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The majority of, if not all, prestigious sports events involve some form of behind the scenes hospitality, whether this is for headline sponsors and their key clients, corporate hospitality areas, competition winners, VIP and dignitary areas and so on.  The match day or event experience is an integral part of the event, making it memorable for everyone concerned.  Therefore, event professionals need to pay particular attention to these specific areas to ensure that everything is on point.  Every little element from the style and colour of the furniture, through to…[ read more...]

Today we’re delighted to be introducing our new folding exam tables to our range of event furniture hire here at Event Hire UK.  If you’re a university, college, school or other educational or testing establishment, then these exam desks are sure to be of interest to you at specific times of year.  These matching exam desks are available in quantity, and so a venue in your establishment such as the sports hall, for example, can be kitted out at exam time in a professional and efficient manner with these temporary…[ read more...]

The end of last week saw the first of our new refrigerated trailers arrive at our HQ, ready for its first hire over the weekend – so new that we haven’t even had chance to get it liveried yet!  We’re sure that these mobile fridge and freezer trailers will be hugely popular for behind the scenes at large catering events, in the immediate term in the run up to Christmas for venue party nights and then come the wedding season where marquee companies and professional caterers will be looking to…[ read more...]

Here in the UK, we often find ourselves following in the footsteps of our friends in the USA, with the ‘tradition’ of Black Friday now firmly entrenched into the UK retail calendar.  Black Friday is the informal name given to the first Friday after Thanksgiving Day which is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.  If you like, it’s their equivalent of our Boxing Day sales, where traditionally shoppers could get some unbelievable bargains. Here in the UK, Black Friday has grown very quickly from nothing to a retail…[ read more...]

We live in a competitive world, and the world of event planning is no different.  As an event planner, you’ll be wanting to try to differentiate your event from the next, and the best way to do this is by making sure your attention to detail is second to none with regards to every element.  If it’s a dining event, for instance, then why not take a step up from ‘standard’ stainless steel cutlery and look to hire luxury gold cutlery, for example – a great way to create fantastic…[ read more...]

One of the new introductions to our crockery portfolio during 2019 was our range of coupe plates here at Event Hire UK which have certainly provide to be a popular addition.  These high quality white china plates have been used extensively not only for weddings but also for corporate dining events across the country.  Characterised by the fact that they are rimless, the simple yet sleek finish makes them a natural choice for many.  These white dinner plates are also available in two sizes – 27cm and 31cm diameter –…[ read more...]