Business Details
47 Years
experience
Trusted Catering Equipment Hire in Nottingham
Blue Crest Catering Hire has been a trusted provider of catering equipment and furniture hire services since 1979. Our extensive experience in the industry enables us to deliver high-quality solutions tailored to events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate functions. We pride ourselves on maintaining a vast inventory of tables, chairs, crockery, glassware, and specialist catering equipment, ensuring clients have access to everything required for successful event execution. Our commitment to hygiene and presentation is evident through sterilised, ready-to-use equipment and carefully maintained stock. With a central Nottingham base, we serve the Midlands and surrounding regions, offering reliable delivery and collection services.Our team combines decades of industry expertise with a customer-centric approach, providing competitive pricing without compromising on quality. We have built long-standing relationships with clients ranging from private individuals to major corporations, consistently delivering value-driven solutions. Our reputation for reliability is supported by a diverse product range that includes premium brands and specialist items such as hog roast spits and refrigeration units. We maintain transparency in all dealings, offering clear quotations and straightforward terms. This combination of experience, product diversity, and service excellence has established us as a leading choice for event professionals and private clients across the region.
Services
Catering Equipment Hire
Event Furniture Hire
Crockery & Cutlery Hire
Table Linen Hire
BBQ & Cooking Equipment Hire
Glassware Hire
Refrigeration Hire
Outdoor Furniture Hire
Wedding Equipment Hire
Corporate Event Supplies
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in catering equipment hire.
- Our extensive inventory includes specialist items for all event types.
- Competitive pricing with price-matching guarantees on equivalent quotations.
- Reliable delivery and collection service across the Midlands region.
- Sterilised, ready-to-use equipment maintained to the highest standards.
Services
Catering Equipment Hire
We provide comprehensive catering equipment hire solutions for events of all sizes. Our inventory includes refrigeration units, cooking ranges, heat lamps, and specialist items like hog roast spits. All equipment undergoes rigorous cleaning and sterilisation processes before hire, ensuring hygiene and safety compliance. This service supports professional caterers and private clients requiring commercial-grade equipment for temporary use.
Event Furniture Hire
Our event furniture hire service offers tables, chairs, and associated accessories across multiple styles and configurations. From traditional wooden tables to modern resin catering furniture, we supply solutions for weddings, corporate events, and private functions. The range includes padded chairs, trestle tables, and outdoor patio sets, accommodating both indoor and outdoor venues across the Midlands region.
Crockery & Cutlery Hire
We supply premium crockery and cutlery hire services featuring brands like Duchess China and Churchill Hotelware. Our inventory includes dinner plates, teacups, serving dishes, and cutlery sets in various styles to match event themes. This service caters to both formal banquets and casual gatherings, providing complete tableware solutions that maintain presentation standards without requiring capital investment.
Table Linen Hire
Our table linen hire service provides white and cream-coloured linens in multiple sizes to suit different table configurations. Available as complete sets with matching napkins, this service ensures professional presentation for events ranging from small dinner parties to large-scale weddings. The inventory includes round and rectangular tablecloths in 70x70 inch to 120-inch diameter options.
BBQ & Cooking Equipment Hire
We offer specialist BBQ and outdoor cooking equipment hire including 6ft hog roast spits, 3ft cavalier BBQs, and griddle stations. This service supports event caterers requiring temporary outdoor cooking solutions, with tools and safety equipment available. The range combines traditional charcoal units with modern gas-powered appliances for flexible event planning.
Questions
What areas do you cover for equipment delivery?
We deliver throughout the Midlands including Nottingham, Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Sheffield, and Chesterfield, with a 50-mile radius from Nottingham.
Do you hire equipment for small private events?
Yes, we cater to events of all sizes from intimate dinner parties to large corporate functions, with no minimum order requirements.
Are your staff available outside standard working hours?
Our office hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, but we accept out-of-hours enquiries via our contact form for urgent requirements.
Can you supply specialist catering equipment?
Our inventory includes specialist items such as chafing dishes, bain-maries, commercial fryers, and refrigeration units for professional catering needs.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit/debit cards and business account payments. Specific payment terms can be arranged for regular clients.
Do you offer price matching for equipment hire?
Yes, we guarantee to match any like-for-like quotation while maintaining our quality and service standards.
