Frequently Asked Questions

We offer a 100% complete, fully comprehensive service. We’re so thorough, we do something for every letter of the alphabet. Look at the explanations below to learn more…

Ask

We have over 20 years experience of providing marquees for every event you can think of and have contacts for most services. Just Ask…

Booking

We hope you will want to use us and ask you to phone us as soon as possible to let us know, we can then formalise the booking with a deposit.

Cancellation

Please call us as soon as possible if you think you may need to cancel or reduce the size of your marquee.

Dogs

If you have a dog, please ensure that the lawn area is cleared before we arrive, it is very difficult to get off matting and linings.

Entertainment & discos

We need to know if your band or disco will require a power supply and if so how much. They may also need a stage (8’x4x’1’ section available on request).We have a very good Disco contact too.

Final numbers

We will contact you about 10 days before the event to establish your final numbers for chairs tables etc, please do call us if you know in advance.You only pay for furniture delivered.

Grass

Please cut the grass as low as you can prior to the arrival of the marquee (with the pick up box on) .The marquee can stay in place for up to 3 weeks before any permanent damage is done to the grass.

Hard standing

If the marquee is on hard standing we will need to drill some holes for Rawlbolts – these will normally be 22mm dia.We have Tarmac repair products .

Ideas

We have done most things in most places, and we can give you ideas about caterers, venues and colour schemes.

Just in case

If you need to contact us after office hours or at the weekend call John Merrix or Oli Charrington on mobile 07836 596619 (for emergencies only please)

Kitchen tent

Ask your caterer if they require a service tent, we would also like to know thier electric power requirements .

Loos

We can arrange portaloos for you from a local supplier in  Alton  Hampshire

Money

We will invoice you for the full hire on delivery . All our staff may be given cash or cheques with confidence.

Napkins & table cloths

We dont stock these but suggest you order from www.colouredlinenhire.co.uk

Opening the sides

We will show you how to do this when the marquee is put up, it is very easy.We can provide an attendant on the day if required .

Power

We will need to take a power supply from your house to run marquee lights, a 13 amp socket is usually sufficient but if caterers are using boilers ovens etc we prefer to supply a generator .This would be at extra cost.We use a local supplier in Farnham Surrery .

Queries

Do not hesitate to call John or Oli  on 01420 587444 john@hiremarquee.co.uk or oli@hiremarquee.co.uk

Removal

We will remove the marquee as soon as possible, at peak times we may ask if we can take it away on a Sunday, so please let us know if this is not possible . We do expect to find the marquee in same condition as we left it, no bottles or guests under the tables!

Site plans

A site plan should be provided if there are any pipes, cables, Roman remains or underground objects under the marquee site area.

Tea

You don’t need to ask we will always be pleased to see some! It’s thirsty but rewarding work….

Unusual

We have put marquees on beaches, ships, inside buildings, ski pistes, on roof gardens, zoos, Scottish Islands and in Holland, Belgium France and Switzerland. But we are just as happy working in Winchester Alton Farnham Guildford Dell Quay Itchenor Chichester Basingstoke Portsmouth Emsworth Petersfield Liss Hook Alresford and Newbury !
So, challenge us, we are up to it….

Vat

All prices are subject to VAT at the current rate%

Weather

We are at the mercy of the weather and may sometimes be behind schedule due to these circumstances beyond our control, however we will always endeavour to get back on track..

Xperience

We have lots of it and can get round most problems.

Your event

It is very important to us that your event goes without a hitch and we will do everything we can to make it so.

Zzzzzs

We might get some if we are lucky! but you can certainly rest assured that we are on the job.

Want to learn more about our marquee hire services?

We’re based in the heart of Hampshire and specialise in providing marquees across Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey and Berkshire. If you’d like to know more about our marquee hire and rental then please book your free site visit here or call a member of our team today on 01420 587 444 or 07836 596 619 and we’ll be happy to help.





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