Marquee Event Hire Guide
Marquee Event Hire Guide
A marquee provides the shell. Everything inside — chairs, tables, linen, heating and bar equipment — typically comes separately. This guide covers what to order and how to plan the layout.
Round banqueting tables with Chiavari, Wishbone or Eames chairs. 5ft rounds seat 8–9; 6ft rounds seat 10–11. Add a rectangular top table and tablecloths. Allow 1.2–1.5m² per person including service aisles.
Poseur tables for drinks and canapés before the main meal. One poseur table per 8–10 guests. Position near the marquee entrance or in a separate drinks bay.
Bar tables and bar stools or poseur tables around the bar perimeter. Folding bar tables are practical for marquee bars as they pack flat for transport and position easily.
Chairs need to be moved or cleared when a dance floor opens. Either allow extra aisle space around the dance floor perimeter, or order enough chairs to reinstall after dancing. A 6m × 6m dance floor removes roughly 25–30 seated places.
Marquees can be cold from October through April and occasionally in summer evenings. Options depend on your marquee type and power supply:
Never use LPG heaters in a fully enclosed, sealed marquee. See the Heating Guide for safety clearances and fuel consumption figures.
Marquee events on grass can cause problems for furniture legs. Chiavari and folding chair legs can sink into soft ground. If your marquee has a temporary floor fitted, this is not an issue. If it is on bare grass, consider chair leg caps or plastic protectors — ask us when you enquire and we can advise on the most practical solution.
| Guests | 6ft round tables | Chairs (+ 10% spare) | Poseur tables (reception) | Heaters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 8 | 88 | 8–10 | 3–4 |
| 120 | 12 | 132 | 12–15 | 5–6 |
| 200 | 20 | 220 | 20–25 | 8–10 |
