Derby Event and Catering Equipment Hire

Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment to Derby and the surrounding area. Derby has a growing events sector, with corporate dinners, concerts at Derby Arena, cricket hospitality at Derbyshire County Cricket Club's Incora County Ground, weddings across Derbyshire and community events throughout the year. The city's industrial and manufacturing heritage means a steady calendar of business dinners and sector events, while the Peak District on the city's doorstep attracts weddings at country house hotels and barn venues throughout the summer and autumn. Derby Cathedral provides an atmospheric backdrop for civic and charity events in the city centre. Expo Hire covers Derby and surrounding areas including Burton upon Trent, Belper, Uttoxeter and Matlock.

Equipment Available for Derby Events

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

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 Derby Venues and Events

Expo Hire supplies equipment to a wide range of Derby and Derbyshire venues, from the city's cathedral and arena to Peak District country houses and sports grounds. Below are some of the most common venues the team supplies:

Derby Cathedral — civic dinners, charity galas and heritage events in the city's historic cathedral; chiavari chairs, round tables and linen for seated dinners, poseur tables and glassware for standing receptions
Pride Park Stadium — football hospitality, corporate events and conference hire in the stadium's function suites; round tables, banqueting chairs, linen and full tableware for suite-based events
Derby Arena — concerts, sporting events and large corporate functions; conference chairs, poseur tables, bar stools and catering equipment for hospitality areas
Incora County Ground (Derbyshire County Cricket Club) — cricket hospitality, business dinners and awards evenings during the cricket season; round tables, chairs, linen, crockery and glassware
Kedleston Hall — weddings, corporate receptions and charity events at the National Trust country house on the edge of Derby; banqueting furniture, linen and full tableware sets
University of Derby — graduation events, student balls and academic conferences; chiavari chairs, round tables and full banqueting packages

Expo Hire delivers to any venue in Derby and the surrounding area. For managed venues or events in more remote Peak District locations, contact the team to discuss access and delivery logistics.

Delivery to Derby

Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Derby and surrounding areas, including Burton upon Trent (DE13-DE15), Uttoxeter (ST14), Belper (DE56), Matlock (DE4) and surrounding Derbyshire postcodes. Delivery charges are calculated by distance from the depot at checkout.

Equipment can be delivered to Derby Arena and Derbyshire County Cricket Ground at the Incora County Ground. Contact Expo Hire for delivery access arrangements at managed venues.

Events Served in Derby

Expo Hire supplies equipment for Derby events including:

Corporate dinners and conferences at city hotels and function suites
Gala evenings and charity fundraisers
Weddings at hotels, barns and country houses across Derbyshire and the Peak District
Concerts and sporting hospitality at Derby Arena
Cricket hospitality at Derbyshire County Cricket Ground
University events at the University of Derby
Outdoor events and community celebrations across the region
Football hospitality and corporate events at Pride Park Stadium
Heritage and civic events at Derby Cathedral and the city's historic buildings

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

Check availability and pricing on the Expo Hire website, then place your order. Expo Hire delivers and collects around your event. See the how to order page for full details.