6-Foot, 8-Foot, Round or Cocktail Tables: Which Should You Rent?

Now that you know approximately how many tables you'll need, the next step is deciding which table style best fits your event.

6-Foot Rectangular Tables

Best for:

• Backyard birthdays
• Buffets
• Limited space
• Kids' tables

Comfortably seats: 6

Maximum: 8

Pros:

• Easier to fit into smaller spaces
• Flexible layouts
• Great for food service
  

8-Foot Rectangular Tables

Best for:

• Larger families
• Community events
• Graduation parties
• Church gatherings
  
  Comfortably seats: 8
  Maximum: 10

Pros:

Fewer tables needed
Long banquet-style seating
Great for larger guest counts

60-Inch Round Tables

Best for:

• Baby showers
• Weddings
• Family dinners
• Conversation
  
  Comfortably seats: 6
  
  Maximum: 8
  
  Pros:
  
  Encourages conversation
  Elegant appearance
  No one sits at the "end"
  

30-Inch Cocktail Tables

Best for:

• Mingling
• Appetizers
• Drink stations
  Open houses
• Graduation parties
  
  30" height: Seated use
  
  42" height: Standing conversation
  

Still not sure which tables are best for your space?

Read our next Partai Planning Guide:

How Much Space Do I Need for Tables, Chairs, and Guest Walkways?