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Hauntingly good ideas for a spooktcular halloween party

02 Oct 23

When planning a Halloween party, it's essential to create an atmosphere that sends shivers down your guests' spines and leaves them with hauntingly good memories. One key aspect of this is choosing the right equipment and furniture to set the stage for a spooktacular soirée.

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Elevate Your Summer Events with Outdoor and Garden Furniture

13 Jun 23

As summer approaches, outdoor events become a popular choice for hosting gatherings, parties, and special occasions. To create a captivating ambiance and provide comfortable seating options, many event organizers are turning to hiring garden furniture.

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10 Afternoon Tea Party Essentials - Event Planner Tips

30 Mar 23 By: Lene McGuinness

An English tea party calls for croquet on the lawn, delicate finger sandwiches and fine-bone china. It is said to be the epitome of elegance, and afternoon tea is now served in luxury hotels around the world. From white crisp linen to dainty cakes and sweet or savoury scones, here’s everything you need to feel like Alice and to create your very own garden party Wonderland.

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Hosting An Outdoor Event - Master A Garden Party Celebration

29 Mar 23 By: Lene McGuinness

From a rooftop Champagne brunch to a romantic outdoor wedding ceremony, outdoor events are a wonderful way to give celebrations a more relaxed and natural aesthetic. But being amongst nature doesn’t come easy, as most event planners will know. While you might save on decorations since your backdrop will likely be a manicured garden of a stately home, planning and preparation will often be more complex since you’ll need to hire most of the event furniture, tableware and linen.

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Event Trends 2023 - From Party Themes To Corporate Events

06 Mar 23 By: Lene McGuinness

The corporate event industry has evolved rapidly over the years, and 2023 will not be an exception. This year, there are a whole new set of corporate party trends that will help shape the corporate event landscape. In this article, we'll reveal the top corporate event trends for 2023 that will guide your party and event planning process. From eco-friendly and teetotal events to vertical food stations, we've got you covered with quality glassware, tableware and furniture to hire.

 

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How To Create A Romantic Wedding with Allens Hire

06 Mar 23 By: Lene McGuinness

A romantic wedding should ooze elegance and sophistication and reflect your unique love story, but it’s not always easy to achieve these fairytale wedding theme elements. While romance is undeniably an integral part of each and every wedding, how can you show it visually throughout the day and as a key elegant wedding theme? Well, there are actually many ways your decor can reflect romance, love and joy, and you can present this through food, flowers, furniture and more.

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Allens Hire are Finalists in the Hire Awards of Excellence 2023

02 Mar 23

Allens Hire has been announced as one of the finalists for the SafeHire Event Hire Company of the Year category at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2023. This prestigious award recognises companies that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to safety, quality, and innovation in the event hire industry.

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Jaspers Event Hire Joins Allens Hire

01 Mar 23

After 30 years in the industry, previous owner of Jaspers, Tim Pangbourne and his team, are now joining Allens Hire to deliver a fantastic service to previous Jaspers’ customers under the Allens Hire brand.

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Angus Memorial Pancake Day Competition 2023

21 Feb 23

Every year, the staff at Allens Hire gather together for a special event - the annual pancake competition. This tradition has been in place for nearly a decade, and it serves as a way to remember a beloved former colleague, Angus Porteous.

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New Year, New You: Planning a NYE Party

07 Dec 22 By: Lene McGuinness

Say goodbye to the days of hosting a low-key NYE party because this time, you’re going to celebrate in style! While throwing a large-scale celebration or intimate and elegant party can feel overwhelming at first, knowing exactly where to hire event supplies can make a whole world of difference when it comes to planning. And high-quality catering supplies can instantly elevate your theme and help you to really mark this special moment in time!

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