Stuart Event Rentals

What Stuart Event Rentals does

Stuart Event Rentals is a privately held, family-oriented event rental company headquartered in Milpitas, California, with a secondary showroom in Dublin. Founded in 1849, it claims to be one of the oldest continuously operating businesses in California, predating statehood in 1850. The company rents tables, chairs, linens, place settings, lounge furniture, portable bars, dance floors, staging, event lighting, buffet/serving equipment, tents and structures (18 tent types), and wedding/garden décor to customers across the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, and Northern California.

The company's core technology is a physical-asset inventory and logistics operation: thousands of indexed rental SKUs catalogued on a transactional e-commerce website with per-unit pricing for most items (e.g., $21 dining chairs, $110 cocktail tables, $1.50 glassware) and quote-based pricing for tenting and large structures. Service delivery is enabled by a 200+ person team of event specialists, drivers, tenting installers, craftspeople, and warehouse staff, with consultation-led sales supported by phone lines segmented by geography (South Bay, East Bay) and product (Tent Specialists). Revenue is generated through one-time equipment rental fees and professional event planning services bundled with logistics, setup, and removal.

The go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, serving a horizontally segmented customer base spanning weddings (1,000+ couples annually), corporate events (Fortune 500 down to startups), private parties, schools and non-profits, and caterers/hoteliers. Distribution combines physical showroom visits, inbound phone sales, and a website catalog. The company has no disclosed funding, M&A, or institutional investor involvement and operates as a self-funded, locally owned enterprise.

Name

Stuart Event Rentals

Legal name

Stuart Event Rentals

Website

https://stuartrental.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stuart Event Rentals is a Bay Area event rental company supplying tables, chairs, linens, tents, lighting, and furniture to weddings, corporate clients, and private parties across Silicon Valley from Milpitas and Dublin showrooms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Rental Services

NAICS

All Other Consumer Goods Rental (532289)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Rentals (Tents, Furniture, A/V, Decor) (HSACAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI), Catering Equipment, Rentals & Setup (Non-decor) (HSACAGAL), Corporate, Event & Staging Furniture Rental (Short-Term) (CRAIAOAG)

Keywords

• Event equipment rental
• Party rental services
• Wedding rentals
• Tent rentals
• Corporate event rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Milpitas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of event equipment including tables, chairs, tents, linens, lighting, staging, catering equipment, and furniture. Customers pay rental fees for use during events.
2. Event Planning Services: Consultation and planning services to help customers design and execute events, including logistics, layout planning, vendor recommendations, and event execution support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stuart Event Rentals rents tables, chairs, linens, place settings, lounge furniture, portable bars, dance floors, staging, event lighting, buffet and serving equipment, wedding and garden décor, and a full range of tents and event structures to customers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The company pairs this physical inventory with expert event planning consultation, delivery, setup, removal, and on-site logistics for events ranging from 5 to 5,000+ attendees.

