Hire or Buy: Should You Rent Or Buy Equipment For An Event?

Perhaps your wedding is fast approaching, or you’re looking to equip a party for a special occasion. A commonly considered topic regarding events is the decision of hiring vs buying what you need for the big day. Today, we’re breaking down our recommendations of things to consider hiring and buying. Read on for more!

Of course, whether you’ll be hiring or buying certain items will depend on what you need, and of course, your budget. As a general guide, however, we recommend hiring the following:

Things to Hire:

• Tables and chairs: As these items can take up valuable space and may not be used frequently, hiring them makes good sense, especially if you require a significant number for your event. Here at Hireall.ie, we offer a wide variety of Chair Hire and Table Hire options, including Banquet & Dining Chairs, Cocktail & Bistro Tables and more!
• Linens: Depending on the size of your event and your expected guest numbers, Table Linen, Napkins and Chair Covers can quickly add up, and if you won’t require them for personal use or a future event, we recommend hiring these. We rent a wide range of colours and styles to match your event's theme!
• Decorations: If you’re looking to have Centerpieces, these can be hired and returned, so you needn’t have to worry about storage after your event, as these can be large and cumbersome to store.
• Crockery, Cutlery and Glassware: If you require a lot of Crockery, Cutlery and Glassware, we recommend renting these. And you won’t have to worry about washing up, simply leave it to us!
• Audiovisual equipment: Sound systems, projectors, and screens can be expensive to buy, so hiring them for an event can be a more cost-effective option. At Hireall.ie, we also offer Dancefloors and Stages to add the finishing touch to any event.
• Catering equipment: We recommend hiring chafing dishes, serving platters, and beverage service for events. This is especially recommended if your caterer doesn't provide them.

Things to Buy:

• Portable items: Buying items such as table numbers and signage may be more efficientm, as they can be transported easily and reused.
• Small decor items: Reusable item such as candles, vases, and picture frames are generally cost-effective to buy, and can be used at future events or for personal use.

And there you have it! Remember to consider the cost, ease of storage and potential for future use for each item before making your decision to make the best choice about hiring vs buying items for your event.

Have a question? Contact us at 01 295 3821 or info@hireall.ie, where our dedicated team will be delighted to assist you with any queries you may have. Hireall - The Event Hire Specialists.