Planning an event at Tobacco Dock? Here is who you need.

Fredo’s real strength is volume and reliability — they’re built for large-scale tech and professional conferences that can’t afford check-in chaos. If your client needs 2,000+ people through the door fast with personalised badges, this is the go-to. They ship globally and the kit runs offline if Wi-Fi drops, which removes a big event-day risk. Best suited to repeat conference series rather than one-off experiential events.

Social Pantry are the go-to if your client wants food to be a talking point, not just a box ticked. They bring real sustainability credibility — B Corp, King's Award, prison-leaver employment programme — so they're a strong fit wherever ESG matters. Best suited to 100–500 pax corporate or private events in London where premium food and styling are central to the brief.

Silverback are the go-to when you need reliable, scalable crew across the UK — especially for larger builds where you need multiple regions covered at once. They're strongest on festival and arena-scale setups, with specialist operators for plant machinery and set construction that most crew companies can't match. Best briefed early so they can allocate the right regional team.

Pixl are one of the most technically capable AV suppliers in the UK — they own their kit, run their own broadcast gallery and have an xR studio that genuinely rivals broadcast houses. Best suited to technically complex corporate events, hybrid productions and brand moments where you need the tech to be invisible and the show to be flawless. They're the in-house partner at Town Hall London, so if that venue is in play, they're the obvious call.

These are the washrooms you pick when the rest of your event looks incredible and you can't have the loos letting the side down. Design-led shepherd's hut units that guests actually notice — in a good way. Best fit for premium outdoor weddings, high-end corporate away days and boutique festivals where aesthetics matter. Nationwide coverage via a regional depot network, so transport costs are manageable wherever you are.

iMAG are the go-to when the screen work really matters. They're not a generalist AV house — they live and breathe LED and video, with a kit stack (ROE, Brompton, disguise) that most competitors can't match. Best suited to ambitious brand and creative agencies who need premium execution and a team that'll problem-solve on the fly. The Pinewood virtual production setup makes them genuinely interesting for anything touching broadcast or immersive.

Faulds are the real deal for any brief involving a bespoke build — they design and fabricate everything in-house, so you're not dealing with a middleman. They're at their best on festival stages and large outdoor builds where the creative challenge is part of the brief. If your client wants something that feels genuinely crafted rather than hired-in, these are your people.

4Wall are one of the few AV suppliers who can genuinely go big — 14m LED walls, full rigging, audio and video under one roof with their own prep facilities and pre-vis suite. They're best suited to high-production-value conferences, awards shows and exhibitions where you need a single supplier to own the entire technical delivery. Less ideal for simple AV hires or smaller events where the setup would be disproportionate.

Sigma UK are an equipment play, not a crew play — they supply premium lenses, cine lenses and cameras, not photographers or videographers. Best used when a client needs to hire or borrow specialist Sigma kit for a shoot, or wants Sigma's brand involved in a photography-focused activation. Don't brief them expecting a full photography crew — that's not what they do. Their sweet spot is content creation support and photography-adjacent brand experiences.

Morally Made are the go-to if your client cares about sustainability and wants the brief to prove it. They design everything for circularity — reusable timber frames, recycled and reclaimed materials, carbon estimates on every project. Best suited to brand activations, trade stands and retail pop-ups where the build itself is part of the story. Not a volume supplier — they're small, craft-led and selective, which means quality is high and briefs should be considered.

Woodville are the real deal for large outdoor events — they own everything from the tents to the generators, so there's no sub-hire risk on site. They're best suited to festival organisers or wedding planners who need a single supplier to deliver a full glamping village, ideally for 200+ guests over multiple days. If your client needs luxury accommodation at a field event, these are the people to call first.

UPG are a solid one-stop print shop for anything from exhibition graphics to vehicle wraps — they own their production kit including Zünd digital cutters, which means fast turnaround and tight quality control. Best suited to brand and agency clients who need design, print, installation and deployment handled end-to-end, especially for retail activations and exhibition builds. Worth knowing they’re part of Picture Playground Group and have capacity from their expanded Ashford site.

The go-to if your client wants a stretch tent over a traditional marquee — they're the real deal, not a reseller. Best suited to outdoor corporate or private events where the look matters as much as the cover. UK-wide, family-run, and genuinely hands-on from site survey to sign-off. Hire from £8.50/m² + install; custom builds and permanent installs also available.

These are your go-to for any outdoor event where a standard marquee won't cut it — uneven ground, rooftops, pub gardens, you name it. They're especially strong on festivals and repeat bookings where they sharpen their pricing. Full install and de-rig included, and they can custom brand the tent too, which makes them genuinely useful for corporate outdoor work.

