Medway Event and Catering Equipment Hire

Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment to Medway and the surrounding area. The Medway towns of Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham form one of Kent's largest urban areas, with Chatham Historic Dockyard standing as one of the South East's most distinctive large-scale event venues. Rochester Cathedral and Castle provide a heritage backdrop for weddings and civic events, while the area's hotels and function suites support a year-round corporate events calendar.

Equipment Available for Medway Events

Expo Hire supplies a full range of event furniture and catering equipment for hire across Medway and Kent. 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

Popular Medway Venues and Events

Medway's venues span heritage dockyard spaces, cathedral precincts, sports grounds and modern hotels, with a diverse events calendar across the five towns.

Chatham Historic Dockyard — one of the South East's largest and most atmospheric event venues, hosting corporate dinners, product launches, outdoor festivals and private hire events across its historic buildings and open spaces.
Rochester Cathedral — the Norman cathedral hosts civic services, concerts, formal receptions and charity events, with seating and catering equipment regularly hired for events in the nave and Chapter House.
Rochester Castle — the castle grounds and Keep host outdoor events, summer parties and corporate evenings, with outdoor furniture and catering equipment commonly required.
Medway Park — the sports and leisure complex in Gillingham hosts exhibitions, sports events and private functions throughout the year.
MEMS Medway Powerhouse — the business events centre in Chatham hosts conferences, seminars and corporate events with regular hire requirements for conference furniture and catering equipment.
Rochester Corn Exchange — the town centre venue hosts markets, private events and community functions with regular furniture hire requirements.

Expo Hire delivers to any venue in the Medway area. For 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 Medway

Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Medway and the surrounding area, including Sittingbourne, Faversham, Gravesend, Maidstone and surrounding Kent postcodes. Postcodes covered include ME1 to ME8 across the Medway towns and ME10 to ME13 for Sittingbourne and Faversham.

Events Served in Medway

Expo Hire supplies equipment for Medway events including:

Corporate dinners and conferences at Chatham Dockyard and local hotels
Weddings at Rochester Cathedral, local hotels and barn venues
Outdoor events and festivals at heritage sites
Awards evenings and gala dinners
Community events and charity fundraisers
Private parties and celebration events

How to Order

Browse the Expo Hire catalogue, check availability for your dates, and order online. Expo Hire delivers and collects around your event. See the how to order page for full details.