Christening Reception Hire
Christening Reception Hire
Christening receptions are relaxed family gatherings, often held at home, in a village hall, or at a hired room. The common challenge is having enough seating, tableware, and serving equipment for a larger group than a home can usually accommodate. We hire everything from tables and chairs to full crockery sets and linen for christening receptions across England and Wales.
For a seated christening lunch or tea, we hire rectangular and round banqueting tables alongside folding chairs, Cross Back chairs, and Chiavari chairs. White folding chairs are a popular choice for christenings because they are light, easy to arrange, and suit the occasion without being overly formal. We also hire high chairs for younger guests. For christenings of 50 or more, round tables at 5ft or 6ft diameter create a more sociable layout than rows of rectangular tables.
We hire full place settings including plates, side plates, cups and saucers, and cutlery. For a christening tea with sandwiches and cake, cups and saucers and side plates are the main requirement. For a sit-down lunch, we supply the full setting. Glassware for soft drinks, prosecco, and wine is available alongside. We deliver clean and collect after the event, so there is no washing up for the family to deal with.
White and ivory tablecloths are the standard choice for christenings. We hire them in sizes to fit rectangular and round tables, in full floor-length and half-drop options. Napkins are available in matching colours, and chair covers can be added if you are using folding chairs and want a cleaner finish.
For a buffet or afternoon tea spread, we hire serving platters, cake stands, tiered cake trays, and serving utensils. Hot water urns are available for tea and coffee service. For larger christenings with a catered buffet, chafing dishes keep food warm through service, and trestle tables with a cloth give the caterer a proper serving station.
Most christening receptions include a toast to the new arrival, and having the right glassware makes this moment feel properly marked. We hire champagne flutes in quantities from 20 upwards, which covers the minimum requirement for a prosecco toast at a christening of 20 to 80 guests. If you are expecting guests who prefer a soft drink alternative, we also hire tumblers and juice glasses that can be included in the same order.
For christenings where drinks are served throughout the reception rather than at a single toast, wine glasses and prosecco flutes can be mixed in the same order. We supply everything clean and collect it after the event, so there is nothing to wash up or return.
All stock levels are shown live on the website. Orders can be placed online at any time without calling for availability. The standard hire period covers three days: delivery the day before your event and collection the day after. Expo Hire delivers across England and Wales from 11 depots.
For larger orders, the Large Order Deposit Scheme lets you reserve stock with a 25% deposit well ahead of the event date. A Minor Damage Waiver is available to cover accidental damage.
