Seating Arrangement

Table Selection and Seating

Party Seating and Space Information

A Rule of Thumb

*information from American Rental Association Rental Center.

Seating Arrangements  

Banquet Style

Oblong

Allow 60" between oblong tables for chair and service space. This permits 24" service space behind 18" chair depth.

 

Round

Allow 60" between round tables for chair and service space.  This permits 24" service space behind 18" chair depth.

 

Classroom Style

Classroom style or theater style where seating is one side of the table, allow 36" between tables. 

Theater Style

Classroom style or theater style where seating is one side of the table, allow 36" between tables.
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Table Selection and Seating Capacity

Cocktail Tables - Pedestal Type

24" Rd., 30" Rd., 36" Rd.

Will Seat 2 to 6 persons, depending on use

Card Tables

30"x30" - Seats 4

Banquet

6' x 30" - Seats 6-8

8' x 30" Seats 8-10

1/4 Rd. Serpentines and 1/2 Rd.- Aesthetically pleasing and different arrangement use.

Round

48" - Seats 6-8

60" - Seats 8-10

72" - Seats 10-12

Party Seating and space Information
Cocktail parties (stand up) 5 to 6 Sq. Ft./person
Cocktail parties (some seated) 8 Sq. Ft./person
Reception, tea type (some seated) 8 Sq. Ft./person
Dinner, using oblong tables 8 Sq. Ft./person
Dinner, using round tables of 10 10 Sq. Ft./person
Dinner, using round tables of 6, 8 or 12 12 Sq. Ft./person
Cathedral seating (seating in rows) 6 Sq. Ft./person
Dance Area 2 to 4 Sq. Ft./person
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A Rule of Thumb

For Banquet Style Seating

To determine the number of people your room will accommodate.... When using oblong tables, divide the room area (sq.ft.) by 8.  When using round tables, divide the room area (sq.ft.) by 10.  These figures are for maximum seating.  If space is available for more comfortable seating, allow and additional 2 sq.ft. per person.

For Classroom Style Seating

Divide the "student" seating area (sq.ft.) by 8

For Theater Style Seating

Divide "spectator" seating area (sq.ft.) by 6.

This method of figuring allows for chair and passage aisle.  It does not allow for problems caused by wide traffic aisle, location of column, service doors or unique room shapes.  It is useful for a quick, general approximation.

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