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Catering equipment and furniture hire

London | Southampton | Bristol | Luton | Exeter

Allens. A promise delivered.

Award-winning event hire,
across London, the South West
and the South Coast

From crockery to cutlery and glassware, to chairs, tables, linen and bar equipment, Allens has a wide range of catering equipment hire in London, across the south coast and the entire UK. As event catering equipment hire specialists we don’t only supply the nice bits that guests will  see and use – our product range extends to the kitchen as well, from freezers to ovens, so we have your entire event covered.

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    Bella

    19 Colours

    4 Sizes

    £1.68 - £30.59 each

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    Villeroy & Boch Rock White Glacier

    4 Sizes

    £1.63 - £1.95 each

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    Riedel Veloce Champagne Wine Glass

    £2.50 each

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    Caldas White Rimmed Plate 28cm

    £11.27 per 10

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    Villeroy & Boch Vogue Deep Plate 29cm

    £1.95 each

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    Villeroy & Boch Rock Black Shale Plate 25cm

    £1.63 each

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    Riedel Winewings Cabernet Sauvignon Glass

    £3.14 each

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  • I just wanted to drop you a note to express my thanks for the huge support you and the team provided throughout the planning of my son's wedding.

    I just wanted to drop you a note to express my thanks for the huge support you and the team provided throughout the planning of my son's wedding. I'm sure you are well versed in the challenges of getting the right information from guests but I wanted to say how much I appreciated your patience and flexibility as the date got closer and closer. I would also like you to pass on my husband and I's thanks to the delivery and collection team, it was great to see them again from past Christmas deliveries and feel so relaxed knowing they would arrive on time and work so efficiently with a pretty difficult building. I would not hesitate to strongly recommend you in the future and will of course be in touch the next time we have a party at home.

    Tarnia, April 2026

  • Many thanks again and we hope to use your services again next year well worth the money!

    I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say how grateful and appreciative we were of the efficient and professional service that we received on our recent summer ball. The reliability and efficiency in which your team delivered the various crockery and items really made the event go so much more smoothly. Thank you so much.

    Ian, July 2025

  • Thank you for helping us out so efficiently with this event.

    The service and products were absolutely top notch. We will definitely be in touch again when we require any hired items.

    Oliver, June 2025

  • I would like to say a huge thank you to the office team

    You have all been super helpful and I really appreciate the assistance with the multiple changes I have had to make to this order, thanks 😊

    Jenny, June 2025

  • We all were very impressed with your service

    We all were very impressed with your service, very friendly and efficient driver who delivered all the equipment to us, thank you so much for supporting the Grand Opening.

    Celia, May 2026

Allens, the award-winning event & catering equipment hire company in London and the South

From crockery to cutlery and glassware, to chairs, tables, linen and bar equipment, Allens has a wide range of items to hire. As event catering equipment hire specialists we don’t only supply the nice bits that guests will see and use – our product range extends to the kitchen as well, from freezers to ovens, so we have your entire event covered.

Operating from our warehouses in London, Southampton, Bristol, Luton and Exeter, we are well-positioned to deliver catering equipment to venues throughout the South of England and beyond. An excellent reputation for quality, efficiency and reliability has made us the preferred catering equipment hire company for many caterers, event organisers and venues. We also supply private clients organising their own parties and events.

Take a look at our extensive range of catering equipment, party equipment, kitchen, outdoor furniture, plates, glasses, cutlery, tables, chairs and furniture available to hire now, talk to our friendly and knowledgeable sales team – we think you’ll quickly understand why we won the award for SafeHire Event Hire Company of the Year 2024 and 2025! At Allens every client is an individual, every event is unique, and that’s why we take a proactive and flexible approach to every job. Plus you can trust us to take care of every last detail, from initial planning to delivery and collection.

Call us today and let’s start working together to make your next event a memorable success!

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    Denim

    Effortlessly cool in tone, this setting pairs deep denim-blue hues with classic tableware to create a strong, modern look that works seamlessly across both corporate and social events.

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    Gold Plate

    Art deco influences shine through in this luxurious setting, where gold-rimmed plates and elegant tableware create a bold, glamorous look for festive and formal occasions.

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    Chantilly

    Whimsical and romantic in feel, this elegant table setting combines soft tones and classic styling to create a light, refined atmosphere for weddings and special occasions.

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    Botleys

    Timeless elegance defines this classic wedding setting, where soft neutral tones and refined glassware create a polished and sophisticated atmosphere.

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    Conference

    Built around clarity and structure, this professional table setting combines classic tableware with clean, understated styling to create a polished environment for conferences and business events.

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    Ginseng On Cotswolds

    Combining rustic Cotswolds textures with refined Ginseng tableware, this setting creates a relaxed yet elegant look inspired by countryside charm and natural styling.

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    Gold

    Radiating elegance and warmth, this setting uses rich gold tones and luxurious tableware to create a glamorous, celebratory atmosphere suited to weddings and formal events.

    • Classic
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    Amber Lakes

    Warm amber glassware and textured grey plates combine with gold cutlery to create a rustic yet contemporary setting inspired by natural lakeside elegance.

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Allens Hire is proud to share that we were highly commended in two prestigious categories at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2026: Best Use of Digital Media and SafeHire Event Hire Company of the Year.

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