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Pop-up Gazebo
Ancillary: bar, welcome, service area
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Reception tent hire
A bespoke structure, set up and taken down by our teams. Free response within 24 h.
General reception
— ReceptionEvent brief
General reception
Tent hire
Reception
- Typical guests
- 40 to 300 people
- Duration
- 4 to 12h
- Season
- Any season with heating
- Key use
- Cocktail or seated meal
Typical use cases
Reception cocktail◆Private or professional dinner◆Drinks reception◆Leaving / retirement party◆Club or association reception
The reception is the most versatile format — private, professional, family, cocktail or seated dinner. Our role is to propose the structure that speaks to your venue and your format: from the folding pop-up gazebo to the large orangery, by way of the classic marquee.
Our recommendation
For a reception, the right call hinges on 3 things: capacity (which sets the size), level of finish (which points towards a stretch tent, orangery or premium marquee), and the season (which adds heating, closable walls).
Worth keeping in mind
A reception that is too short can make the structure feel oversized. For 2-3h cocktails, stick to a simple format (stretch tent, pop-up gazebo) rather than committing to a heavy setup.
Structures we offer
The structures we offer for a reception
Quickly compare the most relevant formats for this type of event.
Capacity
Which structure for which headcount?
The right setup depends first on the number of guests expected. Here are our recommendations by headcount band for a réception.
CapacityScenarioRecommended structures
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20 – 40 guests
Small reception, drinks reception or leaving party
Pop-up gazebo 4×8m or 5×10m — 30 to 55 m² is enough.
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40 – 80 guests
Intimate reception, cocktail or private dinner
Stretch tent ~75-130 m² or pop-up gazebo 6×12m.
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80 – 150 guests
Standard reception, standing dinner cocktail or dinner
Marquee 10×15m or stretch tent ~150 m².
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150 – 300 guests
Large reception, cocktail + dinner + party
Marquee 10×30m or orangery 10×25m.
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300 – 500 guests
Very large reception, several areas (welcome, dinner, party)
Large volume 20×40m or paired marquees — allow for service areas.
Indicative budget
Price ranges for a réception
These ballpark figures include the structure, the setup and the takedown. The final quote depends on the venue, the options and the season — a tailored reply within 24 h.
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Reception for 60 guests — stretch tent
Estimated budget2 000 – 3 800 €
- Stretch tent ~130 m²
- Partial flooring
- Basic lighting
- Setup/takedown
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Reception for 100 guests — marquee or stretch tent
Estimated budget3 500 – 6 500 €
- Marquee 10×15m or stretch tent ~150 m²
- Partial or full flooring
- Ambient lighting
- Setup/takedown
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Reception for 150 guests — marquee
Estimated budget5 500 – 10 000 €
- Marquee 10×20m
- Full flooring
- Scenographic lighting
- Toilets if needed
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Reception for 300+ guests — large volume
Bespoke projectOn quote
- Large volume or paired marquees
- Service areas and cloakroom
- Sized heating and toilets
- Dedicated site-layout study
These ranges are indicative. Transport costs are added according to distance. The detailed response is free, with no obligation, provided within 24 h.
Réalisations
Réalisations récentes across France
Un aperçu concret de nos installations, du dîner privé aux événements à forte capacité.
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Enclosable stretch-tent wedding at the château
Voir l'installation
crystal walls
02
Floral crystal-tent wedding
Voir l'installation
160 guests
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Port de Béthune opening under pagoda tents
Voir l'installation
3 units
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Orangery reception — venue with character
Voir l'installation
120 guests
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Grand banquet under an arched marquee
Voir l'installation
250 guests
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Twin-pitch reception
Voir l'installation
100 guests
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Lounge evening under a lycra sail — patio
Voir l'installation
60 guests
Client case
Examples of réception we have set up
Bordeaux vineyard estate
Retirement reception
180 guests, drinks reception then family dinner, orangery beside the vines.
- Capacity
- 180 guests
- Duration
- Saturday 5pm to Sunday 1am
Setup
Orangery 10×20m, full flooring, chandelier lighting, 1 toilet unit.
business park, Lyon
Corporate reception
220 guests, site-opening drinks and dinner reception, marquee set up on a prepared car park.
- Capacity
- 220 guests
- Duration
- Thursday 6pm to 11pm, setup the day before
Setup
Marquee 10×30m, full flooring, heating, scenographic lighting, 2 toilet units.
Preparation
Reception under canvas checklist — 8 key points
The points to settle ahead of a réception so it goes off without a hitch.
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Precise format
Cocktail, dinner, drinks reception — each format changes the usable area.
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Venue survey
Access, ground, existing toilets, distance to neighbours.
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Level of finish
From a simple pop-up gazebo to a premium orangery — to suit your requirements.
04
Weather plan B
Closable walls and heating depending on the season.
05
Toilets
Check the venue's existing capacity.
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Caterer coordination
Buffet area, kitchen logistics access, power.
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Access and setup
Passage width, ground load-bearing capacity, setup window before the day.
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Permissions
Town hall declaration depending on area and duration, CTS documents if open to the public.