Product overview

Stuart Event Rentals is a Bay Area event rental company offering thousands of rental products across multiple categories, operating as a full-service event rental provider rather than a software platform. The core product portfolio includes Tables, Chairs, Linens, Place Settings (china, glassware, flatware, chargers), Party Furniture (sofas, sectional lounges, ottomans), Portable Bars, Dance Floor and Staging, Event Lighting, Buffet and Serving equipment, Wedding and Garden items, and Tents/Structures. The company also provides complementary event services including Event Planning (with 25+ years of experience), Party Rentals (for 5-5,000+ guests), Corporate Event Rentals, Wedding Rentals, Catering Equipment Services, and Schools/Non-Profit Event support. Their tent offerings span 18 different types including Adena Tents, Clear Tents, Clearspan Structures, Frame Tents, High Peak Tents, Sailcloth Tents, and more. The New Additions section highlights 193 recently added products. The company has been in business since 1849, operating from showrooms in Milpitas and Dublin, California, serving the broader San Francisco Bay Area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tables Rental of banquet, cocktail, dining, round, side, communal, harvest, and specialty tables for events of any size in the Bay Area.
• Chairs Rental of dining chairs, folding chairs, bar stools, patio chairs, and specialty seating for weddings and corporate events.
• Linens Rental of table linens, napkins, chair covers, and chair cushions in various colors, textures, and sizes.
• Place Settings Rental of complete table presentation items including china, glassware, flatware, and chargers in various styles and finishes.
• Party Furniture Rental of lounge furniture including sofas, sectional sofas, loveseats, lounge chairs, ottomans, and modular seating in various styles and colors.
• Portable Bars Rental of portable bars and back bars for events, including folding bars, themed bars, and back bar units.
• Dance Floor and Staging Rental of professional-grade dance floors and adjustable staging in various styles including American Plank, Cherry, Oak Parquet, and White options.
• Event Lighting Rental of chandeliers, pendants, LED uplights, floor lamps, string lights, and decorative lighting fixtures.
• Buffet and Serving Rental of chafing dishes, ice chests, beverage dispensers, serving utensils, pastry stands, and food display equipment.
• Wedding and Garden Rental of privacy panels, dividers, decorative trees, and canopy displays for outdoor and wedding settings.
• Additional Rentals Rental of concession equipment, cooking and catering gear, pipe and drape, room dividers, tabletop accessories, and decorative throws.
• Tents and Structures Rental of Adena, Bandshell, Cabana, Clear, Clearspan, Construction, Custom Branded, Food Booth, Frame, Genesis, High Peak, Pavilion, Pole, Pop-Up, Round, Saddlespan, Sailcloth, and Shade tents for events.
• Event Planning Services Professional event planning consultation covering logistics planning, vendor recommendations, layout planning, and table setting design.
• Party Rentals Comprehensive party rental services for events ranging from 5 to 5,000+ guests, with expert consultation and logistics support.
• Private Party Services Rentals and equipment for private gatherings including grills, bars, lounge furniture, lighting, sound systems, ADA ramps, and climate control equipment.
• Corporate Event Rentals Corporate event rental services for parties, conferences, and functions ranging from 10 to 10,000+ guests, including branded experiences and trade show support.
• Caterers and Hoteliers Catering equipment rentals including back-of-house equipment (sinks, stoves, grills, prep stations) and front-of-house items (tableware, lighting, seating).
• Wedding Rentals Complete wedding rental services including ceremonies, receptions, lounges, bars, kitchens, and décor for over 1,000 Bay Area couples annually.
• Schools and Non-Profit Events Event rentals for graduations, fundraisers, galas, and sporting events including large-scale tent installations and staging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 1,000 couples annually for wedding rentals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bright Event Rentals: One of the largest full-service event rental companies in the US, offering tents, tables, chairs, linens, lighting, and staging for weddings, corporate, and social events; directly comparable as a multi-category full-service rental competitor operating at significantly larger scale.
• CORT Event Furnishings: National furniture and event-furnishing rental provider serving corporate, tradeshow, and consumer markets with extensive lounge furniture, tables, and accessories inventory; comparable to Stuart's party-furniture, tables, and corporate-event product mix at broader geographic scale.

Direct peers

• Classic Party Rentals: Historical large-scale US event rental company offering full-service rentals (tents, tables, linens, lighting, china) for weddings, corporate, and social events; the closest direct peer to Stuart's full-service party rental model in product breadth and customer segmentation.
• Town & Country Event Rentals: Multi-location party and event rental company with showrooms providing tents, tables, chairs, linens, and lighting for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings; comparable as a regionally focused full-service rental competitor with a similar showroom-plus-distribution model.
• Marquee Event Group: Large event rental provider offering high-end tents, flooring, staging, furniture, and décor for corporate events, weddings, and festivals; comparable because of overlapping premium-product mix and full-service execution model.
• Haynes Rentals & Sales: Established US rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, and party equipment for weddings, corporate events, and consumer gatherings; comparable as a long-standing multi-category party and tent rental operator with a similar direct-sales model.
• Event Rental Group: Multi-location event rental company providing tents, tables, chairs, linens, lighting, and staging across several US markets; comparable as a multi-showroom full-service rental operator with overlapping product breadth and customer segments.

Regional players

• Party Reflections: Tented event and party rental company serving the Mid-Atlantic with tents, tables, linens, lighting, and décor for weddings and corporate events; comparable as a full-service rental operator using a similar combination of showroom, sales-led consultations, and tent-led installation services.
• Chalk Hill Event Rentals: Healdsburg, CA-based event rental company serving Napa Valley, Sonoma, and the broader Bay Area with full-service tenting, tables, and event equipment; comparable regional competitor operating in overlapping geographies with similar product breadth.

Emerging players

• AFR Furniture Rental (now part of CORT): Event and residential furniture rental specialist serving corporate, tradeshow, and consumer segments with curated lounge seating, tables, and accessories; comparable because of focus on short-term event furniture rental analogous to Stuart's party furniture category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stuartrental
• Facebookfacebook.com/stuarteventrentals
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-stuart-rental-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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