Cotswold Catering & Event Hire

What Cotswold Catering & Event Hire does

Cotswold Catering & Event Hire is a regional event equipment rental business operating as part of the Expo Hire UK Limited nationwide network, which is a private limited company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 10545198) headquartered at 30 Chester Street, Birmingham. The company rents furniture, tableware, linen, commercial catering equipment, and outdoor event equipment to event organisers, wedding couples, private party hosts, and professional caterers across five counties in central and southwest England: Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire, with delivery available seven days a week. Its product portfolio spans five core categories — furniture (tables, chairs, sofas, LED furniture), tableware (three crockery ranges and four cutlery styles plus glassware), linen (tablecloths, chair covers, napkins with cleaning included), catering equipment (commercial ovens, refrigeration, warming, cleaning appliances), and outdoor equipment (gazebos, patio heaters, fire pits, barbecues, pizza ovens, street food units) — supplemented by service add-ons including real-time delivery tracking, a minor damage waiver scheme, a 'Send It Back Dirty' post-event cleaning service, a 25% deposit payment scheme, and an online quote system.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model through the expohire.com platform, supported by phone sales (0800 910 1100) and extended-hours live chat (Mon–Sun 8am–8pm). Pricing is quote-based, transparent, and structured around pay-as-you-go rental fees with professional cleaning included for linen. The go-to-market relies on organic search, the e-commerce storefront, the Expo Hire parent brand, customer testimonials on the regional website, and a Twitter/X social presence. Its competitive positioning rests on the combination of local Cotswolds service backed by the parent's nationwide infrastructure (11+ UK regional locations), a broad SKU catalogue covering full event requirements, and convenience-oriented services that reduce post-event logistics for customers. Enterprise and government logos displayed on the site (BBC, HSBC, NHS, Cambridge University, Wimbledon, Silverstone, Rolls Royce, ITV) appear to reflect parent-level credentials rather than region-specific contracts.

Name

Cotswold Catering & Event Hire

Legal name

Expo Hire UK Limited

Website

https://cotswoldhire.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cotswold Catering & Event Hire is a regional furniture, tableware, linen, catering, and outdoor equipment rental brand serving weddings, corporate events, private parties, and professional caterers across the Cotswolds and surrounding counties, operating within the Expo Hire UK nationwide network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Equipment Rental

NAICS

Linen Supply (812331)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outdoor Event Equipment Rentals (Umbrellas, Patio Heaters, Fire Pits) (HSACAFAL)

Keywords

• Event furniture rental
• Catering equipment hire
• Wedding furniture hire
• Tableware rental
• Outdoor event equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Furniture Rental: Rental of furniture (tables, chairs, sofas, LED furniture), tableware (crockery, cutlery, glassware), linen (tablecloths, chair covers, napkins), catering equipment (ovens, fridges, hot cupboards), and outdoor equipment (gazebos, patio heaters, barbecues) for events. Revenue generated through rental fees with items professionally cleaned between uses. Pricing is quote-based and transparent.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cotswold Catering & Event Hire rents furniture, tableware, linen, catering equipment and outdoor event equipment for weddings and private parties across the Cotswolds region. Deliveries run seven days a week and are complemented by add-on services such as a minor damage waiver, a 'Send It Back Dirty' cleaning return service, real-time delivery tracking and an online quote system.

