What catering and bar equipment do I need for a wedding?
Most weddings need a combination of crockery, cutlery, glassware, serving pieces, chafing dishes, linen, a bar counter, coolers and drink dispensers. The correct list depends on guest count, menu, drinks service and whether the venue provides a kitchen or bar. For a complete recommendation, send your guest count, menu, drinks format, venue layout and service schedule so catering and bar equipment can be coordinated together.
Can you quote catering equipment and bar hire together?
Yes. Send one event brief with the date, venue, guest count, menu and drinks plan and we can coordinate the equipment list. The quote can separate hire, delivery, setup and collection so you can compare options clearly. For a complete recommendation, send your guest count, menu, drinks format, venue layout and service schedule so catering and bar equipment can be coordinated together.
Do you supply mobile bar fridges and cocktail equipment?
Yes. Options include portable bar counters, mobile bar fridges, glassware, ice buckets, drink dispensers and cocktail equipment. Power, chilling time, bartender access and the bar footprint are checked during planning. For a complete recommendation, send your guest count, menu, drinks format, venue layout and service schedule so catering and bar equipment can be coordinated together.
Can catering and bar equipment be quoted together?
Yes. Send your date, venue, guest count, menu and drinks format for one coordinated recommendation. For a complete recommendation, send your guest count, menu, drinks format, venue layout and service schedule so catering and bar equipment can be coordinated together.
What equipment is needed for a buffet event?
A buffet may need chafing dishes, serving platters, utensils, hot-holding equipment, guest tableware and linen. For a complete recommendation, send your guest count, menu, drinks format, venue layout and service schedule so catering and bar equipment can be coordinated together.
Can you coordinate with my caterer and bar team?
Yes. Delivery and positioning can be planned around preparation schedules, venue access and guest flow. For a complete recommendation, send your guest count, menu, drinks format, venue layout and service schedule so catering and bar equipment can be coordinated together.
How much does Catering & Bar hire cost in Nairobi?
Prices depend on the item, quantity, event duration and venue access. Current hire prices are shown in the catalogue above; send your date, guest count and venue on WhatsApp for a confirmed quote that separates equipment, delivery, setup and collection. For a complete recommendation, send your guest count, menu, drinks format, venue layout and service schedule so catering and bar equipment can be coordinated together.
What is included in Catering & Bar hire?
The booking includes the agreed hire items and preparation before dispatch. Delivery, professional setup, dismantling and collection are arranged according to the quotation, while transport is calculated by actual road distance and confirmed before you pay the deposit. For a complete recommendation, send your guest count, menu, drinks format, venue layout and service schedule so catering and bar equipment can be coordinated together.
How far in advance should I book event equipment in Nairobi?
For a weekend event, book two to four weeks ahead, and earlier for December, school holidays and popular wedding dates. We can sometimes help with a last-minute request, but availability is only confirmed after the team checks the live stock schedule. For a complete recommendation, send your guest count, menu, drinks format, venue layout and service schedule so catering and bar equipment can be coordinated together.
Do you deliver and set up hire equipment outside Nairobi?
Yes. We deliver across Nairobi and can arrange transport to Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado and major towns in Kenya. The delivery and collection charge is quoted from the venue address, access conditions, load size and return schedule. For a complete recommendation, send your guest count, menu, drinks format, venue layout and service schedule so catering and bar equipment can be coordinated together.
What deposit secures a hire booking?
An 80% deposit secures the agreed date and inventory, with the balance due on delivery unless your written quotation states another arrangement. We accept the payment methods shown by the team and issue the final booking details after availability is confirmed. For a complete recommendation, send your guest count, menu, drinks format, venue layout and service schedule so catering and bar equipment can be coordinated together.
Can I change the quantity or items after receiving a quote?
Yes, subject to availability. Tell us about changes as soon as possible so we can re-check stock, transport capacity and the setup plan; additions close to the event date cannot be guaranteed until the revised quotation is accepted. For a complete recommendation, send your guest count, menu, drinks format, venue layout and service schedule so catering and bar equipment can be coordinated together.
What information do you need for an accurate hire quote?
Send the event date, venue or estate, guest count, event type, setup time and the items you are considering. For tents, furniture, catering and AV, a simple floor plan or menu is also useful because it lets us size the equipment instead of guessing. For a complete recommendation, send your guest count, menu, drinks format, venue layout and service schedule so catering and bar equipment can be coordinated together.