28 September 2026
Halloween Party Hire: Everything You Need for a Hauntingly Good Night
Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, on 31 October 2026, so there’s no work the next morning and no excuse for a half-hearted party. Whether you’re planning a spooky supper for eight, a fancy dress bash for eighty, or a Halloween night at your pub, restaurant or venue, the gap between “fine” and “unforgettable” comes down to the details.
That’s where Halloween party hire comes in. At Allens Hire, we supply the crockery, glassware, linen, furniture and bar equipment for parties and events across London, the South West and the South Coast. You can spend your energy on costumes and cauldron cocktails instead of borrowing 30 wine glasses from the neighbours.
Why hire your Halloween party essentials?
Look the part. Matching, quality tableware beats a mismatch of kitchen-cupboard finds, and it photographs far better for the socials.
Skip the single-use. Real plates and glasses mean fewer disposable plates and cups heading for the bin after one night.
No storage headaches. You’ll use it once a year, so hire it and we’ll collect it.
Everything from one supplier. From the table to the kitchen, one order covers it all.
Delivery and collection included in the service. We take care of the details from initial planning through to collection.
Set the scene: dark, dramatic tablescapes
The easiest way to make a table feel properly spooky is to go dark. Our Villeroy & Boch Rock Black Shale plates make food look striking, and pumpkin soup, bright cheeses and blood-red berries really pop against black.
Then layer it up. Our new Riviera linen comes in 19 colours and four sizes, so you can go full gothic or add a single splash of colour. Browse the range of china, cutlery and linen to build a table with atmosphere, then add your own candles, cobwebs and carved pumpkins.
Need inspiration? Our curated event themes show how different plates, glassware and linen combinations work together.
Fill the glass: potions, punches and blood-red reds
Halloween is the perfect excuse for a theatrical drinks menu. A few ideas:
Pomegranate “blood” fizz, served in Riedel Veloce champagne glasses
Deep, dark reds, poured into Riedel Winewings Cabernet Sauvignon glasses
A poison apple martini station, built with our bar equipment hire
Explore the full glassware hire range for everything from tumblers to wine glasses.
Creepy canapés and spooky sharing plates
Sharing food keeps a party moving. Our tapas bowls are ideal for “witches’ nibbles”, and a few menu ideas to fill them:
Mummy sausage rolls
Pumpkin soup shots
Mozzarella “eyeballs” with olive slices
Graveyard chocolate pots with crushed-biscuit “soil”
Catering for a crowd? Our kitchen equipment hire, including ovens, fridges and freezers, means the back-of-house is covered too.
Seat your guests (the living ones)
From dining chairs and trestle tables to relaxed seating zones, our furniture hire helps you lay out the space, and our Lounge Concept is perfect for a haunted chill-out corner. Hosting outdoors? Check the garden furniture range for a bonfire-side gathering.
Not just house parties: Halloween hire for venues and businesses
Halloween hire isn’t only for private hosts. Allens supplies:
Pubs, bars and restaurants running themed Halloween nights
Venues and event organisers dressing spaces for one-off parties
Caterers who need reliable equipment at short notice
Businesses planning staff or client Halloween events
Community groups and charities hosting fundraisers
How to order your Halloween party hire
Set your delivery address so you see the right prices and availability for your area.
Browse the catalogue or your favourite theme and add items to your basket. Repeat customers can use Quick Order.
Ask us anything. Not sure how much to order? Call our team on 020 8574 9600.
Sit back. We deliver, you party, we collect.
Full details are on our How To Order page.
Halloween party hire: frequently asked questions
Can I hire equipment for a small house party?
Yes. We supply private clients organising their own parties as well as caterers, venues and event organisers.
Where do you deliver?
We operate from warehouses in London, Southampton, Bristol, Luton and Exeter, delivering across the South of England and beyond. See our locations.
What can I hire besides plates and glasses?
Cutlery, linen, chairs, tables, bar equipment, lounge furniture and kitchen equipment such as ovens and freezers.
When should I order?
As early as you can. With Halloween on a Saturday this year, we’d recommend booking early to secure the items you want.
Are you an established company?
Allens is an award-winning event hire company, named SafeHire Event Hire Company of the Year in 2024 and 2025.
Ready to make your Halloween unforgettable?
Browse the full catalogue, or contact our team and let’s plan your perfect night. Happy haunting!
