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Marquee Hire is a company that has grown from a small idea into a successful enterprise with James Morris heading up the team. James saw the opportunity for marquee rental in Surrey and realised the potential. This young entrepreneur started with one marquees for hire and soon added many to his collection. Read about the recent interview for the South East Business Magazine.

We’re delighted to be featured over two pages in the South East Business magazine with our Managing Director, James Morris profiled in The Boss slot.

This mentions our values of ‘quality and expertise’ and ‘the speedy rise of Trafalgar Marquees with the impressive list of clients extending to The Army, MoD, the German Embassy in London, The Royal Society and Hyatt Hotels’. In her editorial, the Editor, Christine Rayner praises James’s ‘self-discipline, foresight and sheer bravado’ in setting up his business as a student, which was ‘a bold risk-taking step. It must have taken nerve to do so, yet it has paid off handsomely’.

Much of the work, he admits, involves “emotional occasions” such as weddings, funerals and high-profile business gatherings. And this requires careful pre-event discussions, to ensure Trafalgar provides what is required.

Wedding marquee hire is on the rise as they offer a more affordable and flexible wedding option and the same goes for party marquee hire.

No job is considered too big or too small. James and his team of 10 permanent staff (which can rise to 35 in the busy summer season) are happy to consider any approach for business, even the niche roles such as providing cover for part of the major residential and retail complex Number One Hyde Park in Knightsbridge, when there was a water leak.

Have a chat with the experts in Marquee Hire today!

Marquee Hire your one stop marquee hire shop! Has everything required to make the occasion a truly special one. Whether it’s to hire wedding marquees or party marquees, they have it covered. Not only do they hire marquees they also offer lighting and heating to make the occasion as comfortable as possible.

With over 20 years’ experience Marquee Hire is a company that has been requested to provide marquees at many prestigious events and well known functions. They offer excellent service, professional advice and reasonable rates. The best part is if you require a quotation you can go online and utilise their free online calculator where you will get an instant quote. This saves you time and effort to have to call them and make an appointment.

Marquee Hire have an experienced corporate team who are available to aid you in every stage of organising and staging your corporate event, whether large or smaller more intimate events.

Our current client list extends from start-ups and SME’s through to large multi nationals.

Our dedicated Corporate Marquee Hire team are experienced in dealing with corporate clients on a variety of events and functions.

Internal employee communication events and functions

Promotion, retirement and recruitment fairs and parties.

Annual conferences and stakeholder, shareholder events.

Strategic planning, training and management courses.

Product and service launches

Festive and summer engagement functions.

Graduations and school functions.

Click here to find out more about Marquee Hires Corporate Marquees and other marquees available.

SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH OPENS WOODBERRY WETLANDS

Our team had quite the ‘wild’ day out last weekend. Woodberry Wetlands approached our company to provide an event space for the opening of their beautiful wetlands centre on 30th April, after all it has been closed to the public for 200 years.

To add to the sense of occasion, the centre was opened by eminent broadcaster and naturalist, Sir David Attenborough.

With a note from the client; “Thanks for a grand job at Woodberry Wetlands launch”, it is another success to add to our proved track record in delivering outstanding marquee events.

The opening of Woodberry Wetlands, a beautiful space centre to be opened by Sir David Attenborough on 30th April.

THE CHALLENGE

The challenge was simple for Marquee Hire Surrey, to create an exceptional marquee event space to hold VIP’s, press, and of course, Sir David for the opening of this stunning space in London.

Build and de-rig were to be on the same day, so our team needed to use a structure that could be set up and taken down within this timelines.

THE SOLUTION

Whilst the site spans the size of over 13 football pitches, the size allocated for the marquee was somewhat smaller.

Marquee Hire arrived on site on Saturday at 0730 to begin build of a 6m x21m marquee, which needed to be weighted using our marquee weights as it was situated on hard standing. The marquee needed one side open to enjoy the stunning vistas across the wetlands, with access to the rear for catering a services. At one end of the marquee a small stage was constructed for speeches and formalities.

There is no function that is too much of a challenge for Marquee Hire and Marquee Hire Sussex to handle. Their years of knowledge and expertise shows in the professionalism they show with every event.

Summer is only a few months away and the perfect time to have that long awaited party, why not hire a party tent for those beautiful long summer days which is a perfect time for an outdoor wedding or function, choose the venue and we will provide a exquisite marquee from one of the many hundreds of different ones to hire out. Not only marquees for hire they also have a dedicated team of co-ordinators who collectively have many years’ experience in arranging the perfect function.

Marquee Hire Farnham will take into account your budget, requirements, your desires, dreams and practical requests and even assist with catering requirements. They have planned many beautiful weddings and helped hundreds of people reach their dreams and will always work with you to ensure that your party marquee hire Surrey is one to remember

There are hundreds of different themes to choose from with Marquee Hire Croydon and the entire planning can be tailored specifically to the client’s specifications and budget.

With a large Marquee hire Reigate you can even have a dance floor and lighting to dance the night away with your friends and family.

