After your celebration, we also take care of all the washing up, so you can relax and enjoy your day.

Choosing to hire from us is not only a stylish choice but also a sustainable one — helping to reduce waste and avoid disposable items going to landfill.

We are proud to be regularly featured in Your Herts and Beds County Wedding Magazines and love attending local wedding shows to showcase our collection.

✨ Why choose us?

Extensive collection of vintage and fine china

Perfect for weddings, tea parties, and celebrations

Setting up and packing away available; washing-up service included

Eco-friendly and sustainable approach

Friendly, personal service from start to finish

Please visit our website and social media pages to see more of our tableware collections and event inspiration.

If you’d like a quote for your event, we’d love to hear from you!

Best wishes, Caroline

Afternoon tea has long been a beloved British tradition and popular period dramas like Bridgerton and Downton Abbey have helped shine a spotlight on vintage style, but it’s the emotional warmth that keeps people coming back. Each piece has a story – and together we create new ones.

I have always had a love for china. Whilst living in Harare back in the 90s, a friend introduced me to collecting china cups and saucers; together we would trawl the many antique shops around the city searching for beautiful and unique pieces.

During the first Covid lock down, a time when people were rediscovering their love of cooking and baking and many tearooms offering takeaway afternoon teas, that I decided to share my china collection with you and so Elegance China Hire was born.

From my small personal collection, we now offer an extensive range of over 250 trios, 50+ teapots, and 60+ cake stands, along with everything else needed to create the perfect afternoon tea celebration. Whether you are planning a large event or a smaller, more intimate gathering, we are delighted to help make your occasion special. We hope you enjoy using our china at your next event.

For clients looking to add a touch of timeless elegance to their event — whether it’s a baby shower, christening, bridal hen party, wedding, birthday, afternoon tea, celebration of life, charity event, business gathering, or product launch — we would be delighted to be part of your special occasion.