York Event and Catering Equipment Hire
York is one of England's most visited historic cities, with an events calendar that draws on its medieval heritage, its racing tradition and its substantial university population. York Racecourse on the Knavesmire is one of England's premier flat racing venues, hosting major fixtures including the Ebor Festival in August and the Yorkshire Oaks, with significant corporate hospitality demand throughout the summer season. York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe, provides an extraordinary setting for concerts and civic dinners. The University of York at Heslington and York St John University in the city centre both run graduation ceremonies and academic conferences, and the National Railway Museum hosts private events in its vast engine halls.
Equipment Available for York Events
Expo Hire stocks a full range of event furniture and catering equipment, available for short-term hire across York 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
Expo Hire supplies complete table, chair and linen packages for large banqueting events; call the team to discuss requirements for orders covering 200 or more covers.
Delivery to York
Delivery and collection from £40. Expo Hire delivers seven days a week to York and the surrounding postcodes, including Harrogate, Selby, Malton, Tadcaster and Wetherby. Delivery charges are calculated by distance from the depot at point of checkout.
Expo Hire delivers to venues across the city, including the National Railway Museum, York Racecourse and country house hotels in the Vale of York and the North Yorkshire Moors foothills.
Events Served in York
Expo Hire supplies equipment for a broad range of events in York and the surrounding area:
- Corporate dinners, awards ceremonies and gala events
- Racing hospitality at York Racecourse during the Ebor Festival and other flat racing fixtures
- Concerts and civic dinners at York Minster and associated venues
- Weddings and wedding receptions at hotels, barns and licensed venues
- Charity fundraisers and black-tie balls
- Graduation ceremonies and academic events at the University of York and York St John University
- School proms and end-of-year celebrations
- Private parties and milestone birthday events
York's popularity as a tourist destination gives it a year-round events market, with particularly strong demand for private and corporate dining during the spring and autumn racing seasons.
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.