Product overview

Cotswold Catering & Event Hire operates as a local service provider supported by Expo Hire's nationwide network. The company offers five core rental product categories: Furniture Hire (tables, chairs, sofas, bar furniture, LED furniture), Tableware Hire (crockery in three ranges, four cutlery styles, and glassware), Linen Hire (tablecloths, chair covers, napkins), Catering Equipment Hire (cooking, refrigeration, warming, and cleaning equipment), and Outdoor Event Hire (gazebos, patio heaters, outdoor furniture, barbecues, street food equipment). These product lines are complemented by service add-ons including delivery and collection with real-time tracking, a minor damage waiver scheme, a 'send it back dirty' cleaning service, an online quote system, and a 25% deposit payment scheme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Furniture Hire Rental of tables, chairs, bar furniture, sofas and LED furniture for weddings and events. Range includes Cheltenham chairs, banqueting chairs, Chiavari chairs, Chesterfield sofas, banqueting tables and colour-changing LED bar counters and backlit shelving.
• Tableware Hire Crockery in three ranges (Graphite, Storm, White porcelain), four cutlery styles (Kings Parish, Bead Parish, Harley Parish Art Deco, Virtue Exclusive) and glassware including wine glasses, champagne flutes, beer glasses, cocktail glasses, liqueur glasses and mulled wine glasses.
• Linen Hire Tablecloths, chair covers and napkins available in a wide range of colours to suit wedding and event themes, professionally laundered and pressed before delivery with cleaning included.
• Catering Equipment Hire Commercial kitchen equipment rental including LPG and electric ovens, fryers, microwaves, upright display fridges, counter fridges, freezers, bottle coolers, hot cupboards, chafing dishes, pie warmers, glasswashers, handwash units, sinks, prep tables, shelving and jack stands. Ovens are replaced when less than two years old.
• Outdoor Event Hire Commercial-grade gazebos with sidewalls and weights, LPG and electric patio heaters, fire pits, outdoor furniture (café chairs and tables, rattan pieces, beer benches, bean bags), commercial barbecues, spit roasts, pizza ovens and street food equipment such as griddles, hot dog steamers and popcorn carts.
• Delivery and Collection Service Direct delivery and collection of hired equipment to event venues across the Cotswolds, available seven days a week, with real-time tracking for customer peace of mind.
• Minor Damage Waiver Scheme Protection scheme that covers minor damage to hired equipment, providing peace of mind for event organisers during and after their event.
• Send It Back Dirty Service Convenient post-event cleanup service that allows customers to return hired equipment and linen without pre-cleaning; items are returned dry and free of food debris, candle wax and adhesive for repacking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ovens replaced when less than two years old
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Expo Hire UK LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCotswold Catering & Event Hire operates as part of the Expo Hire Family, providing local service in the Cotswolds region supported by Expo Hire's nationwide network. The parent company provides infrastructure, online platform, delivery network, and brand support while the local operation handles Cotswold-specific deliveries and customer service.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Berkshire Catering Hire: Regional catering equipment and furniture hire company serving the Thames Valley area. Similar product mix with a regional rather than national footprint.
• NW Event Hire: Event hire specialist focused on the North West of England, offering furniture, tableware, and catering equipment. Comparable in product range but operates in a different UK region.

Direct peers

• Cameo Event Hire: UK event equipment hire specialist providing furniture, tableware, linen, and catering equipment rental with regional delivery — directly comparable to Cotswold's product mix and customer segments.
• Peter Warren Event Hire: Long-established UK event equipment hire company offering furniture, catering equipment, and tableware with nationwide delivery — a comparable full-service event hire competitor.
• Love Hire: Event hire company offering furniture, tableware, and decorative items for weddings and events in the UK. Comparable in product range and event customer focus.
• Blue Sky Event Hire: Event hire company offering furniture, tableware, and catering equipment rental to weddings and corporate clients across the UK. Comparable in business model, product breadth, and target customer.
• Capitol Event Hire: London-based event hire company providing furniture, tableware, and catering equipment for corporate and private events. Comparable in offering a comprehensive event rental catalogue with delivery service.
• Marquis Event Hire: One of the UK's largest event furniture, tableware, and catering equipment hire companies. Comparable in offering a comprehensive rental catalogue for weddings and corporate events with delivery and collection across multiple regions.
• Whitehouse Crockery: UK tableware and event equipment hire specialist with a broad range of crockery, cutlery, and glassware. Comparable as a specialist supplier in the same wedding and corporate event market.
• Inspire Event Hire: UK-based event hire provider specialising in furniture, tableware, and catering equipment for weddings and corporate events. Similar service-led model with delivery and collection included.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/expohire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cotswold-catering-event-hire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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