Daniel Lay Event Services

0800 112 0808

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Daniel Lay Event Services

Restaurant Opening Event Hire

We regularly supply launch events for The Ivy restaurants. VIP carpet entrances with posts and ropes, poseur tables and bar stools for drinks receptions, uplighting and draping to dress the room, and extra glassware and bar equipment for the night. Opening a restaurant, bar or hotel? We’ll put together everything for the launch night and clear it away before you open for business.

Choose items for your opening night

Add what you need to your quote and we’ll send prices with delivery for your venue, usually within 48 hours. Questions first? 0800 112 0808

  • Trusted by The Ivy
    Launch nights for The Ivy in Chester, Canterbury, Stratford-upon-Avon, Glasgow and more
  • Built around your opening
    Out-of-hours set-up and clear-down so you open on time
  • Your brand colours
    Carpets, ropes and uplighting to match your look
  • Quote within 48 hours
    Delivery, set-up and collection quoted for your venue

The Ivy & Restaurant Launch Nights

Chrome posts and ropes with The Ivy’s signature green carpet for openings in Chester, Canterbury and Stratford-upon-Avon, a red carpet launch for The Ivy Asia Glasgow, and launch nights across London including Canary Wharf.

Red carpet entrance with chrome posts and red ropes and a branded backdrop outside The Ivy Asia Glasgow for its launch night
Red carpet entrance with chrome posts and red ropes and a branded backdrop outside The Ivy Asia Glasgow for its launch night
Green carpet entrance with chrome posts and black ropes along The Ivy Stratford-upon-Avon ahead of its opening
Green carpet entrance with chrome posts and black ropes along The Ivy Stratford-upon-Avon ahead of its opening
Green carpet entrance with chrome posts and green ropes outside The Ivy Chester at Newgate House for the restaurant launch
Green carpet entrance with chrome posts and green ropes outside The Ivy Chester at Newgate House for the restaurant launch
The Ivy Canterbury launch party at night with guests inside and a green carpet entrance lined with chrome posts and ropes
The Ivy Canterbury launch party at night with guests inside and a green carpet entrance lined with chrome posts and ropes
Daniel Lay Event Services van outside The Ivy Stratford-upon-Avon, with a green carpet and chrome posts and ropes set out for the restaurant opening
Daniel Lay Event Services van outside The Ivy Stratford-upon-Avon, with a green carpet and chrome posts and ropes set out for the restaurant opening
Green carpet with chrome posts and black ropes along the front of The Ivy restaurant on its launch evening
Green carpet with chrome posts and black ropes along the front of The Ivy restaurant on its launch evening
Long green carpet walkway lined with chrome posts and green twisted ropes outside The Ivy restaurant for its opening night
Long green carpet walkway lined with chrome posts and green twisted ropes outside The Ivy restaurant for its opening night
Red carpet with chrome posts and red ropes at the entrance of The Merchant, Canary Wharf, for a City Sightseeing launch event
Red carpet with chrome posts and red ropes at the entrance of The Merchant, Canary Wharf, for a City Sightseeing launch event

Launch Night Bars & Lighting

Event bartender pouring drinks at a private party bar under purple lighting
Event bartender pouring drinks at a private party bar under purple lighting
Bar counter with spirit bottles and pourers beside a glowing Lets Party neon sign
Bar counter with spirit bottles and pourers beside a glowing Lets Party neon sign
Bar caddy filled with mint, lime wedges, raspberries and passion fruit for cocktails
Bar caddy filled with mint, lime wedges, raspberries and passion fruit for cocktails
Wireless LED uplighter lighting drapes in warm amber at an evening event
Wireless LED uplighter lighting drapes in warm amber at an evening event

What We Supply for Restaurant & Bar Openings

  • VIP entrance — red or black carpet with gold or chrome posts and ropes
  • Drinks reception — poseur tables in stretch covers and bar stools
  • Glassware & bar kit — champagne flutes, wine glasses, highballs, ice buckets and bar fridges
  • Atmosphere — uplighting in your colours and pleated drapes to dress the room
  • Sound — speakers and a wireless mic for welcome speeches

Popular Hire for Openings

Every item shows its current hire price. Delivery, set-up and collection are quoted separately.

VIP Carpets, Posts & Ropes

Poseur Tables & Stools

Glassware & Bar Equipment

Lighting & Draping

How It Works

1. Add to quote — choose carpets, furniture, glassware and lighting.
2. We confirm timings — we plan the build around your opening and send a full quote with delivery.
3. Launch night — everything is set before guests arrive and cleared away afterwards.

Choose items for your opening night

Restaurant Opening FAQs

Can you set up before the doors open and clear away the same night?

Yes. We build before your launch guests arrive and clear everything away after, out of hours if needed, so you’re ready to open for business.

Can you supply glassware for a drinks reception?

Yes — champagne flutes, wine glasses and highballs by the crate, plus ice buckets, bar fridges and bar equipment.

Can carpets, ropes and lighting match our branding?

We hold carpets in red, black and other colours, gold or silver posts, ropes in a wide range of colours, and uplighting that can be set to any colour.

Is delivery included in the hire price?

No — delivery, set-up and collection are quoted separately once we know the venue and timings.

See also our glass hire, red carpet hire and bar hire.

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