Wouldn't it be great if...

You knew that your hire order for your next special event was going to be delivered on time, with no items missing, with the product you actually ordered (not a substitute) and with linen that doesn’t have seams in funny places, is crushed or is made up of different shades?

Dear Event Professional,

Whether your event is a glorious triumph or utterly forgettable depends on many things. And they all matter - however many people there are or what kind of event you’re planning.

Suppose it’s a gala dinner.

Will there be a delighted intake of breath when the guests see the stunning linen, the immaculate table settings, the spectacular flower arrangements?

Or will they just walk in, take a drink from a tray - and start chatting to each other?

In short, will it be a magnificent event your client’s guests remember for months to come ... or a damp squib?

Well, Gordon Ramsay, who is something of a perfectionist, relies on us. He says:

The plain fact is, the right design is utterly crucial no matter what your event. First impressions will make or break it. No matter how good the meal, or hilarious the speaker, they won’t rescue things.

What Makes The Difference?

It’s the tiny details – some you’d barely notice – that create that “Wow” effect ... that start the whole thing off on the right lines. And as I’m sure you realise, those details are determined by what you do before your event.

So if you’d like to know the secrets of success, why not download our free 27 Page e-book, “How to Plan and Design Beautiful Tables For Your Next Event”.

And if you’d like to talk to us about your plans – and get free advice whether you use us or not - just call 0800 050 2288 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. now.

There really is no obligation, but you may wonder what qualifies us to give you that advice. So let me explain...

We’ve been in your shoes - countless times

We are a bit of an oddity, because we not only hire out and deliver everything you need for your event. We also design and manage events ourselves – have done for many years.

Sheer frustration at the service we were getting got us into the hire business. So we applied everything we know (and I’m sure you know) into delivering the perfect service.

As you can imagine, we understand the process from start to finish; we realise some clients are – how can we put it? – more demanding than others. In short, we understand your challenges from your perspective.

Applying this knowledge seems to have worked. Obviously we would put ourselves out for someone famous like Gordon Ramsay – but we’ve also won praise from some of the most demanding people you can imagine.

Here’s what internet giant AOL had to say about us:

And here’s something from someone who really understands what the word service means:

Here’s another. This caterer does events for Royalty amongst others:

And here’s one more – we have quite a collection:

As you can imagine, that sort of praise doesn’t come if you cut corners. So what about price?

How Much Should You Pay? Times Are Tough!

If price is your first and last consideration, well, we are not the cheapest, but our prices are very cheap for what you get. You pay a little more – but we give you a whole lot extra; more for your money, I believe, than anyone else.

Now let me tell you why we get the kind of comments you just read – and what I mean by “a whole lot extra”.

We search the world to find the best

Our linen and everything we supply comes from all over the world – and we won’t settle for less than perfection. We are constantly looking for new, better products and ideas to meet and exceed the high standards you expect and deserve.

We control the quality - because we make almost everything ourselves

Our own experienced cutters and machinists make every single piece of linen (except one napkin range). The team has over 100 years combined experience - and as a result everything you hire is of the very highest quality.

You have far more choice

When you come to us it’s like having an entire table dressing department store full of the things you need.

12 unique fabric ranges and a massive choice of table centres, charger plates, candelabra and tabletop products mean you’re bound to find something right for your event – table dressing products you can hire at the right price for your event.

If you find anyone else with such a broad range of quality, quite frankly I’ll be amazed.

We apply TLC - tender love & care!

Our warehousing and laundry folk ensure everything is stored properly and cleaned – immaculate and ready for you. To be honest some of my colleagues are pernickety to the point of paranoia – but that’s 1000 times better than being casual!

You get the same service whether you’ve got 50 people – or 500; the same care, respect and thoughtfulness, whether you hire just 50 napkins or linen, chair covers and charger plates for 500.

Everybody who works for us works flat out for you

As you know, good people make the difference in a service business. Without them you’re just another company. Every member of our staff is fully trained to the highest standards.

You’ll find them all - from our laundry workers who help out at events to our drivers and event managers - friendly without being pushy and always there to help.

Each has his or her own role. They “own” them and can make decisions in your interest like altering delivery and collection schedules to suit you or amending your order at the last minute. One statistic tells it all: nearly 50% of my colleagues have been with us for over 4 years.

You know, events are rarely simple. We understand this and make a point of being as flexible as possible where other companies often have processes and systems you have to fit in with.

We never forget that you pay us – not the other way round.

Free Samples - We Even pay the postage!

I don’t have to tell you how stressful organising an event is. You may have a vision of how you want your event to look - but not know how to get that look.

Or you may want to see and touch things before you go ahead.

No problem.

You can have a sample of any linen product you’re considering; we’ll even pay for the postage – just return them when you’re finished. This way you can look at various options and decide what is best for you.

Not sure what might look best? Just get advice from one of our events team on what fabrics work best for each look, what glassware or table centre is appropriate and what is hot in the industry right now.

Free Advice, Tips and Industry Trends

As you browse this site you will see we give a lot of free advice. We don’t just deliver stuff. We help.

We never put you under pressure. We advise you; we don’t sell you. Even if you choose not to use us, we want you have all the info you need to make an informed decision, and choose the supplier that is right for you.

When you download any of our e-books, you’ll get regular e-shots on what’s hot and what’s not, design trends, tips and advice.

Not Just a Hire Co. – We’re Event Organisers Too

I’m sure I’ve said this already but let me re-iterate. Like you, we are professional event organisers – not just a hire company.

We are therefore uniquely placed to understand exactly what you go through as you strive to ensure every element of your event goes like clockwork and your client leaves with a smile on his or her face.

Our Industry First Linen Quality Guarantee

Over the last few years, we’ve spent hundreds of thousands of pounds in linen, laundry equipment (we have two of the biggest rotary ironers in the UK!) and staff training.

There’s no point investing all that money if we can’t stand behind our products with confidence.

So, we’ve developed a unique service and quality guarantee. It’s our personal guarantee to you:

To sum up, our constant aim is to give you a level of service you can’t beat – so good that you want to come back for more.

Will your new product be well and truly launched – or sink into obscurity? Will your Awards ceremony be an unforgettable experience – or a flop? Will your Charity Auction raise a fortune – or barely cover its cost?

Put us to the test today & experience unrivalled quality & service. Call 0800 050 2288, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fill in a contact form today with your requirements and in a very short space of time you’ll receive an easy to understand quotation detailing all your items.

It’s then up to you but we’re sure you won’t regret it should you choose to start hiring from 88 Events for all your special event requirements.

Kind regards

Marc Samuels

Director

P.S  Our contribution can make all the difference, as our clients testify. I promise we’ll do everything possible to make sure it is a triumph. Why not call us now on 0800 050 2288 and let’s see how we can be your partners – not just now, but in the future?