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Run a World Cup 2026 Watchalong with Expo Hire

Fri 24th April 2026
Expo Hire has everything you need for a World Cup 2026 watchalong, from folding beer bench sets and rattan lounge furniture to patio heaters and commercial BBQs. We deliver across England and Wales.

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Run a World Cup 2026 Watchalong with Expo Hire

Hiring Equipment for Funeral Receptions and Wakes

Fri 24th April 2026
Wakes and funeral receptions typically run for two to three hours, with guests moving between seating and a tea or buffet service. The right equipment covers tables, chairs, crockery, urns and chafing dishes. This guide sets out quantities and delivery logistics for guest counts from 40 to 120.

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Hiring Equipment for Funeral Receptions and Wakes

Street Party Equipment Hire: A Planning Checklist

Fri 24th April 2026
A successful street party needs council approval, public liability insurance and the right mix of furniture and catering equipment. This checklist covers every hire item from trestle tables and gazebos to urns and chafing dishes, with quantity guides for 60, 100 and 150 guests.

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Street Party Equipment Hire: A Planning Checklist

How to Set Up a Mobile Bar at an Event

Fri 24th April 2026
A mobile bar needs more than a counter and some glasses. Bar counter sections, refrigeration, poseur tables, ice buckets and correct cable management all affect how smoothly service runs. This guide covers layout, quantities and setup for both indoor and outdoor events.

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How to Set Up a Mobile Bar at an Event

Equipment Checklist for Running a Beer Festival

Fri 24th April 2026
A beer festival needs the right combination of seating, glassware and bar infrastructure for multiple sessions and high turnover. This checklist covers picnic benches, refectory tables, pint and tasting glasses, bar counters, outdoor heating and waste stations, with quantity guides based on session headcount.

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Equipment Checklist for Running a Beer Festival

Exam Hall Furniture Hire for Schools and Colleges

Fri 24th April 2026
Schools, colleges and universities need exam furniture that meets JCQ spacing regulations, delivers before 7am and collects the same day the exams finish. This guide covers desk sizes, spacing calculations, invigilator tables and ordering lead times for the exam season.

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Exam Hall Furniture Hire for Schools and Colleges

Setting Up a Temporary Catering Kitchen

Fri 24th April 2026
A temporary catering kitchen covers two main scenarios: a venue kitchen closed for a refit and a festival or outdoor event where no fixed kitchen exists. Both need the same core equipment but different power infrastructure. This guide covers what to order, how much power you need and what food safety rules apply.

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Setting Up a Temporary Catering Kitchen

Poseur Table Hire: Sizes, Uses and Quantities

Fri 24th April 2026
Poseur tables stand at 110cm, which is standing height for most adults. They suit drinks receptions, trade show displays and networking events where standing keeps guests moving. This guide covers sizes, tablecloth options, how many to order per event type and how bar stools factor into the decision.

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Poseur Table Hire: Sizes, Uses and Quantities

Chafing Dish Hire: Types, Fuel and Setup

Fri 24th April 2026
Chafing dishes keep hot food at serving temperature without a power supply, which makes them the standard choice for buffets, outdoor events and venues without full kitchen access. This guide covers the three main sizes, the difference between gel and wick fuel, water pan setup and how many dishes to order per menu.

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Chafing Dish Hire: Types, Fuel and Setup

Rattan Furniture Hire for Outdoor Events

Fri 24th April 2026
Rattan furniture gives outdoor events a relaxed, residential atmosphere that suits garden parties, outdoor weddings and festival VIP areas. UV-stabilised resin rattan handles outdoor conditions across a full summer season. This guide covers configurations, ground conditions, parasol pairing and how many sets to order for a lounge zone.

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Rattan Furniture Hire for Outdoor Events
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