Anything for Hire

Anything for Hire, a British marketplace for hire services

Anything for Hire operates as an online marketplace specialising in hire and booking services in the UK. The platform allows users to describe their requirements, receive quotes from local providers and compare options before booking. The company presents itself as a nationwide booking service working with hire companies across the country.

How the platform works

The process is divided into three steps: the user enters the service required and their location, the platform displays quotes from local providers and, finally, the customer chooses the option that best suits their needs and completes the booking. According to the information published, the system is linked to thousands of hire companies, which allows it to compare prices on the user's behalf. Once the deposit has been paid and the booking confirmed, the platform puts the customer in direct contact with the provider who will carry out the service.

Service catalogue

The catalogue covers a wide variety of categories. Featured services include limo hire, wedding car hire, coach hire, party bus hire, Mercedes V-Class hire, minibus hire with a driver, Rolls Royce car hire, Hummer limo hire, horse and carriage hire, bouncy castle hire, mobile cocktail bars, makeup artists, musicians, photographers, mobile catering services and transport for corporate events. The platform states that it continues to add new categories on an ongoing basis.

Customer profile and use cases

The platform serves both individuals and businesses. Examples cited include organising a birthday with bouncy castle hire, hiring professionals for household emergencies, transporting large groups for work trips and covering wedding services when a provider lets you down. The company explicitly mentions the possibility of managing multiple bookings and applying discounts for combined bookings.

Providers and verification

Anything for Hire states that all providers in its catalogue are vetted and verified, so that customers can have confidence in the products and services offered. The platform also targets hire companies wishing to join as partners, offering them the possibility of receiving guaranteed bookings with nothing to pay upfront. For partners, the company makes iOS and Android apps available.

Background and team

According to its own presentation, the team behind the platform brings together more than fifteen years of combined experience in the hire sector and in software development. That combination of knowledge gave rise to a comprehensive marketplace that centralises the process of searching for, comparing and booking hire services.

Customer service

The company has a customer service department to handle enquiries and changes after booking. The platform states that it offers customer assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and that its support team resolves issues efficiently. Booking changes are handled directly with the customer service team.

Coverage and availability

Anything for Hire operates as a nationwide booking service in the UK, working with hire companies across the country. The platform warns that some niche services may have limited availability in certain local areas, although in most cases it can accommodate the request. The company presents itself as the UK's leading website for hire services, a claim that corresponds to its own description.