F.A.Q's

Can you decorate traditional marquees and solid buildings with your linings?

Absolutely. We have a special range of linings that can transform barns in to Arabian palaces, school halls into Bollywood wonderlands and bring some Cornish Cream elegance to conventional marquees..

This is combined with our furnishing services to bring lounge furniture, wedding furniture and event furniture as well as heating and lighting to your event, it means that we can help you at any time of the year and in virtually any location.

What dimensions does the marquee or venue need to be for you to work with?

We work in widths of 6m, 9m, 12m and 15m and lengths from 9m to 30m.

We usually need a ceiling height of a least 12 feet in order to create an attractive tented appearance.

How do you attach the linings to the marquee or venue?

Inside a clear span marquee we can fix to the existing structure as normal linings would be. In venues such as barns, rafters and beams can be used, or if necessary a basic scaffolding frame might be required to be erected.

How long does it take to set up the interiors?

Similar to erecting a tent...most events can be lined and furnished within a day.

What sort of access do you need for delivering the marquee linings and event furniture?

All our equipment can be carried through a typical garden gate (30 inches width). Access is required within a reasonable distance of the event for Luton-type vans...it is helpful if you can explain the type of access when you contact us.

Do you need to see the site before the event?

Not always. Often photographs and a description of the site access is sufficient to be able to decide whether or not a site visit is necessary...if it is, we will make one. However, if you would like to meet with us to discuss any of your ideas, we are happy to do this, or a trip to our warehouse in Sussex can often be productive, viewing all the furniture hire items we have in stock and seeing the beautiful fabrics we use close-up.

Do you need a power supply?

Most lighting can run from a 13-amp domestic supply or a generator. Our cabling is weatherproof and purpose build or adapted for use in venues.

What will it cost to deliver the interiors and furniture?

The delivery cost is based on the distance between our Sussex base to your venue and includes installation and dismantling the event also. For a precise quote we will need the delivery postcode, however for example:

For a furniture delivery for 40 people in Southampton the cost would be around £140+ VAT for delivery, installation and collection.
A school hall measuring 15m x 30m with dining seating, dance floor and lounge area for 150 people in Oxford would cost approx £380 + VAT, and
A 12m x 24m marquee transformation with ottoman dining seating for 100 guests in Cambridge would cost £240 + VAT

Do you 'dry hire' your equipment?

Dry hiring is when you collect our furniture from our warehouse in Sussex and deliver it back again after your event. This is possible to arrange for furniture hire and accessory hire (lanterns, palm trees, screens etc) although we are only able to use this arrangement with our marquee linings to marquee professionals.

How do I book your themeing services?

Send us a postcard or give us a call and let us know a few details about the event you are planning;

Type of event
Number of guests
The 'theme' or style you are interested in
Date of the event
Whereabouts of the venue or marquee
The dimensions of the marquee or venue (height also important)
Any other details you think are relevant to enable us to visualise your ideas...photographs are always very helpful, or links to layout plans of venues

We will then email quotation, and if necessary arrange a site visit.

To secure your tent or furnishings we require a deposit of 50% of the quoted price with the balance payable on delivery.

All our prices are subject to Delivery (unless otherwise agreed) and VAT at the standard rate.