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Expo Hire stocks furniture, kitchen equipment, crockery, glassware, cutlery and linen for events of all sizes. Prices and stock availability are shown live online — orders can be placed without calling for a quote.

The standard hire period covers three days: delivery the day before your event and collection the day after. Live vehicle tracking lets you follow the delivery driver from dispatch.

Expo Hire is based in Birmingham and delivers throughout England and Wales seven days a week. There is no security deposit and no minimum spend. A 25% advance payment scheme is available on orders over £500.

What you can hire

The hire catalogue covers furniture, catering equipment, tableware and outdoor items. Furniture includes banqueting chairs, chiavari chairs, folding tables, round tables, Chesterfield sofas and poseur tables. Catering equipment runs from commercial ovens and fryers to hot cupboards, chafing dishes and temporary kitchen setups. Tableware covers crockery in white, graphite and storm finishes, cutlery in the Virtue and Harley Parish ranges, glassware for wine, beer, cocktails and champagne, and linen tablecloths and napkins in a full range of colours.

Who hires from us

Customers include wedding caterers, corporate event planners, exhibition organisers, venue managers, festival operators, sports clubs, schools, hospitals and councils. Hire quantities range from a dozen glasses for a private function to several thousand place settings for a large conference or exhibition.

How ordering works

All stock levels are live. Add items to your basket, enter your delivery address and hire dates, then place your order or save a quote by email. Payment confirms the booking — stock is not held until payment is made. Orders can be placed at any time without speaking to anyone, though phone and live chat support is available if you need help building a large or complex order.

Delivery and collection

Expo Hire delivers across England and Wales. Delivery charges start from £40 and are calculated at checkout based on postcode and order size. Standard delivery is to the ground floor; timed delivery windows and upper-floor delivery are available on request. Collection follows the same route. The Send It Back Dirty scheme means crockery, glassware and cutlery can be returned unwashed — Expo Hire handles the cleaning.

What our customers say

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Every need was thought of very smoothly done

DE, Birmingham

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Fantastic company, very professional I will using Expo Hire for all of my parties now

TW, Birmingham

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Great service and the chairs were perfect

CE, Manchester

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Very happy with my order, chairs looked great at my wedding, Delivery and collection was smooth

LF, Huntingdon

★★★★★

Simple to order and make changes and delivery and pick up handled really well.

AG, Nottingham

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It's now even easier to hire tables and chairs

Expo Hire stocks banqueting tables, trestle tables and poseur tables alongside a full range of chairs for formal dining, receptions and exhibitions.

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Showcase your business with our superb exhibition furniture

With all stock and availability shown online, it's easy to build your exhibition order without need for time-consuming calls, emails and quotes.

Fixed delivery costs to many exhibition centres across the UK
Delivery directly to your stand without need for you to be there
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Expo Hire stocks furniture for every event type: formal dining, wedding receptions, exhibition stands, outdoor parties and corporate events.

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Chair Hire

We offer an extensive range of chair hire options to suit any event, no matter the occasion. From designer chairs for exhibitions and special events to practical folding chairs for outdoor gatherings, we’ve got you covered with a wide selection to choose from.

For conferences and business meetings, our conference chairs are designed to be both durable and comfortable. They’re built to withstand long hours of use, ensuring your delegates remain comfortable throughout the day. Plus, they’re stackable for easy rearrangement when needed.

If you're hosting a wedding or special occasion, our banqueting chairs add a touch of elegance to your event. With a variety of colours and seat pad options always in stock, you're sure to find the perfect match for your event’s aesthetic. We also offer timeless Chiavari chairs inspired by classic Italian design. These chairs are not only stylish but built to last, making them ideal for long events, such as a formal banquet or wedding feast. The beauty is highly enhanced with our beautiful chair covers.

No matter the event, our range of chairs ensures comfort, style, and flexibility to meet your needs.

Table Hire

At Expo Hire UK, we offer a fantastic selection of tables for hire to suit any event or special occasion. Whether you're hosting a corporate conference, a stylish wedding, or a casual function, we have a variety of tables to meet your needs, from designer options to traditional banqueting tables. We also have a selection of beautiful tablecloths for our tables.

Our tables come in three main styles based on their height:

Cocktail Tables: These tall Cocktail tables are perfect for cocktail parties, networking events, and bar settings. Designed for standing around or sitting on bar stools, they provide a sleek, stylish surface for guests to mingle. Available in a range of colours and designs, cocktail tables create an ideal setting for social events.

Banqueting Tables: Also known as Trestle tables, these banqueting tables are ideal for formal dinners, banquets, conferences, and more. With a standard height that pairs perfectly with chairs, they’re our most popular option for meals and larger gatherings. Banqueting tables provide a functional and elegant surface for a variety of events like wedding reception tables, conference tables and more.

Coffee Tables: For a more relaxed vibe, coffee tables are perfect for lounges or seating areas. These low tables are ideal for placing drinks, magazines, or snacks, and they add a stylish touch to any casual event. Whether you're hosting an informal gathering or relaxing in an outdoor space, our coffee tables fit seamlessly into any atmosphere.

No matter the occasion, our wide selection of tables for hire ensures you’ll find the perfect fit. To explore our full range of furniture hire, simply visit the furniture section in the menu.

Oven Hire

An oven is a must-have for cooking large batches or baking goods at your event. We offer both Electric Ovens and LPG ovens at Expo Hire. Electric ovens are great for indoor events in commercial kitchen settings, whereas LPG ovens are best suited for outdoor events where you don't want a tripping hazard with extension wires and generators. Our ovens are reliable and easy to use. And unlike other catering companies, we frequently replace our ovens to ensure you receive the best quality every time.

Patio Heater Hire

Keeping outdoor spaces warm can be a challenge in the Great British climate. Our patio heaters for hire are a great solution to ensuring that your guests can sit in comfort outdoors whether it’s a lazy summer evening, a brisk autumnal day or a fresh spring afternoon.

We have two kinds of outdoor heater hire available; gas and electric. Electric patio heaters are great for focused heat on specific enclosed areas where there is a good power connection, while gas patio heaters are better for open areas which require heat to be radiated throughout the space.

We’ve sourced the best LPG patio heaters for hire to ensure that they are easy to start, reliable and fuel efficient. We also supply 13kg LPG bottles so that you don’t need to worry about getting hold of fuel.

For those with huge spaces to heat, our space heaters for hire are perfect. These are a more industrial version of a patio heater, and are capable of heating large spaces for long periods of time.