We’ve provided a checklist below regarding requirements for an outdoor function in a Bedouin, marquees or frame tent.

Outdoor Function Facilities

1. Water source availability – distance, type, potable/not, location and pressure.
2. Power source – 220V from Eskom, 3-phase or single phase/generator/solar.
3. Availability of tents – sizes and types, such as marquees, Bedouin or frame.
4. Contact person at the facility.
5. Function hire company contact details.
6. Emergency services contact details.
7. Site plan – also indicating the elevation/level of the surface.
8. Types of surfaces available for erection of a tent.
9. Size of surface area.
10. Possible obstacles to vehicles transporting equipment.
11. Access to the function site – arrangements.
12. Catering company details.
13. Disability facilities on site.
14. Kitchen on site or is a mobile catering kitchen required?
15. Permits and licenses needed for hosting of a specific function at the venue.
16. Any height restrictions.
17. Availability of the venue for setup and breakdown of the tents.
18. Parking facilities – where, space available, charges and security.
19. Parking attendants and management details.
20. Restrictions that apply regarding pegs in the ground.
21. Emergency evacuation procedures.
22. Provision for rain – stepping stones, additional canopy and side panels.
23. Ablution facilities – how many, where and neatness.
24. Security needs – personnel, police numbers and armed response where relevant.
25. Medics required – depending on type of function.
26. Any noise restrictions – Sunday, after 23h00 or at any time.
27. Flooring needs, such as dance floor and event surface.
28. Stage equipment needed.
29. Audio-visual equipment required.
30. Tables and chairs – types, total and arrangement.
31. Linen for tables.
32. Flowers needed.
33. Tableware requirements – total number, supplier and arrangement.
34. Cutlery – types and total required.
35. Glasses and plate requirements.
36. Décor – supplier, setup time, type, such as draping and lights.
37. Light requirements.
38. Sound equipment for music.
39. DJ box where relevant.
40. Storage space availability on site.

The above are 40 points to consider when setting up a function outdoors. Fortunately, when you make use of TentWorx function hire services, we work with you to determine many of the above points and provide the function hire equipment and services of:

• Tents (Bedouin, marquees and frame in all sizes for small and exceptionally large functions).
• Cutlery, linen, glasses and tableware.
• Décor and specialists to handle the décor.
• Lights.
• DJ booth, dance floor and event surfaces.
• Tables and chairs.
• Stage for indoor usage in tents.
• Expert guidance regarding the requirements for the tents.
• Table seating plans.
• Stunning food and beverages according to the function.
• Staff for the serving of food and beverages.