Marquees for hire and for sale

Frequently Asked Questions

Hiring a marquee for a party, wedding, corporate event or for a showground can be a daunting prospect. There seems like a lot to consider. Don’t be afraid though – we are on hand to help. We have put up thousands of marquees over the years and have experience of every type of occasion.

Below are a few common questions. If you do not see what you want to find out though, just pick up the phone and we will be delighted to help.



What is the difference between a traditional marquee and an aluminium structure? Print E-mail

There are two distinct types of structure we can supply, traditional marquees and aluminium structures. Each has its own advantage. Traditional marquees are the standard marquee that has existed for many years. 

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How big should I have the marquee? Print E-mail

One of the most important aspects when planning a function in a temporary structure is getting the correct size. If the marquee is too large, it can feel as if not enough people have attended, too small and people are cramped for space.

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Which is better? Print E-mail

Each type of marquee has their own benefits. Aluminium structures' main benefit is that there are no poles in the structure. 

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Does the ground need to be level? Print E-mail

Not really, as long as the slope is relatively even, most back gardens are level enough. If the ground does undulate, we can get it levelled with scaffolding. We can put marquees up over swimming pools and garden outhouses.

 
What exactly is an interior lining? Print E-mail

For events such as weddings and corporate hospitality events, we put a coloured lining on the inside of the marquee. This is a silk-like material that covers the inside of the marquee and gives the marquee a better atmosphere.

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What do I put on the floor? Print E-mail

There are a few options available for floor coverings. If the grass or ground that the marquee is on is flat enough, for a simple back garden party you can do without anything. The next option is matting. 

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How many tables do I need? Print E-mail

How many tables you require depends on the event. For weddings and fully catered corporate hospitality events round tables are usually used. For more basic events trestle tables are normally used. 

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What lighting should I have? Print E-mail

There are many lighting options available. For more basic events we usually supply double head spot lights. These provide basic functional lighting. For smarter events we can supply three types of chandeliers, white globe, wrought iron and crystal. 

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What options are there on staging and dance floors? Print E-mail

We currently supply two types of dance floor. A parquet style floor and a black and white chequerboard floor. The parquet is available in sizes of 3' multiples and the black and white in 2' multiples. 

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What safety issues should I consider? Print E-mail

A major consideration when organising an event, particularly for the general public, is safety. As all our marquees, aluminium structures and linings are made in-house, we know they are well made and what stresses and strains they can withstand. 

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How much do they cost? Print E-mail

Have a look at our price list on this site. Please note there may well be a delivery charge, so for example, if you are in Cornwall and are looking for a tent for a small party in your back garden, we will probably not have the most competitive prices.

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What advice would you give for finding another company other than Crockers? Print E-mail

In the bizarre chance that Crockers are not suitable for your event, there are a few pointers that are worth remembering when looking for another company. Membership of Performance Textiles Association is one.

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