Hire 22 inch linen napkins in white, black, ivory, burgundy, gold and red for weddings, dinners, bars and receptions.
Napkins finish each cover and pull the cloth colour into the place setting. Expo Hire supplies 22" linen napkins in white, black, ivory, burgundy, gold and red for weddings, banquets, gala dinners, corporate hospitality and formal private dining.
See also Tablecloth Hire, Napkin Hire, Chair Cover Hire, Cloths and Towels Hire and Runners and Sashes.
You should order one napkin per cover, then add 10% extra. That margin covers late guest adds, stained settings during setup and last-minute layout changes between the ceremony, drinks reception and dinner. A 100-cover dinner needs 110 napkins. A 240-cover gala needs 264 napkins. If the venue runs a long drinks reception before guests sit, planners add another small reserve for replacement settings near the top table or VIP tables.
Colour matching matters most when the napkin sits against a plain plate and glass set. White and ivory suit classic weddings and large conference dinners because they keep the table light. Black suits awards, brand launches and evening bars. Burgundy, gold and red add a stronger signal for winter weddings, charity balls and seasonal banquets. Many clients pair the napkin to the chair sash or runner rather than to the full tablecloth. That approach gives the room colour without changing every cloth on site.
The fold also changes the look. A flat fold on the plate keeps the layout clean and fast for large numbers. A cloth fold in the water or wine glass lifts the place setting and suits formal dinners where your team has setup time. Dinner napkins also differ from bar napkins. These 22" linen napkins are full dinner service napkins. If you run a prosecco bar, coffee point or canapé station, keep a separate plan for smaller service cloths and add them from Cloths and Towels Hire.
If you need a full match, pair your napkin order with tablecloths. If you want contrast, match the napkin to the runner or sash and keep the cloth base white or ivory.
Wedding planners often use ivory or white napkins on guest tables, then switch to gold or burgundy on the top table for a stronger frame in photos. Corporate teams often use black or white because those colours sit well with brand menus, clear glassware and plain china. Caterers also choose the fold by service pace. A plate fold helps fast setup on 300 covers. A glass fold helps on smaller dinners where the venue wants height and detail in the room shot.
If your event moves from a standing drinks reception to a seated meal, you can keep the tablecloth neutral and use the napkin to mark the dinner phase. That change works well with runners and sashes and chair covers because one accent colour can carry from the entrance through to the dining room.
Order one napkin per cover and add 10 percent extra. That reserve covers guest adds, stained settings and layout changes.
Yes. Expo Hire stocks 22 inch linen napkins in white, black, ivory, burgundy, gold and red so you can match or contrast with the tablecloths.
A plate fold suits large fast setups. A glass fold suits formal dinners where your team has more setup time and wants extra height on the table.
These are full dinner napkins. For polishing or service use behind the bar, add glass cloths or service cloths from the cloths and towels range.
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