Coventry Event and Catering Equipment Hire

Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment to Coventry and the surrounding area. Coventry has a growing events industry, with corporate dinners, concerts and sporting events at CBS Arena (formerly Ricoh Arena), theatre events at the Belgrade Theatre, weddings and community celebrations across the city throughout the year. As the 2021 UK City of Culture, Coventry developed a significant events infrastructure that continues to host large public events, arts programmes and cultural festivals. The city's two universities — Coventry University and the University of Warwick — run a busy academic events calendar throughout term time. Expo Hire covers Coventry and surrounding areas including Rugby, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth and Nuneaton.

Equipment Available for Coventry Events

Expo Hire stocks a full range of event furniture and catering equipment for hire across Coventry and Warwickshire.

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

Popular Coventry Venues and Events

Expo Hire supplies equipment to a wide range of Coventry venues, from the city's iconic cathedral ruins to university event spaces and stadium hospitality suites. Below are some of the most common venues the team supplies:

Coventry Cathedral — high-profile charity dinners, civic receptions and cultural events in the new cathedral and alongside the ruins; chiavari chairs, round tables and linen for seated dinners, poseur tables and glassware for standing receptions
CBS Arena (Coventry Building Society Arena) — concerts, sporting hospitality, product launches and large corporate events; conference chairs, trestle tables, poseur tables, bar stools and catering equipment for hospitality suites and event floors
University of Warwick — academic conferences, graduation dinners and corporate events at Warwick Arts Centre and campus venues; banqueting chairs, round tables and full tableware packages
Coventry University — student balls, charity fundraisers and graduation celebrations; chiavari chairs, round tables, linen and crockery for formal events
Coombe Abbey Hotel — weddings, corporate dinners and gala events at the historic country house hotel near Brinklow; banqueting furniture, linen and full tableware sets
Coventry Transport Museum — corporate receptions, charity events and product launches in the city centre museum's event spaces; poseur tables, bar stools, glassware and catering equipment

Expo Hire delivers to any venue in Coventry and the surrounding area. Contact the team in advance for events at managed venues with specific loading arrangements.

Delivery to Coventry

Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Coventry and surrounding areas, including Rugby (CV21-CV23), Kenilworth (CV8), Leamington Spa (CV31-CV32), Nuneaton (CV10-CV11) and surrounding Warwickshire postcodes. Delivery charges are calculated by distance from the depot at checkout.

Equipment can be delivered to CBS Arena and city centre venues. Contact Expo Hire for delivery access at managed venues.

Events Served in Coventry

Expo Hire supplies equipment for Coventry events including:

Corporate dinners and conferences at city hotels and function venues
Gala evenings and charity fundraisers
Weddings at hotels, country houses and licensed venues across Warwickshire
Sporting hospitality at CBS Arena
University events at Coventry University and the University of Warwick
Outdoor festivals and community events
School proms and college celebrations
Cultural events and arts sector gatherings drawing on Coventry's City of Culture legacy
Cathedral and civic events in the city centre

How Much Equipment Do You Need?

Order quantities depend on your guest numbers and event format. A seated dinner for 100 typically requires around 110 chairs, 13 round tables, 100 place settings and 200 glasses. A standing networking event for the same numbers needs fewer tables but more glassware.

Expo Hire has no minimum order — you can hire as few or as many items as your event requires. The website shows live stock levels, so you can check availability for your date before ordering. For events over 500 guests, contact the team to confirm stock.

How to Order

Browse the Expo Hire catalogue online, check availability for your dates, and place your order. Expo Hire delivers and collects around your event. See the how to order page for full details.