We are Tony and Chrysta Newman and we established Village Farm Marquees in 2010, in the beautiful East Yorkshire seaside village of Skipsea.
Originally from London, we moved to the East Coast to build a new way of life, away from the ‘big smoke’, establishing our award-winning Village Farm B&B as well as Village Farm Marquees.
We bring years of experience and wisdom to the planning and execution of your event. Chrysta used to lead the recruitment team of a major international bank and has outstanding project and event planning knowledge.
Meanwhile, Tony learned his trade working across the UK for a nationally renowned marquee business which lists royalty and A-list celebrities among its clientele. Career highlights include erecting marquees for Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Williams Formula 1 team.
This experience has left Tony with an uncompromising approach to quality and, as a result, Village Farm Marquees now lists gun makers Browning International, the Britax pram and child car seat manufacturer and Powerboat P1 Management among our corporate clients. We have also paved the way for dream weddings, anniversaries and birthdays for numerous private clients, including local Olympic champion boxer Luke Campbell.
We are passionate about our business and, most importantly, about making your day the best it can possibly be. Approachable and caring, we will stop at nothing to make sure your event is not only memorable, but magical as well.
“We don’t just approach a marquee booking as a package or formula,” said Tony. “Every person and every event is unique and we start by sitting down with them, really listening to what they tell us, and then make it our mission to bring their vision to life.
“What we provide are not just marquees, but stages on which the most memorable occasions in people’s lives and businesses unfold. We understand that every single one has to be extra special, delivered with genuine love and conviction.”
Tony works with a trusted team, many of whom have been involved with Village Farm Marquees for years and are as committed to outstanding results as we are.