Birmingham Event and Catering Equipment Hire

Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment to Birmingham and the surrounding area. As the UK's second-largest city, Birmingham hosts a wide range of events throughout the year: large-scale corporate conferences and trade exhibitions at the ICC Birmingham and NEC, concerts and sporting events at Utilita Arena, gala dinners at city centre hotels, weddings across the West Midlands, and university events at the University of Birmingham and Aston University. The city sits at the centre of the national motorway network, which means Expo Hire can reach venues across the wider West Midlands with ease. Whether your event is for 20 or 2,000 guests, Expo Hire can supply the furniture and equipment you need.

Equipment Available for Birmingham Events

Expo Hire stocks a full range of event furniture and catering equipment, available for short-term hire across Birmingham and the West Midlands. All items are delivered clean, in good condition and ready to use.

Chair hire — chiavari chairs, folding chairs, banqueting chairs, conference chairs and bar stools
Table hire — round banqueting tables, trestle tables, poseur tables and rectangular folding tables
Linen hire — tablecloths in a range of colours, napkins and chair covers with sashes
Crockery hire — dinner plates, side plates, bowls and cups with saucers
Glassware hire — wine glasses, champagne flutes, tumblers and water jugs
Catering equipment — chafing dishes, bain maries, hot cupboards, water urns and serving equipment

If you need a full furniture package for a seated dinner or conference, Expo Hire can supply everything from the tables and chairs down to the cutlery. Browse the full catalogue to check availability and get a price for your event.

Popular Birmingham Venues and Events

Expo Hire supplies equipment to a wide range of venues across Birmingham and the West Midlands, from large convention centres to university dining halls and hotel function rooms. Below are some of the most common venues the team supplies:

ICC Birmingham — conferences and exhibitions drawing hundreds to thousands of delegates; conference chairs, trestle tables, poseur tables, glassware and catering equipment are regularly ordered for hospitality areas and breakout spaces
NEC (National Exhibition Centre) — trade shows, consumer exhibitions and product launches across multiple halls; trestle tables, chair hire and catering equipment for exhibitor stands and event catering areas
Utilita Arena Birmingham — pre-show VIP receptions, sporting hospitality and gala dinners in the arena's event spaces; poseur tables, bar stools, glassware and linen are frequent orders
University of Birmingham Great Hall — graduation dinners, college banquets and formal academic events; chiavari chairs, round banqueting tables, crockery and full linen sets are standard requirements
Edgbaston Stadium — cricket hospitality, sporting dinners and corporate box events during the cricket season; round tables, chairs and glassware for multiple hospitality suites
Aston University — student balls, charity fundraising dinners and graduation celebrations; full banqueting packages including chairs, tables, linen and crockery

Expo Hire delivers to any venue in Birmingham and the surrounding area. For managed venues with specific loading arrangements or delivery windows, contact the team before placing your order.

Delivery to Birmingham

Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Birmingham and the surrounding postcodes, including B1 to B45 (Birmingham city), Solihull (B90-B93), Wolverhampton (WV postcodes), Walsall (WS), West Bromwich, Dudley (DY) and Coventry (CV). Delivery charges are calculated by distance from the depot at checkout.

Birmingham's event venues are well-served by Expo Hire. Equipment for events at the NEC, ICC Birmingham or Utilita Arena can be delivered directly to the loading bay or to an on-site event co-ordinator, subject to venue access arrangements. Contact Expo Hire before ordering if your event is at a managed venue with specific delivery windows.

Events Served in Birmingham

Expo Hire supplies equipment for a broad range of events in Birmingham and the West Midlands:

Corporate dinners, awards ceremonies and gala events
Conferences, seminars and product launches at venues including the ICC Birmingham and NEC
Weddings and wedding receptions at hotels, barns and licensed venues
Charity fundraisers and black-tie balls
University events, graduation dinners and freshers fairs at the University of Birmingham and Aston University
Outdoor festivals, markets and street food events
School proms and end-of-year celebrations
Private parties and milestone birthday events
Sporting hospitality at Edgbaston Stadium, Villa Park and other West Midlands sports venues
Community celebrations, cultural festivals and public events across the city

Birmingham is one of the UK's largest events cities outside London, with a high concentration of conference and exhibition facilities. Expo Hire has supplied equipment to events of all sizes across the city and can accommodate large orders with short lead times.

How Much Equipment Do You Need?

Order quantities depend on your guest numbers and event format. A seated dinner for 100 typically requires around 110 chairs, 13 round tables, 100 place settings and 200 glasses. A standing networking event for the same numbers needs fewer tables but more glassware.

Expo Hire has no minimum order — you can hire as few or as many items as your event requires. The website shows live stock levels, so you can check availability for your date before ordering. For events over 500 guests, contact the team to confirm stock.

How to Order

Check availability and pricing on the Expo Hire website. Add items to your basket, select your delivery and collection dates, and place your order online. Expo Hire will deliver on your chosen date and return to collect once your event is over. For large or complex orders, call the team to discuss your requirements. See the how to order page for full details.