Event equipment rental in Mauritius
Diwali: light and hospitality
For Diwali, homes are lit up and family and neighbours are welcomed with sweets. Festoon lights, tables for trays, tents for the yard: book early, demand is high the same week across the island.
Check availability on my dateQuantity guide
Rules of thumb for an outdoor event (yard, garden), to adjust with the provider.
| Equipment | 30 guests | 60 guests | 120 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 × 12 m tents (~50 seated each) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Chairs (some families sit partly on the floor) | 30 | 60 | 120 |
| Sound system with a microphone for the officiant | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tables for offerings and the meal | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Plates (2 per guest) | 60 | 120 | 240 |
| Lighting (evening) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Generator | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Checklist
- Number of guests (seated or standing)
- Truck access and ground (grass, sand, concrete, tiles)
- Power on site or a generator
- Rain plan: closed tents or tent sides
- Contact person on the day
Recommended lead times
- 3 to 6 weeks before: book the equipment, especially around festivals and long weekends.
- 1 week before: confirm guest numbers, address and access.
- The day before: someone on site for delivery and set-up.
The first providers are arriving
Kotlafet is opening: the island's equipment rental companies are signing up right now. Describe your event and our team will connect you with a provider. Are you a provider? Sign up, it's free during the launch.
Good to know
- Festoon lights go first: book them several weeks ahead.