National Event Supply: Blog Blog https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:08:52 GMT urn:store:1:blog:post:612 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/coronavirus-covid-19-update-from-national-event-supply Coronavirus COVID-19 Update from National Event Supply <p>To our Valued Community,</p> <p>With the social and economic uncertainty driven by COVID-19, the hospitality, events and food service industries are facing unprecedented challenges. In just weeks, we have transitioned from strong industries to suddenly experiencing significant reductions in all operations and in many cases total shutdown of businesses.</p> <p>Similar to other companies in our industries, National Event Supply has been working through various provincial government mandates as they put restrictions on business operations to eliminate the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, due to the most recent Ontario provincial mandate, National Event Supply, along with other non-essential businesses, must shut down operations from March 24<sup>th</sup> at 11:59PM ET for 14 days.</p> <p>If you have placed an order online, by phone or by email, we will process the order as soon as we are allowed to reopen for business. Should you have any questions, we are as close as an email: <a href="mailto:info@nationaleventsupply.com">info@nationaleventsupply.com</a>.</p> <p>As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, we urge you to practice self-isolation and social distancing. The last thing we want to do is overwhelm our healthcare providers and hospitals. We need our healthcare family to remain healthy, to ensure they are available when we need them most.</p> <p>We would be remiss if we didn't thank all of the people continuing to keep us healthy and ensure we have all essentials. Thank you to grocery store clerks. Thank you to truck drivers. Thank you to medical professionals. Thank you to restaurant workers. Thank you to generous neighbours. Thank you to warehouse workers. Thank you to farmers. Thank you to janitors, garbage people and other sanitation works. </p> <p>We look forward to getting back to regular business hours soon and will keep you updated as the situation evolves. We thank you for your support and hope you and your families stay safe and healthy.</p> <p> </p> <p>With Love,</p> <p>The Team from National Event Supply</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:611 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-state-of-the-shipping-industry The State of the Shipping Industry <p>Our industry, like a large majority of the economy, relies on the trucking industry to transport goods across the country from port to warehouse to our fantastic customers.</p> <p>Up until recently, our company enjoyed the luxury of fairly reliable shipping timeframes. We could call in orders for same day pick up or, if we had passed the time cut off for the day, arrange for a pick up the next day. If we were shipping from Toronto to Montreal or St. Catharine’s, we knew how long it would take for shipments to get to their destinations.</p> <p>Things have changed. The economy is booming. As you’d expect, with a booming economy , the shipping industry as a whole is booming. Unfortunately, the shipping industry is unable to keep up with the increased demand. They are experiencing a shortage of drivers – which is becoming costly for the trucking industry, consumer goods industry and the Canadian economy as a whole.</p> <p><a href="https://www.trucknews.com/features/new-report-quantifies-canadas-driver-shortage/" target="_blank">An article</a> I found back in April of 2013 was already talking about a shortage. This article references Understanding the Truck Driver Supply and Demand Gap and Implications for the Canadian Economy; a report funded by the Canadian Trucking Alliance. This report “estimates that the gap between the supply of drivers and the demand for them could soar as high as 33,000 by 2020.”</p> <p>This report also states that the younger generations, ages 15-24, have had less interest in driving trucks within the past decade – so there have been less entrants able to fill the shoes of retiring drivers.</p> <p>What we’ve been seeing over the past 6 months is less reliability in our trucking carriers. In the past we were confident that if we called a shipping company before cut-off they would pick up our orders that afternoon. Now, we are experiencing situations where a carrier is so busy that they can’t pick up until the next day. Or they arrive at our warehouse with a truck that doesn’t have enough space to pick up all of our orders.</p> <p>Carrier pick-ups are not the only issue. We are also having difficulties on the delivery side of things. We’ve had instances where we’ve shipped skids to customers and then find out that they’ve been sitting in the depot warehouse for a week or TWO. With one of our shipping partners, things were being slowed down even further because their drivers were able to pick and choose which skids they take.</p> <p>We wrote this post as a way to bring more transparency into the back-end of our business. Our goal is to make purchasing from us as painless as possible. Unfortunately, until the shipping industry is able to resolve their capacity shortage, shipping will be an issue that will need to be closely monitored. To that end, we are calling for pick-ups as early as possible in the day to increase the chances of a pick-up that day. What can you do? Order your product as soon as you know you need it and order early if finances allow it. This way you can hopefully build in enough lead time to ensure your product is delivered before you need it.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you have any questions regarding shipping of our products please don’t hesitate to reach out:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p> </p> urn:store:1:blog:post:610 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-products-in-stock-glass-and-crystal-glasses New products in stock – Glass and Crystal Glasses <p>We are slowly working on filling in our glassware lines so that we have a complete restaurant glass set to offer. Because of this, we have brought in more cocktail glasses, rocks glasses and wine glasses for restaurants and party rental companies. See the new glasses available below:</p> <h3>Copa 10oz Highball Glass</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/2018/07/Copa-10oz-Highball-Glass-for-blog.jpg" alt="Copa 10oz Highball Glass" width="600" height="600" /></p> <ul> <li>Dishwasher safe</li> <li>Rolled Rim</li> <li>Machine made for Quality and Consistency</li> <li>Made in China</li> <li>Volume: 10oz</li> <li>Total Height: 5 5/8"</li> <li>Diameter at Mouth: 2 1/2"</li> <li>Case Quantity: 48</li> <li>Inner Pack Quantity: 6</li> </ul> <p><em>For more information including pricing please visit the <a href="/en/copa-10oz-highball-glass" target="_blank">Copa 10oz Highball Glass</a> product page.</em></p> <h3>Copa 10oz Old Fashioned Glass</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/2018/07/Copa-10oz-Old-Fashioned-Glass-for-blog.jpg" alt="Copa 10oz Old Fashioned Glass" width="600" height="600" /></p> <ul> <li>Dishwasher safe</li> <li>Rolled Rim</li> <li>Machine made for Quality and Consistency</li> <li>Made in China</li> <li>Volume: 10oz</li> <li>Total Height: 3 5/8"</li> <li>Diameter at Mouth: 3 1/8"</li> <li>Case Quantity: 48</li> <li>Inner Pack Quantity: 6</li> </ul> <p><em>For more information including pricing please visit the <a href="/en/copa-10oz-old-fashioned-glass" target="_blank">Copa 10oz Old Fashioned Glass</a> product page.</em></p> <h3>Copa 15oz Stemless Wine Glass</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/2018/07/Copa-15oz-Stemless-Glass-for-blog.jpg" alt="Copa 15oz Stemless Wine Glass" width="600" height="600" /></p> <ul> <li>Dishwasher Safe</li> <li>Machine made for quality and consistency</li> <li>Made of glass</li> <li>Volume: 15oz</li> <li>Total Height: 4 3/8"</li> <li>Diameter at Mouth: 2 5/8"</li> <li>Case Quantity: 48</li> <li>Inner Pack Quantity: 6</li> </ul> <p><em>For more information including pricing please visit the <a href="/en/copa-15oz-stemless-wine-glass" target="_blank">Copa 15oz Stemless wine glass</a> product page.</em></p> <p>Also, because we have numerous winery and vineyard clients, we’ve extended our crystal stemware inventory to include a tasting glass. This allows for just the right pour of white, red or ice wine during tastings.</p> <h3>Serenity 7oz Crystal Wine Tasting Glass</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/images/uploaded/2018/07/Serenity-7oz-Wine-Tasting-Glass-for-blog.jpg" alt="Serenity 7oz Crystal Wine Tasting Glass" width="600" height="600" /></p> <ul> <li>Lead-free Crystal</li> <li>Dishwasher safe for easy use and cleaning in a high-volume commercial environment</li> <li>Smooth polished rims</li> <li>Pulled stems for comfort</li> <li>Machine Made for Quality and Consistency</li> <li>Volume: 7oz</li> <li>Total Height: 6 1/4"</li> <li>Diameter at Mouth: 1 7/8"</li> <li>Height of Bowl: 4 1/8"</li> <li>Length of Stem: 2 3/8"</li> <li>Case Quantity: 72</li> <li>Inner Pack Quantity: 6</li> </ul> <p><em>For more information including pricing please visit the <a href="/en/serenity-7oz-wine-tasting-glass" target="_blank">Serenity 7oz wine tasting glass</a> product page.</em></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you’d like a quote including shipping on any of the new glass or crystal glasses:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p> </p> urn:store:1:blog:post:609 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/steel-frame-pop-up-tents-vs-aluminium-frame-pop-up-tents Steel Frame Pop Up Tents vs Aluminium Frame Pop Up Tents <p><img src="/images/uploaded/2018/07/pop-up-festival-tent-for-blog.jpg" alt="Pop-Up Festival Tent" width="600" height="383" /></p> <p>There are a number of different <a href="/en/pop-up-festival-tents" target="_blank">pop up festival tents</a> on the market for party rental companies, golf courses, community centres and the like where durable pop up tents are not only a must, but a necessity. Today’s blog post will examine two kinds of pop up tents that look very similar but have some different properties worth expanding on – Steel Frame Pop Up Tents vs Aluminium Frame Pop Up Tents. This post will give an unbiased look at the specifications of the two so that a company can choose what best meets their needs. Read on to learn more:</p> <h3><a href="/en/nes-reliable-10-ft-x-10-ft-steel-pop-up-festival-tent" target="_blank">Steel Frame Pop Up Tents:</a></h3> <ul> <li>30mm square steel legs with 1mm thickness</li> <li>Nylon joints/connectors with quick release pull pins</li> <li>22mm x 10mm x 1mm crossbars</li> <li>Heavy duty quality materials throughout</li> <li>5 position adjustable height settings</li> <li>Easy setup and breakdown (in minutes - best with 2 people)</li> <li>300 gsm waterproof canopy - available in White, Black, Royal Blue and Red</li> <li>Heavy duty oxford carry bag</li> <li>2-year material and manufacturing defect warranty on Steel frame - weather damage is not covered under warranty</li> <li>6-month material and manufacturing defect warranty on 300 gsm canopy - weather damage is not covered under warranty</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/nes-reliable-10-ft-x-10-ft-aluminium-pop-up-festival-tent" target="_blank">Aluminium Frame Pop Up Tents:</a></h3> <ul> <li>50mm Aluminium Hexagonal legs with 2mm thickness</li> <li>Cast alloy joints with quick release pull pins</li> <li>Reinforced aluminium cross bars</li> <li>Heavy duty quality materials throughout</li> <li>5 position adjustable height settings</li> <li>Easy setup and breakdown (in minutes - best with 2 people)</li> <li>450 gsm waterproof canopy - Available in White, Black, Royal Blue and Red</li> <li>Heavy duty oxford wheeled carry bag</li> <li>2-year material and manufacturing defect warranty on Aluminum frame - weather damage is not covered under warranty</li> <li>6-month material and manufacturing defect warranty on 450 gsm canopy - weather damage is not covered under warranty</li> </ul> <p>The most noticeable difference between the 2 pop up tents is the thickness and shape of the frame itself. Steel frame pop up tents are 30mm square / 1.18 in square hollow frames with a 1mm thickness of the metal. Aluminium frames are 50mm hexagon / 1.9 in hexagon hollow frames with a 2mm thickness. The steel joints are nylon while the aluminium joints are cast alloy. Nylon joints will eventually break down. Aluminium pop up tents are more expensive than steel pop up tents due to the higher quality of the metal, higher thickness of the metal, tent fabric and joints. As far as the metal properties themselves – Aluminium is a more expensive raw material, tends to be corrosion resistant, more susceptible to denting / scratching / dinging and is a lighter metal. Steel is a cheaper raw material, stronger and more durable and also much heavier – 2.5x denser than aluminium. Both tents come with carry bags, 2 year material and manufacturing defect warranties on the frames, 6 month material and manufacturing defect warranties on the canopies, are easy to set up and have adjustable height settings. Whether you choose the steel pop up festival tent or the aluminium pop up festival tent depends on what best fits your business needs – which is why we stock both!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you’d like a quote for either the steel or aluminium frame 10ft x 10ft tent or you have additional questions that you’d like answered please fill out the form by clicking on the button below and one of our customer service representatives will respond to you shortly.</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p> </p> urn:store:1:blog:post:608 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/coming-soon-pop-up-festival-tents Coming Soon – Pop Up Festival Tents <p>We&rsquo;re moving into a new product line that we have never stocked previously.&nbsp;<a href="/en/pop-up-festival-tents" target="_blank">Pop up Festival tents</a> are a staple to party rental companies, farmers markets, restaurants, hotels and even golf courses. They&rsquo;re a great addition to a company&rsquo;s inventory and provide shelter from the glaring sun and rain when the event must go on! Bring comfort to your outdoor gatherings with pop up festival tents from National Event Supply.</p> <p>We have two types of&nbsp;<a href="/en/pop-up-festival-tents" target="_blank">10ft x 10ft Pop Up Festival Tents</a> available &ndash; currently shipping to our location with an estimated receiving date of beginning of June 2018. Please find below more information on the two tent types we are going to be stocking in our Mississauga, Ontario warehouse.</p> <h3><a href="/en/nes-reliable-10-ft-x-10-ft-steel-pop-up-festival-tent" target="_blank">10ft x 10ft Steel Frame Pop Up Tent</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2018/04/10x10-steel-frame-fully-setup-4.jpg" alt="10x10 Steel Frame Tent Set Up" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Steel frame with connectors, carry bag and tent top / canopy</li> <li>Nylon joints/connectors with quick release pull pins</li> <li>Heavy duty quality materials throughout</li> <li>5 position adjustable height settings</li> <li>300 gsm waterproof canopy - available in White, Black, Royal Blue, and Red</li> <li>Heavy duty oxford carry bag</li> </ul> <p>For additional information including warranty and pricing, visit the <a href="/en/nes-reliable-10-ft-x-10-ft-steel-pop-up-festival-tent" target="_blank">10ft x 10ft steel frame pop up festival tent product page</a>.</p> <h3><a href="/en/nes-reliable-10-ft-x-10-ft-aluminium-pop-up-festival-tent" target="_blank">10ft x 10ft Aluminium Frame Pop Up Tent</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2018/04/Aluminum-Frame-Tent-fully-set-up-1.jpg" alt="10x10 Aluminum Frame tent Set-Up" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Aluminium frame with connectors, carry bag and tent top/canopy</li> <li>Aluminium Hexagonal legs</li> <li>Cast alloy joints with quick release pull pins</li> <li>Heavy duty quality materials throughout</li> <li>450 gsm waterproof canopy - Available in White, Black, Royal Blue and Red</li> <li>Heavy duty oxford wheeled carry bag</li> </ul> <p>For additional information including warranty and pricing, visit the&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-10-ft-x-10-ft-aluminium-pop-up-festival-tent" target="_blank">10ft x 10ft aluminium frame pop up festival tent</a> product page.</p> <p>We&rsquo;re so excited to have these temporary pop up shelters available for our customer base in time for the summer weather.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;d like a quote for either the steel or aluminium frame 10ft x 10ft tent or you have additional questions that you&rsquo;d like answered please fill out the form by clicking on the button below and one of our customer service representatives will respond to you shortly.</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:607 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-product-in-stock-reusable-polycarbonate-beverageware New Product in Stock: Reusable Polycarbonate Beverageware <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2018/04/reusable-polycarbonate-beverageware.jpg" alt="Reusable Polycarbonate Beverageware" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>We&rsquo;ve had&nbsp;<a href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">glass stemware</a> and&nbsp;<a href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">crystal stemware and beverageware</a> for at least a few years now and it has fast become a popular item among rental companies, hotels, restaurants and banquet halls. We know that we lack a complete line of glassware that works perfectly for restaurants but will be working on that in the coming months to fill in any gaps in our collection.</p> <p>What we&rsquo;ve lacked up until this point though was reusable plastic glasses otherwise known as polycarbonate glasses. These are perfect for bars, restaurant patios, rental companies and even hotel poolsides / resort poolsides.</p> <p>Now in stock includes a new line of <a href="/en/reusable-plastic-beverageware" target="_blank">reusable polycarbonate beverageware </a>&ndash; perfect for establishments looking to reduce breakage and avoid chips.</p> <p>This product line is available in 7 different glasses:</p> <ul> <li>Reusable 10oz Plastic Margarita Glass</li> <li>Reusable 7oz Plastic Champagne Flute</li> <li>Reusable 10oz Plastic Wine Glass</li> <li>Reusable 10oz Plastic Drink Tumbler</li> <li>Reusable 13oz Plastic Drink Tumbler</li> <li>Reusable 19oz Plastic Drink Tumbler</li> <li>Reusable 22oz Plastic Drink Tumbler</li> </ul> <p>The drink tumblers are stackable for easier storage when they&rsquo;re not in use. All of the polycarbonate beverageware are dishwasher/commercial dishwasher safe and are shatter &ndash; and break-resistant for any setting where breakage is a concern.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping for any of the above <a href="/en/reusable-plastic-beverageware" target="_blank">plastic glasses</a>:</p> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:605 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-product-in-stock-faux-slate-melamine New Product in Stock: Faux Slate Melamine <p>Our white melamine is some of the best out there in terms of its break resistance, how easy it is to use, and how close it looks to traditional porcelain platters and bowls. Because our customers are so in love with our white melamine, we have been adding to this product line over the past few years &ndash; including this months with a new&nbsp;<a href="/en/4-round-melamine-bowl" target="_blank">4&rdquo; round white melamine bowl</a> and a <a href="/en/20-x-13-rectangular-melamine-platter" target="_blank">20&rdquo; x 13&rdquo; white rectangle melamine platter</a>.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce that we&rsquo;ve now brought in&nbsp;<a href="/en/faux-slate-melamine-platters" target="_blank">Faux Slate Melamine Platters</a> in a gorgeous black colour &ndash; textured to look like slate without the porousness and potential breakage of traditional slate.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2018/04/Faux-Slate-Melamine.jpg" alt="Faux Slate Melamine" width="480" height="435"></p> <p>This product line is available in 14 different sizes:</p> <ul> <li>10.6" x 6.4" Faux Slate Melamine Platter</li> <li>10.75" Round Faux Slate Melamine Platter</li> <li>11" Square Faux Slate Melamine Platter</li> <li>12" x 20" Faux Slate Melamine Platter</li> <li>12" x 8" Faux Slate Melamine Platter</li> <li>12.75" Round Faux Slate Melamine Platter</li> <li>12.8" x 6.8" Faux Slate Melamine Platter</li> <li>13" Round Faux Slate Melamine Platter</li> <li>13" x 10.4" Faux Slate Melamine Platter</li> <li>13" x 7" Faux Slate Melamine Platter</li> <li>14" Square Faux Slate Melamine Platter</li> <li>17" Round Faux Slate Melamine Platter</li> <li>21" x 13" Faux Slate Melamine Platter</li> <li>7" x 16" Rectangle Faux Slate Melamine Platter</li> </ul> <p>These platters are black throughout, are easy to clean, and have smooth or irregular edges depending on the size of platter. They&rsquo;re dishwasher/commercial dishwasher safe and safe for temperatures up to 200F.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a&nbsp;<a href="/en/faux-slate-melamine-platters" target="_blank">rustic faux slate melamine</a> look - perfect for commercial settings such as catered events, hotel dining rooms, and restaurant dining rooms &ndash; request a quote including shipping below:</p> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:604 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/painless-ways-to-increase-your-restaurant-profits Painless ways to increase your restaurant profits <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/8/restaurant.jpg" alt="Restaurants" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>I&rsquo;ve been fascinated lately with the concept of mindful eating and how to &ldquo;hack&rdquo; your environments to lose weight and maintain healthy habits painlessly. I came across author, leading behavioural economist and food psychologist&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brianwansink.com/" target="_blank">Brian Wansink</a> on my quest for more information regarding&nbsp;<a href="http://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mindful-eating-guide" target="_blank">mindful eating</a> and how&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindless_Eating" target="_blank">mindless eating</a> can cause weight to creep on.</p> <p>While I started out reading his book &ldquo;Slim by Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life&rdquo; by Brian Wansink from a personal standpoint, while I was reading the chapter on restaurants it occurred to me that there was information in the book that could benefit restaurant owners and franchisees that have some control over their menu and&nbsp;<a href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">porcelain dinnerware</a> collections. I&rsquo;ve rounded up some of the best tips to easily and painlessly increase your restaurant profits &ndash; without your customers knowing you&rsquo;re doing it and still leaving satisfied!</p> <p>1. <strong>Buy smaller plates</strong> (example &ndash; downsize from an 11in plate to just under a 10 inch plate). For buffet owners, portions still look to be equivalent, but there&rsquo;s actually less food being eaten, less food being wasted and the buffet restaurant therefore spends less. For table service restaurants &ndash; buying smaller plates still applies because diners feel like they&rsquo;re getting better value for their money even when there&rsquo;s less food on a smaller plate.</p> <p>2. <strong>Ask your wait staff to sit diners farthest from the buffet.</strong> It makes food less tempting for diners as they can&rsquo;t see the buffet easily, and makes it less convenient to go up to get more food.</p> <p>3. <strong>Add descriptive words to lower food cost items to entice more sales</strong> &ndash; words that are sensory (crisp, pillowy, velvety), nostalgic (old-style, grandma&rsquo;s), geographic (peruvian, southwestern). Diners are more tempted to order a crisp summer salad with avocado and shrimp then a shrimp salad.</p> <p>4. <strong>Offer half plate portions.</strong> Most restaurant portions nowadays are large enough that a number of diners consciously choose to only eat half their entr&eacute;e and take the rest home. If your restaurant is renowned for generous portions, diners that are just not that hungry may even be inclined to choose another restaurant. They may or may not order an appetizer or dessert depending on their appetite. With half plate portions, diners are more likely to feel they have room for an appetizer or dessert and a drink &ndash; equating to more money spent per cheque. Jamie Oliver&rsquo;s restaurant in Yorkdale, <a href="https://www.jamieoliver.com/italian/canada/menu/" target="_blank">Jamie&rsquo;s Italian Restaurant</a>, does half plate pasta portions well.</p> <p>To learn more tricks to increase your restaurant profits, buy Slim by Design by Brian Wansink on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Slim-Design-Mindless-Solutions-Everyday/dp/0062136526/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1502743331&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=slim+by+design" target="_blank">Amazon Canada</a> or <a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/slim-by-design-mindless-eating/9780062136527-item.html?ikwid=slim+by+design&amp;ikwsec=Home&amp;ikwidx=0" target="_blank">Chapters</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For industry news, company news and new product alerts, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:603 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-special-order-product-folding-leg-harvest-tables New Special Order Product: Folding Leg Harvest Tables <p>A few years ago we brought in solid wood harvest tables to compliment the rustic wedding trend along with adding cross back chairs to satisfy the chair component of the trend. These harvest tables were so popular this year that we had a hard time keeping them in stock. Their unfortunate downfall is they don&rsquo;t have folding legs. They do have removable legs, however, this can be hard for party rental companies as there is no clips underneath the table to store the legs &ndash; so legs need to be very closely watched so nothing gets lost.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce that we now have the ability to special order <a href="/en/nes-8-foot-harvest-table-with-folding-legs" target="_blank">Wood Harvest Tables with Folding Legs</a>!</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/7/nes-8-foot-harvest-table-with-folding-legs.jpg" alt="Wood harvest Table with Folding Legs" width="600" height="372"></p> <p>These tables come from our wood table manufacturer whom we routinely receive containers from. Production and lead time is around 45-60 days. The NES 8 foot Harvest Table has been designed to exceed the needs of the party rental industry. They feature a walnut stained 1.5" thick top made from Pine with supports that form a box on the underside of the table.</p> <p>The legs on the NES 8-ft x 40" Solid Wood Harvest Tables are 2.75" square pieces of solid Pine that fold flat underneath the table.</p> <p>NES Wood Harvest Tables can be used indoors or outdoors, and are perfect for any organisation that wants a durable rustic wooden folding table.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping for the <a href="/en/nes-8-foot-harvest-table-with-folding-legs" target="_blank">wood harvest table with folding legs</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:602 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-special-order-product-wood-cross-back-bar-stools New Special Order Product-Wood Cross Back Bar Stools <p>We have had a few requests for these special order chairs and decided it was worth mentioning to our readers that we have the ability to special-order <a href="/en/rustic-wood-cross-back-bar-chair">wood cross back bar stools</a> in any of the <a href="/en/cross-back-chairs">wood cross back chair colours</a> we have in stock.</p> <p>Because we order from our wood cross back chair factory multiple times a year, we have the ability to add bar stools to an existing order whenever our customers require them.</p> <p>Please see below for additional details regarding the wood cross back bar stools available for special order!</p> <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2017/7/IMG_4783-forblog-600px.jpg" alt="Wood Cross Back Bar Stools" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Constructed of elm wood, the National Event Supply Wood Cross Back Bar Chairs are a fantastic addition to your rental inventory or restaurant. Available for purchase with or without a cushion depending on the look you desire, these wood cross back bar stools are the perfect accent to a variety of event themes. Because of their design, they hug the back of a person's body making for a comfortable seating experience. These are special order items with a production and delivery time of 90 - 120 days.</p> <p>Additional Details:</p> <ul> <li>Constructed of Elmwood</li> <li>Commercial Quality</li> <li>Non-marring floor glides</li> <li>Available in any of the cross back chair colours we sell: Rustic, Brown Rustic, Vineland Brown and Dark Brown</li> <li>Available with or without a natural cushion</li> <li>Stackable up to 4 chairs high</li> <li>Footrest for comfortable seated position</li> <li>Solid wood seat</li> <li>Curved back that moulds to the body</li> <li>Weight: 11.25lbs</li> <li>Dimensions: Chair from the bottom of legs to top of the chair back: 43.625" high, seat is: 16.125" deep x 17.5" wide. Seat height: 30" high</li> <li>Pricing ranges from $134.95 to $189.95</li> </ul> <p><em><strong>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our <a href="/en/rustic-wood-cross-back-bar-chair">wood cross back bar stools</a>:</strong></em></p> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span></span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:601 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/sound-the-alarm-some-of-our-bestsellers-are-back-in-stock Sound the Alarm – Some of our Bestsellers are Back in Stock <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/harvest-tables-elite-rentals.jpg" alt="Harvest Tables at Elite Party Rentals" width="600" height="360"></p> <p align="center">Image courtesy of: <a href="http://elitepartyrentals.ca/" target="_blank">Elite Party Rentals</a></p> <p>We had a really busy spring and sold more than we expected of some of our bestselling event tables and wood folding chairs. We&rsquo;ve been out of stock on cruiser tables in particular since early May and Harvest Tables since the Rental Show in February. It has been painful not having the stock since it&rsquo;s something we try our absolute best to maintain ample levels at all times.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce that all sizes of <a href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">cruiser tables</a>, their individual parts,&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-8-foot-harvest-table" target="_blank">solid wood harvest tables</a> and&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-dark-fruitwood-folding-chair" target="_blank">dark fruitwood folding chairs</a> are all now back in stock.</p> <p>We&rsquo;ve already contacted our backorder list to let them know they are able to pick up and we&rsquo;ve shipped all outstanding orders so if you&rsquo;re interested in a quote on any of the cruiser tables, harvest tables or dark fruitwood folding chairs:</p> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:600 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-assemble-a-large-catering-box-lid How to Assemble a Large Catering Box Lid <p>Step 1: Fold along all the pre-scored edges to make the corrugated plastic more pliable.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Lid-Fold-Along-Scores.jpg" alt="Catering Box Lid Fold Along Scores" width="600" height="450"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Lid-Fold-Along-Scores-2.jpg" alt="Catering Box Lid Fold Along Scores 2" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Step 2: Fold the two small rectangular tabs upright so they are perpendicular to the bottom of the box.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Lid-Fold-Tabs-Into-Notches.jpg" alt="Catering Box Lid Fold Tabs into Notches" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Step 3: Fold the end piece with two panels over the two small tabs, tucking them into the notches.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Lid-Folding.gif" alt="Catering Box Lid Folding" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Step 4: Repeat step 3 on the other end of the box.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Lid-Fold-Repeat.jpg" alt="Catering Box Lid Repeat" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Step 5: Your lid is now complete and can be put on your large catering box.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Lid-Complete.jpg" alt="Catering Box Lid Complete" width="600" height="450"></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:599 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/pricing-decrease-wedding-chair-covers Pricing Decrease: Wedding Chair Covers <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/chair-covers.jpg" alt="Chair Covers" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Since we started carrying&nbsp;<a href="/en/wedding-chair-covers" target="_blank">wedding chair covers</a> we&rsquo;ve been expanding our offering. We started with&nbsp;<a href="/en/spandex-banquet-chair-covers" target="_blank">spandex banquet chair covers</a> and&nbsp;<a href="/en/polyester-chair-covers" target="_blank">polyester banquet chair covers</a> and have since expanded to <a href="/en/spandex-folding-chair-covers" target="_blank">spandex folding chair covers</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/ruched-spandex-banquet-chair-cover" target="_blank">ruched spandex banquet chair covers</a> and <a href="/en/metallic-spandex-chair-sash" target="_blank">gold metallic chair sashes</a>. Because we&rsquo;ve had such success with our chair covers we are able to provide you, the customer, with a deeper discount, because we&rsquo;re ordering more volume of products.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce all wedding chair covers have had a pricing decrease implemented on them &ndash; saving you some money! We&rsquo;ve also introduced volume discounted pricing for all event tablecloths and chair covers within the last 6 months.</p> <p>Pricing has decreased between 10-15% for most of the chair covers.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our chair covers:</p> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></div> urn:store:1:blog:post:598 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/now-in-stock-introducing-nes-reliable-abs-folding-tables Now In Stock - Introducing NES Reliable ABS Folding Tables <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/4/abs-60R.jpg" alt="ABS 60in Round table" width="600" height="433"></p> <p>Introducing the gold standard for folding tables &ndash; considered the strongest, most durable tables on the market: the ABS Folding Table.