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Choosing the Right Tables for Your Event
The right tables play an important role in the comfort, flow and overall look of your event. If you’re hosting a wedding reception, corporate function, private celebration or community event, choosing the right table style helps create a functional and inviting space for your guests.
At Better Event Hire, we offer a wide range of tables for hire, including long trestle tables, round banquet tables, cocktail bar tables, café tables, coffee tables and side tables. Our collection is suitable for everything from formal dining and conferences to relaxed cocktail parties and lounge areas.
Not sure which tables are best for your event? Our experienced team can recommend the ideal table styles and quantities based on your guest numbers, venue layout and event type. We can also assist with complete event packages by pairing your tables with matching chairs, marquees, linen, tableware, bars and other event hire essentials.
What Type of Table Is Best for My Event?
Long Tables
Great for communal dining and making the most of marquee space.
Round Tables
A classic reception layout that encourages conversation and formal styling.
Cocktail Bar Tables
Ideal for standing events, casual networking and relaxed celebrations.
Coffee & Side Tables
Designed to complement lounge furniture and create relaxed seating areas for guests.
Cafe Tables
A space-efficient option for relaxed dining, cafés, networking events and outdoor functions
Popular Table Hire and Sizes
| Table Type | Size | Seats/Use |
|---|---|---|
2.4m x 0.76m |
8-10 guests | |
1.8m x 0.76m |
6-8 guests | |
2.4m x 1m |
8-10 guests | |
2.4m x 1.2m |
8-10 guests | |
1.8m Diameter |
8-10 guests | |
60cm Diameter |
4 guests | |
1.8m x 0.60m |
6-8 guests |
*Seating numbers depend on your table layout or floorplan
Frequently asked questions about table hire
How many people fit at a 2.4m table?
A standard 2.4m trestle table generally seats 8–10 guests, depending on table layout.
The seating arrangement would be 4x chairs each side (for 8 guests) with an additional 1x chair each end (for 10 guests).
What tables are best for weddings?
Round banquet tables create a traditional wedding reception layout, while long trestle tables are ideal for modern, rustic and marquee weddings.
Do you hire tables with chairs?
Can I hire tables for a marquee?
Yes. We regularly supply tables for marquee weddings, corporate functions and private events, and can recommend layouts based on your guest numbers and marquee size.
Can I hire table linen?
Yes. We offer table linen to suit many of our table styles, helping you create a polished and coordinated event space.
Do you deliver tables?
Looking for table hire near you?
Better Event Hire provides table hire for weddings, marquee events, corporate functions, birthdays, school events and private celebrations across the Southern Highlands, Wollondilly Shire, Canberra, Goulburn, Illawarra and Sydney areas.
Whether you are planning an intimate dinner for 20 guests or a wedding for 250 people, we have tables to suit your event style, floor plan and venue.
Popular Table Hire Uses
- Marquee events
- Corporate dinners
- Wedding receptions
- School functions
- Birthday parties
- Community events