ExCeL London Event Hire

ExCeL London is a major exhibition and conference centre in the Royal Docks, east London, with over 100,000 square metres of flexible event space. Custom House station on the Elizabeth line is on the venue's doorstep, giving strong connections to central London, Heathrow, and London City Airport. ExCeL hosts international trade shows, conventions, corporate conferences, product launches, and public exhibitions throughout the year. World Travel Market, the Hotel, Restaurant and Catering show, Brand Licensing Europe, Bett, and MCM Comic Con are among the regular annual events. The venue also serves as London's primary venue for large international association meetings and congresses.

Exhibitors, outside caterers, event contractors, and conference organisers hire furniture and catering equipment from Expo Hire for events at ExCeL London.

Equipment for Exhibitions and Trade Shows

ExCeL hosts some of the largest trade and consumer exhibitions in England. Stand furniture needs to work across a full multi-day show, accommodating a mix of browsing visitors, scheduled meetings, and on-stand hospitality. Poseur tables and bar stools suit informal stand conversations and standing receptions. Meeting tables and chairs are used for scheduled demonstrations and buyer meetings.

For larger branded stands with dedicated hospitality zones, Expo Hire can supply a combination of display and lounge furniture to cover the full space. ExCeL stands range from compact single-space displays to large feature builds occupying a significant footprint of the hall floor, and Expo Hire has furniture suitable for all sizes.

Equipment for Gala Dinners and Awards Events

ExCeL's halls and event suites accommodate large gala dinners and awards ceremonies, including events for several thousand covers. These events require banqueting tables, chairs, linen, crockery, and glassware. Expo Hire supplies wine glasses, champagne flutes, and other glassware for these events alongside crockery and service items.

For awards evenings and charity dinners run by outside caterers, Expo Hire can supply the full catering and tableware operation alongside event furniture. This is particularly useful when outside caterers are working in the larger ExCeL halls without built-in kitchen facilities.

Outside Caterer Equipment

Outside caterers working at ExCeL use hired equipment to set up temporary kitchens and service stations. Hot cupboards, chafing dishes, bain maries, and refrigeration units are the core items for a catered event at a hall without a permanent kitchen. For trade show stand catering and hospitality, smaller items are typically needed: water urns, coffee equipment, glassware, and crockery for drinks and light refreshments.

Expo Hire's catering equipment range covers both scales of operation, from full outside catering builds to on-stand hospitality at trade shows. Contact Expo Hire to discuss what is needed for your specific event at ExCeL.

Delivery to ExCeL London

Expo Hire delivers to ExCeL London and collects after the event. Deliveries for trade shows are timed to the show build-up schedule, which organisers publish for each event. For conferences and gala dinners, Expo Hire coordinates delivery with the event organiser's timeline.

ExCeL has separate dock and loading access for exhibitors, caterers, and event contractors. Equipment arrives clean and ready to use. ExCeL is in east London; for delivery charges and mileage rates from the Expo Hire depot, see the carriage pricing page. Book early for major shows, as delivery slots fill during busy periods at ExCeL.

Minor Damage Waiver

Expo Hire includes free Minor Damage Waiver cover on all orders at no extra charge. This covers minor breakages and small items of damage during normal use. Full details are on the Minor Damage Waiver Scheme page.

We understand just how important big exhibitions like ExCeL London Event Hire are to companies. It’s a chance to connect with potential suppliers, partners and customers and to develop business. First impressions are vital, which means it’s absolutely imperative to have the best stand possible.

How display cabinet hire can help you with your exhibition stand

Our display cabinet hire is probably the best way to showcase the products and services you have to offer to delegates at ExCeL London Event Hire. They’re available in various sizes to help you get the best value for your stand footprint, and all feature interior LED lights.

For customers with products to sell, our display cabinets with lockable storage areas not only offer a retail area to showcase products but a space underneath to store products ready for sale and display, making the best use of your limited space possible.

iPad Stand

£35.00 / 3 Day Hire

Male Mannequin

£65.00 / 3 Day Hire

Siemens Bean To Cup Coffee Machine
Black

£85.00 / 3 Day Hire

Getting the most from exhibition furniture hire

Exhibitions aren’t just about showing off what you do; they’re also an important meeting place to build rapport with people and companies alike. Having a comfortable space where potential clients, suppliers and partner can relax in conversation can be the difference between a deal being made or broken.

Whether it’s sofas and coffee tables or a poseur table with bar stools, we’ve got furniture for hire that can help you get the most for your space. There is a range of colours on offer too, to help fit in with your desired aesthetic.

Wideboy Display Cabinet
Double Door

£205.00 / 3 Day Hire

Display Cabinet
Counter with Full Retail Area

£155.00 / 3 Day Hire

New Moon Bar Stool
Black

£16.00 / 3 Day Hire

What about delivery of exhibition hire to ExCeL London

We’ve built up a wide range of experience in delivering to exhibition venues up and down the country including ExCeL London, which has helped us to understand how we can make the process as smooth for you as possible. Enter the ExCeL London postcode E16 1XL as your delivery postcode and at checkout all you'll need to do is enter your hall and stand number.

Delivery costs to ExCeL London are fixed at £100.00 regardless of which day or time we are delivering and collecting, although there may be additional costs if your order is particularly large or heavy to deliver. It is not necessary for you to be at your stand to accept delivery; we can leave it there for you ready for your arrival. There is a minimum hire charge of £500 for orders to ExCeL London.