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Urbantonic

Event Décor Hire | Furniture Hire | Urbantonic

Western Cape, Cape Town, Diep River

Urbantonic is a well-established event furniture and décor hire company based in Diep River, Cape Town, with additional teams in Johannesburg. Founded in 1998, the company brings over 25 years of experience to servicing both corporate and private clients across key South African regions including the Western Cape and Gauteng.

The company offers a comprehensive range of services including event furniture hire, décor styling, event conceptualisation, bar services, and staffing support such as itstaff and setup crews. Their Cape Town team provides a particularly extensive offering, supplying not only furniture and décor but also cutlery, crockery, glassware, and catering equipment to support smooth event execution.

Urbantonic caters to a variety of events such as conferences, product launches, exhibitions, corporate functions, and private celebrations. Client feedback highlights their professionalism, efficient service, and ability to create cohesive and stylish event environments. The company is recognised for its reliable delivery, attention to detail, and collaborative approach to event planning.

Services

  • Event Décor Hire
  • Furniture Hire
  • Event Styling
  • Conceptualisation Support
  • Bar Services
  • itstaff Hire
  • Setup Crew Hire

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About this supplier

Urbantonic is an established event hire, décor and styling partner with fully operational teams in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Founded in 1998 and backed by more than 25 years of experience, the company supports both corporate and private clients with creative, practical event solutions that help bring a brief to life while keeping the planning process smooth and focused.

Their core offering includes event furniture hire, décor hire, décor styling, event conceptualisation and layout planning. From curated furniture pieces to bar structures and styled décor elements, Urbantonic supplies the essential hire items and design support needed to shape professional, memorable event environments. Their team works closely with clients to understand the look, flow and purpose of an event, helping to create a setting that feels considered and cohesive.

Urbantonic services a broad range of occasions, including conferences, product launches, exhibitions, corporate functions, private events and personal celebrations. They collaborate with private individuals, brands, venues, event consulting firms and event management companies, making them a flexible partner for both standalone hire requirements and more involved event concepts.

With offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg, Urbantonic serves the greater Western Cape and Gauteng regions. Areas mentioned by the business include Stellenbosch, the Winelands, Muldersdrift, Pretoria, Sun City and surrounding areas. Depending on the scale and budget of the event, they are also equipped to work in neighbouring provinces and deliver events nationally.

In the Western Cape, the Cape Town team offers an especially comprehensive solution, with complete bar services, event staffing, cutlery, crockery, glassware and catering equipment hire available alongside furniture and décor. Their listed services also include itstaff and setup crew support, helping clients cover both the visual and operational details required for a well-run event.

Urbantonic’s approach is built around taking stress out of eventing, delivering on time, on brief and on budget. For TimeToParty users comparing party hire and event suppliers, Urbantonic is a strong option for professional furniture hire, décor styling and event support across major South African event regions.

More about the business

Urbantonic is South Africa’s trusted partner for event furniture hire, décor hire, and event styling, with over 25 years of experience. They provide creative, seamless solutions for various events, including corporate functions and private celebrations.

Packages & pricing

Event Furniture Hire

Urbantonic offers a wide range of event furniture, including lounge seating, café tables, and bar counters, available for delivery or collection.

Décor Styling

Their styling service includes concept-driven styling, sourcing of décor elements, and on-site installations tailored to your event.

Bar Services

Urbantonic provides stylish mobile bar setups with trained bartenders and essential bar equipment for various events.

Waitstaff & Setup Crew

Professional itstaff and setup crews are available to ensure smooth service and efficient event execution.

Opening hours

Monday 08:00 – 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 – 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 – 17:00
Thursday 08:00 – 17:00
Friday 08:00 – 17:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