</p> <p>These tables are definition of durability because they&rsquo;re used most in high-use/high-turnover establishments. The ABS plastic is very structurally sturdy which gives the table the ability to stand up well to external impacts.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we have a number of sizes of&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-abs-folding-tables" target="_blank">ABS Folding Tables</a> <strong>available now</strong> in our Mississauga and Vancouver warehouses.</p> <p>Sizes available:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/en/6ft-training-abs-folding-table" target="_blank">6ft x 18&rdquo; NES Reliable ABS Training Table</a></li> <li><a href="/en/8ft-training-abs-folding-table" target="_blank">8ft x 18&rdquo; NES Reliable ABS Training Table</a></li> <li><a href="/en/6ft-rectangle-abs-folding-table" target="_blank">6ft x 30&rdquo; NES Reliable ABS Folding Table</a></li> <li><a href="/en/8ft-rectangle-abs-folding-table" target="_blank">8ft x 30&rdquo; NES Reliable ABS Folding Table</a></li> <li><a href="/en/60-inch-round-abs-folding-table" target="_blank">60&rdquo; Round NES Reliable ABS Folding Table</a></li> <li><a href="/en/72-inch-round-abs-folding-table" target="_blank">72&rdquo; Round NES Reliable ABS Folding Table</a></li> </ul> <p>Additional product features include:</p> <ul> <li>Tables made of highly durable ABS plastic which is very structurally sturdy with the ability to stand up well to external impacts</li> <li>Easy to set up and take down</li> <li>&frac34;&rdquo; table edge (fits most wood table skirting clips)</li> <li>Table legs fold for easy storage and handling</li> <li>Corners designed to absorb and withstand a drop of 1ft without structural damage to the table or corner</li> <li>16 gauge square steel fame</li> <li>PVC edging</li> <li>Gravity lock folding legs</li> <li>Paper honeycomb core</li> <li>Comes in Grey only</li> </ul> <p>These tables come with a 5 year material and manufacturing defect warranty.</p> <p>We&rsquo;re excited to offer these durable, easy to clean&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-abs-folding-tables" target="_blank">ABS Folding Tables</a> that will provide our customers with years of reliable service.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:597 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/now-in-stock-vineland-brown-cross-back-chairs Now in Stock: Vineland Brown Cross Back Chairs <p>We chose a different finish for this version of cross back chair. Our new&nbsp;<a href="/en/vineland-brown-wood-cross-back-chair" target="_blank">Vineland Brown Cross Back Chairs</a> are a rich brown that are hand scraped; reminiscent of the vineyards of Southern Ontario.</p> <p>Constructed of elm wood, all three wood cross back chairs are available for purchase with or without a cushion depending on the look you desire. Our volume discounts are set up for rental companies, with unit prices rapidly going down past 50 chairs purchased. They are now in stock at our Mississauga warehouse.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Vineland-Brown-Cross-Back-Chair.jpg" alt="Vineland Brown Wood Cross Back Chairs" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Additional details about the chairs are as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Constructed of Elm wood</li> <li>Commercial Quality</li> <li>Non-marring floor glides</li> <li>Available with or without a natural cushion</li> <li>Stackable up to 8 chairs high</li> <li>Solid wood seat</li> <li>Curved back that molds to the body</li> <li>Weight: 10lbs</li> <li>Dimensions: chair from bottom of legs to top of chair back: 35.5&rdquo; high, seat is: 16.25&rdquo; deep x 17.5&rdquo;wide</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in a quote for our&nbsp;<a href="/en/vineland-brown-wood-cross-back-chair" target="_blank">Vineland Brown Wood Cross Back Chairs</a> including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:596 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/introducing-lids-for-our-medium-and-large-catering-glassware-boxes Introducing Lids for our Medium and Large Catering Glassware Boxes <p>We originally brought in Medium and Large Catering Glassware Boxes to fit a wide variety of our glass and crystal stemware (as well as other brands of glass and crystal stemware). When we first started stocking these products, we were told that most party rental companies chose to saran wrap their boxes instead of relying on a lid. This made sense to us as the use of plastic wrap would ensure dust and bugs couldn&rsquo;t enter the box when the glassware was being stored.</p> <p>That being said we&rsquo;ve been getting asked more and more for lids for our catering glassware boxes. Because of that I&rsquo;m happy to announce we now have lids available in stock.</p> <h4><a href="/en/lid-for-medium-catering-glassware-box" target="_blank">Lid for Medium Catering Glassware Box</a></h4> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/catering-box-with-lid.jpg" alt="Medium Catering Box with Lid" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Made of durable polypropylene plastic corrugated material</li> <li>Available in black</li> <li>Ships flat &ndash; some assembly required.</li> <li>Fits a box with the measurements 15 7/8&rdquo; W x 23 7/8&rdquo; L x 7 &frac12;&rdquo; H</li> </ul> <h4><a href="/en/lid-for-large-catering-glassware-box" target="_blank">Lid for Large Catering Glassware Box</a></h4> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/catering-box-with-lid-askew.jpg" alt="Large Catering Box with Lid" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Made of durable polypropylene plastic corrugated material</li> <li>Available in black</li> <li>Ships flat &ndash; some assembly required</li> <li>Fits a box with the measurements 16 3/8" W x 24 3/4" L x 9 1/4" H</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our&nbsp;<a href="/en/glassware-storage" target="_blank">catering storage boxes for glassware</a> or the associated lids:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:595 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-assemble-a-large-catering-box-for-glassware How to Assemble a Large Catering Box for Glassware <p>You will notice before purchasing our Large Catering Box for Glassware that this product does require some assembly. These instructions will walk you through the assembly of the Large Catering Box including what parts you should receive and what tools are and are not required. Below is what the Large Catering Box will look like when you first receive it.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Parts.jpg" alt="Catering Boxes Parts" width="600" height="423"></p> <p>What is included:</p> <ul> <li>(1x) Main Box</li> <li>(5x) Horizontal Inserts</li> <li>(3x) Vertical Inserts</li> </ul> <p>Tools required:</p> <ul> <li>Just your hands</li> </ul> <p>Step 1: Taking (1x) Vertical Insert and (1x) Horizontal Insert and put left slit of the horizontal insert into the top vertical insert slit.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Assembling-Inserts-1.jpg" alt="Catering Box Assembling Inserts" width="600" height="395"></p> <p>Step 2: Push down fully until the top of the horizontal insert is level with the vertical insert.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Assembling-Inserts-2.jpg" alt="Catering Box Assembling Inserts 2" width="600" height="539"></p> <p>Step 3: Pick up the second vertical insert and push it into the middle slit of the horizontal insert.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Assembling-Inserts-3.jpg" alt="Catering Box Assembling Inserts 3" width="600" height="503"></p> <p>Step 4: Pick up the third vertical insert and push it into the last slit on the horizontal insert.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Assembling-Inserts-4.jpg" alt="Catering Box Assembling Inserts 4" width="600" height="575"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Assembling-Inserts-5.jpg" alt="Catering Box Assembling Inserts 5" width="600" height="482"></p> <p>Step 5: Pick up the remaining horizontal inserts and push them into the remaining 4 slits on the vertical inserts. Your inserts are now complete.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering Box-Inserts-Assembled.jpg" alt="Catering Box Inserts Assembled" width="600" height="517"></p> <p>Step 6: Put the inserts aside and lay the box out on a table and fold all the pre-scored sections to make them easier to position.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Bending-Seams.jpg" alt="Bending Seams" width="600" height="551"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Bending-Seams-2.jpg" alt="Bending Seams 2" width="600" height="473"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Bending-Seams-3.jpg" alt="Bending Seams 3" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Step 7: Fold the two sides of the box vertical and then fold their end flaps perpendicular towards one another.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Assembling-End-1.jpg" alt="Assembling End" width="600" height="520"></p> <p>Step 8: Fold the end side up and over the side end flaps, securing in the two notches at the bottom of the box.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Assembling-End-2.jpg" alt="Assembling End 2" width="600" height="505"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Assembling-End-3.jpg" alt="Assembling End 3" width="600" height="520"></p> <p>Step 9: Repeat steps 7 and 8 on the other end of the box. Your box is almost complete.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Assembled.jpg" alt="Catering Box Assembled" width="600" height="473"></p> <p>Step 10: The final step is to put the completed insert into the box.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Inserting-Inserts.jpg" alt="Catering Box Inserting Inserts" width="600" height="480"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Catering-Box-Inserting-Inserts-2.jpg" alt="Catering Box Inserting Inserts 2" width="600" height="466"></p> <p>You&rsquo;re all done. You can now use your catering box to transport and store your glassware.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are missing parts, are having problems with assembly or have another question, please contact our customer service representatives at <a href="mailto:sales@nationaleventsupply.com">sales@nationaleventsupply.com</a> or 1-800-827-8953.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:594 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-assemble-a-round-folding-table-cart How to Assemble a Round Folding Table Cart <p>You will notice before purchasing our NES Round Table Cart that this product does require some assembly. These instructions will walk you through the assembly of the cart itself including what parts you should receive and what tools are and are not required. Below is what the Round Table Cart will look like when you first receive it.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Round-Table-Cart-in-Box.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart in Box" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>What you should receive:</p> <ul> <li>(1x) Base Cart</li> <li>(4x) Swivel Wheel with brake</li> <li>(2x) Enclosure Pole</li> <li>(1x) Handle</li> <li>(16x) 1 1/4&rdquo; Bolt</li> <li>(16x) Steel Nut</li> <li>(32x) Steel Washer</li> <li>(12x) 2&rdquo; Bolt</li> <li>(12x) Gray Nut</li> <li>(1x) Belt</li> </ul> <p>Tools Required (not included):</p> <ul> <li>Utility Knife or Scissors</li> <li>Socket Ratchet</li> <li>&frac12; inch 6 point socket</li> </ul> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Round-Table-Cart-Tools.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Tools" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>3&rdquo; extension</li> <li>Hex key (included)</li> <li>Wrench (included)</li> </ul> <p>Here&rsquo;s what it will look like upon opening the box up and removing the base:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/Round-Table-Cart-Open-Box.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart in Box" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Stand the Cart base up on its side in order to make it easier to put the wheels on.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/RTC-Base-Standing-Up.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Base Standing Up" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>There is a rectangular box in the middle of the box &ndash; this contains the wheels, hardware and belt.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/RTC-Wheels.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Wheels" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Step 1: Cut open the rectangular box with the utlility knife and take out the bag of hardware. Make sure to double check you have the full number of bolts, washers and nuts as well as the proper tools. If you do not, please contact National Event Supply customer service at 1-800-827-8953 or <a>sales@nationaleventsupply.com</a>.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/RTC-Hardware.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Hardware" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Step 2: Take 1 wheel out of the box, and put 1 washer onto 1x 1 &frac14;&rdquo; bolt. Repeat with 3 more 1 &frac14;&rdquo; bolts for a total of 4 bolts with 1 washer on each.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/RTC-Bolt-Washer.jpg" alt="Round Table Carts Bolt and Washer" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Step 3: Put each bolt and washer set into each hole of one wheel &ndash; then put wheel with bolts / washers through the holes at one of the four corners on the bottom of the cart base (the flat side). It does not matter where each wheel goes.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/RTC-Attaching-Wheel.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Attaching Wheel" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Step 4: On the top of cart, attach a washer and then steel nut. Tighten with your hand until you can&rsquo;t anymore.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/RTC-Attaching-Bolt.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Attaching Bolt" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Step 5: Repeat step 4 with the remaining 3 bolts to hold the wheel loosely on the base of the cart.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/RTC-4-Bolts-Attached.jpg" alt="Round Table Carts 4 Bolts Attached" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Step 6: With the wrench provided and your ratchet with &frac12; inch socket plus 3&rdquo; extension fastened together, attach the wrench to the bolt head and the ratchet to the steel nut. Ratchet all 4 nuts until the wheel is tight to the base of the cart.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/RTC-4-Bolts-Tightened.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Bolts Tightened" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Step 7: Repeat steps 2 &ndash; 6 on the remaining 3 wheels.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/RTC-All-Wheels-Attached.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart All Wheels Attached" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Step 8: Put the cart on its wheels and put the two enclosure poles in each of the holes.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/RTC-Putting-Handles-on-Cart.jpg" alt="Round Table Carts Putting The Handles on Cart" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Be careful to double check that you are putting the pole with the flat bar at the cart end that has a 2&rdquo; space before the end of cart. The below 2 pictures show the difference in ends &ndash; one has a gap and one does not.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/RTC-Attaching-Poles.jpg" alt="Round Table Carts Attaching Poles 1" width="600" height="450"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/RTC-Attaching-Poles-2.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Attaching Poles 2" width="600" height="708"></p> <p>Step 9: Pick up 1x 2&rdquo; bolts and 1x grey nuts. Starting on one pole, push down and put the bolt through the top hole &ndash; with the bolt head facing towards the side of the cart. Screw the grey nut on.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/RTC-Attaching-Screws-Handles.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Attaching Handles" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Step 10: Take the hex key and put it into the bolt head and hold it with one hand. Using your other hand, screw on the nut. Repeat step 9 and 10 on the remaining 3 corner sections where the pole meets the cart.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/RTC-Tightening-Screws-on-Handle.jpg" alt="Round Table Carts Tightening Screws on handle" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Step 11: Now we need to connect the middle poles (circled in the photo below) on either side of the cart to the base of the cart.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/RTC-Handle-Middle-Pole.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Middle Pole" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>You will need 2 x 2&rdquo; bolt and 2x grey bolts. The bolt holes may not initially line up but you just need to maneouver the middle bar into place and put the 2 bolts in (with the bolt head facing you).</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/IMG_6498-forblog.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Securing Middle Pole" width="600" height="800"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/IMG_6499-forblog.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Securing Middle Pole 2" width="600" height="800"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/IMG_6500-forblog.jpg" alt="Round Table Carts Securing the Middle Pole 3" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Step 12: Using your hex key again, put it into the bolt head and use one hand to hold the hex key while you use the other hand to screw the grey bolt onto the bottom of the bolt. Repeat on both bolts until nut is tight. Repeat step 12 on the other middle pole.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/IMG_6501-forblog.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Tightening Middle Pole" width="600" height="537"></p> <p>Step 13: You will see 1 remaining part left &ndash; the handle of the cart. There&rsquo;s a side that has holes and a side that does not (see below pictures).</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/IMG_6506-forblog.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Handle" width="600" height="585"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/IMG_6507-forblog.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Handle 2" width="600" height="575"></p> <p>Place the handle (hole side down) in the 2 holes at the top part of the straight enclosure poles.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/IMG_6509-forblog.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Attaching Handle" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Step 14: There are two locking pins on either side of the handle that allow you to adjust the space depending on if you&rsquo;re storing 4ft, ft or 6ft round tables. Using your hand pull down on the locking clip and use your body to push one side of the handle in.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/IMG_6510-forblog.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Pulling Handle Out" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Do the same on the other side &ndash; pulling down on the locking pin and using yoiur body to push the handle in.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/IMG_6511-forblog.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Attaching Handle 2" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Your cart is almost complete! The below three photos show the handle position when storing a 4ft round;</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/IMG_6512-forblog.jpg" alt="Round Table Carts 4-ft Tables" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>5 foot round;</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/IMG_6513-forblog.jpg" alt="Round Table Carts 5-ft" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>And 6ft round tables.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/IMG_6514-forblog.jpg" alt="Round Table Carts 6-ft" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Step 15: The last thing to do is to attach the belt that is used whenever you&rsquo;re transporting less than a full cart load of tables. This belt can be hooked in one of the many holes on the cart enclosure poles and handle to make sure the tables don&rsquo;t flow all over in the cart. The belt can also be extended to make a tighter or looser fit.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/IMG_6516-forblog.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Strap" width="600" height="800"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/6/IMG_6517-forblog.jpg" alt="Round Table Cart Strap 2" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>There you go. All set to transport your round folding tables.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are missing parts, are having problems with assembly or have another question, please contact our customer service representatives at <a>sales@nationaleventsupply.com</a> or 1-800-827-8953.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:593 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-colour-is-the-core-of-a-resin-chiavari-chair What Colour is the Core of a Resin Chiavari Chair? <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2017/5/color-of-chiavari-chair.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Core Colors" width="450" height="334"></p> <p align="center">Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stylemepretty.com/2017/05/24/classic-tahoe-wedding/" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a> Photographer: <a href="http://clanegessel.com/" target="_blank">Clane Gessel Photography</a></p> <p>Resin Chiavari Chairs are becoming more and more prevalent in the special event marketplace. It is easy to know what a wood Chiavari chair or metal Chiavari chair looks like under the paint &ndash; as wood and metal are popular household items. What does a&nbsp;<a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chair</a> look like under the paint?</p> <p>The answer is more complicated than one might think as suppliers and their customers drive pricing of resin Chiavari chairs down.</p> <p>As far as we know there is two answers to what colour the core of a resin Chiavari chair is. A resin Chiavari chair can have a white core or a similar colour core as its exterior colour (i.e. a gold Chiavari would have a matte gold core).</p> <p>White is the cheapest colour as it is the closest colour to the raw resin colour. This tends to mean a cheaper overall resin Chiavari chair price. It can also mean a shorter rental life or shorter usage of the chair &ndash; because with rental companies in particular, scratches to the chair would be way more noticeable with a white core then with a similar colour core.</p> <p>A resin Chiavari with a similar colour core will have a slightly higher cost over a white core chair. It will also mean a longer rental life (and longer rental life equals more revenue per chair).</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Have more questions about Chiavari Chairs in general? Check out The Definitive Party Rental Guide to Chiavari Chairs.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:592 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/difference-between-scuba-chair-cover-and-spandex-chair-cover Difference between Scuba Chair Cover and Spandex Chair Cover <p>There are a ton of different wedding chair covers available in the marketplace today. Ruched spandex chair covers, spandex chair covers, polyester chair covers, scuba chair covers &ndash; the list goes on and on. Because of how many different wedding chair covers exist, understanding the differences between them can be confusing. Here&rsquo;s the difference between scuba chair covers and spandex chair covers.</p> <h3>Scuba Chair Covers:</h3> <ul> <li>Thicker fabric</li> <li>Covers chair fabric better</li> <li>Less stretch (less spandex)</li> <li>More expensive</li> <li>Wrinkle resistant</li> <li>Tends to be used in hotels and banquet halls</li> </ul> <h3>Spandex Chair Covers:</h3> <ul> <li>Thinner fabric</li> <li>Allows chair fabric to show in certain instances</li> <li>More stretch</li> <li>Less expensive</li> <li>Wrinkle resistant</li> <li>Tends to be used by party rental companies</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for spandex chair covers including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:591 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/are-cross-back-chairs-stackable Are Cross Back Chairs Stackable? <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/4/stacking-cross-back-chairs.jpg" alt="Cross Back Chairs Stack" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>The answer is: it depends on the supplier of the chair. There are&nbsp;<a href="/en/cross-back-chairs" target="_blank">cross back chairs</a> on the market that are not stackable so potential buyers of these chairs &ndash; where stacking is a need or want for them &ndash; should double check that the chair they&rsquo;re buying can stack.</p> <p>Most suppliers will explicitly say that a chair is or isn&rsquo;t stackable on their cross back chair product page &ndash; however some may have forgotten that detail.</p> <p>The easiest way to tell if a&nbsp;<a href="/en/cross-back-chairs" target="_blank">cross back chair is stackable</a> is by looking at the seat in the back corners. There should be a semi-circular notch out in each corner &ndash; where the stacking cross-back chair&rsquo;s legs would nest.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/4/stacking-cross-back-chair-leg-notches.jpg" alt="Notches on Wood Cross Back Chairs" width="600" height="600"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for&nbsp;<a href="/en/cross-back-chairs" target="_blank">wood cross back chairs</a> including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:590 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/abs-folding-tables-vs-plastic-folding-tables ABS Folding Tables vs Plastic Folding Tables <p>There are a number of different&nbsp;<a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">folding tables</a> on the market for hotels, banquet halls, party rental companies and other high-turnover industries where durable tables are not only a must, but a necessity. Today&rsquo;s blog post will examine two kinds of folding tables that are often mistaken as being the same material &ndash; ABS Folding Tables vs Plastic Folding Tables. This post will give an unbiased look at the specifications of the two so that a company can choose what best meets their needs. Read on to learn more:</p> <h3>ABS Folding Tables:</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/4/6ft-rectangular-abs-table.jpg" alt="6-ft Rectangular ABS Table" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>5-year material and manufacturing defect warranty.</li> <li>Made of highly durable ABS plastic which is very structurally sturdy with the ability to stand up well to external impacts</li> <li>Considered the strongest folding table on the market</li> <li>Supports 2000+ lbs</li> <li>Easy to set up and take down</li> <li>&frac34;&rdquo; table edge (fits most wood table skirting clips)</li> <li>Table legs fold for easy storage and handling</li> <li>Corners designed to absorb and withstand a drop of 1ft without structural damage to the table or corner</li> <li>Useable Indoors or Outdoors</li> <li>16 gauge square steel frame</li> <li>PVC edging</li> <li>Gravity lock folding legs</li> <li>Paper honeycomb core</li> <li>Comes in Grey only</li> <li>Expensive upfront cost with long life</li> </ul> <h3>Plastic Folding Tables:</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/4/Rect-6-ft-BMT-Open-web-forblog.jpg" alt="6-ft Plastic Folding Table" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Supports up to 1000 lbs of weight evenly distributed across the table.</li> <li>2-year warranty against material or manufacturing defects.</li> <li>Light-grey high-density hollow core resin that is reinforced with square steel tubing.</li> <li>Wishbone-style folding legs with a gravity-slide lock for added stability.</li> <li>17 gauge (1.4mm) steel tubing.</li> <li>Tabletop is 1.8" thick</li> <li>Scratch-resistant glides included</li> <li>Grey powder coated legs</li> <li>Fold Flat Design</li> <li>Highly-durable Materials</li> <li>Usable indoors or outdoors</li> <li>Made in China</li> <li>Cost effective solution</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-abs-folding-tables" target="_blank">ABS Folding Tables</a> or <a href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">Plastic Folding Tables</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:589 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-in-stock-childrens-white-resin-folding-chairs New in Stock: Children’s White Resin Folding Chairs <p>Our NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chairs are our most popular selling chair in inventory. And with good reason &ndash; they&rsquo;re just a little more expensive to rent out than a plastic folding chair but lend way more elegance to an event.</p> <p>Within the past few years, we&rsquo;ve started seeing a shift towards consumers spending more money on children&rsquo;s events. Then we started getting asked for more children sized event equipment.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce that we now have&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-childrens-white-resin-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Children&rsquo;s White Resin Folding Chairs</a> in stock in our Mississauga warehouse.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/4/childrens-resin-folding-chair.jpg" alt="Childrens White Resin Folding Chair" width="600" height="438"></p> <p>Constructed of high-quality resin, White Resin Chairs are sturdy and durable. NES Reliable Children&rsquo;s White Resin Folding Chairs are easy to set-up and take-down, and stack away neatly when they are no longer needed. These chairs are weather-proof, and won't yellow with age. They are stain resistant and easy to clean when the event is over and these chairs will never need a paint touch-up. Capable of holding up to 195lbs.</p> <p><a href="/en/nes-reliable-childrens-white-resin-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Children&rsquo;s White Resin Folding Chairs</a>&nbsp;come with a two year warranty against material and manufacturing defects.</p> <ul> <li>Chair Weight: 4.05lbs</li> <li>Case Weight (11 chairs): 44.5lbs</li> <li>Open Dimensions (L x W x H): 13.25" x 11.25" x 21 1/8"</li> <li>Closed Dimensions (L x W x H): 13.25" x 1.5" x 24 1/8"</li> <li></li> </ul> <p>Pricing starts at $22.95 per chair and goes down in price with quantity purchased.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our <a href="/en/nes-reliable-childrens-white-resin-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Children&rsquo;s White Resin Folding Chair</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:588 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/coming-soon-nes-reliable-abs-folding-tables Coming Soon: NES Reliable ABS Folding Tables <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/4/abs-60R.jpg" alt="60 Inch Round ABS Table" width="600" height="433"></p> <p>We have been selling our NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables for over 10 years &ndash; same supplier, same specifications. We know our tables aren&rsquo;t the cheapest on the market, but we know that they perform well, and allow the companies that use them to get their money&rsquo;s worth out of them. They&rsquo;re strong durable tables that work for most party rental companies, golf courses, catering companies and event venues that favour plastic over wood tables. But, there still exists the gold standard for folding tables &ndash; considered the strongest, most durable tables on the market: the ABS Folding Table.</p> <p>These tables are the gold standard because they&rsquo;re used most in high-use/high-turnover establishments. The ABS plastic is very structurally sturdy which gives the table the ability to stand up well to external impacts.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we will be stocking a number of sizes of ABS Folding Tables &ndash; available beginning of June 2017!</p> <p>Sizes available:</p> <ul> <li>6ft x 18&rdquo; NES Reliable ABS Training Table</li> <li>8ft x 18&rdquo; NES Reliable ABS Training Table</li> <li>6ft x 30&rdquo; NES Reliable ABS Folding Table</li> <li>8ft x 30&rdquo; NES Reliable ABS Folding Table</li> <li>60&rdquo; Round NES Reliable ABS Folding Table</li> <li>72&rdquo; Round NES Reliable ABS Folding Table</li> </ul> <p>Additional product features include:</p> <ul> <li>Tables made of highly durable ABS plastic which is very structurally sturdy with the ability to stand up well to external impacts</li> <li>Easy to set up and take down</li> <li>&frac34;&rdquo; table edge (fits most wood table skirting clips)</li> <li>Table legs fold for easy storage and handling</li> <li>Corners designed to absorb and withstand a drop of 1ft without structural damage to the table or corner</li> <li>16 gauge square steel fame</li> <li>PVC edging</li> <li>Gravity lock folding legs</li> <li>Paper honeycomb core</li> <li>Comes in Grey only</li> </ul> <p>We&rsquo;re excited to offer these durable, easy to clean tables that will provide our customers with years of reliable service.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:587 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-do-scratches-look-like-on-aluminum-chiavari-chairs-vs-resin-chiavari-chairs What do Scratches Look Like on Aluminum Chiavari Chairs vs Resin Chiavari Chairs? <p>We had a potential customer pose a great question last week regarding aluminum Chiavari chairs and how they compare to&nbsp;<a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chairs</a> in terms of scratching.</p> <p>Any banquet hall, event venue, hotel or Rental Company, unfortunately, has to deal with scratches as a consequence of using event chairs. Knowing what the scratches will look like on the Chiavari chair you end up going with gives you the ability to plan what to do when scratches do occur.</p> <p>Here&rsquo;s how scratches appear on Aluminum Chiavari Chairs:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/3/scratched-aluminum-chiavari-chair.jpg" alt="Scratched Aluminum Chiavari Chair" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Aluminum Chiavari Chairs, when scratched, will show the silver metal underneath. If you have Silver Aluminum Chiavari Chairs this won&rsquo;t make a huge difference as the colours will be similar, however, black, mahogany, gold, and white will all show scratches easily.</p> <p>Here&rsquo;s how scratches appear on our <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Resin Chiavari Chairs</a>:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/3/scratched-resin-chiavari-chair.jpg" alt="Scratched Resin Chivari Chair" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Our resin Chiavari chairs have a similar colour resin underneath the exterior paint and gloss finish. If a scratch occurs, the scratch will minimally show. I specify our Chiavari chairs, particularly as we know there is other resin Chiavari chairs on the market that have a white resin core with exterior paint in black, gold, silver, or mahogany and a gloss finish. This is to bring the cost of the chair down as white resin is cheaper to produce than a coloured resin that better hides a scratch.