FAQs
Ask
We have over 30 years’ experience of providing marquees for hire for every event you can think of in Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire 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 the marquee flooring 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′ x 4′ x 1′ section available on request). We have a very good Disco contact too.
Final Numbers
We will contact you about 10 days before the marquee is due to be errected to establish your final numbers for chairs tables etc, please do call us if you know in advance. You only pay for marquee 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 flowers, furniture, caterers, venues, colour schemes and many more things besides.
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 Luxury loos 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 & Tablecloths
We don’t 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, and it’s very easy. We can provide a marquee 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 one of our local suppliers in Farnham Surrey or Portsmouth Hampshire.
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, with no bottles or guests under the tables please!
Site plan
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 and 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 or 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.
Experience
We have lots of marquee experience and can get round most problems should they arise. We are also accredited by the Safe Contractor scheme, for added peace of mind.
Your event
It is very important to us that your event goes without a hitch and we will do everything we can to make sure it does.
