Are you considering holding a party in the near future, but are not sure whether to have a picnic in the park or a barbecue party at home? People do enjoy both kinds of party, although some may have a first choice. One of the big differences between a picnic and a barbecue is often the food.

After all, you are usually allowed to have a barbecue and cook food in your own backyard, but there may be restrictions on cooking food on an open fire in a park or picnic site for fire safety purposes, so most people take pre-cooked meats and sandwiches.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both kinds of party, but we will begin by looking at the food aspect, as most parties centre around food. An advantage of having a picnic is that you will be able to join in with your fellow picnickers more, because you will have already cooked the chicken wings and legs and made the sandwiches the night before.

You will have tins of sausage rolls and small cakes and all you will have to do is lay them out for people to help themselves. If you run out of sandwiches, people can do their own with the sliced bread that you will have brought just in case.

Marquee hires have grown remarkably since their circus-tent years. Today, they are complex structures that are the picture of elegance that enhance any landscape setting. They can accommodate the largest of guest lists to the smallest, with enough room for head tables, dance floors, banquet areas, and spacey walking room.

They are easily adaptable to fit any party theme and you, as the host, will find it a relief in knowing they are easy to assembly and dismantle. Most companies will accommodate your wishes of dates and times of assembly and dismantling, and the key thing to remember here is that there are no tie-down ropes for your guests to trip over.

By using marquee hires for your event, you will keep in tradition of using a hall. The company supplying the marquee will offer to rent you tables, chairs, flooring, and even lights for your party. If you choose to go elsewhere to decorate your setting, that is your choice as well. Youll also be pleased in knowing that you can use their catering services or referrals for your food and beverage needs. All in all, you will end up saving a significant amount of money rather than wasting it on a hall where your guests cannot experience a marquee party atmosphere.