Equipment Cost Per Cover (100-guest event)
| Ingredient | Qty / portion | Unit | Price / unit (€) | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Hire (per cover) | pcs | — | ||
| Glassware Hire (per cover) | pcs | — | ||
| Linen + Tables (per cover) | pcs | — | ||
| Kitchen Equipment (per cover) | pcs | — |
Cost per Portion
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Total Batch Cost
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Professional Tips for Accurate Costing
- Hire for one-off events; buy for items used at 6+ events per year.
- China hire: €0.45–0.80 per piece. Glass: €0.40–0.70. Linen: €4–8 per cover.
- Always quote equipment cost separately — clients respect transparency.
- Insure all hired equipment — breakage/loss charges can double the original hire fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
For a 100-guest event: €600–1,500 in china, glassware and linen + €400–1,200 in cooking and refrigeration equipment hire.
Hire for occasional use (under 6 events/year per item). Buy for high-frequency items — break-even on most equipment is 8–12 events.
The caterer. Pre-quote a 1–3% breakage allowance into every event. Hire companies charge replacement value on every broken piece.