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Same day courier for events

Events run to the minute, and a missing banner or broken projector can't wait until tomorrow. We collect within the hour and deliver straight to the venue, loading bay or marquee.

We plan deliveries around your venue's access times, and can bring kit back once the event is over.

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What we move for event teams

  • AV and lighting equipment
  • Staging, flooring and furniture
  • Banners, signage and printed materials
  • Merchandise and giveaways
  • Catering equipment
  • Badges and delegate packs
  • Replacement kit on the day
  • Returns after the event

Why event teams choose Vanguard

Timed to venue access

Tell us your load-in window and we'll plan the collection so we arrive inside it.

Same day fixes

Something missing or broken on the day? We collect a replacement and drive it straight to you.

Out and back

We can return kit to your store or supplier once the event is over.

How a same day booking works

  1. Tell us the job

    Call, WhatsApp or send the quote form with both postcodes and what you're sending. We reply with a price and a collection time.

  2. We collect within the hour

    Once you confirm, the nearest suitable driver heads to you. We aim to be there within 60 minutes.

  3. Follow the journey

    Your goods stay on that one vehicle. You get live ETAs, and a real person if you need to change anything.

  4. Delivered direct

    We hand over at the delivery address and confirm to you as soon as it's done.

Events courier questions

Can you deliver to a venue's loading bay at a set time?

Yes. Give us the loading bay details and your access window, and we'll plan the collection so the driver arrives within it.

Do you deliver to outdoor events and showgrounds?

Yes. Give us the gate or entrance to use, a contact on site and any vehicle pass details.

Can you collect everything after the event?

Yes. Book the return at the same time, or call us when you're ready and we'll confirm when a driver can be there.

Booking something urgent?

Tell us what needs to move and where. We will give you a price and a collection time straight away.

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