A Complete Guide to Marquee Hire in the UK
The development in marquee technology over recent years means that marquee hire is now an attractive proposition for a wide range of requirements. No longer are marquees only good for relaxed, one-off summer events, they are now suitable to be used all the year round, for very formal events and also as semi-permanent structures.
With the majority of marquee hire companies being small local businesses, most will only have a very limited range of marquees and equipment for you to choose from. UK-marquee-hire.co.uk sets out to give you a wealth of information on the full range of options available to you so that you are in a position to make an informed choice on what is right for your event.
What Can a Marquee Be Used For?
Marquee hire is a great option for the following :
- Wedding venues
- Party venues
- Christmas and New Year parties
- Corporate events
- Corporate hospitality and pavillions
- Temporary storage
- Temporary offices, show-rooms and accommodation
- Exhibitions and shows
- Temporary theatres
as well as many other uses. Modern materials, along with efficient heating and air-conditioning make marquee hire a proper year round proposition.
Types of Marquee
Below is a list of the main types of marquee that are available to hire :
- Traditional Pole Tents
- Frame Marquees
- Circus Tents
- Yurts
- Mughal-style Marquees
- Trade Stands
- Two Storey Marquees
- Huge Marquees!
For more information on the types of marquees available to hire, click here.
Performance Textiles Association
You should check whether your marquee supplier is a member of the Performance Textiles Association and of MUTAmarq.
MUTAmarq is a standards scheme run by the Performance Textiles Association and assures quality and safety of the marquee hire industry in the UK.
The scheme has been approved by the Home Office (Now the responsibility of the ODPM) to meet their set guidelines. Members of the scheme are subject to
random inspections to ensure:
- Adherence to the code of practice
- Structural stability of the finished product
- Flame retardancy of fabrics
- MUTAmarq also supports training of erection staff through nationally recognised NVQ courses.
Many users of marquees and national bodies now insist that their contractors are members of the scheme. Membership is currently voluntary so don't assume that all companies that you may deal with are members.
Further Information
To find out more about marquee hire, or to receive a list of suitable suppliers for your event, please click here
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