Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is the South Coast's largest conference and entertainment venue, located in the heart of Bournemouth on the clifftop above the seafront. The BIC hosts trade conferences, exhibitions, political events, awards ceremonies, concerts and large private functions throughout the year. With a capacity of up to 5,000 and flexible hall configurations, the venue draws national and regional events throughout the year. Bournemouth station is a short distance away, with direct trains to London Waterloo and connections across the South of England.
Exhibitors, outside caterers and event contractors hire furniture and catering equipment from Expo Hire for events at the BIC.
The BIC hosts a broad range of event formats from large trade conferences to consumer exhibitions and corporate hospitality. For trade shows and professional events, poseur tables and bar stools create efficient meeting points on exhibition floors. For seated conference formats, conference chairs and tables suit classroom, theatre and boardroom configurations.
For exhibitors with larger stand footprints, Expo Hire can supply a mix of furniture covering different zones within a build, from hospitality corners with poseur tables and stools to seated meeting areas with conference chairs and rectangular tables.
The BIC is frequently used for large gala dinners, awards ceremonies and charity fundraising events. For seated events, Expo Hire supplies banqueting chairs, round tables, linen, crockery and glassware for outside caterers. For receptions before a dinner, poseur tables and bar stools provide standing drinks service areas. Both can be supplied as part of a single order.
Outside caterers working at the BIC use hired kitchen equipment to supplement their own kit. Chafing dishes, hot cupboards, water urns and bain maries handle large banquet service. For receptions, glassware, service equipment and jugs are the most common requirements. Expo Hire's catering equipment hire range covers the main items for BIC events.
Expo Hire delivers to the BIC and collects after the event. Build-up and breakdown schedules vary by event, and Expo Hire can work to the organiser's access window when you book. Equipment arrives clean and ready to use.
The BIC is on Exeter Road in Bournemouth town centre. For delivery charges, see Expo Hire's carriage pricing page. For shows with a fixed build-up window, book early to confirm delivery timing.
Expo Hire includes free Minor Damage Waiver cover on all orders at no extra charge. This covers minor breakages and small items of damage during normal use. Full details are on the Minor Damage Waiver Scheme page.
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