Bristol Event and Catering Equipment Hire

Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment to Bristol and the surrounding area. Bristol has a varied events calendar, from corporate conferences and exhibitions on the harbourside to outdoor festivals, weddings in the surrounding countryside and charity dinners at venues including Ashton Gate and Bristol Beacon. The city's creative industry concentration means a regular calendar of product launches, networking events and awards evenings alongside the more traditional conference and banqueting work. Bristol is also a gateway to the wider West of England region, with Expo Hire covering Bath, the Cotswolds fringe and North Somerset as well as the city itself.

Equipment Available for Bristol Events

Expo Hire supplies a full range of event furniture and catering equipment for hire across Bristol and the West of England. All items are delivered clean and ready to use.

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 Bristol Venues and Events

Expo Hire supplies equipment to a wide range of Bristol venues, from harbourside conference centres to stadium hospitality suites and converted industrial spaces. Below are some of the most common venues the team supplies:

Ashton Gate Stadium — corporate hospitality events, awards dinners and conferences in the stadium's function suites; round tables, banqueting chairs, linen, crockery and glassware
Bristol Beacon — gala dinners, charity balls and awards evenings in the renovated concert hall; chiavari chairs, banqueting tables and full tableware sets
Tobacco Factory — creative industry events, product launches and informal dinners in Southville; trestle tables, folding chairs and catering equipment
SS Great Britain — corporate receptions, gala dinners and charity events in the historic dockside setting; poseur tables, bar stools, glassware and catering equipment for drinks receptions
University of Bristol — graduation ceremonies, departmental dinners and student events; chiavari chairs, round tables and full banqueting packages
Clifton Pavilion and city hotels — weddings, private dining and corporate dinners in Clifton and Redland; banqueting furniture, linen and full tableware packages

Expo Hire delivers to any venue in Bristol and the surrounding area. For managed venues with restricted access or specific delivery windows, contact the team in advance.

Delivery to Bristol

Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Bristol and nearby areas, including Bath (BA1-BA2), Clevedon (BS21), Keynsham (BS31), Thornbury (BS35), Yate (BS37), and surrounding postcodes in Avon, Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Equipment can be delivered to Bristol Harbourside venues, Ashton Gate Stadium and Bristol Beacon. For managed venues, confirm delivery access with your venue contact before ordering.

Events Served in Bristol

Expo Hire supplies equipment for events across Bristol and the wider region:

Corporate conferences and seminars at harbourside venues and city centre hotels
Gala dinners, awards evenings and charity fundraisers
Weddings at country houses, hotels and barn venues across Bristol and Somerset
Outdoor festivals and community events along the harbourside and in surrounding parks
University events at the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England
Sporting hospitality at Ashton Gate and Bristol County Ground
School proms and end-of-year celebrations
Product launches, creative industry events and networking evenings
Private parties and celebrations in Bath and the wider West of England

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 schedule. See the how to order page for full details.