Tailoring Event Tents to Your Needs

At WH Silverback we provide tailored event tents for large and small events across the UK. “Outdoor Events” is a broad term encompassing everything from bustling festivals to elegant corporate gatherings. One key element that ties many of these events together is the versatility of event tent hire.

Event tents are far more than just a way to shield guests from the elements. They create designated spaces for a wide range of functions, including:

• Catering Delights: Imagine spacious marquees housing delectable food stalls or a central area for a sit-down dinner.
• Seating Areas: From comfortable VIP lounges to rows of general admission seating, tents provide flexible configurations for any size crowd.
• Exclusive Hospitality: Create a dedicated area for VIP guests with a luxurious tent, complete with comfortable furniture and premium amenities.
• Music Stages: From intimate acoustic sets to booming concert stages, tents can be configured to accommodate any music performance.
• Backstage Support: Green rooms for artists, staff offices for event coordination, and even changing rooms for participants – tents can provide essential behind-the-scenes support.

The beauty of event tents lies in their adaptability. Whether you envision a classic white marquee for corporate hospitality or a more modern stretch tents for a product launch, there’s a tent option to match your event’s theme, budget, and desired atmosphere.

When choosing an event tent, consider these factors:

• Look & Feel: Do you want a classic or modern aesthetic? Will the tent complement your event theme?
• Functionality: What will the tent be used for? Seating, catering, or performance?
• Space Requirements: How many guests will you have? How much space do the different activities require?
• Budget: Event tents come in various styles and sizes, affecting the overall cost.

By understanding the diverse applications of event tents and considering your specific needs, you can choose the perfect temporary structure to elevate your event.

Event tents are more than just a way to keep the rain at bay. They’re a versatile tool that can transform any outdoor space and elevate your event to a whole new level. Here’s how:

• Unpredictable weather? No problem! Event tents offer a guaranteed space for your event to continue uninterrupted, rain or shine.

• Clear Zones: Tents help create designated areas for different activities, ensuring a smooth flow for your event and a clear understanding of “what’s where” for your guests.

• Dedicated VIP Areas: Create exclusive and luxurious spaces for your VIP guests with a dedicated tent, complete with comfortable furniture and premium amenities.

• Catering Options Galore: Event tents provide spacious areas for setting up a variety of catering options, from food stalls to sit-down dinners.

• Exhibition Units: Use tents as dedicated spaces to showcase your brand or product with product displays and interactive experiences.

• Host Anywhere: Don’t be limited by permanent venues! Event tents allow you to host your event at your chosen location, creating a unique and memorable experience.

• Backstage & Staff Areas: Tents can provide essential back-of-house support, including green rooms for artists, staff offices for event coordination, and even changing rooms for participants.

• Guest Facilities: Add convenient and fresh-looking toilet facilities on-site with dedicated restroom tents.

• Music Stages & Dance Floors: Create dedicated spaces for music performances, from intimate acoustic sets to large-scale concerts. Include a dance floor within the tent for guests to enjoy the music.

• Maximizing Space: Extend the capacity of your event by adding additional event tents to a permanent venue, allowing for more guests or specific activities.

• Film Location Support: Event tents are perfect for film locations, providing covered areas for equipment, catering services, and staff relaxation areas.

• Entrance & Security Tents: Create designated entrance areas with bag search facilities for enhanced security and event flow management.

By choosing the right event tents and leveraging their versatility, you can create a truly unique and well-organised event that caters to your specific needs and leaves a lasting impression on your guests.

Stretch Tents

Stretch tents are a popular choice for event organisers due to their incredible versatility and adaptability. Here’s what makes them a compelling option:

Adaptable for Any Space:

Unlike some structures, stretch tents can be used almost anywhere. They come in a wide range of sizes, ensuring a perfect fit for your event space. Plus, their flexible nature allows them to be manipulated to some extent.

Easy Access, Minimal Footprint:

The beauty of stretch tents lies in their simple setup. They require minimal equipment, making access to difficult areas much easier. Unlike traditional marquees with bulky frames, stretch tents have a smaller footprint, minimising impact on the ground surface. This is a big advantage if you want to protect delicate landscaping or avoid damaging grass.

