From marquees and tables to glassware, dance floors and lighting, the right hire company makes an event come together without the headaches. The best are well stocked, deliver on time and handle setup and pack-down.
TopChoice curates a Top 5 list of trusted, independently reviewed event hire companies in each city, focused on quality stock, reliable delivery and fair pricing. Choose your location below to see our recommendations.
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The Top 5 event hire in each city cover the full range of work.
Marquees, flooring and staging for outdoor and large events.
Tables, chairs, lounge furniture and bars.
Crockery, glassware, cutlery and linen.
Festoon and feature lighting, sound and audiovisual gear.
Dance floors, props and styling pieces.
Delivery, setup, pack-down and collection.
TopChoice recommendations are editorially curated by our New Zealand team. Rather than listing every business that pays to appear, we research each local market and shortlist only the event hire who consistently stand out.
We don't host our own reviews. Instead, we draw on public reputation signals from Google and other platforms, alongside the wider research that goes into each list. Every event hire company is assessed using a consistent framework that considers factors such as:
Every Top 5 list is reviewed periodically and can change over time as businesses grow, improve, or fall short, so the recommendations stay current and worth trusting.
Before you commit, it pays to ask a few key questions.
Check they stock the range and look you want for your event.
Confirm whether delivery, setup and pack-down are included.
For marquees, book a site inspection for size and access.
Check the bond, damage waiver and replacement charges.
Reserve popular items like marquees several months ahead.
TopChoice takes a curated approach by limiting each city to just five recommended event hire. This avoids the clutter common in open directories and makes it far easier to compare your options without endless scrolling.
Choosing an event hire company can be a big decision, and it's hard to know who to trust. We do the legwork, so you can shortlist quickly and reach out with confidence. Every event hire company on our lists is independent, local, and chosen on merit. Featured placements may be available and are clearly labelled, but they never influence the editorial rankings.
It depends on what you hire, from a few dollars per chair or glass to several hundred or thousand for a marquee with flooring and lighting, plus delivery and setup.
Many companies deliver, set up and pack down for a fee based on location and order size, while smaller items can often be collected.
Book marquees and quality furniture several months ahead, especially over summer. Smaller orders can often be arranged a few weeks out.
We editorially assess local event hire using a consistent framework, public customer reviews and feedback, evidence of workmanship, clarity of service and quoting, professional standards, and communication quality. We don't host our own reviews; rankings reflect real-world reputation drawn from Google and other public sources.
No. Featured placements are available and clearly labelled, but they do not influence the editorial rankings within our Top 5 event hire lists.
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