Marquee Hire
Discover the magic of Matamata Hire for your next event! Let us provide the perfect marquee experience unique to your special occasion.
To find your ideal marquee, simply take a look at our “Planning a Marquee Function” guide below. Choose your ideal marquee size and any additional essentials, and get in touch with us with your request for a personalized quote.
For the past four years, we’ve proudly added our touch of elegance to the Beach Hop at Whangamata, and we can’t wait to make your function just as unforgettable.
Planning a Marquee Function?
What you’ll need to think about…
- What date will my function be?
- How many people do I want to shelter?
- Will the marquee site be safe and sheltered from strong winds?
- Will guests be standing or sitting?
- Will I be using long tables or round tables?
- What size tables will I use? What type of chair will I use?
- Will I have the catering area in the marquee or will I have a separate area for the catering? Will I need a chiller trailer?
- Will I need a dance floor or platform area?
- Will I require any floor covering eg. matting?
- Will the marquee area have adequate area for pegging down into the earth?
- Will the layout provide suitable and safe exits for guests?
- What kind of lighting will I need?
- Will the electricity supply be adequate and safe?
- Will the heating be appropriate and safe for the venue. Note that gas and diesel heaters require good ventilation and cannot be close to marquee walls or the roof area.
- Will toilet facilities be adequate and easily accessible for the number of guests? Will I require portaloos?
- How will I decorate the marquee?
- Will I need a Council permit? (Permits required for marquees over 100SqM)
Marquee Sizing Guide
Use this grid along with our above checklist to gauge what size marquee you will need for your event. We are always around to help, so get in touch if you have any questions.
Plan your function!
Print the grid below and draw in your seating plan.
Keep in mind table sizes.
Trestle tables are usually 2.4M or 1.8M long.
2.4 trestles fit 4 people on each side and 1 at each end if left open – 10 in all.
1.8 trestles fit 3 people on each side and 1 on each end if left open – 8 in all.
Round tables for functions can be 1.2m, 1.5m, or 1.8m diameter.
1.2 tables fit 5-6 people, 1.5 tables fit 7-8, and 1.8 fit 9-10 people.
Bar leaners at Matamata Hire are 120cm x 60cm.
Remember to allow space for chairs and walking space around tables.
Mark in any catering areas and stage or dance floors.
Download and Print our Marquee Grid plan
Marquee Gallery
Take a look at a few of our Marquees to start visualising your event!
After a Marquee?