The reception room matters. Every table, every chair, every cloth and glass shapes what guests walk into and remember. Expo Hire delivers furniture and tableware to events across England and Wales and returns to collect everything.
If you're planning an event in Kettering, you’ve come to the right place. Whether it's a milestone birthday, a corporate gathering, a community fair, or even a wedding reception at one of the local estates, we’ve got the hire equipment to make it happen. We understand that Kettering and its surrounding villages have their own character, and we tailor our services to match. Think village fetes needing simple tables and chairs, or business dinners requiring a more sophisticated setting with smart banqueting tables and comfortable seating. We’ve supplied equipment for events from the Kettering Arts Centre through to private parties in rural estates around the town.
The choice of chair shapes every photograph and every table. Chiavari chairs are a wedding staple: black gives sharp sophistication, white gives a fresh airy feel, limewash gives rustic warmth that suits barns and country houses. The Wishbone chair adds a sculptural quality that makes for strong wedding photos. The Cross Back in oak reads as relaxed and natural, a favourite at vineyard and garden weddings.
A 6ft circular banqueting table is always a popular choice for weddings and larger dinners. It comfortably seats 10 people, encouraging conversation across the table. For more formal settings or where space is a premium, our 1.8m rectangular banqueting tables are a great option, seating 8 guests. These can be linked together for larger banquets or arranged in smaller clusters for a more intimate feel. We also offer poseur tables, perfect for drinks receptions and networking events, often paired with our smart bar stools.
For outdoor events, especially those in the warmer months, outdoor furniture is key. Our patio heaters are indispensable as the evening draws in, keeping guests comfortable. Gazebos offer shelter from sun or a light shower, and are fantastic for market stalls or creating a cosy chill-out zone. We see a lot of demand for these in and around Kettering for summer fairs and garden parties.
Consider the flow of your event. For larger gatherings, having a dedicated bar area is essential. We supply everything from the bars themselves to the beer glasses, wine glasses, and cocktail glasses needed. Our bar equipment, including ice buckets and bottle bins, helps things run smoothly. Don't forget the tablecloths and napkins; a crisp white or a bold colour can completely change the atmosphere of a room. We have a wide range of sizes and colours to suit any theme.
For more relaxed events, like a summer BBQ or a festival-style wedding, bean bags and sofas and lounge furniture create inviting seating areas. If you're catering for guests, we have cooking equipment, fridges and freezers, and warming equipment available. For that all-important barbecue, our BBQ hire is a popular choice for garden parties. We also supply essential plates, bowls, and cutlery for serving.
If your event is more on the corporate or exhibition side, we have a range of exhibition furniture. This includes display counters, seating solutions, and display cabinets if you need to showcase products. Our barrier hire can also help manage queues or direct traffic at busy venues. We deliver to business parks and conference centres across the Kettering area.
What are people in Kettering typically looking for? It's a real mix. For weddings and larger functions, it's often the banqueting chairs, round tables, and all the glassware. For more casual events or community gatherings, it’s simpler folding tables and folding chairs, alongside gazebos and patio heaters. Exhibitions at venues like the Kettering Conference Centre will typically need exhibition furniture.
We deliver our event hire equipment throughout Kettering and the surrounding towns and villages, including:
- Kettering
- Corby
- Wellingborough
- Rushden
- Desborough
- Rothwell
- Market Harborough (partial)
- Thrapston
- Oundle
- Higham Ferrers
- Irthlingborough
- Geddington
- Little Stanion
- Broughton Astley (partial)
- Sywell
- Barton Seagrave
- Pytchley
- Cranford
- Little Addington
- Great Addington
- Sudborough
- Brigstock
- Stanion
- Woodford Halse
- Mawsley
- Hannington
- Gravelly Hill
- Wilbarston
- Stamford (partial)
- Oakham (partial)
Our delivery area generally covers postcodes starting with: NN14, NN15, NN16, NN17, NN18, PE8, PE9.
For full delivery coverage, rates and depot information for this area, see the Expo Hire Chiltern depot page.
