Seating Arrangements
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 ten |
10 sq. ft./person |
| Cathedral seating (seating in rows) |
6 sq. ft./person |
| Dance area |
2 to 4 sq. ft./person |
Seating Guide
To determine the number of people your room or tent will accommodate, divide the area of the space (square footage) by the following numbers based on type of seating:
| Banquet Style Seating |
8 |
| Classroom Style Seating |
8 |
| Theatre Style Seating |
6 |
For example, in a 400 sq. ft. tent you can accommodate the following number of persons:
| Banquet Style Seating |
(400 sq ft / 8 ) = 50 guests |
| Classroom Style Seating |
(400 sq ft / 8 ) = 50 guests |
| Theatre Style Seating |
(400 sq ft / 6 ) = 66 guests |
Table & Chair Spacing
Round
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Oblong
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Banquet Style
Aside from the main traffic areas, allow 54" between round tables for chair and service space and 60" between oblong tables where seating is back-to-back. This permits 24" service space behind 18" chair depth.
Banquet, Dinner Meetings, And Buffet Layouts
The following diagrams will help you determine your table layout and linen needs.
4 Serpentine Cloths
4 Serpentine Tables
2 6' Tables
2 54" X 120" Cloths
4 13' Skirts
2 8' Skirts |
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1 5' Round Table
1 90" Round Cloth
2 8' Skirt |
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4 Serpentine Tables
4 Serpentine Cloths
1 13' Skirts
2 8' Skirts |
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3 Serpentine Tables
3 Serpentine Cloths
2 4' Round Tables
2 90" Round Cloths
3 13' Skirts
1 8' Skirt |
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1 8' or 6' Table
1 Banquet Cloth
1 13' Skirt
1 8' Skirt |
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2 Serpentine Tables
2 Serpentine Cloths
2 13' Skirts |
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1 4' Round Table
1 90" Round Cloth
1 13' Skirt |
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