Party Seating & Space Information
Cocktail Parties (stand up) 5-6 Sq. Ft./Person
Cocktail Parties (mixed) 8 Sq. Ft./Person
Reception, Tea Type (mixed) 8 Sq. Ft./Person
Dinner, Oblong Tables 8 Sq. Ft./Person
Dinner, Round Tables of 6, 8, or 10 10 Sq. Ft./Person
Dinner, Round Tables of 12 12 Sq. Ft./Person
Aside from main 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 an 18" chair depth.
For Banquet Style Seating
To determine the number of people your room will accommodate, when using oblong tables; divide the room area (square footage) by 8. When using round tables, divide the room area by 10. These figures are for maximun seating. If space is available, for more comfortable seating, allow an additional 2-5 sq. ft. per person.
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