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Coffee Machine Hire for Events: Which Type and How Many Cups

Sun 31st May 2026
There are two main types of coffee machine available to hire for events: filter machines and bean-to-cup machines. They suit different formats, produce different results, and need different levels of attention during service. Here is how to choose between them.

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Coffee Machine Hire for Events: Which Type and How Many Cups

Setting Up a Draught Beer Bar at Your Event: A Guide to the Lindr Dispenser

Sun 31st May 2026

The Lindr Draught dispenser is a self-contained twin-tap beer machine that chills and pours without an external CO2 supply or gas line. You connect a keg, plug into a standard 13A socket, wait five to eight minutes, and start serving.

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Setting Up a Draught Beer Bar at Your Event: A Guide to the Lindr Dispenser

Deck Chair Hire: When to Use Them and How Many to Order

Sun 31st May 2026

Deck chairs work at outdoor events where guests sit for extended periods — outdoor cinema screenings, garden parties, festival chill-out areas. Each one takes up around 1.5m² in use and folds flat for transport. They stack ten high when folded.

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Deck Chair Hire: When to Use Them and How Many to Order

Popcorn Machine Hire for Events: Output, Setup and What to Buy

Sun 31st May 2026

A commercial popcorn machine is one of the easiest concession stands to run. Plug into a 13A socket, preheat for five minutes, add kernels and oil, and you're serving. The 8oz kettle stands 1.56m tall, so guests can see it across a room, and the smell draws people to the station.

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Popcorn Machine Hire for Events: Output, Setup and What to Buy

Summer Event Hire: What to Book Before the Season Runs Out

Sun 31st May 2026

June and July are the busiest months for outdoor event hire. Outdoor furniture, commercial BBQs and gazebos are the first items to go. If you are planning a corporate summer party, village fete, wedding reception or outdoor festival for this summer, confirm your order now.

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Summer Event Hire: What to Book Before the Season Runs Out

How Many Fire Extinguishers Do You Need at an Event?

Sun 31st May 2026

The Health and Safety Executive recommends at least one fire extinguisher per 200m² of floor space, with a maximum travel distance of 30 metres to reach one. For most marquees, outdoor catering areas and exhibition spaces, that means more than one unit.

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How Many Fire Extinguishers Do You Need at an Event?

Crockery Hire for Events: How Many Pieces Per Head and What to Order

Sun 31st May 2026
Guide to crockery hire quantities for seated dinners, buffets and drinks service, plus advice on style, breakage allowance and dirty returns.

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Crockery Hire for Events: How Many Pieces Per Head and What to Order

Bar Counter Heights Explained: Choosing the Right Stools

Sat 30th May 2026
A guide to bar stool hire covering counter-height versus bar-height stools, how to match them to your tables and how many to order for your event.

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Bar Counter Heights Explained: Choosing the Right Stools

Crockery Hire for Weddings: What to Order and How Many

Tue 26th May 2026
Wedding crockery hire guide for course counts, cake service, tea and coffee and the choice between bone china and standard porcelain.

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Crockery Hire for Weddings: What to Order and How Many

Chiavari Chair Hire: Styles, Colours and What Events They Suit

Sat 23rd May 2026
A guide to Chiavari chair hire covering the four main finishes, cushion options and the event types each style suits best.

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Chiavari Chair Hire: Styles, Colours and What Events They Suit
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