Norwich Event and Catering Equipment Hire

Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment to Norwich and the surrounding area. Norwich has a close-knit events community, with corporate functions, sporting hospitality at Norwich City Football Club, concerts at St Andrew's Hall, weddings and outdoor events across Norfolk throughout the year. Norwich Cathedral, the Forum and the Norfolk Showground add further capacity for large-scale civic, cultural and agricultural events that draw visitors from across the region.

Equipment Available for Norwich Events

Expo Hire stocks a full range of event furniture and catering equipment for hire across Norwich and Norfolk.

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 Norwich Venues and Events

Norwich's event venues range from medieval religious buildings and civic spaces to sporting grounds and open showground sites, serving events of all types across the city and county.

Norwich Cathedral — the Cathedral Close and Hostry visitor centre host charity dinners, civic receptions and cultural events, with orders typically covering round banqueting tables, chiavari chairs and formal place settings.
Carrow Road — Norwich City Football Club's ground hosts match day hospitality and off-season events in its function suites, with regular requirements for banqueting chairs, linen, crockery and glassware.
University of East Anglia — graduation ceremonies, alumni events and academic conferences take place across the UEA campus throughout the year, with banqueting furniture and catering equipment among the most common orders.
The Forum Norwich — the city centre civic building hosts public events, corporate hires and exhibitions, with conference chairs, trestle tables and serving equipment frequently required.
Norfolk Showground — the county showground hosts agricultural shows, trade exhibitions, wedding fairs and outdoor events requiring large quantities of chairs, trestle tables and catering equipment for exhibitor and hospitality areas.
St Andrew's Hall — one of Norwich's most distinctive music and events venues, it hosts concerts, dinners and private hires in its medieval hall, with chiavari chairs and round tables among the most common requirements.

Expo Hire delivers to any venue in the Norwich 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 Norwich

Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Norwich and the surrounding area, including Great Yarmouth, Dereham, Wymondham, Diss, Thetford, Attleborough, Fakenham and surrounding Norfolk postcodes. Postcodes covered include NR1 to NR35 across Norfolk, as well as IP21 to IP26 for south Norfolk and the Breckland area.

Equipment can be delivered to Norwich City Football Club at Carrow Road and St Andrew's Hall in the city centre. Contact Expo Hire for delivery requirements at managed venues.

Events Served in Norwich

Expo Hire supplies equipment for Norwich events including:

Corporate dinners and business events at city centre venues
Gala evenings and charity fundraisers
Weddings at barns, country houses and licensed venues across Norfolk
Concerts and cultural events at St Andrew's Hall
Sporting hospitality at Norwich City Football Club
University events at the University of East Anglia
Outdoor festivals and market events across Norfolk
Agricultural shows and trade exhibitions at the Norfolk Showground
Civic and community events at the Forum Norwich

How to Order

Check availability and pricing on the Expo Hire website, then place your order. Expo Hire delivers and collects around your event. See the how to order page for full details.