Creative Event Support

What Creative Event Support does

Creative Event Support is a UK-based event design and manufacturing company headquartered in Honiley, Warwickshire. Founded in 2007, the firm delivers end-to-end bespoke event environments for both direct brand clients and creative agencies, spanning promotional events, sales conferences, exhibition stands, award ceremonies, and large-scale public events. Despite a relatively recent incorporation, the company claims over 30 years of industry experience working with world-class brands. Customers identified across the data include Vertical Aerospace, World Rugby, Harlequins, Bath Rugby, Matter, HG Event Production, and TBA Group.

The company's core technical capability is an integrated in-house manufacturing stack: large format printing up to 3.2 meters wide, CNC flatbed cutting with camera registration on a 3m x 2m bed, and CAD/3D visualization services. This stack is wrapped by dedicated project management covering concept design, lighting, bespoke fabrication, stage and scenic construction, logistics, crew management, and post-event breakdown. Notable project scale includes a 22m x 16.5m exhibition stand for Vertical Aerospace at the Farnborough International Air Show 2022 (11 days CNC time, 15-person crew, two articulated trucks, two-week build), five rolling stages for the Kaiser Chiefs at Twickenham in 2023, and stage/scenic construction for the World Rugby Awards in Monaco (2022) and Paris (2023).

The business operates on a project-based professional services model with custom quoting per engagement, supplemented by equipment hire revenue. Go-to-market is enterprise-field-sales oriented, with project managers sitting down with prospective clients for paid consultations, and a free one-hour consultation serving as the primary lead-conversion mechanism. Distribution is mixed: direct engagement with brand clients and subcontract delivery to creative agencies. Marketing is limited to organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) and a portfolio-driven website with no paid channels evident. During the COVID-19 event shutdown, the company pivoted to manufacturing bespoke acrylic/Enviro-guard screens for local SMBs in Warwickshire, evidencing operational flexibility and a secondary small-business revenue stream.

Name

Creative Event Support

Legal name

Creative Event Support Ltd

Website

https://cesevent.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Creative Event Support is a UK-based event design and manufacturing company in Warwickshire that delivers bespoke stages, exhibition stands, scenic builds, lighting, and printing for brand clients and creative agencies across the UK and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Design & Manufacturing

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Fabrication & Scenic/Set Build (Custom Builds, Installations) (BPAFAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC), Event Production & Technical Services (AV/Lighting/Staging) (MPAAAGAB), Event Signage, Props & Custom Installations (HSACAOAG)

Keywords

• Event design services
• Event manufacturing
• Bespoke fabrication
• Exhibition stands
• Stage construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Honiley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Event Design and Manufacture Services: Full-service event design and manufacture including bespoke builds, lighting, printing, event design, stage and scenic elements. Services are project-based with custom quoting for each engagement.
2. Equipment Hire: Equipment rental services for clients who prefer to self-manage events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Creative Event Support is an event design and manufacturing company that delivers bespoke event environments for brands and agencies. Core services include custom fabrication (bespoke builds), lighting, printing, event design, stage and scenic construction, and equipment hire. The company operates in-house design and production capabilities including large format printing up to 3.2m wide, CNC flatbed cutting, and CAD/3D visualisation, with dedicated project management from concept to delivery.

