Freqently Asked Questions

Q: How much area is needed to hold a cocktail party?

A: Cocktail Parties should be 5-6 sqft. per person standing and 8 sqft. per person for partial ////////seating.

Q: How much area is needed to hold a dinner party?

A: Dinner Parties are determined by types of tables and seating arrangements.

///////Oblong tables are 8 sq.ft. per person. Round table seating of 10 chairs 10 sq.ft. per person ///////and round tables of 6, 8, or 12 12 sq.ft. per person.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. ( View Chart)