London Event and Catering Equipment Hire
Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment to London and the surrounding area. London hosts more conferences, exhibitions, corporate dinners and large-scale events than any other city in England, and Expo Hire has the stock and logistics capacity to serve events of all sizes across the capital. From formal dinners at the Guildhall and corporate hospitality at ExCeL to university graduations and charity fundraisers in marquees across the suburbs, Expo Hire supplies events across every London postcode.
Equipment Available for London Events
Expo Hire supplies a full range of event furniture and catering equipment for hire across London. Items are delivered clean and ready to use, with collection arranged after your event.
- 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
For large London events requiring hundreds of chairs or full catering equipment sets, Expo Hire can supply volume orders. Check availability online or call to discuss large-quantity requirements.
Popular London Venues and Events
London's event venues include some of the largest and most prestigious spaces in England, attracting international conferences, state dinners, graduations and high-profile charity events throughout the year.
- ExCeL London — the Royal Docks venue hosts major trade exhibitions, international conferences and awards ceremonies across its vast exhibition halls, with orders commonly running to hundreds of chairs, trestle tables and large catering equipment sets.
- Olympia London — Kensington's exhibition and conference venue handles trade shows, consumer expos and corporate hires with high-volume requirements for banqueting furniture and serving equipment.
- Alexandra Palace — the North London venue hosts concerts, exhibitions and corporate events in its Great Hall, Palm Court and smaller function rooms, frequently requiring a mix of conference chairs, banqueting tables and bar equipment.
- Barbican Centre — the City arts complex hosts corporate dinners, charity fundraisers and private hires in its event spaces, with orders typically covering chiavari chairs, round tables, formal crockery and glassware.
- Guildhall — the City of London's ceremonial hall hosts livery dinners, civic banquets and corporate receptions requiring large quantities of banqueting chairs, formal crockery and glassware.
- Royal Albert Hall — the Kensington concert hall takes private hires and corporate events in its arena floor and loggia boxes, with equipment requirements ranging from poseur tables and bar stools to full banqueting setups.
Expo Hire delivers to any venue in London. For managed venues with restricted access windows, contact the team before ordering.
How Much Equipment Do You Need?
Order quantities depend on your guest numbers and event format. A seated dinner for 100 typically requires around 110 chairs, 13 round tables, 100 place settings and 200 glasses. A standing networking event for the same numbers needs fewer tables but more glassware.
Expo Hire has no minimum order. The website shows live stock levels so you can check availability for your date before placing an order. For events over 500 guests, contact the team to confirm stock.
Delivery to London
Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to London, covering all major postcodes including Central London, East London, South London, North London and West London, as well as Greater London areas such as Croydon, Bromley, Enfield and Barnet.
Expo Hire delivers to London's major event venues including ExCeL London in the Royal Docks, Olympia London in Kensington, Alexandra Palace in North London and Wembley Arena. For managed venues, advise your event co-ordinator to expect a delivery and allow sufficient time for equipment to be moved to your event space.
Events Served in London
Expo Hire supplies event furniture and catering equipment for a wide range of London events:
- Corporate conferences, product launches and AGMs at ExCeL, Olympia and other major venues
- Gala dinners, awards ceremonies and charity balls
- Weddings and wedding receptions at hotels, country houses and licensed London venues
- Trade shows and exhibitions
- University and college events, graduation ceremonies and formal dinners
- Outdoor events in London parks and private grounds
- Fundraising events and charity dinners
- Private parties and corporate hospitality events
- Civic and livery dinners at the Guildhall and City of London venues
- Arts and cultural events at the Barbican, Royal Albert Hall and Alexandra Palace
London's events calendar runs year-round, and Expo Hire carries sufficient stock to supply multiple large events simultaneously. Early booking is recommended for dates around the main events calendar, particularly in spring and autumn.
How to Order
Check availability and pricing on the Expo Hire website. Select your items, choose your delivery and collection dates, and place your order online. Expo Hire handles delivery and collection around your event schedule. See the how to order page for full details.
See also: The O2 event hire — furniture and catering equipment for events at this venue.
