Updated October 2026Event hire prices
What everything costs, including VAT, with delivery prices to every town we cover. Pick a service for its full price guide.
Prices by service
Starting prices including VAT. Tap any service for every option, a worked example and FAQs.
Delivery prices by town
£1.50 a mile, one way by road from our Luton base, for delivery, set up and collection.
| Town | Distance | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| DunstableBedfordshire | About 8 miles | £12 |
| HarpendenHertfordshire | About 8 miles | £12 |
| Houghton RegisBedfordshire | About 8 miles | £12 |
| HitchinHertfordshire | About 9 miles | £13.50 |
| KnebworthHertfordshire | About 11 miles | £16.50 |
| Welwyn Garden CityHertfordshire | About 12 miles | £18 |
| Letchworth Garden CityHertfordshire | About 12 miles | £18 |
| St AlbansHertfordshire | About 13 miles | £19.50 |
| StevenageHertfordshire | About 13 miles | £19.50 |
| Hemel HempsteadHertfordshire | About 14 miles | £21 |
| ToddingtonBedfordshire | About 14 miles | £21 |
| HatfieldHertfordshire | About 15 miles | £22.50 |
| SheffordBedfordshire | About 15 miles | £22.50 |
| BaldockHertfordshire | About 16 miles | £24 |
| HertfordHertfordshire | About 17 miles | £25.50 |
| AmpthillBedfordshire | About 17 miles | £25.50 |
| FlitwickBedfordshire | About 17 miles | £25.50 |
| Leighton BuzzardBedfordshire | About 18 miles | £27 |
| RadlettHertfordshire | About 18 miles | £27 |
| BerkhamstedHertfordshire | About 19 miles | £28.50 |
| BusheyHertfordshire | About 20 miles | £30 |
| WareHertfordshire | About 20 miles | £30 |
| KempstonBedfordshire | About 21 miles | £31.50 |
| BedfordBedfordshire | About 22 miles | £31.50 |
| CheshamBuckinghamshire | About 22 miles | £33 |
| RickmansworthHertfordshire | About 23 miles | £34.50 |
| BorehamwoodHertfordshire | About 23 miles | £34.50 |
| BiggleswadeBedfordshire | About 23 miles | £34.50 |
| StanmoreNorth London | About 23 miles | £34.50 |
| BarnetNorth London | About 24 miles | £36 |
| Potters BarHertfordshire | About 24 miles | £36 |
| TringHertfordshire | About 24 miles | £36 |
| HoddesdonHertfordshire | About 24 miles | £36 |
| RoystonHertfordshire | About 25 miles | £37.50 |
| HarrowNorth London | About 25 miles | £37.50 |
| AmershamBuckinghamshire | About 25 miles | £37.50 |
| Milton KeynesBuckinghamshire | About 27 miles | £40.50 |
| SandyBedfordshire | About 27 miles | £40.50 |
| AylesburyBuckinghamshire | About 28 miles | £42 |
| EnfieldNorth London | About 28 miles | £42 |
| WendoverBuckinghamshire | About 29 miles | £43.50 |
| Gerrards CrossBuckinghamshire | About 30 miles | £45 |
| CheshuntHertfordshire | About 31 miles | £46.50 |
| Bishop’s StortfordHertfordshire | About 32 miles | £48 |
| Princes RisboroughBuckinghamshire | About 34 miles | £51 |
| BeaconsfieldBuckinghamshire | About 36 miles | £52.50 |
| SloughBerkshire | About 36 miles | £54 |
| CambridgeCambridgeshire | About 37 miles | £55.50 |
| BuckinghamBuckinghamshire | About 38 miles | £57 |
| NorthamptonNorthamptonshire | About 41 miles | £61.50 |
| High WycombeBuckinghamshire | About 42 miles | £63 |
| MarlowBuckinghamshire | About 43 miles | £64.50 |
| ReadingBerkshire | About 58 miles | £87 |
| OxfordOxfordshire | About 69 miles | £103.50 |
Booking terms
VAT included
Every price on our website includes VAT. No surprises.
25% deposit to book
A 25% deposit secures your date. The balance is due 28 days before your event.
Save on bigger bookings
Bookings over £750 of items get a package price, up to 15% off, shown when you send your quote.
What our customers say
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Prices: FAQs
Do your prices include VAT?
Yes. Every price on our website includes VAT.
How is delivery priced?
Delivery is £1.50 a mile, one way, by road from our base in Luton. That covers delivery, set up and collection by our team. The table above shows the price to each town.
Is there a minimum order?
For delivery, the minimum is £250 of items (delivery not included). For anything smaller, give us a call.
How do I book, and when do I pay?
Get your instant price and check your date. A 25% deposit secures your booking, and the balance is due 28 days before your event.
Do you do package prices?
Yes. Bookings over £750 of items get a package price, from 5% off up to 15% off the items, shown when you send your quote.
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