Top Tips for buying an Event Marquee
If you own or run a venue such as a hotel, pub, or even a stately home, buying a canvas marquee to hold events in could potentially be a great investment.
Depending of course on how much available space you have, an event marquee could increase your business revenue considerably.
With marquees available that can hold 400 people, an event marquee gives you the opportunity to hold large functions like fundraisers, and corporate events – creating a new space that’s separate from your main premises.
With the right marquee and the right marketing, you’ll soon be making a good return on your investment.
If you’ve never bought a marquee before, and you’re looking to have one specifically manufactured for your venue, there are some things you can do to make sure you get the right marquee and save yourself trouble in the future.
What’s MUTA?
You’ve probably never heard of MUTA but it’s a trade body that’s dedicated to improving standards in the marquee industry, and to promote industry best practice amongst members. A reputable marquee manufacturer will be a member, so take a look and see.
Using a manufacturer that adheres to MUTA best practice makes sense.
Are you getting good advice?
A good manufacturer will help you make the right choice. Long-term business is based on relationships, not a quick sale, and a good manufacturer will want you as a long-term, possibly repeat customer.
With that in mind, they will do all they can to advise and make sure you’re making the right choice. This will include showroom visits to explain and advise you on options and extras for your marquee, and site visits to measure and check the area you want your marquee to go.
Use a long-standing marquee company
If a company has been operating for a long time that’s always a good sign. You’ll be parting with a fair amount of money, and in most cases waiting a while if you’re having a custom marquee made for your premises. Using a business that’s been in operation for years will give you some peace of mind knowing they’ll deliver for you.
Check out different companies to see they’ve got a good name in the industry.
What’s the customer service like, and the after sales support?
Are they happy to answer all your questions, give advice, and help you choose?
Can you visit their showrooms?
These are all things you should bear in mind before you spend that cash.
Weatherill Brothers Marquees
Based in Watton, Norfolk, Weatherill Brothers Ltd manufacture and sell the highest quality marquees to venues all over the UK. With more than 60 years in the industry, we’ve developed some improvements to original marquee designs that have increased their performance in poor weather.
We are award-winning members of MUTA, so if you’re considering having an event marquee manufactured to your specifications, we’d love to hear from you.
Call us on 01953 882 394 or email us today at [email protected].
