Event and wedding toilet hire
Plan the number of toilets, hand washing and servicing before the day.
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A wedding on a farm with 120 guests and one bathroom. The ceremony is at three. By five, everyone has had a drink.
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How many toilets (typical, not a rule)
A common starting point is 1 toilet for every 50 guests at a short daytime event. Weddings with drinks and a long afternoon often plan 1 for every 35 to 40 guests. Hire companies use these figures, but they are not a legal minimum. Larger events can have legal requirements; check with your venue or municipality.
| Guests | Typical starting number |
|---|---|
| 50 | 1 |
| 100 | 2 to 3 |
| 150 | 3 to 4 |
| 250 | 5 to 7 |
Staff, caterers and the band count towards the total number of people. Venue bathrooms can reduce the number you need.
Plan for these on the day
- Hand washing at or beside the toilets.
- Lighting if the event runs into the evening.
- Servicing or an attendant for a long or large event (some firms offer one at extra cost).
- A flat, reachable spot for delivery, away from the food area.
Which unit
Plain chemical toilets are often used at casual events. A flushing VIP trailer suits weddings and functions where guests will look.
Questions to put to the hire company
- Are VAT, delivery, collection, weekend charges and a deposit in the quote?
- Is there an accessible toilet option?
- What does a VIP trailer need on site (power, water, level ground, gate width)?
- Who sets up, who collects, and when?
What it costs
Standard and VIP prices are on the price guide. Delivery, distance and extras can add to a quote.
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Common questions
How many toilets do I need for my wedding?
Hire companies often suggest 1 toilet for every 35 to 40 guests at a wedding with drinks and a long afternoon, and count staff and caterers too. Venue bathrooms can reduce the number. This is a rule of thumb, not a requirement.
Do you supply hand washing?
Many hire companies offer hand wash basins or stations, sometimes as an extra. Ask for it in the quote. A flushing trailer has its own basin.
Can I hire for one day?
Many hire companies hire per day, per week and per month, but minimum periods vary. A VIP trailer is usually priced per event day. Ask for the period you need when you request the quote.
Who sets up and collects?
The hire company, under its own quote and terms. Ask when it delivers, when it collects, and whether the day before is possible for setting up.