Preston Event and Catering Equipment Hire
Preston is a city in the heart of Lancashire with a strong events tradition rooted in its history as a Guild city, a status celebrated with major public events every 20 years. The Guild Hall is one of the largest entertainment venues in the North West, with a capacity of over 2,000, hosting conferences, concerts, exhibitions and public events. The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) operates one of the largest university campuses in England, running graduation ceremonies and public events at its city centre site. Deepdale, home to Preston North End FC, provides corporate hospitality facilities, and the Harris Museum and Art Gallery offers a distinctive Grade I listed venue for private and civic events.
Equipment Available for Preston Events
Expo Hire stocks a full range of event furniture and catering equipment, available for short-term hire across Preston and the surrounding area. All items are delivered clean, in good condition 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 supplies complete table, chair and linen packages for large banqueting events; call the team to discuss requirements for orders covering 200 or more covers.
Delivery to Preston
Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Preston and the surrounding postcodes, including Chorley, Leyland, Garstang, Longridge and Bamber Bridge. Delivery charges are calculated by distance from the depot at point of checkout.
Expo Hire delivers to venues across Preston city centre, including the Guild Hall, UCLan campus venues and private events at the Harris Museum.
Events Served in Preston
Expo Hire supplies equipment for a broad range of events in Preston and the surrounding area:
- Corporate dinners, awards ceremonies and gala events
- Conferences and exhibitions at the Guild Hall
- Graduation ceremonies and academic events at UCLan
- Weddings and wedding receptions at hotels, barns and licensed venues
- Charity fundraisers and black-tie balls
- Sports hospitality at Deepdale
- School proms and end-of-year celebrations
- Private parties and milestone birthday events
Preston's Guild celebrations, held every 20 years, require significant event infrastructure across the city, and the town supports a busy programme of corporate and community events throughout the year.
How to Order
Check availability and pricing on the Expo Hire website. Add items to your basket, select your delivery and collection dates, and place your order online. Expo Hire will deliver on your chosen date and return to collect once your event is over. For large or complex orders, call the team to discuss your requirements. See the how to order page for full details.
