Oxford hosts many events, from academic conferences and formal dinners to product launches and private functions. University colleges, historic civic buildings, and modern conference centres across the city stage these occasions.
Seating choice depends on the event format and venue style. Formal seated dinners suit the Chiavari banqueting chair — white frames for bright marquees and weddings, black frames for corporate galas, limewash for heritage and barn venues. Contemporary corporate events often use the Wishbone chair, which adds a sculptural element to table arrangements. For outdoor and informal setups, the Cross Back chair in oak works well at garden parties and vineyard events. We also supply stacking chairs for auditorium-style conference seating where large numbers are needed quickly.
Trade shows and exhibitions need furniture that moves quickly between setups. We stock standard exhibition chairs and exhibition tables for shell schemes and registration desks. These items stack efficiently and handle tight build schedules. For conference banquets and formal corporate dinners, the dark wood banqueting chair suits the traditional ballroom settings found across Oxford's hotel sector.
Seating is one part of a complete table arrangement. We supply linen hire to dress dining tables, crockery for food service, and glassware for drinks. Our Send It Back Dirty service applies to all crockery, glassware, and cutlery — items are returned unwashed and we handle cleaning. For outdoor evening events, commercial patio heaters extend the usable time on outdoor terraces and garden areas.
Expo Hire calculates delivery charges by road distance from the nearest depot. Delivery starts from £40 ex-VAT. Orders over £1,000 qualify for a 25% advance deposit payment option. Live stock levels and prices display on every product page — no need to call for a quote. We require no security deposit on any order. On delivery day you receive live vehicle tracking and an SMS ETA. Our drivers manage access arrangements at loading bays, freight elevators, and timed delivery windows at managed venues. After the event, we collect. Browse our full chair range and select your hire dates to check live availability.
Yes. Expo Hire delivers to Oxford from the nearest regional depot. Enter your venue postcode at checkout to confirm delivery coverage and see the exact carriage cost before placing your order.
Yes. Expo Hire is the only event hire company in the UK that delivers and collects on Sundays. Morning and afternoon windows are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Orders placed by midday on a working day can often be delivered the next day, subject to stock and route availability. For urgent requirements, call 0800 910 1100 — the team will check what is possible from the nearest depot.
The minimum order value is £50 ex-VAT excluding carriage. This applies to all delivery areas including Oxford.
See the full range with sizes, quantities, and live pricing on our chair hire page.
For more information, read our Event Chair Hire Guide.
