Getting the gazebo size right depends on how many guests need to be under cover and whether you are seating them or just providing a sheltered standing area.
Getting the gazebo size right depends on how many guests need to be under cover and whether you are seating them or just providing a sheltered standing area.
Outdoor events in England need a plan for rain. Whether you are running a village fair, a corporate garden party, or a private celebration, some form of overhead cover should be part of your equipment list rather than an afterthought. The question is how much cover you actually need.
Our 3m x 6m Gazebo Package provides 18 square metres of covered space. For a seated dining arrangement, this comfortably covers one rectangular 6ft table with chairs on both sides, or approximately 12 to 14 guests at a seated table. For a standing reception, the same footprint accommodates 25 to 30 people with room to move.
The package includes the gazebo frame, roof, and side panels. Depending on your configuration, you can leave one or both long sides open for access, or close them in poor weather. This flexibility makes the 3x6 a practical choice for events where weather is uncertain.
Use a gazebo when you need rain cover as well as shade, when you want enclosed or semi-enclosed space for catering, or when a single large covered area is more useful than multiple smaller shaded points. The 3x6 is also a good choice for a catering station at an outdoor event: it protects food preparation equipment and keeps caterers working regardless of the weather.
If shade rather than rain cover is the priority, and you are covering individual tables rather than a large area, the 2.5m Round Parasol is a more cost-effective option. One parasol covers a table of four in direct sun and is far quicker to set up and move than a gazebo.
For a café-style outdoor setup with multiple tables, a combination of parasols for shade and a single gazebo for the catering area tends to work well. Pair the parasols with the Aluminium Table and 4 Chair Package for a complete outdoor dining setup.
Standard hire is 3 days. The gazebo package includes all poles and connectors. We deliver across England and Wales. For multi-day outdoor events, extended hire periods are available on request.
Tell us your guest numbers, venue and event date and we will put together a hire package. Request a quote or contact us.
Choose from our vast range of catering hire, furniture hire and exhibition hire products. Select from the categories listed below or use our great search function above.
