If you're planning a corporate event for your staff or clients, hiring a marquee is a great choice of venue. Undoubtedly, the venue is the most important aspect of organising your event, and by choosing a marquee you open up a wealth of possibilities as marquees can be erected just about anywhere.

Shipseys are a marquee hire company that specialise in marquee hire in Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and surrounding areas.

With more than 80 years of experience in marquee hire, Shipseys offer a thoroughly comprehensive and professional service whatever your corporate event requires.

Whatever the size of your event and whatever the budget, a marquee hire package can be designed to suit your needs.

The first thing to think about once you've decided on corporate marquee hire is how many guests you plan on having attending. Marquees are available from 10x10ft to more than 200ft in length, meaning all sizes of events can be easily catered for.

You next need to consider catering. Will you be providing food at your event? If so, decide whether a formal seated meal or a more casual buffet is more appropriate to your needs. Shipseys can also provide catering equipment hire and bar hire services as part of one package, should you require them.

Entertainment is another consideration. If you are holding an awards ceremony you may require a PA system; if it's a staff Christmas party, chances are a dance floor will be a popular choice.

Once you've got all your basic requirements listed it's also important not to forget there are different types of marquee available. You can have a traditional, tent like marquee or a framed marquee.

Traditional marquees are the best option for traditional country events, perhaps in the garden of a large country house. They look fantastic in such settings and can be lined or unlined – the choice is yours.  These types of marquees are popular for summertime corporate events. You should bear in mind that they have less floor space than framed marquees and are less flexible in difficult terrain. Space is also required for guy ropes outside the marquee.

Framed marquees perform better in challenging conditions and because they are constructed around an aluminium skeleton there is no central pole, giving you more space inside. They make excellent winter venues as they withstand wind and even snow better than traditional marquees.

It surprises many that any type of marquee can be used for a winter event; however, Shipseys' marquees are built to withstand tough weather conditions and are surprisingly warm and cosy – heating can be provided too. What's more, if your event falls between 1 October and 31 March, Shipseys offer a 25% discount on marquee hire.

When you've chosen the type and size of marquee and thought about catering requirements, don't forget the marquee decoration. All of Shipseys' marquees can be decorated and personalised to suit your individual needs.

So whether you are planning a small event or a large company bash, marquee hire is an excellent option. Contact Shipseys for all your Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire marquee hire needs.