One of Northern Ireland’s premium events suppliers North Down Marquees, based in Carryduff has acquired local events and catering company Table 10 in a move set to strengthen its presence in the events and hospitality market.
The deal marks a significant step forward for the business with ambitious growth plans for its North Down Event & Cater Hire division.
Table 10, previously based in Bangor, specialises in event and cater equipment hire for weddings, private functions and corporate occasions and has built a strong reputation over the past 16 years delivering a high-quality service to its customer base. Following the deal, North Down Marquees will take on its existing customers, allowing them to add value and extend services through its expanding event and cater hire division.
With a team of 34 staff, North Down Marquees, part of the Eventus group based in Galway, has been an established and well-respected business within the events and hospitality sector, providing ‘one stop shop’ services for over 40 years.
Mark Strain, Manager at North Down Event & Cater Hire said:
“We’re excited to welcome Table 10 to the business. We’ve worked with the incredible team led by Nigel & AJ for many years, and they have an exceptional reputation within the sector, so this feels like a natural fit for us as our event and cater hire division continues to grow. The acquisition forms part of our wider growth plans which has also seen us focus on creating smarter, greener events that have sustainability at their hearts.
The acquisition will leverage both customer bases within the businesses allowing the team to upscale and extend operations, helping drive growth whilst continuing to deliver a top-quality service.
Nigel Boyd and Alana-June McCoy of Table 10 added,
“We are pleased that the North Down Marquees team is now at the helm of Table 10. It has been a labour of love for us over the years, and we are confident that their combined experience, knowledge, and high-end service delivery will be fundamental in driving the business forward.
“As we step aside, we do so with great appreciation and excitement for what’s to come for North Down Marquees and the North Down Event & Cater Hire division. We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved over the past 16 years and are deeply grateful to our customers who have been a part of this journey.”
Separately, North Down Event and Cater hire has recently introduced its reuseable event cup, becoming the largest sustainable cup supplier in Northern Ireland. The initiative has already replaced disposable alternatives at major venues including the SSE Arena, ICC Belfast and the National stadium and will also be in place at the upcoming the Balmoral Show in May, with ambitious plans to further expand this area of the business throughout 2026.