Party Seating

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Cocktail Parties

  • Standing 5-6 sq.ft. per person
  • Partial Seating 8 sq.ft. per person

Dinner Parties

  • 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

Seating Arrangements

  • Cathedral Seating (Rows) 6 sq.ft. per person.
  • Banquet Style For 24″ service space behind 18″ chair depth. Allow 54″ between tables for chair space and food service. Divide the room area in sq.ft. by 10 for maximum seating. Add an additional 2 sq.ft. per person for increased comfort.
  • Oblong Allow 60″ between tables for back-to-back seating. Divide the room area in sq.ft. by 8 for maximum seating. Add additional 2 sq.ft. per person for increased comfort.
  • Classroom Style 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 sq.ft. by 8.
  • Theatre Style Allow 36″ between rows of chairs. Increase allowance for maximum comfort. Divide the audience seating area in sq.ft. by 8.