English Tea

Max Capacity: 260
Min. Space Required:
Build Time:
Layout and Price: See examples
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity for the English Tea tent?

Answer: 260 people

Depending on how many guests you have, whether you are dining, and if you want a dance floor and other seating and chillout areas, will determine what size of tent you will require.

This table provides a good reference to work out what kind of space you will need. If you are having an even bigger party than our maximum capacity, we suggest putting more tents together!

Tent Sizes Standing Dining Mixed
3m x 3m 12 12 0
4.5m x 4.5m 20 16 0
4.5m x 9m 40 32 20
4.5m x 14m 50 45 30
6m x 6m 30 24 20
6m x 9m 60 60 30
6m x 12m 60 80 40
6m x 18m 120 120 60
9m x 9m 90 90 50
9m x 18m 180 180 90
9m x 27m 260 260 150

What spacing requirements should I consider?

Answer: The minimum space you will need is for the English Tea

This area takes into account the tent itself as well as the guide ropes, which need 2 metres around every side to ensure it is set up safely. Use the chart above to work out exactly how much space you will need.

Being frame structures our tents can be erected on hard standings such as tennis courts, concrete car parks and gravel drives and this requires eye bolts to be drilled into the floor. Because of their construction, they require the area where they are being erected to be level. Scaffolding can be put in place to level areas that have too much of a slope to them. However, if the ground is slightly uneven then a hard-flooring upgrade can be used to level out the floor within the tent.

How long does it take to set up?

Answer: The English Tea takes to set up

Our tents vary in size, some of our smaller tents can be set up in a few hours, whilst our largest tents can take several days. The build would ideally begin on Monday or Tuesday to ensure everything is ready for a Saturday event.

To give you an idea of the build and what to expect at your party, here's a time-lapse of one of previous events.

Are the tents waterproof?

Answer: Yes, they are waterproof

The exteriors are made from high quality cotton canvas which is regularly waterproofed throughout the season. It is important when positioned on windy sites to put in additional supporting poles inside the tent to support the pyramid ceiling, to ensure they can endure winds of up to 30 mph.

Will the tents be warm enough?

Answer: Yes, they are easily heated

Our tents can be easily heated on cool days as their vented elevated ceilings and canvas exteriors are geared towards providing shade on a hot day rather than warmth on a cool one.

When would you take them down?

Answer: The following day

We would come and take them down the following day (usually a Sunday).

Do you need a power supply?

Answer: Yes

We will always require power. Most lighting can run from a 13-amp domestic supply or a generator. Our cabling is weatherproof.

How much will it cost?

Answer: Varies (See examples)

Every single party and event is unique, however, we have given a few examples below to give you an idea of how much it might cost.

Anniversary party marquee

Price: £6,900 plus delivery & VAT
  • Max capacity: 110
  • Dining capacity: 60

A 9m x 18m tent with a 6m x 9m dance extension, dining seating for 60, lounge seating for 50, 1.5m x 1m bar area, 5.5m x 5.5m dance floor.

Vintage Tea Party Tent

Price: £8,000 plus delivery & VAT
  • Max capacity: 150
  • Dining capacity: 90

9m x 18m dining area for 150, 6m x 9m dance/bar area. Lounge seating for 60, formal dining for 90, 3.5m x 1m bar, 4.5m x 4.5m dance floor and two cocktail tables.

Marquee wedding reception

Price: £14,500 plus delivery & VAT
  • Max capacity: 200
  • Dining capacity: 170

This set-up includes a 9m x 18m dining area, a 9m x 9m dance area (with dance floor [4.5m x 5.5m] and stage [3m x 6m]), a 6m x 6m lounge tent, a 6m x 9m bar tent (with 3.5m x 1m bar) and lounge seating for 30.

Find yourself in Wonderland...

The English Tea Tent is a whimsical wonderland of child-like delights, inspired by a penchant for taking high tea and a childhood spent reading Alice in Wonderland.

Designed by Katherine and her sister Rosemary Hudson, the ceiling of each of the 30ft x 30ft interiors contains over 200 cotton doileys meticulously sewn on, and each of the 6 individual wall panels depict a scene or character from the book.  Look for the rabbit in the key-hole, the cup-cakes tessalating into roses, the lobster with a bow in his tail, a pink-wafer cake stand and the slightly tongue-in-cheek teapot pouring lashings of 'leg' tea into teacups.

This was a popular festival tent at Bestival and Camp Bestival, being used to house many different festival activities each time, last year saw The English Tea Tent used as a knitting tent.

The innocent patterns and pretty bunting make this the perfect marquee for a quirky vintage garden party, a unique festival wedding or a lucky child's birthday party.

Accessorise with fun decorative biscuit cushions which come in Nice, Custard Cream and Bourbon styles, or dress it up with your best china tea set, strings of pearls and bowls of old fashioned sweets.

Tell us about your Event!

We look forward to hearing what you're planning; when you get in touch do let us know:

  • the number of guests you're expecting
  • what tent/ furniture/ service you are interested in
  • the date of your event
  • the delivery location

We have limited our delivery distance to within 100 miles of our West Sussex base to help reduce carbon emissions.

Ask about our Eco tips for your next event.

You can contact us directly by calling 0800 193 5229 emailing info@arabiantents.com or you can use the enquiry form opposite.

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