Hastings Event Hire

Hastings Event and Catering Equipment Hire

Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment to Hastings and the surrounding area. Hastings is East Sussex's largest town and one of the South East's most distinctive event destinations, with White Rock Theatre as the main arts and events venue and a growing creative sector drawing corporate and private events year-round. The town's Norman and Victorian heritage, its seafront, and the surrounding High Weald provide a broad range of venues for weddings, outdoor events and private hire.

Equipment Available for Hastings Events

  • Chair hire — chiavari chairs, folding chairs, banqueting chairs, conference chairs and bar stools
  • Table hire — round banqueting tables, trestle tables, poseur tables and rectangular folding tables
  • Linen hire — tablecloths in a range of colours, napkins and chair covers with sashes
  • Crockery hire — dinner plates, side plates, bowls and cups with saucers
  • Glassware hire — wine glasses, champagne flutes, tumblers and water jugs
  • Catering equipment — chafing dishes, bain maries, hot cupboards, water urns and serving equipment

Popular Hastings Venues and Events

  • White Rock Theatre — the seafront theatre is the main arts and private hire venue in Hastings, hosting concerts, corporate evenings and community events with regular furniture hire requirements.
  • Hastings Contemporary (Jerwood Gallery) — the gallery hosts private dinners and corporate receptions with furniture and catering equipment hired for events in its gallery spaces.
  • Beauport Park Hotel — the country house hotel in the Battle area hosts weddings and corporate events with regular furniture and tableware hire.
  • Battle Abbey — the English Heritage site hosts private hire events in its grounds and buildings, with outdoor furniture and catering equipment required for garden party and marquee formats.
  • Hastings Castle — the ruined clifftop castle hosts outdoor events and private hire with furniture and catering equipment needed for marquee setups.

How Much Equipment Do You Need?

A seated dinner for 100 typically requires around 110 chairs, 13 round tables, 100 place settings and 200 glasses. Expo Hire has no minimum order and shows live stock levels so you can check availability before placing an order.

Delivery to Hastings

Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Hastings and the surrounding area, including Bexhill, Battle, Rye, Eastbourne and surrounding East Sussex postcodes. Postcodes covered include TN34 to TN38 across Hastings and Bexhill, and TN31 to TN33 for Rye and Battle.

Events Served in Hastings

  • Weddings at country houses and East Sussex venues
  • Corporate events and private hire at White Rock Theatre
  • Outdoor events at Hastings Castle and Battle Abbey
  • Community celebrations and private parties
  • Charity fundraising dinners and awards evenings
  • Seafront and summer events across East Sussex

How to Order

Browse the Expo Hire catalogue, check availability for your dates, and order online. See the how to order page for full details.

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