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Customise your own bar at your next event
No matter what type of event you are hosting, whether it is a corporate function, a wedding, a charity event or otherwise, your guests are going to want to be able to find the bar with ease. That’s why here at Allens Hire we have a number of mix and match options in terms of bars, tables and bar stools to customise your own bar area to suit the style and size of your event.
Classic, rustic or glamorous? A guide for themed events
Allens Hire have furniture and catering equipment for hire to fit in with any style of event. Find out more about the various party themes which are currently popular in the event industry. You might be surprised just how simple it could be to get these themes for your event.
5 Things to Remember When Planning a New Year’s Eve Party
With only six weeks to go until New Year’s Eve, it is time to finalise plans for your event – or, if you are anything like us, time to start organising it frantically! Don’t panic if you are only just starting your planning process – as long as you remember the following 5 essentials, your event is sure to be a success.
A Guide to the Coming Seasonal Events
The end of the year is always a relatively busy time in terms of parties and events. With Christmas approaching, and more people in the UK beginning to celebrate Thanksgiving, the list of potential occasions you will be celebrating is most likely growing. Here at Allens Hire we provide an extensive range of furniture and catering equipment available for hire, so if you are planning an event over the next few weeks, here are some ideas for your preparation.
A Christmas party with a twist – host your own wine tasting event
Whether you are hosting a Christmas party at home for friends and family, or you are organising a corporate event for your work colleagues, an evening of wine tasting is sure to be an unforgettably festive experience. However, there is more to wine tasting than meets the eye – do you know your Cabernet from your Chianti? Do you know which wine glass goes best with a warm, Christmassy pinot noir?
Thanksgiving – catering advice for our American expat cousins in London
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and despite this not being a traditionally British celebration, it seems more and more people are embracing the festivities in recent times. This could be for a number of reasons; for example, there are a large number of American expats now living in London and other areas of the UK, who are keen to continue with their traditions despite now living on British soil. Furthermore, a number of those preparing Thanksgiving meals for family and friends in the UK have usually spent some time in the US or Canada and have experienced the traditional meal first hand. Whatever the reason, in 2014 it was estimated that one in six people in the UK now celebrate Thanksgiving.
Speciality plates – think outside the box with your place settings
Event planning can be a hectic process with multiple details to take into consideration; from the venue and music to food and decorations, the list can seem endless. However, in order to make your event unforgettable for all the right reasons, it is the little details that people will remember. Here at Allens Hire we have an extensive collection of china, cutlery, furniture and much more available to rent for special events and occasions in the London and South Coast regions. If there is a meal involved in an event you are planning, don’t forget to take a look at our range of speciality plates – they are bound to make a lasting impression.
What do your chairs say about the event?
When organising an event, choosing particular aspects and design details may seem insignificant during the early stages of the planning process. However, here at Allens Hire we are well aware that our customers are increasingly inspired by the style of certain products which then dictates the overall theme of their event. Even the little details can inspire, including, believe it or not – chair hire.
Tis the season to be jolly busy - a caterer's guide to Christmas party season
With Christmas party season only eight weeks away, it may seem like a daunting task having to plan your company’s Christmas festivities. Luckily, here at Allen’s we are just a phone call or email away when it comes to catering equipment hire, furniture hire, glassware hire and a whole host of other basics you will need for your festive celebrations – plus we have a few useful tips we’ve picked up from caterers to help you plan your event.
Chairs and event planning – how to ensure you have enough space
Ensuring you have enough space for your event is a must. The last thing you want is people crammed too tightly together – especially if the event involves a sit-down dinner. There’s nothing more uncomfortable than knocking elbows with the diner next to you as servers squeeze past chairs. So how to you avoid these problems.
