Parasol Hire

2.5m parasol hire in black, cream, green and red. Live stock, online pricing and booking at Expo Hire.


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Parasol hire gives shade and structure to outdoor dining, terrace drinks and hospitality space. The stock centres on 2.5m round parasols in black, cream, green and red.

This range covers 2.5m round parasol in black, 2.5m round parasol in cream, 2.5m round parasol in green and 2.5m round parasol in red. Choose by colour, table position and exposure to sun and wind rather than by canopy size alone.


Why hire from Expo Hire

  • Standard 3-day hire on every order. Delivery day, event day and collection day.
  • Delivery across England and Wales. Carriage starts at £40 and rises by distance from the nearest depot.
  • Dry hire service. Drivers deliver and collect. Your team handles setup and operation on site.
  • Equipment arrives clean and tested. Put it to work as soon as the event team is ready.
  • No security deposit and no damage deposit. That keeps budgeting simple.
  • Free Minor Damage Waiver on every hire. Normal accidental breakages are covered within the policy.
  • Live order tracking and seven-day live chat support. Track the van and get help from 8am to 8pm.

What is in the range

The format stays consistent across the colour range, so the choice comes down to event palette, visibility and how the parasol sits with nearby tables and chairs.

This range suits garden parties, wedding lawns, terrace bars, race days and outdoor corporate hospitality. Book the main pieces in the same order so the setup works as one service plan.

2.5m round parasol in black

Modern terraces and darker furniture schemes.

2.5m round parasol in cream

Weddings and lighter dining layouts.

2.5m round parasol in green

Garden settings and casual outdoor service.

2.5m round parasol in red

Branded or higher-visibility outdoor zones.


Choosing the right option

Choose by colour, table position and exposure to sun and wind rather than by canopy size alone.

Plan parasols around the seating map and the path of the sun. A parasol only earns its space if it shades the right guests at the right time of day. Check wind exposure, canopy clearance and guest walkways before finalising positions.

  • Match the parasol count to the number of table groups that need cover
  • Choose cream or black for neutral schemes
  • Choose green or red where the area needs more colour presence
  • Leave clear routes for waiting staff and guest movement
  • Review rooftop or lawn exposure before sign-off
  • Plan shade and evening lighting together

How hire works

All hire runs on a standard 3-day hire period. Delivery starts at a minimum £40 charge and Expo Hire covers England and Wales only. This is dry hire, so Expo Hire delivers the equipment clean and tested and your team handles setup and operation on site.

Every order includes the Minor Damage Waiver for normal accidental breakages. Parasols are dry hire and are not a substitute for a marquee. Your team handles final placement and any move during the event window. Check wind exposure, canopy clearance and guest walkways before finalising positions.

  • Standard 3-day hire period
  • Minimum £40 delivery charge
  • England and Wales only
  • Dry hire service
  • Equipment arrives clean and tested
  • Minor Damage Waiver included
  • Keep canopies clear of doors and planting
  • Group parasols with the seating they cover

Common uses

This range suits garden parties, wedding lawns, terrace bars, race days and outdoor corporate hospitality. The event team gets the best result when the equipment matches the guest route, the service pace and the venue access plan.

  • Hotel terraces
  • Wedding reception lawns
  • Festival bars
  • Corporate outdoor breakouts
  • Public hospitality zones
  • Exhibition forecourts

Related guides and hire pages

Use these pages when you need the wider planning detail behind this range. They answer the questions that usually sit behind quantity, access and service layout.

Practical service points

When you compare this range, focus on choose by colour, table position and exposure to sun and wind rather than by canopy size alone.

Common lines in this range include 2.5m round parasol in black, 2.5m round parasol in cream, 2.5m round parasol in green and 2.5m round parasol in red. Book enough reserve capacity so the working team can keep the service line stable once guests arrive.

  • Keep canopies clear of doors and planting
  • Group parasols with the seating they cover
  • Check venue rules for overnight storage
  • Do not crowd guest routes with stem positions

Planning the event day

Check wind exposure, canopy clearance and guest walkways before finalising positions. That check is easier to handle before the van arrives than during setup.

Plan parasols around the seating map and the path of the sun. A parasol only earns its space if it shades the right guests at the right time of day. The more public-facing the event is, the more those details affect the guest experience.

  • Match the parasol count to the number of table groups that need cover
  • Choose cream or black for neutral schemes
  • Choose green or red where the area needs more colour presence
  • Leave clear routes for waiting staff and guest movement

Questions people ask

How do I choose the right parasol hire?

Choose from the service plan, the event footprint and how guests will use the equipment. Choose by colour, table position and exposure to sun and wind rather than by canopy size alone.

What is the standard hire period?

Standard hire is 3 days, with delivery day, event day and collection day.

Do drivers set the equipment up?

No. Expo Hire supplies dry hire only. Drivers deliver and collect, and your team handles setup on site.

Where do you deliver?

Expo Hire delivers across England and Wales only.


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No security deposit

Expo Hire does not charge a security deposit. A free minor damage waiver covers minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage is charged at 10 times the hire price. Full details in our terms and conditions.

Delivery and collection

Use the carriage calculator to find your nearest branch and get an accurate delivery quote. At checkout we show an itemised delivery cost before you confirm the order.

On the day, track your driver in real time on our order tracking page, or use the link in the automated text we send.

Advance deposit

For orders over £1,000, you can confirm a booking with a 25% deposit and pay the balance up to 28 days before delivery. The checkout offers this automatically. Full details in our terms and conditions.

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