Print Station are the team you call when a client needs large-format print handled end-to-end — design, production and on-site install without juggling multiple suppliers. They're best suited to events and exhibitions needing branded environments: think hoarding, wallpapers, signage and bespoke counters rather than quick-turnaround flyers. Based in Uxbridge but active across London and the South East. NHS, Westfield and Costa Coffee are on their client list, which tells you they can operate at scale and under pressure.

DM Audio are the go-to for sound in Scotland. They've been doing this since 1996 and their kit list is genuinely impressive — Adamson S-Series line arrays, d&b speakers, Shure Axient Digital wireless. Best suited to live music, touring and conference work where audio quality is non-negotiable. If your event is in Edinburgh, Glasgow or anywhere north, these are your people.

AV Matrix are the real deal for technically demanding live events — they own their kit, run their own crews and have the rigs to match. They're at their best on agency-led events where the brief is complex: multi-stage festivals, outdoor activations, large-format LED, hybrid streaming. Not a London-centric supplier, but that's the point — if you're working north of Birmingham, these are the people you want on the ground.

Caper & Berry are the real deal for high-end catering — they've fed 2,000 guests at the BAFTAs and served Lloyd's of London, so they know how to deliver under pressure at flagship events. They're best suited to planners who need a caterer that brings genuine culinary ambition, not just volume logistics. If your client cares about food and wants a team that will make the menu a talking point, brief these first.

Bubble Food is the go-to when a client wants food to be the event, not just fuel for it. They do multi-sensory, theatrical dining exceptionally well — think molecular gastronomy, immersive courses and foraging experiences. Best suited to clients with premium budgets who want something genuinely memorable. Worth noting: their legal entity is currently in administration, so validate contracting before issuing any PO.

The Delegate Wranglers is the go-to community for reaching event professionals at scale. If your client wants meaningful visibility among planners, agencies and corporates — not just ad impressions — DW is worth a serious look. Best suited to suppliers who benefit from peer recommendation and community trust rather than a direct sales pitch. Not a traditional production supplier, so brief them as a media/community partner.

Indigo 24 are a solid pick when you need a creative content partner who can handle the full production journey — from concept through to edited deliverables. They're best suited to brands and agencies that want social-first video, event/activation filming or photography, and don't want to manage multiple suppliers. They work with some serious names (Sky, Harvey Nichols, England Rugby) so they're comfortable with high-profile briefs. Worth bearing in mind their talent model is partly freelance, so always confirm core team availability early.

Setsquare are the real deal for anything that needs to be built — scenic sets, exhibition stands, experiential activations, the lot. They do everything under one roof in Hampshire, from CNC machining to installation, which means fewer headaches on complex builds. Best suited to agencies and luxury brands who need a full design-to-delivery build partner rather than just a hire company. Their client list (Nike, Louis Vuitton, PlayStation, UEFA) speaks for itself.

Get Setsy are the go-to if you need a high-finish scenic or set build — they fabricate everything in their own 5,400 sq ft Virginia Water workshop, stand it all up to check finishes, then install on-site. Best suited to brands and agencies with complex activation builds where quality control and tight turnaround matter. Not a hire company — their value is in bespoke, built-from-scratch work.

Show Imaging is one of the most capable integrated production houses in the US — they own everything from AV and creative through to fabrication and software, which means genuinely fewer handoffs and tighter execution. Best suited to large-scale, technically complex live experiences where you need a single partner across multiple disciplines. If your event is in the US and needs serious production firepower, these are the people to call.

RSH Audio are a solid trade audio house — the kind you call when a production company needs to bolt on serious PA capability without the overhead of owning the kit. They're strongest on live event audio: festivals, awards, brand activations. If your brief has a significant sound requirement and you want a supplier who stays in their lane and delivers reliably, these are your people. Less suited to clients needing full production management or multi-discipline AV.

The Wandering Wild Spa are the go-to for any event that needs a wellness or spa activation — hot tubs, saunas and cold plunge, fully set up and staffed. They're a natural fit for festivals, outdoor weddings and brand activations, and they've recently expanded into long-term venue installations if you're looking for something more permanent. Worth calling early as their summer festival calendar fills up fast.

Altruisk are the go-to if you need a credible H&S partner for events — not a box-ticker, but a team that actually embeds into your operation. Best suited to event teams running large-scale or high-risk programmes who need retained advisory support, on-site risk oversight, or accredited training for their staff. They're based in Wigan but operate nationally, and their consultant depth is strong enough to handle complex multi-site briefs.

One of the most reliable furniture hire companies in the UK for agency and corporate work. Bristol-based but regularly runs vans to London — don't let the location put you off. Ian leads the account and stays hands-on; the delivery team won't leave until you're happy. Best suited to conferences, brand activations and exhibition builds where quality and on-site support matter more than finding the cheapest quote.

