Ideas, Inspiration and Insights

We pulled our own rate card and built a price index for the items event planners ask about most: chairs, tables, glassware, cutlery and linen. Every figure below is a live day-hire rate, ex VAT, taken directly from our current stock system in August 2026.

Chiavari chair prices shift with finish, order size and delivery distance. Here is what actually moves the number on your quote.

Conference and exhibition furniture works on different numbers to a wedding or dinner. Here is how to plan seating and stand furniture by delegate count and floor space.

Giant Jenga is the most-hired outdoor game we stock. The blocks start at 45cm, and the tower reaches well over a metre by the time a game gets competitive. This guide covers what we stock, the space each game needs, and which events they suit.

Ordering too few glasses is the most common mistake on glass hire orders. Guests put glasses down, pick up a fresh one, and the count adds up quickly. This guide covers quantities, glass types, and what to expect on delivery day.

Folding chairs are the most practical hire item for outdoor events, marquee receptions and large indoor gatherings. Light enough for one person to set out a hundred, stackable for return, and available in white or black to match almost any event colour scheme.

A marquee without heating is a gamble from May onwards and a certainty in September. This guide covers which heater types work inside a marquee, how many you need, and what to check with your marquee supplier before you order.

Poseur tables and bar stools work differently to standard dining furniture — they change how guests interact with a space. This guide covers the setups that work, the quantities you need, and what to combine them with.

Summer events demand reliable infrastructure. When hosting an outdoor gathering or a corporate BBQ, the equipment choices dictate the speed of service and the comfort of guests. Expo Hire supplies the practical hardware needed to run these events at scale, from professional-grade gas grills to seating arrangements that withstand the unpredictability of the British weather.