Chelmsford Event and Catering Equipment Hire
Chelmsford is Essex's county city and a centre for events ranging from large-scale outdoor festivals to formal civic dinners and corporate functions. Hylands House and Estate on the western outskirts of the city is one of the region's most versatile event venues: the Grade II* listed house hosts dinners and private functions, while the wider parkland at Hylands Park has served as the site of V Festival and continues to host outdoor concerts and public events. Chelmsford City Racecourse at Great Leighs operates a full race season with corporate hospitality and marquee dining. Chelmsford Cathedral in the city centre is used for civic and ceremonial events, and the Civic Centre provides conference and meeting facilities. Anglia Ruskin University's Chelmsford campus runs graduation events and academic conferences, contributing to the city's events calendar throughout the academic year.
Equipment Available for Chelmsford Events
Expo Hire stocks a full range of event furniture and catering equipment, available for short-term hire across Chelmsford and the surrounding area. All items are delivered clean, in good condition 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
For outdoor events and festivals where large quantities of furniture are needed across multiple areas, Expo Hire can manage phased delivery to suit the event setup schedule.
Delivery to Chelmsford
Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Chelmsford and the surrounding postcodes, including Brentwood, Maldon, Braintree, Witham, Billericay and Basildon. Delivery charges are calculated by distance from the depot at point of checkout.
Hylands Park has established delivery routes and on-site logistics for large events. For Chelmsford City Racecourse and the venues within the city centre, the team can discuss access and timing requirements when you confirm your order.
Events Served in Chelmsford
Expo Hire supplies equipment for a broad range of events in Chelmsford and the surrounding area:
- Corporate dinners, awards ceremonies and gala events
- Outdoor concerts, public events and festivals at Hylands Park
- Race day hospitality at Chelmsford City Racecourse
- Graduation ceremonies and academic events at Anglia Ruskin University's Chelmsford campus
- Weddings and wedding receptions at hotels, country houses and licensed venues across Essex
- Charity fundraisers and black-tie balls
- School proms and end-of-year celebrations
- Private parties and milestone birthday events
Chelmsford's event market spans the full calendar, from the spring and summer outdoor season at Hylands Park to the corporate and charity events programme that runs through the autumn and winter months.
How to Order
Check availability and pricing on the Expo Hire website. Add items to your basket, select your delivery and collection dates, and place your order online. Expo Hire will deliver on your chosen date and return to collect once your event is over. For large or complex orders, call the team to discuss your requirements. See the how to order page for full details.
