Expo Hire supplies catering equipment to schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions across England and Wales. Exam season, prizegiving dinners, summer fetes, and kitchen refurbishment projects all create demand for equipment that a school kitchen cannot cover from its own stock.

Why hire from Expo Hire

• The only hire company in the UK that delivers and collects on Sundays. Most competitors stop at Saturday. We cover every day of the week.
• Live order tracking on every delivery and collection. Track your driver in real time by order number and postcode. No other hire company in the UK offers this for both delivery and collection.
• Every order 100% guaranteed before you pay. We check live stock and logistics at the point of booking. No substitutions, no shortfalls, no calls the week before.
• Choose morning or afternoon for delivery and collection. No other hire company gives you this choice. Your venue, your schedule.
• No security deposit. No damage deposit. Ever. Expo Hire never holds your money.
• Free Minor Damage Waiver on every order. Accidental scratches and minor wear covered at no charge. Other companies charge 2–3% of your order total for the same cover.
• The widest product range in the event hire industry. Chairs, tables, catering, glassware, linen, heating, gazebos, staging, and more from a single supplier.
• The only hire company in the UK with live chat support seven days a week, 8am to 8pm. Every competitor closes at 5pm on weekdays. Get answers when you are planning, not just during office hours.

Exam and prizegiving events

Prizegiving dinners and end-of-year events need tables and chairs alongside food service equipment. Hiring chafing dishes for a buffet supper or urns and percolators for a parent-and-staff reception covers the event without committing budget to equipment used once a year. Exam halls that convert to dining spaces need stackable chairs and folding trestle tables — chairs and tables are available in exam-compliant styles.

Kitchen refurbishment cover

When a school kitchen undergoes renovation, mobile catering equipment keeps food service running. Gas chafing dishes, bain-maries, commercial urns, and hot cupboards let a temporary kitchen or outdoor catering setup maintain full service. Hire for the duration of the project — no capital spend required. No minimum contract length.

Ordering for schools and local authorities

Schools and councils can order against a purchase order. Full invoicing documentation is provided on every order. There is no security deposit. Delivery and collection are included in the price. Browse our school equipment hire section or order directly from any product page with live stock and fixed pricing.

Every order includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver at no extra charge. Other hire companies charge 2–3% of your order total for the same cover — on a typical £1,000 booking, that is up to £30 extra you keep in your pocket.

Six things no other hire company in the UK offers. We deliver and collect seven days a week — no other hire company does. We are the only hire company to offer live order tracking for both delivery and collection; track your driver in real time by order number and postcode. We check live stock and logistics availability before your order is confirmed, so every order is 100% guaranteed to arrive exactly as placed — no substitutions, no shortfalls. You choose morning or afternoon for both delivery and collection. We never charge a security or damage deposit. Every hire includes a Free Minor Damage Waiver at no extra charge — other companies charge 2–3% of your order total for the same cover. And with the widest product range in the event hire industry, most customers can source their entire event from a single supplier.

Stainless Steel Gastronorm Pan
1/3 Third Size - 65mm Deep

£1.00 / 3 Day Hire

Stainless Steel Gastronorm Lid
1/2 Half Size

£1.20 / 3 Day Hire

Non Stick Baking Tray
Small

£1.25 / 3 Day Hire

Cafetiere 6 Cup

£1.50 / 3 Day Hire

Chafing Fuel
2 Hour Burn Time

£1.50 / 3 Day Hire

Non Stick Baking Tray
Large

£1.50 / 3 Day Hire

RCD Circuit Breaker

£1.50 / 3 Day Hire

Food Tray

£0.65 / 3 Day Hire

Common questions

Can schools order against a purchase order?

Yes. Purchase orders are accepted. Full invoicing documentation is provided on every order.

Is there a minimum order?

No minimum order.

Do you supply to schools outside of cities?

Yes. We deliver across England and Wales to rural schools, academies, independent schools and local authority maintained schools.

How quickly can equipment be delivered?

Most orders deliver within two to five working days. For urgent requirements, contact us to confirm your closest depot's lead time.