Price guide · Updated October 2026How much does flame machine hire for outdoor events cost?
Real prices, including VAT, for flame machine hire for outdoor events across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London. No “call for a price”.
The short answer
Flame machine hire for outdoor events costs from £145 including VAT, depending on the size of your event. Delivery is £1.50 a mile from our Luton base, and our team delivers, sets up and collects everything for you.Prices are live from our booking system, so they’re always up to date.
Flame machine hire for outdoor events prices
Every option, including VAT. Delivery to your venue is added in your quote.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Flame machines | £145 |
Example: what you’d actually pay
Flame machines for an event in Hemel Hempstead.
What changes the price?
The option you pick
The price above is for the standard setup. Ask us if you need something bigger.
Where your venue is
Delivery is £1.50 a mile, one way, from our base in Luton. See the price to your town below.
What else you book
Add more to the same booking and you could get a package price.
Delivery prices by town
Delivery, set up and collection, one way road miles from our Luton base. Your exact price for your venue is in your quote.
| 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 |
What’s included
- ✓ Real flame, festival-style
- ✓ For outdoor events only
- ✓ Timed to your big moment
- ✓ Great for launches and entrances
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
“Great communication and service, very friendly- would highly recommend!”
“Simply amazing, great attention to detail! Such lovely people, can't wait until the next one 😁”
“Absolutely fantastic service from Next wave. I hired a light up dance floor and a selfie pod for my 40th birthday. Booking through to installation was so easy. Ben and Ellen are so lovely to deal with. Made my party that bit extra special.”
Flame machine hire for outdoor events prices: FAQs
How much does flame machine hire for outdoor events cost?
Flame machine hire for outdoor events starts from £145 including VAT. Delivery, set up and collection are added based on how far your venue is from our Luton base. Your exact price for your date and venue is shown in our instant quote.
How much is delivery?
Delivery is £1.50 a mile, one way, by road from our base in Luton. For example, delivery to Dunstable is about £12, Biggleswade is about £34.50, Oxford is about £103.50. Your exact delivery price for your venue is in your instant quote.
Do your prices include VAT?
Yes. Every price on our website includes VAT, so there are no surprises.
Is there a minimum order?
For delivery, the minimum is £250 of items (delivery not included). For anything smaller, give us a call and we’ll see what we can do.
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.
Can I save money by booking more?
Yes. Bookings over £750 of items get a package price, from 5% off up to 15% off the items. It’s shown when you send your quote.
More prices and areas
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