When it comes to chair hire for events, there is a world of choice out there. Firstly, though, it’s really important to remember that there is this range of choice for a reason, with that reason being that it’s definitely NOT the case that one type of chair fits every event.
Imagine using a banqueting or wedding chair for a corporate conference or, likewise, an outdoor folding chair for an indoor wedding reception. They simply don’t go.
And this is exactly what makes this question a rather tricky one to answer, without going into lots of detail (but we’re happy to do so below!). In other words, the short answer is ‘it depends on what type of event it is’.
Let’s have a look at some different events and, therefore, the different chairs, below.
Classic wedding chairs are the Chiavari chairs, which you may well already be familiar with. These chairs are a staple of any chair hire company’s range, and have been around for years. The limewash version is, by far, the most popular chair for weddings, and so most companies will have this in big quantities.
Fewer, however, will offer different colours of the Chiavari chair, but this is certainly something to look for, especially if you want to dress your wedding venue to a certain theme or colour. Other wooden banqueting chairs have come along over the years, such as the Napoleon chair – also known as a Cheltenham chair – as well as cross back wedding chairs recently, all of which bring something slightly different to the party. All these aforementioned chairs have a couple of things in common.
Firstly, they all have ‘open’ backs and so you can accessorise them with flower, ribbons, organza chair bows and other decorations if you so wish. And secondly, you are able to choose your seat pad colour to go on the chair as these are interchangeable – so, not only are you choosing the colour of your chair frame, but you are also choosing your seat pad colour, providing a fantastic degree of versatility and choice.
Conferences are all about style, and reflecting the brand or ethos of a company. There’s no room for shoddiness here, and the quality and style of the chairs are no exception. ISO chairs are, by far, the preferred choice of most corporate conference planners, with their polished metal frames and cushioned seats and backs, making them perfect for prolonged periods of seating.
Here at Event Hire UK, we also offer linking versions of this ISO chair, where the adjacent chairs simply clip together, helping you to maintain straight rows of chairs – something that is particularly important for those conferences where you have lots of people traffic in and out for coffee breaks, and so on.
Indeed, an increasing number of venues are now insisting on this type of chair, for H&S reasons, and so this is certainly something to consider when you are planning your event.
The type of corporate events is almost too numerous to put forward just one type of chair hire, but we’re going to try anyway – well, actually, two. Here at Event Hire UK, where we have the biggest range and quantities of chair hire in the UK, we’d recommend either the Rio chair or the Tolix chair.
Vastly different to each other, the Rio chair has a polished chrome frame and an extensive range of fabric and leather covers from which you can choose. At the same time, the Tolix chair has no cover, nor does it have a cushioned finish – its whole design is based around an industrial-style, modern look and finish, which is something very much on-trend at the moment.
We’ve already spoken about the vast array of choice out there in today’s market, and parties at home in the garden also call for chair hire, and for this we can recommend our Nova chairs (and table sets), along with plastic patio chairs, which are very affordable, helping you to save cost.
Yes, OK, the chances are that you will already have some garden chairs in the garage or shed which you can use, but for larger parties, you may well have to hire chairs to cater for everyone!
And finally, we’re going to check out what you can hire for sports hospitality events. Why? Because outdoor spaces and hospitality terraces are often an afterthought by the event planners. The reality is that the most successful events of this type have both indoor AND outdoor spaces which need furnishing, giving your guests the chance to enjoy some evening air, socialising with colleagues, clients and other guests.
These outdoor spaces can be slightly less formal, and so why not consider bench seating, outdoor rattan chairs and furniture sets, and a whole host of other furniture rental solutions which fit perfectly for these types of areas.
So, as you can see, the type of chair that will be best suited to YOUR event very much depends upon the type of event you are organising. Suffice to say that when the time comes, simply Google ‘chair hire near me’ and we’ll show up, offering you a wide range of choice from which you can choose the most appropriate style at the price point to suit.
Browse and rent chairs online today with the experts at Event Hire UK. Our team is here to assist you, and provide you with a seamless hire experience from start to finish which will, ultimately, save you time, money and effort.