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;d like to read additional information on Chiavari chairs, feel free to check out our&nbsp;<a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">definitive party rental guide to Chiavari chairs</a> which addresses information such as wood vs resin Chiavari chairs, a more comprehensive aluminum vs resin Chiavari chair write up, how much weight can a Chiavari hold, the different resin Chiavari&rsquo;s on the market and so on.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping for <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chairs</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:586 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-coupe-dinnerware-line-in-stock New Coupe Dinnerware Line in Stock <p>Back in February, we announced a number of&nbsp;<a href="/en/new-porcelain-restaurant-tabletop-supplies-in-stock" target="_blank">new porcelain tabletop supplies</a> we added to inventory. I&rsquo;ve been neglecting our blog posts as we had two tradeshows to plan and attend at the end of February &ndash; the Rental Show and Restaurants Canada Show. Now that we&rsquo;re back &ndash; it&rsquo;s time to get back to our regularly scheduled blogging program. As I mentioned we have been hard at work ordering additional inventory and getting ready for the busy season. We recently received a container of&nbsp;<a href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">porcelain restaurant tabletop supplies</a> &ndash; updating our stock levels of Hotelier, Quadrato, and our porcelain platters and serving bowls, as well as introducing new pieces of inventory &ndash; which you can see here. Here&rsquo;s a first look at the new&nbsp;<a href="/en/coupe-dinnerware" target="_blank">Coupe dinnerware</a> line we&rsquo;ve added to our inventory!</p> <h3><a href="/en/coupe-12-oversize-plate" target="_blank">Coupe 12&rdquo; Oversize Plate</a></h3> <p>SKU: 33.COUPE/30</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/3/coupe-12-oversize-plate.jpg" alt="Coupe Oversize Plate" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Measures: 12inches diameter</li> <li>Durable porcelain, made in China</li> <li>Dishwasher / Commercial dishwasher safe</li> <li>Oven safe up to 400F</li> <li>Microwave Safe</li> <li>Inner pack: 3 pcs</li> <li>Master Case: 12 pcs</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/coupe-1025-dinner-plate" target="_blank">Coupe 10.25&rdquo; Dinner Plate</a></h3> <p>SKU: 33.COUPE/26</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/3/coupe-1025-dinner-plate.jpg" alt="Coupe Dinner Plate" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Measures: 10.25 inches in diameter</li> <li>Dishwasher / Commercial Dishwasher Safe</li> <li>Durable porcelain, made in China</li> <li>Microwave Safe</li> <li>Oven safe to 400F</li> <li>Master Case: 24 pcs</li> <li>Inner Pack: 4 pcs</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/coupe-8-dessertsalad-plate" target="_blank">Coupe 8&rdquo; Dessert/Salad Plate</a></h3> <p>SKU: 33.COUPE/20</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/3/coupe-8-dessertsalad-plate.jpg" alt="Coupe Dessert Plate" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Measures: 8 inches in diameter</li> <li>Dishwasher / Commercial Dishwasher safe</li> <li>Durable porcelain, made in China</li> <li>Microwave Safe</li> <li>Oven Safe to 400F</li> <li>Master Case: 48 pcs</li> <li>Inner Pack: 6 pcs</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/coupe-6-side-plate" target="_blank">Coupe 6&rdquo; Side Plate</a></h3> <p>SKU: 33.COUPE/15</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/3/coupe-6-side-plate.jpg" alt="Coupe Side Plate" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Measures: 6 inches in diameter</li> <li>Dishwasher / Commercial Dishwasher Safe</li> <li>Microwave Safe</li> <li>Oven Safe to 400F</li> <li>Durable porcelain, made in China</li> <li>Master Case: 96 pcs</li> <li>Inner Pack: 6 pcs</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/coupe-cup" target="_blank">Coupe Cup</a></h3> <p>SKU: O4048</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/3/coupe-cup.jpg" alt="Coupe Cup" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Measures:3.5" diameter x 2.5 inches high</li> <li>Volume: 7oz</li> <li>Saucer sold separately</li> <li>Dishwasher / Commercial Dishwasher Safe</li> <li>Microwave Safe</li> <li>Oven Safe to 400F</li> <li>Durable Porcelain, made in China</li> <li>Master Case: 72 pcs</li> <li>Inner Pack: 6 pcs</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/coupe-saucer" target="_blank">Coupe Saucer</a></h3> <p>SKU: O4051</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/3/coupe-saucer.jpg" alt="Coupe Saucer" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Measures: 5 5/8 inches in diameter</li> <li>Cup sold separately</li> <li>Dishwasher / Commercial Dishwasher Safe</li> <li>Microwave Safe</li> <li>Oven Safe to 400F</li> <li>Durable porcelain, made in China</li> <li>Master Pack: 96 pcs</li> <li>Inner Pack: 6 pcs</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information or a quote on any of our&nbsp;<a href="/en/coupe-dinnerware" target="_blank">coupe dinnerware</a> items including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:585 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-porcelain-restaurant-tabletop-supplies-in-stock New Porcelain Restaurant Tabletop Supplies in Stock <p>We have been hard at work this past month ordering additional inventory and getting ready for the busy season. It seems like just yesterday it was the holidays and now we&rsquo;re imminently expecting spring! We recently received a container of&nbsp;<a href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">porcelain restaurant tabletop supplies</a> &ndash; updating our stock levels of Hotelier, Quadrato, and our porcelain platters and serving bowls, as well as introducing new pieces of inventory. Here&rsquo;s a first look at the new tabletop items we&rsquo;ve added to our inventory!</p> <h3><a href="/en/porcelain-sugar-caddy" target="_blank">Porcelain Sugar Caddy</a></h3> <p>SKU: H3952</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/2/H3952_Sugar_Caddy.jpg" alt="H3952 Sugar Caddy" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Measures 2 &frac12;&rdquo; w x 4&rdquo; l x 1 5/8&rdquo;h</li> <li>Fits 14-18 sugar/sweetener packets</li> <li>Durable porcelain, made in China</li> <li>Dishwasher / Commercial dishwasher safe</li> <li>Oven safe up to 400F</li> <li>Microwave Safe</li> <li>Inner pack: 6 pcs</li> <li>Master Case: 72 pcs</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/8oz-cappuccino-cup" target="_blank">8oz Cappuccino Cup</a></h3> <p>SKU: H3080</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/2/H3080_8oz_Cappuccino_Cup.jpg" alt="H3080 8oz Cappuccino Cup" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Volume: 8oz</li> <li>Saucer purchased separately</li> <li>Dishwasher / Commercial Dishwasher Safe</li> <li>Durable porcelain, made in China</li> <li>Microwave Safe</li> <li>Oven safe to 400F</li> <li>Master Case: 72 pcs</li> <li>Inner Pack: 6 pcs</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/saucer-for-8oz-cappuccino-cup" target="_blank">Saucer for 8oz Cappuccino Cup</a></h3> <p>SKU: H3081</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/2/H3081_Saucer_for_8oz_Cappuccino_Cup.jpg" alt="Saucer for 8oz Cappuccino Cup" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Measures 5 7/8&rdquo; diameter</li> <li>8oz cappuccino cup purchased separately</li> <li>Dishwasher / Commercial Dishwasher safe</li> <li>Durable porcelain, made in China</li> <li>Microwave Safe</li> <li>Oven Safe to 400F</li> <li>Master Case: 72 pcs</li> <li>Inner Pack: 6 pcs</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/noodle-bowl" target="_blank">Noodle Bowl</a></h3> <p>SKU: A1184</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/2/A1184_Noodle_Bowl.jpg" alt="A1184 Noodle Bowl" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Measures: 10 7/8&rdquo; diameter / 3 7/8&rdquo; h</li> <li>Volume: 18oz / 76oz (completely full)</li> <li>Dishwasher / Commercial Dishwasher Safe</li> <li>Microwave Safe</li> <li>Oven Safe to 400F</li> <li>Durable porcelain, made in China</li> <li>Master Case: 12 pcs</li> <li>Inner Pack: 3 pcs</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/9-porcelain-pasta-bowl" target="_blank">9&rdquo; Porcelain Pasta Bowl</a></h3> <p>SKU: H3025</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/2/H3025_9in_Porcelain_Pasta_Bowl.jpg" alt="H3025 9in Pasta Bowl" width="600" height="600"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/2/H3025_Side_view_Porcelain_Pasta_Bowl.jpg" alt="H3025 9in Pasta Bowl" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Measures: 9&rdquo; diameter / 1 &frac12;&rdquo; h</li> <li>Dishwasher / Commercial Dishwasher Safe</li> <li>Microwave Safe</li> <li>Oven Safe to 400F</li> <li>Durable Porcelain, made in China</li> <li>Master Case: 24 pcs</li> <li>Inner Pack: 4 pcs</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/4oz-creamer" target="_blank">4oz Creamer</a></h3> <p>SKU: H3949</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/2/H3949_4oz_Creamer.jpg" alt="H3949 4oz Creamer" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>Volume: 4oz</li> <li>Dishwasher / Commercial Dishwasher Safe</li> <li>Microwave Safe</li> <li>Oven Safe to 400F</li> <li>Durable porcelain, made in China</li> <li>Master Pack: 96 pcs</li> <li>Inner Pack: 6 pcs</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information or a quote on any of our new items including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:584 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-gold-metallic-spandex-chair-sashes-in-stock New – Gold Metallic Spandex Chair Sashes in Stock <p>We just received another container of&nbsp;<a href="/en/linens" target="_blank">event linens</a> &ndash; on which were new colours of <a href="/en/spandex-cocktail-tablecloth" target="_blank">30&rdquo; spandex cocktail table covers</a>, replenishments of our existing spandex and polyester linens and have brought in black spun polyester in a variety of sizes to fill the gaps in our spun polyester table cloths. We also brought in our newest product:</p> <h3><a href="/en/metallic-spandex-chair-sash" target="_blank">Gold Metallic Spandex Chair Sashes!</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/1/gold-sash-behind-600px.jpg" alt="Gold Metallic Spandex Chair Sashes" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>As of right now we currently only have Gold in stock. There is the option of us bringing in Silver in the future.</p> <p>Additional Details:</p> <ul> <li>Double lined</li> <li>190 gsm</li> <li>Comes with a silver non-removable plastic buckle</li> <li>Machine washable</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping for our new <a href="/en/metallic-spandex-chair-sash" target="_blank">Gold Metallic Spandex Chair Band</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:583 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-colours-of-30-spandex-cocktail-table-covers-now-in-stock New Colours of 30” Spandex Cocktail Table Covers Now in Stock! <p>As many of you know we&rsquo;ve been expanding our&nbsp;<a href="/en/linens" target="_blank">event linen</a> stock for over a year now. We brought in Spun Polyester, and added chair covers in polyester, spandex, and spandex ruched. We have also been adding to the different colours we offer &ndash; specifically in the most popular size <a href="/en/spandex-cocktail-tablecloth" target="_blank">spandex cocktail tablecover &ndash; the 30 inch</a>.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we&rsquo;ve added 3 new colours to our current 11 colour offerings in 30 inch spandex cocktail table covers.</p> <h3>Baby Pink</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/1/babypink-600px.jpg" alt="Baby Pink Spandex Cocktail Cover" width="600" height="600"></p> <h3>Silver</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/1/silver-600px.jpg" alt="Silver Spandex Cocktail Cover" width="600" height="600"></p> <h3>Chocolate</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/1/chocolate-600px.jpg" alt="Chocolate Spandex Cocktail Cover" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>They are made of 190 gsm spandex and feature reinforced feet to avoid any tearing or ripping occurring. Pricing starts at $23.50 for 1-29, $22.90 for 30 &ndash; 49, $22.29 for 50-99 and $21.69 for 100+.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a formal quote including shipping for any of our three new <a href="/en/spandex-cocktail-tablecloth" target="_blank">spandex cocktail table covers</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:582 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/does-food-or-wine-stain-plastic-folding-tables Does food or wine stain plastic folding tables? <p>We had a potential customer ask us a question regarding our plastic folding tables which we were 98% sure of the answer &ndash; but we weren&rsquo;t 100%. That doesn&rsquo;t sit well with us so we decided it was time to test it out. The client asked &ldquo;Does food or wine stain <a href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a>?&rdquo; And from the best of our knowledge it isn&rsquo;t extremely easy to stain the tables (we did leave a <a href="/en/the-durability-of-a-plastic-banquet-table" target="_blank">folding table outside for almost a year of Canadian weather</a>) but it can definitely occur &ndash; particularly with some of the more difficult stains. So I thought I would test this out &ndash; determine whether the answer made sense &ndash; and if there was a way to fix the stain once it occurred. Check it out below:</p> <p>1. I mimicked the spill occurring on the table. I chose Red Wine, Ketchup and Coffee for the stains I would put on the table. The reasoning behind those choices: I thought they would be the most common stains/spills that would occur during a special event.</p> <p>2. I let the table sit 5 days. Here&rsquo;s what it looked like after 5 days:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/1/Plastic-table-with-3-stains.jpg" alt="Plastic Table with 3 Stains" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>3. Then I wiped off the stains to check out the damage.</p> <p>This picture shows the table after wiping off the coffee. I used water and a paper towel plus my elbow grease.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/1/Plastic-Table-Cleaning-Coffee-Stain.jpg" alt="Cleaning Coffee Stain" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Here is the table as I&rsquo;m wiping off the red wine (again with water and paper towel):</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/1/Plastic-Table-Cleaning-Red-Wine.jpg" alt="Cleaning Red Wine" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>And how the &ldquo;stain&rdquo; (or lack thereof) looks once complete:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/1/Plastic-Table-Cleaning-Ketchup.jpg" alt="Ketchup" width="600" height="693"></p> <p>And here is what the ketchup looks like after a cleaning of water and paper towel:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/1/Plastic-Table-With-Ketchup-Stain.jpg" alt="Plastic Tables with Ketchup stain" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Ketchup was the only substance that slightly stained the table &ndash; I&rsquo;ve circled the stain in the photo because it is so faint that sometimes I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me.</p> <p>Hopefully this test provides you the answer you required regarding whether our&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a> stain!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you would like a quote on any size of our plastic folding tables:</p> </div> <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:581 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/does-melamine-serveware-warp-in-commercial-dishwashers Does Melamine Serveware Warp in Commercial Dishwashers? <p>We had an interesting question asked of us that we thought worth answering on our blog. A potential customer asked if our melamine serveware would warp in commercial dishwashers.</p> <p>For those not familiar with melamine, it is a synthetic resin that is used to form durable, break-resistant dinnerware, serving platters, and serving bowls. Melamine serveware can look almost identical to porcelain or be dyed to look like wood, marble, slate or stone. We specifically choose our melamine serveware to look as close to porcelain as possible &ndash; we&rsquo;ve even had trade show attendees do a double take once they feel it!</p> <p>Commercial dishwashers are like residential dishwashers on steroids and they often either use sanitation chemicals or higher heat to properly wash dinnerware, serveware, flatware and glassware. It is understandable that a potential customer would have a concern regarding warping in a commercial dishwasher.</p> <p>Melamine platters or bowls works well in a temperature range of 2&deg;C &ndash; 93&deg;C (35.6&deg;F - 200&deg;F). Anywhere below zero degrees melamine platters and bowls will get quite brittle and breakage will more easily occur. A temperature above 200 degrees and warping will more easily occur. Commercial dishwashers work up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit so given Melamine&rsquo;s wide temperature range you should not have warping issues putting them in your dishwasher.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote on any of our melamine platters or melamine bowls:</p> </div> <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:580 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/coming-soon-metallic-chair-sashes Coming Soon: Metallic Chair Sashes <p>Last year we brought in&nbsp;<a href="/en/wedding-chair-covers" target="_blank">wedding chair covers</a> in both spandex and polyester. This helped banquet halls, golf courses and hotels extend their banquet chair investment while rental companies could have another option to upsell brides on. The chair covers were available in the more neutral colours of white and black.</p> <p>This year we&rsquo;re continuing to expand our tablecloth / chair cover inventory. We decided to venture into offering a little more colour. You heard it here first&hellip;</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce that coming at the end of January are Metallic Chair Sashes.</p> <p><img src="/Images/uploaded/2017/1/metallic-stretch-chair-sash1.jpg" alt="Metallic Chair Sash" width="600" height="300"></p> <p>Available in gold metallic, these chair sashes give an extra oomph to white or black <a href="/en/spandex-banquet-chair-covers" target="_blank">spandex chair covers</a>. Gold continues to be hot colour in the special event industry and these metallic chair sashes would complement&nbsp;<a href="/en/avignon-gold" target="_blank">gold rimmed dinnerware</a> or gold flatware perfectly.</p> <p>Additional details:</p> <ul> <li>Machine washable</li> <li>Works on different chair backs regardless of shape</li> <li>190gsm spandex</li> </ul> <p>Pricing will be formally set once they&rsquo;re in stock so check back to the blog for the announcement that they&rsquo;re now in inventory!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For industry news, company news and new product alerts, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:579 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-you-were-reading-on-the-blog-in-2016 What You Were Reading on the Blog in 2016 <p>To say 2016 has been an eventful year would be a vast understatement.</p> <p>Around the world there have been some news stories worthy of the history books &ndash; a jaw dropping U.S. election, Brexit, the devastating Fort McMurray wildfires, the highs and lows of the Rio Olympics, and the Queen turning 90 &ndash; to name a few. Looking back on our past year, we had some historic events in our office &ndash; though not quite on the same scale as the previous stories.</p> <p>In the past twelve months, we added over 33 new products, doubled our warehouse space in the Toronto Area, and experienced a 30% growth in our average monthly website traffic.</p> <p>The 6 articles shared here are part of the reason why.</p> <p><strong>The Best Tent Manufacturers in Canada-</strong> <a href="/en/the-best-tent-manufacturers-in-canada" target="_blank">http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-tent-manufacturers-in-canada</a></p> <p><strong>The Best Chef Autobiographies to Read this Summer-</strong> <a href="/en/the-best-chef-autobiographies-to-read-this-summer" target="_blank">http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-chef-autobiographies-to-read-this-summer</a></p> <p><strong>How much do chiavari chairs cost to buy in Canada-</strong> <a href="/en/how-much-do-chiavari-chairs-cost-to-buy-in-canada" target="_blank">http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-chiavari-chairs-cost-to-buy-in-canada</a></p> <p><strong>How much weight can plastic folding tables hold-</strong> <a href="/en/how-much-weight-can-plastic-folding-tables-hold" target="_blank">http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-weight-can-plastic-folding-tables-hold</a></p> <p><strong>The best companies for event staffing in Toronto-</strong> <a href="/en/the-best-companies-for-event-staffing-in-toronto" target="_blank">http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-companies-for-event-staffing-in-toronto</a></p> <p><strong>Porcelain dinnerware vs china dinnerware vs ceramic dinnerware-</strong> <a href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware-vs-china-dinnerware-vs-ceramic-dinnerware" target="_blank">http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/porcelain-dinnerware-vs-china-dinnerware-vs-ceramic-dinnerware</a></p> <p>But without a doubt, the biggest reason why we&rsquo;ve had such a stellar year is because of readers like you. Thank you for reading and sharing our content throughout the industry! We couldn&rsquo;t have done this without you and we look forward to bringing in more event equipment for you to offer your clients! We also look forward to continuing to learn, grow and impart wisdom as the industry grows. Cheers to a prosperous 2017 in the Rental Industry!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For industry news, company news and new product alerts, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:578 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-has-relocated National Event Supply has Relocated! <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2017/1/NES-Nashua-Drive.jpg" alt="Nashua Drive" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a safe New Year&rsquo;s Eve! Since December 1st we have been busy moving our Mississauga warehouse location. All employees pitched in throughout the month to ensure we were up and running in the new location on Monday December 19th in the new Mississauga Ontario Headquarters.</p> <p>Since our move took place over the holiday season and email / mail / website communications happened around the same time, I thought it best to also include on our blog that we have now moved to our new location. I&rsquo;m sure some of the communications fell through the cracks with some people what with all the vacations enjoyed during this time of year.</p> <p>You can find us at:<br> 3544 Nashua Drive<br> Mississauga, ON<br> L4V 1L2</p> <p>Our phone number, toll free number and fax number have remained the same.</p> <p>Here are directions from the major routes to our new location.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/43.64416,-79.3761/3544+Nashua+Drive,+Mississauga,+ON+L4V+1L2,+Canada/@43.6667987,-79.5778682,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b3be9da9167d3:0x6c924670a3a5343c!2m2!1d-79.6283384!2d43.7129049?hl=en" target="_blank">From the East via the Gardiner/DVP</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/43.71548,-79.52793/3544+Nashua+Drive,+Mississauga,+ON+L4V+1L2,+Canada/@43.7034911,-79.6140606,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b3be9da9167d3:0x6c924670a3a5343c!2m2!1d-79.6283384!2d43.7129049?hl=en" target="_blank">From the East via the 401/409</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/43.77665,-79.56449/3544+Nashua+Drive,+Mississauga,+ON+L4V+1L2,+Canada/@43.7454576,-79.6831721,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b3be9da9167d3:0x6c924670a3a5343c!2m2!1d-79.6283384!2d43.7129049?hl=en" target="_blank">From the East via the 407ETR</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/43.69319,-79.687588/3544+Nashua+Drive,+Mississauga,+ON+L4V+1L2,+Canada/@43.722879,-79.6897435,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b3be9da9167d3:0x6c924670a3a5343c!2m2!1d-79.6283384!2d43.7129049?hl=en" target="_blank">From the West via the 407ETR</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/43.6438,-79.64701/3544+Nashua+Drive,+Mississauga,+ON+L4V+1L2,+Canada/@43.6813854,-79.6527319,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b3be9da9167d3:0x6c924670a3a5343c!2m2!1d-79.6283384!2d43.7129049?hl=en" target="_blank">From the West via the 410/403/401</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/43.55002,-79.61768/3280+Caroga+Drive+Mississauga,+ON+L4V+1l4/@43.6207473,-79.6541673,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b39781aa4a88f:0x552b24e64fc87dc5!2m2!1d-79.607667!2d43.688108?hl=en" target="_blank">From the West via the QEW</a></li> </ul> <p>We hope to see you at our new warehouse sometime in the near future!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For industry news, company news and new product alerts, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:577 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/difference-between-resin-gold-chair-and-plastic-gold-chair Difference between resin gold chair and plastic gold chair <p>Today&rsquo;s blog is a really short and simple one. One of our customer service representatives got asked an interesting question regarding gold chiavari chairs. The prospect asked &ldquo;what is the difference between a resin gold chair and a plastic gold chair?&rdquo;</p> <p>The answer is &ndash; there&rsquo;s no difference.</p> <p>Resin and plastic can be used interchangeably to describe material used for <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chairs</a>.</p> <p><em>Check out all of the blog posts we&rsquo;ve written on Chiavari chairs on <a href="/en/the-definitive-party-rental-guide-to-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">the definitive party rental guide to Chiavari chairs</a>.</em></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chairs</a>:</p> <div><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></div> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:576 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-storage-space-for-stackable-chairs-is-needed How much storage space for stackable chairs is needed <p>Over the past few weeks we have been getting asked a few prospects and customers on what are the&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-blow-mold-stacking-chairs" target="_blank">dimensions of our stackable chairs</a> are, how big is a stack of our stackable chairs and how much space will they need to store 100 stackable chairs.</p> <p>To determine your storage requirements there are a few key measurements that are needed to help with any calculation you will need to do.</p> <h3>1. What are the dimensions of a single (1) <a href="/en/nes-reliable-blow-mold-stacking-chairs" target="_blank">stackable blow mold chair</a>?</h3> <p>Our blow mold stacking chair is (approximately) 31.75&rdquo; tall x 17.5&rdquo; wide x 24.5&rdquo; deep.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/11/nes-reliable-blow-mold-stacking-chair-for-blog.jpg" alt="NES Reliable Blow Mold Stacking Chair" width="600" height="600"></p> <h3>2. What happens to these dimensions each time you stack a chair?</h3> <p>Each time a chair is stacked on top of another blow mold stacking chair, it adds 4&rdquo; to the height. So a stack of 6 chairs would reach a height of about 51.75&rdquo; (formula: 31.75&rdquo; + (5 chairs x 4&rdquo; of additional height). The safest amount that we recommend our blow mold stacking chair to stack is 13 chairs &ndash; which would be 79.75&rdquo; high (31.75&rdquo; + (12 x 4&rdquo;)). In addition, the depth needs to be considered. A stack of 13 chairs will cause the depth requirements to increase slightly, resulting in a depth of about 29.9&rdquo;.</p> <h3>3. And finally, what happens when you pack a bunch of chairs into a storage area?</h3> <p>We need to see how much space would fit 100 blow mold stacking chairs, if we put 4 stacks (stacked 2 x 2) of 13 stacking chairs (52 chairs total) takes up a space that was about 3ft wide x 5ft deep x 6.6ft high.</p> <p>In order to store 100 chairs, we would need 6 stacks of 13 chairs and 2 stacks of 11 chairs. The storage space footprint was 3ft wide x 10ft deep x 6.6ft high.</p> <h3>4. In the event you need to increase/optimize the number of blow mold stacking chairs you store in a confined area, it is possible to place the top blow mold stacking chair upside down.</h3> <p>Doing so would result in the stack of chairs growing by an additional 1 inch in height and 2.75 inches in depth (due to the angle the back of the seat is inclined at).</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you have any other questions or are interested in a quote of <a href="/en/nes-reliable-blow-mold-stacking-chairs" target="_blank">blow mold stackable chairs</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:575 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/crossback-chair-storage-covers-now-in-stock Crossback Chair Storage Covers Now in Stock <p>Our chiavari chair storage covers are a really great addition to a rental company&rsquo;s inventory. Not only do they help protect the chiavari chairs when they&rsquo;re in transport to a rental location &ndash; but they also help protect the chairs from dust and debris when they&rsquo;re in your warehouse.</p> <p>Last year when we brought in wood cross back chairs &ndash; in 3 colours - we knew we needed to provide a way for our customer&rsquo;s to protect these event chairs. They are stackable and are transported to different events so they needed to have a protective cover of their own.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we now have in stock at our Mississauga Warehouse <a href="/en/crossback-chair-storage-covers" target="_blank">Cross back Chair Storage Covers</a>!</p> <p>These storage covers will help ensure the&nbsp;<a href="/en/cross-back-chairs" target="_blank">cross back chairs</a> can be stored in a warehouse without getting dirty or dusty &ndash; and help ensure they don&rsquo;t get scratched up when they are stored or stacked. They&rsquo;re made of the same fabric as the chiavari chair covers.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for the <a href="/en/crossback-chair-storage-covers" target="_blank">cross back chair storage covers</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:574 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-volume-pricing-for-crystal-glasses-and-glassware New Volume Pricing for Crystal Glasses and Glassware <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/11/volume-discounts-crystal-stemware-and-glassware.jpg" alt="Volume Discounts on Crystal and Glass Stemware" width="600" height="470"></p> <p>Since we rolled out volume discounts for&nbsp;<a href="/en/chairs" target="_blank">event chairs</a> and <a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">banquet tables</a>, our customer base seems to be satisfied with the ability to order larger quantities and receive discounts based on their purchase volume.</p> <p>So we&rsquo;ve been listening to our customer&rsquo;s and reviewing their feedback and one of the things that we seemed to get asked the most was &ldquo;if I buy more of your&nbsp;<a href="/en/copa-10oz-stemmed-water-glass" target="_blank">Copa 10oz stemmed water glass</a> can I get a discount?&rdquo; or &ldquo;if I buy 100&nbsp;<a href="/en/serenity-crystal-12oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Serenity 12oz Crystal Wine Glasses</a> can I get a discount?&rdquo; At the time we weren&rsquo;t at liberty to say yes.</p> <p>But that has changed. Tuesday, we rolled out&nbsp;<a href="/en/new-volume-pricing-for-event-tablecloths" target="_blank">volume discount pricing for event tablecloths</a> and now I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we now have volume pricing for all of our&nbsp;<a href="/en/glass-stemware" target="_blank">crystal glasses</a> and <a href="/en/glass-stemware" target="_blank">glassware</a>.</p> <p>Prices go down based on the number of glasses you choose to purchase.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our <a href="/en/glass-stemware" target="_blank">crystal or glass glasses</a>:</p> <div><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></div> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:573 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-payments-should-be-sent-to-during-our-move Where Payments Should be Sent to During Our Move <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/11/packing.jpg" alt="Packing" width="600" height="620"></p> <p>As you may or may not know,&nbsp;<a href="/en/were-moving-on-up" target="_blank">we&rsquo;re moving our Mississauga Head Quarters &amp; Warehouse</a> to a new location with plans to be fully operational on December 19th, 2016.</p> <p>We had a customer ask us a question that we didn&rsquo;t answer in our email to our database and on our blog announcement. She asked &ldquo;where should we send payments during the move?&rdquo;</p> <p>Great question! If your payment is due before December 19th, 2016, please send payment to our current (and soon to be old) address at 3280 Caroga Drive, Mississauga, ON L4V 1L4. If your payment is due on or after December 19th, 2016, please send payment to our new address at 3544 Nashua Drive, Mississauga ON L4V 1L2.</p> <p>If you need to do address changes to your accounting systems or any database you use to track suppliers / vendors, please feel free to update our address anytime on or after December 19th, 2016. We also plan to have our mail forwarded for any letters where our address isn&rsquo;t updated in a timely manner.</p> <p>Any other questions regarding the move, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to reach out via social media, through our contact form or call us at 1-800-827-8953.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For industry news, company news and new product alerts, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:572 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-volume-pricing-for-event-tablecloths New Volume Pricing for Event Tablecloths <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/11/volume-discount-event-tablecloths.jpg" alt="Volume Discount Event Tablecloths" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>A lot of our customers buy large quantities of our inventory items in order to service special events such as weddings, corporate meetings, conferences etc. Because of this, we tailored our&nbsp;<a href="/en/chairs" target="_blank">event chairs</a> &amp;&nbsp;<a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">folding table</a> pricing to reflect the need to buy in volume.