What type of events do you hire your crockery out for?

Absolutely anything really! We can hire out to weddings, christenings, baby showers, family gatherings, birthday parties, funerals, garden parties, anniversaries, charity events. If you have an event, get in contact! All our crockery is also available for photo shoots.

How much is it to hire your vintage crockery?

A price guide can be found on our website and you can download a Price List PDF. If you are interested in making a booking please contact us for a personal quote.

What area do you cover?

We can hire anywhere! but obviously, the further away you are, the higher the delivery and collection fees will be. With Jennifer based in Dorset and Laura in West Sussex we can easily cover the South of England.

How much do you charge for delivery and collection?

We charge 50 pence per mile. Please refer to our terms and conditions. However you are welcome to collect and return the items from us at no extra charge by prior arrangement.

Do you deliver and collect the crockery direct to our venue?

Yes, we can personally deliver it to your venue.

Do we get to pick the crockery?

Due to our large selection of crockery, we usually select it for you based on your requirements.

Do you wash the items?

It's up to you! You can arrange to hand-wash all the items yourself; your caterer will often be able to offer this service. Please ensure items are hand-washed, DO NOT use a dishwasher as the high water temperature & pressure cracks & crazes the china.
OR
A wash up service is available on request at a price of 20% of the total hire charge.

Why not allow us to look after you and your event. Following your free consultation to establish your exact requirements for your event, we can offer an on the day onsite set-up service followed by an after event service of all items hired (Includes table set- up and styling, washing up, re-packing). This enables you to relax knowing your event is well looked after without any stress or hard-work from you. Please contact us for a quote.

What happens if we break an item?

If you damage or lose an item of crockery, a charge will be made to replace the item in our collection. Please refer to our terms and conditions for prices.

How soon do I need to make my booking?

To avoid disappointment, as soon as possible. Vintage byMaryJane can get extremely busy, especially during peak times. If you want to guarantee your date, book as far in advance as you can. If required we can hold the date for 7 days whilst you finalise arrangements.

I would love to make a booking, what shall I do next?

Please contact us! You can either give us a call or send an email. Please let us know your requirements and we will then send you a quote and let you know what to do next.

There are a lot of companies offering vintage crockery hire, why should I choose Mary Jane?

byMaryJane is a full time business not just a hobby so we can guarantee you our full time attention and commitment in providing you with an excellent service from start to finish. We also believe that our collection is unique with the very best examples of 20th century chinaware design. We have worked hard to bring you a varied collection and we want you to enjoy it as much as we do!