Southampton Event and Catering Equipment Hire

Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment to Southampton and the surrounding area. Southampton hosts a range of corporate events, weddings, sporting hospitality at Southampton Football Club and the Ageas Bowl, and outdoor events at venues along the waterfront throughout the year. Southampton Guildhall in the city centre is one of the South Coast's main entertainment and conference venues, hosting awards evenings, concerts and formal dinners, while the city's two universities add a regular programme of graduation ceremonies and campus events throughout the academic year.

Equipment Available for Southampton Events

Expo Hire stocks a full range of event furniture and catering equipment for hire across Southampton and Hampshire.

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 Southampton Venues and Events

Southampton's event scene spans the waterfront, city centre and university campuses, with venues handling corporate conferences, sports hospitality, cultural events and private celebrations throughout the year.

Southampton Guildhall — the city's main civic entertainment venue hosts awards ceremonies, concerts, gala dinners and corporate events, with regular requirements for banqueting chairs, round tables, linen and full place settings.
St Mary's Stadium — Southampton FC's ground hosts match day hospitality and off-season corporate events in its function suites, commonly requiring banqueting chairs, glassware, crockery and serving equipment.
Ageas Bowl — Hampshire's county cricket ground hosts international matches, concerts and corporate hospitality, with large orders for poseur tables, bar stools, glassware and catering equipment on event days.
University of Southampton — graduation ceremonies, alumni dinners and international academic conferences run throughout the year across the Highfield campus, with banqueting furniture and catering equipment among the most frequent requirements.
Solent University — campus events including graduation days and business conferences regularly require chairs, tables and catering equipment across city centre sites.
Mayflower Park — the waterfront park hosts the Southampton Boat Show and other large outdoor events, with exhibitor and corporate marquees frequently ordering chairs, trestle tables and serving equipment.

Expo Hire delivers to any venue in the Southampton area. For managed 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 Southampton

Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Southampton and surrounding areas, including Portsmouth, Eastleigh, Totton, Winchester, Fareham, Chandler's Ford and the New Forest. Postcodes covered include SO14 to SO53 across Southampton and Eastleigh, PO1 to PO17 for Portsmouth and Fareham, and SO40 to SO45 for the Totton and Waterside area.

Equipment can be delivered to Southampton Football Club and the Ageas Bowl at West End. Contact Expo Hire in advance for delivery access arrangements at managed venues.

Events Served in Southampton

Expo Hire supplies equipment for Southampton events including:

Corporate conferences and business events at city centre venues
Gala dinners and awards evenings
Weddings at hotels, barns and country houses across Hampshire
Sporting hospitality at Southampton Football Club and Ageas Bowl cricket ground
Outdoor events along the waterfront and in Southampton Common
University events at the University of Southampton and Solent University
Charity fundraisers and community events
Concerts and civic events at Southampton Guildhall
Waterfront shows and exhibitions at Mayflower Park

How to Order

Browse the Expo Hire catalogue online, check availability for your dates, and place your order. Expo Hire delivers and collects around your event. See the how to order page for full details.