Lancaster hosts university functions, corporate meetings, and civic receptions across its historic city. Campus venues at Lancaster University and the University of Cumbria frequently stage academic conferences. City centre hotels and the castle
Chair choice follows venue and event style. Chiavari chairs suit formal dining rooms and marquee receptions. The Cross Back chair works for garden parties, barn venues, and relaxed dining. Stacking chairs handle large-volume conference seating where fast setup matters. We hold deep stock across all chair styles so bookings for large events go through without availability problems.
Our 6ft round tables seat up to 10 guests and are the standard for formal seated dinners. Rectangular banqueting tables handle buffet lines and long dining arrangements. Standing receptions use poseur tables paired with bar stools. Exhibition tables and trestle tables are available for trade shows and conferences in larger quantities.
Full table dressings need more than chairs and tables. We supply linen hire in white, ivory, and black across multiple table sizes. Food service requires crockery, cutlery, and glassware. Our Send It Back Dirty service covers all crockery, cutlery, and glassware returned unwashed. Bar service is supported by bar equipment including spirit dispensers and commercial fridges.
Outdoor events need weather-resistant kit. We stock commercial gazebo hire for covered outdoor areas, outdoor furniture for garden and terrace events, and commercial patio heaters for cooler evenings. Lounge-style functions benefit from sofas and low-level tables for breakout zones.
Expo Hire delivers from a network of 11 regional depots. Delivery starts from £40 ex-VAT, calculated by road distance. Live stock and pricing display on every product page. No security deposit is required on any order. You receive live tracking and an SMS ETA on delivery day. After the event, we collect everything. Browse the full furniture range and select your dates to check availability.
For more information, read our Event Planning Guide.