Aesthetically Pleasing:

Stretch tents offer a more aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional white marquees. Their soft lines and flowing canopy create a less intrusive visual presence, often blending seamlessly with the surrounding environment.

Colourful Customization:

Gone are the days of limited options! Stretch tents come in a variety of standard colours like chino, grey, black, and white. But the possibilities don’t stop there. If you’re looking for something specific to match your brand or event theme, custom colours are available.

Bespoke Solutions:

Stretch tents can be truly bespoke, tailored not only to your space requirements but also to your colour preferences. Investing in a custom-made tent allows you to reuse it for future events, potentially offering long-term cost-effectiveness. You can then simply hire a team for installation when needed.

Branding Opportunities:

Take your event branding to the next level! Stretch tents can be branded with logos, making them a great way to promote sponsors or showcase your own brand prominently.

Flexible Configurations:

Stretch tents on their own offer a stylish solution, but their versatility extends further. They can be paired with side panels and flooring, creating a fully enclosed space. This allows you to get creative and achieve a variety of looks and atmospheres to suit your event concept.

Applications for Every Occasion:

We install stretch tents throughout the year at a variety of events across the UK. They are a popular choice for corporate sporting events such as golf tournaments, horse races, and tennis matches, often used for creating dedicated hospitality areas.

Pagodas

Sometimes referred to as “Chinese hats” due to their distinctive roof design, pagodas are popular event structures known for their versatility and functionality. These single, square units come in various sizes, typically ranging from 3 to 6 metres, making them adaptable to different needs.

Pagodas excel in various event applications:

• Exhibition Units – Create dedicated exhibition spaces to showcase brands, products, or information. Their modular nature allows for easy configuration of multiple linked pagodas for larger displays.
• Public Catering – Transform pagodas into convenient food and beverage outlets. The open serving area allows for easy customer interaction. They can be linked in one long line housing different units; caterers could have one or more linked.
• Event Entrances – Make a lasting first impression with a pagoda at your event entrance. Its distinctive design adds a touch of flair, and it can house a ticket office, bag check, or simply serve as a grand walkway for arriving guests.

Marquees

Marquees offer incredible size flexibility, coming in a vast range to accommodate any guest count. While typically white for a classic look, bespoke PVC options allow for customized colours to match your event’s theme or branding.

Marquees are great for creating an entire event space within a single marquee. Perfect for hospitality, product launches, or corporate events.

Connect multiple marquees to form a “village” of event spaces. This configurability allows for designated areas for catering, exhibitions, seminars, or even performance stages.

Marquees are a blank canvas for event organisers, catering to diverse needs:

• Craft luxurious hospitality suites within a marquee for VIP guests.
• Host educational or corporate seminars in a comfortable and controlled environment.
• Transform a marquee into a temporary theatre venue, complete with stage, lighting, and seating.
• Create a vibrant concert space with a marquee, perfect for intimate performances or large-scale music festivals.
• Use marquees as dedicated exhibition halls for showcasing products, brands, or information.

We showcased our latest addition a 9m x 70m curved marquee. This structure recently took stage at the London Marathon, providing a hospitality area for over 600 guests.

What makes this marquee special are its unique features that go beyond a typical 9m curved structure:

• Unlike smaller tents that size a 2.4m leg they require leg extensions, this marquee boasts a clean and elegant look with 3m legs throughout.
• While less common on smaller frames, the curved design adds a touch of sophistication and spaciousness to the interior.
• In a major advantage, the 5m increments in size allow for complete customization of glass wall and door placement. This means you can have bi-fold doors or glass walls wherever you need them, maximizing functionality and aesthetics.

At the London Marathon, this marquee truly lived up to its potential. It was fully equipped with:

• Roof linings enhancing the interior ambience and providing a comfortable environment.
• Floor covers creating a clean and finished look underfoot.
• Glass doors offering easy access and a modern aesthetic.
• Internal walling creating designated areas like changing rooms, a massage room, cloakrooms, and even a kitchen.

The client further personalised the space by adding furniture creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for guests. They also added graphics to all the internal walling really highlighting the client’s branding and elevating the overall look.

The final result was a stunning hospitality suite that perfectly embodied the functionality and elegance desired for a major event like the London Marathon. This marquee exemplifies our commitment to providing high-quality, customisable event structures that meet the diverse needs of our clients.