A guide to choosing the perfect portable toilet for your next event

Unless you are a professional event organiser or wedding planner, the thought of portable toilet hire can be daunting, so we’ve put together our top tips for picking the right unit for your needs.

When you are organising a small, private get together at your home and just want to avoid your family toilet facilities from becoming overwhelmed, luxury toilet hire from Fortis Hire is just the ticket. With the majority of homes having a main bathroom, and a ground floor cloakroom, an influx of party guests might just be too much for your facilities to cope with. Plus, do you really want people walking through your home to use your family loo?

What is luxury toilet hire suitable for?

With more and more people choosing to celebrate special occasions at home, luxury toilet hire is becoming more popular. Ideal for birthday or anniversary parties, intimate wedding receptions, exam celebrations and baby showers, luxury toilet trailers are available in sizes to accommodate any number of guests. For wider community events, such as village sports events or fundraisers, portable toilet hire allows visitors to enjoy the event without overwhelming public facilities.

How many toilets do you need?

Think about expected guest numbers, how long your event will go on for, and whether you will be serving refreshments (obviously where drinks are being served, toilet need will increase). 

Suggested luxury toilet units

At Fortis Hire, we supply toilets to events welcoming thousands of guests but equally we supply toilet trailers that will happily serve just a handful. 

•    The Luxury 1 Plus 1 Toilet unit is the smallest unit we offer and is perfect for intimate gatherings or events where space is at a premium. Housed on a single axle trailer, the unit comprises two individual cubicles – one for men and one for women – and has its own integral water supply and waste storage. The 1 Plus 1 is perfect for up to 100 people across an 8-hour period. 

•    One of the newest additions to our fleet is the Shepherd Hut 1 Plus 1 Toilet unit. This stunning, compact trailer has a rustic aesthetic that is perfect for country events such as village fetes, and is reminiscent of traditional shepherd’s huts. Finished with a curved tin roof, corrugated sides and cottage-style, solid oak doors the Shepherd’s Hut 1 Plus 1 is suitable for up to 100 people over an 8-hour period. 

•    A popular choice for weddings and parties and ideal for venues that may not have sufficient permanent facilities, the Luxury 2 Plus 1 Toilet comprises 2 ladies' toilets, plus 1 men's toilet and 2 urinals. Perfect for slightly larger events, the Luxury 2 Plus 1 will happily serve up to 150 people. Also available as a Shepherd’s Hut 2 Plus 1.

•    For larger events like community fundraisers or village sports matches, where visiting guests are expected, our most popular unit is the Luxury 3 Plus 1 Toilet with 3 ladies' toilets, 1 men’s toilet and 3 urinals for up to 300 guests. For rural events we also offer the same configuration as a Shepherd’s Hut 3 Plus 1. 

•    Where guests have mobility challenges or are wheelchair users with a carer, our Luxury Disabled Toilet will ensure inclusion and accessibility for all. With an integral baby-changing unit, this is the ideal unit for all family-friendly events. 

Whichever portable toilet you hire, it will be delivered to you in pristine, clean condition, and fully stocked with luxury handwash and hand lotion plus all paper consumables. Our experienced team will install the units, and at the end of the hire period, we will collect them for ethical waste disposal. Additionally, all our clients have 24-hour access to our team of technicians via a dedicated support line, in the event of any difficulties. 

Alternatives to luxury toilet trailers

Our standard portable toilet unit is perfectly serviceable and has a valid role in many scenarios. However, when celebrating a special occasion, will the standalone, single-use loo really measure up? To find out more, read Luxury or standard portable toilets?

Luxury toilet hire from Fortis Hire

If you have never thought about luxury toilet hire or you are just not sure what you need, our friendly and experienced team is on hand to help. We can advise on the best trailer for your needs, your location and your budget. Get in touch by email at sales@fortishire.co.uk or give us a call on 01525 643850.