Cocktail Parties
Standing ………….5-6 sq. ft. per person
Partial Seating ……8 sq. ft. per person
Reception
(Partial Seating) ….8 sq. ft. per person
Dinner
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
Banquet Style
For 24 in. service space behind 18 in. chair depth:
Round Guidelines:
Allow 54 in. 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 Guidelines:
Allow 60 in. between tables for back-to-back seating.
Divide the room area in sq. ft. by 8 for maximum seating.
Add an additional 2 sq. ft. per person for increased comfort
Classroom Style Guidelines:
Allow 36 in. 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.
Theater Style Guidelines:
Allow 36 in. between rows of chairs.
Increase allowance for maximum comfort.
Divide the audience seating area in sq. ft. by 8.
Formulas and dimensions above allow for chair aisles and passage aisles.
Increase allowances to accommodate wide traffic aisles/s, columns, service doors
and unique room shapes.
