Lancaster Event and Catering Equipment Hire
Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment to Lancaster and the surrounding area. Lancaster is a historic city on the River Lune with a strong events calendar driven by the university, the castle and the city's hotels. Lancaster Castle hosts some of Lancashire's most distinctive weddings and private events, while the University of Lancaster runs a year-round programme of graduation ceremonies, alumni events and academic conferences. The surrounding Lune Valley and the Trough of Bowland provide scenic settings for outdoor and marquee events.
Equipment Available for Lancaster 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 Lancaster Venues and Events
- Lancaster Castle — the medieval castle overlooking the city centre hosts weddings, private dinners and corporate events in its historic rooms and grounds, with chiavari chairs, round tables, linen and full place settings among the most common hire requirements.
- University of Lancaster — graduation ceremonies, alumni dinners and academic conferences run throughout the year with regular orders for banqueting chairs, tables and catering equipment.
- Ashton Hall — the Georgian country house on the edge of Lancaster hosts weddings and corporate events with regular hire for furniture and tableware.
- Lancaster City Museum and Storey Gallery — the arts and cultural venues host private hire events and corporate evenings with furniture and catering equipment hired for reception and dinner formats.
- The Midland Hotel Morecambe — the art deco seafront hotel at Morecambe, minutes from Lancaster, hosts weddings and events with regular hire requirements.
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 Lancaster
Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Lancaster and the surrounding area, including Morecambe, Carnforth, Garstang and surrounding Lancashire postcodes. Postcodes covered include LA1 to LA5 across Lancaster, Morecambe and the Lune Valley.
Events Served in Lancaster
- Weddings at Lancaster Castle, Ashton Hall and Lancashire venues
- University graduation and alumni events
- Corporate dinners and conferences
- Private hire at arts and cultural venues
- Outdoor and marquee events across the Lune Valley
- Community celebrations and private parties
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.









