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Black Tie Dinner Hire: Furniture, Linen and Glassware Guide

Fri 24th April 2026
A black tie dinner requires a specific set of furniture and tableware. This guide covers round tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware, and pre-dinner reception equipment, with a quantities guide for 100 guests.

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Black Tie Dinner Hire: Furniture, Linen and Glassware Guide

Burns Night Hire: Equipment for Suppers and Celebrations

Fri 24th April 2026
Burns Night suppers hosted in England follow the traditional format: pre-dinner drinks, a three-course haggis supper, and whisky toasts. This guide covers the hire equipment for events of all sizes.

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Burns Night Hire: Equipment for Suppers and Celebrations

Open Day Hire: Tables, Chairs and Catering Equipment

Fri 24th April 2026
Open days span registration, presentations, refreshments, and outdoor activity. This guide covers the hire equipment needed for each area, with quantity guidance for school, university, and corporate formats.

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Open Day Hire: Tables, Chairs and Catering Equipment

40th, 50th and 60th Birthday Party Hire: A Complete Guide

Fri 24th April 2026
Milestone birthdays often end up larger than planned. This guide covers the furniture, glassware, and catering equipment you need for a 40th, 50th or 60th birthday party, from 40 guests to 150.

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40th, 50th and 60th Birthday Party Hire: A Complete Guide

Christening Reception Hire: Equipment for Home and Venue Events

Fri 24th April 2026
Christening receptions fall into two formats: home garden party and hired venue. This guide covers the furniture, catering equipment, and glassware needed for both, with quantity guides for 30 to 80 guests.

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Christening Reception Hire: Equipment for Home and Venue Events

Children's Party Hire: Tables, Chairs and Catering Equipment

Fri 24th April 2026
Expo Hire is a commercial hire supplier, best suited to larger children's events: school fetes, community parties, and large family garden gatherings rather than small home birthday parties.

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Children's Party Hire: Tables, Chairs and Catering Equipment

Cultural Celebration Hire: Equipment for Diwali, Eid and Lunar New Year Events

Fri 24th April 2026
Diwali, Eid, and Lunar New Year celebrations often involve large numbers of guests, multi-course meals, and in some cases outdoor elements. This guide covers tables, crockery, catering equipment, and outdoor heating for events of this type.

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Cultural Celebration Hire: Equipment for Diwali, Eid and Lunar New Year Events

Wine Tasting Event Hire: Glassware, Tables and Equipment

Fri 24th April 2026
Wine tasting events require more glassware per head than almost any other type of event. This guide covers the hire quantities for corporate wine tastings, charity wine evenings, and private events.

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Wine Tasting Event Hire: Glassware, Tables and Equipment

Networking Event Hire: Poseur Tables, Bar Furniture and Catering

Fri 24th April 2026
Networking events come in standing and seated formats, and many combine both. This guide covers poseur tables, bar furniture, glassware, and canape equipment for corporate events of 50 to 150 guests.

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Networking Event Hire: Poseur Tables, Bar Furniture and Catering

Private Dining Hire: Tables, Chairs and Tableware for Intimate Events

Fri 24th April 2026
Private dining events need a considered selection of furniture and tableware. This guide covers round and long-table formats, chairs, crockery, glassware, and linen for events of 10 to 40 guests.

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Private Dining Hire: Tables, Chairs and Tableware for Intimate Events
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