They're a young company (founded 2024) but already operating at festival scale — Shindig and Boomtown are on their radar. The sauna experience is genuinely distinctive: wood-fired, locally crafted, and designed for outdoor/wild-swimming settings. Best suited to wellness retreats, outdoor festivals and corporate wellbeing briefs where the experience itself is the talking point. Pricing starts from £1,000 + logistics, so accessible for smaller activations too.

Oracle are a solid choice for event security and door supervision in London and Essex — they've got the trained, vetted personnel for crowd management, access control and door supervision across nightlife, live events and corporate. Worth noting their company-level ACS approval with the SIA was withdrawn in 2023, so verify current status before briefing them on anything compliance-critical. Best suited to clients who need reliable boots on the ground rather than complex security planning.

Conference Badges are the go-to for any event that needs print-on-arrival badging done properly — they've been doing it for 25 years and the tech is genuinely solid. Best suited to conferences and exhibitions where attendee tracking, QR/RFID scanning or exhibitor lead capture is part of the brief. They integrate with Eventbrite, Cvent and Swoogo, so minimal friction if your client already has a registration platform in place.

Digital Avenue are the go-to when your event can't afford a connectivity failure. They're not a traditional AV supplier — they're specialists in temporary internet infrastructure, and they're very good at it. Best suited to technically demanding events: live-streamed conferences, brand activations at non-permanent venues, or anything where you need reliable high-speed internet fast. They can deploy in under 24 hours and their kit is genuinely enterprise-grade.

HornerSalus are the go-to if you need a proper H&S expert embedded in your event team rather than a rubber-stamp consultant. They're best suited to live events and activations with complex crowd dynamics, temporary structures, or any environment where the safety plan needs to hold up to regulatory scrutiny. They've worked internationally and know their OSHA from their ACOP — ideal for production teams who need rigour without the friction.

Max WiFi are the go-to when connectivity genuinely can't fail — think 7,000-person live events, government summits, or managed venue contracts where reliability is non-negotiable. They're engineers first, not generalists, so brief them early and let them design the network around your event. Best suited to large-scale conferences, exhibitions, and live events where you need dedicated onsite support.

Event Connections are the go-to for any conference or exhibition that needs a slick, fully-staffed registration operation. They bring their own hardware, software and trained team — you're not stitching together a solution. Best suited to organisers running 500+ pax events who want to hand off registration entirely. Their Event Scan tech is a genuine differentiator for expos with exhibitor lead retrieval needs.

Caiger & Co are the go-to if you need a caterer who genuinely cares about the whole event, not just the food. They're best suited to brand, wedding and private clients who want seasonal British menus with real provenance — allotment and beehives included. If your client is sustainability-conscious or female-founded themselves, this is an especially strong match. Don't brief them if you need a last-minute turnaround; they're thorough and relationship-led.

Guardian Display are a strong pick when you need one supplier to own the whole exhibition stand — design, print, build and post-show storage without subcontracting any of it out. They’re best suited to corporate exhibitors who exhibit regularly and want a reliable, turnkey partner rather than piecing together multiple vendors. Their EDGE LED lightbox system is genuinely impressive for stands that need to stop foot traffic. Worth briefing early as their build team books up around major NEC and ExCeL show dates.

Frame & Tailor are the go-to for high-end temporary structures — their Sperry tents and Tipis genuinely stand out at luxury weddings and premium brand events. They cover the whole of the UK including Scotland, and their new Perth warehouse means Scotland jobs are no longer a stretch. Best suited to clients who want a visually distinctive, beautifully finished structure rather than a standard white marquee. Not the cheapest option, but the quality justifies it.

Sterling are the safe pair of hands for technically complex briefs where you need one supplier across audio, lighting, vision, staging and power — not four. Their 102,000 sq ft Manchester warehouse and in-house build capability means they can handle custom scenic and staging without farming it out. Best suited to mid-to-large corporate conferences, product launches and awards events; they're equally strong on hybrid and virtual delivery. If your brief is London-based, their new London office means they won't be hauling kit from Manchester.

First Aid Cover are the go-to for events where the medical plan actually needs to hold up under scrutiny — licensing inspections, council sign-off, 500,000-person parades. They bring a full operational stack: ambulances, cycle teams, GPS-tracked staff, on-site treatment centres and a CQC partner for hospital transfers. Best suited to large-scale public events, festivals and anything with a complex risk profile. Not overkill for corporate — but their real sweet spot is where failure isn't an option.

Captivate Imagery are a strong pick when your client needs content that's ready to post before the event ends — their camera-to-socials workflow is genuinely fast. Best suited to corporate brands and agencies who care about quality over volume. They've shot for the likes of LinkedIn, FIFA and L'Oreal, so they're comfortable with high-profile briefs. Don't brief them if you just need a basic photographer on the day — they're built for clients who want content strategy baked in.

