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

Last-Minute Event Hire Orders: How We Can Help

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: July 2018
Stock showing as available online means you can place your order without calling us. Here's what to know when booking close to your event date.

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Last-Minute Event Hire Orders: How We Can Help

Wedding Hire Tips: Booking Early, Delivery and Avoiding Disappointment

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: July 2018
From booking early to tracking your delivery driver, here's what to consider when ordering wedding hire for spring and summer events.

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Wedding Hire Tips: Booking Early, Delivery and Avoiding Disappointment

Know Your Chair Hire: Folding, Banqueting, Conference and Designer

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: June 2019
Not sure which chairs to hire? This guide covers budget folding chairs, banqueting styles, conference chairs and designer options.

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Know Your Chair Hire: Folding, Banqueting, Conference and Designer

Shortlisted for the ESSA Innovation of the Year Award

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: November 2018
Expo Hire's parent company was shortlisted for the ESSA Innovation of the Year (Tech) Award, recognising its online-first approach to event hire.

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Shortlisted for the ESSA Innovation of the Year Award

Wedding Hire: Why You Don't Need Exact Numbers to Place Your Order

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: April 2019
Not knowing your final guest count is not a reason to delay booking wedding hire. Here's why ordering early with approximate numbers makes sense.

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Wedding Hire: Why You Don't Need Exact Numbers to Place Your Order

A Day in the Life of Our Warehouse Staff

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: March 2022
Our warehouse team starts loading vans before 8am and keeps working until the last van is unloaded. Here's what a typical day looks like.

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A Day in the Life of Our Warehouse Staff

LPG Patio Heater Hire: Why We Redesigned Our Range

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: October 2022
Getting a patio heater lit should not require specialist knowledge. Here's how we redesigned our range to make it easier and safer for customers to use.

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LPG Patio Heater Hire: Why We Redesigned Our Range

Expo Hire's New Website: What's Changed and Why

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: November 2022
Expo Hire has brought all its regional websites under one roof at expohire.com, with live stock levels, improved logistics and lower local delivery prices.

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Expo Hire's New Website: What's Changed and Why

The Lifespan of an Expo Hire Product: How We Source, Maintain and Retire Stock

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: August 2022
The quality of hire equipment depends on how well it is looked after between jobs. Here's how Expo Hire manages every product from sourcing through to retirement.

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The Lifespan of an Expo Hire Product: How We Source, Maintain and Retire Stock

Table and Chair Hire: An Introduction for All Types of Events

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: September 2022
From round banqueting tables for wedding receptions to theatre-style conference setups, this guide covers table and chair hire for every type of event.

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Table and Chair Hire: An Introduction for All Types of Events
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