Solihull Event and Catering Equipment Hire
Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment to Solihull and the surrounding area. Solihull sits at the heart of the West Midlands, adjacent to the NEC Birmingham and Birmingham Airport, making it one of the most active areas in England for corporate events, trade shows and private functions. The town's affluent residential character drives strong demand for high-quality wedding and private hire, while proximity to the NEC generates year-round requirements for exhibition furniture and catering equipment.
Equipment Available for Solihull Events
Expo Hire supplies a full range of event furniture and catering equipment for hire across Solihull and the West Midlands. 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 Solihull Venues and Events
Solihull's events venues include country houses, hotel conference centres, arts venues and civic spaces across the borough, alongside the NEC campus on its northern edge.
- Crowne Plaza NEC — the hotel adjacent to the NEC Birmingham hosts corporate events, conferences and private dinners year-round, with regular hire for banqueting furniture and catering equipment.
- Hillfield Hall — the Victorian country house near Solihull town centre hosts weddings and private events in its grounds and function rooms, with chiavari chairs, linen and tableware among the most common hire requirements.
- Nailcote Hall Hotel — the country house hotel and golf club hosts corporate events, conferences and weddings with regular furniture hire requirements.
- The Core at Resorts World Birmingham — the conference and entertainment venue at the NEC campus hosts corporate events and private functions throughout the year.
- Tudor Grange Park and Sports Centre — the park and sports complex hosts outdoor events and community celebrations with regular furniture hire requirements.
- St Alphege Parish Church — one of Solihull's most popular wedding churches, with receptions often held at nearby hotel function rooms requiring furniture and catering hire.
Expo Hire delivers to any venue in the Solihull 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 Solihull
Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Solihull and the surrounding area, including Birmingham, Coventry, Shirley, Dorridge, Knowle and surrounding West Midlands postcodes. Postcodes covered include B90 to B94 across Solihull and surrounding areas.
Events Served in Solihull
Expo Hire supplies equipment for Solihull events including:
- Weddings at country houses, churches and hotel venues across the borough
- Corporate conferences and networking events near the NEC
- Awards evenings and gala dinners
- Private parties and celebration events
- Outdoor marquee events across Warwickshire and the West Midlands
- Exhibition and trade show support at the NEC campus
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.









