Blackjack is the table everyone gravitates to first. It’s fast, it’s easy to pick up in a couple of hands, and it gives even the shyest guest a reason to sit down, join in and start talking to the people on either side of them. That’s exactly why blackjack is the most requested table we bring to weddings, corporate events and parties across Wiltshire, Bath, Bristol and Somerset.
If you’re thinking about blackjack table hire for your event but you’re not quite sure what you’d actually be getting, how much it costs, or how it works on the night, this guide answers all of it.
What Is Blackjack Table Hire?
Blackjack table hire means a professional, casino-standard blackjack table is delivered to your venue, set up, and run for you by a trained croupier for an agreed number of hours. Your guests play with fun money and chips rather than real cash, so there’s no gambling, no licence required, and nobody goes home out of pocket.
It is not a fold-up card table with a felt throw over it. A genuine fun casino table is a full-size, weighted table with a proper layout, a chip tray, a discard rack and a dealer who knows the game inside out. The difference is obvious the moment your guests see it.
What’s Included With Blackjack Hire?
Every blackjack table hire from Fun Casino Fun includes:
- A full-size, professional blackjack table
- A trained, friendly croupier for the whole booking
- Casino-quality playing cards and chips
- Fun money for every guest to exchange for chips
- Delivery to your venue, setup and breakdown
- The croupier teaching the rules to anyone who hasn’t played before
- A prize presentation at the end if you’d like a winner announced
The croupier is the part people underestimate. A good dealer doesn’t just deal cards. They read the table, keep the pace lively, encourage the nervous players, gently rein in the over-confident ones, and keep everyone laughing. Our blackjack hire service is built around that.
How Much Does Blackjack Table Hire Cost?
The honest answer is: it depends on how many tables you want, how long you want them for, and where your venue is. As a guide, our packages start from around £300 for a single table and go up to £900+ for multi-table events with several croupiers.
What affects the price:
- Number of tables. One blackjack table comfortably entertains 7 players at a time, with more watching. Larger events usually pair blackjack with roulette so guests can move between them.
- Duration. Most events run tables for 2 to 3 hours. Three hours is the sweet spot: long enough for everyone to have a go, short enough that nobody drifts off.
- Location. We’re based in Westbury, Wiltshire, and cover roughly an hour’s drive in every direction. Bath, Bristol, Swindon, Salisbury, Trowbridge, Frome and Chippenham are all standard.
- Extras. Some clients add a photo booth, branded fun money, or a themed prize presentation.
You can see the current options on our fun casino packages page, or just tell us your date and guest numbers and we’ll quote you directly.
Which Events Suit a Blackjack Table?
Blackjack works almost anywhere, but it really shines at:
Weddings
It fills the gap between the wedding breakfast and the evening reception perfectly. Guests who don’t dance still have somewhere to be and something to do. Read more about wedding casino hire.
Corporate events and Christmas parties
Blackjack levels the room. The intern and the managing director are equals at the table, and that’s where the real conversations happen. See our corporate casino hire options.
Birthday parties, 40ths, 50ths and 60ths
A casino table turns a birthday drinks-and-nibbles evening into an event people remember.
Stag and hen parties
Competitive, sociable, and a great excuse for a Vegas dress code.
Charity fundraisers
Guests buy fun money with a donation, play the night away, and the top chip holder wins a prize. It’s one of the easiest fundraising formats there is.
Why Hire a Professional Table Rather Than Do It Yourself?
You can buy a blackjack layout and a set of chips online for not much money. So why hire?
- The table itself. A proper casino table is heavy, full-size, and looks the part. It photographs beautifully and it sets the tone for the whole evening.
- The croupier. Without a dealer, someone in your party has to run the game all night, explain the rules, settle disputes and keep score. That person doesn’t get to enjoy the party.
- Pace and atmosphere. A professional keeps the game moving so nobody’s sitting waiting. Slow blackjack is boring blackjack.
- Zero effort on the day. We arrive, set up, run it, pack down and leave. You host.
If you’d like a taste of how the game itself plays, our guide to blackjack tips and strategies is a fun read to share with guests beforehand.
How to Book Blackjack Table Hire
Booking is straightforward:
- Get in touch with your date, venue and rough guest numbers.
- We’ll suggest the right number of tables and a running time.
- You’ll receive a clear quote with everything included.
- Confirm the date and we’ll arrange arrival and setup times with you or your venue.
- On the night, we do the rest.
Weekend dates in summer and December go quickly, so if you have a date in mind, it’s worth asking early.
Blackjack Table Hire: Frequently Asked Questions
Do my guests need to know how to play?
No. The croupier explains the rules in a minute or two and guides new players through their first few hands. Most people are confident within ten minutes.
Is it real gambling? Do we need a licence?
No. Guests play with fun money and chips only. Nothing of real value is wagered, so no gambling licence is needed.
How much space does a blackjack table need?
Roughly the footprint of a large dining table, plus room for seven players and people standing behind them. If you tell us the venue, we’ll tell you what fits.
Can you set up outdoors or in a marquee?
Yes, as long as the ground is level and the table is under cover.
How many guests can one table entertain?
Seven seated players at a time, with people rotating in and out throughout the evening. For 80 to 120 guests, two tables usually works well.
Can we choose the prizes?
Absolutely. Some clients provide a bottle of champagne, some a trophy, some just bragging rights. We’ll announce the winner however you like.
Ready to Book Your Blackjack Table?
Fun Casino Fun has been running fun casino events since 2014, with over 200 five-star reviews from clients across Wiltshire, Bath, Bristol, Swindon and Somerset. Our professional blackjack table hire comes with a trained croupier, casino-quality equipment and everything set up for you.
Tell us about your event and we’ll send you a quote: call 01373 593693 or request your packages online.
