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

Event Catering Equipment Checklist

Tue 28th April 2026
A complete catering equipment checklist for events of all sizes. Covers crockery, cutlery, glassware, serving dishes, kitchen equipment and bar kit — with quantities for 50 to 500 guests.

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Event Catering Equipment Checklist

How to Set Up a Tea and Coffee Station at an Event

Tue 28th April 2026
A tea and coffee station keeps guests comfortable at conferences and receptions. A guide to the equipment needed and how to set one up.

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How to Set Up a Tea and Coffee Station at an Event

Trestle Tables vs Banqueting Tables: Which Should You Hire?

Tue 28th April 2026
Trestle tables and banqueting tables both look similar but serve different purposes. Hiring the wrong one creates problems with tablecloth sizing and seating layout.

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Trestle Tables vs Banqueting Tables: Which Should You Hire?

How Far in Advance Should You Book Event Hire?

Tue 28th April 2026
Popular stock goes early during peak season. A guide to booking lead times for different event types and when to confirm your hire order.

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How Far in Advance Should You Book Event Hire?

Chiavari, Cross Back and Wishbone: Which Banqueting Chair to Hire?

Tue 28th April 2026
Chiavari, Cross Back, and Wishbone chairs each suit different occasions. This guide covers what each looks like and where each style works best.

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Chiavari, Cross Back and Wishbone: Which Banqueting Chair to Hire?

Eames Chair Hire for Events and Exhibitions

Tue 28th April 2026
Eames-style chairs come in a wide range of colours and work well at exhibitions, product launches, and breakout areas where a standard chair would feel anonymous.

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Eames Chair Hire for Events and Exhibitions

Tolix Chair Hire: Industrial Style Seating for Events and Cafes

Tue 28th April 2026
Tolix cafe chairs suit street food stalls, outdoor festival areas, and pop-up cafes. A guide to colours, quantities, and where they work well.

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Tolix Chair Hire: Industrial Style Seating for Events and Cafes

Serveware for Events: Platters, Trays and Vegetable Dishes

Tue 28th April 2026
Serving salvers, chafing dishes, and vegetable dishes get overlooked during event planning but matter during service. A guide to serveware quantities.

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Serveware for Events: Platters, Trays and Vegetable Dishes
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