Cameo Event Hire

What Cameo Event Hire does

Cameo Event Hire is a UK-based event equipment rental company operating from Beckenham, Kent, under the legal entity Cameo Event Hire Ltd. The company supplies physical event infrastructure, principally marquees in three configurations (clear, lined, and unlined) supported by furniture, catering equipment, glassware, crockery, cutlery, linens, bar equipment, and dance floors, to customers hosting weddings, private celebrations, corporate events, and public events. Its core capability is end-to-end logistics: the company transports equipment to the event site, installs marquees on uneven ground or concrete with adaptable extensions and flooring, and dismantles the setup afterwards, including a 12.5% cleaning fee that removes the burden of returning equipment in clean condition.

The product portfolio is positioned as a single-vendor solution so customers can bundle marquee, furniture, catering, and linen categories in one transaction, supported by a WordPress e-commerce site with an online quote builder, customer login, basket, and checkout functionality. Pricing is structured per-event, ranging from £200-£500 for small marquees (up to 50 guests) through £500-£2,000 for medium events (50-150 guests) up to £2,000-£10,000+ for large events (150+ guests), with 25% non-refundable booking deposits for marquees and a £50 minimum deposit for catering equipment.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer and event-driven go-to-market across Kent, London, and Surrey, drawing on phone sales, email inquiries, website quote requests, and content marketing through a blog and Instagram. Cameo claims over 30 years of operating history and serves a primarily SMB and individual customer base, with limited named enterprise relationships such as Chislehurst Caves. It is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no partnerships or M&A activity in the available data.

Name

Cameo Event Hire

Legal name

Cameo Event Hire Ltd.

Website

https://cameoeventhire.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cameo Event Hire is a privately held UK event equipment rental company based in Beckenham, Kent, supplying marquees, furniture, catering equipment, glassware, and linens to weddings, corporate, and public event customers across Kent, London, and Surrey, with delivery, setup, and dismantling services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Equipment Rental

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB), Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA), Catering Equipment, Rentals & Setup (Non-decor) (HSACAGAL)

Keywords

• Marquee hire
• Event equipment rental
• Furniture hire
• Catering equipment hire
• Linen hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Beckenham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Marquee Hire: Short-term rental of marquees including clear marquees, lined marquees, and unlined marquees. Pricing varies by size (small up to 50 guests: £200-£500, medium 50-150 guests: £500-£2000, large 150+ guests: £2000-£10000+). Includes setup and dismantling by company staff. Additional charges for flooring, lighting, and heating.
2. Event Equipment Hire: Rental of furniture (chairs, tables, bars, dance floors), catering equipment (crockery, cutlery, glassware), and linens. Equipment does not need to be returned fully cleaned as company handles cleaning. 12.5% cleaning fee applies.
3. Delivery and Setup Services: Transportation and delivery charges based on distance, site access, and logistics requirements. Includes setup and dismantling services with attendance time factored into quotes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cameo Event Hire rents temporary event structures (clear, lined, and unlined marquees) and complementary event equipment including furniture, cutlery, crockery, glassware, linen, bar equipment, dance floors, and catering supplies. The company delivers the equipment, sets up marquees at the venue, and handles dismantling after the event, with cleaning included as part of the service.

Product overview

Cameo Event Hire is a physical event equipment rental company offering a unified one-stop-shop solution for event hire. The core product portfolio centers on marquee hire (available in clear, lined, and unlined configurations) complemented by an extensive range of equipment including cutlery (Motive, Siena, Virtu, Treasure Honey Gold, Kings Pattern, Gold), Stonecast crockery, china/crockery, glassware (Disco, Stolze, Cabernet, Vintage Cut, Black Tear Drop), furniture (bars, LED furniture, chairs, tables), linen (table cloths, runners, napkins in various colours), bar equipment, dance floors, and catering equipment. Customers can hire individual items or bundle multiple product categories for complete event setups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marquee Hire Temporary marquee rental (clear, lined, and unlined) for weddings, celebrations, corporate events, and public events across Kent, London, and Surrey. Pricing ranges from £200-£500 for small gatherings up to 50 guests to £2,000-£10,000+ for large events with 150+ guests; includes delivery, setup, and dismantling.
• Furniture Hire Rental of event furniture including bar units, LED poseur tables, chairs, and tables for events of all sizes. Configurable to complement marquee setups and indoor venues.
• Cutlery Hire Rental of fine dining cutlery in multiple patterns: Motive, Siena, Virtu, Treasure Honey Gold, Kings Pattern, and Gold. Suited to weddings, corporate dinners, and private celebrations.
• Stonecast Crockery Premium stonecast crockery collection available in Ash Black, Nutmeg Cream, Peppercorn Grey, and Sage Green finishes plus matching bowls, for fine dining and styled events.
• China and Crockery Hire Rental of an extensive range of china and crockery plates and serving pieces suitable for fine dining occasions and casual gatherings.
• Glassware Hire Rental of glassware in Disco, Stolzle, Cabernet, Vintage Cut, and Black Tear Drop styles for weddings, corporate events, and parties.
• Linen Hire Rental of table linens including table cloths, table runners, and napkins in Black, Ivory, White, Dimension, and Natural Range colours for weddings and events.
• Bar Equipment Hire Rental of portable bar units and bar furniture for events, including professional bar setups suitable for receptions and celebrations.
• Dance Floor Hire Rental of portable dance floors for weddings, celebrations, and corporate events to enable on-site entertainment.
• Catering Equipment Hire Rental of professional catering equipment including fridges, burners, bins, and other essential food service items for events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Price promise - lowest possible prices for high-quality equipment

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Event Hire UK: UK event equipment hire company serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties with marquees, furniture, and catering equipment. Directly comparable in offerings and customer base.
• Mahogany Event Hire: Major UK event hire company offering marquees, furniture, and catering equipment for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Directly comparable to Cameo Event Hire in product mix and customer segments.
• Chandos Events: UK marquee and event hire company offering marquee structures, furniture, and accessories for weddings and private events. Comparable product set and customer segments to Cameo.
• Pearce Hire: UK event services and equipment hire company supplying staging, power, and event infrastructure. Comparable to Cameo in event services for corporate and large-scale events.
• LPM Bohemia: Premium UK event furniture and tableware hire specialist serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Comparable to Cameo in curated glassware, crockery, and furniture rental, with a higher-end positioning.
• Acorn Marquees: UK marquee hire specialist serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties with temporary structures and furniture packages. Comparable to Cameo's marquee-led offering at a similar regional scale.

Broad incumbents

• Countrywide Event Hire: One of the largest UK event hire companies offering nationwide marquee, furniture, catering equipment, and linen rental. Overlaps Cameo's entire product range but at much greater scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/cameoeventhire
• Xx.com/CameoEventHire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cameo-event-hire-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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