Firstly, you should decide on the approximate number of people for your event and whether they will all be seated or part standing, say 100 or 150 people (use our tent planner page for help), and then choose the marquee you need. You must then add extra space for dance floors, entrance/reception areas, bar areas, DJ areas, etc. Remember, if you have the room, you should always have a slightly larger area than you think you need, because once you add extra equipment, you lose space very quickly. There's nothing worse than a cramped marquee. Also, your caterers need space to work and prepare food, so you'll need to allow for a catering tent.

Flooring - Once you have decided on the size, you must decide how plush or basic you want the inside of your marquee to look. We supply wooden flooring (which, for winter bookings or bumpy, uneven ground, is a must) and carpet flooring throughout the structure, laid on a waterproof underlay either on the grass or on the wooden floor. Our stock of coloured carpet is charcoal, which is good for all events, but we can supply new carpet at an additional cost for a special event, such as a wedding or corporate event.

Linings - Next is the linings. Our framed marquees are very presentable without linings, and you can fix decorations to the frame beams, etc. However, they look absolutely amazing with pleated linings throughout. Again, we offer a choice of different swags to complement any colour scheme. We also offer blackout or starcloth linings, which can be placed throughout the whole marquee or in just one section, e.g., over the dance floor area, depending on your choice or budget.

Furniture - The tables we offer are 5ft 6ins in diameter, which seat 10 people, and trestle tables for the top table and buffet. Seating is either bistro chairs or Chaivari chairs with a wide choice of colour seat pads.

We recommend you book a heating system as an insurance against cold weather for any events until the end of May and then after September, as the evening can turn chilly. Our fans are placed outside so the fumes are burnt off and only clean warm air is pumped around the structure. The heaters work on thermostatic control so you don't have to worry about operating the system throughout your event. To help make the marquee even warmer, we suggest that you consider reserving a glazed entrance door. This not only improves the appearance of the marquee, but also stops cold air getting in by eliminating the need to keep closing the entrance flap throughout your celebration.

We are a family business taking pride in the marquees and equipment we supply, in the knowledge that our clients require a marquee for a special celebration or event - not something you do every day!

There are lots of different types of marquee, of varying quality, supplied today, and, as with any choice, it is difficult to ensure you choose the right one for your requirements. We only supply the best clearspan frame marquees, carpets (not matting or plastic flooring), linings and fittings. We have built up a reputation for high-quality marquee hire at sensible prices.

Additionally, we pride ourselves on being very professional, friendly, and helpful, and the many thank-you letters we receive attest to this. We are always anxious to assist with any help and advice we can to make the planning of a special celebration an enjoyable experience, one that you will wish to repeat.

We can supply chandelier-style lighting for the main marquee that complements the linings and can be dimmed. We can provide strip lighting for the catering tent and walkway areas. We can also supply outdoor lighting to illuminate entrance and toilet areas, as well as floodlights to illuminate trees and buildings. This option is popular if you have a nice tree you wish to make a feature of. We can also supply uplighters. Please ask for a quotation if you require any of the lighting options.

For smaller events the toilet in your house will be sufficient, but for any event over 50 people you must consider supplying toilet facilities for your guests. The cheapest kind are the single unit chemical type, right up to luxury trailer units with gold plated taps and piped music etc. We will be happy to quote for you, again depending on the number of guests and your budget.

For smaller events, we can run the lighting from any 13-amp socket in your house. However, if you need more power for caterers, a DJ, a toilet, outdoor lighting, heating, etc., then we recommend that, for an extra cost, we take care of all the power distribution by supplying a silent generator and distribution board. Please request a quotation or review our distribution packages in our price list. You should check the power requirements of the caterers and the Band/DJ well in advance, and whether they will supply their own extension sockets, etc.