FAQ

What event services does Urbantonic offer?
Urbantonic specializes in event furniture hire, décor, event styling services, staffing, and bar services for corporate events, exhibitions, private functions, and product launches.
Can I hire event furniture for delivery in Cape Town?
Yes, we deliver event furniture across Cape Town and the greater Winelands region.
Do you offer setup and breakdown of hired furniture?
Yes. Our team handles full delivery, setup, and collection to ensure your event runs smoothly from start to finish.
Can you create themed bars for specific events?
Yes, Urbantonic can offer various creative options including themed gin bars, champagne stations, and whisky tastings to match your event’s theme.
Do you provide glassware with the bar service?
In Cape Town, glassware can also be hired through Urbantonic but it is not necessarily included with the hire of any bar structures.
What is included in the mobile bar service?
Urbantonic provides the mobile bar structure and any respective structural equipment with that specific bar e.g. sh basins, beer taps, etc.. In addition, if ordering from our Cape Town office, you can choose to have beverages supplied on an on-consumption basis, or you can source the drinks yourself. Likewise, in Cape Town, bar staff can be provided on request but this is an additional cost.
Are the bartenders trained for high-pressure environments?
Absolutely. All bar staff are well trained in house for all bar requirements and especially for live events where speed of service and flow are essential. If you require a specific style of bar staff e.g. cocktails or flaring, this can be arranged.
Where is this service available?
Bar hire is available in both Cape Town and Johannesburg. However, additional services such as drink making equipment, glassware hire, bar staffing and beverage sales are only available from our Cape Town office.
What does your décor styling service involve?
This service includes concept-driven styling, sourcing of décor elements, lounge pocket styling, table styling (including centre-pieces), greenery or floral installations and hiring thereof.
Can you handle the set-up and breakdown of the décor?
Yes, our team provides reliable and thorough execution from the initial set-up to the final strike, night or day, come rain or shine. You do not need to lift a finger and all property will be respected and treated with care.
Do you offer floral design?
Floral services are offered for select events. For a full floral brief, it is best to discuss your specific needs with their styling team during your consultation.
Is the décor service available for corporate events?
Yes, Urbantonic specialises in styling for conferences, gala dinners, and exhibitions, often integrating brand-specific elements and colour palettes into the design.
Do I need to hire furniture from you to use the styling service?
While the styling service integrates seamlessly with Urbantonic’s hiring range, our team can provide creative direction and/or event conceptualisation even if you have other core infrastructure in place.
What types of event staff can I hire?
Urbantonic provides professional itstaff for plated dinners, buffets, and canapé service, as well as dedicated set-up and "strike" (breakdown) crews for furniture and décor installations. Urbantonic can also provide trained bar staff for any style of beverage requirement.
How do you ensure the quality of your staff?
All staff undergo regular training in food and beverage service, guest etiquette, and on-site efficiency to maintain high professional standards. We’ve been in the game for 28 years and have instilled an acute attention to detail at every level.
Is there a minimum number of staff required for an event?
While specific minimums vary by event type, the team is scalable to handle everything from intimate private celebrations to large-scale brand activations and festivals. Reach out to our experienced client service team to get an estimate of how many staff you might need, depending on your specific event requirements.
Do the staff handle the set-up of hired furniture?
Yes, if you have requested an event set-up or have engaged Urbantonic’s decor service, we will provide a set-up and strike crew that understands the logistical demands of event installations, ensuring everything is placed according to your event’s floor plan and guest flow.
Is this staffing service available in Johannesburg?
Our in-house staffing solutions are only offered by the Cape Town branch. However, if you require staffing services in Johannesburg, our client service team can recommend some excellent suppliers.
What kind of furniture is available for hire?
The inventory includes cocktail and lounge furniture, expo-specific furniture, bar counters, café seating, and various decor elements like soft furnishings, lamps, other display items and plants. Have a look through our extensive and up-to-date catalogues for Cape Town and Johannesburg to see exactly what we have.
Do you offer catering equipment and crockery?
Yes, but please note that glassware, crockery, cutlery, and catering equipment are currently available for hire in Cape Town only.

Location

23 Estmil Rd, Elfindale, Cape Town, 7945

Google reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews on Google

Sylvester Mpani
★★★★★ a year ago

Great people from the service staff, porters, managers and to the ceo
And definitely greatest of all in their service providing

Constantia Village Courtyard
★★★★★ 6 years ago

Slick, professional operation. Great choice of event furniture and smalls. Always a pleasure using them for our events.

Oh So Pretty Event Specialists
★★★★★ 2 years ago

Had a wonderful experience with Urban Tonic. So professional. We didn't have to worry about anything on the day. The staff are super efficient and Lawrence the supervisor on the day s fabulous. We highly recommend their services.

Pasya Rwandanga
★★★★★ 6 months ago

Professional decorators,always on time

Amanda Manyatshe
★★★★★ 4 years ago

Great service. Quick turn around on my order. Very accommodating and helpful with suggestions. Previously helped by Mondre, helped by Grant this time. Thank you so much Grant! Especially for the location pin when google nted to send me to other places 🙏🏾

Peter Griffiths
★★★★★ 4 years ago

Amazing experience from start to finish. AK and Sam made planning our 40th a breeze. Amazing decor, staff on the night were brilliant, and they catered for our every need. They transformed our garden to perfect our summer soirée, complete with a fully stocked bar, lounge pockets, cocktail tables and decorations. Would highly recommend Urban Tonic.

Kerry Stuart
★★★★★ 3 years ago

Thank you! Every part of working with you (again) s a pleasure. You managed an event of utmost importance to our family with such slick professionalism that you made a very difficult day so much easier. Thank you team Urban Tonic, every member s a pleasure to work with!!

Richard
★★★★★ 3 years ago

These guys are great. Our go-to hire company. They generally have everything we need, are easily accessible, reasonably priced and the service is good - friendly staff.

Charl-Juan Solomon
★★★★★ 9 months ago

My favorite hiring supplier in Cape Town

David van Niekerk
★★★★★ Edited 3 years ago

Great business, always willing to help. Service is the best.

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