Cocktail Glass Hire

Booking cocktail glasses hire online gives your bar staff the exact vessels they need for specific drink menus. Supplying the correct glass shape manages portion control and speeds up service during busy drinks receptions. Expo Hire supplies commercial-grade glassware to professional event organisers, hospitality managers, and pop-up bar operators. You see live stock availability and pricing directly on the site, allowing you to confirm your order without making a phone call.

Specific Styles for Cocktail Glasses Hire

Different drink recipes require specific capacities and bowl shapes. You select from classic and contemporary designs to match your menu.

• Martini Glasses: Capacity 25cl (8.5oz). The conical bowl and long stem keep the drinker's hands away from the chilled liquid. Bartenders pour classic Martinis, Cosmopolitans, and Espresso Martinis into these vessels.
• Margarita Glasses: Capacity 30cl (10oz). The distinctive stepped bowl provides a wide rim for salt or sugar crusts. Mixologists pour Margaritas, Daiquiris, and frozen cocktails into this glass.
• Hurricane Glasses: Capacity 40cl (14oz). The tall, curved shape holds larger, fruitier, and layered drinks. Bartenders fill these with a Piña Colada, Singapore Sling, or Blue Hawaiian.
• Coupette Glasses: Capacity 20cl (7oz). The shallow, broad bowl creates a vintage aesthetic for your bar service. Staff pour classic drinks like a Manhattan or Aviation into these champagne saucers.
• Gin Glasses (Balloon Gin Glasses): Capacity 60cl (20oz). The large balloon-shaped bowl traps the aromas of gin and botanicals. The generous 60cl volume leaves ample space for ice and garnishes, reducing the need for frequent refills.

Transport and Cleaning

We pack all glassware in secure, stackable crates holding 25 items each. This crate system protects the items during transit and simplifies your setup procedure. Expo Hire includes a free minor damage waiver on every order, covering accidental chips or breakages during your event. We do not require a security deposit, keeping your upfront costs low.

Washing hundreds of sticky glasses consumes hours of staff time. Our "Send It Back Dirty" service removes this task entirely. You empty any remaining liquid and place the used glasses back into their crates. We collect them unwashed and process them through our industrial glass washers in Birmingham. These high-temperature machines meet strict hygiene standards for public use.

Completing Your Bar Setup

Organising a full drinks reception often requires more than just cocktail glasses hire. Add crockery hire for bar snacks or catering equipment hire for your back-of-house preparation areas. We deliver direct to your venue. Transport costs start from £40 ex-VAT, calculated by road distance from your nearest depot. Live vehicle tracking with an SMS ETA keeps your team informed on delivery day.

Stock levels update in real time. Select your hire dates to check availability and confirm your order online.

No security deposit

Expo Hire does not charge a security deposit. A free minor damage waiver covers minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage is charged at 10 times the hire price. Full details in our terms and conditions.

Delivery and collection

Use the carriage calculator to find your nearest branch and get an accurate delivery quote. At checkout we show an itemised delivery cost before you confirm the order.

On the day, track your driver in real time on our order tracking page, or use the link in the automated text we send.

Advance deposit

For orders over £1,000, you can confirm a booking with a 25% deposit and pay the balance up to 28 days before delivery. The checkout offers this automatically. Full details in our terms and conditions.