Long table seating chart
Long tables read as a single banqueting room and they use awkward spaces better than rounds. The trade-off is that guests only talk to the people opposite and beside them, so who sits next to whom matters more than on a round table.
Eight per long table is the safe figure. Sixteen is possible with two rows of eight facing each other, but you lose the middle of the table to flowers.
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What this layout gives you
- Rectangular tables of eight, easy to line up in rows.
- Four seats on each long side; click a table to add more.
- Good for narrow rooms and for marquees.
- The printed plan shows every table where you placed it, so staff can lay the room out.
Questions
Do long tables need a head table?
No. Many couples sit in the middle of the longest table. If you want to be seen, a separate head table works better.
How wide should a banquet table be?
Between 75 and 90 cm. On the narrower ones a tall centrepiece leaves no room for the plates.
How do I seat couples on a long table?
Opposite each other, not side by side: they talk to their neighbours and still see each other.