Colchester Event and Catering Equipment Hire
Colchester is the oldest recorded town in Britain, with a history stretching back to the Roman period, when it was known as Camulodunum. Today it hosts a busy events calendar across a range of venues. Colchester Castle, a Norman keep built on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius, provides a distinctive setting for private events and exhibitions, while the University of Essex at Wivenhoe Park runs graduation ceremonies, conferences and public lectures throughout the year. The Charter Hall and the Firstsite visual arts gallery also host corporate and cultural events in the town centre.
Equipment Available for Colchester Events
Expo Hire stocks a full range of event furniture and catering equipment, available for short-term hire across Colchester 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
Expo Hire supplies complete table, chair and linen packages for large banqueting events; call the team to discuss requirements for orders covering 200 or more covers.
Delivery to Colchester
Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Colchester and the surrounding postcodes, including Chelmsford, Ipswich, Braintree, Clacton-on-Sea and Sudbury. Delivery charges are calculated by distance from the depot at point of checkout.
Expo Hire delivers to university venues on the Wivenhoe Park campus and to private events at Colchester Castle and the surrounding heritage sites.
Events Served in Colchester
Expo Hire supplies equipment for a broad range of events in Colchester and the surrounding area:
- Corporate dinners, awards ceremonies and gala events
- Graduation events and academic conferences at the University of Essex
- Heritage and cultural events at Colchester Castle and Firstsite gallery
- Weddings and wedding receptions at hotels, barns and licensed venues
- Charity fundraisers and black-tie balls
- Agricultural and countryside events across the wider Essex area
- School proms and end-of-year celebrations
- Private parties and milestone birthday events
Colchester's location close to the Essex coast and the Stour Valley gives it a strong market for outdoor summer events and marquee receptions at farm venues and country estates.
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.
