What You Need To Know When Hiring For Quarantine In South Africa
As mentioned in our last blog, all large events in South Africa need to be cancelled. This is due to the government announcing a state of national disaster over COVID-19 or the Coronavirus.
Alternative Plans For The Coronavirus In South Africa
As President Cyril Ramoposa announced on 15th March 2020, all events with over 100 people must be cancelled.
Why You Need To Hire An Aluminium Frame Marquee Tent In Joburg
Why Aluminium Marquee Tents Are the Perfect Choice for Johannesburg Events The City of Gold is the beating heart of Africa. Home to the most valuable mile on the continent, it’s also a place where hiring an aluminium frame marquee tent isn’t just nice to have, and only if the budget can afford – IT’S […]
What the fork? A guide to dinner forks
Cutlery Hire Like Two Peas in A Pod, Like Jelly to Peanut Butter, Like Kolisi to The Rugby World Cup, Every Knife Has Its Fork. Previously We Explored the Different Functions of Knives, Who Knew There Would Be so Many Variations and Roles for One Tool We Use on A Daily Basis? the Fork Has […]
The MPR checklist for year-end events
Your Complete Checklist for a Successful Year-End Function It’s nearly that time of the year again. The awkward small talk between colleagues, the new kid on the block getting a little too carried away at the open bar. Ah, end of year office functions. Everyone secretly loves them. So, to end the year on the […]
The sharp guide to special knives
Master Every Course with the Right Knives for Your Event Ever tried to slice hard cheese with a butter knife? Hacked at a steak with a standard dinner knife? If you have, you’ll know that having the right knife for each courses and food type is more a necessity than it is a pretentious nice-to-have. […]
How to heat a hired marquee in winter
Marquees are temporary structures, perfect for hiring for events as and when you need them. But being temporary means marquees need a little help when it comes to heating during winter events. MPR Hiring has been in the business of renting marquees for almost 50 years. These are some of our must-use tips for heating […]
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:
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.
How to create an inviting atmosphere when using a marquee tent.
A marquee tent is a great way to create a venue where there was no venue previously. It can create magic from nothing. As wonderful as marquee tents are they can look and feel like a cave if you do not decorate it and plan it properly. Never fear we are here to help with a few tips to ensure your venue is warm and inviting.