12x12 Canopy Tent for Hire (3.6 × 3.6 m)
The 12x12 canopy tent: our smallest canopy, a flat roof on a square frame 3.6 m a side, open all round, with drapes gathered at each leg. KSh 6,000 per tent a day; our crew raises it and later strikes it.
1 × KSh 6,000 = KSh 6,000 · deposit KSh 3,000
- Setup, teardown & collection included
- 50% deposit secures your date
- Transport charged by distance: check it for your venue
One small canopy includes
Counted from when it stands: 24 hours. Not included: transport, set by how far you are; tables, chairs, cloths and balloons; damage beyond ordinary wear.
- The square frame with its roof and leg drapes
- Raising it and holding it steady
- Striking it when your day is over
What it costs
The hire, and the 50% deposit that holds your date. Transport charged by distance, added on your quote.
A children's party table: 1 12x12 canopy KSh 6,000 + 1 kids' table, 2 × 6 ft KSh 1,000 = KSh 7,000 before transport.
- 1 canopyKSh 6,000deposit KSh 3,000
- 2 canopiesKSh 12,000deposit KSh 6,000
- 3 canopiesKSh 18,000deposit KSh 9,000
How big is a 12x12 tent?
- 113 m² of shadeOur listing gives 3.6 m a side; 12 ft is 3.66 m, so the labels agree.
- 2Listed for 10One table and its chairs; American Tent's dinner allowance gives about 11 on this floor.
- 3About 18 standingAmerican Tent's cocktail figure, scaled from 100 sq ft to our 139.5.
- 4No sidesOpen on all four; drapes at the legs.
How big is a 12x12 tent?
Twelve feet a side, which our listing gives as 3.6 m, so about 13 square metres of shade. That is roughly the floor of a small bedroom. A pop-up gazebo sold as 3 × 3 m covers 9 m², so this canopy gives you nearly half as much again, enough for a table and the chairs round it with a little room to move. It is the smallest of our three canopy sizes and the one meant for a single job: shade over the top table, the cake, the gifts, a buffet line, or a children's table at a garden birthday.
How many people under a 12x12 canopy?
Our listing says 10, which is one table's worth. The nearest row in American Tent's capacity chart is its 10 × 10 ft tent: 100 sq ft, with 13 people standing, 10 served from a buffet, or 8 seated for a meal. American Tent is a US tent seller. Our canopy is 139.5 sq ft, so scale those up and you get about 18 standing or 11 seated at dinner. The same table allows 80 sq ft for a 6 ft banquet table with its eight chairs, and 100 sq ft for a 60-inch round one. So one table fits well; two is a squeeze. A dressed round table for eight, 1.5 m across, sits in the middle with space behind every chair.
Does a 12x12 canopy tent have sidewalls?
No. It is open on all four sides, with drapes gathered at each leg rather than walls, and no walls are listed for it. That is the point of it at a garden party: guests walk up from any side and the table stays in view for photos. The drapes are tied back, not drawn. If you need sides that close, look at our high peak tents on the small tent for hire side of the range. Rain? With no walls, wind-blown rain reaches the table whatever the roof is made of, so check the roof with us when you book if showers are likely.
Canopy tent 12x12 or a bigger one?
For a seated party, size up. Our planner counts 10 of these for 50 diners, which is a row of roofs and gaps; the 17x17 canopy has twice this floor, and the large canopy tent four times. Every size and its price is on our gazebo tent for hire page. Keep the 12x12 for a focal point beside the main tent: the cake on an elegance cake stand, or the food kept hot in chafing dishes along a buffet.
Price and setting up
One canopy is KSh 6,000 for 24 hours, counted from when it stands, and our crew both puts it up and takes it down. Transport is quoted on the road distance from Uthiru; 50% of the quote confirms the booking. Tell us whether it stands on grass or paving, and where any pipes or cables run. Once it is up, nobody moves a leg; call us and we send someone.
Sources: American Tent (US tent seller), tent sizes and capacity table, read 2026-10-24.
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12x12 canopy questions
How much is a 12x12 canopy tent to hire?
KSh 6,000 per tent for a day, with our crew raising and striking it; transport is extra.
How big is a 12x12 tent?
3.6 × 3.6 m, about 13 m²: one table and its chairs, or about 18 people standing.
Does it have sides?
No. It is open on all four sides, with drapes gathered at the legs.
Is it enough for a party of 30?
Not seated. Take the 17 × 34 ft canopy, or a high peak tent.
Can we move or adjust the tent after it is set up?
No — and this is the rule that causes real injuries when it is ignored. Once our crew has rigged and secured a tent, nobody may remove, loosen, reposition or interfere with the ropes, weights, anchors, poles or structural components. If something needs to change, call us and we will send someone. Before we install, please tell us about any underground electrical cables, water pipes, drainage, irrigation, gas lines or septic systems, because we anchor into the ground. Open flames, charcoal jikos, BBQ grills, unapproved heaters, fireworks and hot cooking equipment must not be placed against or inside a tent without our prior approval. We will stop installation, change a setup or dismantle equipment where continuing would create a serious safety risk.
What do you need to know about my venue?
Everything that would surprise a driver with a loaded lorry. Tell us in advance about stairs, lifts, narrow access, long carrying distances, restricted parking, security procedures, loading restrictions, difficult terrain, muddy or unstable ground, limited setup hours and any venue-specific rules. We need hard-standing access for a 3–10 ton lorry to within about 30 metres of the setup point; where that is not possible a porterage charge from KSh 5,000 per hour applies for the extra manual labour. The setup area should be cleared and safe at the agreed time — waiting beyond 60 minutes is charged from KSh 3,000 per hour. None of this is designed to catch you out; it is all avoidable with one message before the day.
