The Bath and West Showground Event Hire

The Bath and West Showground is a cornerstone for events in the South West, a versatile space that handles everything from sprawling trade shows to intimate corporate dinners. If you're organising an event here, you're thinking about how to make the most of those considerable grounds and impressive halls. We deliver the items you need to your stand or event space.

What events occur at the Showground? It's a hub for agricultural shows, of course, but also large public exhibitions, consumer fairs, and business-to-business expos. Car shows, home and garden shows, specialist craft fairs, and significant corporate events happen here. The sheer scale of venues like the Showering Pavilion means you can host thousands of people, but there are also numerous smaller, more focused halls and breakout areas for specific exhibitors or smaller conferences. Outdoor spaces are adaptable.

Event planning at the Bath and West Showground focuses on creating effective, attractive displays for exhibitions or trade shows. For exhibitors, this means exhibition furniture that is practical and appealing. Basic needs include comfortable chairs for visitors to rest or for your team to sit when not engaging with clients, and tables for displaying products, literature, or for a laptop and demo station. Simple but robust options like our folding chairs and trestle tables are common, but for a more premium feel, consider options like our banqueting chairs or poseur tables.

For larger gatherings, like corporate dinners or awards ceremonies that might use some of the Showground's larger halls, the furniture needs shift. We supply banqueting chairs in bulk, perhaps with chair covers and tablecloths to match a specific theme. Banqueting tables are 6ft rounds that seat 8-10. They arrange dinners. Smaller rounds or rectangular tables suit buffet setups or more informal seating areas.

If your event has a more social or relaxed vibe, or if you're creating a lounge area within your exhibition stand, we have sofas and lounge furniture that can make a big difference. Comfortable armchairs and sofas can create an inviting atmosphere, encouraging visitors to stop and chat. We offer bean bags for an informal, modern feel, or LED furniture if you aim for something vibrant and eye-catching.

Bars feature at many Bath and West Showground events: dedicated bar areas for conferences, refreshment stands at exhibitions, or full bars for private events. We supply bar furniture. This includes poseur tables and matching bar stools that define the space and provide comfortable standing or perching options. We offer portable bars. They come with necessary bar equipment like speed rails, ice bins, and cocktail shakers. And, of course, you'll need glassware. We supply glassware from standard beer glasses and wine glasses to specialist cocktail glasses. Don't forget cutlery and crockery if food service is part of your plan.

For outdoor elements, or even for creating covered zones within larger spaces, we can provide gazebos. And if your event is running into the cooler evenings, patio heaters are essential for keeping guests comfortable. We also have outdoor furniture options if you're utilising any of the Showground's grounds for seating or dining.

Catering operations, from small buffets to full-scale food service, use our essential equipment. This includes fridges and freezers for keeping produce fresh, cooking equipment such as ovens and hobs if you're preparing food on-site, and warming equipment like bain-maries to keep food at serving temperature. We also offer BBQ equipment for outdoor events and a range of bar equipment beyond just the glasses and serving items.

One of the key benefits of working with Expo Hire for events at the Bath and West Showground is our direct delivery service. Setting up an event, like a large exhibition, can be a complex operation. Our team delivers your hired items to the hall, room, or your individual exhibition stand. Avoid struggling with hired goods from a car park. This saves you significant time and effort, allowing you to focus on the finer details of your event setup and management.

We deliver across England and Wales. Local businesses and organizations travelling to Shepton Mallet rely on us for timely, efficient delivery. Our experienced delivery teams navigate large venues like the Bath and West Showground and deliver your rented equipment.

To make things straightforward, consider creating a clear delivery point with your event organiser or venue contact. Knowing the exact hall, aisle, and stand number helps our drivers. We collect the equipment from the same point at the end of your hire period. We bring it to your stand or allocated collection area. It's this direct, no-fuss approach that we pride ourselves on.

If you are unsure about quantities or what specific items suit your event, contact us. We have years of experience providing hire equipment for similar venues and events. We can offer advice based on typical layouts, attendee numbers, and the nature of your specific event. A conversation helps you choose the right mix of items.

For trade shows and exhibitions, we offer barrier hire for crowd management or defining spaces. We also offer display cabinets for showcasing valuable or delicate items. These exhibition-specific items improve your stand and its functionality.

We understand that event planning involves many moving parts. We simplify furniture, equipment, and tableware hiring. We provide quality products and a reliable, direct delivery service to venues. This supports any event, whatever its scale or purpose.

Design your event layout. For an exhibition, do you need a small table and two cha