Reading hosts corporate conferences, awards dinners, and private functions. The city's event landscape includes the Town Hall, university campuses, stadium hospitality suites, and the hotel sector. Business parks like
Chair choice is dictated by venue and event style. Chiavari chairs suit formal dining rooms and marquee receptions. The Cross Back chair works for outdoor events, garden parties, and relaxed dining setups. Stacking chairs handle large-volume conference seating where speed of setup matters. We hold deep stock across all styles so multi-event planners can book without worrying about availability.
Our 6ft round tables seat up to 10 guests and are the standard for seated dinners. Rectangular banqueting tables handle buffet lines and long dining arrangements. Standing receptions use poseur tables and bar stools. Exhibition tables and trestle tables are available in large quantities for trade shows and conferences.
Complete table dressings require more than chairs and tables. We supply linen hire in white, ivory, and black across multiple table sizes. Food service needs crockery, cutlery, and glassware. Our Send It Back Dirty service covers all crockery, cutlery, and glassware — returned unwashed. Drinks service is supported by bar equipment including spirit dispensers and commercial fridges.
Outdoor events need weather-resistant equipment. 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 events benefit from sofas and low-level lounge tables to create 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. Orders over £1,000 qualify for a 25% advance deposit option. 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 our full furniture range and select your dates to check availability.
Yes. Expo Hire delivers to Reading from the nearest regional depot. Enter your venue postcode at checkout to confirm delivery coverage and see the exact carriage cost before placing your order.
Yes. Expo Hire is the only event hire company in the UK that delivers and collects on Sundays. Morning and afternoon windows are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Orders placed by midday on a working day can often be delivered the next day, subject to stock and route availability. For urgent requirements, call 0800 910 1100 — the team will check what is possible from the nearest depot.
The minimum order value is £50 ex-VAT excluding carriage. This applies to all delivery areas including Reading.
For more information, read our Event Planning Guide.
