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HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT LAYOUT FOR MY MARQUEE?

Celebrate that special occasion as you would like, with marquee Hire’s large selection of marquees, you can choose the size depending on how many guests you wish to attend. This is particularly useful when you planning your wedding.

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

Marquee Hire 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 they 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. They 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, they have long tables (4ft or 6ft long), and oval tables to suit a varying number of guests. Of course, like all of their marquees and events, none of this is set in stone, they 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. Marquee Hire 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 available.

Click here to plan your wedding day the way you would like it! 

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!

Have you ever wanted the wedding of your dreams? Perhaps as a little girl growing up you day dreamed about the perfect white wedding. The time has come for that special day and you can’t find a suitable venue within your budget or perhaps you have the perfect setting however there is nowhere to have the reception.

Marquee Hire will help make that special dream come true with some amazing marquee designs and décor. You can choose a winter wonderland wedding with special effect lighting and heating you will be able to dance the night away with the new love of your life and your friends.

The skies the limit with the right choice of marquee, you can fit it out in any theme you wish.

Marquee Hire have been involved in hundreds of weddings, functions and special events so they will be able to advise you the best as they draw on all the years of experience to give you sound advice.

Marquee Hire Surrey is your one stop marquee shop when it comes to corporate functions, christenings, weddings etc. they are often featured in magazines or in the news for events they are involved in. Go on line and you can do your own hiring calculation with Marquee Hire Sussex on line calculator for your convenience

Marquee Hire are the answer if you have ever dreamt of having a white wedding but not sure how to go about it or where to start?Marquee Hire Surrey are the people to speak to, not only do they have the UK largest Marquees for hire they have a team of consultants who have many years in the field of party planning and will ensure you have the wedding of your dreams within the confines of any budget they will ensure the occasion is special and one to cherish forever.

Perhaps you would like a more intimate wedding and a unique range of décor? Marquee Hire have literally hundreds of different designs, dance floors, décor and will ensure that your wishes are granted. Perhaps you are wondering how much is marquee hire? Click here marquee hire prices and you will be directed to an online calculator, within a few seconds you will have pricing to hand or speak to them today about one of the many options available, their competitive prices and excellent service delivery.

Feel confident with a team who are accredited members of MUTA Accreditation. 

MF & TRAFALGAR MARQUEES AWARDED MUTA ACCREDITATION

Whilst this is slightly old news, we thought we should update our lovely new website with some significant happenings earlier in the year.

Back in February, JF & Trafalgar Marquees were accepted to become an accredited member of our renowned industry body (MUTA). We were delighted at the news, and the move reaffirms our dedication to delivering marquee hire with, not only fantastic service but also with a proven health and safety track record.

Our Operations Director, Stephen Shiner comments that being part of MUTA “will not only build upon our commitment to fantastic client service, but also takes note of our already comprehensive Health and Safety measures”. Moving forward, this will allow our team access to the very latest industry insights and training, which will be evident in our enhanced offerings to our every growing client base.

It won’t be all tea and cakes, as being a member of MUTA is an on-going process to ensure our compliance with industry standards. A MUTA inspector will not only inspect our warehouse and offices but also inspect our sites, when we install a marquee in Surrey, Sussex or London and ensure that all at JF & Trafalgar Marquees are adhering to Health and Safety guidelines and along with other accreditation criteria.

Different styles of management on site with marquees

Different people have different styles of management, most (certainly in the marquee industry) fall in to one of two categories: Leading by example or leading by delegation.

Some will be proficient in both but most people naturally use one or the other and it is well worth learning both how your own management style works and those you work with to prevent conflict.

Leading by example:

In a small group this is a good way of getting the job done. The person in charge sets the pace and does the work and everyone else is there as an assistant. This is how most people in small businesses work, if you’ve ever worked with a self-employed electrician, plumber or similar this is their only way of working.

• With a small group of people this is often the fastest way of getting the job done
• The quality of the work will always be high, after all it is the best person/most qualified that would be doing all of the work
• Everyone has to work at the same pace as the leader which prevents people dragging their heels
• This does place a lot of work/pressure on the leader who becomes irreplaceable
• It’s difficult to scale up – a person can only work with so many assistants

Leading by delegation:

This is ideal for larger groups where tasks are delegated to different people. This is obviously how larger businesses work

• The only way of working with large numbers of people
• The quality of work can be more varied as you are relying on different peoples finishes
• You can have different speeds of work which can breed resentment if one team is significantly slower than another

What does this mean in marquee hire? Whether it’s a DIY Party Tent or a Commercial DIY Marquee this can apply.

In my experience small groups are the most efficient way of working, within this small group should be a leader who leads by example (as above) otherwise it all becomes a bit aimless and drags on. The leader is the one who will set the pace, get the job done and maintain the standard.

On larger sites where you need more people the leader needs to be able to split the people and tasks in to smaller groups so they need to lead by delegation and have a leader by example in each smaller group.

Once the frame of a marquee is up you can split people up accordingly – some do the flooring, some do electrics, some could start another marquee if required. It is simply not efficient to have everyone doing the same job, if you have enough potential leaders working in 2’s and 3’s is by far the most effective and efficient way of working on site.

It is never a healthy thing having only one person capable of doing a certain job. If you run a small business and always work in a small group take the time to train those working with you as you work. It means your business will be easier to scale up (your assistant becomes a new leader) and less pressure on your shoulders.

Plan Your 2015 Event Early To Avoid Disappointment

You may be thinking, it’s only July, why would I need to be planning for 2015?  But think of it this way, the school holidays are upon us which means 6 weeks of trying to juggle work and the children, and before you know it, it will be September which means its downhill all the way to Christmas.  If you have an event which you wish to take place in 2015, such as a wedding, a party or perhaps a corporate event for work, you really need to start thinking about getting the basics booked up.  2015 sees a number of large sporting events including the England Rugby World Cup and the NBA Global Games in London, so events companies will be busy organising celebratory events and availability may be limited.

First of all, you need to choose your location.  Many hotels and function rooms will be booked up months in advance – particularly during the summer months or in the run up to Christmas.  Hiring a winter marquee hire will give you some valuable added flexibility, after all if you have the perfect location but the room is simply not big enough, the marquee can make the venue a viable option.  Don’t forget marquees can often also be added on to provide a temporary extension of an existing room.

Once you’ve booked the venue, it can be a good idea to book the caterer too.  Reputable caterers will already have bookings in place for 2015, so have a think about the type of food which would be most appropriate for your event, and starting getting some quotes.  It might also be worth asking if the caterers can provide serving staff too – especially if you are hosting a sit down meal or if you wish canapés to be offered to guests on arrival.

Popular entertainers and other suppliers will no doubt also be in great demand, so if you have a particular band or DJ which you wish to perform at your party, make sure you get your booking in well in advance!  Items such as decorations and flowers can be left until closer to the big day, but the more you can organise in advance, the less worry and stress you should have in in the run up to the event.

For more information on planning an event or to find out if marquee hire would be viable at your favourite venue, please get in touch with team.

Party, party! Make your party special with starcloth roof in black or white (to create that winter look) Our specialist team of theme designers have had expertise in party planning since 1991 when we started and have created such themes as a James Bond night and a Chinese dragon party.

Why not book a site visit meeting with one of our dedicated team to discuss your requirements. Everything from a toddlers first birthday to a 100th birthday (yes, we have actually done one!). we can provide anything you want to make your party a really special occasion : entertainers, fireworks, magicians, fun fair rides.  Please contact us for further details.

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