</p> <p>Two years ago, we introduced&nbsp;<a href="/en/linens" target="_blank">event tablecloths</a> in polyester and spandex fabrics. The tablecloths have been one of our best new products launched and have been sold extensively throughout the country. We&rsquo;ve also made product adjustments (specifically surrounding spandex tablecloths) based on customer feedback to improve the product&rsquo;s functionality and make it easier for customers to use.</p> <p>We&rsquo;ve been asked over the past two years whether discounts could be offered for buying our <a href="/en/linens" target="_blank">event tablecloths in bulk</a>. At the time our answer was unfortunately no. But I&rsquo;m happy to announce that we&rsquo;ve now built in volume pricing for all event tablecloths &ndash; <a href="/en/spun-polyester-tablecloths" target="_blank">spun polyester tablecloths</a>, <a href="/en/polyester-linens" target="_blank">polyester tablecloths</a>, <a href="/en/spandex-table-covers" target="_blank">spandex tablecloths</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/table-skirts" target="_blank">table skirting</a> and <a href="/en/wedding-chair-covers" target="_blank">wedding chair covers</a>.</p> <p>The greater the volume of these event tablecloths you require, the cheaper the cost per product will become.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our <a href="/en/linens" target="_blank">event tablecloths</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:571 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/top-special-event-news-of-interest Top Special Event News of Interest <p>With business finally calming down long enough to breathe I thought I would round up some of the most relevant articles that I thought were worth reading. It is so hard for one person to check multiple news and blogs every day, all week so this blog helps to alleviate the need for having to spend a lot of time reviewing the top special event news. Check out the articles below:</p> <h3><a href="http://www.catersource.com/business-operations/7-tips-time-management-caterers-caterers" target="_blank">7 Tips for Time Management from Caterers for Caterers</a></h3> <p>This article has some great time management tips from caterers who have already learned the hard way. Though written by a caterer, for other caterers, the advice doesn&rsquo;t strictly apply to the catering industry and can be used across different industries. Get insight into what works for other caterers and how you can implement these time management tips into your work day.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.bizbash.com/see-the-winners-of-the-2016-bizbash-event-style-awards/new-york/story/33124#.WCyMWWorK00" target="_blank">The Winners of the 2016 BizBash Event Style Awards</a></h3> <p>Get event inspiration and see some of the best ideas and smartest strategies in events and meetings by looking through the winning events of the 2016 BizBash Event Style Awards. The entries demonstrated innovation, quality of execution, effectiveness and an influential impact on the event and meeting industry.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.rentalmanagementmag.com/Art/tabid/232/ArticleId/27315/An-industrial-revolution.aspx" target="_blank">An Industrial Revolution</a></h3> <p>The rustic farm d&eacute;cor theme has been a hot trend for years but the latest trends are shifting into industrial-style products. Metal chairs, stools, tables made of stainless steel are being used at a variety of events. They pair well with the rustic farm d&eacute;cor lending to upsell opportunities of a party rental&rsquo;s existing inventory. Hear what event equipment suppliers and party rental companies are saying about this trend.</p> <h3><a href="http://greatist.com/live/guided-meditation-10-minute-practice-for-people-who-think-they-cant" target="_blank">A Guided Meditation: A 10-Minute Practice for People Who Think They Can&rsquo;t</a></h3> <p>There&rsquo;s tons of scientific proof how beneficial meditation is towards decreasing stress levels, increasing your focus and attention and improving your memory. We can all use some more of those benefits! The problem with getting into a meditation practice is that there is delayed gratification. You don&rsquo;t receive an instant rush of pleasure or joy or instantly feel calm which makes it harder to continue or start. I found this 10 minute guided meditation that is for beginners and aptly for people who think they can&rsquo;t meditate. Enjoy!</p> <h3><a href="http://intentsmag.com/2016/10/28/creating-a-distinctive-atmosphere-for-multiple-events-using-one-tent/" target="_blank">Creating a Distinctive Atmosphere for Multiple Events Using One Tent</a></h3> <p>Tented events often end up looking like the same event when all is said and done. That&rsquo;s why creating a distinctive atmosphere, or multiple atmospheres can play a key role in the success of using one tent and help it stand out from the crowd.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For industry news, company news and new product alerts, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:570 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-off-season Tips to Make the Most of Your Off-Season <p>The winter season is fast upon us meaning a lot of our special event business is slowing down from the astronomical pace it once was over the summer. While this gives us a chance to take a breather, enjoy a nice vacation and catch up on administrative tasks, it also doesn&rsquo;t mean you shouldn&rsquo;t still focus on your business. Here are a number of tips you can utilize to make the most of your off-season:</p> <h3>Research awards and contests to take advantage of in the next year</h3> <p>Before I started working I assumed lists such as Canada&rsquo;s Best Managed Companies and the Inc 5000 awards were a result of a panel nominating companies &ndash; not because of companies themselves submitting applications to be considered. In hindsight, it makes sense &ndash; how can a panel possibly weed out what is a best managed company or what is a fast growing company without applications? By researching awards and contests related to your industry, you can get a head start on planning which past or future events you plan to submit. It also gives you time to build in time to work on the submission prior to the award deadline. Being featured on an awards list helps to provide social proof to potential customers that you&rsquo;re an award-worthy company to work with.</p> <h3>Research bridal/wedding shows to ensure you are on top of the industry events you should exhibit at</h3> <p>New bridal/wedding shows crop up every year &ndash; it can be hard to keep track of them when you&rsquo;re in the trenches of the wedding season. The off-season is a perfect opportunity to catch up and make sure you&rsquo;re not missing some great opportunities to get in front of your key prospects. Also, it again makes it easier to plan ahead for next year and pre-build your schedule out. (Can you tell I like planning?)</p> <h3>Network</h3> <p>Networking remains an important part of business. You never know who you will run into at industry events and more often than not you meet someone of relevance to your business either to help you grow through education and knowledge or who can pass your information along to someone in need of your services. Events through International Live Events Association, BizBash, Catersource, Special Events, and Canadian Rental Association all can provide you with useful contacts.</p> <h3>Ask for referral business</h3> <p>This one can be uncomfortable for most of us &ndash; but referral business is a really good source of business. Make sure you thank the vendors you work with (florists, tent rentals, photographers, caterers etc) and ask them to keep you in mind when they come across a customer in need of whatever your business specialty is &ndash; whether it be high end d&eacute;cor with unbeatable service, or creatively arranged flowers. Be prepared to reciprocate by ensuring you have a handle on how each of your connections prefers to run their business. For example, make sure you&rsquo;re not referring a bride that needs someone who can provide floral arrangements while creatively working with a limited budget to a florist who exclusively deals in extremely large floral budgets. This ensures that the business you refer to them reflects highly on your reputation and makes both your connection and the prospect happy.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Do you have anything you like doing in the off-season? Join the conversation and let us know on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:569 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/want-more-publicity-if-you-rent-party-tents-heres-a-contest-for-more-buzz Want More Publicity? If You Rent Party Tents, Here’s a Contest for More Buzz! <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/11/intents-magazine-contest-blog.jpg" alt="Intents Magazine Contest Blog" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>Generating publicity is not an easy job for a small business owner. It can be daunting and time consuming and often times it&rsquo;s hard to know where to even begin.</p> <p>In my daily article feed, I came across a great opportunity for party rental companies that also rent tents.</p> <p>InTents Magazine is holding a contest to find the perfect photo for the cover of their 2017 InTents Buyer&rsquo;s Guide. This opportunity is perfect to showcase your best work to the entire party rental and special events industry. It also is a great way to gain much needed social proof that you have a quality company that any customer would be privileged to work with. If you&rsquo;re picked for the cover, this should definitely go on your news and awards wall!</p> <p>Head on over to&nbsp;<a href="http://intentsmag.com/2016/11/14/submit-your-best-photos-to-the-intents-buyers-guide-cover-contest-2/" target="_blank">Intents Magazine</a> to read the guidelines and get your pictures in by December 5th.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For industry news, company news and new product alerts, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:568 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/upcoming-cra-ontario-meeting-at-whites-les Upcoming CRA Ontario Meeting at Whites LES <p>For those unfamiliar, the Canadian Rental Association has regional divisions that hold local meetings at party rental, location services for the film industry, general tool, equipment and construction equipment rentals that allow Ontario rental centre members to meet, network and learn new skills. It is not only a great chance to meet like-minded individuals but also a chance to hear how other rental companies in a non-competitive market structure, organize and run their business.</p> <p>This month&rsquo;s meeting takes place on Wednesday November 16 at Whites LES 800 Islington Ave, Toronto, ON M8Z 6A1.</p> <p>The evening starts off with a tour and social hour at Whites LES from 5-6PM, followed by Dinner at 6pm and then a slideshow and presentation on Whites LES at 7PM. If you&rsquo;re in need of overnight accommodations, the CRA Ontario board has reserved a block of rooms at the Stay Inn Etobicoke located on 560 Evans Avenue, Toronto, ON M8W 2W1.</p> <p>I know from past experience these meetings are a great way to meet new people and learn something new about the rental industry. From a rental centre point of view, you may learn the way another company does something that you never thought of before and can take back to implement in your business.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in registering, <a href="http://crarental.org/event.php?id=76" target="_blank">head over to the CRA website</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For industry news, company news and new product alerts, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:567 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/can-a-folding-table-hold-800-pounds Can a folding table hold 800 pounds? <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/11/6ft-fold-in-half-with-weight-on-table.JPG" alt="6ft Fold in Half Table with Weight" width="600" height="337"></p> <p>We got asked a question that is asked a lot of us (and not a surprising question given our clientele) &ndash; can a&nbsp;<a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">folding table</a> hold 800 pounds. The short answer is yes, a folding table can hold 800 pounds. The long answer is that yes, a folding table can hold 800 pounds but it depends on the size of table, the manufacturer of the table and oftentimes &ndash; the cost of the table. Unfortunately something as seemingly simple as a folding table doesn&rsquo;t mean all folding tables are the same.</p> <p>The reason I say it depends on the size of the table is because an 8ft rectangle table has a larger surface area and a more vulnerable middle section that is less supported than a 4ft rectangle table for example.</p> <p>The manufacturer of the table matters because if a supplier is speccing down the folding table to cost less money (because their market demands it or they want to make more profit margin) this could equate to a lower quality table. Rental Companies generally don&rsquo;t like to buy folding tables from a big box store like Canadian Tire or Walmart for example as the folding tables from those suppliers are often made for residential, light use &ndash; instead of commercial, heavy duty use.</p> <p>The cost of the table often dictates whether a supplier has specced down the folding table or buying from a lower cost manufacturer that uses thinner steel for the legs, recycled (breakable) plastic for the top, chipboard with wood veneer instead of solid wood for the top etc. When part of your livelihood depends on whether you are renting out a good quality product (and that the product lasts for many rentals allowing you a higher return on your initial investment) it makes sense to take into account that the product you buy is a solid product that can hold a lot of weight.</p> <p>Here are the folding tables that we sell that can hold 800 lbs:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUNE9F4pbbc" target="_blank">NES Reliable 6 ft Fold in Half Table</a>&nbsp;&ndash; holds 1500lbs</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh7h4-oRowU" target="_blank">NES 60 inch round wood folding table</a>&nbsp;&ndash; holds 2550lbs</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebiGGwAz2Jk" target="_blank">NES 48 inch round wood folding table</a>&nbsp;&ndash; holds 1300lbs</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2325bwQt-hI" target="_blank">NES 6ft wood rectangle folding table</a>&nbsp;&ndash; holds 1900lbs</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGeYBTVji7c" target="_blank">NES Reliable 60 inch round plastic folding table</a>&nbsp;&ndash; holds 3100lbs</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmOZiAym_mo" target="_blank">NES Reliable 6ft Rectangle plastic folding table</a>&nbsp;&ndash; holds 2500lbs</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6H_E74M25c" target="_blank">NES 8ft wood rectangle folding table</a>&nbsp;&ndash; holds 1800lbs</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jbOqSNGxQA" target="_blank">NES Reliable 8ft plastic rectangle folding table</a>&nbsp;&ndash; holds 1800lbs</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3Y1dGeXDc8" target="_blank">NES Reliable Card Table</a>&nbsp;&ndash; holds 1100lbs</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our&nbsp;<a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">folding tables</a> that can hold 800lbs or more:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:566 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-attach-plastic-folding-table-skirting-clips How to attach plastic folding table skirting clips <p>So I had my mind blown yesterday about <a href="/en/skirting-clips-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic folding table skirting clips</a>. I assumed that I knew how to attach plastic folding table skirting clips to a table. But you know what they say about assuming&hellip;. Turns out I was completely wrong. I would&rsquo;ve never even thought about there being a right or wrong way to attach skirting clips. However, not only have I been attaching them wrong, but I&rsquo;ve also been attaching them in a way that can cause them to break! No one wants to have to deal with that.</p> <p>Because I had my mind blown I thought I wasn&rsquo;t the only one who may be attaching&nbsp;<a href="/en/skirting-clips-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic table skirting clips</a> incorrectly &ndash; and thought I&rsquo;d share the knowledge to stop clip breaking in its tracks. Check it out below. If you already knew this &ndash; feel free to take this post as your source of Tuesday entertainment. I feel pretty sheepish right now!</p> <h3>1. Take plastic table skirting clip and ensure the clip is facing with the opening towards the table edge.</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/11/Plastic-skirting-clip-1.jpg" alt="Plastic Table Skirting Clips" width="600" height="556"></p> <h3>2. Place the curled bottom underneath the table and move along until it clips into place</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/11/Plastic-skirting-clip-2.jpg" alt="Plastic Table Skirting Clips" width="600" height="597"></p> <h3>3. Slide top of the clip over the top of the table edge</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/11/Plastic-skirting-clip-3.jpg" alt="Plastic Table Skirting Clips" width="600" height="576"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/11/Plastic-skirting-clip-4.jpg" alt="Plastic Table Skirting Clips" width="600" height="568"></p> <p>I had been placing the top of the clip over the top of the table edge and then forcing the curled bottom over.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/11/Plastic-skirting-clip-5.jpg" alt="Plastic Table Skirting Clips" width="600" height="661"></p> <p>Pretty much a broken clip waiting to happen. Hope this little insight helps keep table skirting clips around longer for you!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for <a href="/en/skirting-clips-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic table skirting clips</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:565 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/were-moving-on-up We’re Moving on Up <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/11/Our-New-Location.jpg" alt="Our New Location" width="600" height="267"></p> <p>Exciting news everyone! We&rsquo;re moving on up (to a new warehouse that is). We&rsquo;re packing up our Mississauga Head Office and warehouse and moving to a new location that will give us more space to grow.</p> <p>Because we&rsquo;re growing like crazy.</p> <p>We needed more elbow room and a larger warehouse gives us the flexibility needed for continued growth over the next several years. Even more important than that, a larger warehouse equates to more event equipment &ndash; of the products we already offer as well as the ability to offer even more relevant products to the party rental, foodservice and hospitality sectors.</p> <p>Don&rsquo;t worry, we&rsquo;re not moving too far away. Our new location is only about a 5 minute drive from our current warehouse (<a href="https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/3280+Caroga+Drive,+Mississauga,+ON+L4V+1L4/3544+Nashua+Dr,+Mississauga,+ON+L4V+1L2/@43.702465,-79.6373988,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b3977f3333a61:0x908b45ee58ee3ebf!2m2!1d-79.6066754!2d43.6885345!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b3be9da9167d3:0x6c924670a3a5343c!2m2!1d-79.6283384!2d43.7129049!3e0" target="_blank">directions from old location to new location here</a>) &ndash; and only one additional exit off Highway 427. Not only is it close, it&rsquo;s a lot bigger which is perfect for a growing organization.</p> <p>As of December 19th, 2016 we will have moved to our new warehouse location at:</p> <p><strong>3544 Nashua Drive</strong><br><strong> Mississauga, ON L4V 1L4</strong><br><a href="https://www.google.ca/maps/place/3544+Nashua+Dr,+Mississauga,+ON+L4V+1L2/@43.7142643,-79.629508,16.25z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x882b3be9da9167d3:0x6c924670a3a5343c!8m2!3d43.7129049!4d-79.6283384" target="_blank">Google Map</a></p> <p>Moving will begin December 1st to the new location. We will be open for business during this time and working out of our current warehouse at 3280 Caroga Drive, Mississauga, ON. If you&rsquo;re planning to pick up product or visit our showroom at 3280 Caroga Drive, please call ahead first to 1-800-827-8953 or 905-795-1667 to ensure the product is not already at the new warehouse. We will do our best to make this move as painless for you as possible.</p> <h3>Exciting Things to Come &mdash; Thanks To You</h3> <p>The best part of growing, moving, and making announcements like this is knowing it&rsquo;s all possible because you trust us to provide your company with high quality event equipment. Knowing you stake your company&rsquo;s reputation (in part) with the products we provide you is always humbling, but a move like this puts the remarkable events of our company&rsquo;s history into the forefront of our minds. We&rsquo;re grateful for your continued trust and business and look forward to seeing you at our new warehouse sometime soon!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more Company news, product news and industry news like this, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:564 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-stainless-steel-steak-knife-now-in-stock New Stainless Steel Steak Knife – Now in Stock <p>Good news everyone! Back in early October, we let slip that we had been looking for the better part of a year to find a steak knife to fill the gap in our product line &ndash; and that we were expecting a shipment including the new steak knife in late October. I&rsquo;m pleased to announce our new&nbsp;<a href="/en/all-stainless-steel-steak-knife-1-dozen" target="_blank">all-stainless steel steak knife</a> is now in stock in our Mississauga Warehouse.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/11/All-Stainless-Steel-Steak-Knife-other-side.jpg" alt="All Stainless Steel Steak Knife" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Featuring a flat handle with ample weight, the new steak knife has a polished high shine finish and sharp serrated blade for easy cutting of steak and other meats. It makes a great addition to our most popular&nbsp;<a href="/en/maria-1810" target="_blank">Maria 18/10 flatware</a> pattern, as well as our other patterns.</p> <p>Additional Details:</p> <ul> <li>Stainless steel</li> <li>Solid handle</li> <li>Serrated blade</li> <li>Mirror finish</li> <li>Weight: 4.1 oz / 116g</li> <li>Measurements: 9 &frac12;&rdquo; long</li> <li>Sold in dozens</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping for our new <a href="/en/all-stainless-steel-steak-knife-1-dozen" target="_blank">stainless steel steak knife</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:563 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/back-in-stock-maria-and-nova-flatware Back in Stock – Maria and Nova Flatware <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/maria-table-fork-1-dozen.jpeg" alt="Maria Flatware" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Our&nbsp;<a href="/en/maria-1810" target="_blank">Maria Flatware</a> and&nbsp;<a href="/en/nova-188" target="_blank">Nova Flatware</a> are our most popular flatware lines. They have nice elegant clean lines that translate well in fine dining establishments and at special events such as weddings. Both flatware collections are 18/10 <a href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">stainless steel cutlery</a>. 18/10 cutlery features a greater percentage of nickel in its structure meaning it will have a higher shine and be a stronger more durable piece of cutlery. I&rsquo;m pleased to announce that all pieces of Maria Flatware and Nova Flatware are now back in stock at our Mississauga warehouse.</p> <p>Maria flatware is available in the following pieces:</p> <ul> <li>Maria table fork</li> <li>Maria table knife</li> <li>Maria table spoon</li> <li>Maria teaspoon</li> <li>Maria dessert / salad fork</li> <li>Maria dessert knife</li> <li>Maria round soup spoon</li> <li>Maria butter knife</li> <li>Maria cake fork</li> <li>Maria mocca spoon</li> <li>Maria oyster fork &ndash; 2 prong</li> <li>Maria seafood fork &ndash; 3 prong</li> <li>Maria hors d&rsquo;oeuvre fork</li> </ul> <p>Nova flatware is available in the following pieces:</p> <ul> <li>Nova table knife</li> <li>Nova tablespoon</li> <li>Nova dessert/salad fork</li> <li>Nova teaspoon</li> <li>Nova round soup spoon</li> <li>Nova table fork</li> <li>Nova butter knife</li> <li>Nova cake fork</li> <li>Nova gravy ladle</li> <li>Nova ice cream spoon</li> <li>Nova mocca spoon</li> <li>Nova salad serving fork</li> <li>Nova salad serving spoon</li> <li>Nova serving fork</li> <li>Nova serving spoon</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any pieces of our Maria flatware or Nova flatware collection:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:562 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/60-inch-round-wood-folding-table-vs-60-inch-round-plastic-folding-table 60 inch round wood folding table vs 60 inch round plastic folding table <p>5ft round folding tables otherwise known as 60 inch round folding tables are one of our most popular round table sizes. They are most commonly used for special events such as weddings at a seated reception. They can hold up to 10 people and help venues fit more people into their space. Because we offer 60 inch round folding tables in both wood and plastic, it helps for venues, banquet halls and party rental companies to understand the difference between the two tables. The comparison below provides a comparison so that companies can evaluate what table best fits their business needs. Check it out below.</p> <h3><a href="/en/60-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">60 inch round wood folding table</a></h3> <ul> <li><a href="/en/how-strong-is-a-60-inch-round-folding-table" target="_blank">Holds up to 2550 lbs</a></li> <li>Supports that form a box on the underside of the table.</li> <li>Wishbone-style folding legs for added stability.</li> <li>No-mark foot to prevent leaving scuffs or marks on the floor.</li> <li>Tabletop is made of 3/4" clear coated plywood</li> <li>Edging is t-shaped black vinyl</li> <li>Can be sanded and refinished should the table get scratched</li> <li>Cannot be left outside for long periods of time</li> <li>Bolt-through tabletop construction to secure rails and folding legs to ensure strength and durability</li> <li>18 Gauge grey powder-coated steel legs</li> <li>Snap lock legs to secure legs in an open position</li> <li>Weight: 58lbs</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">60 inch round plastic folding table</a></h3> <ul> <li><a href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-60-inch-plastic-round-folding-table-hold" target="_blank">Holds up to 3100 lbs</a></li> <li>2-year warranty against material or manufacturing defects.</li> <li>Light-grey high-density resin reinforced with square steel tubing.</li> <li>Straight-style folding legs with a gravity-slide lock for added stability.</li> <li>Powder-coated grey legs made of 17 gauge (1.4mm) steel tubing.</li> <li>Easy to maintain with tabletop dirt / stains often coming clean with water and paper towel (or at most a Mr. Clean magic eraser and water)</li> <li>Can be left outside overnight</li> <li>Tabletop is 2.05" thick</li> <li>Scratch-resistant glides included</li> <li>Grey powder coated legs</li> <li>Fold Flat Design</li> <li>Highly-durable Materials</li> <li>Weight: 40.04lbs</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping for the 60 inch round wood folding table or 60 inch round plastic folding table:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:561 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/back-in-stock-catering-glassware-boxes Back in Stock: Catering Glassware Boxes <p>Catering glassware boxes are a fantastic way to store and transport your stemware or glassware to and from special events. Party Rental Companies in particular love these for their durability and portability. Since we&rsquo;ve started carrying these in stock they&rsquo;ve been gaining momentum in terms of popularity and we sold out of the large and medium catering glassware boxes in late summer.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we now have back in stock the medium and large catering glassware boxes. New in stock and available for the first time is Catering Glassware Box Lids in both medium and large.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/06/medium-catering-glassware-box.jpg" alt="Medium Catering Glasware Boxes" width="600" height="411"></p> <p>Both the&nbsp;<a href="/en/medium-catering-glassware-box" target="_blank">medium catering glassware boxes</a> and&nbsp;<a href="/en/large-catering-glassware-box" target="_blank">large catering glassware boxes</a> store 24 glasses in one box. The boxes can be safely stacked on top of one another for easy storage. They also ship and pack flat when not in use to allow for cost savings and increased storage space.</p> <p>Additional Details:</p> <ul> <li>Handle for easier pick up (on large catering boxes only)</li> <li>Available in Black.</li> <li>Ships flat - some assembly required</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for either size catering box:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:560 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/pros-cons-of-1810-stainless-steel-cutlery Pros / Cons of 18/10 Stainless Steel Cutlery <p>Of the three main types of stainless steel cutlery that exist in the market &ndash; <a href="/en/elegance-188" target="_blank">18/10 stainless steel cutlery</a>, 18/8 stainless steel cutlery and&nbsp;<a href="/en/concord-180" target="_blank">18/0 stainless steel cutlery</a> &ndash; we sell 18/10 and 18/0 cutlery. A lot of people ask what the numbers 18, 10 and 0 signify so I thought it made sense to provide an overview before getting into the weeds of the pros and cons of 18/10 cutlery.</p> <p>The &ldquo;18&rdquo; number refers to the percentage of Chromium in the stainless steel flatware. Chromium is a metal that gives cutlery its hardness and durability. The &ldquo;10&rdquo; or &ldquo;0&rdquo; number is the percentage of Nickel in the flatware. Nickel gives the cutlery resistance to corrosion, and gives cutlery its high shine similar to silver plated cutlery. The higher the nickel content, the higher the price in general because of how expensive nickel can be. This post delves more into the pros and cons 18/10 stainless steel cutlery &ndash; and which style of restaurants tend to favour 18/10 cutlery.</p> <h3>Pros of 18/10 Stainless Steel Cutlery:</h3> <ul> <li>High polish finish</li> <li>Superior rust resistant qualities</li> <li>Highest durability</li> <li>Easy to maintain</li> <li>Stain resistant</li> <li>Dishwasher safe</li> <li>Less expensive then 18/10 cutlery because lack of nickel content</li> <li>Still possesses durability for everyday use</li> <li>Dishwasher safe</li> </ul> <h3>Cons of <a href="/en/maria-1810" target="_blank">18/10 Stainless Steel Cutlery</a>:</h3> <ul> <li>More costly than 18/0 due to nickel</li> </ul> <p>Higher end fine dining restaurants or rental companies who service a luxury clientele will be happier with&nbsp;<a href="/en/maria-1810" target="_blank">18/10 flatware</a> for its high shine and stain resistance.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our <a href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">3 lines of 18/10 cutlery or 2 lines of 18/0 cutlery</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:559 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/silver-resin-chiavari-chairs-vs-silver-wood-chiavari-chairs Silver Resin Chiavari Chairs vs. Silver Wood Chiavari Chairs <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/silver-chiavari-chairs-at-event.jpg" alt="Silver Chairs at an Event" width="600" height="799"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/vault/image/1944002" target="_blank">http://www.stylemepretty.com/</a></p> <p>For years now,&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-gold-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Gold Chiavari Chairs</a> and Silver Chiavari Chairs have been trading off which is the more popular colour of the season. Gold Chiavari chairs are currently trending but that doesn&rsquo;t mean that silver Chiavari chairs aren&rsquo;t hot. They&rsquo;re still a close second in terms of popularity &ndash; and definitely wanted by brides who favour a cooler colour palette. There are two different materials &ndash; wood Chiavari chairs versus resin Chiavari chairs. Both have their pluses and minuses. This post will give businesses who haven&rsquo;t purchased&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-silver-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Silver Chiavari Chairs</a> yet, the chance to review the pros and cons of each material so you can decide which chair best meets their needs.</p> <h3><a href="/en/nes-reliable-silver-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Silver Resin Chiavari Chairs</a></h3> <h4>Pros:</h4> <ul> <li>4mm thick resin and 1mm thick hollow steel frame support (ours has a steel frame to provide additional support and durability &ndash; not all Silver Chiavari Chairs in the market have steel frames though)</li> <li>Seams are virtually invisible</li> <li>Resin at the core is a similar colour to the silver coating colour and because of that does not show scratches as easily as wood or aluminum (i.e. silver high gloss finish when scratched would show a silver/grey toned core)</li> <li>Solid resin seat allowing for easy change out of cushions</li> <li>2 horizontal chair rails similar to the traditional Chiavari chair look</li> <li>Resin Chiavari chairs can hold over 1000lbs making them an extremely strong chair</li> <li>Resin less likely to succumb to water damage if accidently left out to the elements</li> </ul> <h4>Cons:</h4> <ul> <li>Generally more expensive than a wood or aluminum Chiavari chair &ndash; but also tend to last longer</li> <li>Cannot be re-painted or re-stained as easily as a wood Chiavari</li> <li>Chairs weigh 13lbs each &ndash; tend to weigh more than wood or aluminum &ndash; especially if there&rsquo;s a steel core frame</li> <li>Not all resin Chiavari chairs are the same chair &ndash; which leads to confusion in the marketplace (for example, there are single mold chiavari chairs that have squared off horizontal rails, knocked down resin chiavari chairs that have to be assembled and screws constantly retightened, etc.)</li> </ul> <h3>Silver Wood Chiavari Chairs</h3> <h4>Pros:</h4> <ul> <li>The authentic Chiavari Chair &ndash; over 200 years old &ndash; has always been wood</li> <li>Silver Wood Chiavari Chairs have a matte finish which some companies really like</li> <li>Wood Chiavari chairs are easier to re-finish. We know of party rental businesses that have invested in a sandblasting / painting booth so they can change the colour of their wood chiavari&rsquo;s depending on the popularity of the season</li> <li>Weigh less than a resin Chiavari chair</li> <li>Less expensive chair than a resin Chiavari chair</li> <li>Costs can be reduced further with knocked down unassembled wood Chiavari chairs</li> </ul> <h4>Cons:</h4> <ul> <li>Silver Wood Chiavari Chair shows a natural wood colour when it chips or scratches</li> <li>Knocked down unassembled silver wood Chiavari chairs need their screws tightened often</li> <li>Knocked down unassembled silver wood Chiavari chairs can be less sturdy / strong if proper care isn&rsquo;t taken to ensure the screws and bolts are fastened.