Crufts

Crufts is held every March at the NEC Birmingham and is the world's largest dog show. Alongside the competition rings and breed judging, the show has an extensive trade hall with pet product suppliers, nutrition brands, insurance companies, and accessory retailers selling to a large audience of dog owners, breeders, and enthusiasts.

The trade hall spans multiple NEC halls, with stands from specialist brands, food manufacturers, and a wide range of pet accessory suppliers. Trade day activity is notable, with exhibitors hosting breeders, trainers, and industry contacts throughout the show.

Expo Hire hires stand furniture and catering equipment to Crufts trade exhibitors. We supply tables, chairs, poseur tables, and bar stools for stand layouts, along with catering equipment and glassware for on-stand hospitality. Brands hosting breeders or trade contacts during the show benefit from having the right equipment for drinks and refreshments.

We deliver direct to the NEC and collect at the end of the show. Equipment arrives clean and ready to use, which matters for a four-day event where consistent stand presentation is important throughout.

Whether you have a small boutique stand or a large brand presence in the trade hall, Expo Hire can supply furniture and catering equipment to suit. Contact us for a quote ahead of Crufts.

Venue and Delivery

Crufts is held at the NEC Birmingham. Expo Hire delivers direct to the NEC from our Birmingham depot, and collects after the show. Delivery across England and Wales starts from £40. See delivery charges for full rates. The minor damage waiver is available on all orders.

Planning your hire for this event?

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• Chair Hire Guide — all chair types compared by event format

Get a Quote

Tell us your stand size and equipment requirements. Request a quote or contact us directly.

How to Order

Browse our furniture, linen, crockery, glassware, and catering equipment — select what you need, choose your event date, and order online. Expo Hire delivers throughout England and Wales seven days a week.

About the NEC

he National Exhibition Centre is located in Marston Green, Solihull close to both Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International railway station. Opened in 1978, it has gone through various expansions and improvements to become the internationally renowned exhibition space it is today.

The NEC has a total of 20 interconnected halls offering a total of 190,000 square metres (2 million square feet) of floor space. There are 16,500 parking spaces spread out around the site, with a shuttle bus operating to and from all the car parks. Construction of the HS2 railway project will see a new railway station at Birmingham Interchange built close to the NEC and connected to the exhibition centre by a people mover.

Along with the Resorts World Arena, which is located on the NEC site, the National Exhibition Centre is operated by the NEC Group. The NEC Group also owns and operates Arena Birmingham and ICC Birmingham based in central Birmingham. Previously owned by Birmingham City Council, the NEC Group was sold to private investors in 2015 and is now owned by American investment company Blackstone.

At Expo Hire, we can appreciate the stress involved with setting up and breaking down a stand at an important exhibition and we want to do everything we can to help prevent it. We can deliver exhibition hire directly to your stand – simply confirm your event, hall and stand number when placing your order and we will do the rest.