Let our experience help you set up your party, banquet, meeting or reception. Where do you begin, with an empty room and stacks of tables and chairs to arrange for a special event? It can be an overwhelming task. But it doesn't have to be. With some tips from our rental professionals, you'll be set up in no time, and your room will look great.

Table Selection and Seating Capacity
Cocktail tables (pedestal)
Options:
• 30" round
• All seat 2 to 6
Card Tables
• 30" x 30"
• Seats 4
Banquet Tables
Options:
• 6' x 30"
Seats 6 to 8
• 8' x 30"
Seats 8 to 10
Serpentine Tables
Options:
• ¼ round (large or small)
These are aesthetically pleasing serving tables and can be configured in a variety of arrangements.
Round Tables
Options:
• 48"
Seats 6 to 8
• 60"
Seats 8 to 10
• 72"
Seats 10-12

Party Seating and Space Information
Cocktail Parties
• Standing 5-6 sq. ft. per person
• Partial Seating 8 sq. ft. per person
Receptions
• Partial Seating 8 sq. ft. per person
Dinners
• Oblong Tables 8 sq. ft. per person
• Round Tables of 10 10 sq. ft per person
• Round. Tables of 6, 8 or 12 12 sq. ft per person
Cathedral Seating
• Rows 6 sq. ft. per person
Dance Area
2-4 sq. ft. per person

Seating Arrangements
The following formulas and dimensions allow for chair aisles and passage aisles. Increase allowances to accommodate wide traffic aisle(s), columns, service doors and unique room shapes.
Banquet Style
For 24" service space behind 18" chair depth:
Round Guidelines
• Allow 54" between tables for chair space and food service
• Divide the room area in square feet by 10 for maximum seating
• Add an additional 2 sq. ft. per person for increased comfort

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Oblong Guidelines
• Allow 60" between tables for back-to-back seating
• Divide the room area in square feet by 8 for maximum seating
• Add an additional 2 square feet per person for increased comfort
Classroom Style Guidelines
• 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 square feet by 8
Theater Style Guidelines
• Allow 36" between rows of chairs
• Increase allowance for maximum comfort
• Divide audience seating area in square feet by 8

Chair Selection
Natural wood
• Slatted seat
• Straight back
• Padded white seat
White Wood
• Traditional garden chair
• Padded white seat
Samsonite (White or Neutral Color)
• Metal frame
• Molded contour and back

Table Linens
• 54" x 54" card or cocktail tables
• 60" x 120" fits 6' or 8' banquet tables
• 90" x 156" fits 6' or 8' banquet tables
• 72" x 72" topper fits 48", 60" & 72" round tables
• 84" x 84" topper fits 72" round tables
• 90" Round fits 30", 36", 48", 60" tables (drapes 30" to 36" to floor)
• 120" Round fits 60" and 72" tables (drapes 60" to floor)
• 17" x 17" size napkins
• 8' and 13' table skirts for buffets and head tables

Other Rental Items for your party, reception, banquet or business meeting:
Count on a Tejas Party Rental professional to help you with your event. Were the experts at:
• Setting up table and seating arrangements
• Providing catering referrals
• Renting tables, chairs, china, glassware and event accessories