EDWARDIAN MARQUEE AT BRAY-ON-THAMES
Terms of Business and Conditions of Hire
  1. A provisional reservation is accepted and held for a period of 10 days. If confirmation and booking deposit is not received within this period the reservation is automatically invalid.
  2. A DEPOSIT OF 20% is required with the completed Booking Form. No reservation is valid unless the Booking Form is completed and received by Warwest Limited and Warwest Limited's written confirmation is received by the Hirer.
  3. The balance of monies due for the hire, supply of goods and services is payable 7 days prior to the date reserved for the function. If a reservation is made 7 days prior to the function date, the total marquee hire fee and balance of monies due is required to secure the booking.
  4. We reserve the right to cancel the marquee if these terms are not adhered to. Clients running bar and wine on account must settle their accounts before leaving the marquee. Overdue accounts are liable to a surcharge of 2% per calendar month or part thereof.
  5. All instructions concerning the supply of food, wine, drinks, music etc. must be made at the time of booking. Instructions will only be accepted from one organiser or representative. Written confirmation of the final numbers of persons to be catered for must be received (fax) 7 days prior to the date reserved. We reserve the right to refuse adjustments to numbers after this period.
  6. Hirers wishing to run a bar account must be specific concerning exclusions eg double measures, certain drinks etc.
  7. Clients may engage the services of a band or discotheque provided that the musicians adhere strictly to instructions. A facility charge of £30 will be made whenever a band is engaged to play but in no circumstances will Warwest Limited be responsible for the settlement of musicians fees which is the responsibility of the client.
  8. We regret that clients own wine and/or catering cannot be accommodated.
  9. Cancellation - Refunds are at the discretion of Warwest Limited. However, a deposit may be refunded by Warwest Limited should the marquee be re-booked and 6 weeks written notification of cancellation be given by the hirer but in any event will be subject to an administration fee of 10% of the booking fee. The hirer is liable for the balance of the hire fee and the cost of any goods or services reserved on the Hirer's behalf should cancellation for any reason whatsoever take place during the 4 weeks prior to the date reserved or if the marquee is not re-booked. At all times the refund of the deposit is at the discretion of Warwest Limited.
  10. Neither Warwest Limited nor any of its employees or agents shall be liable for any injury, damage, loss, illness, accident or delay to persons or their possessions however caused. Clients use the facilities and grounds at their own risk.
  11. Losses, damage or breakage to any fixtures, fittings or equipment will be charged for. Also included is excessive breakage of glassware. It is the responsibility of the Hirer to acquaint each member of his/her party with the above conditions of hire
  12. Where flowers are provided as part of the marquee hire and without extra charge, these remain the property of Warwest Limited.
THE MARQUEE IS A STRICTLY NO SMOKING ZONE.