Poole Event and Catering Equipment Hire
Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment to Poole and the surrounding area. Poole is one of Dorset's main event destinations, with the Lighthouse Poole as the principal arts and event venue and a stretch of hotels along the Sandbanks peninsula hosting weddings and corporate events. The town merges with Bournemouth to form one of the largest conurbations on the South Coast, with a strong year-round events calendar driven by both leisure and corporate demand.
Equipment Available for Poole Events
Expo Hire supplies a full range of event furniture and catering equipment for hire across Poole and Dorset. 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 Poole Venues and Events
Poole's events venues range from the harbourside arts centre to Sandbanks beach hotels, sailing clubs and rural Dorset venues across the surrounding area.
- Lighthouse Poole — the main arts and entertainment venue hosts concerts, private hire events, corporate evenings and charity functions with regular furniture and catering hire requirements.
- Sandbanks Hotel — the beachfront hotel on the Sandbanks peninsula hosts weddings, corporate events and private dining with regular hire for banqueting furniture and tableware.
- Haven Hotel Sandbanks — the hotel at the tip of the Sandbanks peninsula hosts weddings and corporate events with regular furniture hire requirements.
- Salterns Hotel Poole — the waterside hotel hosts weddings and private functions with furniture and catering hire to supplement in-house capacity.
- Poole Harbour Commissioners Quay — the harbourside area hosts outdoor events, festivals and community celebrations with furniture and catering equipment hired for marquee setups.
Expo Hire delivers to any venue in the Poole 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 Poole
Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Poole and the surrounding area, including Bournemouth, Wimborne, Wareham, Swanage and surrounding Dorset postcodes. Postcodes covered include BH12 to BH17 across Poole, BH1 to BH11 for Bournemouth, and BH20 for the Purbeck area.
Events Served in Poole
Expo Hire supplies equipment for Poole events including:
- Weddings at Sandbanks hotels and Dorset venues
- Corporate dinners and private events at harbourside venues
- Outdoor summer events on the Sandbanks and at Poole Park
- Award ceremonies and charity fundraising dinners
- Private hire events at Lighthouse Poole
- Community celebrations and private parties
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.