</li> <li>Wood Chiavari Chairs often need their paint touched up after events</li> <li>Can succumb to water damage if left outside for prolonged periods of time</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-silver-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">silver resin Chiavari chairs</a> including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:558 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/coming-soon-stainless-steel-steak-knife Coming Soon: Stainless Steel Steak Knife <p>We&rsquo;ve carried 18/10 stainless steel cutlery and 18/0 stainless steel cutlery for a really long time. What we&rsquo;ve been sorely lacking though in our flatware collection was a good quality stainless steel steak knife that worked well with any of our cutlery lines. We&rsquo;ve been working on finding this gap in our product line for most of this year. I&rsquo;m excited to announce we have a stainless steel steak knife on order &ndash; coming to our Mississauga warehouse by the End of October 2016.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/Stainless-Steel-Steak-Knife.jpg" alt="Stainless Steel Steak Knife" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Featuring a flat handle with an ample weight for easy cutting of steak and other meats, the new steak knife has a polished high shine finish and sharp serrated blade. It makes a great addition to our most popular Maria 18/10 flatware pattern, as well as our other patterns.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We will have more information including pricing available once it hits our warehouse. Until then stay tuned to the blog or make sure to follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:557 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/pros-cons-of-180-stainless-steel-cutlery Pros / Cons of 18/0 Stainless Steel Cutlery <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/18-0-Stainless-Steel-Cutlery-Pros-Cons.jpg" alt="Pros and Cons of 18-0 Stainless Steel Cutlery" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Stainless steel cutlery is a staple to any stand-alone restaurant, restaurant in a hotel, or golf course, banquet hall or party rental that deals in tabletop supplies. There are three main types of stainless steel cutlery that exists in the market &ndash; <a href="/en/maria-1810" target="_blank">18/10 stainless steel cutlery</a>, 18/8 stainless steel cutlery and <a href="/en/concord-180" target="_blank">18/0 stainless steel cutlery</a>. The &ldquo;18&rdquo; number refers to the percentage of Chromium in the stainless steel flatware. Chromium is a strong durable metal that gives cutlery its hardness. The &ldquo;10&rdquo; or &ldquo;0&rdquo; number is the percentage of nickel in the flatware. Nickel gives the cutlery corrosion resistant properties, is very expensive and gives cutlery its shine and luster. The nickel helps stainless steel cutlery mimic the shine silver plated cutlery possesses. We&rsquo;ve written about the difference between 18/10 and 18/0 cutlery so this post delves more into what pros and cons 18/0 stainless steel cutlery has &ndash; and which style of restaurants tend to favour 18/0 cutlery.</p> <h3>Pros of 18/0 Stainless Steel Cutlery:</h3> <ul> <li>Less expensive then 18/10 cutlery because lack of nickel content</li> <li>Still possesses durability for everyday use</li> <li>Dishwasher safe</li> </ul> <h3>Cons of 18/0 Stainless Steel Cutlery:</h3> <ul> <li>Can rust more quickly due to lack of high nickel content</li> <li>Doesn&rsquo;t have the same high polish shine that fine dining restaurants would look for</li> <li>Can stain more easily due to lack of high nickel content</li> </ul> <p>For casual restaurants or high volume events / restaurants, choosing an&nbsp;<a href="/en/cartier-180" target="_blank">18/0 cutlery</a> will work well with its soft sheen and economic value. It will allow you to wash them in the dishwasher multiple times a day, while allowing you to keep your costs down when they accidently get thrown in the garbage! Higher end fine dining restaurants or rental companies who service a luxury clientele will be happier with&nbsp;<a href="/en/nova-188" target="_blank">18/10 flatware</a> for its high shine and stain resistance. That being said we corrosion-test all our cutlery over a 3 day process and have chosen a supplier who provides 18/0 cutlery that didn&rsquo;t rust during our in-house testing.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our <a href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">3 lines of 18/10 cutlery or 2 lines of 18/0 cutlery</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:556 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/gold-resin-chiavari-chairs-vs-gold-wood-chiavari-chairs Gold Resin Chiavari Chairs vs. Gold Wood Chiavari Chairs <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/gold-chiavari-chairs-during-event.jpg" alt="Gold Chiavari Chairs at Event" width="600" height="400"></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://www.theknot.com/" target="_blank">https://www.theknot.com/</a></p> <p><a href="/en/nes-reliable-gold-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Gold Chiavari chairs</a>&nbsp;are the hottest event chair this season. We haven&rsquo;t been able to keep them in stock and have had a solid list of back orders practically the entire year. With the season slowing down a bit I thought it made sense to write a post showcasing the pros and cons of gold resin Chiavari chairs versus gold wood Chiavari chairs. We&rsquo;re anticipating gold Chiavari chairs will still be popular into 2017 so this post will give businesses who haven&rsquo;t purchased gold Chiavari chairs yet, the chance to review which chair best suits their business needs. Read on for the comparison.</p> <h3><a href="/en/nes-reliable-gold-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Gold Resin Chiavari Chairs</a></h3> <h4>Pros:</h4> <ul> <li>4mm thick resin and 1mm thick hollow steel frame support (ours has a steel frame to provide additional support and durability &ndash; not all Gold Resin Chiavari&rsquo;s do though)</li> <li>Seams are virtually invisible</li> <li>Resin at the core is a similar colour to the gold coating colour and because of that does not show scratches as easily as wood or aluminum (i.e. gold high gloss finish when scratched would show a gold toned core)</li> <li>Solid resin seat allowing for easy change out of cushions</li> <li>2 horizontal chair rails similar to the traditional Chiavari chair look</li> <li>Resin Chiavari chairs can hold over 1000lbs making them an extremely strong chair</li> <li>Resin less likely to succumb to water damage if accidently left out to the elements</li> </ul> <h4>Cons:</h4> <ul> <li>Generally more expensive than a wood or aluminum Chiavari chair &ndash; but also tend to last longer</li> <li>Cannot be re-painted or re-stained as easily as a wood Chiavari</li> <li>Chairs weigh 13lbs each &ndash; tend to weigh more than wood or aluminum &ndash; especially if there&rsquo;s a steel core frame</li> <li>Not all resin Chiavari chairs are the same chair &ndash; which leads to confusion in the marketplace</li> </ul> <h3>Gold Wood Chiavari Chairs</h3> <h4>Pros:</h4> <ul> <li>The authentic Chiavari Chair &ndash; over 200 years old &ndash; has always been wood</li> <li>Gold Wood Chiavari Chairs have a matte finish which some companies really like</li> <li>Wood Chiavari chairs are easier to re-finish</li> <li>Weigh less than a resin Chiavari chair</li> <li>Less expensive chair than a resin Chiavari chair</li> <li>Costs can be reduced further with knocked down unassembled wood Chiavari chairs</li> </ul> <h4>Cons:</h4> <ul> <li>Gold Wood Chiavari Chair shows a natural wood colour when it chips or scratches</li> <li>Knocked down unassembled gold wood Chiavari chairs need their screws tightened often</li> <li>Knocked down unassembled gold wood Chiavari chairs can be less sturdy / strong if proper care isn&rsquo;t taken to ensure the screws and bolts are fastened.</li> <li>Wood Chiavari Chairs often need their paint touched up after events</li> <li>Can succumb to water damage if left outside for prolonged periods of time</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-gold-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">gold resin Chiavari chairs</a> including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:555 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/whats-in-season-in-ontario-an-october-produce-guide-plus-recipes What's in Season in Ontario? An October Produce Guide Plus Recipes <p>Fall is one of the best times of year for produce and consumers absolutely love menu items that remind them of the changing season. Sometimes having a list of the current produce in season can help a caterer or restaurant properly develop locally targeted menus while still targeting fall trends (like pumpkin spiced everything). We&rsquo;ve put together a list of what&rsquo;s in season in Ontario during October along with some related recipes for inspiration. Check it out below!</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/October-Produce-Guide.jpg" alt="October Produce Guide" width="600" height="900"></p> <h3>1. Crab Apple &amp; Brown Butter Pudding</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/crab-apple-and-brown-butter-bread-pudding.jpg" alt="Crab Apple and Brown Butter Pudding" width="600" height="904"></p> <p align="center">Photo: <a href="http://kirantarun.com/" target="_blank">http://kirantarun.com/</a></p> <p>Recipe <a href="http://kirantarun.com/food/2012/11/29/crab-apple-brown-butter-bread-pudding/http:/kirantarun.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <h3>2. Balsamic Roasted Beet Salad</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/roasted-beet-salad.jpg" alt="Roasted Beet Salad" width="600" height="300"></p> <p align="center">Photo: <a href="https://barefootcontessa.com/" target="_blank">https://barefootcontessa.com/</a></p> <p>Recipe <a href="https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/balsamic-roasted-beet-salad" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <h3>3. Savory Pumpkin Pizza</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/pumpkin-pizza.jpg" alt="Pumpkin Pizza" width="600" height="397"></p> <p align="center">Photo: <a href="http://lovelolablog.com/" target="_blank">http://lovelolablog.com/</a></p> <p>AKA the best pizza you will ever eat. Recipe <a href="http://lovelolablog.com/savory-pumpkin-pizza-aka-the-best-pizza-you-will-ever-eat-ever/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <h3>4. Sage Butter Lemon Roasted Chicken in Goat Milk With Brussels Sprout Pasta</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/Sage-Butter-Lemon-Roasted-Chicken-in-Goat-Milk-With-Brussels-Sprout-Pasta-7.jpg" alt="Sage Butter Lemon Roasted Chicken" width="600" height="900"></p> <p align="center">Photo: <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/" target="_blank">http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/</a></p> <p>Doesn&rsquo;t it just scream a cozy fall meal? Recipe <a href="http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/sage-lemon-roasted-chicken-goat-milk-brussels-sprout-pasta/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <h3>5. Roasted Parmesan Pesto Potatoes</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/Roasted-Parmesan-Pesto-Potatoes-15.jpg" alt="Roasted Parmesan Pesto Potatoes" width="600" height="863"></p> <p align="center">photo: <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/" target="_blank">http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/</a></p> <p>Recipe <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/3-ingredient-roasted-parmesan-pesto-potatoes/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <h3>6. Smoky Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Spiralized Apple Slaw</h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/pork-with-apple-slaw-I-howsweeteats.com-8.jpg" alt="Pulled Pork with Apple Slaw" width="600" height="734"></p> <p align="center">photo: <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/" target="_blank">http://www.howsweeteats.com/</a></p> <p>On pretzel buns, with maple mustard. Are you salivating yet? Recipe <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2016/09/smoky-pulled-pork-sandwiches-with-spiralized-apple-slaw/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <h3>7. Cranberry Margaritas</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/Cranberry-Margaritas-4.jpg" alt="Cranberry Margaritas" width="576" height="864"></p> <p align="center">Photo: <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/" target="_blank">http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/</a></p> <p>Goes great with turkey and stuffing I bet! Recipe <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/cranberry-margaritas/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>Hopefully some of these recipes have got your creative juices flowing. If there&rsquo;s any extras, you know where to find us!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:554 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/best-new-toronto-venues-of-the-year-so-far Best New Toronto Venues of the Year so Far <p>Part of a party rental business as well as a catering business is winning exclusive or preferred vendor deals with event venues. Having your ear to the ground to keep alert to new venue openings gives your company a better likelihood of getting into a venue before they&rsquo;ve determined their preferred vendors. Here is the list of the best new Toronto Venues of the year so far:</p> <h3><a href="http://batchtoronto.com/" target="_blank">Batch</a></h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/batch.jpg" alt="Batch" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>In March 2016, Creemore Springs opened its own brew pub, Batch, in response to the increase in demand for craft beer. The 2500 square foot space, located in a former heritage building, offers four different seating areas (the main bar, the caf&eacute;, a back dining room with stage, and 50-seat private dining room) available for full buyouts, private dining, or semi-private dining. The overall space, which holds 400 for receptions, has a upscale, well-designed sports bar feel with several large screen televisions for game watching, as well as a ping-pong table downstairs.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.crestato.ca/" target="_blank">Cresta</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/cresta.jpeg" alt="Cresta" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>Cresta opened in Toronto&rsquo;s historic St. Lawrence Market in March 2016. House in a 19th century heritage building and a new building, the space offers four event and dining areas: a bar, lower-level dining that seats 75, a 60-seat mezzanine, and a 150-seat patio &ndash; all available for private or semi-private events. With over 6500 square feet, the restaurant takes on a contemporary look and feel with floor-to-ceiling windows on both the ground and mezzanine levels, along with a circular bar. The mezzanine level in particular offers the privacy of an exclusive event while looking over the ground floor bar &ndash; keeping the energy of the room alive.</p> <h3><a href="http://eastroom.ca/" target="_blank">East Room</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/east_room.jpg" alt="East Room" width="600" height="313"></p> <p>The 8,000 square foot shared workspace, East Room, opened in Toronto&rsquo;s growing East End of Riverside and doubles as an event venue. The gorgeously designed space featuring plush leather chairs and booths, antique wood treasures and vintage d&eacute;cor includes commercial surround sound, WiFi, televisions and a kitchen. The venue includes a variety of different rooms and capacities including the 3,500-square-foot East Room Lounge that holds 550 for receptions or seats 400; the East Room Second Floor accommodates 150 for receptions or 220 seated; and the East Room Boardroom seats 15.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/thompson-toronto/eat-and-drink/rooftop-lounge" target="_blank">The Rooftop Lounge at Thompson Toronto Hotel</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/thompson_toronto.jpg" alt="Thompson Toronto" width="600" height="334"></p> <p>The Rooftop Lounge at Thompson Toronto re-opened summer 2016 features an infinity pool deck overlooking sweeping views of the Toronto Skyline. The reception capacity for the entire indoor/outdoor space is 238. If used separately, the indoor space can hold receptions for 112 guests; the outdoor space holds 126 standing.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.wineacademy.ca/" target="_blank">Wine Academy</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/wine_academy.jpg" alt="Wine Academy" width="600" height="289"></p> <p>Private social club Wine Academy opened its doors in June 2016 in the heart of the financial district. The venue, which is 17 and a half feet under street level, is a 6,000-square-foot modern, industrial, and polished event venue. The two-&shy;story space features a state&shy;-of-&shy;the&shy;-art private wine cellar (which holds up to 105,000 bottles), storage lockers, and lots of decorative old wine barrels. The space accommodates 150 for cocktails or 175 seated, with a multitude of event spaces for full or partial rentals, including 55 for cocktails in the main lounge, 12 for cocktails in the main tasting bar, 19 for cocktails in the banquette area, and 10 seated in the boardroom.</p> <h3><a href="http://chezlavelle.com/" target="_blank">Lavelle</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/10/lavelle.jpg" alt="Lavelle" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>Lavelle, a 16,000 sq ft rooftop restaurant and pool lounge, opened in July 2016 on the King West strip. The venue overlooks the downtown core with breathtaking views of Toronto and features one of the longest rooftop infinity pools in North America. The space features a swing set above the city, a green garden rooftop area, salvaged Canadian wood furnishes, and a retractable glass wall leading to the pool deck. With a capacity for 250 seated or 300 for cocktails in the interior area and capacity for 150 people on the patio; it can also accommodate full buyouts for 400 people. The entire venue features three bars, two wading pools plus a central infinity pool, a dining room, private dining room, outdoor patio and size private cabanas.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:553 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/white-resin-folding-chairs-vs-white-wood-folding-chairs White Resin Folding Chairs vs. White Wood Folding Chairs <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/09/White-resin-folding-chairs.jpg" alt="White Resin Folding Chairs" width="600" height="400">The most popular type of event chair we sell has always been the white resin folding chair. It has such a classic style and is an elegant, stylish and affordable alternative to a more expensive chiavari chair. Because of this, party rental companies, event venues, and golf courses buy thousands every year to appease special event coordinators and brides. Because of this classic event chair silhouette, I thought it made sense to provide an honest comparison between a white wood folding chair versus a <a href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">white resin folding chair</a>. This will let you decide what folding chair you feel makes the most sense for your business &ndash; while providing a transparent look at the pros and cons of each kind of chair.</p> <p>Below is a detailed comparison of the resin vs wood folding chair.</p> <h3><a href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">White Resin Folding Chairs</a></h3> <h4>Pros:</h4> <ul> <li>During informal stress tests, breaks at 748lbs of weight</li> <li>Stackable when folded flat and locks in place to other chairs &ndash; requiring no additional straps</li> <li>Doesn't show scratches due to resin being same colour throughout chair</li> <li>Low maintenance cost</li> <li>Screw covers are replaceable</li> <li>Screw covers flush with resin</li> <li>Seat is replaceable</li> </ul> <h4>Cons:</h4> <ul> <li>Higher initial cost to purchase</li> <li>Slightly heavier in weight 9.9lbs</li> <li>Can yellow with age</li> <li>Harder to repair &ndash; more likely to have to replace</li> </ul> <h3>White Wood Folding Chairs</h3> <h4>Pros:</h4> <ul> <li>Lower initial cost to purchase</li> <li>Slightly lighter in weight 9.1 lbs</li> <li>Stackable when folded flat</li> <li>Seat is replaceable should it be stained or ripped</li> <li>Easy to repair as wood can be sanded and re-painted</li> </ul> <h4>Cons:</h4> <ul> <li>Shows scratches easily when the wood is painted as wood interior is light</li> <li>Need to be secured with bungee cords or ratchet tie down straps as wood folding chairs don&rsquo;t lock together when stacked and will move unless secured</li> <li>Screw covers are not replaceable</li> <li>Screw covers are not flush with wood</li> <li>Higher maintenance costs associated (wood needs to be sanded and repainted or re-stained to properly maintain)</li> </ul> <p>Each folding chair has plenty of fans and has widespread penetration into the special events market. Whichever chair you decide upon will be a popular chair for your rental inventory or will provide you with lots of event business. Hopefully this comparison post will give you the information you need to make the decision that&rsquo;s right for you and your business.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our white resin folding chairs including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:552 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/coming-soon-crossback-chair-storage-covers Coming Soon: Crossback Chair Storage Covers <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/09/cross-back-chair-cover.jpg" alt="Cross Back Chair Covers" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>We brought in cross back chairs earlier this spring and then a new colour of cross back chairs at the beginning of this month. They&rsquo;ve been a great seller for us already and with the trend certainly not slowing down we wanted to find a way to ensure these wood event chairs were protected when stored and transported by rental companies. We&rsquo;ve also been getting a lot of questions about&nbsp;<a href="/en/where-to-buy-crossback-chair-storage-covers" target="_blank">where to buy cross back chair storage covers</a> so we originally wrote a blog post to address that.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce that coming late-November 2016 is Crossback Chair Storage Covers to our Mississauga warehouse.</p> <p>These storage covers will help ensure the cross-back chairs can be stored in a warehouse without getting dirty or dusty &ndash; and help ensure they don&rsquo;t get scratched up when they are stored or stacked. They&rsquo;re made of the same fabric as the chiavari chair covers.</p> <p>At this point I don&rsquo;t have information on the sell price for these covers but as soon as we get the shipment in, I will be posting another post letting you all know first!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news or new product updates like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:551 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/back-in-stock-5ft-square-wood-folding-tables Back in Stock: 5ft Square Wood Folding Tables <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/09/5ft-square-wood-folding-table.jpg" alt="5ft Square Wood Folding Tables" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Every once in a while we get requests for differently shaped folding tables &ndash; above and beyond rectangle or square. We stock serpentine folding tables in both wood and plastic, as well as&nbsp;<a href="/en/60-nes-half-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">half-moon tables</a> in wood. We&rsquo;ve also started getting into non-standard sizes for rounds and rectangles &ndash; including 8ft x 36&rdquo; tables, 8ft x 42&rdquo; tables, 7ft rounds, 8ft rounds and 8ft ovals. Most of these are custom order products right now but that can always change &ndash; and you&rsquo;ll be the first to know! In the past we had 5ft square wood folding tables but when we switched to a more reliable, higher quality wood folding table manufacturer, we didn&rsquo;t have the ability to manufacture <a href="/en/nes-5ft-square-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">5ft square wood folding tables</a>.</p> <p>It has been almost 7 years since the switch and our manufacturer has grown into the ability to make just about any wood folding table we can think of. Because of this, I&rsquo;m pleased to announce that now back in stock is 5ft square wood folding tables.</p> <p>Made of clear coated &frac34; inch thick plywood and feature supports that form a box on the underside of the table. Because of this support structure, the tables will not bend or warp under the heaviest of loads.</p> <p>Additional Details:</p> <ul> <li>60 inches long x 60 inches wide</li> <li>Edging is t-shaped black vinyl</li> <li>Bolt-through construction to secure rails and folding legs to ensure strength and durability</li> <li>Wishbone-style leg design</li> <li>18 Gauge grey powder-coated steel legs</li> <li>Snap lock legs to secure legs in an open position</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping for the <a href="/en/nes-5ft-square-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">5ft square wood folding table</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:550 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-in-stock-6ft-plexiglass-tabletop-bar-back New in Stock: 6ft Plexiglass Tabletop Bar Back <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/09/6ft-Chrome-Tabletop-Back-Bar-forblog.jpg" alt="6ft Chrome Tabletop Back Bar" width="600" height="633" /></p> <p>Back in April we announced that we had <a href="/en/plexiglass-bar-furniture-now-available-for-special-order" target="_blank">plexiglass bar furniture available for special order</a>. These contemporary event furniture fixtures make a great DJ booth, makeshift bar, end table or coffee table to compliment a grouping of modern furniture as well as a great cruiser/cocktail table. We’ve been having great success with the bar units in particular – the <a href="/en/6-ft-chrome-plexiglass-bar-with-shelf" target="_blank">6ft plexiglass bar with shelf</a>. Most of these bar tables are available by special order and custom made to order however from time to time we also bring them in and have them in stock and in inventory.</p> <p>I’m pleased to announce the availability of a new product: a <strong><a href="/en/6-ft-chrome-tabletop-back-bar" target="_blank">6ft Plexiglass Tabletop Back bar</a> </strong>in stock in our Mississauga warehouse.</p> <p>This back bar stands 40 inches high, 18 inches wide and 72 inches long. It allows event venues and party rental to provide customers with a bar that sits on a skirted or covered table for showcasing liquor and drinks behind the bar.</p> <p>Additional Details:</p> <ul> <li>White acrylic (plexiglass) top and shelf</li> <li>Welded chrome frames</li> <li>Designed for commercial rental use</li> <li>Top and shelf supported with cross-bars for structural support</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you’re interested in a quote including shipping for the <a href="/en/6-ft-chrome-tabletop-back-bar" target="_blank">6ft Chrome Tabletop Back Bar</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p> </p> urn:store:1:blog:post:549 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/3-common-misconceptions-about-crystal-stemware 3 Common Misconceptions about Crystal Stemware <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/09/crystal-stemware-misconceptions.jpg" alt="Crystal Stemware Misconceptions" width="600" height="633"></p> <p><a href="/en/victoria-crystal" target="_blank">Crystal stemware</a>&nbsp;is used a lot in fine dining restaurants as well as rented out to special events where a little sparkle is necessary on the table &ndash; or if a more luxurious atmosphere is wanted. It tends to be synonymous with a higher end price tag. There are misconceptions that exist with both crystal stemware and glass stemware but today I&rsquo;m going to touch on the 3 misconceptions that people often assume about crystal stemware &ndash; in no particular order.</p> <h3>1. It&rsquo;s really expensive</h3> <p>While it is true it can be a more expensive &ndash; this is more often than not the result of how it is manufactured and who is selling the crystal stemware. Crystal stemware that is hand blown by master craftsman is obviously going to be priced higher because of the human labour involved in producing it. Also, glass blowers are not a dime a dozen and is a craft that doesn&rsquo;t have millions flocking to learn the trade. That being said, crystal stemware can be machine made &ndash; making the glasses more uniform in appearance and lowering unit costs. Also, companies that sell crystal stemware get very good at knowing how to specifically market crystal to appeal to our wants of luxury, fine craftsmanship and extravagance. Because of this, the pricing has been inflated because they have created a market that can support a higher price. Looking for wholesale suppliers of crystal stemware can help alleviate these higher prices.</p> <h3>2. It&rsquo;s even more breakable than glass</h3> <p>While generally a more breakable substance than glass, crystal stemware tends to have the same issues that also occur with glass stemware. The bowls of the crystal and glass stemware can pop off the foot. That being said, assuming you handle crystal stemware like it can break &ndash; and that it isn&rsquo;t indestructible &ndash; it should hold up well for you.</p> <h3>3. It&rsquo;s not safe because of lead content</h3> <p><a href="http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/prod/crystal-cristal-eng.php" target="_blank">Health Canada&rsquo;s stance on lead crystal</a>&nbsp;is that it may release lead into your food or beverage. That being said, there is&nbsp;<a href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">lead-free crystal stemware</a> that exists these days. This eliminates the worry that may exist of potential lead poisoning.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for crystal stemware in our&nbsp;<a href="/en/victoria-crystal" target="_blank">Victoria Collection</a> or&nbsp;<a href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Collection</a> including Shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:548 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/9-quick-tips-about-white-resin-folding-chairs 9 Quick Tips About White Resin Folding Chairs <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/09/White-resin-folding-chairs.jpg" alt="White Resin Folding Chairs" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>What are the essential qualities of a great <a href="/en/chairs" target="_blank">event chair</a>? What makes them a good fit for a rental company? Here are all the quick tips about&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">white resin folding chairs</a> &ndash; including what makes them a great chair for rental companies and what markets they fit well into.</p> <ol> <li>They lock when folded down and stacked on top of one another for easy transporting</li> <li>The seats can be replaced if there&rsquo;s damage or staining</li> <li>The most popular chair we sell &ndash; selling thousands across Canada</li> <li>We&rsquo;ve had the same supplier for over 10 years</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RbRDX3-ulQ" target="_blank">A single white resin folding chair can hold up to 700lbs</a></li> <li>Can charge more per rental for these chairs &ndash; but the incremental cost compared to a regular plastic folding chair isn&rsquo;t so immense that brides won&rsquo;t be willing to pay a little extra for a better looking chair</li> <li>Require less maintenance than wood folding chairs because of their resin material</li> <li>Water resistant</li> <li>Small and large markets support these chairs &ndash; they&rsquo;re the more expensive chair for smaller markets who can&rsquo;t support a chiavari chair rental while are a middle of the road option for larger markets.</li> </ol> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">white resin folding chairs</a> including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:547 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/5-tools-everyone-in-the-party-rental-industry-should-be-using 5 Tools Everyone in the Party Rental Industry Should Be Using <p>Being in the party rental industry means being busy. There&rsquo;s not enough time in the day to do everything - so how can you cope?</p> <p>The answer isn&rsquo;t putting your head in the sand and hoping everything will sort itself out - the answer is working smarter, not harder. I am always on the lookout for tools that help me not only work smarter or more efficiently but will also help me get more water, better sleep and stay on top of tasks. A healthy body and mind always means a better outlook on getting your workload done as well as operating at peak efficiency.</p> <p>Here are 5 tools that you can use to improve your productivity, water intake, website and more:</p> <h3><a href="https://www.canva.com/" target="_blank">1. Canva</a></h3> <p>Canva is one of the most awesome discoveries I&rsquo;ve found relating to photo editing. Since you increase your chances of a click-through on a social media post when you use a visual, having good photo editing tools at your disposal is a huge benefit. For smaller businesses on a limited budget who can&rsquo;t afford a graphic designer, Canva helps you create professional photos quickly and easily. It&rsquo;s free to use with your own photos or there are pre-made designs and stock photos available for purchase starting at $1. I also find it useful for creating graphics to use in email campaigns.</p> <h3><a href="https://ca.pixelz.com/" target="_blank">2. Pixelz (Formerly known as Remove the Background)</a></h3> <p>If you offer the ability to rent products out online, you need to have pictures of all your products available on your website. Not everyone has the time, space, creativity or money to produce award winning product pictures so that&rsquo;s where a photo editing site like pixelz comes in. For $1.45 CDN, I can send my product photo into Pixelz and they will edit the photo to my specifications &ndash; remove the background, centre the image on the screen and crop / resize the photo for the web &ndash; all within 24 hrs &ndash; regardless of how many photos I submit. This has saved me TONS of time and let me focus on the tasks I&rsquo;m good at &ndash; instead of struggling with the tasks I need help with.</p> <h3><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/plant-nanny-water-reminder/id590216134?mt=8" target="_blank">3. Plant Nanny</a></h3> <p>Getting enough water during the day is hard enough if you&rsquo;re sitting at a desk. Add to that running around delivering rental products to customers and you can get dehydrated quickly. Since every cell, muscle, organ needs water to work properly finding a way to remind yourself daily to drink your H20 can really help your productivity levels. Plant Nanny is an app I found where you pick plants, water them whenever you drink water, and watch them grow up. I have a notoriously black thumb when it comes to real life plants but this app is just insistent and cute enough to remind me to water it and me often.