Sizing tables, without the guesswork.
Short pieces on how many cloths, rolls and cutlery pieces a real event actually uses. Written by the people who pack the cartons.
Catering supplies checklist for new venues
The first month, not the opening night: cutlery boxes from covers per service, one 14 pack of cloths for a twelve-table room, and when a 200 ft roll is worth buying.
Holiday party table setup in one afternoon
A three-hour run-through from empty room to set table: five tables of cloths, 46 settings from one 150 piece box, and the ten-minute check before the doors open.
Sturdy cutlery that survives a buffet line
Wall thickness, handle length and the shoulder joint decide whether a disposable fork bends mid-service - plus the four checks to run on a box before you order.
Tableware quantities for a 150-guest wedding
A worked order list for 150 guests: 173 settings of cutlery, 15 tables of cloths, plates for a second pass, cups and napkins, and the pack sizes that decide each line.
Round vs rectangular tablecloths for event rooms
An 84 inch round cloth drops 12 inches on a 60 inch table but only 6 on a 72. How drop, pack counts and floor plan decide round vs rectangular tablecloths.
Heavy Duty Plastic Cutlery Sets: What 150 Pieces Actually Covers
Fifty forks, fifty knives, fifty spoons in one box - the guest count a 150 piece set really serves, and how to compare heavy duty cutlery before you buy.
Drink dispenser sizing for parties and buffets
A 3 gallon dispenser is 32 pours of 12 ounces. How to size a drink station by servings per guest, plan refill intervals and place the table.
Plastic vs paper plates for a 100-guest party
A hundred guests means 115 dinner plates on a served dinner and 150 on a buffet. How rigidity, ply count and case weight decide which plate you order.
How many cutlery sets do you need per guest?
One set per guest plus fifteen percent is the rule. Here is what that margin is doing, and how to turn a headcount into boxes of 150.
How much table cover roll do you actually need?
A 200 foot roll cuts about 24 cloths of 54 x 108 inch. How to work from the tables you own to the feet of film you should order.
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