During a family gathering at my aunt’s new home, we realized we didn’t have enough tables and chairs. They had just moved in, so we ended up asking neighbors if they had anything we could borrow.
That simple inconvenience gave me an idea: why not start a business that rents out the equipment people need for gatherings and events?
I started researching equipment costs, rental rates, lifespan, and whether the idea could become a sustainable business.
In September 2023, I created the Events Rental Hub Facebook page before owning a single piece of rental equipment. Soon after, I invested around ₱50,000 and purchased our first 50 chairs and 6 tables.
I started the business on my own, handling inquiries, bookings, inventory, coordination, and operations one event at a time.
As bookings increased, Sonny Sumalinog and Kenneth De Ocampo joined me as partners, together with one silent partner. Together, we continued reinvesting in the business and expanding our equipment based on what clients were actually asking for.
What started with 50 chairs and 6 tables has grown into an operation capable of supporting events with up to 2,000 guests, depending on the required setup. More than 1,000 events supported — and we’re still growing.
— Mark Mercado, Founder
Today, Events Rental Hub continues to expand its inventory, team, systems, service coverage, and capabilities.
Our catalog has grown beyond tables and chairs to include Tiffany chairs, tents, industrial fans, air coolers, stanchions, Smart TVs, photo booths, and other event equipment.
Photo booths and photo/video coverage are also available upon request, although they are not yet included in our online catalog.
Together, the four partners continue to build Events Rental Hub into a stronger, more reliable events rental company.