</p> <h3><a href="https://justgetflux.com/" target="_blank">4. f.lux</a></h3> <p>I found out about f.lux through the <a href="http://fourhourworkweek.com/podcast/" target="_blank">Tim Ferris Podcast</a>. He&rsquo;s a huge proponent of getting the right amount of sleep and recommended this software to his listeners. Most computer screens, cell phones and tablets emit blue light which disrupts your body&rsquo;s ability to produce adequate melatonin levels needed to fall asleep. Apple fixed this issue for anyone with an iPhone 5S and newer with its iOS 9.3 update. Android users can install the&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.urbandroid.lux&amp;hl=en" target="_blank">Twilight</a> app to remove their blue light and avid night workers who just need to get one more hour of work in before calling it a day can download f.lux. F.lux adapts your device's screen changing the hue of your screen when the sun sets. Once you install it, the software runs in the background and adjusts based on your location and the time of year. The app is available for free for Windows, Mac and Linux and super easy to install.</p> <h3><a href="https://evernote.com/" target="_blank">5a. Evernote</a></h3> <p>Evernote is a freemium app that can be your digital filing cabinet, note-taking tool, daily journal, task or project management system, recipe-keeper, universal inbox, etc. It basically digitizes your files and allows them to be easily accessible through the cloud. Basically, you can dump everything in there&mdash;from written or typed notes to photo snapshots or videos to voice recordings&mdash;and count on retrieving them later either with the reliable search or your own tagging/notebook organization. A lot of creatives, journalists, entrepreneur&rsquo;s etc., use Evernote to help them keep track of all the ideas, budgets, designs and more floating around in their head.</p> <h3>5b. Bullet Journal</h3> <p>This is a two part tool because not everyone likes using their phone, tablet, or computer for keeping lists etc. I actually fall into that category. I am part of the millennial generation who grew up with computers the internet and cell phones &ndash; but for me personally I realized there&rsquo;s just nothing better than crossing something off my list. I came across the concept of a bullet journal at the beginning of 2016. It is essentially a paper dump file for anything you could think of. You start by getting a lined or grid notebook, creating an index and numbering the pages. Then you can set it up any and all ways possible. I, myself, use my bullet journal for things such as books to read, movies to watch, tv shows to watch, future work projects to tackle, future home projects to tackle, daily and monthly calendar with to-do lists, and bi-weekly budget keeper. The sky is really the limit here. It really has helped me improve some of my personal habits I&rsquo;d like to work on, as well as keeping me on track with work projects I&rsquo;d like to accomplish. You can check out this link for a more <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelwmiller/how-to-start-a-bullet-journal" target="_blank">detailed guide to bullet journals and how to start one</a>, and this link for <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/nicolenguyen/genius-ways-you-can-customize-your-bullet-journal?utm_term=.soyqqxWe2a#.fcOYYv3Q6w" target="_blank">bullet journal inspiration</a>!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:546 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/5-signs-you-should-invest-in-chiavari-chairs 5 Signs You Should Invest in Chiavari Chairs <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/09/5-signs-to-invest-in-chiavari-chairs.jpg" alt="5 Signs to Invest in Chiavari Chairs" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>Chiavari Chairs are a special event favourite. If you&rsquo;re in the wedding industry they can be especially important with brides demanding&nbsp;<a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari chairs</a> more and more for their weddings. But not every party rental company and event venue has the need to buy Chiavari chairs. Some event venues attract primarily corporate meetings and events. Some party rental companies only rent out for tradeshows, corporate clients or their market doesn&rsquo;t support a Chiavari chair (i.e. their customers don&rsquo;t have the money for a higher price rental). Whatever the case may be, it doesn&rsquo;t always pay to buy Chiavari chairs. If you&rsquo;re wondering whether you should invest in <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari chairs</a>, check out this post to learn 5 signs that suggest it might be time to invest in Chiavari chairs.</p> <h3>1. You're losing out on business</h3> <p>If potential customers are coming to your event venue or rental organization and you&rsquo;re losing business to competitors with Chiavari chairs, it may be time to invest in Chiavari chairs.</p> <h3>2. Brides are specifically asking for them</h3> <p>If your customer base is already asking for Chiavari&rsquo;s you know that the demand is there - which is half the battle in bringing a new product in.</p> <h3>3. You&rsquo;ve cross rented or rented Chiavari chairs more than 10 times</h3> <p>If you&rsquo;re cross-rented or rented Chiavari chairs more than 10 times, you would already have recouped your initial investment in Chiavari chairs &ndash; so it makes monetary sense to invest in the chairs to avoid paying more money in rentals.</p> <h3>4. You&rsquo;re looking to expand your business</h3> <p>Chiavari chairs becomes another piece of inventory you can use to drive more business. If you&rsquo;re an event venue, having Chiavari chairs is never a bad thing towards increasing your wedding season bookings.</p> <h3>5. You can&rsquo;t figure out how to increase your average total invoice</h3> <p>Having more products to offer often ends up translating to an increase in average total invoices. Most people are happy to do more business with companies they&rsquo;re both familiar with and trust. Having Chiavari chairs in your rental inventory means more business not only for customers taking Chiavari chairs but also for customers taking Chiavari chairs plus your other inventory.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping for any of our resin Chiavari chair colours (Gold, Silver, Black, Mahogany, White, Crystal):</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" type="mce-text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script> <script type="mce-text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:545 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-restaurant-industry-articles-from-the-past-month The Best Restaurant Industry Articles from the Past Month <p>It&rsquo;s been a busy summer with a chance to regroup before the holidays start to dominate our lives. Because part of my job entails finding relevant industry articles to share with customers that are interesting and helpful to their jobs and restaurants. I thought it made sense to share some of the best articles I found in the past month pertaining to the restaurant industry. Check them out below!</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.finedininglovers.com/blog/news-trends/cook-job-description/" target="_blank">The Four Types of Cooks Explained</a></strong><br /><br />Paul Sorgule, a chef and educator with years of experience working in professional kitchens breaks down the different types of cooks he has encountered during his years of working in the restaurant industry. The four categories he breaks cooks down into are interesting and divisive. Do you agree with his categories? Have you encountered more? <a href="https://www.finedininglovers.com/blog/news-trends/cook-job-description/" target="_blank">Check out the full article here</a>.</p> <p><br /><strong><a href="https://www.finedininglovers.com/blog/news-trends/instagram-food-and-drink-trends-summer-2016/" target="_blank">Instagram: 12 Food and Drink Trends of Summer 2016</a>&nbsp;</strong><br /><br />Instagram very quickly and easily showcases the hottest trends by allowing users to use hashtags to visually see the hit food and drink trends. Fine Dining Lovers rounded up the 12 trends of summer 2016 in a stunning blog post. <a href="https://www.finedininglovers.com/blog/news-trends/instagram-food-and-drink-trends-summer-2016/" target="_blank">Check out the full article here</a>.</p> <p><br /><strong><a href="https://www.fsrmagazine.com/owner-operators/why-restaurants-are-saying-no-customers" target="_blank">Why Restaurants are Saying No to Customers</a></strong><br /><br />The old customer service adage beat into a hospitality employee is &ldquo;the customer is always right&rdquo;. Restaurants have always attempted to go above and beyond for customers. But more and more independent operators are finding that it is actually more profitable and more productive to say No. <a href="https://www.fsrmagazine.com/owner-operators/why-restaurants-are-saying-no-customers" target="_blank">Read on to hear how saying no in the right context pays off</a>.</p> <p><br /><strong><a href="http://www.foodserviceandhospitality.com/equipment-trends-report/" target="_blank">Equipment Trends Report</a></strong><br /><br />Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine showcases the current trends in foodservice equipment as restaurant operators look for appliances that take up smaller footprints, can multi-task or help optimize staffing or menu offerings.<a href="http://www.foodserviceandhospitality.com/equipment-trends-report/" target="_blank"> Check out the article</a> to see the considerations going into equipment investments as well as other current trends in the market.</p> <p><br /><strong><a href="http://www.foodiggity.com/desserts-that-are-geometric-masterpieces/" target="_blank">Desserts that are Geometric Masterpieces</a></strong><br /><br />Ukrainian chef, Dinara Kasko applies her background in architectural design to create desserts with the lines and composition generally seen on large sculptures or the Michael Lee Chin Crystal at the Royal Ontario Museum. The results are true masterpieces that look almost too good to eat&hellip;almost. <a href="http://www.foodiggity.com/desserts-that-are-geometric-masterpieces/" target="_blank">Check out the round up of gorgeous photos here</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:544 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/burgundy-teardrop-back-banquet-chairs-with-silver-vein-frame-now-in-stock Burgundy Teardrop-Back Banquet Chairs with Silver Vein Frame Now in Stock <p>As I've mentioned earlier this year, we brought in Black Textured Teardrop-Back <a href="/en/teardrop-back-banquet-chair-with-silver-vein-frame" target="_blank">Banquet Chairs</a>&nbsp;with silver vein frames&nbsp;as well as Navy Blue Patterned Teardrop-Back Banquet Chairs with silver vein frames.&nbsp;We received them to our Toronto-area warehouse in March and they were so popular we sold them out before the end of summer&nbsp;- especially the black textured banquet chairs.&nbsp;What we also heard though, was that customers wanted a more traditional upholstery - particularly&nbsp;a burgundy fabric. So we went back to our factory and picked a burgundy patterned fabric&nbsp;. I'm pleased to announce that the new <a href="/en/teardrop-back-banquet-chair-with-silver-vein-frame" target="_blank">Burgundy Patterned Teardrop-back Banquet Chairs with Silver Vein Frame</a>&nbsp;is now in stock - with our stock levels replenished of the Black Textured&nbsp;and Navy Blue Patterned Banquet&nbsp;Chairs.</p> <p>&nbsp;<img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/teardrop-back-banquet-chair-with-burgundy-pattern-and-silver-vein-frame.jpg" alt="Burgundy Banquet Chairs" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Additional Product Details</p> <ul> <li>Teardrop Back Design</li> <li>Black Textured, Navy Blue Patterned or Burgundy Patterned Fabric Upholstery Available</li> <li>Upholstered Seat and Back</li> <li>2.5'' Thick Upholstered Seat Cushion</li> <li>18 Gauge Steel Frame</li> <li>Support Braces on either leg for durability</li> <li>Stacks up to 15 Chairs High</li> <li>Plastic Bumper Guards prevent scratches on frame when stacked</li> <li>Silver Vein Powder Coated Frame Finish</li> <li>Non-Marring Plastic Floor Glides</li> <li>Designed for Commercial Use</li> <li>Ships Fully Assembled</li> <li>Weight per chair: 10lbs</li> <li>Banquet Chair Weight Capacity: 500lbs</li> <li>Chair Measurements: Width: 17 1/8&rdquo;,&nbsp;Height: 36&rdquo;,&nbsp;Depth: 22&rdquo;,&nbsp;Seat Depth: 15 7/8&rdquo;,&nbsp;Seat Width: 15 &frac12;"</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in a quote for our burgundy patterned, navy blue patterned, or black textured banquet&nbsp;chairs including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" type="mce-text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script> <script type="mce-text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:543 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/brown-rustic-wood-cross-back-chairs-now-in-stock Brown Rustic Wood Cross Back Chairs Now in Stock <p>As I've mentioned earlier this year, we brought in <a href="/en/rustic-wood-cross-back-chair" target="_blank">Rustic Wood Cross Back Chairs</a>&nbsp;as well as <a href="/en/dark-brown-wood-cross-back-chair" target="_blank">Dark Brown Wood Cross Back Chairs.</a>&nbsp;We received them to our Toronto-area warehouse in March and they were so popular we sold them out before the end of summer. What we also heard though, was that customers wanted a chair colour that bridged the middle ground - between the rustic and dark brown. Something of a similar colour as the <a href="/en/nes-8-foot-harvest-table" target="_blank">wood harvest tables</a>&nbsp;circulating the industry. So we went back to our factory and asked for a medium brown that was "rusticized" so it looked vintage and worn. I'm pleased to announce that the <a href="/en/brown-rustic-wood-cross-back-chair" target="_blank">new Brown Rustic Wood Cross Back Chair</a>&nbsp;is now in stock - with our stock levels replenished of the Rustic Wood and Dark Brown Wood Cross Back Chairs.</p> <p>&nbsp;<img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/06/Brown-Rustic-Cross-Back-Chair.jpg" alt="Brown Rustic Cross Back Chair" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Constructed of elm wood, all three wood cross back chairs are available for purchase with or without a cushion depending on the look you desire. Our volume discounts are set up for rental companies, with unit prices rapidly going down past 50 chairs purchased.&nbsp;</p> <p>Additional details about the chairs are as follows:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Constructed of Elm wood</li> <li>Commercial Quality</li> <li>Non-marring floor glides</li> <li>Available with or without a natural cushion</li> <li>Stackable up to 8 chairs high</li> <li>Solid wood seat</li> <li>Curved back that molds to the body</li> <li>Weight: 10lbs</li> <li>Dimensions: chair from bottom of legs to top of chair back: 35.5&rdquo; high, seat is: 16.25&rdquo; deep x 17.5&rdquo;wide</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in a quote for our rustic wood, dark brown wood or brown rustic wood cross back chairs including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:542 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-event-equipment-products-on-sale New Event Equipment Products on Sale <p>In case you’re not familiar with our “<strong><a href="/en/on-sale-now" target="_blank">On Sale Now</a></strong>” section of our website, we have a page devoted to products that we have an overstock of or are looking to clear out of inventory. We have a number of new items either added on Sale or reduced in price that are worth mentioning. Check them out below!</p> <p><strong>Tan on Tan, Slate Blue on Grey, Royal Blue on Grey Plastic Folding Chairs</strong> </p> <p><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/09/Plastic-folding-chairs-on-Sale.jpg" alt="Plastic Folding Chairs on sale" width="600" height="600" /><br />now $14.41 each regardless of volume purchased.</p> <p><br /><strong>5ft Rectangle Plastic Folding Table</strong></p> <p><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/09/IMG_3459-5ft-rectangle-web.jpg" alt="5 Ft Rectangle Plastic Folding Table on Sale" width="600" height="450" /><br />on Sale for $58.95 each regardless of volume purchased.</p> <p><br /><strong>4ftx24” Rectangle Plastic Folding Table</strong></p> <p><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/09/IMG-1457-4-ft-Rect-BMT-Open-forblog.jpg" alt="4ft x 24in Rectangle Plastic Folding Table on Sale" width="600" height="497" /><br />On Sale for $36.95 each.</p> <p><br /><strong>Solid wood harvest table</strong> <br /> <img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/09/Harvest-Table-web-blog.jpg" alt="Harvest Table on Sale" width="600" height="567" /><br />On Sale for $449.99</p> <p><br />We also have provided deeper discounts on the following porcelain products:</p> <p><br /><a href="/en/11-14-quadrato-square-charger-plate-black-a1902b" target="_blank"><strong>A1902B - Quadrato 11.25" Square Charger Plate - Black</strong></a><br /> <img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/09/black-charger-blog.jpg" alt="Square Black Charger Plate on Sale" width="600" height="600" /><br />Originally $11.49 and now marked down to $2.91.</p> <p><br /><strong><a href="/en/15-triangle-plate-a1837" target="_blank">A1837 - 15" Triangle Plate</a></strong><br /> <img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/09/triangle-platter-blog.jpg" alt="15in Triangle Platter on Sale" width="600" height="600" /><br />Originally $9.19 and now marked down to $2.91.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you’re interested in a quote for any of the above items including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:541 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-transport-dinnerware How to Transport Dinnerware <p>Transporting&nbsp;<a href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">plates for catering</a> is a huge concern when a caterer or party rental company is delivering for a special event setup. The transportation method that the plates are stored in needs to ensure that the plates are stable, don&rsquo;t knock up against each other and also are contained from dust and/or bugs. They need to also be able to easily handle and stack. Here are some of the ways that plates are transported for catering or party rental:</p> <h3>Wire Plate Racks</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/wire-plate-racks.jpg" alt="Wire Plate Racks" width="600" height="600"></p> <p align="center">Picture Source: <a href="http://www.webstaurantstore.com/20-compartment-catering-plate-rack-for-plates-up-to-10-wash-store-transport/85590220.html" target="_blank">Webstaurant Store</a></p> <p>Wire plate racks are generally coated in plastic and designed to safely store and transport dinner plates. The wire racks hold the plates apart similar to a dishwasher&rsquo;s rack so they can be run through the dishwasher for easy cleanup. Afterwards, caterers or party rental companies can wrap the wire racks with saran wrap to keep them sanitary.</p> <h3>Plastic Milk Crates</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/milk-crate-20-qt-edmonton-alberta.jpg" alt="Plastic Milk Crate" width="182" height="215"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.drader.com/milk-crates-plastic-containers-edmonton-alberta" target="_blank">Drader Manufacturing</a></p> <p>Plastic milk crates are used by catering and party rental companies as a way of transporting plates to and from event sites. Generally they are taken out of the crate, washed in a commercial dishwasher and then placed back in the crate clean. The milk crate is then saran wrapped to keep the plates sanitary and free of dust / bugs.</p> <h3>Plastic Plate Racks</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/plastic-dish-rack.jpg" alt="Plastic Dish Rack" width="600" height="600"></p> <p align="center">Picture Source: <a href="http://www.webstaurantstore.com/vollrath-52695-light-green-signature-full-size-extended-plate-rack/9225269501.html" target="_blank">Webstaurant Store</a></p> <p>Plastic plate racks are designed to hold plates during a washing cycle. The durable racks have pegs that allow the separating of plates so they can quickly air dry after washing. The plate is made secure in the rack during washing cycles &amp; transportation to reduce chipping and breakage while the rack is stackable to save space.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:540 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-crossback-chair-storage-covers Where to Buy Crossback Chair Storage Covers <p><a href="/en/cross-back-chairs" target="_blank">Wood Crossback Chairs</a>&nbsp;have been a hot event chair for a couple of years now. They are such an elegant addition to a restaurant or wedding and are ramping up in demand in Canada still. Because they&rsquo;re often made of wood though, party rental companies are looking for a way to protect their finish when they are being stored.&nbsp;<a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Resin Chiavari Chairs</a> often have an accompanying&nbsp;<a href="/en/chiavari-chair-storage-cover" target="_blank">storage cover</a> so why shouldn&rsquo;t the cross back chair? Makes perfect sense. Here are three companies that sell a cross back chair storage cover:</p> <h3>Vision Furniture</h3> <p>Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Vision Furniture is a family owned / operated business that specializes in special event chairs. They are a designer, manufacturer, distributor and they also rent their products throughout the Philadelphia area. They have neutral coloured protective chair covers for cross back chairs designed to ensure dust doesn&rsquo;t get on the chair when stored, are easily put on and taken off, and make sure additional wear and tear doesn&rsquo;t occur during storage or transport.</p> <h3>StackChairs4Less</h3> <p>Based in Canton, Georgia, StackChairs4Less offers over 5000 products from around the globe. They focus on bringing the most up-to-date trends in the stacking chair industry. They offer a black, tarpaulin material crossback chair cover that is waterproof. It allows the chairs to be stacked with the cover on it and features a 1 year limited warranty.</p> <h3>EventStable</h3> <p>Based in Paso Robles, California, EventStable / Event Furniture Source is a distributor of professional-grade event equipment. They own their own party rental company that use their products every day. Their cross back chair protective cover is made of the same material as chiavari chair covers and available in black.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:539 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/make-sure-to-submit-your-event-to-the-bizbash-event-style-awards Make Sure to Submit Your Event to the BizBash Event Style Awards <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/decor-n-more-25th-anniversary-gala-event-style-finalist.jpg" alt="Decor n More 25th Anniversary Gala Event Style Finalist" width="600" height="240"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.decorandmore.com/design" target="_blank">Photo Source: D&eacute;cor n More &ndash; 2015 BizBash Event Style Award Finalist for Category: Best Floral Design for an Event / Meeting</a></p> <p>Award recognition is one way to not only gain industry notoriety but also to gain valuable proof of your company&rsquo;s awesomeness &ndash; without having to toot your own horn. Before I got into marketing I thought judges chose companies for awards by scouring the internet. But it turns out, that you need to create your own buzz &ndash; and part of that starts with entering your company for as many awards programs as possible.</p> <p>The BizBash Event Style Awards is an annual event that allows venues, caterers, conference organizers, marketing companies, AV companies, event d&eacute;cor companies, floral companies, etc to showcase their most braggable finished product. With the amount of time, energy and money that goes into creating these experiences, why not submit a special event to be recognized for its creativity, innovation and excellence. The award submission deadline has been extended until August 28th with the winners announced on November 15th at the BizBash Live: The Expo event in New York.</p> <p><strong>To see the awards categories, rules, past winners and to submit your application, head on over to the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bizbash.com/bizbash-events/event-style-awards/2016/details/?n1=714#.V7tlwfkrK00" target="_blank">BizBash Event Style Awards</a> home page.</strong></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:538 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/can-you-remove-candle-wax-from-spandex-tablecovers-without-staining Can you Remove Candle Wax from Spandex Tablecovers without Staining? <p>Candle wax is something that party rental companies that rent out event tablecloths have to deal with on an ongoing basis. Candles and tea/votive lights are an event staple that adds great ambiance to the event &ndash; but can be a huge pain to remove &ndash; and can potentially stain. We had a customer let us know our spandex cocktail tablecovers had been stained by candle wax so I thought I would test to see whether I could remove the candle wax from spandex tablecovers without staining. Here are the steps I took below:</p> <p>Before Picture of Candle Wax on Spandex Cocktail Tablecover</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/Candle-wax-on-spandex-tablecover-for-web.jpg" alt="Candle Wax on Spandex Tablecover" width="600" height="534"></p> <p>Here are the items you will need to remove the candle wax:</p> <ul> <li>A&ndash;Paper Towel</li> <li>B&ndash;Cardboard</li> <li>C&ndash;Iron with multiple temperature settings</li> <li>D&ndash;WD-40</li> <li>E&ndash;Baking Soda</li> <li>F&ndash;Dawn</li> <li>G&ndash;Toothbrush</li> </ul> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/Tools-to-get-out-candle-wax-part1.jpg" alt="Tools to get wax out of Spandex Part 1" width="600" height="800"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/Tools-to-get-out-candle-wax-part2.jpg" alt="Tools for Removing Wax from Spandex Part 2" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Place the cardboard and a piece of paper towel under the stain between the table and the fabric</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/cardboard-and-paper-towel-under-spandex-tablecover.jpg" alt="Cardboard and Paper Towel under Spandex Table Cover" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Place a piece of paper towel on top of the fabric</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/paper-towel-on-top-of-candle-wax.jpg" alt="Paper Towel on Top of Candle Wax" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Heat iron on low-medium setting and then press the iron on top of the paper towel. The wax will reheat and melt into the paper towel.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/iron-on-top-of-paper-towel-to-get-wax-off.jpg" alt="Iron on Top of Paper Towel to get Wax Off" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Here&rsquo;s what it will look like after the wax has been melted into the paper towel &ndash; like you have an oil stain now.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/Wax-removed-from-spandex-table-cover.jpg" alt="Wax Removed from Spandex Table Cover" width="600" height="618"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/paper-towels-with-wax-on-them.jpg" alt="Paper Towels with Wax on Them" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Squirt WD-40 onto the oil stain. If it is a small amount of candle wax, you may prefer to put a little WD-40 into a bowl and use a q-tip to put WD-40 onto the stain.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/WD-40-on-the-stain.jpg" alt="WD40 on the Stain" width="600" height="676"></p> <p>Sprinkle a liberal amount of baking soda onto the WD-40.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/baking-soda-poured-on-oil-stain.jpg" alt="Baking Soda Poured on the Stain" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Use the toothbrush to brush the baking soda into the stain. You will notice it clumping as it pulls up the WD-40 into the baking soda. Once it has clumped, discard the used baking soda.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/clumping-baking-soda-from-oil-stain.jpg" alt="Clumping Baking Soda from Oil Stain" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Keep sprinkling on baking soda and brushing it until there are no more clumps.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/no-more-clumps-from-oil-and-baking-soda.jpg" alt="No More Clumps from Oil and Baking Soda" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Put Dawn on the baking soda and use the toothbrush to rub it in. Then let it sit for a bit to pre-treat.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/dawn-on-baking-soda-and-stain.jpg" alt="Dawn on Baking Soda and Stain" width="600" height="800"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/rub-in-dawn-and-baking-soda.jpg" alt="Rub in Dawn and Baking Soda" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Throw the spandex tablecover with baking soda and dawn into the washing machine with lukewarm water and regular liquid detergent. Tumble dry on low.</p> <p>Voila! Good as new!</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/spandex-tablecover-clean-of-oil-stain.jpg" alt="Spandex Tablecover Clean of Oil Stain" width="600" height="800"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our colours and sizes of spandex tablecovers:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:537 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/restaurants-canada-2016-foodservice-market-review-forecast Restaurants Canada 2016 Foodservice Market Review & Forecast <p>If you haven&rsquo;t heard of <a href="https://www.restaurantscanada.org/en/FoodserviceFacts2016" target="_blank"><em>Foodservice Facts</em></a>, it is a 25 year old market review and forecast that Restaurants Canada publishes yearly on trends shaping the restaurant industry. The leading restaurant owners across the country use this report to determine potential impacts on their business as well as potential sources of revenue that can be used in the future.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.restaurantscanada.org/" target="_blank">Restaurants Canada</a> recently published this report, free to its members, where restaurant operators can use the important economic data found in the report to help stay on top of the latest trends and business conditions and use the information to stay ahead of their competition.</p> <p>Some of the information to discover includes:</p> <ul> <li>&ldquo;Overall, foodservice sales in Canada advanced by $3.0 billion in 2015, representing a 4.1% increase over 2014.&rdquo; (Page 11, Foodservice Facts 2016)</li> <li>&ldquo;60% of full-service restaurant revenues are generated by independent restaurants.&rdquo; (Page 19, Foodservice Facts 2016)</li> <li>The top reasons diners choose a quick-service restaurant and the top reasons people choose a full service restaurant. (Page 19, Foodservice Facts 2016)</li> <li>&ldquo;Disposable income is one of the economic indicators most closely tied to foodservice spending. Between 2000 and 2015, disposable income in Canada grew at a healthy rate of 4.6% per year&hellip;&rdquo; (Page 26, Foodservice Facts 2016)</li> <li>The split of traffic by on and off premise restaurant visits. (Page 38, Foodservice Facts 2016)</li> <li>The top 10 foods and drinks. (Page 41, Foodservice Facts 2016)</li> <li>The hot trends and up-and-coming trends. (Page 42, Foodservice Facts 2016)</li> </ul> <p>If you&rsquo;re already a member of Restaurants Canada look for this report in your mail. If you&rsquo;re not already a member, you can purchase the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.restaurantscanada.org/en/FoodserviceFacts2016" target="_blank">report online here</a> for $50.00 CDN. It&rsquo;s worth every penny!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:536 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-replace-the-locking-pin-cotter-pin-on-a-folding-cocktail-table How to Replace the Locking Pin (Cotter Pin) on a Folding Cocktail Table <p>The most common problem that&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">folding cocktail tables</a> have is the spring inside the locking pin will break &ndash; making it impossible for the table to be properly locked into a setup position. This causes a stability issue with the tables that rental companies, hotels, banquet halls and golf courses obviously want to avoid. We have the locking cotter pins in stock should this happen to you and have documented in the below post how to go about replacing the locking pin (cotter pin) on your <a href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">folding cocktail table</a>.</p> <p>The locking cotter pin is comprised of three parts: the pin itself (A), the spring (B) and the ring (C).</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/locking-cotter-pin-parts.jpg" alt="Locking Cotter Pin Parts" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>You will need to remove the damaged locking pin by folding up the table and then removing the ring from the pin. This will allow you to slide out the pin with broken spring to the left out of the hole.</p> <p>Here is what a new pin will look like when you receive it.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/cotter-pin-assembled.jpg" alt="Cotter Pin Assembled" width="600" height="483"></p> <p>In order to install the pin, you need to remove the ring from the pin &ndash; similar to removing a key from a keyring.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/cotter-pin-ring-removed.jpg" alt="Cotter Pin Ring Removed" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>To install the new cotter pin, slide the spring and pin into the hole of the folding cocktail table. The spring should be between the hole and pin with the pin&rsquo;s eye on the right.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/cotter-pin-inserted.jpg" alt="Cotter Pin Inserted" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>To get it working properly, you need to push and use your strength to hold the pin + spring in so that the pin&rsquo;s eye is showing on the right side of the leg.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/pushing-cotter-pin-through.jpg" alt="Cotter Pin Inserted" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>From here, you will put the ring on through the eye. I just put it on a little bit so the cotter pin wouldn&rsquo;t shoot out to the left.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/cotter-pin-inserting-ring.jpg" alt="Cotter Pin Inserting Ring" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>This allowed me to use both hands to put the ring fully on.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/assembled-cotter-pin.jpg" alt="Assembled Cotter Pin" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>There you have it &ndash; a fully locking cotter pin for your folding cocktail table.