Glassware Hire for Events

Glassware Hire for Events

Expo Hire supplies glassware hire for events across England and Wales. The right glasses help bars, waiting staff and caterers serve drinks in a way that fits the event. We deliver clean glassware to weddings, parties, corporate functions and mobile bars, then collect after the last drink. That gives you the range you need without buying stock you may not use again.

Why hire from Expo Hire

  • The only hire company in the UK that delivers and collects on Sundays. Most competitors stop at Saturday. We cover every day of the week.
  • Live order tracking on every delivery and collection. Track your driver in real time by order number and postcode. No other hire company in the UK offers this for both delivery and collection.
  • Every order 100% guaranteed before you pay. We check live stock and logistics at the point of booking. No substitutions, no shortfalls, no calls the week before.
  • Choose morning or afternoon for delivery and collection. No other hire company gives you this choice. Your venue, your schedule.
  • No security deposit. No damage deposit. Ever. Expo Hire never holds your money.
  • Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order. Accidental scratches and minor wear covered at no charge. Other companies charge 2–3% of your order total for the same cover.
  • The widest product range in the event hire industry. Chairs, tables, catering, glassware, linen, heating, gazebos, staging, and more from a single supplier.
  • The only hire company in the UK with live chat support seven days a week, 8am to 8pm. Every competitor closes at 5pm on weekdays. Get answers when you are planning, not during office hours.

Wine service starts with the right shape. Our wine glasses cover red and white wine service for dinners, receptions and banquets. For toasts and drinks receptions, our champagne flutes give prosecco, champagne and sparkling wine a proper presentation. Mobile bars and venue teams often add both ranges to the same order so front of house can handle the full drinks list.

Beer service needs its own range. Our beer glasses suit lager, ale and cider for parties, festivals and corporate bars. If the menu leans more toward mixed drinks, our cocktail glasses help bartenders serve martinis, spritzes and house cocktails in the right format. We also stock speciality glasses for spirits, liqueurs and other drinks that need a specific style.

This range works for formal wedding breakfasts, fast bar service and evening receptions. It also suits private parties, trade events and hospitality spaces where guest numbers can change right up to the final week. Hiring gives you room to match the order to the brief, whether you need a few dozen flutes for a toast or a full mixed order for a long bar list.

Counts need thought as well. Bars often need backup stock behind the counter, and waiting staff need enough glasses to reset tables between courses and clear empty stock without leaving guests short. Mobile bars may also need a split order, with wine glasses at one service point and beer or cocktail glasses at another. Hiring the full range from one place makes that planning easier. That matters for weddings with table service, corporate receptions with roaming trays and bar-led parties where one busy counter can drain stock fast.

Expo Hire delivers glassware across England and Wales and collects after the event. You can build the order around the drinks menu, the bar style and the guest count, then add extra stock for service points, staff backup and breakage cover. If you need wine, beer, champagne or cocktail glasses for one day or a run of events, this range gives you the stock to serve with confidence.

To skip the post-event wash, add Send It Back Dirty to your order at checkout. Pour away any remaining liquid, pack the glasses upright in the crates provided, and we collect and clean everything at the warehouse. It keeps the close of a busy event simple.

Every order includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver at no extra charge. Other hire companies charge 2–3% of your order total for the same cover — on a typical £1,000 booking, that is up to £30 extra you keep in your pocket.

Six things no other hire company in the UK offers. We deliver and collect seven days a week — no other hire company does. We are the only hire company to offer live order tracking for both delivery and collection; track your driver in real time by order number and postcode. We check live stock and logistics availability before your order is confirmed, so every order is 100% guaranteed to arrive exactly as placed — no substitutions, no shortfalls. You choose morning or afternoon for both delivery and collection. We never charge a security or damage deposit. Every hire includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver at no extra charge — other companies charge 2–3% of your order total for the same cover. And with the widest product range in the event hire industry, most customers can source their entire event from a single supplier.

Common questions

How much does glassware hire cost?
Standard wine glasses start from 25p each. Champagne flutes start from 25p. Crystal wine glasses start from 55p. All prices are ex-VAT.
How many glasses do I need per guest?
For a dinner with wine service, allow two to three glasses per guest — one for white, one for red, one spare. For a prosecco-only reception, 1.5 flutes per person covers service and keeps spares behind the bar. Bar-led events typically need three to four glasses per person to avoid mid-service shortages.
Do I need to wash the glasses before returning them?
Add Send It Back Dirty to your order at checkout. Pour away any remaining liquid, pack the glasses upright in the crates, and we handle all washing and inspection at the warehouse.
Can I order glassware without ordering other equipment?
Yes. Many mobile bars and caterers hire glassware only. There is no requirement to order furniture or tableware alongside it.
What happens if glasses are broken?
A small breakage allowance is built into most orders. Breakages beyond that are charged at the per-item hire rate, confirmed when you place your order.

Part of our catering equipment hire range. We also supply crockery hire, cutlery hire, linen hire.

FAQs

Do you deliver glassware hire to my area?

We deliver to events across England and Wales using our network of 11 depots. Check your postcode at checkout.

Are your prices ex-VAT?

Yes, all prices shown for glassware hire are ex-VAT.

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