Frequently Asked Questions
Popular questions we get asked
What size marquee will I need?
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here for marquee and toilet size guides.
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What are the table sizes and how many people do they seat?
Please refer to the table below. Traditionally, a top table for a wedding
is made up of 3 x trestle tables and will seat 10. Trestle tables (6'
x 2'6") can also be arranged for banquet style seating.
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Table sizes and seating capacities:
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Number
of seated guests
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Table
size
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4
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3'
round
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6
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4'
round
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8
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5'
round
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10
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5'6"
round
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12
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6'
round
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12
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8'
x 4' (half-round ends)
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How far in advance will I need to book?
Easter through to September is the busiest time for the outdoor event industry and there will be dates during this period which become booked up over a year in advance. However, under normal circumstances, 6 months is a reasonable amount of time to find your venue, obtain quotations, arrange meetings, confirm suppliers etc.
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How long is the hire period?
The standard hire period is for 1 day. However, if you can let us
know of other requirements well in advance (for example a family lunch
the following day) this is normally possible at no extra cost.
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What is your delivery area?
From our base near Thame we service Aylesbury, Buckingham, Milton Keynes,
Leighton Buzzard, Berkhamsted, Amersham, High Wycombe, Henley, Abingdon,
Oxford and Bicester.
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When do you deliver & dismantle and how long does this take?
This depends on the size of the event, access to the site, fitting in with other contractors etc. However, we always aim to have the build complete so that caterers/ florists etc have at least a day prior to the event. The marquee can be left up for additional events, however, under normal circumstances we would wish to clear the site at the earliest convenient time. Generally speaking we need one full day to install and dismantle the equipment.
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Do the marquees damage the garden & do you clear up afterwards?
We always take every care not to damage a client's garden. During the summer grass may be discoloured for up to 2 weeks after an event depending on how long the marquee has been up. We would also ask clients to understand that erecting and supplying heavy equipment for an event, however small, is never without some difficulty. Our last job before we leave you is to comb the site for litter. We do ask that catering rubbish and equipment is removed prior to our arrival to dismantle the marquee.
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Do the mobile toilets come with soap, loo rolls, hand towels etc?
The luxury mobile toilet units come complete with toiletries where as the single chemical units do not.
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How long will the fuel in the heater/generator last?
Each heater will run for approximately 12 hours on one tank of fuel.
Fuel used will be charged at the market rate.
15 hours run time is included in the price when hiring a generator.
Additional hours are chargeable thereafter. Please check the terms on
you quotation or contract.
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Will I need a drinks/entertainment licence?
Generally, you only need a licence if you are intending to charge for alcoholic drinks. If this is the case, the people running your bar should apply for this from the local magistrate.
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Do I need public liability or event insurance?
Marquees & Pavilions have public and products liability insurance with
an indemnity limit of £2,000,000. However, each client is responsible
for the company's equipment during the hire period. We include a damage
waiver fee on your quotation, which can remove provided you have taken
out adequate insurance cover.
Event Insurance Services offers specialist insurance cover to the event
industry, please click here
for more details.
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Do you support local groups/charities?
Yes. In the past year we have supported Sobell House, Nadezdah Job
Centre, Chinnor Rugby Club, South Oxfordshire Sponsored Ride, Nether
Winchendon Church, SeeSaw Children's Charity.
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Do you sell marquees?
If you are looking to purchase a marquee please click
here to link to TectonicsUK who manufacture all of our marquees.
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Can we smoke in the marquee?
As we understand the new legislation it does not prevent people smoking in a private dwelling but places of work must be smoke free. Therefore if you have catering staff, bar staff, musicians, etc this would be classed as their work place and must be smoke free.
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Can you supply me with a quote?
Please contact us by phone, 0845 077 0766 or email
or use the form on this website for
further information or to arrange a free site visit.
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