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11Feb/180

JF Marquees have done it again!

JF Marquees have done it again! They know how to ensure a function goes smoothly with the perfect marquee for the occasion. Collaborating with Lady W, Darling Magazine and NC Supper Clubs get together with a beautiful starlit marquee. The ultimate Christmas party and birthday bash.

There can only be one way to celebrate Lady Wimbledon’s birthday and the festive season with the biggest party of the year.

Wimbledon’s finest came together including the Mayor of Merton, Eyes of Lady W bloggers, Darling Magazine editors Karine Torr and Marja-Leena, and Wimbledon Brewery, with celeb guests such as Big Brother winner Jason Burrill and music artists Malory Torr, So Solid’s Twin MCs, Lord TCO and Wordz, this party was the place to be – even if it was only a Wednesday night.

With a beautiful Trafalgar marquees that seamlessly became an extension out from the venue, guests were able to dance the night away as well as chill out on the sofas inside the marquee under the romantic chandelier and starlit roof lighting.

The venue was decked out in festive decor with Christmas wreath and floral arrangements by Brian Kirkby and light up trees by Room Remedies.

Brilliant catering team of NC Supper Clubs put together a delicious menu for the crowd to enjoy. The collaboration between chefs Anjula Devi and Elizabeth Brown of Coco Labelle was flawless.  To book your special occasion in Sussex or Surrey and find out what exquisite marquees are available get in touch with JF marquee hire Sussex and JF marquee hire Surrey.

14Jan/180

WONDERFUL MARQUEES FOR WEDDINGS, PARTIES & OCCASIONS

Hiring a Marquee for an event or wedding in Winter is possibly one of the best times of the year as you can choose any venue even in the winter months you can have the wedding of your dreams. You may want a woodland event or near a river or dam and you will not be disappointed as you can choose one of their many marquees and with the right décor, lighting, heating and flooring you can make it as special as you would like. Marquee Hire have many winter marquee ideas and options.

Marquee Hire Sussex have some case studies to show that they can turn any challenging venue into a success.

Marquee with starlight roof lining.

THE EVENT

Farnborough Hill School’s 125th Anniversary Winter Ball – seated dinner for 200.

THE CHALLENGE

The event was to take place in their recently built school sports hall. This presented a number of issues including tight access, weight loading need to be spread in order to protect the flooring and a large build in tight space conditions. The client also requested internal dressing of the main reception entrance to the sports hall and corridors to the loo area.

THE SOLUTION

A 12m x 27m main structure, a walkway reception area and a 6m x 12m catering facility. Internally we supplied hardwood flooring, carpet, dancefloor, furniture, staging forliveband and all associated power requirements. The lighting was a mix of chandeliers,uplightersand black starlight roof linings. Theschoolscolours of lilac and green were also suppliedforthe dressing of the marquee.

Marquee for an event for Goldsmiths College, University of London. Marquee with open side.

THE EVENT

Food with A View’ and Marvellous Mole Valley (Surrey) Celebrations.

THE CHALLENGE

To provide a marquee structure and services on Donkey Green atop of Box Hill, a National Trust area and one of scientific interest.

THE SOLUTION

A 9x18m (30x60ft) clearspan frame marquee for visitors and exhibitors, with staging for presentations and for the Chairman of Mole Valley to address the visitors. In addition, we supplied a mixture of furniture, in the way of 6ft long trestle tables, 5ft round tables and 4ft round tables with chairs for visitors to sit at. We also provided a luxury loo unit adjacent to the marquee.

To ensure that impact on the ground was limited to the nature of the space, we used our track way to protect the ground, in addition, we used two of our land rovers and trailers to transport the equipment to avoid using heavy Lorries.

WHAT DID THE CLIENT SAY?

“I just wanted to say a big thank you for providing exceptional service, on what was an exceptionally awful weekend. I have had back some really positive things about the events that could not have taken place without your assistance”.

For more information contact Marquee Hire Surrey

20Aug/160

Marquee Hire Have An Extensive Range of Marquees & Equipment for Hire

Trafalgar and JF Marquees is an award-winning, full-service marquee and event management company, founded by James Morris in 2007.

Like all great entrepreneurial ideas, JF began on the back of a beer mat, eventually building into one of the largest businesses of its kind in London and south-west England.

Part of this growth includes the merging with Trafalgar Marquees, founded by Stephen Shiner, who, as the current Operations Director, is the man behind the day-to-day runnings. Indeed, the joint venture has diversified the event company’s capabilities in size, scope and service.

This was just the first of two additional acquisitions, with Morris and Shiner, who have sites in Cobham, Marquee Hire Surrey, and Petworth,Marquee Hire Sussex, adding event furniture and Marquee Hire to their holdings.

LATEST NEWS

We’re delighted to be featured in the Surrey Advertiser Business news pages in a story headlined:

Such an Honour for James Morris to win this prestigious award.

Top marquees: Young entrepreneur scoops leading business award.

The article reports our Business Excellence Award as Best Marquee Hire, South East and names some of our blue chip clients such as The Royal Society, English Heritage and BP.

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Best Marquee Hire Company, South East 2016

We are extremely proud (and just a little bit excited), to announce our membership of Surrey Chambers of Commerce.

In becoming members of this dynamic business group, we not only join a number of our suppliers and clients but also reaffirm our commitment to doing business in Surrey.

SCC

14Jan/160

Party, party, party the night away!

Marquee Hire have many years in the marquee industry having assisted thousands of individuals and corporate companies with events since inception. Marquee Hire have a team of professional staff who are trained in every aspect of marquees and co-ordinating functions.

With many reasons to throw a marquee party, from Weddings to Christmas, christenings to Bar mitzvahs or Bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, engagement parties and anniversaries might bring about some questions that we can help you answer. Marquee Hire Sussex are available if you have any unanswered questions.

Are the marquees safe? 

Yes, our marquees are fully staked and weighted and completely fire resistant and weatherproof. They are made in accordance with EC safety standards. However to ensure a dry floor in wet conditions we would recommend that you have a hard floor.

How many guests can I accommodate in a marquee? 

What type of event are you holding? Work out the number of guests, whether they will be seated or standing. Then you possibly need to add on space for dance floors, stages, reception areas. As a general rule of thumb you need 8 sq ft minimum per person for a standing event, 15 sq ft per person minimum if they are seated. Our advisors will be able to inform you of the size marquee you need. 

Marquee flooring 

Our normal flooring is matting – similar to coconut matting – which is a close weaved man-made fibre which is sufficient for most marquee surfaces. Friendly to high heels too! However we can provide hard flooring, which we would recommend that you cover with a carpet, if the surface requires it.

How many guests can I accommodate in a marquee? 

What type of event are you holding? Work out the number of guests, whether they will be seated or standing. Then you possibly need to add on space for dance floors, stages, reception areas. As a general rule of thumb you need 8 sq ft minimum per person for a standing event, 15 sq ft per person minimum if they are seated. Our advisors will be able to inform you of the size marquee you need.