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Wedding Hire: Why You Don't Need Exact Numbers to Place Your Order

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: April 2019
Not knowing your final guest count is not a reason to delay booking wedding hire. Here's why ordering early with approximate numbers makes sense.

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Wedding Hire: Why You Don't Need Exact Numbers to Place Your Order

A Day in the Life of Our Warehouse Staff

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: March 2022
Our warehouse team starts loading vans before 8am and keeps working until the last van is unloaded. Here's what a typical day looks like.

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A Day in the Life of Our Warehouse Staff

LPG Patio Heater Hire: Why We Redesigned Our Range

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: October 2022
Getting a patio heater lit should not require specialist knowledge. Here's how we redesigned our range to make it easier and safer for customers to use.

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LPG Patio Heater Hire: Why We Redesigned Our Range

Expo Hire's New Website: What's Changed and Why

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: November 2022
Expo Hire has brought all its regional websites under one roof at expohire.com, with live stock levels, improved logistics and lower local delivery prices.

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Expo Hire's New Website: What's Changed and Why

The Lifespan of an Expo Hire Product: How We Source, Maintain and Retire Stock

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: August 2022
The quality of hire equipment depends on how well it is looked after between jobs. Here's how Expo Hire manages every product from sourcing through to retirement.

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The Lifespan of an Expo Hire Product: How We Source, Maintain and Retire Stock

Table and Chair Hire: An Introduction for All Types of Events

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: September 2022
From round banqueting tables for wedding receptions to theatre-style conference setups, this guide covers table and chair hire for every type of event.

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Table and Chair Hire: An Introduction for All Types of Events

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

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: 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

Cutlery and Crockery Hire: Matching Your Place Settings

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: May 2022
The right plate and cutlery combination depends on what you are serving. Here's how to match them for weddings and banqueting events.

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Cutlery and Crockery Hire: Matching Your Place Settings

Furniture Rental: Access, Storage and What to Prepare

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: November 2022
Access, storage, loading requirements and booking lead times all affect how furniture rental goes on the day. Here is what to think through before placing your order.

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Furniture Rental: Access, Storage and What to Prepare

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

Fri 24th April 2026 Originally Published: 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
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