Book accessories hire online for your next catering event. Supply your staff with chafing fuel, gastronorm lids, and serving utensils at live prices.
Organising event catering demands attention to detail, from maintaining food temperature to preparing tidy displays. Caterers, venue managers, and event organisers need practical tools for food service. Booking your accessories hire online gives your staff the exact items they require for portion control and hygiene.
Maintaining food temperature and hygiene matters for any event serving hot dishes. You order chafing fuel to keep buffet food warm throughout service. We supply both gel fuel for sustained heat and liquid wick options that provide a clean flame. Select 2-hour, 4-hour, or 6-hour burn options, matching your event duration and each warming dish's needs. Gastronorm lids give you a hygienic way to cover prepared food. Clear polycarbonate lids offer visibility, while durable stainless steel lids withstand heavy use in busy kitchens. These fit standard GN 1/1, GN 1/2, and GN 1/4 size containers, securing food before service and preventing contamination from airborne particles. Mesh or clear plastic individual food covers protect platters and bowls from external elements.
Consistent food presentation relies on the right serving tools. Condiment sets provide guests with essential seasoning at their tables. Standard sets include clear or stainless steel salt and pepper shakers. Staff place them on a small tray for a tidy, organised table setting alongside your crockery hire. You select various utensils for serving food, including stainless steel serving tongs in different lengths. These tongs suit buffet lines or precise plating. Serving spoons come in solid and slotted designs for vegetables or sauced items. Portion scoops feature capacities like 2 ounce and 4 ounce sizes. These scoops serve exact quantities for salads, desserts, or side dishes, helping with cost control and uniform plate presentation. Squeeze bottles dispense sauces, dressings, or garnishes. Catering sizes, including 300ml and 500ml capacities, reduce waste during preparation and service.
Beyond food service, other event sundries keep operations moving. Bottle openers serve as a vital tool for bar service or for staff attending guest requests at tables. Small table ice buckets keep individual wine or water bottles cool at the table, removing the need for larger chillers near your glassware hire. You add tea light holders to bring ambient lighting to dining tables without complex electrical setups. Every order includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver, covering accidental breakages on small items like glass shakers or tea light holders. We do not require a security deposit, keeping your upfront costs low.
Expo Hire operates 11 regional depots, bringing commercial-grade equipment directly to your venue. Delivery starts from £40 ex-VAT, based on road distance from your nearest depot. On delivery day, you receive live vehicle tracking and an SMS ETA. Prices and live stock levels appear directly on the site. Add your required accessories hire to your basket and confirm your dates online.
Expo Hire does not charge a security deposit. A free minor damage waiver covers minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage is charged at 10 times the hire price. Full details in our terms and conditions.
Use the carriage calculator to find your nearest branch and get an accurate delivery quote. Heavy or bulky items may need a second delivery operative — this is shown at checkout when applicable. At checkout we show an itemised delivery cost before you confirm the order.
On the day, track your driver in real time on our order tracking page, or use the link in the automated text we send.
For orders over £1,000, you can confirm a booking with a 25% deposit and pay the balance up to 28 days before delivery. The checkout offers this automatically. Full details in our terms and conditions.
