Your Garden Party Essentials, Delivered.
Your Garden Party Essentials, Delivered.
Organising an outdoor event requires commercial-grade equipment that withstands heavy use and unpredictable weather. Expo Hire supplies professional event organisers, corporate teams, hospitality managers, and independent caterers with everything needed for outdoor functions. Booking your garden party hire through our website gives you access to live stock levels and instant pricing. You bypass lengthy quote processes and secure your items immediately. We operate a dry hire service, delivering clean, tested equipment directly to your venue. You handle the setup, and we collect the items after your event concludes. Our inventory supports events of all sizes, from intimate corporate retreats to large-scale charity fundraisers. We do not supply domestic consumers, focusing entirely on the demanding requirements of the professional events sector.
Seating dictates the flow of your event. Guests need comfortable places to eat, drink, and converse. We stock a broad selection of outdoor furniture to match your specific layout requirements. Our EventPro® own-brand range features furniture we developed specifically for the hire trade, rather than retail markets. These items withstand the rigours of commercial transport and frequent use by large crowds. You do not pay a security deposit when booking with us, freeing up your budget for other event necessities. Competitors frequently lock away your capital in refundable deposits, but our transparent pricing model eliminates this hurdle.
Large gatherings require substantial dining surfaces. The 6ft round tables seat up to ten guests and provide ample space for shared platters or individual place settings. Caterers frequently use these tables as central buffet stations or activity hubs. Adding crisp tablecloths changes the aesthetic from a casual barbecue to a formal sit-down meal. We supply linens in various sizes to match our table inventory exactly.
Pairing your tables with the right seating completes the look. You can browse our full range of chair hire options online to find the exact match for your theme. The Wishbone chair brings a classic Scandinavian-inspired profile to your outdoor space. Its beech finish suits traditional garden aesthetics and pairs well with neutral linens. Alternatively, the Cross Back chairs in oak deliver a rustic charm. Event planners favour these oak chairs for country garden gatherings, marquee events, and festival VIP areas.
Creating dedicated zones encourages guests to mingle and prevents bottlenecks around the main dining area. Placing poseur tables near the bar establishes a standing-room-only space for drinks and conversation. Adding bar stools gives attendees the option to sit while maintaining the informal atmosphere of a high-top table. Hospitality managers often group these high tables near entrances to serve welcome drinks as guests arrive.
Evening events demand creative lighting options. Our LED furniture illuminates your outdoor space as daylight fades. These battery-operated glowing tables and bars cast light across your venue without requiring trailing power cables. You control the colour settings, allowing you to match the furniture to corporate branding or specific event themes.
Outdoor cooking forms the centrepiece of many summer events. We supply BBQ hire equipment for professional caterers and ambitious hosts managing large crowds. You can select from high-capacity gas grills for rapid cooking or traditional charcoal models for authentic flavour. Our inventory includes all the outdoor catering accessories required to manage large-scale food preparation safely and hygienically.
Buffet service requires sturdy platforms to hold heavy trays and equipment. We stock a selection of tables to support chafing dishes and large food displays. Trestle tables work well for long buffet lines, while smaller café tables suit individual food stations or dessert bars.
Temperature control dictates food safety and guest satisfaction. Our fridges and freezers keep beverages chilled and perishable ingredients fresh throughout the day. Caterers rely on our warming equipment to maintain hot food temperatures before service. Bain-maries and chafing dishes hold your culinary creations at the correct heat level, preventing food from cooling in the outdoor air.
Serving beverages to a large crowd requires substantial quantities of glasses. We stock glassware for every drink type, and we pack these items in protective crates for transit. Your order can include wine glasses for table service, beer glasses for the bar, and cocktail glasses for specialty drinks.
Dining requires matching sets of cutlery and crockery to present a professional image. We supply plates in multiple sizes, alongside bowls for soups or desserts. Adding high-quality napkins completes your table settings and provides a practical addition for outdoor dining.
Washing hundreds of plates and glasses consumes valuable time after an event. Our "Send It Back Dirty" service removes this burden entirely. You pack the unwashed items back into their transport crates, and our warehouse team handles the cleaning. We also include a Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order. This covers accidental chips or scratches on breakable items, giving you peace of mind during busy events. No other UK hire company offers this waiver free of charge.
The British climate requires contingency planning for any outdoor gathering. Booking gazebo hire provides essential shelter from unexpected rain or intense summer sun. Event organisers use these structures to cover food stations, protect the bar area, or create a shaded seating zone for vulnerable guests. We supply commercial-grade pop-up structures that withstand typical summer breezes.
Temperature drops in the evening should not force your guests indoors. We supply patio heaters to maintain a comfortable environment after sunset. These gas-powered units distribute heat across your seating areas, keeping attendees warm late into the night. You can also review our broader outdoor event hire category for additional weather-management items.
Casual seating areas benefit from relaxed furniture choices. We stock bean bags for informal lounging zones. Festival operators and corporate event teams frequently use these to create breakout spaces on lawns or terraces. They provide a low-level seating alternative that appeals to younger guests and creates a festival atmosphere.
Logistics dictate the success of any large event. We operate 11 regional depots throughout the country, allowing us to calculate delivery costs by road distance from your nearest branch. Delivery starts from £40 ex-VAT. We supply major institutions, including Cambridge University, the BBC, and ITV, meeting their strict delivery schedules and compliance requirements.
On the day of your delivery, you receive an SMS with an estimated time of arrival. Our live vehicle tracking system lets you monitor your driver's progress using your order number and postcode. You know exactly when your equipment will arrive, allowing you to manage your site staff and coordinate other deliveries accordingly.
For clients based near our primary depot, we offer a warehouse self-collection option. You can collect your items from Birmingham between 7am and 3pm, Monday to Friday. This suits independent caterers and local event planners managing smaller loads in their own vehicles.
Expo Hire launched in 2014 as the UK's first fully online event hire company. We removed the need for phone calls and manual quotes. Our website displays live stock availability and exact pricing for every item in our catalogue. You can build your order at any time of day or night, receiving instant confirmation upon checkout.
Large events often require significant advance planning and budget management. We offer a 25% advance deposit option on orders over £500, helping you secure your equipment months ahead of your date without paying the full balance immediately.
Stock levels update in real time across our entire network of depots. Select your hire dates on the product pages to check availability for your specific event window. Add your required items to the basket and confirm your booking online today.