Sunbrella are the go-to when you need outdoor weather cover that actually looks the part. Their giant umbrella range is genuinely distinctive — perfect for hospitality terraces, garden parties and prestige outdoor occasions where a standard gazebo won't cut it. They also hire marquees and accessories, so they can kit out a full outdoor setup. Best suited to venues, wedding planners and corporate event organisers working outdoors in the South East.

Bytes Digital are the go-to if your event is outdoors and cellular just won't cut it — they're built for shows and festivals where card machines failing would be a disaster. Fixed-fee, no contracts, and they bring on-site engineers, so there's no hand-holding required. Best suited to agricultural shows, festivals and multi-vendor events where reliable site-wide WiFi is non-negotiable.

Chris and his team are the go-to for outdoor and marquee events in the South East — they own their kit, carry backup generators, and won't leave you in the dark on a blank-canvas site. Best suited to wedding planners and marquee companies who need a single supplier for power, audio, lighting and staging. Reliable, hands-on, and quick to respond.

OMC Global are the go-to for event transport that needs to feel premium end-to-end. Their 35+ vehicle fleet covers everything from executive VIP runs in a Range Rover or Tesla to full coach shuttles for 85 — so they can flex from a board-level transfer to a full conference shuttle operation. Based in Oxfordshire but genuinely UK-wide and European. DBS-checked drivers, in-house maintenance and live tracking make them a low-risk choice for time-sensitive event logistics. Best suited to corporate event planners who want transport handled as seamlessly as the rest of the event.

Eco Furniture Hire are the go-to for furniture-heavy events where logistics matter as much as the look. Their delivery-and-setup model means they take the load off your team completely — ideal for outdoor garden parties, wedding receptions and corporate venue installs in London and Essex. Stock depth is strong and they're a preferred supplier at Tobacco Dock, so they're well-versed in working within established venue relationships. Worth noting: confirm the contracting legal entity before you raise a PO.

CrowdComms is the go-to if your client needs everything in one place — registration, badging, app and hybrid streaming without stitching together three different platforms. They're best suited to enterprise or association conferences where data workflows and branded delegate experiences matter. Onsite support is genuinely hands-on, not just a helpdesk number. Worth considering early in the brief so tech is designed in, not bolted on.

Virginia's are the go-to when a client wants their event to look genuinely considered rather than just furnished. Their collection is almost entirely vintage, antique or recycled — so it has real character. They're best suited to premium weddings, luxury brand events and high-end private occasions where the furniture is part of the story. Two branches (Devon and Perth) give them honest nationwide reach, and their client list — Hermès, Ralph Lauren, Burberry — tells you everything about the level they operate at. Don't brief them on a tight budget or a last-minute commodity hire.

Goose + Berry are the go-to for clients who need catering to feel like an extension of their brand — not just food on a table. They shine on luxury fashion and lifestyle briefs where the aesthetic is as important as the food, and they're particularly strong on intimate private dining and brand activation formats. Best suited to clients with budgets that reflect the quality — don't brief them on a tight spend. Their Liberty London restaurant launch in 2025 shows real ambition beyond events.

Pomelo are the people to call when food needs to be the star of the show, not an afterthought. They design, cook and style everything in-house with a permanent chef and events team — no agency middlemen. Best suited to premium corporate clients and luxury brands who want exceptional seasonal food with proper event management behind it. They have 28+ London partner venues and a client list that runs from Harrods to Vogue, so they know how to deliver at the highest level.

Displayways are the go-to when a brief needs serious print and fabrication muscle — think complex museum installations, exhibition builds and event graphics that have to be pixel-perfect. They own the whole process in-house from artworking to installation, which means fewer handoffs and tighter quality control. Best suited to clients who need a single trusted partner for a high-spec, end-to-end display project. Less suited to simple one-off print runs where a smaller supplier would be quicker and cheaper.

Showlite are the go-to for exhibition organisers who need a single contractor to handle everything from floorplans to breakdown. They're best suited to trade shows and multi-exhibitor events — the NEC is their home turf. If your client needs shell scheme at scale with proper on-site management, these are your people.

EventPro are a solid choice when you need someone to take full ownership of AV delivery — they're not just equipment hire, they project-manage the whole thing. Best suited to corporate conferences and trade shows that need PA, video walls and staging handled under one roof. They're Midlands-based with a genuine nationwide and international reach, which makes them useful outside London. No preferred venue relationships publicly known, so they'll travel where the brief takes them.

These are the people to call when a luxury brand wants a physical environment that means something. They design, fabricate and deploy entirely in-house — 20,000 sq ft of production capability — so quality control is tight and timelines are realistic. Best suited to premium retail activations, permanent brand installations and large-scale experiential builds for fashion, beauty and automotive clients.