Banqueting furniture, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment for weddings across England and Wales. Live pricing and availability online.
Couples who hire wedding equipment directly rather than through a venue can save significantly on the total cost. Venues mark up hired items considerably, and buying furniture, crockery or glassware outright for a single occasion makes no financial sense. Hiring directly from Expo Hire means paying the hire rate only, choosing exactly what is needed and not being limited to whatever the venue includes in its packages.
Pricing and availability show live online, and orders can be placed without requesting a quote. The standard hire period is three days, which covers delivery the day before the wedding and collection the day after. Order tracking lets you follow the delivery in real time. Popular wedding hire categories include banqueting tables in round or rectangular formats, chairs in banqueting and chiavari styles, linen in a range of colours, crockery sets for full place settings, glassware for wine, water and champagne, and catering equipment for wedding caterers setting up a kitchen on site.
For barn conversions, marquees and dry-hire venues where the couple or caterer provides everything, hire quantities can be substantial. A 100-guest wedding needs around 100 chairs, 12 to 14 round tables, 100 place settings of crockery, 300 pieces of glassware and a full complement of linen. All of this is available from a single order with a single delivery and collection schedule.
No matter how big or small your wedding is, one thing that they will all have in common is that your guests will need to have somewhere to sit during the wedding meal. We have a wide range of wedding chairs for hire and wedding chair cover hire to give you various options for how you want your arrangements to look. Our wooden banquetiing chairs are elegantly finished yet are sturdy and comfortable for people to sit on.
Chiavari chairs were originally designed by an Italian cabinet maker in the 19th century as a reworking of a French Empire style and quickly grew in popularity not only for the way they looked but for their comparative sturdiness. These chairs have remained a favourite for weddings and events even now in the 21st century due to their simple elegance and style.
We also have a wide selection of tables available. From our sturdy folding banqueting tables for a wedding meal, to poseur tables for the evening bar setting to bar benches and tables if you're having an outside affair, we've got them all. There is a large selection of linen available in various colours to match the theme and aesthetic of your wedding reception.
The wedding breakfast is a hugely important part of any wedding day and having the right catering equipment hire can make it a whole lot easier. Our range of kitchen hire is not only great in price but also absolutely reliable. We work with wedding caterers throughout the local area to help them make your day special.
With couples increasingly organising their own catering for their wedding, we've built a range of catering equipment to help enable them to keep costs down. We have both electric and LPG ovens which are great for indoor and outdoor cooking respectively, while our fridges are perfect for keeping drinks cold ready to serve guests. We also have a great range of warming equipment for those looking to serve buffet style food at their reception.
Crockery and cutlery are essential items for your guests to eat with, and our range is both simple and elegant at a price that isn't going to break the bank. Whether your guests are drinking bubbly or beer, wine or cocktails at the reception they will need glassware to drink it from. With a massive range of glassware hire available we can help with whatever you need, from champagne flutes for the toasts to beer and pilsner glasses for the evening celebration.
Understanding that different events demand different styles of tableware, we provide a well-curated selection of plates to cater to your specific needs. Whether you’re looking for classic white dinner plates for a formal banquet or contemporary graphite plates for a modern aesthetic, we have the right options for you
Classic White Porcelain Plates: Timeless and elegant, our Classic Dinner Plate – 10" suits a wide range of occasions, from weddings to corporate dinners. Available in multiple sizes, these plates offer a clean and sophisticated presentation. We also offer other types of plates in this classic collection to suit your event’s needs.
Graphite Collection Plates: Ideal for those looking to make a bold statement, our Graphite Coupe Dinner Plate – 11" adds a contemporary edge to any dining setup. The dark grey finish enhances the vibrancy of the food served, making it a popular choice for high-end events. We also provide other shapes and sizes in this collection.
Storm Grey Plates: Offering a more subtle touch of color, our Storm Coupe Dinner Plate – 11" is perfect for rustic or understated settings. It pairs beautifully with neutral tones, adding warmth and charm to your table. We have additional plates in this collection for various needs and styles.
Working out delivery costs is easy with Expo Hire — simply use our carriage calculator to find which of our branches is near to you. Tap your postcode in and it will confirm whether we cover that postcode, which of our 11 branches is closest to you, the cost for delivery from that branch, and any possible extra charges.
Once you have filled your basket and confirmed your delivery dates and postcode in the checkout, we will show you an itemised cost for delivery so you know exactly what you are paying for before you place your order.
Want to know when your delivery is coming? You can track your driver using our real-time maps on the day of delivery and collection. Simply enter your postcode and order number on our order tracking page and find out when our driver will arrive. We also send an automated text with a tracking link on the day.
For orders over £500, Expo Hire offers a 25% advance payment scheme. Pay a quarter of the order total to confirm your booking, with the remainder due 28 days before delivery.
There is no application form or quote needed — the checkout will automatically offer this option when the order value exceeds £500 and the delivery date is more than a month away. Full details are in our terms and conditions.
