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Expo Hire Solent

Expo Hire Solent is the South Coast depot of Expo Hire UK Ltd. We deliver chairs, tables, catering equipment, ovens, patio heaters and linen to events across Southampton, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire.

All stock and pricing is live on the website. Book online, pay online, and track your delivery and collection in real time. We cover corporate events, exhibitions, trade shows and private functions across Southampton and the South Coast, including all major venues in Southampton and Portsmouth.

Areas We Cover

Chair Hire across the South Coast

Getting chair hire right is the difference between having comfy guests at your event or a sea of frowns. We deliver chair hire to venues throughout Southampton and the surrounding area for all kinds of events and occasions.

Conferences can be very important events for the people involved and the last thing any organiser would want to worry about is poor quality conference chairs. Our conference chairs for hire are designed to be both practical and comfortable to ensure the best possible result.

Banquets, weddings, and functions also need the right kind of chairs. Our banqueting chairs for hire are perfect for this kind of events and come in several styles to match any aesthetic. Our banqueting chairs are designed to be stackable so that they can be stored easily before and after an event, and seating configurations can be reset with ease.

If your next event is outdoors, then you will require outdoor chairs for hire that can handle anything the weather can throw at it. We have folding samsonite chairs for hire in large quantities for events which need large numbers of seating, along with aluminium chairs and rattan sofas for more intimate affairs.

Table Hire across the South Coast

It’s not hard to rent tables from us for your next event in Southampton or the surrounding area. We’ve got a huge range of tables for hire which are suitable for all kinds of occasion, whether it’s an informal meeting space or a big banquet.

Getting the right kind of furniture hire is a simple process. There are three types of table on hire, which match different styles of seating. For bar stools and stand-up type affairs, the tallest kind of table is best. These tables are known as cocktail tables or poseur tables and normally quite small in diameter, helping to maximise space. For relaxed meeting spaces with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table makes a great addition as a space for drinks or promotional material.

In the middle of these is the most common type of table we hire out, banqueting tables or trestle tables. These are used for any occasion where people sit and eat, like a wedding reception or banquet. They come in different shapes and sizes to match different sizes of rooms – but choosing the right one isn’t hard as we list on each product page how many people can sit around each table and which linen is best used with it.

Patio Heater Hire across the South Coast

Worried about keeping your guests warm at an outdoor event? Our patio heaters for hire can help ensure you keep your guests toasty for longer. We deliver outdoor gas heaters for hire all around Southampton, Hampshire and Dorset, ensuring you can have the outdoor event without breaking the bank.

We offer two kinds of outdoor heater hire, which are LPG and electric. Electric patio heaters give off a focused beam of heat which means that they are best used for specific enclosed areas. They need a normal power outlet to plug into as well. For outdoor spaces, gas patio heater hire is far better. These radiate heat outwards in all directions, making them perfect for a proper outdoor function.

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As can be imagined, we’ve had many organisers rent patio heaters from us and from this we’ve built up a wealth of knowledge. All of our outdoor patio heaters for hire are easy to start, reliable and fuel efficient. We also hire out 13kg LPG canisters so that there is no need to worry about where fuel is coming from.

If the space you have to heat is huge then our space heaters for hire might be a better solution. These are more industrial and noisier than a standard patio heater, but they give off an immense amount of heat which will heat a much larger area.

Oven and Catering Equipment Hire across the South Coast

Setting up any kind of kitchen requires some careful choices to make sure equipment is not only right for the food to be cooked but also for the setting it is being used in. Oven hire is one of the bigger components of any kitchen and getting that wrong can be an expensive mistake.

At Expo Hire London we offer the choice of both LPG and electric ovens for hire; each of which are designed for different usage. Electric ovens for hire are for indoor areas where they can be used to bake, roast and grill food easily. However, because electric ovens need lots of power to run they cannot be used outdoors. The wattage required by electric ovens can easily trip temporary power supplies such as generators and extension leads. The portability of LPG bottles make LPG ovens the perfect choice for usage outside; even an oven with powerful burners like our six burner oven can happily run off an LPG bottle. However, LPG ovens are not designed to be used indoors due to the potential lack of ventilation of exhaust fumes.

Offering high quality stock has always been something that we pride ourselves upon and because of this we frequently replace our ovens with new ones. This is particularly important with ovens which are often the main workhorse of a kitchen and allows our customers to order from us with peace of mind.

Minor Damage Waiver

Free

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Delivery and Collection

From £40.00

Transparent upfront pricing

Pay Only

25% Deposit

Orders over £500 in advance

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Linen Hire across the South Coast

Finding the right linen hire for your event doesn’t need to be a chore. Whatever occasion being organised, we are sure to be able to help with your needs. Event organisers throughout the Southampton area rent linen from us because they know we have what they need at a price that is right.

We have linen for hire available in a range of colours and sizes to match most aesthetics and common table sizes. While the choice might be a bit daunting for someone who has never hired linen before, we’ve made it easier than ever to pick the right size.

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All of our linen product pages list in their description table sizing to help ensure that you choose the right one, while all of our table product pages have recommended linen so customers can hire with confidence.

Delivery and Collection

Working out delivery costs is easy with Expo Hire; simply use our carriage calculator to find which of our branches is near to you. Tap your postcode in and it will confirm not only whether we cover that postcode or not, but also which of our 11 branches is closest to you and the cost for delivery from that branch, as well as the list of possible extra charges.

Once you have filled your basket and confirmed your delivery dates and postcode in the checkout, we will show you an itemised cost for delivery so you know exactly what you’re paying for before you place your order.

Want to know when your delivery is coming? You can track your driver using our real time maps on the day of delivery and collection. Simply enter your postcode and order number into our order tracking page and find out when our driver will be with you. You can also use the link we send you by automated text.

Large Order Deposits

Want to sort out your event hire booking for your next occasion early? At Expo Hire Solent we can help you with that. If your hire charge is over £500, you can now book your hire equipment with just a 25% deposit, paying the remainder up to 28 days prior to delivery. Full details are available in our terms and conditions.

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Pricing

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Get the event hire you need at the best price possible

Get the event hire you need at the best price possible

Expo Hire Solent runs regular deals on popular hire items. Check the special offers section for current pricing on furniture packages and outdoor hire.

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Minor Damage Waiver

Free

Don't stress over a broken plate

Delivery & Collection

From £40.00

Transparent upfront pricing

Pay Only

25% Deposit

Orders over £500 in advance

Build Your

Quote Online

Real time prices & availability

Track Your Order

Find out when your delivery will arrive without needing to call us

Expo Hire Solent's live tracking means you know when your order is arriving on delivery day.

  • Receive a text at the start of the day confirming your place in the delivery schedule
  • Track your order online at any time using your order number and postcode
e.g. B40 1NT
e.g. BCH-12345678

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It's now even easier to hire tables and chairs

It's now even easier to hire tables and chairs

Expo Hire Solent stocks banqueting tables, trestle tables and poseur tables alongside a full range of chairs for formal dining, receptions and exhibitions.

  • Choose table size, chair style and quantity with live stock checking
  • Add tablecloths and napkins to your order at the same time

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