Allens Hire Alternative | Expo Hire

Looking for an alternative to Allens Hire? Expo Hire offers tables, chairs, linen and catering equipment with online ordering and delivery from £40.

An Alternative to Allens Hire

Expo Hire supplies event equipment, including tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment, to events across England and Wales. This page outlines what Expo Hire provides for anyone who is comparing suppliers.

What Expo Hire Offers

  • Tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment for hire
  • Online ordering with live stock checking
  • Delivery and collection from £40 to England and Wales
  • Seven-day delivery, including weekends
  • Transparent pricing with no hidden charges
  • Minor damage waiver scheme available
  • Send It Back Dirty option for crockery, cutlery and glassware

Ordering Process

Expo Hire runs an online catalogue at expohire.com/hire where customers can browse products, see live stock availability and add items to a basket. Hire dates are selected at checkout. Pricing is shown throughout, with the delivery charge for the customer's postcode displayed before any payment is taken. The how to order page has a full walkthrough of the process.

Bookings are accepted up to twelve months in advance, which suits venue operators and professional event managers working with long lead times.

Delivery Coverage

Expo Hire delivers to England and Wales from a depot in Birmingham. Delivery and collection starts from £40, with the charge increasing with distance. Seven-day delivery is included as standard, covering Friday evening events, Saturday functions and Sunday breakdowns. The delivery areas page has a postcode checker.

Equipment Range

The catalogue is built to cover a catered event from start to finish:

  • Chairs — banqueting, Chiavari, folding, conference chairs and bar stools
  • Tables — round, rectangular, trestle and poseur tables across a range of sizes
  • Linen — tablecloths, napkins, sashes and chair covers in a wide range of colours
  • Crockery — dinner plates, side plates, bowls and serving dishes
  • Glassware — wine glasses, champagne flutes, tumblers and highball glasses
  • Catering equipment — chafing dishes, hotplates, urns, bain-maries, cutlery and serving tools

Stock counts are published on each product page so that customers can confirm availability before booking.

Minor Damage Waiver

The minor damage waiver is an optional add-on that covers accidental breakages to a defined limit. It simplifies the returns process because damaged items within the covered limit do not need to be assessed and charged individually. Terms and cost are shown at checkout.

Send It Back Dirty

The Send It Back Dirty option applies to crockery, cutlery and glassware. Customers pay a flat washing fee and return the items dirty. This option is popular with caterers and event staff who have a short turnaround between service and equipment collection.

Get a Quote

Browse the full range and check availability at expohire.com/hire. All prices are shown before checkout, and the delivery charge for your postcode appears during the ordering process.

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