Business Details
18 Years
experience
Premium Marquee Hire Services in Dorset
Established in 2008, Camelot Marquees is a Dorset-based family-run business specialising in premium marquee hire for weddings, corporate events, festivals, and private parties. Founded by father-and-son team Ray and Neal Hendes, we combine over 15 years of collective experience with a commitment to innovation, having expanded from clearspan marquees to include stretch tents and comprehensive event solutions. Our services encompass flooring, lighting, heating, furniture, and licensed mobile bars, tailored to create seamless, memorable experiences.With 350+ independent reviews, multiple Dorset Wedding Awards, and strict adherence to HSE safety standards, we prioritise meticulous attention to detail, onsite owner involvement, and client satisfaction. Our team personally oversees 90% of builds, ensuring professional execution from initial planning to takedown, while our sister company Garden Party Pros extends our expertise to intimate outdoor celebrations.
Services
Wedding Marquees
Corporate Marquees
Garden Party Marquees
Festival Marquees
Equipment Hire
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have 15+ years of experience in marquee hire and event solutions
- Our team personally oversees 90% of builds for quality control
- We hold multiple Dorset Wedding Awards for industry excellence
- Owners are onsite with build crews for direct accountability
- Compliance with all HSE safety procedures and risk assessments
What people say
Outstanding service
Fantastic efficient team
Great communication
Professional setup
Highly recommend
Services
Wedding Marquees
Our wedding marquees provide elegant, customizable spaces for ceremonies and receptions in Dorset's scenic countryside. Featuring clearspan designs with optional transparent panels, these structures accommodate intimate gatherings or large celebrations. Clients receive full support from initial planning to takedown, including flooring, lighting, and furniture options to create personalized event spaces.
Corporate Marquees
Tailored corporate marquee solutions cater to product launches, conferences, and team-building events across Dorset and the South Coast. Our structures integrate branding elements while maintaining professional functionality. The service includes site risk assessments, HSE-compliant installations, and comprehensive packages with power solutions, climate control, and executive furniture arrangements for seamless business events.
Garden Party Marquees
Garden party marquees transform residential spaces into sophisticated event venues for birthdays, anniversaries, and seasonal celebrations. Available in various sizes with optional heating and lighting, these structures preserve garden aesthetics while providing weather protection. Our team offers layout consultations to optimize space usage while maintaining access to private property amenities.
Festival Marquees
Durable festival marquees designed for temporary commercial events feature rapid deployment capabilities and robust construction. These structures accommodate stages, vendor stalls, and audience areas with integrated flooring systems to manage ground conditions. Clients benefit from our experience with large-scale events like the Dorset County Show and Purbeck Odyssey Walks.
Equipment Hire
Comprehensive equipment hire packages include tables, chairs, dance floors, and climate control systems to complement marquee installations. Our inventory features luxury restroom trailers, power generators, and decorative lighting options. All equipment meets safety standards and is delivered, installed, and collected as part of our end-to-end service.
People
Neal Hendes
Co-Founder & Director
Co-founder Neal Hendes oversees 90% of builds personally, bringing 15+ years of events industry expertise. He established sister company Garden Party Pros in 2022 and created the Marquee Hire Hub networking platform. His hands-on approach ensures quality control across all projects.
Ray Hendes
Co-Founder
Ray Hendes co-founded Camelot Marquees with his son Neal in 2008. As senior partner, he established the company's commitment to HSE compliance and multi-stage site checklists that now define industry best practices in Dorset's events sector.
Questions
Do you provide marquee services for small private events?
Yes, we cater to intimate garden parties and small weddings with bespoke marquee solutions tailored to your specific requirements.
What areas do you cover beyond Dorset?
While based in Dorset, we serve the entire South Coast and surrounding regions including Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Somerset.
Can you accommodate last-minute changes to event layouts?
Our team remains flexible on event days to adjust layouts or equipment arrangements as needed without additional charges.
Do you offer weekend working hours for event setup?
We operate Monday-Friday 8am-5pm but can arrange weekend setups by prior agreement to accommodate event schedules.
Are your marquees suitable for uneven terrain?
Our experienced team specialises in challenging installations, having successfully erected structures on sloped gardens and uneven surfaces.
What safety certifications do you maintain?
We strictly follow HSE safety procedures with documented risk assessments and multi-stage site checklists for every installation.
Reviews (4)
Lesley Hobson
Jan 15, 2022
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Camelot marquess were brilliant! Very helpful and professional, delivered everything that was promised, would be very happy to use them again
Endurancelife Support
Dec 26, 2021
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Neal and the team were punctual and quick with the set up and take down of the marquees. They were a pleasure to meet and talk to onsite and the marquees were really clean and in order. I would definitely recommend Camelot to all.
Ricci Riccardi
Nov 16, 2021
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What a brilliant experience creating extra space for my event. Neal and his team were super accommodating and were really quick to understand and cater to our requirements. There wasnt anything they couldnt find a solution for. The marquee looked stunning and we received countless compliments from our guests. We will not hesitate in using them again. Thank you Camelot.
Brad Watt
Aug 02, 2021
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Just had Neal and his team at Camelot supply a marquee, bar, tables and chairs and all the other little things that make a wedding look great! There was nothing he couldn't do or supply. I can not fault them at all! and would not recommend any other marquee company a part from Camelot marquees!
