Banquet tables for restaurants are becoming more common in today’s businesses. Whether you will use them 1 or 100 times a year, it is a good idea to have some banquet tables on hand in case there is an impromptu meeting or if the holiday party is going to be held on-site one year. There are a number of factors that go into choosing the right banquet tables for your company such as shape, size, material and weight. It is important to know the amount of space you have to work with before purchasing any number of banquet tables that may or may not fit.

One of the first things you should do before buying restaurant banquet tables is to decide on the shape that you want. Consider these shapes when making your choice:

1. Stay safe with traditional rectangular restaurant banquet tables basics.

2. Reserve circular banquet tables for parties and other social events.

3. Check with your banquet table manufacturers before settling on serpentine shaped tables.

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Think about typical rectangular banquet tables because of their versatility

Rectangular tables for banquets are not only good for banquets and parties, but they are perfect for those office meetings and conferences that you may have throughout the year. These tables are the easiest to arrange, as well as the easiest to store. Because rectangular banquet tables for restaurants come in many different lengths, you can get the right size for your needs, without sacrificing space in the room that you may need for other reasons.

I recommend: Check out the Palmer Snyder website for a number of rectangular banquet tables, like these plywood ones. When looking for rectangular banquet tables, look at the Chairs 1000 website. They have a large selection of tables, including this seamless urethane one.

Keep circular restaurant banquet tables on hand for parties and break room uses

Use circular tables for banquets for company events like holiday parties and in lunch and break rooms. Round folding banquet tables aren't the best choice for conferences and meetings because there will always be people unable to see the speaker or the displays. Additionally, these tables take up more space in a room and generally fit less people at them than their rectangular cousins.

I recommend: Look to Hertz Furniture Systems for all of your round banquet table needs. This laminate table will be a great addition to any lunch or break room. The Resilient Furniture website will set you up with the perfect circular restaurant banquet tables for your event.

Expand your options by purchasing serpentine banquet tables for restaurants

If you having a problem knowing how to arrange your tables, then serpentine restaurant banquet tables are something to consider. These tables can be stand alone or grouped in 2 or more to create circles or half circles. Banquet tables in this shape are becoming more and more common in today's meeting and conference rooms because of the large number of arrangements available. Not all manufacturers of banquet tables make this shape, though. So check ahead of time before committing to a vendor.

I recommend: Consider HotelSupplyExperts.com the next time you are in the market for serpentine banquet tables for your conference or party. Event Equipment Sales is the right place to go when you’re looking for odd-shaped banquet tables like these serpentine ones.

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• •  It may be a good idea to stock up on different shapes of banquet tables. This will give you more versatility when it comes to arranging the rooms for the different events your company hosts.

Banquet tables are ideal for restaurants that have an extra dining room or event room, or that provide off-premises catering. Banquet tables for restaurants come in a variety of styles, shapes and sizes. Even restaurants with limited storage space can purchase folding banquet tables, which take up a fraction of the room of traditional tables.

There are many banquet table manufacturers throughout the United States. Most manufacturers of banquet tables also sell banquet chairs, often at wholesale prices.

Before selecting banquet tables, ask yourself the following:

1. Where will the tables be used? Indoors, outdoors or both?
2. What type of table will be best for my business?
3. How much room do I have for storage?

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Select the right size banquet table

Banquet tables are ideal for restaurants that need temporary extra seating, or for catering off-premise events. If you are tight on space, look for tables that fold up for easy storage or styles that have removable tops.

I recommend: BanquetTables.com sells durable folding tables for banquets, as well as banquet chairs. Celina Tables and Chairs manufacture banquet tables for restaurants and pedestals that can be taken apart for quick storage.

Find the right shape for your banquet room

Banquet tables come in squares, rounds and rectangles. Rounds are ideal for social parties, such as weddings, while rectangles are better suited for business meetings. Rounds take up more space than rectangles, but they allow for better flow of conversation.

I recommend: 1stfoldingchairs.com carries a large variety of tables, from small squares that seat two people to large rounds that seat up to 12 people. Belson is one of many banquet table manufacturers that offer easy-to-transport, lightweight aluminum tables, ideal for off-premises catering events.

Dress up your banquet tables

Banquet tables are not always pretty to look at. Many tables have plywood tops and steel legs that require table skirting and tablecloths to hide them. Even banquet chairs can use some dressing up, with chair slips and covers.

I recommend: Gary Manufacturing offers a wide variety of table linens, including table skirting, tablecloths, and chair covers. They can even add custom screen printing. Linen Company sells linens for banquet chairs and tables at wholesale prices.

Don't forget the banquet chairs

What's a banquet table without chairs? Chairs come in just as many styles and finishes as banquet tables. You can select from simple metal folding chairs to white resin folding chairs, which are popular at weddings.

I recommend: Stacks and Stacks sells high quality wooden folding chairs in a variety of finishes, including oak, white and teak. Purchase some inexpensive metal folding chairs in a number of colors through Atlas Chairs and Tables.

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• •  If you don't want to invest in restaurant banquet tables and chairs, you can rent both through most party supply companies. They also offer rental linens. Keep in mind that while renting banquet tables is far cheaper than purchasing them outright, buying the tables will save you a lot more money in the long run.

Restaurant banquet tables come in many different sizes, shapes and materials. The cost of these tables for banquets depends on the size and material. It is important to have an idea of the type of table you want to buy in order to properly budget for this expense. Think about how often you will use these tables, and how long you want to keep them around.

The first step in finding the right kind of table for your needs is deciding what kind of material you want to tables to be made from. Consider these options when making your decision:

1. Invest in higher-priced metal banquet tables that will last.

2. Look into wooden banquet tables for restaurants when you want something in the mid-price range.

3. Go with plastic folding banquet tables to get the job done economically.

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Look to sturdy, metal banquet tables if you want to use the tables for years to come

Metal tables are the perfect solution for your business if you want banquet tables that will be sturdy and last a long time. These hefty tables can withstand wear and tear for years to come. They are the most expensive of all of the restaurant banquet tables, but this investment may be worth it if you will be getting a lot of future use out of them.

I recommend: The Tables 21 website provides a variety of metal restaurant banquet tables from around $100.00 all the way up to around $1100.00. Belson Outdoors sells these aluminum restaurant banquet tables on their website for prices that range from around $250.00 up to around $450.00.

Try wooden banquet tables for restaurants when you want quality without spending a fortune

Wooden tables for banquets are the middle of the road when it comes to price. Most banquet table manufacturers use plywood to make their tables, resulting in lower costs, but also lower quality. If you are thinking about wooden banquet tables for restaurants then make sure you pay attention to the thickness of the wooden tabletop to get an idea of its durability.

I recommend: SeatingExpert.com has these great wooden restaurant banquet tables starting at around $70.00 per table. There are volume discounts available. Galasource Ventures offers wooden banquet tables such as this 8 foot by 2 ½-foot table for around $120 and up.

Get the job done without breaking the bank with plastic banquet tables

Plastic banquet tables are the most economical of the banquet table materials. If you are looking for a cheaper table to stock up on, this would be your best choice. They are lightweight and durable. Many of these types of tables are folding banquet tables, making storage and transport quick and easy.

I recommend: The Restaurant Bar Furniture website sells many different types of plastic restaurant banquet tables ranging in price from around $60.00 up to around $250.00. Check out BanquetTables.com for a huge selection of plastic restaurant banquet tables that range in price from around $50.00 up to about $500.00.

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• •  Consider gathering information from your banquet table providers on the pricing and costs of restaurant banquet tables of different sizes and shapes. You never know when the need will arise to have a table size or formation different from what your business normally uses.