Which Type of Banqueting Table is Best for Your Needs?

Are you arranging an event that requires banqueting tables? Do you need to know which type to select to best suit your requirements? There’s quite a lot to bear in mind when it comes to choosing the perfect tables for your occasion. After all, tables are a key piece of furniture for any event so you need to keep in mind the following:

- The number of guests attending

- The available space in your venue

- The type of event

- Indoors or outdoors

When you have answers to all of the above, you’re best placed to choose the right table for you.

Which Shape Of Table Should I Choose?

Banqueting tables can be round or rectangular, and the shape you choose depends on the nature of your event as well as the size of the venue.

If your event will be help in an open, large space, round tables work well. Round tables are also useful for smaller groups or for larger parties which are broken down into small groups, for example at weddings. Round banqueting tables are ideal for social events since they promote easy conversation, but as they take up more room, they’re only really suited to bigger rooms.

Rectangular banqueting tables, meanwhile, are perfect for use in narrow rooms in which you need to accommodate larger groups. Trestle tables also allow for easy conversation and although they aren’t as intimate as round tables, they’re ideal for conferences and corporate occasions.

How Big A Table Do I Need?

Banqueting tables come in a host of sizes to suit the requirements of different parties. The smallest round tables are just 3 feet in diameter and are ideal for seating around 4-6 people in comfort. Meanwhile, a 6-foot table will accommodate up to 12 people making it a good choice for larger groups.

When it comes to trestle tables, a 4-foot table can seat four adults in comfort while the largest size, the 6-foot table can seat up to 6 adults easily. It’s also easy to place several trestle tables next to each other end-to-end, which works well in a narrow, long space.

Which Material Should The Table Be Made From?

Banqueting tables are available in both plastic and wood. Which to choose depends on the nature of your event.

Plastic tables are affordable, convenient and lightweight, making them easy to move around. They’re quick and simple to out up and take down and this makes them a perfect choice for commercial events. They can be covered with a tablecloth for a smart look or used without for a clean appearance.

Wooden tables, on the other hand, are durable and strong, and their attractive finish makes them an excellent choice when trying to create a good impression. Affordable, reliable and versatile, wooden tables may be heavier and more awkward to move, but they are a good choice for corporate events and weddings where their stylish look is desirable.

Choosing Your Banqueting Table

Now that you have a better idea of how to choose the right banqueting table for your event, visit Front Row Furniture’s website to find the ideal furnishings for your occasion.