Banqueting chairs from Chiavari to cross back, wishbone and wood frame styles. Live stock, online pricing and booking.
Banqueting chairs cover the full range of formal dining seating — from classic Chiavari and Cross Back styles to Wishbone chairs and upholstered banqueting seats. All are designed for stacking, making them practical for ballroom and function room setups where chairs need to be stored between sessions.
| Chair | Style | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Black Chiavari | Slatted wood, black finish, black pad | Corporate dinners, modern weddings, award ceremonies |
| White Chiavari | Slatted wood, white finish, ivory pad | Summer weddings, outdoor receptions |
| Limewash Chiavari | Slatted wood, limewash finish | Barn and country house events, rustic themes |
| Cross Back (Oak) | Oak-finish ladder back, separate ivory pad | Vineyard weddings, garden parties, relaxed dining |
| Wishbone Chair | Beech frame, woven rattan seat | Contemporary events, design-forward venues |
| Wooden Banqueting Chairs | Painted wood in black/red, gold/red, white/gold | Themed banquets, theatrical events, balls |
Order one chair per guest for a seated dinner. Add 5–10% contingency for late RSVPs and last-minute additions. For ceremonies where chairs will be moved from a ceremony space to a reception room, ensure chair quantities cover both room configurations simultaneously if they cannot be moved between sessions.
Browse round tables and trestle tables to pair with your chair order. Linen hire covers tablecloths and napkins for the complete table set.
Chiavari chairs — particularly black and white — are the most commonly hired across all event types. Cross Back and Wishbone chairs are popular choices for weddings and more relaxed dinner formats.
Chiavari chairs are supplied with a seat pad included. Cross Back chairs offer an optional separate ivory pad. Wooden banqueting chairs are seat-only with no pad option.
For busy summer and Christmas weekends, booking 4–6 weeks ahead is advisable. Use the live stock checker on each product page to confirm availability for your specific date.
Expo Hire does not charge a security deposit. A free minor damage waiver covers minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage is charged at 10 times the hire price. Full details in our terms and conditions.
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For orders over £1,000, you can confirm a booking with a 25% deposit and pay the balance up to 28 days before delivery. The checkout offers this automatically. Full details in our terms and conditions.
