Cake International NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire | Expo Hire

Equipment Hire for Cake International

Cake International at the NEC Birmingham is the world's largest cake decorating show, drawing sugar craft artists, cake designers, equipment suppliers, ingredient brands, and enthusiastic home bakers. Exhibitors include specialist tool manufacturers, icing suppliers, cake stand retailers, and schools offering live demonstrations and masterclasses.

Why hire from Expo Hire

• The only hire company in the UK that delivers and collects on Sundays. Most competitors stop at Saturday. We cover every day of the week.
• Live order tracking on every delivery and collection. Track your driver in real time by order number and postcode. No other hire company in the UK offers this for both delivery and collection.
• Every order 100% guaranteed before you pay. We check live stock and logistics at the point of booking. No substitutions, no shortfalls, no calls the week before.
• Choose morning or afternoon for delivery and collection. No other hire company gives you this choice. Your venue, your schedule.
• No security deposit. No damage deposit. Ever. Expo Hire never holds your money.
• Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order. Accidental scratches and minor wear covered at no charge. Other companies charge 2–3% of your order total for the same cover.
• The widest product range in the event hire industry. Chairs, tables, catering, glassware, linen, heating, gazebos, staging, and more from a single supplier.
• The only hire company in the UK with live chat support seven days a week, 8am to 8pm. Every competitor closes at 5pm on weekdays. Get answers when you are planning, not just during office hours.

Our EventPro® furniture range suits the visual demands of a creative consumer show. Every item is built for the hire industry rather than retail - it holds its appearance across the full four-day show without the scuffs and wear that standard furniture accumulates under continuous public handling.

Display Tables for Cake Exhibits

Competition cakes and display pieces need stable, level surfaces at the right height for visitor viewing. Our table hire range includes plain-topped options in multiple sizes. Dress with a fitted tablecloth in white or ivory for a clean, classic presentation that lets the cake take centre stage. For multiple-tier arrangements, combining table heights creates visual interest across the display.

Retailers selling tools, moulds, and decorating equipment benefit from counter-height units that keep products at easy browsing height. Our showcase display cabinets offer glass-fronted secure display for higher-value items such as specialist cutters, airbrushes, and petal dust collections.

Demo Stations and Workshop Areas

Live demonstrations and paid masterclasses are central to Cake International. Our chair hire includes stackable banqueting chairs that set up and clear down quickly between sessions. For longer workshops, padded conference chairs keep participants comfortable across a two-hour class. Poseur tables at the demo station frontage give the instructor a raised working surface visible to seated attendees.

Catering Equipment for Food Demos

Baking demonstrations require basic kitchen infrastructure. Our catering equipment hire covers induction hobs for melting chocolate, hot water boilers for tea and coffee sampling, and under-counter fridges for keeping butter, cream, and fresh ingredients at temperature. Pair with crockery and cutlery for sampling platters. Our Send It Back Dirty policy applies to all hired tableware.

Delivery at the NEC

Expo Hire covers NEC Birmingham event hire and wider conference and exhibition hire across England and Wales.

We deliver to your stand number during your allocated build-up window. An SMS with an estimated arrival time and live tracking link goes out on the morning of delivery. Collection after the final day follows the same process. Delivery from £40 ex-VAT. Browse and order online, no quote needed.

Frequently asked questions

Do you deliver hire equipment to Cake International NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire?

Yes. Expo Hire delivers furniture, catering equipment, linen, glassware and tableware to Cake International NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire. Enter your event date and postcode at checkout to confirm availability and delivery cost.

What equipment do you hire for events at Cake International NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire?

Expo Hire supplies a full range of event equipment including banqueting chairs, trestle and round tables, linen, crockery, glassware, cutlery, bar equipment, catering warmers and outdoor furniture. All items are delivered and collected by Expo Hire — no self-collection.

Can I get a quote for an event at Cake International NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire?

Yes. Build your order at expohire.com and enter your delivery date and the postcode for Cake International NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire. The checkout shows a complete price including carriage before you confirm. For large orders over £1,000 ex-VAT, call 0800 910 1100 for a formal written quotation.

Do you deliver to Cake International NEC Birmingham Equipment Hire on Sundays?

Yes. Expo Hire delivers and collects 7 days a week including Sundays and Bank Holidays — the only event hire company in the UK to offer this.

About the NEC

he National Exhibition Centre is located in Marston Green, Solihull close to both Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International railway station. Opened in 1978, it has gone through various expansions and improvements to become the internationally renowned exhibition space it is today.

The NEC has a total of 20 interconnected halls offering a total of 190,000 square metres (2 million square feet) of floor space. There are 16,500 parking spaces spread out around the site, with a shuttle bus operating to and from all the car parks. Construction of the HS2 railway project will see a new railway station at Birmingham Interchange built close to the NEC and connected to the exhibition centre by a people mover.

Along with the Resorts World Arena, which is located on the NEC site, the National Exhibition Centre is operated by the NEC Group. The NEC Group also owns and operates Arena Birmingham and ICC Birmingham based in central Birmingham. Previously owned by Birmingham City Council, the NEC Group was sold to private investors in 2015 and is now owned by American investment company Blackstone.

At Expo Hire, we can appreciate the stress involved with setting up and breaking down a stand at an important exhibition and we want to do everything we can to help prevent it. We can deliver exhibition hire directly to your stand – simply confirm your event, hall and stand number when placing your order and we will do the rest.