Winchester Event and Catering Equipment Hire
Winchester is Hampshire's county city and one of England's most historic and distinguished event locations, with a cathedral, a medieval great hall and a variety of exceptional venues. Winchester Cathedral is the centrepiece of the city's events calendar: it hosts civic dinners, charity receptions and the Winchester Christmas Market, one of the largest and most popular Christmas markets in England, which draws over half a million visitors each December. Winchester Guildhall on Broadway provides formal event space used for civic functions, conferences and private dinners. Winchester College on College Street is one of England's oldest and most prestigious schools, and its dining hall and gardens have hosted formal academic and private events for centuries. Marwell Zoo at Owslebury, a few miles south-east of the city, offers a unique corporate events venue with its own events building and outdoor spaces among the animal enclosures. The University of Winchester at West Hill runs graduation ceremonies and academic conferences throughout the academic year, adding to the city's varied events programme.
Equipment Available for Winchester Events
Expo Hire stocks a full range of event furniture and catering equipment, available for short-term hire across Winchester and the surrounding area. All items are delivered clean, in good condition 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
For formal dinners at Winchester Guildhall or the Cathedral, and for large outdoor events at the Christmas Market, Expo Hire can supply furniture and catering equipment in quantities to suit events of any size.
Delivery to Winchester
Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to Winchester and the surrounding postcodes, including Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, Romsey, Bishops Waltham, Alresford and Basingstoke. Delivery charges are calculated by distance from the depot at point of checkout.
Deliveries to Winchester Cathedral and the Guildhall require awareness of the city centre's historic street layout and pedestrian zones; the team can advise on the best access routes and delivery windows when you place your order. Marwell Zoo has established supplier access roads and is straightforward to deliver to from the M3.
Events Served in Winchester
Expo Hire supplies equipment for a broad range of events in Winchester and the surrounding area:
- Corporate dinners, awards ceremonies and gala events
- Civic dinners and formal receptions at Winchester Cathedral and Winchester Guildhall
- Formal academic events and private functions at Winchester College
- Corporate and private events at Marwell Zoo
- Graduation ceremonies and academic events at the University of Winchester
- Weddings and wedding receptions at hotels, barns and licensed venues across Hampshire
- Charity fundraisers and black-tie balls
- Christmas Market events and winter functions in the city centre
- School proms and end-of-year celebrations
- Private parties and milestone birthday events
Winchester's events calendar reaches a particular peak in December, when the Christmas Market and the corporate party season combine to create very high demand for furniture and catering equipment. Through the rest of the year, the city's historic venues and the surrounding Hampshire countryside sustain a steady events market across corporate, wedding and charitable sectors.
How to Order
Check availability and pricing on the Expo Hire website. Add items to your basket, select your delivery and collection dates, and place your order online. Expo Hire will deliver on your chosen date and return to collect once your event is over. For large or complex orders, call the team to discuss your requirements. See the how to order page for full details.
