Oxford Event Hire: Furniture and Equipment for Events

College Formals and May Balls

Sourcing equipment for Oxford colleges requires precision. Planners managing May balls and gaudy dinners need reliable oxford event hire services to secure the right setup. Expo Hire stocks Chiavari chairs and an inventory of formal dining crockery for college hall settings.

Outside caterers working at these venues often bring their own equipment. You can source catering equipment including 9-litre chafing dishes, hot plates and 20-litre water urns directly from our site. This removes the capital outlay for independent caterers.

Corporate Events at Oxford Venues

The city sustains a strong corporate market, from conference meetings at the Bodleian Library Divinity School to product launches at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Expo Hire supplies banquet-style tables, conference seating and glassware for drinks receptions.

Many conference venues operate on an empty-room basis, meaning organisers source furniture hire independently. Planners rely on our EventPro® range of commercial-grade furniture. We deliver straight to your venue with live vehicle tracking and SMS ETA notifications on the day.

Weddings in and Around Oxford

The Oxfordshire countryside features diverse wedding venues, from converted barns to college gardens and marquee sites. Round tables in 5ft and 6ft diameters pair well with Chiavari chairs for large receptions. Expo Hire carries stock in sufficient volume for events of all sizes, operating from 11 regional depots across England and Wales.

You can add White and ivory table linen to fit both round and rectangular tables. We stock matching napkins separately or as part of a complete linen hire package.

Glassware and Tableware

A complete table setting for a formal dinner typically includes 12oz wine glasses, half-pint water glasses, 6-inch side plates and 10-inch dinner plates. Expo Hire stocks all these items. You can select individual lines or build a full table package. We pack Glassware in stackable crates for safe transport.

Crockery comes in plain white to match formal settings. Our "Send It Back Dirty" service covers all crockery, glassware and cutlery. You return the items unwashed, and we handle the cleaning.

Delivery for Oxford Event Hire

Expo Hire delivers directly to your venue. Delivery pricing starts from £40 ex-VAT and calculates automatically based on road distance from our nearest depot. Check the carriage information page for full details.

Every order includes a free minor damage waiver scheme. This covers accidental breakages during your rental period, removing the need for a security deposit on glass and crockery. You can view live stock levels and prices directly on our website. Select your dates and book your oxford event hire online today.

College and academic events in Oxford

Oxford's college halls and gardens host formal dinners, garden parties, and graduation events with strict furniture requirements. Hall dinners need long refectory-style tables with matching benches or chairs. Garden parties need garden chairs and bistro tables or Chiavari chairs with round dining tables under gazebos. Expo Hire delivers to all Oxford colleges and venues.

Corporate and conference hire in Oxford

Oxford's Saïd Business School and the East Oxford Community Centre host corporate conferences and events. Stacking chairs for conference setups and folding tables for breakout areas are available with live stock and Sunday delivery.