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Tolix Chair Hire: Industrial Style Seating for Events and Cafes

Tue 28th April 2026
Tolix cafe chairs suit street food stalls, outdoor festival areas, and pop-up cafes. A guide to colours, quantities, and where they work well.

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Tolix Chair Hire: Industrial Style Seating for Events and Cafes

Serveware for Events: Platters, Trays and Vegetable Dishes

Tue 28th April 2026
Serving salvers, chafing dishes, and vegetable dishes get overlooked during event planning but matter during service. A guide to serveware quantities.

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Serveware for Events: Platters, Trays and Vegetable Dishes

Fitted and Stretch Tablecloth Hire: When to Use Them

Tue 28th April 2026
Fitted tablecloths pull down over the table and stay put during service. Sizes, colours, and when a fitted cloth works better than a draped one.

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Fitted and Stretch Tablecloth Hire: When to Use Them

Square Tablecloth Hire: Sizes and When to Use Them

Tue 28th April 2026
Square tables need square linen. Sizes available, the right drop for different table dimensions, and when to use square tablecloths at an event.

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Square Tablecloth Hire: Sizes and When to Use Them

Gaming Equipment Hire for Events: Pool Tables, Table Tennis and More

Tue 28th April 2026
Pool tables, table tennis, air hockey, and garden games keep guests engaged during long events. Equipment hire for corporate days, garden parties, and festivals.

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Gaming Equipment Hire for Events: Pool Tables, Table Tennis and More

Event Safety Equipment Hire: Fire Safety, First Aid and Electrics

Tue 28th April 2026
Fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and electrical safety equipment for events. What to order if you are running outdoor events or temporary catering kitchens.

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Event Safety Equipment Hire: Fire Safety, First Aid and Electrics

Temporary Office Hire: Desks, Chairs, Screens and Equipment

Tue 28th April 2026
Desks, chairs, screens, and office equipment for temporary workspaces. Useful for construction site offices, film productions, and pop-up management facilities.

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Temporary Office Hire: Desks, Chairs, Screens and Equipment

Mannequin Hire for Fashion Shows, Exhibitions and Retail Events

Tue 28th April 2026
Mannequin hire for fashion shows, exhibition stands, retail pop-ups, and film productions. Male, female, and child mannequins available.

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Mannequin Hire for Fashion Shows, Exhibitions and Retail Events

Event Catering Equipment Checklist

Tue 28th April 2026
A complete catering equipment checklist for events of all sizes. Covers crockery, cutlery, glassware, serving dishes, kitchen equipment and bar kit — with quantities for 50 to 500 guests.

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Event Catering Equipment Checklist

Poseur Tables and Bar Stools: Planning a Standing Reception

Sat 25th April 2026
A standing reception with poseur tables and bar stools needs the right ratio of tables to guests and a layout that lets people move freely. This guide covers the numbers and the layout principles.

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Poseur Tables and Bar Stools: Planning a Standing Reception
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