We all like to feel as though we are getting value for money, and a ‘great deal’, regardless of what it is we are buying or – in this case – hiring. We’re all programmed to be happy to pay a fair price, but even happier to pay a great price!
In today’s blog, here at Event Hire UK, we look at the 5 best ways to ensure you get the best value for money when it comes to event chair hire. This might be indoor chairs for a conference, Chiavari chairs for a wedding, or even outdoor chairs for a major event hospitality space.
So, let’s have a look.
Of course, when we talk about value for money for event chair hire, we immediately think of the cheapest. However, quality is also important – some would say of paramount importance. This is because, at any event, the interaction and coming together of ALL the various elements, goes a long way in defining the overall look, finish and aesthetics of your event.
You will, no doubt, want your guests to be WOWED when they come into your event venue, and so the quality of your chairs HAS to be right. You might think that chair quality is the same across every event chair hire company, but that’s where you would be wrong. Here at Event Hire UK, for instance, we have our own in-house respray and refurbishment facility, meaning that our chairs often undergo some valuable TLC in between hires.
Let’s face it, banqueting chairs for hire often get scratched, chipped and worn on site, and the more popular the chair, the more likely this is to occur. In the busy summer season, for instance, Chiavari chairs are constantly out on hire, and so in the downtime, they undergo a respray – something that it particularly useful for white Chiavari chairs, as an example. It’s this attention to detail and pride in the event chair hire quality that we are sending out to our clients which, ultimately, results in satisfied customers. And suffice to say that not every chair hire company will operate in the same way!
You’ll no doubt have learnt this lesson from other experiences in life, but if something is cheap, it is cheap for a reason. No company gives away their products and services for no good reason. Yes, there is a fine line between being cheap and being competitive, but if a company values the quality of product and service that they provide, then there will be a value assigned to that. Event chair hire is no different!
Cheap is not always good – sometimes, yes, but usually no. Aim to pay a fair, competitive price for a quality chair product combined with good service – this will save you time, money and effort moving forward. Value for money? Yes, if you look at the complete chair hire package as a whole.
Like anything else, if you hire chairs in large quantities, then you may be able to negotiate a volume discount. Quite what this discount is depends upon the chair hire company you choose, but suffice to say, the more you order, the more chance you have. So, with this in mind, always try to hire event chairs in the total quantities you need from the same place. This gives you more bargaining power. And, it also means that you only have one delivery and one collection to coordinate – less hassle!
If you are an event organiser who hires chairs on a regular basis, it goes without saying that if you hire them from the same supplier time and time again, the chances are that you’ll be able to negotiate a better deal over time. Value for money again! Your selected chair hire company might not only give you a better price but may also give you trading terms such as a 30-day account, for instance, if you are a B2B customer – all good for the cashflow!
And finally, always try to place your order for event chair hire as far in advance as possible. But how does this affect the value for money that you are getting, we hear you ask. Well, like anything else, if you order in advance in large numbers, then you might be able to get better price. Leave it until the last minute, especially at peak times of the year, and we’d suggest that you have zero chance of being able to negotiate a discount.
So, when the time comes for you to rent chairs for events in the UK, we hope that you’ll find the article to be useful. In the meantime, though, don’t hesitate to start your research into event chair hire UK and look at the various options to you. If you do a Google search for ‘chair hire company near me’, then you’re sure to find what you are looking for, with Event Hire UK inevitably showing up in the search results.
We have regional hubs who will offer you a proactive, local service when it comes to event chair hire, and you can browse and place your secure order online 24/7 at your leisure. Our team is here to offer you an exemplary service from start to finish for all your event furniture hire requirements, and so don’t hesitate to order with us or contact our experts today – you won’t be disappointed! Event chair hire has never been easier!