Have a look at some exceptional parties Marquee Hire Sussex have created; a wide range of engaging and exciting themes (James Bond, Chinese dragon, Regency to name but a few). They can provide almost anything you would like to ensure you have a fantastic party to remember.

It’s the season of celebrating and no better way to celebrate than with a Year End Party! Are you having a work function this festive season and not sure what to do or where to have it? Perhaps you want a themed party or something different than the usual meal out? Marquee Hire have the perfect solution, why not hire a pop up marquees and pick a theme, dress code and décor?

Marquee Hire have years of experience in the entertainment and corporate arena and specialise in large events. They will assist with the type of marquee or part tents required right down to the finer details of the event. They will give you the most practical and honest advice about what is most suitable thus ensuring be it a wedding or a corporate event will be successful.

Marquee Hire Sussex will assist you with the finer details such as the layout of furniture and equipment in the marquee which requires careful consideration.

Their vast knowledge and years of expertise will guide you through the options to ensure you achieve the optimal use of space and flow of guests.

Areas of consideration include:

• Arrival/entry
• Formal seating
• Soft seating
• Table types (we stock a large variety of tables types including round, oval, poseur and trestle)
• Chill out area
• Dance floor
• Bar areas
• Outside areas

From the team at Marquee Hire we wish our customers a very merry festive season!

If you live in South East of London, Marquee Hire Surrey will be able to assist with your hiring needs.

Some exciting things that Marquees Hire Surrey have been up to recently and what their customers have to say…. a winter function is definitely not something to worry about with winter marquee hire from Marquee Hire.

JF Marquees is partnering with Wheely for the annual Portman Square Garden Party.

Tonight, the events company, alongside the tap-to-ride personal driver firm, will be taking revellers from party to pillow in style.

“Both our companies believe in offering the best possible service for our customers through business innovation and partnership. We want attendees to have a memorable evening without the worry, which is something both JF Marquees and Wheely have proven track records,” says James Morris, founder and managing director of JF Marquees.

To launch their first collaboration, JF Marquees x Wheely want to treat roisterers to a £10 promotional code, redeemable at the end of their evening.

“Wheely and JF Marquees believe in exceptional customer service befitting of its clientele. That’s why we decided that this collaboration is perfect for the guests of the Portman Square Garden Party,” Says Nik Heydel, marketing and PR manager at Wheely.

Don’t just take our word for it…

You may have seen us on Channel 4, London Live and read about us in The Guardian, and it’s often said that our proven track record in the delivery of outstanding events and marquee hire is unsurpassed. But don’t take our word for it, see what our clients say.

“Thanks for all your support both for the Portman Square Garden Party, which was a great success for such a great cause and then for last night’s Staff party-from which there are a few sore heads!” Mr G – September 2015

“Thank you ever so much for your support of the Naming Ceremony on Monday 28 September. The day couldn’t have gone any better and our key stakeholders were extremely pleased with how the event went. The marquee looked brilliant and you were so brilliant in the run up. I very much look forward to working with you again soon.” Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity – September 2015

“Just a quick email to say thank you so much for the marquee, the ceiling lining was so good and made such a difference to the overall look. The event went very well indeed on Saturday and I will send you one of our programmes as we acknowledged your support. Your staff are all so helpful and worked hard to get it looking good” Mrs S, Regenerate Rise – August 2015

We have the UK largest selection of marquees to hire especially if you are wanting wedding marquees which we can set up in a variety of locations to suit your budget and style. click here winter marquees to speak to one of our team.

Marquee Hire London have been very busy this summer with events, wedding marquee and parties, Marquee Hire have been creating amazing event spaces, hiring marquees across Surrey and Sussex, helping our clients have amazing parties and solve sometimes challenging conundrums.

Marquees hire Surrey have seen an increase in events and large functions with people capitalising on the great British summer weather, hosting parties in gardens and parks.

So, without disappearing, we thought we would update you with a snippet of what we’ve been doing!

If you’re want a little more gossip on the latest happenings, please follow us on twitter

1. Back in April, we were delighted to provide a marquee for AP McCoy’s final race at Sandown Park. Discover.
2. How do we do, what we do? Check out our latest time-lapse video from an event we supplied the winter marquees and infrastructure for back in November, watch here.

Our team has extensive experience in creating bespoke marquees to solve almost anything our clients choose to throw at us. In addition to this, we work to strict health and safety procedures ensuring that even our bespoke work is delivered not only to our high standards but also delivered in a safe working manner. Our accredited member status of the marquee hire industry body (MUTA) is testament to this.

Marquee Hire Surrey have very informative blog posts on their site, if you are thinking of hiring a marquee they are definitely the people to contact. Our company was wanting to hire a marquee for a large corporate function and we did not know where to turn. Marquee Hire came highly recommended so we contacted them and they gave us brilliant service from beginning to end.

HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT LAYOUT FOR MY MARQUEE?

