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Event Furniture Layout Guide: Theatre, Cabaret, Banquet and More

Fri 24th April 2026
The layout you choose for an event affects how many people fit in the space and how they interact. Theatre, cabaret, banquet, rounds, and standing all produce different results in the same room.

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Event Furniture Layout Guide: Theatre, Cabaret, Banquet and More

Last-Minute Event Hire: How to Order With Short Notice

Fri 24th April 2026
Expo Hire can fulfil hire orders with a few days' notice, subject to stock availability. The earlier you contact the team, the more options are open — but short-notice orders are possible and handled regularly.

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Last-Minute Event Hire: How to Order With Short Notice

Masquerade Ball Hire: Furniture and Equipment Guide

Fri 24th April 2026
From poseur tables for the arrival drinks to chiavari chairs and crockery for the dinner, this guide covers everything you need to hire for a masquerade ball.

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Masquerade Ball Hire: Furniture and Equipment Guide

Halloween Party Hire: Tables, Chairs and Catering Equipment

Fri 24th April 2026
Halloween parties come in two formats: a standing cocktail party or a sit-down dinner. This guide covers the hire equipment for both, including outdoor garden setups and corporate Halloween events.

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Halloween Party Hire: Tables, Chairs and Catering Equipment

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

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

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
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