Business Details
41 Years
experience
Premium Marquee Hire Services in Dewsbury
Established in 1985 by James and Gillian Dabbs, our family-run business has built a reputation for excellence in marquee hire across Yorkshire and the UK. With over four decades of experience, we specialise in delivering high-quality marquees for weddings, corporate events, and private functions. Our expert team ensures every structure is professionally erected and dismantled with minimal disruption, combining technical expertise with a personal touch. We work closely with trusted suppliers to provide comprehensive event solutions, from site assessment to tailored design.James personally oversees each project, offering free site inspections and bespoke advice to meet individual client needs. Our purpose-built facilities enable in-house maintenance of all equipment, guaranteeing pristine results. Whether handling challenging locations or standard installations, we prioritise client satisfaction through attention to detail, competitive pricing, and seamless execution.
Services
Wedding Marquees
Corporate Marquees
Party Marquees
Marquee Repairs
Furniture Hire
Lighting Hire
Dance Floors
Flooring
Heating
Staging
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in marquee hire across Yorkshire and the UK
- Our expert team provides free site inspections and tailored event solutions
- We handle challenging locations with specialist engineering expertise
- Our family-run business maintains equipment in purpose-built facilities
- We guarantee seamless event execution with personal owner involvement
What people say
Professional and friendly team
Stunning marquee setup
Excellent communication
Perfect for special occasions
Outstanding service
Services
Wedding Marquees
Our wedding marquees create perfect settings for ceremonies and receptions. Expertly designed with ivory linings, ambient lighting, and bespoke layouts to match individual themes. We handle all aspects from site preparation to final takedown, ensuring weatherproof comfort for guests. Comprehensive packages include flooring, heating, and luxury amenities.
Corporate Marquees
Professional-grade marquees for business events, trade shows, and festivals. Durable aluminium frameworks withstand challenging conditions while elegant interiors host conferences, exhibitions, and product launches. Custom configurations accommodate branding elements, staging requirements, and technical equipment needs for corporate clients.
Marquee Repairs
Specialist repair service for marquee operators and venue owners. Our workshop handles PVC roof sheets, Keder replacements, aluminium framework repairs, and complete structure refurbishments. Bespoke component manufacturing includes custom PVC pieces and storage solutions to extend equipment lifespan.
Furniture Hire
Comprehensive furniture solutions for marquee events. Includes tables, chairs, luxury seating, and dance floors. All items maintained to high standards, with options for premium finishes and bespoke arrangements. Integrated delivery and setup ensure seamless event preparation.
Lighting Hire
Professional lighting solutions to enhance marquee ambiance. Range includes decorative string lights, functional overhead lighting, and special effect systems. Expert installation ensures safety and aesthetic appeal, with options for dimming and smart control systems to match event requirements.
People
James Dabbs
Founder & Director
Established the business in 1985 with Gillian Dabbs. Provides strategic leadership and oversees all major projects. Combines technical expertise with industry knowledge to ensure quality standards and client satisfaction across all operations.
Gillian Dabbs
Co-Founder
Joint founder with James Dabbs, instrumental in establishing the company's customer service ethos. Maintains oversight of operational standards and client relations, ensuring the business retains its personal approach and family values.
James Dabbs II
Partner
Joined the family business after gaining industry experience. Manages day-to-day operations and client consultations. Specialises in marquee design and structural engineering solutions for challenging event locations.
Jim Dabbs
Senior Technician
Experienced marquee engineer with 25+ years' service. Leads installation teams and handles complex structural requirements. Provides technical expertise for bespoke designs and emergency modifications during events.
Bobby
Site Manager
Key contact for client site assessments and measurements. Coordinates logistics and equipment requirements. Known for adaptability in solving last-minute design challenges and ensuring smooth event execution.
Questions
What types of events do you cater for?
We provide marquees for weddings, corporate events, private parties, garden celebrations, trade fairs, and agricultural shows across Yorkshire and the UK.
Do you offer site inspections?
Yes, we provide free site inspections with James personally assessing locations and discussing requirements to ensure optimal marquee placement and design.
Can you handle difficult locations?
Our team specialises in challenging sites, including uneven terrain, with bespoke engineering solutions to accommodate unique spatial requirements and structural needs.
What equipment hire options are available?
We offer comprehensive event equipment including tables, chairs, dance floors, lighting, heating, staging, and luxury toilet facilities for complete event solutions.
Do you provide marquee maintenance services?
Yes, we offer full repair and maintenance services for marquee companies and permanent installations using our state-of-the-art PVC welder and workshop facilities.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months ahead for weddings, though we can accommodate last-minute requests with our flexible scheduling and rapid response capabilities.
Reviews (6)
Caroline Brannan
Sep 16, 2021
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Would highly recommend James Dabbs marquees, had a marquee attached to the back of my house for a 40th party and was blown away. Not the easiest of gardens to work with on multiple levels and mix of decking/grass/paving but it worked! Everyone commented how brilliant it looked and will definitely be booking again. For my next special event 😀
Peter Smith
Aug 29, 2021
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A first rate experience. This was a party for my wife held over from last year. Absolutely no issue about pushing back, no money requested upfront. The marquee was awesome with stage, dancefloor, catering tent, uplighting, festoon lighting. Looked brilliant. The people putting up the marquee were easy to deal with, no mess. Access to the marquee site was narrow but they got everything up to the site without difficulty. We would have no hesitation in either using them again, or recommending them to others. The marquee was put up a week ahead, then finished off internally by the Thursday of the week
Catharine Sheath
Jun 26, 2021
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Absolutely first class service from start to finish. James has been incredible, our marquee for our wedding was more than we even dreamed of. Beautifully finished. No stress at all very professional team. Thank you so much. Mr and Mrs sheath
Ross Whittell
Jun 16, 2021
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A fantastic service from the very first day when they arrived, to the last thing to finish. A very professional company and a great set of lads who clearly have an amazing knowledge of have how to set up. I have recommended James Dabbs marquees to many of my friend who have also been very happy with the service
Matthew Barraclough
Aug 14, 2020
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James and his team did a fantastic job for me and I couldn't reccomend them enough. They went above and beyond to make sure that the marquee was exactly what I wanted and were even on hand on the day of the event just in case anything went wrong. Professional and hard working throughout, I would reccomend them to anyone considering a marquee hire for an event or business function.
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Harriet Vans Agnew
Aug 09, 2020
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My siblings and I rented a marquee for our joint birthday party. The marquee was amazingly fitted out and the team were great. The initial communication with James was super easy and they went over and above to ensure that we had a really special evening. It was about as stress free as a big celebration can be and I would definitely recommend them for any party, wedding or celebration you are having!!
