Let our experience help you set up your party, banquet, meeting or reception. 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 some tips from your area rental professional, you'll be set up in no time, and your room will look great.
Table Selection and Seating Capacity
Cocktail tables (pedestal)
• 30" round - seat 2 to 6
• 36" round - seat 2 to 6
Card Tables
• 30" x 30" - seats 4
Banquet Tables
• 6' x 30" - seats 6 to 8
• 8' x 30" - seats 8 to 10
Serpentine Tables
• ¼ round
These are aesthetically pleasing serving tables and can be configured in a variety of arrangements.
Round Tables
• 48" - seats 6 to 8
• 60" - seats 8 to 10
• 72" - seats 10-12
Party Seating and Space Information
Cocktail Parties
• Standing 5-6 sq. ft. per person
• Partial Seating 8 sq. ft. per person
Receptions
• Partial Seating 8 sq. ft. per person
Dinners
• Oblong Tables 8 sq. ft. per person
• Round Tables of 10 10 sq. ft per person
• Round. Tables of 6, 8 or 12 12 sq. ft per person
Cathedral Seating
• Rows 6 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