Maidstone Event and Catering Equipment Hire
Maidstone is Kent's county town and serves as the hub for events across the mid-Kent area, supported by a mix of historic and rural venues that draw clients from across the county. Leeds Castle, a few miles east of the town, is one of England's most recognisable event venues: set on an island in a moat, it hosts outdoor concerts, corporate dinners, Christmas markets and private functions throughout the year, and its grounds can accommodate large marquee events. The Hazlitt Theatre on Earl Street is Maidstone's main civic performance venue, used for corporate hire and private functions. Mote Park, a large public park east of the town centre, provides outdoor space for public events, festivals and large-scale gatherings. The Great Danes Hotel in Hollingbourne, a country house hotel on the edge of the North Downs, hosts weddings, conferences and corporate events. Maidstone serves as the gateway to the Kent Downs AONB, and the surrounding rural area has a significant concentration of barn and country house wedding venues.
Equipment Available for Maidstone Events
Expo Hire stocks a full range of event furniture and catering equipment, available for short-term hire across Maidstone and the surrounding area. All items are delivered clean, in good condition and ready to use.
- 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 outdoor events at Leeds Castle or Mote Park, where marquee furniture and catering quantities can be substantial, Expo Hire can coordinate multi-vehicle delivery to meet setup schedules.
Delivery to Maidstone
Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Maidstone and the surrounding postcodes, including Tonbridge, Aylesford, Sittingbourne, Chatham, Ashford and Cranbrook. Delivery charges are calculated by distance from the depot at point of checkout.
Leeds Castle has dedicated event supplier access routes and can coordinate large deliveries through its estate management team. For venues across the Kent Downs and Weald, including the Great Danes Hotel, access is typically straightforward and delivery can be arranged to suit venue requirements.
Events Served in Maidstone
Expo Hire supplies equipment for a broad range of events in Maidstone and the surrounding area:
- Corporate dinners, awards ceremonies and gala events
- Outdoor concerts, corporate dinners and Christmas events at Leeds Castle
- Weddings and wedding receptions at the Great Danes Hotel, country barns and licensed venues across Kent
- Charity fundraisers and black-tie balls
- Outdoor public events and festivals at Mote Park
- Agricultural and county events across the mid-Kent area
- School proms and end-of-year celebrations
- Private parties and milestone birthday events
Leeds Castle's events programme is one of the most varied in the South East, running from spring outdoor concerts through to the Christmas market in winter. Alongside this, the density of barn and country house wedding venues in the surrounding countryside keeps demand for hire equipment high from April through to October.
How to Order
Check availability and pricing on the Expo Hire website. Add items to your basket, select your delivery and collection dates, and place your order online. Expo Hire will deliver on your chosen date and return to collect once your event is over. For large or complex orders, call the team to discuss your requirements. See the how to order page for full details.
