Outdoor furniture, gazebos, catering equipment and glassware hire for summer parties and garden events across England and Wales.
Company summer parties and outdoor social events are the busiest period in the event hire calendar. Demand runs from late May through to early September, with weekends in June, July and August booked out weeks in advance. Planning your equipment requirements early and getting the order confirmed is worth doing as soon as you have a venue and a date.
Outdoor furniture suitable for grass, decking or hard-standing forms the basis of any garden party or outdoor event setup. Folding tables work for buffet and food service, while larger tables with chairs support a seated dining format. For standing and social areas, bar furniture and bar stools give guests somewhere to gather between conversations.
For drinks service, beer glasses and tumblers cover most outdoor event formats. Garden parties with a more formal register may use wine glasses instead. Hired glassware handles significantly better in an outdoor setting than paper or plastic alternatives, and costs less per unit than decent disposables.
BBQ hire and outdoor catering equipment are popular additions to company summer parties. A commercial-grade BBQ handles higher volumes than domestic equipment and produces better results. Pair it with serving tables, appropriate utensils and enough plates to avoid queue bottlenecks during service.
British summer weather is unpredictable, which is the single most important factor in outdoor event planning. A gazebo over the dining or catering area provides shade on a hot day and shelter when the weather turns. For evening events that run past sunset, outdoor heating keeps guests comfortable once the temperature drops, which can happen even in July.
Having a contingency plan for poor weather before the event is considerably less stressful than sorting it out on the day. If your event date is in early June or September, the case for having cover in place is stronger still.
Summer parties in hired marquees combine a marquee from a specialist supplier with furniture and tableware from Expo Hire. The two orders need to be coordinated so that delivery windows align and the marquee is erected before the furniture arrives. Discuss the timing with both suppliers when you book; most marquee companies are familiar with the process.
Peak summer weekends fill early. June bank holiday weekends and the last two weeks of July are among the first dates to book out each year. For a company summer party with outdoor furniture, BBQ equipment and cover, placing your order in March or April for a June or July date gives you a good selection. Later bookings are possible, but popular items may not be available.
Expo Hire delivers to venues and private addresses across England and Wales. For a quote on a full summer party setup, use the website to check availability by date and build your order by quantity.