Torquay Event Hire

Torquay Event and Catering Equipment Hire

Expo Hire delivers tables, chairs, linen, crockery, glassware and catering equipment to Torquay and the surrounding area. Torquay is the main town of the English Riviera and one of the South West's leading destinations for leisure events and corporate conferences. The Riviera International Conference Centre is the largest dedicated events venue in the area, while the Imperial Hotel and a range of seafront and hilltop hotels host weddings and private functions throughout the season. The surrounding bays of Paignton and Brixham extend the event catchment across the Torbay conurbation.

Equipment Available for Torquay Events

  • 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 Torquay Venues and Events

  • Riviera International Conference Centre — Torquay's main conference and events venue hosts trade conferences, national association events, gala dinners and private hire, with banqueting furniture and catering equipment regularly required for large seated events.
  • The Imperial Hotel Torquay — the clifftop Victorian hotel has Agatha Christie connections and hosts weddings, corporate events and private dining with regular hire for banqueting furniture and tableware.
  • The Grand Hotel Torquay — the seafront grand hotel hosts weddings and corporate events with regular furniture hire requirements.
  • Oldway Mansion Paignton — the Italianate mansion is used for weddings and private events in its impressive state rooms, with furniture and catering equipment hired for both indoor and outdoor events.
  • Babbacombe Theatre — the well-known theatre hosts private hire and corporate evenings with regular furniture requirements.

How Much Equipment Do You Need?

A seated dinner for 100 typically requires around 110 chairs, 13 round tables, 100 place settings and 200 glasses. Expo Hire has no minimum order and shows live stock levels so you can check availability before placing an order.

Delivery to Torquay

Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Torquay and the surrounding area, including Paignton, Brixham, Newton Abbot and Dartmouth. Postcodes covered include TQ1 to TQ5 across Torbay and the South Devon coast.

Events Served in Torquay

  • National conferences at the Riviera International Conference Centre
  • Weddings at seafront hotels and English Riviera venues
  • Corporate dinners and awards ceremonies
  • Outdoor summer events across Torbay
  • Community celebrations and private parties
  • Charity fundraising dinners

How to Order

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

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