5ft Round Banqueting Table (152cm)

5ft Round Banqueting Table (152cm)

A 152cm (60-inch) diameter round banqueting table with an 18mm plywood top and brown hammer powder-coated folding steel legs. The 5ft round seats six to eight guests and occupies less floor space than the larger 6ft round, making it the right choice when you need circular dining in rooms with limited square metreage.

The 18mm plywood top provides a stable, flat surface for place settings, centrepieces, and service ware. At 76cm (30 inches) tall, the table sits at standard banqueting height, compatible with all standard banqueting and Chiavari chairs.

The folding steel legs feature a brown hammer powder-coated finish that resists scratches and corrosion during repeated setup and breakdown cycles. The brown colour disappears under tablecloths and avoids the visual distraction of bare metal when tables are used uncovered.

Capacity and Layout

Six guests sit with generous elbow room at the 5ft round. You can seat up to eight with tighter spacing, though place settings will overlap. For formal dining with full service (charger plates, multiple glasses, bread plates), six covers is the practical maximum.

Wedding planners use the 5ft round for intimate table groupings at smaller receptions. Corporate event managers deploy them for round-table discussions, workshop breakout areas, and networking lunches. Hotels use them in function rooms where the 6ft round would reduce walkway clearance below fire regulation minimums.

Setup and Storage

The legs fold inward and the table stores flat. One person can carry and position the table, though the round shape makes a two-person lift more comfortable over longer distances. The folding mechanism requires no tools and locks into position with a gravity catch.

Surface and Finish

The plywood surface is unfinished and requires a tablecloth for formal use. For casual events, the surface wipes clean. The plywood edge is exposed, so handle with care during transport to avoid chipping.

Buying in Bulk and Room Layout

Buyers often choose the 5ft round when they need a high guest count in rooms that cannot carry the footprint of a 6ft round. In a 100 person dining room, twelve tables of eight can feel crowded once you add service routes, while fourteen or fifteen tables of six to seven often give staff better access and guests more space to move. Planners still need to map chair pull back, aisle width, and fire exit routes before they commit to a final count. Most venues keep 120cm between table edges on main service runs and at least 90cm on guest routes where chairs back into the aisle.

Bulk buyers also look at stack height, lift weight, and van volume. The 5ft round stores flat, yet the circular top still takes more floor area than a 4ft rectangular stack. For fleets of 50 or 100 tables, many teams use upright table trolleys so staff can roll stock from warehouse to ballroom with less handling. If you stock mixed sizes, this table fills the gap between a compact 4ft round cake table and a 6ft round dinner table, which helps planners switch layouts without changing chair style or linen stock.

Pairing Suggestions and Venue Types

This size pairs well with Chiavari chairs for weddings, padded banqueting chairs for hotel dining, or black conference chairs for workshop pods and discussion groups. Caterers often place one 5ft round in the centre of a buffet room as a cake table, dessert island, or floral display, then use 6ft rectangular tables on the perimeter for service ware and hot food. Buyers in universities and council venues use the same table for stakeholder lunches, committee refreshment points, and alumni dinners. NHS charity events, school fundraisers, and hospitality suites also benefit from the round shape because guests can speak across the table without one side dominating the conversation.

Wedding planners often seat six when they want wider place settings, charger plates, and large centrepieces. Corporate planners may seat seven or eight for a tighter footprint during awards dinners or networking lunches. In a marquee, crews can place rounds in offset rows to keep clear sight lines to a stage and still hold a usable path for waiting staff. Buyers who need a matching look across several room zones often combine this size with the 6ft round for top tables, VIP clusters, or larger guest groups.

Care, Wear Points, and Use in Practice

Staff extend working life by carrying the table on edge, storing it dry, and keeping the top covered during long term storage. The exposed plywood edge needs more care than a PVC edged top, so crews should avoid knocking the rim against lifts, van doors, and metal racking. If the surface takes light marks, staff can clean it with a damp cloth and dry it before stacking. Formal venues almost always use a cloth, which protects the top and helps the fleet keep a smart appearance across a long event season.

The size and shape also affect load use. Round tables spread guest weight around the perimeter, but event teams still need to place heavy urns, stacked plates, or tall centrepieces with care. If you plan a dense room, ask staff to check that chairs can pull back without striking the next table and that exit routes stay clear after guests sit down. Those checks matter as much as the table count. Buyers who look after stock, train crews, and rotate tables through service can expect many years of commercial use from this format.

• Top material: 18mm plywood
• Leg finish: brown hammer powder-coated steel, folding
• Diameter: 152cm / 60 inches / 5ft
• Height: 76cm / 30 inches
• Seating capacity: 6–8 guests
• Use: indoor