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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

How to Reduce Event Hire Costs Without Cutting Corners

Thu 21st May 2026
Most overspend on event hire comes from over-ordering, choosing specialist items where standard ones would work, and splitting orders across multiple suppliers. This guide covers the decisions that have the most impact on the final bill.

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How to Reduce Event Hire Costs Without Cutting Corners

Last-Minute Event Hire: What’s Possible and What to Plan For

Tue 19th May 2026
Last-minute event hire is possible, but it depends on what you need and how much notice you can give. This guide covers what is available at short notice and how to book fast.

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Last-Minute Event Hire: What’s Possible and What to Plan For

Temporary Kitchen Hire for Institutions: Universities, Hospitals and Schools

Tue 19th May 2026
When a kitchen is out of action or capacity needs to increase fast, contract hire is often the quickest and most cost-effective solution. Here is how it works.

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Temporary Kitchen Hire for Institutions: Universities, Hospitals and Schools
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