Brighton Event and Catering Equipment Hire

Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment to Brighton and the surrounding area. Brighton has a distinctive events scene shaped by its coastal location, its two universities and a strong year-round calendar of conferences, festivals and private events. Corporate conferences at Brighton Centre bring large delegations to the city, while the seafront location attracts outdoor festivals, charity galas and marquee events. Brighton Racecourse hosts race days with hospitality marquees, and the Amex Stadium draws sporting hospitality events throughout the football season. Weddings take place at seafront hotels, Sussex country houses and barn venues across the South Downs. Expo Hire covers Brighton and the surrounding Sussex postcodes seven days a week.

Equipment Available for Brighton Events

Expo Hire stocks a full range of event furniture and catering equipment for hire across Brighton and East Sussex.

Chair hire — chiavari chairs, folding chairs, banqueting chairs, conference chairs and bar stools
Table hire — round banqueting tables, trestle tables, poseur tables and rectangular folding tables
Linen hire — tablecloths in a range of colours, napkins and chair covers with sashes
Crockery hire — dinner plates, side plates, bowls and cups with saucers
Glassware hire — wine glasses, champagne flutes, tumblers and water jugs
Catering equipment — chafing dishes, bain maries, hot cupboards, water urns and serving equipment

Popular Brighton Venues and Events

Expo Hire supplies equipment to a wide range of Brighton venues, from large seafront conference centres to racecourse hospitality marquees and university event spaces. Below are some of the most common venues the team supplies:

Brighton Centre — large conferences, trade shows and award ceremonies drawing delegates from across the UK; conference chairs, trestle tables, poseur tables and catering equipment for hospitality areas
Brighton Racecourse — race day hospitality marquees and private dining events; round tables, chiavari chairs, linen, crockery and glassware for sit-down dining alongside the track
The Grand Hotel — corporate dinners, charity balls and wedding receptions; banqueting chairs, round tables and full tableware packages
Amex Stadium (Brighton and Hove Albion) — pre-match corporate hospitality, business dinners and sporting events; poseur tables, bar stools, glassware and catering equipment
University of Sussex — graduation events, departmental dinners and student charity balls; chiavari chairs, round banqueting tables, linen and crockery
Brighton Corn Exchange — gala dinners, awards evenings and product launches in a listed Victorian venue; banqueting furniture, linen and full tableware sets

Expo Hire delivers to any venue in Brighton and the surrounding area. For managed venues with restricted loading access, contact the team in advance to confirm delivery arrangements.

Delivery to Brighton

Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Brighton and the surrounding area, including Hove (BN3), Worthing (BN11-BN14), Eastbourne (BN20-BN23), Lewes (BN7), Haywards Heath (RH16) and surrounding Sussex postcodes. Delivery charges are calculated by distance from the depot at checkout.

Equipment can be delivered to Brighton Centre and Brighton Racecourse. Contact Expo Hire for delivery access requirements at managed venues.

Events Served in Brighton

Expo Hire supplies equipment for Brighton events including:

Corporate conferences, seminars and product launches at Brighton Centre and city venues
Weddings and receptions at seafront hotels, Sussex barns and country houses
Outdoor events along the seafront and in Brighton and Hove parks
Race day hospitality and marquee events at Brighton Racecourse
Gala dinners and charity fundraisers
University events at the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex
Private parties and celebration events
Sporting hospitality at the Amex Stadium
Music festivals and outdoor public events across the city

How Much Equipment Do You Need?

Order quantities depend on your guest numbers and event format. A seated dinner for 100 typically requires around 110 chairs, 13 round tables, 100 place settings and 200 glasses. A standing networking event for the same numbers needs fewer tables but more glassware.

Expo Hire has no minimum order — you can hire as few or as many items as your event requires. The website shows live stock levels, so you can check availability for your date before ordering. For events over 500 guests, contact the team to confirm stock.

How to Order

Check availability and pricing online, then place your order through the Expo Hire website. Expo Hire delivers and collects around your event. See the how to order page for full details.