TABLES, TABLE LINENS AND PLACE SETTING

Be sure to ask your event venue manager about all of the fees! Some venues may include banquet tables, guest tables and chairs in their venue rental fee and some may charge a fee for providing those, with an additional fee for setting them up and taking them down.

Event Tables

Tables used for special event catering are typically Banquet tables, Round tables and/or Cocktail Leaners, also known as Highboys.

Banquet (or Rectangular) Catering Tables

These are typically used for buffets, beverage stations and sometimes for seating. They are rectangular-shaped, come in various lengths and are the most used, with the most common sizes being in lengths of 6 feet and 8 feet. Be sure to ask what size will be used so your table linens will adequately cover the table.  Example of terminology…. An 8-foot (‘) table is commonly called an 8’ Banquet table. For more information or for our recommendations, ask us to design your special event. You can also refer to our  Party Rental Table Seating Guide.

Round Catering Tables

Larger round tables are often used for guest seating while the smaller ones can be used for dessert tables, wedding cake tables, chocolate fountain tables and for other uses. They are called “rounds” and  sizes are described by their diameter in inches (“) so a 60″ round table is called a 60″ round. The most common rental table sizes for round tables are 48″, 60″ and 72”. For more information or for our recommendations, ask us to design your special event. You can also refer to our  Party Rental Table Seating Guide.

Cocktail Leaners or Highboys

These are great for when you want guests to mix and mingle; a cocktail party and to supplement guest seating already being used. They are taller than ordinary tables and designed so guests can stand around them. Though they do not require chairs, rental chairs are available for them. When you rent these tables, most people plan for their guests to “rest” their food and drink on the table while eating. If these types of tables are used, we recommend that the menu items selected be one to two-bite items. Ask us and we’ll be glad to help you design your special event.  You can also refer to our  Party Rental Table Seating Guide.

Table Linens

Table linens may also be included in your venue rental or they may be an additional charge. Some event venues don’t provide them but your caterer might. They come in a myriad of sizes and colors and different tables require different sizes. The length of the table linens you want also determines the size you will need.

For a guide for table sizes, seating capacity for tables and table linen choices, here’s a useful Party Rental Table Seating Guide.

Place Setting Rentals

Your type of place setting is typically determined by your menu… china, glassware and flatware or disposable place settings such as acrylic or eco-friendly. There are many colors, designs and patterns you can use to create the table setting you want. Having the correct quantities of everything is paramount for any special event. We can provide all you need to be sure you have the correct sizes and quantities, so your special event is flawless.

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Table Setting

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