Where do you begin, with an empty room and stacks of tables and chairs to arrange for a special event? It can be an overwhelming task. But it doesn't have to be. With these tips, you will be set up in no time, and your room will look great!
Cocktail tables (pedestal, belly bar) Options:
- All seat 2 - 6 people
- 24" round
- 30" round
- 36" round
Banquet Tables Options:
- 6’ x 30" - Seats 6 to 8
- 8’ x 30" - Seats 8 to 10
Serpentine Tables Options:
- ¼ round
- ½ round
- These are aesthetically pleasing serving tables and can be configured in a variety of arrangements.
Round Tables Options:
- 54" - Seats 6 to 8
- 60" - Seats 8 to 10
- 66" - Seats 8 to 10
- 72" - Seats 10-12
Cocktail parties
- Standing
- 5 - 6 sq. ft. per person
- Partial Seating
- 10 - 15 sq. ft. per person
Receptions
- Partial Seating
- 8 sq. ft. per person
Dinners
- Oblong Tables
- 10 - 15 sq. ft. per person
- Round Tables of 10
- 10 - 15 sq. ft per person
Cathedral Seating
- Rows
- 7 sq. ft. per person
Dance Area
- 2 - 4 sq. ft. per person
The following formulas and dimensions allow for chair aisles and passage aisles. Increase allowances to accommodate wide traffic aisle(s), columns, service doors and unique room shapes.
Banquet style
For 24" service space behind 18" chair depth:
- Round guidelines
- Allow 54" between tables for chair space and food service
- Divide the room area in square feet by 10 for maximum seating
- Add an additional 2 sq. ft. per person for increased comfort
- Oblong guidelines
- Allow 60" between tables for back-to-back seating
- Divide the room area in square feet by 8 for maximum seating
- Add an additional 2 square feet per person for increased comfort
- Classroom style guidelines
- Allow 36" between tables for seating on one side of table only
- Increase allowance for two-sided seating or food service
- Divide the student seating area in square feet by 8
- Theater Style guidelines
- Allow 36" between rows of chairs
- Increase allowance for maximum comfort
- Divide audience seating area in square feet by 8
- Natural wood
- White Wood
- Resin Folding Chairs
- Bamboo Folding Chairs
- Chiavari Chairs
- Versailles Chairs
- Card or cocktail tables - 54" x 54" Square Linen
- 6’ Banquet Table - 54" x 108" Rectangle Linen
- 6’ Banquet Table - 60" x 120 Drape on Two Sides; 90" x 132" Drape on Four Sides
- 8’ Banquet Table - 60" x 120 or 72" x 144" Drape on Two Sides; 90" x 132" Drape on Four Sides
- 48" Round Table - 90" Linen
- 54" Round Table - 90" Linen
- 60" Round Table - 90" Drape 1/2 way to floor, 120" Drape to floor
- 66" Round Table - 120" Drape 1/2 way to floor, 130" Drape to floor
- 72" Round Table - 120" Drape 1/2 way to floor, 130" Drape to floor
- 30", 36", 48", 60" Round Table - 90" Round Linen
- Napkins - 20" x 20"
- Table skirts for buffets and head tables - 9’ and 14’