Check list for the hire of a marquee

The following tips may be useful when you are considering hiring a marquee for your event. If you are unsure about any of the answers for these questions, please give us a call and we will be happy to assist.

• Confirm guest numbers.
  
• When would you need the marquee delivered and collected?
  
• Do you need staging or a dance floor?
  
• Are you likely to need heating?
  
• Consider how you want the marquee laid out.
  
• Do you have adequate power availability for lighting and other electrical accessories?
  
• Does the area where you propose to site your marquee have adequate access and ample room for erectors to work?
  
• If using different contractors/suppliers, stagger their arrival times to avoid confusion.
  
• If using caterers, do they need a separate marquee in which to work?
  
• Beware of confusion between metric and imperial measurements.
  
• Is there adequate parking for your guests?
  
• Make sure you have toilet facilities suitable for all your guests.
  
• Does your insurance policy cover you for damage or accidents?
  
• Inform the neighbours (if they are not invited!)