When considering marquee layouts, and what seating to choose, there is a large amount of choice available; a certain aspect will be dictated by the type of function and whether it is a fully seated, part seating, or standing function.

Whilst we stock a wide variety of furniture, it is key to consider what atmosphere you are trying to create in your marquee, so that the furniture can be used to help add to this.

For fully seated functions we would recommend either 8 guests sat at 5ft round tables or 10 guests sat at 5ft 6″ round tables, allowing a 3x3m space for each table. We also stock 6ft round tables to seat 12 guests, however these are suited for more formal functions, as due to the size it makes it much harder for guests to speak to each other across the table. For top tables, for more traditional events such as weddings, we have long tables (4ft or 6ft long), and oval tables to suit a varying number of guests. Of course, like all of our marquees and events, none of this is set in stone, we can fine tune the furniture and marquee to suit your finer requirements.

For an informal function or part seated buffet using a range of table sizes works very well. It also breaks down the structure to create a more informal atmosphere. 3ft round tables work particularly well. We also have a variety of other seating available for hire including cubed seats, sofas, poseur tables; which can all add to the atmosphere, and create another area in the marquee, please feel free to browse the furniture we have available.

We are always happy to draft table layouts for our clients or to show other corporate events, private parties or weddings we have helped create in marquees, so do feel free to drop us a line if would like some assistance, or just a friendly chat about your event.

Marquee Hire Surrey pride themselves in ensuring that your wedding day will be just perfect knowing how important the day is to you. With over 20 years in the industry and leaders in marquee hiring they have a vast amount of experience combined with expertise makes them a dynamic team always coming up with new ideas and enhancing their skills and product range.

If you are getting married and wishing for that very special fairy tale wedding speak to them for the best advice on wedding marquees hire available.

Some ideas that caught my eye on their site:

Why not have a Chinese hat marquee for a small reception area? Or make the marquee individual with our huge range of coloured roof overlays, linings and swags? Black Starcloth over the dance floor? The possibilities are endless. We can make the marquee as grand or as simple as you like. One of our advisors would be delighted to come and visit you with our portfolio to discuss your requirements.

I have also decided to share an interesting article I found on their website:

HOW DO WE DELIVER A RELIABLE POWER SUPPLY TO THE MARQUEE?

A recent large electrical fire in London, brought the importance of the provision of power for any marquee hire to the forefront of our minds here at JF & Trafalgar Marquee Hire.

The correct provision of power for any event, and outdoor event involving marquee hire is crucial. It is also often an area that is overlooked, and one that is brushed to the side.

Whilst this may be the case, it does not solve the issue of providing the correct supply for the demand in the marquee. Not only can this lead to serious health and safety implications (it’s worth noting that we are members of our industry body MUTA). It could also seriously impact the smooth running of you event. Not to mention, the worst case scenario, plunging it into darkness.

At JF & Trafalgar Marquees we would much rather focus on the event itself and its positive outcome, helping you on your way to deliver an amazing, and unforgettable experience (for all the right reasons). To that end, electrical supply is one of the key factors we discuss and advise our clients on. To ensure your exacting requirements are met, we use qualified and registered (17th edition) electricians for power installations in our marquees. They are consulted from concept to delivery and updated on the life cycle of your event, taking into account any changes that may occur, regardless of how large or small these may be.

On larger functions and events, involving significant cabling and distribution, we often supply an onsite standby electrician in addition to our standard 24hr call out facility. Should you be curious about how we do what we do, an example of such an event, can be seen here (where we supplied, a mains generator, standby and standby electrician, along with all cabling, sockets, and lighting).

The type of power supply we recommend and install, depends on the equipment and requirements from services in and around the marquee. Typically, this takes the form of a mains installation from the house or nearest building; this may be 32amps or up to 63amp three phase. Once the supply is taken from the house/building or generator, it is fed to a temporary distribution board within the marquee or catering/services area and then distributed to all relevant areas of the marquee. This could include catering areas, band, DJ, bars etc.

In addition we also offer a full generator hire service, should it not be possible to access mains electricity. Alternatively a generator can be hired simply as a standby (we supply these with automatic changeover) should the main generator or mains power fail.

Marquee Hire once again surpassed expectation with their involvement in supplying a marquee for designer Edeline Lee at London Fashion Week at the beginning of February. Have a look at some details she has published: http://us9.campaign-archive2.com/?u=14c2c898491f28d8a8ac01cff&id=f249bde597&e=a905994233

It has been said by a number of clients their attention to detail is exceptional. They don’t miss out the finest details ensuring your function runs smoothly without any problems. Especially in Winter marquee hiring is sought after with heating and unusual lighting features. Winter is a time where you can have beautiful themed events such a Christmas wonderland or a winter wonderland wedding and yet in a warm and comfortable environment.

Jame Morris, owner of Marquee Hire does a fantastic introduction to Marquee Hire as well as some testimonials of what their clients have to say: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbzCawX6wh8

You can really enjoy a marquee party whatever the season. Come rain or shine, winter or summer Marquee Hire will give you an experience second to none.