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events set up per year
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guaranteed quote response
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types of structure
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setup & takedown included
Our team supports event organisers across France with a complete tent hire offer réception. The reception is the generic format that covers the cocktail hour, the seated dinner, the drinks reception, the brunch or any social gathering under a tent. The choice of structure depends on the context: dressed marquee for a formal meal, stretch tent for an estate garden, orangery for a gala, multi-pole tipi for a bohemian atmosphere or modular pagoda tents for a standing cocktail. We operate across the whole country, with teams that can be mobilised quickly to coordinate the setup, the access and the technical equipment. For an outdoor wedding, a corporate cocktail reception or a private reception, we size the structure, the guest flow and the technical options (flooring, lighting, heating, lining) to deliver a result that is durable, clear and consistent with your budget.
Why hire a tent for réception
Hiring a reception tent lets you turn any venue (garden, meadow, terrace, courtyard, family land) into a professional event space, with thermal and acoustic comfort suited to the planned duration and format.
This flexibility is valuable for organisers who want a unique, non-standardised setting and who wish to keep control over all the parameters: caterer, decorator, suppliers, timing, layout plan.
Our offer for réception
For a reception, we steer you towards the marquee (standard volume for 60 to 500 people), the stretch tent (premium look in a garden), the orangery (gala and prestige parties), the pagoda tent (urban or configurable cocktail) or the reception tipi (wedding and bohemian party).
Each model comes in several footprints with options for flooring, lighting, heating, air conditioning, interior dressing and furniture (tables, chairs, poseur tables, lounge furniture).
We confirm the sizing based on the format (standing cocktail, seated dinner, dinner plus dance floor) and the provisional seating plan to optimise the usable area.
Prices and budget for réception
The price of a reception tent hire varies greatly according to the capacity, the duration, the structure and the technical options. A cocktail for 60 people under a dressed pagoda tent remains very affordable; a gala reception under a premium orangery falls at the high end of the range.
We price each item separately (structure, flooring, lighting, heating, furniture) to allow clear trade-offs according to the total budget available.
For a tent hire service réception in France, you receive a full estimate within 24 h including delivery, setup, takedown and logistics coordination.
Setup, installation and logistics
Our teams handle the installation and delivery across the whole country, with a precise schedule agreed in advance with your reception venue.
Setup for a reception is scheduled the day before or two days before depending on the complexity, with a final test of the lighting, the heating and the technical equipment before the caterer arrives.
Takedown is carried out the next day or the day after with full restoration of the site. We provide on-call technical support for the duration of the event for demanding configurations.
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Dedicated adviser
A dedicated project manager for your project réception
Confirm the feasibility, the installation schedule and the technical constraints of your site. Reply within 24 h, with no obligation.
How it works
Let's build your event in 3 steps
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Étude & repérage
On analyse votre terrain, votre jauge et les contraintes d'accès. Pas de devis à l'aveugle, pas de mauvaise surprise sur place.
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Sélection & réponse sous 24 h
On valide la structure, les options et un planning clair. Devis détaillé — transport, montage et démontage inclus.
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Montage la veille, démontage après
Nos équipes installent avant l'arrivée des invités, démontent une fois l'événement terminé. Le jour J vous appartient.
FAQ
Everything to know before hiring a tent for a reception
8 targeted answers to prepare your reception project: capacities, prices, regulations, logistics.
The marquee is a classic space with central poles, ideal for seated dinners and large capacities (up to 500 guests). The stretch tent has a more contemporary, organic silhouette, perfect for cocktails and free-style receptions, on more measured capacities (up to 200 guests).
For a standing cocktail: 0.7 m² per guest. For a seated dinner with round tables: 1 m² per guest + 30 m² for the dance floor and bar. For a mixed cocktail + dinner: allow 1.2 m² per guest.
The budget depends on capacity, level of finish and the season. As a guide: €2,000 to €3,800 for a 60-guest reception under a stretch tent, €3,500 to €6,500 for 100 guests, €5,500 to €10,000 for 150 guests under a marquee with full flooring. Above 300 guests, the layout is quoted individually. These ranges include setup and takedown; transport costs are added according to distance.
Start from the floor-area rule: 0.7 m² per guest for a standing cocktail, 1 m² for a seated dinner, plus 30 m² for the dance floor and bar. In practice: 50 people fit under a stretch tent of about 75 m² or a 6×12m pop-up gazebo; 100 people under a 10×15m marquee; 150 people under a 10×20m marquee. Above 200 guests, add 15 to 20 % of floor area for the cloakroom, bar and catering access.
You describe your project — date, venue, number of guests, format — using the form. We call you back within 24 h to scope the requirement and check what is feasible on your ground. You then receive a detailed costed proposal, after which we settle the layout and the setup schedule before signing. Setup and takedown are handled by our teams.
Yes, and it is included: our local teams handle the setup, the adjustment and the takedown — you have nothing to put up yourself. It takes from half a day for a stretch tent or pop-up gazebo to two days for a large marquee with flooring. Ground access (passage width, load-bearing capacity, slope) is checked beforehand during the site survey.
In high season (May to September), allow 3 to 6 months: premium structures and June weekends go first. Off-season, or for modest capacities, two to four weeks is often enough. We also handle urgent enquiries subject to fleet availability — in every case, you get a reply within 24 h.
It depends on the floor area, how long it stays up and how many people it holds. A short temporary installation on private land often requires no formalities; beyond that, a prior declaration to the town hall may be needed. Structures open to the public also fall under the French CTS classification (marquees, tents and structures). We supply the technical documents required — plans, certificates and M2 fire-reaction test reports — and guide you through the process.