The reception room matters. Every table, every chair, every cloth and glass shapes what guests walk into and remember. Expo Hire delivers furniture and tableware to events across Hampshire and beyond, and we're pleased to serve the Andover area. We'll bring what you need, then collect it all afterwards.
For events in and around Andover, we see a real mix. We supply a lot of chairs and tables for private parties, anniversaries, and birthday celebrations. Think garden parties, significant birthdays, or even just a large family gathering where you need more seating than your home can provide. We also see plenty of corporate events. Local businesses often need furniture for product launches, staff parties, or even team-building days. And of course, there are the weddings; Andover and its surrounding villages have some lovely venues that we service regularly.
When it comes to wedding venues near Andover, you're spoiled for choice. There's the historic charm of many country houses in the area, which often call for something a bit more classic in terms of furniture. Places like The Poult Wood or The Coach House at Tithe Barn. For a more rustic vibe, barns are popular, and for those, we often see a preference for our Cross Back chairs in oak. They just suit that kind of setting perfectly. If you're planning a village hall function or a community event, people often opt for our Chiavari chairs – the white or black ones are always popular for a clean look.
Corporate events often require a different feel. For conferences or presentations, we supply smart banqueting tables and comfortable banqueting chairs. If it's more of a networking event or a launch, then our poseur tables and bar stools create a more relaxed, standing reception feel. We can even provide lounge furniture like sofas and armchairs if you're aiming for a very contemporary, comfortable atmosphere, perhaps for a staff relaxation area or a VIP lounge. For exhibitions at places like Enham Trust or other local business hubs, our exhibition furniture, including display cabinets and barrier hire, is essential for setting up professional displays.
What do people in Andover typically need? For smaller events and parties, it’s often a straightforward need for more seating and surfaces. Round tables are great for social gatherings, seating around 8-10 people, while our 6ft rectangular tables are versatile for dining or display. Folding chairs are a practical, cost-effective option for less formal events. Cutlery and glassware are always in demand – standard tumblers and wine glasses for most occasions, but we also have specific champagne flutes for celebrations.
For more substantial events, especially those involving catering, people often require bar equipment. This could mean anything from a full mobile bar setup to just specific items like cocktail shakers or ice buckets. We also supply fridges to keep drinks chilled, and warming equipment like bain-maries if you're serving hot food buffet-style. Tablecloths are a must for most formal settings, helping to tie the room together, and we have a wide range of colours and sizes.
If you're planning an outdoor event in the Andover area, especially during the warmer months or even into the cooler evenings, gazebos are a popular choice for shelter. And for those cooler evenings, our patio heaters are a lifesaver, allowing guests to stay comfortable outdoors for longer. We can even supply outdoor furniture sets for a more relaxed, al fresco experience.
Our delivery area for Andover and the surrounding Hampshire region is extensive. We regularly deliver to the following towns and postcodes:
SP10 Postcodes: Andover itself, Abbotts Ann, Amport, Appleshaw, Charlton, Cholderton, Cockerham, Finkley, Fullerton, Great Wishford, Grateley, Grimstead, Hurstbourne Priors, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Kimpton, Knook, Little Wishford, Longstock, Ludgershall, Luckington, Middle Wallop, Monxton, Nether Wallop, Newton Tony, Old Sarum, Over Wallop, Picket Piece, Picket Twenty, Redenham, Shipton Bellinger, Shipton Gorge, Smannell, St Mary Bourne, Stoke, Stoford, Thruxton, Upper Clatford, Wherwell, Weyhill, Wildhern, Wingates, Woodfalls, Woolhampton, Worting, and Yateley.
SP11 Postcodes: Ashmansworth, Barton Stacey, Bull's Copse, Bullington, Butler's Cross, Chilbolton, Cowesfield, Crawley, Curtishall, Enham Alamein, Farley Chamberlayne, Fullerton, Fyfield, Grateley, Hazeley, Henton, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Linkenholt, Little Somborne, Longstock, Lower Chute, Ludgershall, Lydington, Middle Wallop, Milland, Monk Sherborne, Nether Wallop, Newton Stacey, Nuthanger, Over Wallop, Penton Mewsey, Penton Grafton, Penton Hook, Redenham, Rookley, Rotherfield Peppard, Runwick, Shipton Bellinger, S outh Tidworth, St John's Wood, Stoke, Stoke Charity, Stoford, Sutton Scotney, Tangley, Thruxton, Upper Clatford, Upper Chute, Vernham Dean, Waltham Chase, West Wellow, Weston, Wherwell, Wildhern, Wingates, Woodgreen, and Woolton Hill.