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/locking-cotter-pin-for-folding-cocktail-table.gif" alt="Fully Locking Cotter Pin" width="600" height="800"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:535 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-become-a-preferred-caterer-for-venues How to Become a Preferred Caterer for Venues <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/Event-Design-and-Styling.jpg" alt="Preferred Caterers for Venues" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>Becoming a preferred or exclusive caterer to a wedding venue is a great way of getting referred business to your location without a need for heavy marketing. More often than not, venues comes with space to hold an event but no in-house catering team to feed the events &ndash; making catering / event venue partnerships an important aspect to special events. Here&rsquo;s how to become a preferred or exclusive caterer for venues.</p> <h3>1. Based on your cuisine, figure out which venues in your area are the best fit.</h3> <p>If you offer casual fare, steer clear of fine dining establishments like expensive upscale wedding venues. Also, if your preference is to cater to the corporate world instead of weddings, choose to target convention centres and other venues that are focused on mostly corporate meetings.</p> <h3>2. Of venues you choose for your list, list all of the preferred or exclusive caterers on their partners list</h3> <p>You have a higher chance of getting on a preferred caterers list and receiving business if the venue has less caterers on their partners list. Choose the ones that you have the best existing relationship with, or the ones with the least amount of caterers on the list.</p> <h3>3. Make the &ldquo;ask&rdquo;</h3> <p>Contact the venue directly and ask what their standard process is for becoming a recommended caterer on their list. Some venues don&rsquo;t have a process and will be happy to recommend you as a preferred caterer to their guests. Other venues have a very standardized process including an application process. Regardless of their process you want to ensure you come across as extremely professional, and put your best foot forwards.</p> <h3>4. Be prepared to offer extras</h3> <p>According to legendary <a href="http://www.catersource.com/business-operations/outlasting-elements" target="_blank">Catersource consultant Bill Hansen</a>, you should be prepared to offer any (or some or all) of the following items:</p> <ul> <li>Pay the venue a percentage of revenues when you cater at their facility.</li> <li>Pay a flat fee per year.</li> <li>Provide free or at-cost catering for venue-sponsored events.</li> <li>Promote their venue on your website, in your e-newsletters and in your tweets and blogs (you should ask for the same in return).</li> <li>Agree to pay for certain improvements to the venue (you should ask for agreement to pay any upgrades your equipment might need as a result of their guest wanting specific items).</li> <li>Help the venue&rsquo;s event manager as needed (and the event manager help you as needed).</li> <li>Link your catering site to theirs (and you should expect the same in return).</li> </ul> <h3>5. Ensure you don&rsquo;t stop this process once you become a preferred caterer</h3> <p>Venues will go out of business, venues will change ownership, get bought out and/or preferred vendor responsibilities transferred. New caterers may come in and overtake you. There&rsquo;s a lot that can happen in the events business. You need to entrust a member of your staff or yourself to be constantly working to maintain these existing relationships as well as hunting for new venues that you can work with. It is the networking and maintaining of these relationships that will get your catering business the revenue and return customers.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:534 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/portable-furniture-for-food-trucks Portable Furniture for Food Trucks <p>Food trucks are the best! They allow restaurants to use them as another (portable) revenue stream to attend festivals and be hired to serve special events like weddings and corporate picnics. They tend to continually push the envelope on menu items &ndash; inventing new and innovative flavour combos or ways to serve the food so people can take it to go or eat it standing up. What if you were able to bring some portable furniture along with you so that your customers had a place to rest their meals/drinks, bums or both? This not only helps your customers but also creates a crowd which can equal a bigger buzz and a bigger potential walk by visitors will stop and take a second look. Check out some suggested <a href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">portable furniture for food trucks</a>:</p> <h3><a href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">High Folding Cruiser Table</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/nes-reliable-32-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table.jpg" alt="High Folding Cruiser Table" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>This is a great table that easily folds down for a smaller storage footprint. When set up it measures 43&rdquo; high from ground to the top of the table and is the perfect place to rest a drink, meal or both. Placing 2 &ndash; 4 of these in front of your food truck is a great way to provide standing places for gathering.</p> <h3><a href="/en/nes-folding-pedestal-table" target="_blank">High Folding Pedestal Table</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/nes-folding-pedestal-table.jpg" alt="High Folding Pedestal Table" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Similar to the high folding cruiser table it has a different silhouette if you&rsquo;re putting a spandex tablecover overtop of the table or if you want to leave sitting room for legs. It also folds differently than the high folding cruiser table &ndash; though still folding down to a smaller storage footprint. When set up it measures 42&rdquo; high from ground to the tabletop. You could also use these in groups of 2-4 in front of your food truck.</p> <h3><a href="/en/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair" target="_blank">Folding Bar Stools</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair.jpg" alt="Folding Bar Stool" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Folding bar stools can be used in conjunction with the highboy tables above to provide seating for your customers. They fold down for easy storage and are water resistant. They fit up to 4 bar chairs around one of the tables above.</p> <h3><a href="/en/spandex-cocktail-tablecloth" target="_blank">Spandex Table Cover</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/30-inch-spandex-cocktail-tablecloth.jpg" alt="Spandex Table Cover" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Available in 11 different colours, if you want a more polished look you can purchase these easy to use spandex cruiser table covers to fit over top of either the folding cruiser table or folding pedestal table. They are wrinkle resistant and as easy as wash and wear. For extra longevity, you can purchase a corresponding&nbsp;<a href="/en/spandex-table-topper" target="_blank">spandex topper</a> which is cheaper than the full tablecover &ndash; and ensures if a stain can&rsquo;t be removed &ndash; you only have to replace the topper instead of the full tablecover. Plus you can mix and match colours to your brand.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in any of&nbsp;<a href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">furniture for food trucks</a> mentioned above:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:533 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/video-the-top-5-secrets-to-a-successful-restaurant Video: The Top 5 Secrets to a Successful Restaurant <p>The restaurant industry makes it notoriously hard to maintain a successful restaurant. Food and labour costs are by far the highest costs to take into consideration and not knowing your expenditures are one of the reasons restaurants often fold. But there are many other factors that go into creating a successful restaurant besides just your costs. Check out this video from Bloomberg on the Top 5 Secrets to a Successful Restaurant.</p> <p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k1hSu2gdKE" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:532 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/upselling-strategies-for-restaurants Upselling Strategies for Restaurants <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/menu-sidewalk-board.jpg" alt="Menu Sidewalk Board" width="600" height="899"></p> <p>One of the most proven ways to increase your average cheque size in the restaurant business is utilizing up selling techniques both on your menu and through your wait staff. All wait staff should be knowledgeable in up selling techniques to entice customers to order more than they originally intended to spend. The key is riding the fine line between making it appear natural and upsetting the customer / making the customer uncomfortable. The best restaurants understand how to naturally work upselling into the customer service experience for an exceptional dining experience. Here are some tips and strategies to improve your profits immediately.</p> <h3>Specify timing and items to upsell</h3> <p>The easiest upsell happens with beverages and sides. For example, the server can suggest a wine pairing to accompany an entr&eacute;e with or suggest additional sides that the table can share during the dinner portion. Simple methods for doing this includes describing the wine or side as a not to miss addition that would render the meal incomplete without the extra purchase. Coffee, tea and aperitifs should be offered immediately following the meal while the dessert menu is being perused. Along with these items, colder drinks and beverages should be offered in the summer time while warmer beverages offered in the winter time. Also work out your most profitable items and get your staff to try to push the most profitable items the most. You are more likely to get a lot more added to your bottom line if you&rsquo;re upselling the most profitable items on your menu. You can sell less of them and still make more money.</p> <h3>Offer Dessert before the customer has a chance to think about it</h3> <p>Lead with a mouth-watering description of one of the desserts that makes the dessert sound tempting as possible. If you lead with &ldquo;Do you want some dessert?&rdquo; this gives the customer a chance to think about it with their head and carefully weigh their options. Leading with &ldquo;would you care for some of our legendary key lime pie? It has been a carefully kept secret recipe for generations featuring the creamiest key lime filling, rich vanilla bourbon whipped cream and a raspberry drizzle.&rdquo; Makes the sell much sexier and much more likely to tempt a person. Other ways to offer dessert includes asking if the diners want to split desserts amongst themselves or offering dessert to go. The Cheesecake Factory in the United States has made a killing offering their desserts to go. My family and I regularly are too full to have dessert but almost always take dessert to go from the restaurant. This is a great way for the restaurant and server to include an extra 5-10 dollars per person just by upselling dessert.</p> <h3>Make Suggestions and Assumptions</h3> <p>An example of making assumptions is if a customer asks for a chardonnay, assume they want the more expensive wine by asking &ldquo;are you looking for the Kendall Jackson, Robert Mondavi or Santa Rita?&rdquo; Also by making assumptions based on your read of the guest, you&rsquo;re more apt to get a higher cheque. A couple on a date is more likely to indulge in alcohol and / or dessert while a mother with her kids is more likely to want kid-friendly specials. As far as suggestions go, if you offer sizing options, suggesting the larger beverage with a nod tends to work well &ndash; with customers often forgoing their original order for your suggestion. Additionally, recommending specials using descriptive language also helps.</p> <h3>Upsell Equipment to help FOH Staff</h3> <p>Of course we can&rsquo;t forget the useful equipment that front of house staff can use to upsell or subliminally upsell. Tabletop tents are a fantastic way to leave beverage, appetizer, entr&eacute;e and event specials on the table for diners to view. Specials printed and included in the menu cover are also a great way of promoting specials and other items you would like to upsell and a Chalkboard Specials Menu in a prominent position in the restaurant is another piece of equipment to help your staff succeed.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Have any other upselling strategies you think work well? Let us know on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:531 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/infographic-creative-marketing-for-food-trucks Infographic: Creative Marketing for Food Trucks <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/08/Creative-Mktg-for-Food-Trucks.jpg" alt="Creative Marketing for Food Trucks" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Food trucks are a fantastic way to add another revenue stream to your restaurant or catering company. They&rsquo;re not only a great way of spreading the word around your town / city about your business but they are also portable &ndash; meaning they can travel to event locations taking advantage of sporting event crowds, festivals and even the downtown lunch rush. With the rise in popularity of food trucks, having some marketing techniques in your back pocket could give your company an edge on the rising competition. Check out this infographic to get real life marketing techniques to easily implement for your food truck.</p> <div class="visually_embed"><img class="visually_embed_infographic" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://visual.ly/node/image/316145?_w=601" alt="Forks Up for Food Trucks! 11 Creative Marketing Campaigns for New Truckers "> <div class="visually_embed_cycle">&nbsp;</div> <script id="visually_embed_script_316145" class="visually_embed_script" src="http://a.visual.ly/api/embed/316145?width=601"></script> <p style="text-align: center;">From <a href="http://visual.ly?utm_source=content-embed&amp;utm_medium=embed">Visually</a>.</p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:530 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/does-the-6-ft-chrome-plexiglass-bar-with-shelf-have-proper-supports-beneath-the-shelf Does the 6-ft Chrome Plexiglass Bar with Shelf have Proper Supports beneath the Shelf? <p>We recently announced that we have plexiglass bars, end tables, cocktail tables and coffee tables available for special order. The contemporary event furniture are a great event rental for corporate events or modern special events that want lounge furniture settings scattered around the venue.</p> <p>DJ’s also like them as a DJ Booth and bartenders like to use them for a bar by using the <a href="/en/6-ft-chrome-plexiglass-bar-with-shelf" target="_blank">6-ft Chrome Plexiglass bar with shelf</a> as the bar to stand behind and the <a href="/en/6-ft-6-inch-chrome-bar-back-shelving-with-white-plexiglass" target="_blank">6.5 FT Chrome Bar Back Shelving with White Plexiglass</a> behind the bar for stocking liquors, glasses, etc.</p> <p>We recently had a customer ask how sturdy the shelf was in the 6-ft chrome plexiglass bar with shelf.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/07/back-plexiglass-bar-with-shelf.jpg" alt="6-ft Chrome Plexiglas Bar with Shelf" width="600" height="600" /></p> <p>They wanted to make sure that a lot could be stacked on the shelf without it breaking. Very good question. I took the liberty of taking a bunch of pictures lying flat on the ground looking up underneath the bar and shelf so customers and prospects could get a better idea what the support system looked like. Here’s what is supporting the shelf and top of the bar underneath:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/07/back-plexiglass-bar-with-shelf-supports.jpg" alt="6-ft Plexiglas Bar Shelf Supports" width="600" height="600" /></p> <p>As you can see it has quite a good support system – with chrome supports every 10.5 inches. The shelf itself measures in at 1/4 inch thick as well – providing a good solid foundation less prone to bending.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>All of our bar furniture is special order – custom made to order with approximate manufacturing times around 8-10 weeks. If you’re interested in a quote for the <a href="/en/6-ft-chrome-plexiglass-bar-with-shelf" target="_blank">chrome plexiglass bar</a> or any other <a href="/en/bar-lounge-tables" target="_blank">bar lounge tables</a> shown:</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:529 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/do-most-events-use-wholesale-cross-back-chairs-with-cushion-or-without Do most events use Wholesale Cross Back Chairs with Cushion or Without? <p>Back in March we introduced our new&nbsp;<a href="/en/cross-back-chairs" target="_blank">wholesale cross back chairs</a> to our inventory and then recently announced we will be getting another cross back chair colour as another option. We sell our crossback chairs with a neutral cushion that ties at the back. But not all supplier&rsquo;s sell crossback&rsquo;s with a cushion so it got me wondering &ndash; the events that use cross back chairs, do they use cushions or not?</p> <p>I went through Style Me Pretty&rsquo;s Canada weddings for the last year and here are the cross back chair events I&rsquo;ve seen &ndash; as well as whether they have cushions or not.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/canada-weddings/2016/05/23/this-vineyard-wedding-maruqee-proves-love-is-all-you-need/" target="_blank">You&rsquo;d Never Know a Wildfire was Burning Just Miles from their Wedding</a></h3> <p>Cross back chairs with cushions are their event chair of choice.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/07/cross-back-chairs-cushions-in-tent.jpg" alt="Cross Back chairs with Cushions in Tent" width="600" height="796"></p> <p align="center">Source:&nbsp;<a href="http://christiegrahamphotography.com/" target="_blank">Christine Graham Photography</a> / <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/vault/image/4234529" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a></p> <h3><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/canada-weddings/2016/05/20/summer-vineyard-wedding/" target="_blank">Proof Rain on your Wedding Day Leads to Pretty Things</a></h3> <p>They chose to use cross back chairs with cushions.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/07/cross-back-chairs-cushions-harvest-tables.jpg" alt="Cross Back Chairs with Cushions with Harvest Tables" width="600" height="806"></p> <p align="center">Source:&nbsp;<a href="http://whenhefoundher.com/" target="_blank">When He Found Her</a> / <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/vault/image/4224536" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a></p> <h3><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/canada-weddings/2016/04/22/southern-rustic-wedding-in-toronto-canada/" target="_blank">Craving Color? You&rsquo;ve Got to See this Industry Insider&rsquo;s Wedding</a></h3> <p>They chose to use crossback chairs without cushions.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/07/cross-back-chairs-no-cushions.jpg" alt="Cross Back Chairs No Cushion" width="600" height="900"></p> <p align="center">Source:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.simplylacephotography.ca/" target="_blank">Simply Lace Photography</a> / <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/vault/image/4137682" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a></p> <h3><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/canada-weddings/2015/12/18/anaheim-ducks-winger-says-i-do-in-romantic-toronto-wedding/" target="_blank">Anaheim Ducks&rsquo; Winger Says &ldquo;I Do&rdquo; in Romantic Toronto Wedding</a></h3> <p>They chose crossback chairs without cushions.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/07/cross-back-chairs-no-cushions-outside.jpg" alt="Cross Back Chairs No Cushion Outdoors" width="599" height="900"></p> <p align="center">Source:&nbsp;<a href="http://taramcmullen.com/" target="_blank">Tara McMullen</a> / <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/vault/image/3767514" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a></p> <h3><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/canada-weddings/2015/10/23/rustic-chic-farm-wedding-2/" target="_blank">Rustic Chic Farm Wedding</a></h3> <p>They chose crossback chairs with cushions.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/07/cross-back-chairs-cushions-inside.jpeg" alt="Cross Back Chairs with Cushions Indoors" width="600" height="900"></p> <p align="center">Source:&nbsp;<a href="http://mangostudios.com/" target="_blank">Mango Studios</a> / <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/vault/image/3384627" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a></p> <p>Out of the 5 events that featured cross back chairs on the Style Me Pretty Canada blog, 3 had crossback chairs with cushions and 2 had crossback chairs without cushions. Pretty close to a tie in my opinion! I think this confirms that whether you choose to buy cushions or to not buy cushions you&rsquo;re still going to rent out the chairs.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For a quote on our <a href="/en/rustic-wood-cross-back-chair" target="_blank">rustic crossback chair</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/dark-brown-wood-cross-back-chair" target="_blank">dark brown crossback chair</a> or our new&nbsp;<a href="/en/brown-rustic-wood-cross-back-chair" target="_blank">brown rustic crossback chair</a> (coming soon):</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:528 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-cheap-cookbooks-to-experiment-with-restaurant-specials Where to Buy Cheap Cookbooks to Experiment with Restaurant Specials <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/07/handwritten-italian-marketing-menu.jpg" alt="Bistro Menu Board" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>I absolutely love cookbooks &ndash; but like most people out there &ndash; I don&rsquo;t have enough space for any of them. And between you and I, they&rsquo;re more coffee table books in my house; nice to look at but rarely used. But Executive Chefs are responsible for continually providing specials that will bring in new and repeat customers. This means a high level of experimentation as well as a multitude of cookbooks. Cookbooks are expensive enough as an average individual but when your passion is food, I suspect they can end up taking a lot of your paycheque if you&rsquo;re not careful.</p> <p>I was browsing through Reddit yesterday and came across a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/KitchenConfidential/comments/4tsqt1/psa_buy_your_cookbooks_used_from_amazon_they_have/" target="_blank">user who posted a public service announcement to buy cookbooks used on Amazon</a>. It occurred to me that (ravenous reader though I am) I had never thought to buy a cookbook (or any book for that matter) used online. Sure, I&rsquo;ve stumbled across a used bookstore on my travels and nothing gives me a greater pleasure than buying a novel for less than $5. But with used bookstores few and far between these days, having an online option to turn to is helpful.</p> <p>Here are some of the best used online book stores I found that both Canadians and Americans can use to buy cheap cookbooks for testing new recipes.</p> <h3>1. <a href="http://www.powells.com/" target="_blank">Powell&rsquo;s Books</a></h3> <p>Powell's Books is an independent bookseller serving Portland, Oregon, since 1971. They employ over 530 people across five Portland-area stores and Powells.com, and our book inventory exceeds two million volumes. They have such a special place in Portland&rsquo;s heart that they routinely rank on the list of one of Portland&rsquo;s top attractions. Passionate about books, they host over 500 author events a year, in addition to children's story times, writing workshops, game demonstrations, and book clubs. They ship their vast collection of books globally.</p> <h3>2.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.amazon.ca/" target="_blank">Amazon.ca</a> / <a href="http://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a></h3> <p>Amazon doesn&rsquo;t need an intro as to who they are but don&rsquo;t forget that when looking for cookbooks there is a &ldquo;More Buying Options&rdquo; link that will take you to all Amazon sellers who are selling the book used. With ratings including % positive seller ratings, seller information, reviews, condition of the book and more &ndash; you&rsquo;re well aware what you&rsquo;re going to be receiving.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/07/amazon-screenshot.jpg" alt="Amazon Screenshot" width="600" height="192"></p> <h3>3. <a href="http://www.thriftbooks.com/" target="_blank">ThriftBooks</a></h3> <p>Thrift Books was started in July 2003 in a storage unit in Kirkland, WA, with a commitment to provide quality, cheap, used books at the lowest prices anywhere. Just two months after founding the company, the first book was purchased and shipped: Charlotte&rsquo;s Web, by E. B. White, for $4.74. With warehouses distributed across North America, they have brought scale and innovation to processing and selling used books, allowing us to continually grow selection and ship even faster to Thrift Books customers. They also offer signed book copies, rare and vintage books. True to their goal of bringing the joy and benefit of reading to as many people possible they have donated more than 1 million books internationally to combat illiteracy.</p> <h3>4. <a href="http://www.abebooks.com/" target="_blank">AbeBooks</a></h3> <p>Founded in 1995 by two couples from Victoria, AbeBooks.com went live in 1996 and immediately made hard-to-find books easy to locate and purchase. Their unique inventory of books for sale from booksellers includes the world&rsquo;s finest antiquarian books dating back to the 15th century, countless out-of-print gems, millions of signed books, millions of used copies, a vast selection of college textbooks and new books too. AbeBooks Inc. was acquired by Amazon.com, Inc. in December 2008 and remains a stand-alone operation with headquarters in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and a European office in Dusseldorf, Germany.</p> <p>Hope this helps lessen the sticker shock for you!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news and tips like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:527 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/2016-2017-corporate-events-trends-forecast 2016-2017 Corporate Events Trends Forecast <p>Corporate events make up a large majority of the events that party rental companies, hotels and caterers participate in and see revenue from. In fact, Canada has now broken the top 10 countries ranking by number of meetings organised in 2015 (<a href="https://www.corporatemeetingsnetwork.ca/2016/05/17/icca-captures-record-number-international-association-meetings-taking-place-2015/" target="_blank">Source</a>). This means more opportunity for hotels, party rental companies and caterers to book corporate meetings and events. If this isn&rsquo;t a revenue stream you&rsquo;re focused on, it is definitely one to consider. Not only do corporate events generally host lots of attendees (especially when multi-national companies are concerned) but they also tend to hold bigger budgets than traditional social events such as weddings. But larger corporate events aren&rsquo;t the only events that businesses need to host &ndash; there&rsquo;s training events, advisory board meetings, corporate board meetings, senior leadership meetings, all hand company meetings and conferences / tradeshows.</p> <p>Special Events Magazine recently published a 2016-17 Corporate Event Forecast with research performed by Penton Media. This annual report studies the trends in the corporate event industry as well as forecasts potential trends for the upcoming year. Two statistics to note from the report includes:</p> <ul> <li>&ldquo;The majority of respondents (57 percent) expect the number of corporate events staged in 2016 to remain about the same as their &ldquo;typical&rdquo; amount. A third (33 percent) expect to stage more.&rdquo;</li> <li>&ldquo;The typical respondent reports average expenditures on corporate events will reach $977,277 in 2016.&rdquo;</li> </ul> <p>That&rsquo;s a lot of events to not only potentially win business from, but a lot of average expenditure to gain.</p> <p>To view more of the article including 6 more statistics, swing over to <a href="http://specialevents.com/news/special-events-releases-2016-17-corporate-event-forecast" target="_blank">Special Event Magazine</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:526 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/different-types-of-skirting-clips Different types of skirting clips <p>&nbsp;<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/07/17ft-polyester-table-skirt-blog.jpg" alt="17ft Polyester Table Skirt" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Skirting clips are a necessary evil for event venues, hotels, golf clubs and party rental customers looking to cover their tables with table skirting. There are a few different kinds of skirting clips on the market today. Knowing which ones your table will need helps to avoid a mistake in ordering and ensure your table gets covered as fast as possible. Check out the different kinds below:</p> <h3>Plastic Table Skirting Clips</h3> <p>Plastic table skirting clips work with plastic folding tables. Generally you will find plastic table skirting clips that fit tables anywhere from 3/8&rdquo; all the way up to 3&rdquo; thick tabletop. They snap on the table edge every foot and have Velcro on them to adhere table skirting to. National Event Supply stocks&nbsp;<a href="/en/skirting-clips-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic table skirting clips</a> that fit plastic tables between 2&rdquo; &ndash; 2.75&rdquo; thick.</p> <h3>Wood Table Skirting Clips with Velcro</h3> <p>Wood table skirting clips work with wood folding tables. Generally you will find wood table skirting clips that fit tables anywhere from &frac34;&rdquo; to &frac12;&rdquo; thick tabletop. They snap on the table edge every foot and have Velcro on them to adhere table skirting to. National Event Supply stocks&nbsp;<a href="/en/wood-table-skirting-clips" target="_blank">wood table skirting clips</a> with Velcro that fit wood tables with a &frac34;&rdquo; thickness.</p> <h3>Wood Table Skirting Clips without Velcro</h3> <p>Wood table skirting clips without Velcro also fit a wood folding table. You generally find wood table skirting clips without Velcro that fit tables anywhere from 3/4&rdquo; to 1/2&rdquo; thick tabletop. They are primarily used to secure tablecloths to the tabletop so that wind does not blow the tablecloth off. They snap on the table edge every foot. National Event Supply stocks&nbsp;<a href="/en/wood-table-skirting-clips-no-velcro" target="_blank">wood table skirting clips without Velcro</a> that fit wood tables with a &frac34;&rdquo; thickness.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information on products and articles related to the special event industry, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:525 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-industrial-metal-dining-chairs Where to Buy Industrial Metal Dining Chairs <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/Industrial-Metal-Dining-Chair.jpg" alt="Industrial Metal Dining Chairs" width="600" height="600"></p> <p><a href="/en/industrial-metal-dining-chair" target="_blank">Industrial metal dining chairs</a>&nbsp;have been another event chair taking the wedding and special event industry by storm. They&rsquo;re frequently used in industrial themed events and even in rustic events to contrast the wood harvest tables.&nbsp;<a href="/en/industrial-metal-dining-chair" target="_blank">Industrial metal chairs</a> are certainly readily available in retail stores as home d&eacute;cor and fashion trends tend to play a role in predicting special event trends &ndash; but where can you buy industrial metal chairs in bulk to satisfy the higher number of chairs required for a special event? Here are 3 suppliers to buy these&nbsp;<a href="/en/chairs" target="_blank">event chairs</a> from.</p> <h3>1. Event Equipment Sales</h3> <p>Based just outside of Chicago, IL, EES stocks what they call the Elio Chair in gunmetal, manufactured with lightweight steel and clear lacquer for rust protection. It stacks 8 high and is fitted with rubber glides to avoid scratches.</p> <h3>2. P.R.E. Sales Inc</h3> <p>Based in San Diego, CA, PRE Sales stocks their Engrom series gunmetal chair where vintage meets classic industrial design. Featuring a cross brace under the seat provides extra stability, their chairs also have drain holes in the seat and a 3 year limited warranty.</p> <h3>3. Global Event Supply</h3> <p>Based in Fontana, CA, Global Event Supply stocks their Tolix Chair in Antique Bronze. It features a lightweight design of only 11lbs and can be used both indoors and outdoors.</p> <p>We also stock event chairs similar to the&nbsp;<a href="/en/industrial-metal-dining-chair" target="_blank">Tolix Marais A Chair</a> at our Greater Toronto Area location. Its classic, simple design is equally at home with rustic, industrial, modern and elegant event and restaurant themes.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping of the industrial metal dining chair:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:524 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/coming-soon-burgundy-teardrop-back-banquet-chairs-with-silver-vein-frame Coming Soon - Burgundy Teardrop-Back Banquet Chairs with Silver Vein Frame <p>Back in March we announced our new collection of&nbsp;<a href="/en/teardrop-back-banquet-chair-with-silver-vein-frame" target="_blank">Banquet Chairs</a> would be in stock. We initially brought in Black textured and Navy Blue Patterned banquet chairs. They were so popular that we&rsquo;ve already had to order another container &ndash; and with it comes a new colour of Banquet Chair.</p> <p>Coming Soon &ndash; A Burgundy Patterned&nbsp;<a href="/en/teardrop-back-banquet-chair-with-silver-vein-frame" target="_blank">Teardrop-Back Banquet Chair</a> with Silver Vein Frame.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/07/Burgundy-Banquet-Chair-blog-post.jpg" alt="Burgundy Banquet Chair" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>We will also be replenishing our Black Textured and Navy Blue Patterned Banquet Chair stock as well.</p> <p>Some additional product details about the burgundy patterned banquet hall chairs:</p> <ul> <li>Frame made of 18 gauge steel</li> <li>2.5&rdquo; thick cushion</li> <li>Burgundy Patterned Cushion (Also available in Black textured or Navy Blue Patterned)</li> <li>Able to stack 15 chairs high</li> <li>Silver Vein Powder Coated Frame Finish</li> <li>Non-Marring Plastic Floor Glides</li> <li>Designed for Commercial Use</li> <li>Ships Fully Assembled</li> <li>Weight per chair: 10lbs</li> </ul> <p>Look for a product announcement on our blog or social media feeds in early / late September 2016!