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CREATIVE CUISINE TENTING PRIMER
Tenting allows you flexibility to hold your event almost anywhere. A tent gives
you the the adjustable space to house as many guests as you may choose.
You can set up on a corporate parking lot,
beach or empty lot. You may decorate as you choose. With clear or
windowed walls, you can even showcase the surrounding environment, while
maintaining a comfortable climate for your guests.
TYPES OF TENTS
There are three major kinds
of tents: Frame Canopies, Circus Tents, and Tension or Genesis Tents. They
differ in construction and shape and each has it's advantages.
Frame Canopies
The most popular is the
frame canopy. Frame canopies have no interior poles, but instead a
framework of horizontal poles below the ceiling that are often concealed by
draping material from the ceiling to the walls. Frame Canopies are ideal for
tight spots because they need little or no clearance around their sides and
can be assembled to cover odd shaped spaces. The can be
expanded to suit the space needs and can be fitted to fill
odd shapes.
Circus Type
Tents
Circus Tent have center
poles, quarter poles, and perimeter poles. These tents need to be staked to
the ground, and as a result, need clearance around their sides.
Tension/Genesis Tents
The Tension, or Genesis,
tent needs fewer interior poles than circus tent, and has higher centerpoles,
creating a more "open" feeling inside. These tents need to be staked to the
ground, and as a result, need clearance around their sides.
TYPES OF TENT FLOORING
Tents can be installed on
many different types of surfaces, including grass, dirt, asphalt, concrete,
tennis courts, over swimming pools, etc. If you choose to cover the surface
with flooring, you have several options.
Wood Subfloor
A wood subfloor is
constructed of wood framing with plywood applied on top. It can be
constructed over virtually any surface, including an uneven surface, a
moderate incline, or even a swimming pool, providing a safe and sturdy
surface. Often, the plywood subfloor is covered with artificial turf or
carpeting.
Artificial Turf &
Carpeting
Available in several
colors, artificial turf can cover most surfaces, but does not protect
against rain or mud.
Dance Floor
If the tent
is on a level surface, a dance floor can be installed directly onto the
ground. It is recommended that a plastic tarp be placed underneath the dance
floor if the surface is grass or dirt.
TYPES OF WALLS
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FRENCH DOORS
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100 foot wide CLEAR SPAN
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SWAGGED TENT for SIT DOWN DINNER
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TENT with LIGHTED DECOR
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Contemporary tents offer
several different types of walls at varying heights (8', 10'). They offer
protection against the elements or provide privacy while incorporating your
event theme.
White Wall
The most common wall offers
privacy and a clean, white palate for your decor.
Windowed/Cathedral Wall
The decorative "Cathedral"
windowed walls offer additional light and outdoor views.
Clear Wall
Clear walls protect your
guests from the elements while incorporating the surrounding scenery.
Free Walls
If
protection from the elements is not your concern, you can construct walls
from various materials including sheer fabrics and lattice covered with ivy.
TYPES OF DECOR
Tent decor offers you
endless opportunities to turn your "vision" into reality. You can create
virtually any setting or theme, with the level of detail dependent upon your
budget. Listed below are some of the more common types of tenting decor.
Ceiling Liners
You can drape the ceiling
of your tent in many different ways and with many different materials. The
most common techniques used are: fully pleated, minimal pleating, and flat
"false" ceilings. Some commonly used materials are velon, muslin, and
duvateen, but virtually any flame-proof fabric can be used. There is also
the option of backlighting the ceiling liner or casting decorative gobo
light patterns on them.
Sidewall Liners
Sidewalls can also be
draped using similar techniques as ceiling liners. Full pleating, minimal
pleating, and smooth liners are all available.
Partial Swaging
Partial swaging is used to
create interest and focal points. You can use fabric, vines or props to
create intricate garlands that are draped across the ceiling of the tent.
Pole Draping
Tent poles can simply be
wrapped with material or can take on lives of their own with some creative
ideas.
Lighting Techniques
Lighting can transform a
tent from a simple open space into a dramatic, romantic or magical
environment. Color washes, patterned gobos, focused pinspots, and dramatic
chandeliers are but a few of the techniques used to transform a tent.
Props and Plants
Props and plants can add
interest to your event and also hide undesirable rigging elements related to
tenting.
Doors and Entry Ways
An entry to a tent can be
as simple as a section of wall removed, or as sophisticated as a marquee
entrance or real French Doors.
Stairs, Ramps and
Staging
Tents can house multiple
levels or tiers with connecting stairs or ramps. Staging can be created in
varying sizes and heights or be custom made to your specifications.
Portable Restrooms
If the event location does
not offer adequate restroom facilities, portable restrooms can be brought in
for your event. These restrooms can be as elaborate as a mobile trailer with
separate air conditioned men's and women's rooms that contain individual
stalls, Hot & cold running water, mirrors and ambient lighting.
Climate Control
Heating and cooling is
available for your tented environment. If the site does not have the
capacity to power these machines, a generator can be used to power them.
SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS
Most
cities require a fire permit to erect a tent of more that 10'x10' or 20' by
20' . Generally the tent must be at least 20 to 30 feet form an
existing structure to allow equipment access in case of a fire.
Approved exit signs and fire extinguishers are also required. |
