Supplying your Pennard Hill Farm event with hire essentials.
The reception room matters. Every table, every chair, every cloth and glass shapes what guests walk into and remember. Expo Hire delivers furniture and tableware to weddings across England and Wales and returns to collect everything.
Chair choice shapes every photograph and every table. Chiavari chairs are the wedding staple: black gives sharp sophistication, white gives a fresh airy feel, limewash gives rustic warmth that suits barns and country houses. The Wishbone chair adds a sculptural quality that makes for strong wedding photos. The Cross Back in oak reads as relaxed and natural, a favourite at vineyard and garden weddings.
A 6ft circular banqueting table seats 10 guests for a sit-down meal. For a more intimate feel, consider the 5ft round table which seats 8. If you're looking for clean lines and a more modern aesthetic, our 6ft rectangular banqueting tables work well too, especially when laid out end-to-end for a long banquet feel. For a more relaxed, mingling vibe, poseur tables with bar stools can be dotted around, encouraging conversation.
Linen finishes a table. Our tablecloths come in crisp white or ivory, but we also have a range of colours to match your theme. For a rustic look at Pennard Hill Farm, you might skip the tablecloth altogether and let the wood of the tables show, or perhaps just use a simple runner. Don't forget napkins to match your tablecloths, and if you're using chairs that might mark the floor or simply want to soften the look, chair covers are an option.
Serviceware is essential. For a seated meal, you’ll need plates, cutlery, and bowls. We have a range of simple white crockery that works with any setting, or more decorative options if you have a specific theme. Likewise, your glassware needs consideration. Standard wine glasses are a must, but you’ll also want champagne flutes for toasts and perhaps beer glasses if that's your preference. For a more formal affair, consider adding cocktail glasses.
Pennard Hill Farm is a venue that lends itself well to various types of events, from intimate weddings to larger celebrations that might spill outdoors. Its natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere mean that catering equipment, while important, doesn't need to be ostentatious. For sit-down meals, you’ll likely need fridges to keep drinks and food chilled, and possibly warming equipment to keep dishes hot before serving. If you’re planning a more casual buffet or street food style, then our street food equipment and BBQ hire options are very popular. Remember bar equipment is crucial for any bar service – think ice buckets, cocktail shakers, and bottle openers.
The beauty of hiring from Expo Hire is direct delivery. For Pennard Hill Farm, this means we deliver your chosen furniture, tableware, and catering equipment directly to the specific area you need it – be it the main reception space, a designated catering area, or even the glamping pods if you're having a very relaxed, informal setup. We coordinate with your venue contact to find the best drop-off point and time. Our team arrives, unloads your items, and sets them up if necessary (like arranging tables). Then, at the end of your event, we return to collect everything. You don't need to worry about packing it away or transporting it; that's our job.
Beyond the main reception, you might be looking to create different zones. Sofa and lounge sets can create a chill-out area for guests to escape the dance floor or enjoy a quieter conversation. For outdoor drinks or a ceremony space, outdoor furniture is essential. Think patio heaters to keep guests warm on cooler evenings, and perhaps some gazebos for shelter.
For exhibitions or corporate events at Pennard Hill Farm, the focus changes. You’ll need practical exhibition furniture like tables for displays and chairs for attendees. Display cabinets are perfect for showcasing products, and barriers can help manage flow. We also supply exhibition accessories such as waste bins and cable management solutions.
The key with any event, whether it’s a wedding or a corporate function at Pennard Hill Farm, is to think about the guest experience from start to finish. What furniture will encourage mingling? What tableware will complement your food? How will you keep guests comfortable throughout the day and into the evening? Our team has years of experience supplying venues like Pennard Hill Farm and can offer advice on what works well. We understand the practicalities of event hire and aim to make the process as straightforward as possible for you.
We’ve supplied chair hire, table hire, and crockery hire for countless events. It’s worth noting the different chair styles available; the Chiavari chair is a perennial favourite for a reason, offering a classic and elegant look. For something a bit more rustic, the Cross Back chair in oak is a strong contender. Table sizes are important. A 6ft round table is our most popular for sit-down meals. It seats 10 people. For a more relaxed feel, bar furniture with stools can be a great addition.
Don't forget the details. Wine glasses are an obvious one, but consider your specific needs – champagne glasses for toasts, or beer glasses. We also offer a wide range of tablecloths and napkins to tie your theme together. Our cooking equipment, BBQ, and refrigeration are all available for hire, offering practical solutions for your caterers.
Standard Mon-Fri carriage cost based on a route mileage of around 31 miles each way from our Bristol depot
If you manage this venue and see something you’d like us to change on this page, please email us at website.updates@expohire.com.