Your Christmas Party Hire Guide: Tables, Chairs & More!

Excited to plan your Christmas Party at home? We know how exciting it is to prepare for celebrating with your nearest and dearest. We also understand that you likely already have a long list of tasks to tick off before the party date rolls around, which is why we’re here to help take the stress out of hosting a festive gathering with our range of furniture and table accessories for hire!

Read on for everything you’ll need to hire for a festive party.

Tables and Chairs:

Above all else, tables and chairs are an essential for any party, as the comfort of your guests will be a key consideration when planning. Whether you’re hosting a cocktail-style party where guests will be standing at pod tables or a buffet-style meal where trestle tables will be required, having the right type tables and chairs for your specific party is vital.

If you’re dining in large groups, we recommend round tables or trestle tables, which can be hired in various sizes depending on your group size. It’s advisable to have a general idea of your guest count in advance, but it’s better to have a little extra room than not enough.

For cocktail parties, check out our range of pod tables for hire, perfect for encouraging mingling & socialising amongst guests.

For chair hire options, check out our popular Chiavari chairs or Chameleon chairs, both of which are ideal for a festive get-together. Consider your guest list; if you’re hosting a mix of adults and children, you may wish to hire some smaller chairs suitable for little ones.

Tableware: Crockery, Cutlery, Glassware & Linen

Tableware hire is another essential for ensuring you have everything you’ll need for your Christmas party, and during the festive season the options are endless.

Hire complete sets or mix and match amongst our ranges. Our white crockery ranges are ideal for both sit-down meals and buffets, whilst our coloured crockery options are sure to add a pop of pizzazz to any festive tablescape!

For a high volume party, you may like to check out the Ascot cutlery range, or if you’re looking to opt for some whimsical, festive options, we recommend our Mother of Pearl & Victoria Gold cutlery. Don’t forget our selection of charger plates to add the finishing touches!

Consider hiring tumblers for soft drinks and water. Depending on if you are serving alcohol and what type, we recommend hiring wine glasses, champagne glasses, beer glasses and some speciality gasses such as cocktail glasses, gin balloons and brandy snifters. Consider hiring a little extra than you think you’ll need to allow for refills, switching drinks and any unexpected guests.

For linen, consider whether you want a tablecloth, table runner or both. Christmas is an optimal time to choose seasonal colours and textures, and you can co-ordinate your napkins to match.

Catering Equipment

If you’re not hiring caterers, you may wish to hire catering equipment. Here are some items that we recommend:

Serving Platters:

Consider renting serving trays, salad bowls and bread baskets to accommodate all your dishes. This is ideal whether you’re having a seated meal or a buffet.

Chafing Dishes:

Keep hot dishes warm throughout the meal with chafing dishes. These are perfect for buffets and large family-style meals.

Beverage Dispensers

For hot drinks, hiring beverage dispensers for punch or mulled wine and coffee percolators for after-dinner beverages will help streamline service.

Décor & Additional Items.

For serving drinks, why not hire a bar? A dedicated bar setup means guests can get their drinks quickly and easily without having to wait long. This helps avoid crowding in the kitchen or other areas, and also reduces clutter of bottles and glasses in areas like the kitchen.

Add warmth and glow with our selection of candleholders and centrepieces for your table. These will add a festive touch for your party without the stress of doing it yourself.

Have a question? Contact us at 01 294 3111 or info@caterhire.ie where our team will help with any queries you may have. CaterHire: Ireland’s leading Event & Party Hire Specialist.