Manchester Event and Catering Equipment Hire

Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment to Manchester and the surrounding area. Manchester is one of England's busiest events cities, with a packed calendar of corporate conferences, exhibitions, sporting events and weddings throughout the year. Expo Hire supplies equipment for events at Manchester Central, the AO Arena, Emirates Old Trafford and many smaller venues across the city. The city's two major universities run large graduation programmes and formal dinners, adding to a year-round demand for event furniture and catering equipment across Greater Manchester.

Equipment Available for Manchester Events

Expo Hire stocks a full range of event furniture and catering equipment available for hire across Manchester and Greater Manchester. All items are delivered clean 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

Expo Hire can supply full furniture and equipment packages for seated dinners, conference set-ups and exhibition stands. Browse the full catalogue to check availability and pricing.

Popular Manchester Venues and Events

Manchester's event scene ranges from major convention centres and international arenas to university halls and civic buildings, with demand running throughout the year.

Manchester Central — the converted railway station is Manchester's primary convention and exhibition venue, hosting trade shows, conferences and awards dinners that often require hundreds of chairs, trestle tables and full catering equipment sets.
AO Arena — one of the busiest arenas in England, the AO Arena hosts concerts, boxing events and large corporate evenings with hospitality areas requiring poseur tables, bar stools and glassware.
Emirates Old Trafford — the Lancashire cricket ground hosts major sporting hospitality, conferences and gala dinners in its pavilion and event suites, commonly requiring banqueting chairs, round tables and formal place settings.
University of Manchester — graduation ceremonies, alumni dinners and academic conferences fill the university's halls throughout the year, with banqueting furniture and formal crockery among the most frequent requirements.
Manchester Metropolitan University — MMU graduation events and campus conferences regularly require chairs, tables and catering equipment across city centre sites.
Bridgewater Hall — Manchester's concert hall takes corporate hires and charity events in its auditorium and foyer spaces, with orders typically covering round tables, chiavari chairs and glassware.

Expo Hire delivers to any venue in the Manchester area. 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 Manchester

Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Manchester city centre and Greater Manchester, including Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Wigan and surrounding postcodes.

Expo Hire delivers to Manchester's major event venues, including Manchester Central convention complex, the AO Arena and Emirates Old Trafford. For large-scale events at managed venues, contact Expo Hire in advance to confirm delivery access and timing requirements.

Events Served in Manchester

Expo Hire supplies equipment for a wide range of Manchester events:

Corporate conferences and exhibitions at Manchester Central and other city centre venues
Gala dinners, awards ceremonies and charity balls
Weddings and wedding receptions at hotels and licensed venues across Greater Manchester
Concerts and live events at the AO Arena and smaller music venues
Sporting hospitality at Emirates Old Trafford and other sports grounds
University events at the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University
Outdoor festivals, markets and community events across the city
Private parties and milestone celebrations

Manchester's events industry is substantial, with high demand across both the corporate and social calendar. Expo Hire carries stock to cover multiple large events simultaneously. Early booking is recommended for busy periods such as conference season and the summer wedding calendar.

How to Order

Check availability and pricing on the Expo Hire website. Add items to your basket, set your delivery and collection dates, and place your order. Expo Hire delivers and collects around your event schedule. See the how to order page for full details.