Marquee Hire FAQ'S

This is a very popular marquee hire FAQ we get asked, and can depend on many factors, however….

For the seating area, allow at least 15sq ft (1.4 sq m) per person and then space for other areas such as food serving, dance floor or bar. Our Calculator will work this out for you and give you an estimate.

If your guests will only be standing, they’ll need at least 8 sq ft (0.75 sq m). Again, think about what else you want in the marquee. We also stock a wide range of marquees, do feel free to see which types we stock here.

You can hire a marquee from just one day up, and beyond, a year or more. We have  wide range of marquees, event structures and temporary structures available for hire or purchase. Our range of long term marquee hire solutions are suitable for a wide range of applications such as canteens, classrooms, drying rooms, additional cafe and restaurant space.

You can find out more about temporary structure hire (or purchase) and long term marquee hire on our sister site here.

We can provide you with a wide range of marquees and temporary structures to meet your needs. Witches’ hats, peaked roof’s, stretch tents, standard marquees and canopies. You can see the full range of styles and sizes we have here.

The best way to work out the right marquee is to give us a call and talk it through with one of our team.

Our marquees are used year-round so they will withstand pretty much anything the British weather can throw at you. Unless exceptional, i.e. winds over 70mph, you should experience no problems in our marquees. We are able to provide a range of temporary structures with a wind and snow loading, creating a temporary building. Our marquees are often used to protect projects from the weather, meaning they can stay on schedule.

We can provide heating in the winter and air conditioning in the summer to help control the experience within the marquee.

We can provide flooring, carpets, furniture, lighting, heating and air conditioning for your event. We can also recommend companies we know and trust for toilets, catering and much more.  You can see more about the full range of accessories we can provide here.

Our marquees and temporary structures can be set up on almost any surface, from grass, to hard standing (car parks, patio’s) and even roof tops! Have a look at our wide range of marquee types or examples of our previous work.

Yes we do. We can supply matting (a close weaved man-made fibre which is sufficient for most marquee surfaces. Friendly to high heels too!). We also provide:

• Hard flooring.
• Carpet, in a range of different colours.
• Slip resistant vinyl.
• Dance floors are popular too.
• Trackway and ground mats for boggy and very wet areas.

Our flooring is only hired out with a marquee and you can find out more here.

Yes we do. We have a wide range of furniture available for hire. Our Calculator lists various types of chair and tables, but we have much more. Furniture items such as sofas, bars and high tables are available.

Click here to find out more and then call us to discuss your furniture requirements.

Yes we do. Our standard lighting is either chandelier or up lighters. However, we can also provide fairy lights, star cloth sky, pinspots, and a wide range of LED lighting. Outdoor spotlights are also available.

See more information here.

Our marquees do not need any extra power requirements unless you are providing catering or having a band etc. We can normally run our cables 50m to the nearest power supply. Otherwise, we would need to supply you with a generator or portable power pack.  You can find out more on our Power page.

Yes we are able to offer a range of maintenance and inspection packages for our long term marquee hire ensuring your marquee is not only safe to use but also kept up to standard for you. If you’re looking for temporary structure hire (or purchase) please look at our sister site.

Yes we can assist with emergency marquee hire. We can supply our marquees and temporary structures at short notice, often with as little as 24hours or 48hrs notice (if required).

These are typically for long term hire applications such as temporary canteens for schools or the construction industry and other applications like temporary classrooms or additional restaurant or cafe space. A marquee or temporary structure can be an ideal solution, especially when building work or an act of god, such as flood or fire has meant the primary space has become unusable. Our range of marquees can be set up on almost any surface meaning you’re not constrained by location.

All bookings for marquees are subject to availability, so the earlier you book, the better, particularly for peak periods where availability can be limited. You can read our article on the topic by clicking here. If you urgently need a marquee, please call us to discuss availability.

We work with you to ensure that our marquees are put up in a timely manner and we will work alongside you with regards to your deadlines. If you have a tight turnaround time, we can discuss this and how we can work together to get your marquee up as soon as possible.

We will work alongside you to agree the most appropriate time to de-rig the marquee.

This is another very popular marquee hire FAQ. Due to the wide range of marquees we offer, and the bespoke nature of every project we work on, every project is different, please do contact us to discuss further.

Delivery, installation, de rig and collection are all included in our price. Please see our calculator for further details. Your marquee can be as simple or as lavish as you wish.

Yes, we have a range of marquees and structures for sale, although this can be subject to lead times. We are also able to build bespoke structures if you have specific requirements. Please contact us to discuss this further.

Yes we are! You can find out more about our B Corp certification here and you can see us on the B Corp site here.

We are replacing all of our lorries, vans and cars with electric or hybrid vehicles as they come up for renewal.  The average age of our vehicles is less than 4 years.

We have a strict recycling policy in place in the office and warehouse, diverting as much as possible from landfill.

Whilst marquees are made of PVC, we only replace when we really have to, re-using and repairing whenever possible.

An optional damage waiver is added to all marquee quotes, this covers the client against most eventualities subject to our terms and conditions. We also have £10 million public liability insurance cover.

Yes, we do. In order to hire our marquees out, we follow an industry led set of terms and conditions. This ensures best practice, and required by our insurers. Terms and Conditions can be found here.

Yes, our marquees are fully staked and weighted and completely fire resistant and weatherproof. They are made in accordance with EC safety standards. However, to ensure a dry floor in wet conditions we would recommend that you have a hard floor. Trafalgar Marquees is a member of MUTA and is a SafeContractor.