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25 Years of Laundry Expertise – Why Chelsea Hire Does Things Differently

When people think of Chelsea Hire, they probably think of marquees, tables, chairs and everything needed to create a great event. But there's another side to our business that has been quietly developing for around 25 years – our commercial laundry. Why did we start our own laundry? Around 25 years ago, we found ourselves with a problem. We needed a reliable laundry service that could provide consistently high-quality results for the linen used within our hire business. Unfor

2 days ago

Marquee Hire Made Easy – Everything You Need for the Perfect Event with Chelsea Hire

Are you planning a memorable outdoor gathering in Northampton and dreaming of a setup that is both stylish and practical? At Chelsea Hire, we understand the importance of creating an inviting atmosphere that complements your event's theme. That's why we're thrilled to introduce our latest addition: picnic benches, perfect for any occasion.

Jul 3

Transform Your Dream Wedding into Reality with Chelsea Hire

Transform Your Dream Wedding into Reality with Chelsea Hire with this stunning elegant wedding marquee.

Apr 30

Elevate Your Outdoor Event with Chelsea Hire's New Picnic Benches

Jan 7

Elevate Your Events with Chelsea Hire’s New Stretch Tents!

Stetch Tents by Chelsea Hire in Northampton

Jan 4

The Perfect Wedding: Chelsea Hire's Beautiful Marquee Experience

The Perfect Wedding: Chelsea Hire's Beautiful Marquee Experience. Marquee Hire by Chelsea Hire

Jan 3

Case Study - A Beautiful Summer Wedding Marquee with Chelsea Hire

Creating Unforgettable Memories: A Beautiful Summer Wedding Marquee with Chelsea Hire

Jan 2

Case Study - Old Vicarage New Year’s Eve

Event Details For New Year’s Eve we supplied a marquee for a wedding in the grounds of a private Old Vicarage. With only 6 months planning time and a very tight walled garden to work with, a very bespoke marquee was required. Event Brief For 270 guests, the requirement was for a large formal dining with round tables including a dance floor with space for a band. This whole area required a star cloth ceiling. Then a link to the house including 4 steps down to the doors to the

Dec 21, 2025

Case Study - Castle Ashby Wedding | Northampton

Event Details We were asked to supply a wedding marquee for a wedding within the grounds of Castle Ashby, near Northampton. With only three months to plan, we knew we had a lot of work to do in order to meet the happy couple’s expectations. They asked us to create a large informal reception area with comfortable seating, a formal dining area, band space, luxury toilets, a covered canopy area and a separate room for the caterers all within a bespoke marquee design. With only t

Dec 6, 2025

6 Reasons to Hire a Marquee for your Wedding

Marquee weddings are enduringly popular. Here are our 6 reasons why you should hire a marquee for your wedding.... 1. Location The brilliant thing about having a marquee wedding is the flexibility to hold it wherever you want. Whether that's in the grounds of a stately home or historic gardens, in a field with an amazing view or even in your own garden. As long as you have some space, we can help you maximise it and create something beautiful. We have extensive experience con

Oct 21, 2025

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ABOUT US

As a family run business with more than 20 years experience in wedding planning and event management, we pride ourselves on providing a personal and hands on approach service for all our clients. Whether it’s a wedding, party, or corporate function, we will always provide you with a bespoke solution to suit all your requirements and make your event stand out.

Our marquee site survey is free of charge and we always provide comprehensive written quotations to ensure everything is accounted for.

We are completely committed to you and will always aim to make your event the best it can possibly be. We firmly believe in high quality service, attention to detail and transparency with all our clients.

Our reputation for producing high end results has helped us to secure some pretty high profile clients in the past, such as Audi, the BBC, Barclaycard, Hilton Hotels, Jaguar, Lloyds and Cosworth.