Your Christmas Party Hire Guide: Tables, Chairs & More for 2025!

The festive season is all about bringing people together — whether it’s a dinner party a corporate Christmas party, or a New Year’s Eve celebration. Hosting at home or at a venue doesn’t need to be stressful. With the right hire essentials, you can create a celebration that looks beautiful and runs smoothly.

Here’s your complete guide to the tables, chairs, and finishing touches you’ll need to hire for a magical Christmas party.

1. Tables & Seating

The foundation of every celebration starts here.

• Formal dining: Go classic with rectangular banqueting tables paired with Chiavari or Chameleon chairs. Add plush seat pads for comfort in the choice of your colour, and dress the tables with festive linens for a polished look.
• Casual cocktails: Hosting a drinks party? Keep the atmosphere social with pod tables and bar stools, perfect for mingling.

✨ CaterHire pick: Chiavari Chairs, Chameleon Dining Chairs, Trestle Banqueting Tables, Pod Tables and high bar stools

2. Tableware

Set the tone with the right crockery and cutlery.

• Crockery: White plates are timeless and versatile, but for a festive upgrade try gold-rimmed crockery or Wedgwood fine dining ranges.
• Cutlery: The Ascot range is practical and stylish for larger gatherings, while Mother of Pearl or Victoria Gold cutlery adds a touch of luxury.
• Charger plates: A simple way to elevate any table setting — choose from our new Lace Glass chargers, silver-rimmed, or gold-rimmed designs.

✨ CaterHire pick: Gold-Rimmed Crockery, Mother of Pearl Cutlery, Glass Charger Plates

 3. Glassware

No Christmas toast is complete without the right glasses. Make sure you have plenty for every drink of the evening.

• Wine glasses & goblets for red, white, or mulled wine
• Champagne flutes for sparkling moments
• Cocktail glasses for festive mixes
• Beer and water glasses to round out your service

Pro tip: Always hire a few extras — there’s nothing worse than running short mid-party!

Have a read of our Bar and Beverage Guide - Caterhire.ie or How To Host a Cocktail Party - Caterhire.ie for more advice.

✨ CaterHire pick: Diva Glassware, Champagne Flutes, Water Goblets

4. Linen & Napkins

Linens are the easiest way to set a festive mood.

• Go traditional with deep reds or forest greens, or keep it elegant with crisp white tablecloths and hemstitched napkins.
• Add table runners in metallics or rich velvets for an extra layer of texture.

✨ CaterHire pick: Coloured Linens, Hemstitched White Napkins

5. Catering Equipment

Hosting at home? Don’t forget the practicalities that keep everything running smoothly:

• Chafing dishes to keep food warm throughout the evening
• Serving platters & utensils for buffet-style spreads
• Large Jugs for mulled wine, punch, or cocktails
• Mobile bars for a seamless drinks service that keeps the kitchen clutter-free

✨ CaterHire pick: Chafing Dishes, Jugs & Carafes, Mobile Bar Units

 6. Décor & Finishing Touches

Finally, it’s the details that bring Christmas magic to life.

• Candleholders and candelabras for soft, festive lighting
• Centrepieces of seasonal foliage, baubles, or fairy lights
• Chairs with coloured pads to complement your table styling

✨ CaterHire pick: Candelabras, Chameleon Chairs with Festive Seat Pads

Stress-Free Hosting

With CaterHire’s wide selection of tables, chairs, linens, glassware, cutlery, and catering equipment, creating a stress-free Christmas celebration has never been easier. Whether you’re going for classic tradition or a modern festive look, we have everything you need to set the scene.

Explore our Christmas hire collections today and start planning a party your guests will never forget.