Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Complete Event Equipment Solution in Devon
Western Event Hire has been supplying comprehensive event solutions since 2005, serving both intimate family gatherings and major festivals across the South West and beyond. As a family-run business owned by Alex and Emma Phillips, we combine decades of industry experience with a dedicated team to offer marquees, furniture, catering equipment, and bar services under one roof. Our subsidiary Penrose Marquees, established in 1840, brings centuries of expertise in traditional canvas marquees, ensuring every event is covered with elegance and practicality.We pride ourselves on seamless logistics, nationwide delivery capabilities, and a customer-centric approach that includes bespoke quotations and hassle-free service. With a fleet of vehicles and experienced staff managing every detail from setup to collection, we reduce organisational burdens for clients while maintaining the highest standards of product quality and service reliability.
Services
Marquee Hire
Event Bars
Catering Equipment
Furniture Hire
Wedding Services
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer nationwide delivery with articulated lorries for large-volume orders
- Our team manages full event infrastructure from marquees to catering equipment
- Penrose Marquees' 1840 heritage ensures proven expertise in traditional canvas structures
- We provide end-to-end logistics including setup, collection, and unloading assistance
- No post-event cleaning required - return catering equipment dirty for professional cleaning
What people say
Reliable nationwide delivery
Comprehensive event solutions
Exceptional customer support
Hassle-free service
Professional logistics management
Services
Marquee Hire
Penrose Marquees offers traditional canvas marquees in various configurations including rectangle, round, and oval options with ivory linings or natural canvas finishes. Our 1840-established expertise ensures weatherproof structures with classic aesthetics suitable for weddings and corporate events. We provide complete marquee solutions including delivery, setup, and collection services.
Event Bars
We supply complete bar solutions ranging from equipment-only packages to fully staffed licensed bars with draught beer, spirits, and wines. Our offerings include counters, fridges, glassware options, and plastic alternatives for outdoor venues. Services cater to weddings, festivals, and corporate events with flexible supply options.
Catering Equipment
Our extensive inventory includes commercial cooking equipment, crockery, cutlery, glassware, and serving platters for events of all sizes. We provide 3,000+ trestle tables and 6,000+ plastic chairs alongside specialist items like spit roasts and bain maries. Clients return equipment dirty - we handle all cleaning post-event.
Furniture Hire
We offer diverse furniture options from rustic wooden benches to elegant Chivari chairs, including patio sets and lounge furniture. Our inventory covers 3,000+ tables and 6,000+ chairs with nationwide delivery capabilities. All furniture hires include delivery on pallets for easy site transportation.
Wedding Services
Our wedding-specific packages combine marquees, furniture, and catering equipment with expert planning advice. We provide full table settings including linen, crockery, and glassware alongside dance floors and decorative elements. The service includes nationwide delivery and partial deliveries according to wedding schedules.
People
Alex Phillips
Managing Director
Former hotel industry professional with extensive event logistics expertise, overseeing vehicle fleet expansion and large-scale event operations since founding Western Event Hire in 2005.
Emma Phillips
Events Manager
University graduate in Exeter with decade-long catering experience, now managing event organisation and client consultations while coordinating with suppliers across the wedding industry.
Murray King
Events Manager
Marquee division specialist and HGV driver with hands-on experience delivering equipment during peak seasons while providing expert advice on event infrastructure solutions.
Debbie Williams
Office Manager
Long-serving office coordinator with in-depth client knowledge, managing administrative tasks and facilitating last-minute changes to event equipment requirements.
Questions
What event equipment do you supply?
We provide marquees, furniture, catering equipment, and bar services including 3,000+ tables and 6,000+ chairs for events of all sizes.
Do you deliver nationwide?
Yes, we offer nationwide delivery using articulated lorries with tele-handler-equipped drivers for efficient loading and unloading.
Can I hire equipment for weddings?
We specialise in wedding hire with elegant furniture options, traditional marquees, and complete catering equipment packages including crockery and glassware.
What sets your marquees apart?
Our Penrose Marquees division creates traditional canvas structures since 1840, featuring ivory linings, solid walls, and frame marquee options.
Do you provide bar services?
We offer full bar solutions including counters, fridges, glassware, licensed staff, and beverage stock for weddings and festivals.
What's included in your hire service?
Our service includes delivery, setup, and collection of equipment with optional extended hire periods and partial deliveries according to event schedules.
