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Glass Hire: What Waitrose No Longer Offers and What You Should Know

Tue 1st March 2022
Free glass hire from supermarkets is long gone. Before booking glassware hire elsewhere, read what hidden costs to look out for.

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Glass Hire: What Waitrose No Longer Offers and What You Should Know

Coffee Machine Hire: Bean to Cup, Percolators and Which to Choose

Thu 17th February 2022
Not all coffee machines work the same way. This guide explains the difference between bean-to-cup machines and percolators, and when to use each.

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Coffee Machine Hire: Bean to Cup, Percolators and Which to Choose

Party Furniture Hire: LED Furniture, Sofas and How to Order

Wed 2nd February 2022
The right furniture can lift a party from ordinary to memorable. Here's what Expo Hire offers for events that need something beyond standard chairs and tables.

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Party Furniture Hire: LED Furniture, Sofas and How to Order

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

Tue 4th 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

Gazebo Hire: What to Know Before You Book

Sun 19th May 2019
Pop-up gazebo hire is straightforward once you know how to handle wind, weights and setup. Here's what to know before you book.

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Gazebo Hire: What to Know Before You Book

Send It Back Dirty: How the Service Works for Crockery, Cutlery and Glassware

Sun 19th May 2019
Sending hire equipment back dirty is included in the price, but there are a few things to prepare first to avoid damage and extra charges.

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Send It Back Dirty: How the Service Works for Crockery, Cutlery and Glassware

PAT Testing and Gas Safe Checks: How We Keep Hire Equipment Safe

Mon 29th April 2019
Before any piece of electrical or gas catering equipment leaves our warehouse, it goes through thorough safety checks. Here's how it works.

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PAT Testing and Gas Safe Checks: How We Keep Hire Equipment Safe

Street Food Equipment Hire: Health, Safety and Power

Mon 22nd April 2019
Street food equipment hire comes with real obligations around gas certification, PAT testing and power supply. Read this before you book.

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Street Food Equipment Hire: Health, Safety and Power

Catering Hire: Questions That Cause Problems (and Better Ones to Ask)

Mon 22nd April 2019
Certain questions cause problems for everyone involved. Here's what to ask instead when ordering catering hire.

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Catering Hire: Questions That Cause Problems (and Better Ones to Ask)

Are You Ready for Collection? How to Prepare Hire Equipment for Return

Mon 8th April 2019
A few steps before collection day will save time and prevent unnecessary charges. Here's what to prepare.

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Are You Ready for Collection? How to Prepare Hire Equipment for Return
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