Seating Arrangements
Use the following seating planner to help understand the space requirements for various event layouts. Of course, our experienced event planners are happy to guide you through the process of arranging seating for your event. Just give us a call.
Most tent installations require a site evaluation by our sales staff prior to installation. Site evaluations ensure that your location will accommodate the required tenting.
Seating Planner
| Seating Capacity for Tables |
| Table Size |
Number of People |
| 72 inch Round (6’) |
Seats 10 – 12 Adults |
| 60 inch Round (5’) |
Seats 8 – 10 Adults |
| 48 inch Round (4’) |
Seats 6 – 8 Adults |
| 36 inch Round (3’) |
Seats 3 – 5 Adults |
| 8 feet x 30 inch Rectangle/Banquet |
Seats 8 – 10 Adults |
| 6 feet x 30 inch Rectangle/Banquet |
Seats 6 – 8 Adults |
| 6 feet 30 inch Rectangle/Banquet |
Seats 8 – 10 Children |
| Party Seating |
| Table Size |
Square Feet per Person |
| Stand Up Cocktail |
5 – 6 Square Feet per Person |
| Cocktail Partial Seating |
8 Square Feet per Person |
| Buffet Dinner – Partial Seating |
8 Square Feet per Person |
| Sit-Down Dinner |
| Table Size |
Square Feet per Person |
| 5’ Round Tables of Eight |
12 Square Feet per Person |
| 5’ Round Tables of Ten |
10 Square Feet per Person |
| 8’ Banquet Tables of Eight |
10 Square Feet per Person |
| 8’ Banquet Tables of Ten |
8 Square Feet per Person |
| General Layout |
| Area |
Square Feet |
| Cathedral Seating – Rows |
5 – 6 Square Feet per Person |
| Dance Area |
2 Square Feet per Person |
| Disc Jockey |
50 Square Feet per DJ Table |
| Band Area |
10 Square Feet per Person |
| Drums |
20 Square Feet |
| Piano |
30 Square Feet |
| Grand Piano |
100 Square Feet |
| Bar Area |
100 Square Feet |
| Head Table of Four |
100 Square Feet |
Notes
- For round tables, allow 60" between tables for chairs.
- For chairs for cathedral seating, allow 36" between rows of chairs and allow 30" to 60" for aisle space.
Sample Chair Placement Guides
