Coventry Event Hire: Tables, Chairs and Catering Equipment

Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen and catering equipment to Coventry for conferences, university events, weddings and community gatherings across the West Midlands.

Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery and catering equipment to Coventry for conferences, university events, weddings and community gatherings across the West Midlands.

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Coventry's profile as an event destination has grown since its time as UK City of Culture in 2021. The city now has a stronger identity for cultural programming, public events and conference activity than in previous decades. Its two universities, its large and diverse population and its central location in the Midlands make it a practical base for regional events drawing attendees from across England.

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Conferences and Large-Format Events

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The Coventry Building Society Arena — previously the Ricoh Arena — is one of the Midlands' main conference and exhibition venues. Its event suites host exhibitions, trade shows, awards dinners and corporate away days with capacities from 50 to several thousand. Expo Hire supplies conference and banquet tables, banqueting and stacking chairs, and outside catering equipment for events at the Arena and similar large venues.

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Coventry's hotels — the Hilton, the Ramada and the Village Hotel — handle corporate dinners and business events throughout the year. Outside caterers working at these venues often need additional crockery, glassware and linen to supplement what the venue provides.

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University Events

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Coventry University and the University of Warwick both run a full calendar of formal and informal events. Graduation balls, alumni dinners, society events and academic conferences generate hire demand throughout the academic year. Warwick's conference facilities in particular attract national-level academic and professional events that require a full set of hire equipment.

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Expo Hire has supplied university events across the Midlands and understands the scheduling requirements that come with academic event timings. Chiavari chairs for formal dinners, trestle tables for conference setups and coffee and tea service equipment for day-long delegate events are all available. The minor damage waiver scheme is available for high-volume glassware events.

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Weddings in Coventry and Warwickshire

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Coventry and the surrounding county have a strong wedding venue offer. Coombe Abbey Hotel, Mallory Court and Wroxall Abbey Estate draw couples looking for country house settings within easy reach of the Midlands conurbation. The city itself has boutique hotels and civic venues for more urban celebrations.

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Outside caterers working at Warwickshire wedding venues need to bring crockery, glassware and service equipment. Expo Hire supplies complete table settings for weddings from 40 to 400 covers. Gold Chiavari chairs and dressed white linen are the most requested combination at Warwickshire country house venues. Round banquet tables in 4ft and 5ft diameter sizes accommodate most standard reception layouts.

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City of Culture Legacy Events

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Coventry's 2021 City of Culture designation left a legacy of community programming, cultural venues and an appetite for public events that has continued into subsequent years. Community arts events, outdoor gatherings in the city centre and neighbourhood festivals draw on hire equipment for temporary furniture and food service setups.

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Expo Hire supplies folding furniture and buffet equipment suited to community and cultural events. Quantities can be scaled for events from 50 to 500 people, and short-notice orders are accepted for smaller community gatherings.

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Equipment Available in Coventry

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  • Tables: round banquet tables (3ft–5ft), trestle tables, poseur tables and cocktail tables
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  • Chairs: gold and silver Chiavari chairs, padded banqueting chairs, folding chairs and bar stools
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  • Linen: tablecloths, napkins, chair covers and sashes in a range of colours
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  • Crockery: full dinner service, side plates, bowls, serving dishes and platters
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  • Glassware: wine glasses, champagne flutes, highball glasses and water jugs
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  • Catering equipment: chafing dishes, bain maries, coffee urns, hot boxes and buffet accessories
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Delivery to Coventry and the West Midlands

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Expo Hire delivers to Coventry, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Nuneaton, Birmingham and across the West Midlands. Delivery starts from £40, based on distance. Full pricing is on the delivery and carriage page.

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Deliveries run seven days a week. Equipment arrives clean and ready for use and is collected after the event without the need to wash or repack. For conferences and large corporate events, confirming stock well in advance avoids disappointment on peak dates. Same-week orders are accepted for smaller events subject to availability.

See also: Leicester event hire guide and Coventry event hire.

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