Event Table Hire Guide

Table Hire Guide

Start with the event format. Seated dinners and standing receptions need different tables, and getting the shape and size right avoids awkward room layouts on the day.


Table types we hire

Round banqueting tables

The standard for wedding breakfasts and gala dinners. Round tables encourage conversation across the whole table and photograph well. Available in 5ft (seats 8–10) and 6ft (seats 10–12) diameters.

Best for: weddings, award dinners, gala events, corporate dinners

Rectangular banqueting tables

The flexible workhorse for conferences, training sessions and buffets. Available in 4ft and 6ft lengths. Tiles efficiently for classroom-style layouts. Also used for top tables at weddings and buffet stations.

Best for: conferences, training, buffets, top tables, exhibitions

Oval banqueting tables

Boardroom and AGM use. A single oval surface for 10–14 delegates. Available in 90" x 40" and 96" x 50" sizes. Suits executive meetings and formal dinners where a single shared surface is preferred.

Best for: boardroom meetings, AGMs, top tables

Poseur tables

Standing-height tables for receptions, bars and networking events. Smaller footprint than seated tables — more guests per square metre. Guests stand around them for drinks and informal conversation. Pairs well with bar stools.

Best for: receptions, networking events, bars, exhibitions

Trestle tables

Heavy-duty folding tables for outdoor events, markets, catering stations and buffets. Folds flat for transport. Robust surface handles outdoor conditions.

Best for: outdoor events, buffets, markets, community events

Table seating capacities

TableSizeComfortable seatingMaximum
5ft Round152cm dia.8–910
6ft Round183cm dia.10–1112
4ft Rectangular122cm x 76cm46 (inc. ends)
6ft Rectangular183cm x 76cm68 (inc. ends)
Oval 90" x 40"229cm x 102cm8–1012

For full room layout planning, see the Venue Capacity Guide.

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