Product overview

Creative Event Support is an event design and manufacturing company offering an integrated suite of services for bespoke events. The core offering consists of six main service areas: Bespoke Builds (custom fabrication), Lighting, Printing, Event Design, Stage & Scenic, and Equipment Hire. These services are supported by in-house manufacturing capabilities including Large Format Printing (up to 3.2m wide), CNC Flatbed Cutting (3m x 2m bed), and CAD & 3D Visualisation. The company also provides dedicated Project Management and Consultation Services. Product offerings include custom Exhibition Stands, Rolling Stages, and Set & Stage Design for clients ranging from world-class brands to agencies and direct clients. Projects span promotional events, sales conferences, exhibition stands, award shows, and large-scale public events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bespoke Builds In-house design and production services that bring event concepts to life, creating custom-built environments tailored to specific event needs for brands and agencies.
• Event Lighting Professional event lighting solutions and equipment rental covering all lighting requirements for events, from ambient lighting to dramatic stage lighting.
• Printing Services Specialist in-house printing services including print wraps, stickers, and large format printing up to 3.2 meters wide for exhibitions, event graphics, photo backdrops, and printed wallpapers.
• Event Design Creative event design services working with world-class brands to conceptualize and plan bespoke event environments from concept through delivery.
• Stage & Scenic Construction Fabrication and construction of stages and scenic elements for events across diverse settings, from intimate venues to large-scale outdoor festivals, handling all weather conditions.
• Equipment Hire Equipment rental services allowing clients to hire equipment directly when they prefer to manage their own event setup, with details available upon enquiry.
• Exhibition Stands Custom-built exhibition stands for major events, featuring bespoke designs, level flooring solutions for uneven surfaces, meeting rooms, storage, and custom reception areas.
• Rolling Stages Custom-designed mobile rolling stages built for live performances and events, including 5 rolling stages for Kaiser Chiefs performance during Big Summer Kick Off 2023 at Twickenham.
• Set & Stage Design for Award Ceremonies Stage construction and scenic design for award ceremonies and prestigious events, including bespoke light boxes, LED lighting elements, custom lecterns, and trophy replicas. Notable for World Rugby Awards in Monaco (2022) and Paris (2023).
• Consultation Services One-on-one consultation sessions with project managers to discuss event planning, design concepts, and project requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.2m wide format printing capability
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• MatterflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAgency partner for the Vertical Aerospace eVTOL aircraft launch at Farnborough International Air Show 2022. Matter brought the concept and CES delivered the 22m x 16.5m exhibition stand build.
• HG Event ProductioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent production partner for Big Game 14 at Twickenham Stadium, collaborating on the rolling stage for Faithless Sister Bliss DJ set.
• TBA GroupflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAgency partner for World Rugby Awards 2022 in Monaco. TBA Group as the primary agency with CES delivering stage and scenic construction.
• PSP AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation events specialist shown as a client/partner working with world-class brands.
• Brand & DelivercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrand experience agency partner delivering event experiences for major brands.
• Top BcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvents and exhibitions company shown as partner/client in the creative events ecosystem.
• CPL TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining provider partnership in the events and exhibitions sector.
• H PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPower solutions provider for events, partner in the events ecosystem.
• RT LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvents and exhibition services company in the partner ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Britannia Row Productions: Large UK audio production company also offering broader event production and scenic elements at scale; overlaps with CES on technical event services for concerts, ceremonies, and large-scale public events.
• PRG UK (Production Resource Group): Global event production and entertainment technology provider with a strong UK presence across staging, lighting, and AV — serves the same concert, ceremony, and corporate event end-markets as CES but at much larger scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• Hawthorn: UK-based event production company offering bespoke staging, scenic construction, lighting, and AV for live events, conferences, and brand experiences — directly comparable to CES's custom build and stage fabrication services for world-class brands.
• Showforce: UK event crew and production services provider supporting live events, exhibitions, and ceremonies — comparable to CES in handling event logistics, crew management, and on-site execution for agency and brand clients.
• SXS Events: UK event production and bespoke staging company serving corporate events, brand experiences, and exhibitions — overlaps with CES on custom design, build, and event delivery for agency and direct brand clients.
• Brand & Deliver: Brand experience agency delivering event environments for major brands — listed as a CES strategic partner and representative of the agency channel CES subcontracts to; an adjacent competitor in the integrated design-build space.

Regional players

• TCG Events: UK event production and AV/staging company supporting corporate events, exhibitions, and ceremonies — overlaps with CES's mid-market event production and stage/scenic offering, mostly UK-domestic clients.
• Mobile Technik: UK event power and infrastructure provider serving concerts, sports events, and large public events — comparable technical scope on event deployment for live entertainment clients also served by CES.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CreativeEventSupport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/creative-event-support-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/creativeeventsupport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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