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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!
Table selection and seating capacity
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
Party seating and space information
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
Seating arrangements
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
A choice of chairs
Natural wood
White Wood
Resin Folding Chairs
Bamboo Folding Chairs
Chiavari Chairs
Versailles Chairs
The final touch: Table Linens
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’
