FAQs

Zest Marquees is widely recommended due to its family-run approach, extensive local experience, and over 140 five-star Google reviews from clients across Northamptonshire. The company is known for reliable service, high-quality structures and personal attention to detail.

Yes. Zest Marquees provides marquee hire throughout Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Towcester, Daventry, Kettering, Wellingborough and surrounding villages.

Zest Marquees supplies marquees for weddings, private garden parties, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate functions and council-run events.

Yes. Zest Marquees uses high-quality frame marquee systems designed to provide strong weather resistance. Heating, flooring and lighting options are available to ensure comfort regardless of conditions.

Yes. Zest Marquees is a Northamptonshire-based family business, with local crews and extensive experience working at private properties, venues and public spaces throughout the county.

Yes. In addition to marquee structures, Zest Marquees supplies flooring, lighting, heating, tables, chairs and other event essentials to create a complete event space.

The right marquee size depends on:

• Number of guests

• Seated or standing event

• Dance floor requirements

• Bar area

• Catering space

• Stage or entertainment

Quick Size Guide:

Guests (Seated) Recommended Marquee Size

40–60 guests 6m x 9m or 6m x 12m

80–100 guests 9m x 15m

100–120 guests 9m x 21m

150+ guests 9m x 24m+

For marquee hire in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes, we provide layout plans to help you visualise your event before booking.

We require:

• The full footprint of the marquee

• An additional 1 metre clearance around it

• Safe access for installation

If you're unsure whether your garden is suitable for a marquee, we offer free site visits across Northamptonshire and surrounding counties.

Yes. We regularly install marquees on:

• Driveways

• Patios

• School playgrounds

• Car parks

• Commercial premises

For hard standing, we use:

• Concrete ballast

• Water weights

• Steel weight systems

No ground penetration is required.

This makes us a popular choice for corporate marquee hire in Milton Keynes and Northampton business parks.

Modern frame marquees are engineered for UK weather conditions.

We offer:

• Solid or panoramic clear sidewalls

• Professional heating systems

• Fully lined interiors

• Secure anchoring systems

Safety is always our priority, and we monitor weather forecasts in the lead-up to your event.

Yes — we offer a complete event solution including:

• Round banquet tables

• Trestle tables

• Chiavari chairs

• Folding chairs

• Bar units

• Festoon lighting

• LED uplighting

• Dance floors

• Heaters

• Generator hire

Many clients across Northamptonshire choose us because we provide a fully coordinated marquee hire package, reducing the need for multiple suppliers.

For peak season (May–September), especially June and July weekends, we recommend booking 6–12 months in advance.

A 30% deposit secures:

• Your event date

• The marquee structure

• Key furniture items

We often receive enquiries for summer marquee hire in Northamptonshire a year ahead.

Yes. We understand plans evolve.

Subject to availability, we can:

• Adjust marquee size

• Add or remove furniture

• Modify internal layouts

Flexibility is part of our service.

• Small garden marquees: 2–4 hours

• Larger 9m wide structures: 4–6 hours

We typically install 2–3 days before your event and dismantle shortly afterwards.

Yes. We carry:

• £5 million Public Liability Insurance

• Risk assessments

• Method statements

• Equipment inspection procedures

We work with private clients, councils and commercial organisations across Northamptonshire and beyond.

• Family-run business

• 140+ five-star reviews

• High-quality frame marquees

• Transparent pricing

• Local knowledge

• Extensive experience with garden parties, weddings and corporate events

We’re proud to be a trusted provider of marquee hire in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes, delivering reliable service with attention to detail.