When organising any outdoor event, from massive music festivals to intimate community fundraisers, one crucial aspect that often gets overlooked until the last minute is the toilet facilities. Although mundane, this simple detail can make or break your event's success. Whether you're planning a charity fete on the village green or a large-scale concert, your guests will inevitably need access to toilet facilities.
Why event toilet hire is essential
The provision of portable toilets at outdoor events isn't just a convenience—it's often mandatory by law. More importantly, it's a crucial factor that potential attendees take into account when deciding whether to attend your event. When visitors check event details, available facilities often rank high on their list of concerns.
The benefits of portable toilet hire for events
• Convenience and accessibility - strategic placement of portable toilets across your venue ensures that facilities are easily accessible from any location. This is particularly valuable for large open-air venues where permanent facilities might be limited or concentrated in one area. Where there is quick and easy access to toilets, visitors spend less time searching for them and more time enjoying your event.
• Family-friendly features - parents with young children appreciate readily available toilet facilities. When little ones need to go, they need to go immediately! Family-friendly units, such as our luxury disabled toilet and the 4+1 luxury toilet with disabled bay, come equipped with baby changing stations and enough space to accommodate pushchairs, making your event truly accessible to all attendees.
• Environmental and venue protection - without proper facilities, event guests might resort to spending a penny anywhere, creating both health hazards and environmental concerns, not to mention unpleasant conditions for other guests. Portable toilet hire helps protect your venue's condition and supports environmental responsibility. Modern portable units are surprisingly eco-friendly, using less water than traditional plumbed-in toilets and ensuring waste is disposed of ethically and responsibly.
• Reduced queuing times – positioning portable toilets in multiple locations helps to distribute foot traffic and reduces queuing times. This practical benefit means visitors won't miss important event moments standing in line for the loo. For events with existing permanent facilities, portable units can significantly reduce strain on these resources.
• Cost-effective solution - installing permanent facilities for temporary events rarely makes financial sense. Portable toilet hire offers a cost-effective alternative that includes regular maintenance and servicing where required. The units are energy-efficient, resulting in lower water and electricity costs compared to permanent facilities.
Choosing between luxury and plastic toilet hire
While standard portable toilets serve their purpose well, on construction sites for example, luxury toilet hire can elevate your event's reputation. Luxury units offer enhanced comfort and amenities, making visitors feel more valued. Our luxury toilet units range from the 1+1 compact toilet which is suitable for up to 100 people, to the 8-bay luxury toilet unit and the 4+2 luxury toilet, both of which will happily accommodate up to 400 guests over a 12-hour period.
Practical considerations for outdoor event coordinators
• Hygiene and maintenance - modern portable toilets meet strict health and safety regulations, offering high standards of cleanliness. At WET Hire, we can arrange an attendant service where required to maintain cleanliness throughout your event. For multi-day events, we can also implement a discrete emptying and cleaning service – as upper tier licence holders with The Environment Agency, with our own inhouse fleet of vacuum tankers, we can empty, remove and dispose of all waste, with the minimum of disruption to your attendees.
• Installation and removal - true to their name, portable toilet units offer excellent flexibility in placement. They require only level ground and can be easily positioned to suit your venue's layout. Post-event removal is typically swift and hassle-free.
• Customer service and support - when working with us here at WET Hire, our booking process is straightforward. We offer a comprehensive service, from initial consultation through to post-event removal, and will advise on the number and type of units needed based on your specific requirements. We can put you in touch with trusted companies to help with insurance, generator supply and much more, where required, and we can also work with your events team to complete vital risk assessment paperwork. All our clients are also given access to our dedicated 24-hour helpline.
Planning your event's toilet facilities
When determining your portable toilet needs, think about the following:
• Expected attendance numbers
• Event duration
• Venue size and layout
• Type of event (formal vs. casual)
• Whether food and drinks will be served
• Special requirements (accessibility, baby changing facilities)
All these factors will help us to create a well-planned portable toilet strategy for you. This will ensure your event runs smoothly, keeping guests comfortable and focused on enjoying themselves rather than worrying about basic facilities.
Event toilet hire cost
At WET Hire, we take into account all of the above factors in order to create entirely bespoke quotations for every client. Our pricing shows ‘prices from’ (exclusive of mileage charges), with the 1+1 luxury toilet starting from just £450 +VAT (at time of writing). For event coordinators working to a budget, we also offer the 2 bay economy toilet from £295 +VAT and the 4 bay economy toilet from £395 +VAT.
Portable toilet hire from WET Hire
Whether you opt for economy units or luxury trailers, ensuring adequate, clean, and accessible toilet facilities will significantly contribute to your event guests’ experience. To find out how we can help your next event be a success, email us a few details or give the team a call on 01225 281018.
