Business Details
23 Years
experience
Emergency
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Stretch Tent Hire in St Ives, Cornwall
Established in 2003, Jabula Tents is a family-run business based in St Ives, Cornwall, specialising in stretch tent hire for weddings, festivals, and outdoor events. Our founders, Duwayne and Elise Langley, relocated from South Africawhere stretch tents originatedand bring decades of hands-on experience in creating versatile event spaces. We prioritise sustainability through reusable materials, locally sourced wooden poles, and limiting travel to 80 miles to reduce our carbon footprint. Our team combines technical expertise with a personal touch, offering tailored solutions for challenging terrains, from sloped gardens to coastal venues.We hold certifications for fire-retardant materials under British Standards, ensuring safety without compromising aesthetics. Our commitment to reliability is demonstrated through 24/7 emergency support during events and meticulous attention to client needs. With over 20 years serving Cornwall and Devon, weve become trusted providers for both intimate gatherings and large-scale festivals, blending professionalism with a passion for community engagement through tree-planting initiatives and local events.
Services
Stretch Tent Hire
Wedding Tents
Festival Tents
Dance Floor Hire
Lighting Hire
Heating Hire
Furniture Hire
Catering Tents
Bar Tents
Side Walls
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We are committed to an efficient, professional service with 20+ years local experience
- Friendly, helpful, punctual and reliable team available 24/7 for emergencies
- Extremely environmentally conscious with sustainable practices and reusable materials
- We limit travel to 80 miles from St Ives to reduce carbon footprint
- Certified fire-retardant tents meeting EU and British Standards
Associations and certifications
- BS7837:1996
What people say
Amazing team
Flexible options
Stunning tents
Professional service
Eco-friendly practices
Services
Stretch Tent Hire
Our stretch tents provide adaptable solutions for weddings, festivals, and corporate events. Designed to fit uneven terrain, they attach to buildings or span pools and slopes. Fireproof, waterproof fabric ensures durability while curved aesthetics enhance ambiance. Clients benefit from rapid setup and wind resistance exceeding traditional marquees.
Wedding Tents
Specialist tents create romantic outdoor wedding venues across Cornwall. Available in sizes from 4x6m to 20x25m, they accommodate ceremonies and receptions. Features include detachable sidewalls, lighting integration, and eco-conscious materials. We offer venue recommendations and emergency support for unpredictable weather.
Festival Tents
Designed for music festivals and large events, our tents withstand gale-force winds with taut fabric eliminating noise. Modular designs connect for multi-space layouts including bars and chillout zones. Rapid installation minimises disruption at temporary venues like Porthleven Food Festival and Boardmasters.
Lighting Hire
Comprehensive lighting solutions enhance tented spaces with fairy lights, uplighters, and UV effects. Tie-dye sidewalls and fluorescent decor create vibrant atmospheres for night events. All electrical equipment maintained to UK safety standards by qualified electrician Duwayne Langley.
Eco-Friendly Hire
Our environmental commitment includes reusable carpets, wooden poles from local suppliers, and zero plastic cable ties. We avoid single-use materials and prioritise Cornwall-based operations to reduce emissions. This approach serves clients seeking ethical event solutions without compromising quality.
People
Duwayne Langley
Co-Owner & Qualified Electrician
South African-born Duwayne co-founded Jabula Tents in 2003 after relocating to Cornwall. A qualified electrician, he ensures technical excellence in tent installations and lighting. Actively involved in community tree-planting projects, he combines technical expertise with environmental stewardship.
Elise Langley
Co-Owner
Elise Langley co-owns Jabula Tents with husband Duwayne. She manages client relations, offering venue recommendations and coordinating logistics. Her background in community engagement drives the companys sustainability initiatives and local partnerships, ensuring events align with environmental values.
Questions
What sizes of stretch tents do you offer?
We provide tents ranging from 4x6m to 20x25m, including white and beige options. Custom configurations connect multiple tents for larger spaces.
Can tents be installed on uneven terrain?
Yes—our stretch tents adapt to slopes, decks, and irregular spaces using poles up to 5m high, creating secure, curved structures.
Do you hire tents outside Cornwall?
We operate within 80 miles of St Ives, covering Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset, ensuring reduced environmental impact.
What safety certifications do your tents have?
All tents meet BS7837:1996 fire-retardant standards and withstand gale-force winds with taut, waterproof fabric eliminating flapping noise.
What additional services do you provide?
We offer dance floors, lighting, heating, carpets, and bar tents. Custom extras include tie-dye sidewalls and UV lighting for special effects.
How do you handle bad weather on event days?
Our 24/7 emergency service secures tents during storms. Sidewalls can be lowered for wind protection, and heating options ensure guest comfort in cold conditions.
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Reviews (7)
K. Tun
Jul 25, 2021
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A fantastic local company! We were so happy with our beautiful stretch tents from Jabula for our wedding. They fitted beautifully in a terraced garden where a traditional marquee would not have worked! Elise was so helpful, despite us having to change our plans many times due to Covid-19. They also helped us weather proof our site the day before our event. We had so many compliments, it felt like a mini festival! Would highly recommend x
Rebecca Birch
Oct 21, 2020
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We used Jabula tents for our wedding in Ashprington in 2019 and not only were the team who installed utterly lovely people, but the tent was picture perfect. It made our day- thank you
Melanie Jayne
Oct 14, 2019
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They arrived, set up in very windy weather and it stayed up! I was a little nervous about a stretch tent but it looked amazing, the lights and bunting worked well too. They took down with no fuss at all. Highly recommend them.
Lauren Arthur-Davies
Oct 13, 2019
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A perfect stretch tent for our wedding in Devon in summer 2019. Just what we needed on a hot day to shelter our guests during the wedding ceremony, and it looked beautiful in the garden of our wedding venue. Jabula were a pleasure to deal with. Would definitely recommend.
Jacqueline Bartlett
Jun 26, 2019
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Fantastic communication throughout the process with Elise. Determined to make my wedding tents exactly how I wanted. I would definately use Jabula again and recommend them.
Eleanor Frances Vening
Sep 23, 2018
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A stunning tent & an amazing company to work with. Would absolutely recommend to anyone organising an event. The tents are very beautiful with clean lines & interesting shapes and they stand out from regular marquees.
Mark Jenny Von Senger
Oct 18, 2017
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Prompt and friendly service! Jabula stretch tents really went the extra mile to make our event the success it was! Just stunning!
