Expo Hire delivers tables for events, conferences, and functions across England and Wales. Round tables, trestle tables, poseur tables, and banqueting tables are all available with live stock and delivery to your postcode.
For a seated dinner with 5ft round tables at 10 covers each, divide your guest count by 10. For 100 guests, order 10 tables plus one spare in case of late additions. For 8 covers per table (a less crowded arrangement common at weddings where place settings, centrepieces, and glassware take more surface area), order one table per 8 guests.
For buffet service, allow one 6ft trestle per dish type or serving section. A standard hot buffet of 8 main dishes plus a salad bar typically requires 3 to 4 tables end-to-end. Add a separate table for plates and cutlery at the start of the line.
Read the Table Hire Guide for full planning guidance including room layout templates, aisle spacing, and top table arrangements.
Weddings and formal dinners: 5ft round tables (150cm) seating 8 to 10. Round tables suit formal dining — every guest has a view of the room and conversations flow naturally across the table rather than only to the person immediately beside them. Pair with round linen hire in white or ivory for a clean finish.
Buffets and catering setups: 6ft rectangular trestle tables. One 6ft table provides a comfortable buffet section for one dish type with enough space for serving dishes, warming stands, and signage. For a full buffet line, use three to four trestle tables end-to-end and allow one metre of clear aisle either side for guest flow.
Drinks receptions and networking events: Poseur tables at 110cm bar height. Guests stand with a surface to rest drinks on. The poseur table keeps a reception room active and social in a way that seated tables do not — it signals a standing event rather than a seated one, which keeps energy high. Pair with bar stools for guests who prefer to sit.
Exhibitions and trade stands: 6ft trestle tables draped with stretch covers or tablecloths. Flat surface for product samples, literature, and laptops. Trestle tables work under any standard exhibition stand system and their folded dimensions comply with most venue loading bay restrictions.
Corporate conferences and training days: Rectangular tables in boardroom, classroom, or herringbone layouts. Classroom style requires one 6ft table per two delegates. Boardroom style requires more table surface — one 8ft table comfortably seats four.
Community events and fetes: 6ft trestle tables. Simple, robust, and universally understood. Works for stalls, refreshment counters, and display tables at any outdoor or indoor community setting.
Expo Hire runs depots across England and Wales with next-day delivery available to most postcodes. Enter your postcode at checkout for instant delivery pricing. Sunday delivery is standard at no extra charge from every depot.
Yorkshire and the North East: Delivered from Leeds covering Bradford, Harrogate, York, Wakefield, Sheffield, Doncaster, and Hull. White Rose Hire is the Yorkshire brand.
North West England: Covering Manchester, Salford, Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Blackpool, Lancaster, and the surrounding areas. North West Hire handles this region.
Midlands: Delivered from Birmingham covering Coventry, Wolverhampton, Stoke, Lichfield, Leicester, and Nottingham. Birmingham Catering Hire covers this area.
London and the South East: From the London depot covering all EC, WC, N, NW, SW, SE, W, E postcodes plus the M25 belt including Surrey, Essex, Kent, and Hertfordshire. Capital Event Hire is the London brand.
South West and Cotswolds: Covering Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, Swindon, Cardiff, and Swansea. Cotswold Hire serves this area.
Tables are delivered stacked on trolleys with protective padding. Round tables fold in half. Trestle tables fold flat. Poseur tables require no assembly. No tools are needed for any table type. Collection happens on the agreed post-event slot. Expo Hire is the only UK hire company that routinely delivers and collects on Sundays — at no Sunday surcharge — which is a genuine operational advantage for weekend events with Monday-morning venue reinstatement requirements.
Can I combine tables with chairs and linen? Yes. Table hire can be combined with chair hire, linen, glassware, crockery, and cutlery in one order. One delivery, one collection, one invoice — the system shows live availability across all product types at checkout simultaneously.
Do you deliver to marquees and outdoor venues? Yes. Tables are trolley-delivered to the venue entrance or marquee access point. For soft-ground sites, note the access requirements at checkout so the driver can confirm the vehicle approach in advance.
Can I amend quantities after ordering? Yes. Quantities can usually be adjusted up to 48 hours before delivery. Order your best estimate now and fine-tune once your final guest count confirms. No penalty applies for reductions within the amendment window.
Do tables come with tablecloths? Tablecloths are ordered separately from the linen hire section. For 5ft round tables, order 132-inch round cloths for a full floor-length drop, or 108-inch for a lap-length finish. For 6ft trestle tables, 72x72 or 90x156 rectangular cloths are the standard sizes.
What is the minimum order? There is no minimum quantity on table hire. Delivery charges apply to all orders regardless of size — they are calculated by postcode at checkout and cover both delivery and collection.
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\ \Yes. Expo Hire delivers tables from the nearest regional depot to your postcode. Enter your venue postcode at checkout to confirm delivery coverage and see the exact carriage cost before placing your order.
Yes. Expo Hire is the only event hire company in the UK that delivers and collects on Sundays. Morning and afternoon windows are available 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Orders placed by midday on a working day can often be delivered the next day, subject to stock and route availability. For urgent requirements, call 0800 910 1100 — the team will check what is possible from the nearest depot.
The minimum order value ranges from £100 to £3,000 ex-VAT excluding carriage, depending on your delivery location. This applies to all delivery areas across England and Wales.
