Colourful dinner plates from France. Yellow and red dinner plates in a restaurant with wooden and stone walls.
Riedel elegant white wine or champagne glasses
Rustic French plates from JARS.
Riedel Extreme wine glasses.
Perceval steak knives with coloured handles in black, red, dark red, orange, pink, and beige.
Italian wine glasses with yellow stems.

Tableware and Kitchen Equipment Specialists For Restaurants and Hotels

Dick Hartley is more than just a catering equipment supplier. We have decades of experience and strong manufacturer connections across the UK and Europe. We can find what you are looking for, save you time and help make your restaurant look great.

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    Glassware

    Guests will appreciate glasses that complement a carefully curated wine list. Our extensive selection includes varietal specific glassware from Riedel.
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    Tableware

    Choosing the best plates for your restaurant takes time. We work with top potteries and can help you find designs to fit your project, budget and deadline.
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  • Six steak knives with different coloured handles: black, dark red, red, orange, pink, and beige, arranged in a row on a white background.

    Cutlery

    Cutlery should look and feel perfect. We can help you choose from many options, from modern stainless steel to classic silver designs.
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    Kitchenware

    Next-day delivery is available on a wide range of kitchen tools and utensils. Contact us today to find out about our trade prices.
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  • Oval white plate with a brown border and the words 'bar kroketa' printed on the rim.

    Branding

    We can put your logo on glasses and plates. It’s an excellent way to effectively boost your brand and create a memorable impression .
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    Patisserie Pro

    As Mallard Ferriere partners, we provide top French bakery and patisserie tools. New items weekly. Check the catalogue and call to order.
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  • Commercial kitchen with a food processor, pots, and various ingredients on the counter.

    Food Prep Machines

    Choose the right kitchen machine to suit your specific needs. Contact us today for expert advice and to arrange a demonstration.
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  • Top-down view of a bartender preparing drinks behind a bar counter with liquor bottles, glasses, and lemons.

    Bar and Cocktail Making

    We supply Mezclar, Bonzer, Barfly, and Cocktail Kingdom, all highly regarded and loved by leading mixologists around the world.
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Our Services

  • If you can't find what you need, we'll help you find it. We're happy to talk about your project by phone or in a meeting—whichever you prefer.

  • We can send you free samples and arrange visits to some supplier showrooms. For small machines, we can set up a demo.

  • We will put together a quote for you, having checked stock levels and lead times so you are not left disappointed when it comes to ordering.

    We work with a lot of manufacturers in the UK and Europe and can often offer good alternatives to overpriced market dominators. We know budgets are tight and constantly strive to find you the best prices.

  • We offer an additional badging service if required. This is possible on most glasses and crockery and in some cases cutlery. We will oversee the manufacture of anything personalised or bespoke.

  • We understand sites are not usually ready until the last minute and deadlines are unpredictable so we collate and store your order until you are ready to receive it.

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What people are saying

  • I've worked with Dick Hartley Ltd for over 15 years. They have always been my go to for my procurement needs. They are reactive, engaged and friendly and have helped in 4 openings alongside continued support at numerous sites. They deliver efficiently and effectively for crockery, glassware, cutlery and everything in between. They have an integrity and honesty that puts you at ease which means when working with them it makes you feel as if you are working together for the best solution rather than being sold to.

    John Ogier - Restaurateur; Lyles, Lasdun, St John, The Marksman

  • “Dick Hartley is not just off the shelf. They really understood our concept and matched the tableware to it."

    Will Smith - Operations Director Josephine Bouchon

  • Dick Hartley has provided truly excellent service, always going the extra mile to meet our needs and requirements, with competitive pricing and a friendly hands-on approach.

    Marc Benzimera - Chef Consultant Arlington, The Park, JK Restaurants

  • "We've had a great experience working with Richard as our cutlery, crockery, and kitchenware supplier. Communication is always quick and efficient, and orders are handled smoothly. He's gone out of his way to help us find unique pieces that suit our style, from tableware to the kitchen equipment. It's been a reliable and easy partnership from the start."

    Daria Grebenyuk - Owner, Silva, Bruton Place

Why is Dick Hartley better than other catering equipment suppliers?

We love restaurants, we love food, and we love hospitality and that drives us to provide the best solutions for your establishment.

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We know our stuff  

We have been doing this for decades and have excellent relationships with tableware manufacturers and potteries throughout England and across Europe.

This means we have access to a fantastic range of products at competitive prices…… and we never stop looking. We make sourcing tableware easier and more exciting.

2.

We save you time.

We simplify your search by delivering samples directly to you, so you can make choices without delays. We get lead times and prices to you quickly. We work with your schedule, gathering the products you need and only delivering them when you're ready.

We offer a service that supports your business and values your time.

3.

We offer genuine help and great service.

Some of the reasons our clients keep coming back to us: we answer the phone, we are dependable, we handle logistics, and we are easy to deal with.

Whether you are setting up a new restaurant, renovating an existing space, or simply looking to upgrade your supplier, we are here to support you every step of the way.

Who we are

Dick Hartley Ltd was set up with a simple idea; to offer chefs, restaurateurs and bakeries the best kitchen equipment and tableware on the market and to do it with high levels of customer service.

Our expertise and commitment to quality ensure that you can rely on us to meet your needs effectively and efficiently. We continually scout around for new products so you don’t have to settle for average and you don’t have to buy overpriced market dominators.

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Trade Account Application

Please note - Riedel on-premises glass is only available to trade customers. If you are a restaurant, pub, caterer or hotel and would like to buy Riedel glass on-line, complete the form and we will be in touch shortly with an access password. We can't wait to hear from you!