Ideas, Inspiration and Insights

Browse the Expo Hire blog posts to help you plan your upcoming event

How Many Glasses of Champagne Are in a Bottle?

Tue 1st September 2026

A standard 750ml bottle of champagne pours 6 glasses at the standard 125ml serve. Order too few and the toast runs dry before the speeches finish.

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How Many Glasses of Champagne Are in a Bottle?

How Many Water Jugs Do You Need for an Event?

Tue 1st September 2026

Water jugs get forgotten in the planning until the venue is dry by the main course. Plan one jug per 6-8 seated guests, or one per 15-20 at a standing reception.

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How Many Water Jugs Do You Need for an Event?

Who's Responsible for Waste Removal at Your Event?

Tue 1st September 2026

Most venues do not clear event waste as part of their standard hire fee. Work out who is responsible before the day, not after the bins are overflowing.

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Who's Responsible for Waste Removal at Your Event?

How to Maximise Trade Show Success by Hiring Exhibition Furniture

Fri 28th August 2026 Originally Published: April 2024
Elevate your booth's appeal and functionality with expertly chosen exhibition furniture from Expo Hire. Impress attendees and maximize your trade show ROI.

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How to Maximise Trade Show Success by Hiring Exhibition Furniture

Outdoor Heater Hire: Gas, Electric and Infrared Compared

Fri 28th August 2026 Originally Published: May 2026

This guide compares gas, electric, and infrared heating options for events held in England and Wales. Selecting the correct outdoor heater hire equipment depends on the size of the space, power availability, and the duration of the event.

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Outdoor Heater Hire: Gas, Electric and Infrared Compared

Pay in 3 with Klarna

Fri 28th August 2026

You can now split your hire cost into 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna. Choose it at checkout, same as any other payment method.

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Pay in 3 with Klarna

Get Ready for Conference and Exhibition Season

Fri 28th August 2026

Summer bookings are winding down and conference and exhibition season is starting. Here is what to book now and why early ordering matters this time of year.

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Get Ready for Conference and Exhibition Season

The Complete Conference Hire Checklist

Fri 28th August 2026

A conference has more moving parts than a wedding or party. Here is everything to plan for, from registration through to the last coffee break.

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The Complete Conference Hire Checklist

Budgeting for Your Conference: Real Products, Real Prices

Fri 28th August 2026

Conference budgets get built on guesswork more often than they should. Here is what our most-hired conference items actually cost, so you can plan against real numbers.

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Budgeting for Your Conference: Real Products, Real Prices

Christmas Party Hire: Booking Deadlines for November and December

Fri 28th August 2026

December books out depot by depot, not all at once. Here is a rough deadline calendar so you know when to place your order.

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Christmas Party Hire: Booking Deadlines for November and December
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