Seating and Space Requirements

We have some guidelines to help you determine how much space to allow for the people you are accommodating. Guidelines and dimensions allow for chair aisles and passage aisles. Increase allowances to accommodate wider aisles or unique room shapes.

Guest Accommodations

Cocktail Parties	Standing	5-6 sq. ft./person
	Partial Seating	8 sq. ft./person

Dinner	Rectangle tables	8 sq. ft./person
	Round tables of 10	10 sq. ft./person
	Round tables of 6, 8, 12	12 sq. ft./person

Dance Area		2-4 sq. ft./person

Seating Arrangements

Round Tables

Allow 54" between tables for chair space and food delivery. Divide the room area in square feet by 10 for maximum seating. Add an additional 2 sq. ft. per person for increased comfort.

Classroom Style

Allow 36" between tables for seating on one side of table only. Increase allowances for two-sided seating or food service. Divide the seating area in square feet by 8 for maximum seating.

Rectangular Tables

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 sq. ft. per person for increased comfort.

Theater Style

Allow 36" between rows of chairs. Increase allowance for increased comfort. Divide the audience seating area in square feet by 8 for maximum seating.

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