Garden Games Hire

Garden games give guests something to do while the rest of the event takes shape. They work well during the drinks reception, between courses, or while the wedding party takes photographs.

Why hire from Expo Hire

• The only hire company in the UK that delivers and collects on Sundays. Morning and afternoon windows available every day of the year, including Bank Holidays.
• Live GPS tracking on every delivery and collection. A tracking link and SMS ETA are sent on delivery morning. No other UK hire company offers this for both directions.
• Every order 100% guaranteed before you pay. Stock and logistics are confirmed at the point of booking. No substitutions or shortfalls on the day.
• No security deposit on any order. No damage deposit, no money held back — ever.
• Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order. Accidental breakages during normal event use are covered at no extra charge.
• Choose morning or afternoon for delivery and collection independently. Your schedule, your venue, your window.
• 11 regional depots across England and Wales. Orders route automatically from the nearest depot to your venue.

Garden Games Available

Expo Hire stocks garden games for events across England and Wales:

• Giant Jenga. Oversized wooden blocks for outdoor play. Suitable for grass or hard standing.
• Table Tennis. Full-size tables with bats and balls. Works indoors or outdoors on a level surface.
• Giant Chess. Large-format pieces on a mat board. No assembly beyond positioning the pieces.
• Boules. Traditional French petanque sets for grass or gravel.
• Pool Tables. Slate-bed tables for indoor corporate events.
• Air Hockey. Self-contained tables on a standard 13A supply.

We inspect and clean every game between hires. Delivery and collection come with every order. No security deposit required.

Suitable Events

Games suit the drinks reception at a wedding or corporate event. They keep guests busy while staff prepare the dining room. Summer festivals and school events work well too — games draw in guests of different ages without needing someone to organise them.

Combine games with outdoor furniture hire, picnic benches and parasols, to build a garden area guests can use through the event.

How to Order

Select your hire dates on the garden games page to check live stock and pricing. Orders over £1,000 placed more than 28 days ahead qualify for a 25% deposit scheme. Delivery starts from £40 ex-VAT, calculated by road distance from our nearest depot.

How many games do you need?

For a drinks reception of 60 to 80 guests, two or three game stations keep people busy without taking over the whole space. For a larger garden party, you may want one game near the bar and another near the seating area so guests do not crowd one corner. Gaming hire works best when you leave clear walkways around each item and keep the ground level.

Table tennis needs a firm surface and enough space for players to move around both ends. Giant Jenga works on grass or hard standing, but it should sit on flat ground so the tower stays square. If rain may hit the event, plan an indoor fallback area before the start.

Useful add-ons for outdoor events

Garden games often go out with outdoor furniture, poseur tables, and glassware for the drinks area. Some organisers also add parasols, benches, or extra folding chairs so guests can watch and chat between rounds. If children and adults will use the same space, put the games where staff can keep an eye on them and where service routes stay clear for caterers.

Expo Hire delivers garden games across England and Wales with live stock shown online. That lets you check availability before you book and add games to the same order as the rest of your event kit.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do you hire for Garden Games?

Expo Hire supplies furniture, catering equipment, linen, glassware, crockery and cutlery for Garden Games across England and Wales. Browse the full catalogue at expohire.com or call 0800 910 1100 for help with your order.

How far in advance should I book equipment for Garden Games?

For busy weekend dates, booking 4–6 weeks ahead is advisable. Midweek dates are usually available with 1–2 weeks' notice. Use the live stock checker on each product page to confirm availability for your specific date.

Do you deliver Garden Games hire equipment on Sundays?

Yes. Expo Hire delivers and collects 7 days a week including Sundays and Bank Holidays. Morning and afternoon delivery windows are available every day of the year.

Is there a minimum order for Garden Games hire?

The minimum order value ranges from £100 to £3,000 ex-VAT excluding carriage, depending on your delivery location. There is no minimum quantity per item.

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