15–60
Guests
From £1,295
Hire From
1–2 Days
Install Time
Same Day
Quote Response
Small Marquee Hire London
Small Event.
Big
Impression.
Small marquees fill a gap that London's event industry often ignores. Restaurants have minimum spends. Private hire rooms feel corporate. Pub function rooms feel generic. A small marquee in your own garden — for 15, 25, or 50 people — creates a genuinely private, personalised venue that nothing else can match at this scale.
Our smallest structures start at 3×6m. Available for any London location with garden access. The standard of finish — lighting quality, flooring, structural integrity, weatherproofing — is identical to our large event marquees. Small does not mean lesser.
No Minimum Guest Count
We hire marquees for 15 guests. No event is too small. Private garden gatherings, intimate birthday dinners, small family celebrations — all welcome.
Fits Most London Gardens
Our smallest structures start at 3×6m. Even a compact 40m² London terraced garden can accommodate a proper small marquee for 15–25 people.
Fast Installation
Small marquees are typically erected in a single day. No multi-day disruption to your garden or neighbours.
Full Finish Standard
Small does not mean basic. Every marquee we erect — regardless of size — receives the same attention to detail in terms of structure, lighting, and finish.
Small Marquee Events
Perfect For
Every Small Event.
Birthday Parties
Milestone Birthday Marquees
30th, 40th, 50th, 60th birthdays deserve a proper venue — not a function room with a bar tab minimum. A small marquee in your garden or a trusted family member's outdoor space creates a private event that feels genuinely considered. Lighting, flooring, a bar structure, and a dance floor are all available at the small scale. Your milestone, your space, your rules.
Christenings & Family
Intimate Family Celebrations
Christenings, communions, confirmations, engagement parties, and retirement lunches sit perfectly at the small marquee scale. 20–50 guests in a well-dressed garden structure creates an event that feels much more personal than a hired room. These occasions are about family and the space should reflect that — not a generic function suite.
Garden Parties
Summer Garden Gatherings
BBQs, garden parties, afternoon teas, and casual summer gatherings are the natural home of the small marquee. A light, airy structure over your patio or lawn extends your outdoor space, provides weather cover, and gives the event a defined venue feel without over-engineering a casual occasion. Available with open sides for warm summer days or fully enclosed for unpredictable British weather.
Intimate Weddings
Small Wedding Marquees
Elopements and intimate weddings for 20–50 guests are one of the fastest-growing segments in London. A small sailcloth or clearspan marquee in a private garden creates a genuinely romantic setting with full styling, hardwood flooring, lighting design, and an intimate atmosphere that large wedding venues simply cannot replicate. Bespoke from first consultation.
What's Included
Everything.
One Supplier.
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Structure
Frame, pagoda, or mini clearspan — sized precisely for your guest count and garden. No oversized structure that dwarfs your space.
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Flooring
Hardboard base or parquet hardwood. Protects your lawn and creates a stable surface. Essential for any event where guests are standing or dancing.
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Lighting
Interior festoon canopy as standard on all hires. LED uplighting and chandeliers available as upgrades.
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Heating
Radiant heaters for cooler months included in medium and full-service hires. Available as an add-on for basic structure hires.
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Side Walls
Full perimeter walls with at least one entrance door. Keeps the structure weather-tight and gives the space a defined, enclosed feeling.
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Door
A proper hinged door on the entrance — not a flap. Because even a small event deserves a proper entrance.
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Guttering
Integrated guttering on all hires. Channels rainwater away from the structure and prevents pooling around the perimeter.
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Setup & Takedown
Full professional erection and derig by our own team. Always included in the hire price. No additional labour charge.
Small Marquee Size Guide
What Size Do
I Need?
Sizes below assume a seated dinner layout. Add 15–20% more space if you want a dance floor, bar within the structure, or a catering area. A free site survey confirms exactly what your garden can accommodate.
| Guests | Structure Size | Floor Area | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–15 | 3m × 6m | 18m² | Very intimate gathering, small dinner |
| 15–25 | 4m × 8m | 32m² | Birthday party, christening, small celebration |
| 25–40 | 6m × 9m | 54m² | Garden party, engagement party, family event |
| 40–60 | 6m × 12m | 72m² | Birthday reception, small corporate, casual wedding |
| 60–80 | 9m × 9m | 81m² | Top end of small marquee — party, outdoor dining |
Available Sizes.
From 3×6m for an intimate dinner of 10 to 9×12m for a proper party of 80. All sizes fully weatherproof, all fully finished to the same standard.
Small Marquee Hire Prices London
Pricing Guide
Starting prices for small marquee hire in London. All hires are bespoke — a detailed itemised quote follows after a free site survey.
18–32m² · 10–25 guests
Mini Marquee
From £1,295
- ✓Frame or Pagoda structure
- ✓Basic flooring
- ✓Festoon lighting
- ✓Side walls & door
- ✓Delivery & derig
Weekend hire
Get A Quote →32–72m² · 25–60 guests
Small Marquee
From £2,195
- ✓Full clearspan or frame
- ✓Hardwood flooring
- ✓Lighting package
- ✓Heating
- ✓Side walls & lining
Most popular small event hire
Get A Quote →72–108m² · 60–80 guests
Small Plus
From £2,995
- ✓Clearspan structure
- ✓Full flooring & lining
- ✓Lighting design
- ✓Heating
- ✓Furniture package
- ✓Bar unit
Full finish small venue
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