About Us

Garry is our our chairman, CEO and founder.  He is a font of knowledge when it comes to marquees and is always happy to share his experience or recall a tale or two from the past. Garry oversees everything that takes place at The Highfield Event Group and is the linchpin of our organisation.

Claire is one of the three directors at Highfield and has been involved in the industry for as long as she remembers. Her job is her passion and as vital to Claire as the air she breathes. Claire is a member of the MUTA Executive Committee, the UK’s only Marquee Trade Association dedicated to raising industry standards.

The third director and in charge of Operations, Chris provides the link between management and on-site teams and is instrumental in making it all happen. His experience is phenomenal, making him a critical member of our team. Chris also has a fabulous of humour and it is big hit with all he works with.

Our poodle loving foreman who would love to tell you his tales about his large family of dogs over a cup of tea and piece of cake!

A friendly chappie with bundles of experience putting up marquees all over the country. You can be assured you are in very safe hands with Perry and his team

Our third foreman, Stefan is a bundle of energy and a fast-talker to boot! A cheerful cheeky chappy, Stefan is very good at what he does, making him very popular with our clients.

Paul has been with us from the very start. What Paul does not know about marquees is not worth knowing. Paul looks after all our fleet of vehicles, repairs and creates essential kit for us and generally makes himself indispensable in every way, every day.

Kat is our office manager and keeps everyone here on their toes!  She loves going out and about networking and spreading the word about Highfield.  She loves running and spending time with her ‘fur baby’ Ruby!

Gail has known the Chapman family 25 years and has recently come back to work for Highfield.  Gail has over 19 years’ experience in the marquee industry and is a fountain of knowledge!  A keen hockey player in her spare time, as well as looking after her 2 beautiful daughters.

The youngest member of the team, Laura is bright, bubbly and willing to take on any job that comes her way!  With a Director husband from Crown Catering Cambridge she comes with event experience, and loves to see the end result when helping clients plan their special day.  She saves her weekends for mummy daughter time!

Charlie has joined the family business to be with her fiancee, Director Chris Chapman and learn the trade! She is a smooth talker on the telephone and provides the office with much entertainment.  Charlie loves a catch up with friends over a glass or two of wine!

The only blonde in the office! -Pam has a serious eye for perfection and the most friendly of personalities.

Suzanne juggles several jobs, working as PA to Garry, Claire and Chris, as well as handling all matters HR. She is always smiling, regardless of what you throw at her. She is also a keen baker and is happy to share her wares with us, much to our delight

The office would not be the same without him….this cheeky chappy is very inquisitive and he loves a cuddle!