Manchester Central is the main large-scale exhibition and conference venue in the North West, housed in the Victorian Gothic former Central railway station in the heart of Manchester city centre. The venue's single-span arched hall provides around 10,000 square metres of clear floor space, making it one of the most flexible event spaces in England outside London. Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria stations are both within walking distance, with direct rail connections to the rest of the country.
Manchester Central hosts trade shows, public exhibitions, conferences, gala dinners, product launches, awards ceremonies and private hire events throughout the year. Exhibitors, outside caterers and event contractors hire furniture and catering equipment from Expo Hire for events at Manchester Central.
Stand furniture at Manchester Central needs to suit both the scale of the hall and the character of the event. For trade shows, poseur tables and bar stools create compact meeting areas that work well in a busy exhibition floor without consuming floor space. For consumer shows, a broader range of display furniture suits visitors who spend time at each stand.
Meeting tables and chairs suit scheduled trade meetings and product demonstrations. Manchester Central's vast open hall accommodates stand builds of all sizes, from small shell schemes to major feature builds, and Expo Hire can supply a mix of furniture to cover different zones within a large stand footprint.
Manchester Central's main hall is frequently used for large-scale gala dinners, awards ceremonies and charity fundraising events seating hundreds of guests. For seated events, Expo Hire supplies banqueting chairs, round tables, linen, crockery and glassware for outside caterers and event organisers running the evening.
For receptions before or after a seated dinner, poseur tables and bar stools provide standing drink service areas. Expo Hire can supply furniture for both the reception and the seated dinner as part of a single order.
Outside caterers working at Manchester Central use hired kitchen equipment to supplement their own kit. Chafing dishes, hot cupboards, water urns and bain maries are standard for large banquet service. For smaller events and receptions, glassware, service equipment and crockery are the main requirements.
Expo Hire's catering equipment hire range covers the main items needed for Manchester Central events. Contact Expo Hire to discuss requirements for your specific event.
Expo Hire delivers to Manchester Central and collects after the event. Build-up and breakdown schedules vary by event, and Expo Hire can work to the organiser's access window when you book. Equipment arrives clean and ready to use.
Manchester Central is on Lower Mosley Street in Manchester city centre. For delivery charges, see Expo Hire's carriage pricing page. For shows with a fixed build-up window, book early to confirm delivery timing.
Expo Hire includes free Minor Damage Waiver cover on all orders at no extra charge. This covers minor breakages and small items of damage during normal use. Full details are on the Minor Damage Waiver Scheme page.
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