Your Guide To Marquee Hire

The marquee is a glorious invention. It’s a convenient, affordable and a versatile solution that can turn any space into an event-ready venue. The marquee doesn’t only add a distinct style to an event, but it’s also highly practical for unpredictable weather conditions. So, without further ado, here’s the MPR Hiring guide to getting marquee […]

Catering your own event? We’ve got the equipment covered

“Plates need to be out in five minutes. That’s five minutes. Can I get a ‘Yes Chef’?!”

While this may not be Masterchef, if you’re catering your own event, or an event for a client, the stress is very real. The food preparation is just as important as the way it’s served to the guests and it’s a lot to have to think through.

The perfect pair: choosing the right tables and chairs

Whilst lighting, flowers and décor help create the overall look and feel, don’t forget the importance of getting the basics right – like choosing the right tables and chairs. Not just a question of practicality, tables and chairs are a style choice too. Here are some tips on getting this combination right for your next event:

Raise funds right: tips for hosting charity events

A well-executed charity event helps to instil confidence among donors that their contributions will be used properly by the cause or organisation they are supporting. Here’s our guide to getting charity events right:

Creating the right ambiance for any event

At the end of the day, the lasting impression your guests will have of your event is how it made them feel. Lighting, sounds and temperature all heighten the ambiance. Here are four tips to remember when creating the right ambiance for your event:

What the fork? Modern table etiquette 101

Growing up we all had varying degrees of dinner table rules dictated by our parents. And now, as we’re all full-on adulting, we’re expected to know and conform to the universal laws of the dinner table. But what are the rules anyway? Here’s a little MPR context for you:

A recipe for creating memorable events

South Africa is full of entrepreneurs hustling to find and host the next big thing. However, in the age of the Fyre Festival, there’s a real art to making an event memorable for the right reasons. And it’s all in the thoughtful details (and actually pulling them off).

Here’s the MPR guide to making events unforgettable:

Plan the perfect kitchen tea in 2019

The kitchen tea (also sometimes known as a bridal shower) is a pre-wedding must. Right up there next to wedding dress fittings and cake tastings, kitchen teas form part of the traditional wedding checklist so many brides-to-be dream about. And she doesn’t have to lift a finger for it. All the planning falls to the […]

Glass act: How to choose the right glassware for an event

The right glassware complements the taste experience and, of course, the ambiance of the occasion – because drinking a premium red wine from the only clean mug available, just won’t do. Let’s start with the basics, the five pillars of a strong drinks menu; wine, champagne, cocktails, beer and whiskey.

The in-tents guide to marquee types

Marquees offer versatile and flexible solutions to turn any outdoor space into the perfect venue. With more than 40 years’ experience in the business, MPR Hiring has a marquee solution for any space and any event.