Events business ideas you can start from home
24 ideas
Events are about people and planning, which makes many of these 24 ideas well suited to a spare room, a garage or a laptop at the kitchen table. Some are service-led, such as a home-based event planner or an event and wedding video editor, where your time and skill are the main assets.
Freelance meeting and conference planner
Plan and run business meetings, away days and small conferences for companies, working from your own home office.
- £300-2k
- Side hustle
- From home
Fan trips to matches and tournaments
Put together travel and ticket packages for fans following one sport or team to big matches at home or abroad.
- £1k-5k
- Side hustle
- From home
Club and athlete event tours
Organise trips for amateur teams and runners, cyclists or triathletes taking part in races and tournaments away from home.
- £2k-8k
- Side hustle
- From home
Home-based party kit hire
Hire out tables, chairs, decorations and small party kit from your garage or spare space, delivered locally.
- £800-4k
- Side hustle
- From home
Stage lighting hire from home
Build a small stock of stage lights and hire them out to bands, schools, churches and local events.
- £2k-10k
- Side hustle
- From home
Audio hire from home, small events
Hire out speakers, mixers and mics for parties, pub gigs and community events, run from a spare room or garage.
- £1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- From home
Home-based event planner
Plan birthdays, weddings and small parties for clients from your home, working with local venues and suppliers.
- £200-1.5k
- Side hustle
- From home
Event and wedding video editor
Edit highlight films and full recordings for wedding and event videographers who would rather be filming.
- £500-3k
- Side hustle
- From home
Independent wedding planner from home
Plan and run weddings for couples, from finding suppliers to managing the big day, working from home.
- £300-2.5k
- Side hustle
- From home
Wedding dress hire from home
Hire out a small collection of wedding dresses and accessories by appointment from a spare room at home.
- £1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- From home
Freelance exhibition stand manager
Plan and run trade show stands for small firms that want to exhibit but have no events team.
- £300-2k
- Side hustle
- From home
Exhibition planning service for organisers
Help organisers run small trade shows and conferences, from exhibitor sales to floor plans and on-site delivery.
- £1k-5k
- Part-time
- From home
Home-based formal wear hire by appointment
Hire out prom dresses, suits and occasion wear from a spare room, with fittings by appointment.
- £1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- From home
Karaoke kit hire from home
Hire out karaoke machines and microphones for house parties and birthdays, with local collection or delivery.
- £400-2k
- Side hustle
- From home
Home-made balloon gifts and party packs
Make balloon bouquets, gift boxes and party packs at home for local pick-up or delivery.
- £150-800
- Side hustle
- From home
Home-based costume hire by appointment
Hire out a small stock of party and fancy dress costumes from home, taking bookings online or by message.
- £500-3k
- Side hustle
- From home
Home-based entertainment agent
Book local bands, magicians and other acts for weddings, parties and venues, and earn a commission on each booking.
- £100-1k
- Side hustle
- From home
Local AV equipment hire, delivered
Hire out projectors, screens and PA kit from home, delivering to local events, clubs and meetings.
- £1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- From home
Online balloon and party decor business
Sell balloon bouquets, helium balloons and party decor online from home, with local delivery.
- £300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- From home
Wedding décor styling and hire
Style venues with hireable décor such as backdrops, centrepieces and signs, stored at home and set up on the day.
- £800-4k
- Side hustle
- From home
Home-based wedding and event florist
Design bouquets, table flowers and arrangements for weddings and events from a spare room or garage.
- £500-3k
- Side hustle
- From home
Karaoke machine hire for home parties
Rent out ready-to-go karaoke sets for house parties, with delivery, so no host is needed.
- £500-2.5k
- Side hustle
- From home
Themed party setup and styling
Style children's parties with balloon arches, backdrops and table settings, delivered and set up for each booking.
- £300-2.5k
- Side hustle
- From home
Birthday and celebration party planner
Plan and coordinate birthdays and family celebrations for busy clients, working from home and booking in local suppliers.
- £200-1.5k
- Side hustle
- From home
About these ideas
Others, like karaoke machine hire for home parties, need stock, storage and a way to get kit to customers. Start by deciding whether you would rather sell your time or hire out equipment. Then think about where you will keep items, how you will transport them, and how you will find your first bookings through local networks, social media and word of mouth. Check what insurance, licences and council rules might apply to your plans.
Questions
Can I run an events business from home in the UK?
Many events businesses can be run from home, especially planning, editing and booking work. It is worth checking your tenancy or mortgage terms, any local council rules, and whether home insurance covers business use, stock or equipment stored at the property.
What should I check before hiring out equipment or costumes?
Look at how you will store, clean, transport and insure items, and what happens if something is damaged or returned late. Clear hire terms, deposits and a simple booking process are worth setting up before your first customer.
Do I need a licence to start an events business?
It depends on what you offer. Planning or styling may need few permits, but playing music, serving alcohol or running public events can involve licences. Check with your local council and relevant licensing bodies before taking bookings.