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our popular <a href="/en/teardrop-back-banquet-chair-with-silver-vein-frame" target="_blank">banquet chairs</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:523 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-spun-polyester-colour-in-stock New Spun Polyester Colour in Stock <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/07/black-spun-tablecloth.JPG" alt="Black Spun Polyester Tablecloth" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Last year we introduced square&nbsp;<a href="/en/spun-polyester-tablecloths" target="_blank">spun polyester tablecloths</a> to our inventory. Spun polyester has a higher thread count then our regular&nbsp;<a href="/en/polyester-linens" target="_blank">polyester tablecloths</a> &ndash; making it thicker and more luxurious. The square spun polyester tablecloths are often used as table overlays so that banquet halls and event venues can use regular (less expensive) polyester linens on the tables with square overlays that are more expensive overtop. Then in the middle of May we announced our new sizes of <a href="/en/new-sizes-of-spun-polyester-tablecloths-in-stock" target="_blank">spun polyester in rounds and rectangles</a>. I&rsquo;m pleased to announce that we have added black spun polyester to the following sizes and that they are now in stock and available in our Mississauga warehouse:</p> <p><a href="/en/60-x-102-in-rectangle-spun-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">60&rdquo; x 102&rdquo; rectangle spun polyester tablecloth</a>&nbsp;&ndash; in white &amp; black (new) &ndash; fits a 6ft table with a half drop</p> <p><a href="/en/60-x-126-in-rectangle-spun-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">60&rdquo; x 126&rdquo; rectangle spun polyester tablecloth</a>&nbsp;&ndash; in white &amp; black (new) &ndash; fits an 8ft table with a half drop</p> <p><a href="/en/90-in-round-spun-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">90&rdquo; round spun polyester tablecloth</a>&nbsp;&ndash; in white &amp; black (new) &ndash; fits a 30&rdquo; low cruiser table with a full drop</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our new spun polyester tablecloth sizes in black including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:522 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-cover-a-serpentine-table How to Cover a Serpentine Table <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/07/serpentine-table-linen.jpg" alt="Sepentine Table Linen" width="596" height="311"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://asrentall.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/serpentine-table-linen.jpg" target="_blank">All Seasons Rent-All</a></p> <p>Serpentine tables are a great addition to a wedding or corporate event. They are fantastic to use for buffets in particular as they provide nice aesthetic appeal while allowing buffet lines to move faster with both sides being used. Ensuring that you can find tablecloths for serpentine tables is an entirely different story though.</p> <p>The easiest way to cover a serpentine table (and perhaps the most readily available way) is using table skirting and a top cover tablecloth.</p> <h3>How to figure out the size tablecloth and skirting needed for a serpentine table:</h3> <p>In order to calculate the size&nbsp;<a href="/en/table-skirts" target="_blank">tableskirting</a> required you need to figure out the inner diameter of the serpentine, the outer diameter of the serpentine and the width. I&rsquo;m going to be using the 2 different kinds of serpentine tables we sell as our example models.</p> <p>Our&nbsp;<a href="/en/5-ft-nes-wood-serpentine-table" target="_blank">wood serpentine table</a> has an inner diameter of 60&rdquo;, an outer diameter of 120&rdquo; and a width of 30&rdquo; so our formula would be: 60 inches + 120 inches + 30 inches (for right side of the table) + 30 inches (for left side of the table) = 240 inches of table to skirt. Since most table skirting is sold in feet, we would take 240 inches / 12 inches per foot = 20 feet. Therefore our&nbsp;<a href="/en/21-polyester-table-skirt" target="_blank">21 ft table skirt</a> would work well at covering all sides from table height to floor of our wood serpentine table.</p> <p>Since we need to also ensure our top of the serpentine is properly covered. We again would go to our serpentine dimensions. Since the serpentine table is 30 inches wide and the longest length is 120 inches in diameter we would need a table cloth to cover the serpentine table 30&rdquo; x 120&rdquo;. In the case of the polyester tablecloths that we sell that would work for the serpentine table top cover &ndash; a&nbsp;<a href="/en/60x126in-rectangle-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">60&rdquo; x 126&rdquo; table cloth</a> would cover the table fully.</p> <p>Our plastic serpentine table has an inner diameter of 55&rdquo;, an outer diameter of 102&rdquo; and a width of 30&rdquo; so our formula would be: 55 inches + 102 inches + 30 inches (for right side of the table) + 30 inches (for left side of the table) = 217 inches of table to skirt. Since most table skirting is sold in feet, we would take 217 inches / 12 inches per foot = 18.1 feet. Our&nbsp;<a href="/en/17ft-polyester-table-skirt" target="_blank">17ft table skirt</a> would be just a touch too small so we would opt for our 21 ft table skirt to cover all sides from table height to floor of our plastic serpentine table.</p> <p>Since we need to also ensure our top of the serpentine is properly covered. We again would go to our serpentine dimensions. Since the serpentine table is 30 inches wide and the longest length is 102 inches in diameter we would need a table cloth to cover the serpentine table 30&rdquo; x 102&rdquo;. In the case of the polyester tablecloths that we sell that would work for the serpentine table top cover &ndash; a&nbsp;60&rdquo; x 126&rdquo; table cloth would cover the table fully. We do have a&nbsp;<a href="/en/60x102in-rectangular-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">60&rdquo; x 102&rdquo; tablecloth</a> but that wouldn&rsquo;t provide enough coverage to ensure the tabletop isn&rsquo;t showing.</p> <p>Other ways that serpentine tables can be covered is utilizing spandex table covers and fitted serpentine table cloths in polyester. These will be generally more expensive as they are specialty shapes.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our table skirts or polyester table cloths:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:521 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-restaurant-menu-covers-canada Where to Buy Restaurant Menu Covers in Canada <p>Restaurant menu covers are a great way to convey the aesthetic your restaurant is outfitted in. It can also make a surprising difference to a customer if you don&rsquo;t have a menu cover that is thought to be at the same level of service you are striving to achieve. For example, if I were to go to a fine dining restaurant and was handed a piece of regular weight paper with the menu printed on it instead of a leather hard cover menu &ndash; it would probably feel &ldquo;off&rdquo; to me aesthetically and reflect on my overall view of the restaurant. Because of this, it is an important piece to make a careful and thoughtful decision about from a number of different suppliers.</p> <p>Whether you&rsquo;re looking to replace your menu covers or are opening a new restaurant and want to check out your options knowing your options will help ensure you make the best menu cover choice for your restaurant. Here are a number of suppliers and manufacturers to buy restaurant menu covers from in Canada.</p> <ol> <li><strong>Divine Menu Covers Ltd</strong> &ndash; Based in Etobicoke, ON, Divine Menu Covers manufacture custom made, hand crafted superior quality menu covers, check presenters, ring binders, LED menus, clipboards, ipad &amp; tablet covers, table tents &amp; stands and guest directories. They make to order and do not have any stock of menu covers.</li> <li><strong>Kronos Menu Covers</strong> &ndash; Based in Mont-Royal, Quebec, Kronos has been manufacturing menu covers for 50 years. They are not only able to manufacture menu covers but also offer full colour digital printing for menus. They pride themselves in producing and shipping out jobs in record time.</li> <li><strong>Menu by Design</strong> &ndash; Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Menu by Design has been manufacturing hand crafted durable, stain and water resistant menu covers to the hospitality industry for 36 years. They offer custom restaurant menu covers, check / bill presenters, wine list covers, clipboards, ring binders and a number of in-stock products for fast ordering.</li> </ol> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>National Event Supply doesn&rsquo;t stock restaurant menu covers but we do sell complimentary products such as restaurant dinnerware, flatware, glass and crystal stemware, and tablecloths to the restaurant industry. If you&rsquo;re interested in viewing our products and pricing, <a href="/en/">visit our online store here</a>.</p> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:520 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/benefits-of-resin-folding-chairs Benefits of Resin Folding Chairs <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/07/Resin-Folding-Chairs.jpg" alt="White Resin Folding Chairs" width="500" height="500"></p> <p><a href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">White resin folding chairs</a>, <a href="/en/nes-reliable-black-resin-folding-chair-4pcs" target="_blank">black resin folding chairs</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-mahogany-resin-folding-chair-4pcs" target="_blank">mahogany resin folding chairs</a> are a versatile and durable event chair that have proven themselves time and time again. In fact we&rsquo;ve sold tens of thousands of these chairs in the past 10 years. They have some fantastic benefits and are one of the reasons why they are our most popular event chair. Check out some of their positives:</p> <ul> <li>Easy to clean &ndash; generally because of their material they can be washed with a swipe of a cloth, and some soapy water. Tough stains can be easily destroyed with a Mr Clean Magic Eraser.</li> <li>Can withstand being outdoors &ndash; because of their resin material, water doesn&rsquo;t affect them the way it would a wood folding chair with a similar look. They can be left outside overnight and picked up in the morning. This makes party rental scheduling easier. That being said we wouldn&rsquo;t recommend leaving them outdoors 24/7. They&rsquo;re not indestructible.</li> <li>Easy to maintain &ndash; the only complaints we tend to have with these chairs are the screw covers can fall off. We sell replacement screw covers to compensate for that so that you can keep your chairs looking good as new. Other than that, maintenance is easy as any scratches are hard to notice with a resin that is the same colour through to its core.</li> <li>Seats can be easily replaced &ndash; if a seat gets stained with a tough unforgiveable stain, seats can be easily replaced to keep the chair looking like new and avoid paying for a new chair.</li> <li>Stackable &ndash; Unlike wood folding chairs that can stack but require bungee cords or ratcheting tie downs to keep secure, resin folding chairs lock into the chair beneath it when stacked. This makes it an easy, stackable and portable solution for organizations who need to transport these chairs.</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for white, black or mahogany <a href="/en/resin-folding-chairs" target="_blank">resin folding chairs</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:519 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-event-tables-in-bulk Where to Buy Event Tables in Bulk <p>Party Rental Companies, banquet halls, convention centres and hotels all need a large number (at least 10-12 event tables to have a 100 person event) of event tables in order to seat corporate events, conferences, and weddings. There are definitely table manufacturers out there that can custom make folding tables for you &ndash; but there are also event table suppliers out there that specialize in keeping stock for organizations buying <a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">event tables in bulk</a>. Here are some of the companies you can turn to:</p> <p>P.R.E. Sales &ndash; Based in California, P.R.E Sales Inc is a direct importer and distributor of high quality folding tables. Similar to our philosophy, PRE Sales believes in rigorous testing both in factory and in-house to ensure their products are durable and high quality for the rental industry.</p> <p>McCourt Manufacturing &ndash; Based in Arkansas, McCourt Manufacturing both manufacturers and stocks plastic and wood event tables for a variety of organizations. They specialize in manufacturing high quality event folding tables and take pride in having manufacturing based in the USA.</p> <p>Palmer Snyder &ndash; Based in Wisconsin with its factory in Pennsylvania, Palmer Snyder is an American manufacturer and distributor of commercial portable furniture, specializing in products that excel in portability, stackability and storability.</p> <p>MityLite - MityLite is a global manufacturer of professionally designed, highly durable furniture products. They have been manufacturing meeting, event, and banquet furniture for 25 years. They tend to be the most costly supplier on this list &ndash; with the durability to back the price.</p> <p>At National Event Supply we pride ourselves in sourcing quality durable event tables that companies can buy in bulk at a moment&rsquo;s notice. We visit our factories on a semi-annual basis and do in-house&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/NationalEventSupply">testing on event tables</a> to ensure our products will hold up to the rigors of the event industry. With warehouses in Vancouver, BC and Mississauga, ON we routinely ship coast to coast across Canada and believe in having responsive customer service so the customer leaves happy.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote on our <a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">wood or plastic event tables</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:518 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-size-table-skirt-fits-a-folding-table What Size Table Skirt Fits a Folding Table <p><a href="/en/table-skirts" target="_blank">Table skirts</a>&nbsp;are a fantastic way to provide a streamlined approach to your buffet tables, event registration tables or trade show booth. They&rsquo;re perfect for providing ample coverage so you can store items under the table you need &ndash; while still allowing you to provide a sleek, finished event. When you want to outfit your folding event tables with table skirting how can you figure out what size table skirt you need if you don&rsquo;t already know? Here&rsquo;s the guidelines below:</p> <h3>4ft rectangle table</h3> <p>Most 4ft rectangle tables are 4ft by 30 inches wide therefore to ensure you have the proper amount of skirting you need a&nbsp;<a href="/en/14ft-polyester-table-skirt" target="_blank">13ft long tableskirt</a> (at least). How did I get that number? Side 1 is 48 inches, side 2 is 30 inches, side 3 is 48 inches and side 4 is 30 inches. 48+48+30+30 = 156 inches / 12 inches per foot = 13 feet</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/07/4ft-rectangle-folding-table-sides.JPG" alt="4ft Rectangle Table Sides" width="186" height="109"></p> <h3>6ft rectangle table</h3> <p>Most 6ft rectangle tables are 6ft by 30 inches wide therefore to ensure you have the proper amount of skirting for ample coverage you need a <a href="/en/17ft-polyester-table-skirt" target="_blank">tableskirt that is at least 17ft long</a>.</p> <h3>8ft rectangle table</h3> <p>Most 8ft rectangle tables are 8ft by 30 inches wide therefore to ensure you have the proper amount of skirting to cover your entire table you need a <a href="/en/21-polyester-table-skirt" target="_blank">tableskirt that is at least 21 ft long</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in getting a quote for one of our&nbsp;<a href="/en/table-skirts" target="_blank">tableskirts</a> or fitted tablecloths:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:517 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/special-event-articles-of-interest Special Event Articles of Interest <p>The special event industry is booming as seen by the amount of event equipment sales we&rsquo;ve seen in the past few months. It is good to see the industry in full swing and business revenues coming in for our customers. I know we&rsquo;re all busy but we also need to remain up to date on industry news. Because I know it can be a cumbersome process to find all the news I&rsquo;ve compiled some of the recent articles I think are the most relevant to caterers and special event professionals. Read on below for a short synopsis of each article and their links through to the full articles.</p> <h3>13 Wedding Trends Happening Right Now</h3> <p>Here&rsquo;s a look at the top trends, latest concepts and ideas from weddings, receptions, and after-parties that could be incorporated into any gathering. For full article, <a href="http://www.bizbash.com/13-wedding-trends-happening-right-now/toronto/story/32375#.V3K1HrsrK00" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <h3>13 Glamorous Tabletop Ideas for Summer Events</h3> <p>See this Los Angeles designers showcase with bold designs including linens, flowers, and other tabletop decor looks. For full article, <a href="http://www.bizbash.com/13-glamorous-tabletop-ideas-for-summer-events/toronto/story/32352#.V3K15bsrK00" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <h3>Best Practices in Drapery</h3> <p>Incorporating drapery into an event can transform a venue into a magical space in just minutes. Learn best practices in colours, fabrics, styles, placement, care and treatment for drapery. For full article, <a href="http://www.catersource.com/event-solutions/best-practices-drapery" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <h3>10 New Toronto Venues for Summer Meetings and Events</h3> <p>Looking for new venues to win exclusive catering rights to? Want to be added to their preferred partner list for party rentals? Here's a look at new Toronto hotels, conference centers, restaurants, private rooms, and other spaces to open for events this summer. For full article, <a href="http://www.bizbash.com/10-new-toronto-venues-for-summer-meetings-and-events/toronto/story/32182#.V3K2HLsrK00" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <h3>Goodbye, Kids Table: Events for Children Feature Grown-up Menus</h3> <p>Hear how caterers are bridging the great divide between menus for adults and kids with fantastic food for all ages. For full article, <a href="http://specialevents.com/bar-bat-mitzvahschildrens-events/goodbye-kids-table-events-children-feature-grown-menus" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more industry news like this follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:516 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/coming-soon-new-brown-rustic-cross-back-chair Coming Soon: New Brown Rustic Cross Back Chair <p>Back in March, <a href="/en/wood-cross-back-chairs-now-in-stock" target="_blank">we introduced Rustic Wood Cross Back Chairs and Dark Brown Wood Cross Back Chairs</a>. They have been a huge success for us and we&rsquo;ve already got another container on order. Because of the feedback we received in the spring &ndash; at both the Rental Show and in day to day customer conversations we decided to expand our colour offerings of these wholesale event chairs.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce that&nbsp;<a href="/en/brown-rustic-wood-cross-back-chair" target="_blank">Brown Rustic Crossback Chairs</a> are coming soon and available for pre-order now.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/06/Brown-Rustic-Cross-Back-Chair.jpg" alt="Brown Rustic Cross Back Chairs" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Available mid-September 2016, the National Event Supply Wood Cross Back Chairs are a fantastic addition to your rental inventory, banquet hall or restaurant. Available for purchase with or without a cushion depending on the look you desire, these Brown Rustic Wood crossback chairs are the perfect accent to a variety of event themes. Because of their design, they hug the back of a person&rsquo;s body making for a comfortable seating experience.</p> <p>Additional Details:</p> <ul> <li>Constructed of Elm wood</li> <li>Commercial Quality</li> <li>Non-marring floor glides</li> <li>Available with or without a natural cushion</li> <li>Stackable up to 8 chairs high</li> <li>Solid wood seat</li> <li>Curved back that molds to the body</li> <li>Weight: 10lbs</li> <li>Dimensions: chair from bottom of legs to top of chair back: 35.5&rdquo; high, seat is: 16.25&rdquo; deep x 17.5&rdquo;wide</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping of our new <a href="/en/brown-rustic-wood-cross-back-chair" target="_blank">brown rustic cross back chairs</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:515 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-11-inch-pasta-plate-in-stock New 11 inch Pasta Plate in Stock <p>We have been expanding our tabletop selection with a new pieces in our melamine serveware and new&nbsp;<a href="/en/copa-10oz-stemmed-water-glass" target="_blank">stemmed water glass</a> as well as new spun polyester linens. I&rsquo;m pleased to announce a new addition to our restaurant-quality porcelain dinnerware: a new <a href="/en/11-shallow-pasta-bowl" target="_blank">11 inch Shallow Pasta Plate</a>.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/06/shallow-pasta-plate.jpg" alt="Shallow Pasta Plate" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>This restaurant-quality porcelain pasta bowl is sophisticated enough for a fine dining establishment yet sturdy enough for a fast-casual atmosphere.</p> <p>Perfect for serving appetizer salads as well as pasta, this versatile 11 inch shallow pasta bowl also offers a fantastic presentation for expertly plated steak, chicken or fish entrees. The clean, simple lines of the bowl and pristine white colour coordinates seamlessly with other dinnerware and serving pieces.</p> <p>It is oven safe to 400F, dishwasher / commercial dishwasher safe, microwave safe and made in China. It measures 11 inches diameter and 2.25 inches high. It is available in inner packs of 3 or a full case of 18 pieces.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For a quote including shipping to your location of our new <a href="/en/11-shallow-pasta-bowl" target="_blank">11 inch pasta plate</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:514 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/cruiser-tables-back-in-stock Cruiser Tables Back in Stock! <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/06/cruiser-tables-in-the-field.jpg" alt="Cruiser Tables in Field" width="600" height="597"></p> <p>We have been out of stock on our&nbsp;<a href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">cruiser tables</a> and the cruiser table components including the <a href="/en/nes-cruiser-table-base-only" target="_blank">cruiser table base</a>, cruiser table connectors and cruiser table poles. The cruiser tables were a hot commodity for us during the winter and spring season and customers have been waiting patiently for stock replenishment.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we received our container of cruiser tables into our warehouse! We are back in stock Guys and Gals!!</p> <p>To refresh your knowledge, we have 24&rdquo;, 30&rdquo; and 36&rdquo; round wood tabletops. We also have two different size poles &ndash; our low pole is 28&rdquo; and provides a table that is 30&rdquo; high when set up &ndash; perfect dining height! Our tall pole is 40&rdquo; and provides a table that is 42&rdquo; high when set up &ndash; perfect for standing cocktail receptions.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>To request a quote for our&nbsp;<a href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">cruiser tables</a> including shipping:</p> </div> <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:513 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/do-spandex-folding-chair-covers-fit-blow-mold-folding-chairs Do Spandex Folding Chair Covers fit Blow Mold Folding Chairs? <p>We had a customer ask us a very good question about whether our&nbsp;<a href="/en/spandex-folding-chair-covers" target="_blank">spandex folding chair cover</a> fits a <a href="/en/nes-reliable-blow-mold-folding-chairs" target="_blank">blow mold folding chair</a>. We suspected we knew the answer but we weren&rsquo;t positive so we immediately had to test this out to be able to give our customer a prompt response. I thought it made sense to blog about this question too so that any other prospects or customer&rsquo;s interested in the answer could find it for themselves.</p> <p>The Spandex Folding Chair covers fit perfectly on a chair that is 17.5&rdquo;w x 15.25&rdquo;d x 31&rdquo;h as you can see by the picture below:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/06/spandex-folding-chair-cover-blog.jpg" alt="Spandex Folding Chair Cover on Plastic Folding Chair" width="600" height="623"></p> <p>The blow mold folding chair is 20.5"w x 18.75"d x 34"h as you can see by the picture below:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/06/nes-reliable-blow-mold-folding-chairs.jpg" alt="Blow Mold Folding Chair" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Here&rsquo;s what the spandex folding chair cover looks like on the blow mold folding chair:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/06/spandex-folding-chair-cover-on-blow-mold-folding-chair.jpg" alt="Spandex Chair Cover on Blow Mold Folding Chair" width="600" height="780"></p> <p>The spandex folding chair cover fits a blow mold folding chair quite nicely. I&rsquo;d recommend being gentle with it the first time you put it on as it does do some stretching to accommodate the chair. I&rsquo;d also recommend that if you use it interchangeably on blow mold folding chairs or plastic folding chairs that you give it a wash before you use it on the plastic folding chair after use on a blow mold folding chair. It would look a little saggy if it goes from the blow mold folding chair (which is a larger chair) to a plastic folding chair. Alternatively you can purchase spandex folding chair covers that are only used on one chair style.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more tips, answers to questions and other industry news follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:512 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-transport-stemware How to Transport Stemware <p>Stemware is a notoriously tricky product to transport when you&rsquo;re a party rental company or caterer. Because of its delicate nature, and a need to ensure breakage doesn&rsquo;t occur, finding the best transportation methods when taking glass and crystal stemware offsite to an event is so important. We&rsquo;ve rounded up the best methods for transporting stemware so you can figure out what method best supports your business needs. Read on to learn more:</p> <h3><a href="/en/glassware-storage" target="_blank">Glass Racks</a></h3> <p>Glass racks come in two different materials &ndash; wire and plastic. Wire glass racks similar to Ten Strawberry Street&rsquo;s below are designed to keep glasses safe when being transferred from one event to the next.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/06/wire-glass-rack.jpg" alt="Wire Glass Racks" width="300" height="300"></p> <p>They are also designed to be used in the dishwasher, so you can store, transport, and wash your glass stemware all in the same unit. They need to be wrapped to avoid contamination of bugs or dust.</p> <p><a href="/en/glassware-storage" target="_blank">Plastic glass racks</a>&nbsp;like the ones below, are also designed for safe transport of glass stemware. They are a little heavier than wire glass racks but provide built in protection against bugs or dust. They are also dishwasher safe so they can go from storage of the glasses to transport to an event to the dishwasher to be washed.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/06/25-compartment-glass-rack.jpg" alt="Plastic Glass Racks" width="600" height="411"></p> <h3><a href="/en/large-catering-glassware-box" target="_blank">Catering Boxes</a></h3> <p>Cheaper than the wire or plastic glass racks, catering boxes are another option party rental company&rsquo;s use for <a href="/en/glassware-storage" target="_blank">transporting stemware</a>. These are lighter than wire glass racks and made of strong, durable polypropylene plastic corrugated material. These will not last as long as wire or plastic glass racks but tend to be almost half the price. They are open to contamination and party rental companies tend to wrap them with saran wrap to ensure dust and bugs don&rsquo;t get in.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/06/medium-catering-glassware-box.jpg" alt="Medium Catering Glassware Box" width="600" height="411"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping for our catering glassware boxes or plastic glass racks:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:511 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/wood-chiavari-chairs-pros-and-cons Wood Chiavari Chairs: Pros and Cons <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/06/wood-chiavari-chairs-pros-cons.jpg" alt="Wood Chiavari Chairs Pros and Cons" width="600" height="511"></p> <p>Chiavari Chairs are one of the most popular event chairs in the market. Because of that, they have also been duplicated and improved upon in different materials &ndash; such as aluminum and resin. In the past we&rsquo;ve done a write up on the <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs-pros-and-cons" target="_blank">pros and cons of resin Chiavari chairs</a>. This is to give a transparent view to customers so they understand the positives and negatives the chair has. This helps them figure out what best meets their business needs. Today&rsquo;s blog post provides the positive and negative points regarding <a href="/en/wood-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">wood Chiavari chairs</a>. Read on to see the differences:</p> <h3>Pros:</h3> <ul> <li>The authentic Chiavari Chair &ndash; over 200 years old &ndash; has always been wood</li> <li>Wood Chiavari Chair have a matte finish. Additionally, Wood Chiavari Chairs typically come in a wider range of colours which means it may not be possible for you to find a resin alternative. This is because wood chiavari&rsquo;s can be stained for a more translucent finish.</li> <li>Wood Chiavari chairs are easier to re-finish</li> <li>Weigh less than a resin Chiavari chair</li> <li>Less expensive chair than a resin Chiavari chair</li> <li>Costs can be reduced further with knocked down unassembled wood Chiavari chairs</li> </ul> <h3>Cons:</h3> <ul> <li>Wood Chiavari Chair shows a natural wood colour when it chips</li> <li>Knocked down unassembled wood Chiavari chairs need their screws tightened often</li> <li>Knocked down unassembled wood Chiavari chairs can be less sturdy / strong if proper care isn&rsquo;t taken to ensure the screws and bolts are fastened.</li> <li>Wood Chiavari Chairs often need their paint touched up after events</li> <li>Can succumb to water damage if left outside for prolonged periods of time</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For a quote including shipping for <a href="/en/nes-dark-fruitwood-chiavari-chair" target="_blank">dark fruitwood Chiavari chairs</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:510 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/ruched-banquet-chair-covers-vs-polyester-banquet-chair-covers Ruched Banquet Chair Covers vs Polyester Banquet Chair Covers <p>We like to lay out how products work for our customers so that they can make an informed decision based on their needs. We write a lot of pro and con blog posts as well as product 1 versus product 2 blog posts to provide comparison. Last week I talked about the differences that exist between the <a href="/en/ruched-banquet-chair-covers-vs-spandex-banquet-chair-covers" target="_blank">ruched spandex banquet chair covers versus the spandex banquet chair covers</a>. This week I&rsquo;m going to talk about the differences that exist between ruched spandex banquet chair covers versus polyester banquet chair covers. Read on to see the similarities and differences.</p> <h3><a href="/en/ruched-spandex-banquet-chair-cover" target="_blank">Ruched Spandex Banquet Chair Covers</a>:</h3> <ul> <li>Fits a teardrop backed banquet chair</li> <li>Used more often in weddings</li> <li>Gathered, ruffled look</li> <li>Adds texture so sashes or florals aren&rsquo;t necessary (though still used for extra d&eacute;cor oomph)</li> <li>Machine washable</li> <li>Guests can put their purses under the chair without it showing to others</li> <li>Harder to put on as the legs need to be fit into the chair cover feet</li> <li>No need for steaming or ironing</li> <li>More expensive than spandex banquet chair covers (because more material and elastic is needed)</li> <li>Elastic can be stretched over time creating a baggier silhouette</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/polyester-chair-covers" target="_blank">Polyester Banquet Chair Covers</a>:</h3> <ul> <li>Traditional silhouette</li> <li>Easily decorated with sashes and florals</li> <li>Machine washable</li> <li>Draped casual look</li> <li>Less expensive than ruched chair covers</li> <li>Guests can put their purses under the chair without it showing to others</li> <li>Easy to put on</li> <li>Needs to be immediately removed from the dryer or steamed / ironed as it wrinkles</li> <li>Only fits a rounded back banquet chair</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in&nbsp;<a href="/en/polyester-chair-covers" target="_blank">polyester banquet chair covers</a> or&nbsp;<a href="/en/ruched-spandex-banquet-chair-cover" target="_blank">ruched spandex banquet chair covers</a> both available in white or black:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:509 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/banquet-chair-suppliers-in-canada Banquet Chair Suppliers in Canada <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/06/banquet-chair-suppliers-in-canada.jpg" alt="Banquet Chair Suppliers in Canada" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>Banquet chairs area highly sought after event chair used in hotels, banquet halls &amp; other event venues, golf courses and rented out from Party Rental Companies. Since we currently only stock&nbsp;<a href="/en/teardrop-back-banquet-chair-with-silver-vein-frame" target="_blank">teardrop back banquet chairs with silver vein frames</a> at our Ontario Headquarters, I thought it made sense to round up other<a href="/en/banquet-chairs" target="_blank"> banquet chair suppliers in Canada</a> that offer more than one style of banquet hall chair.</p> <h3>Comfor Tek Seating</h3> <p>Based in Alberta with a manufacturing and distribution plant in the United States, Comfor Tek Seating offers commercial chairs and tables to Assisted Living Facilities, Banquet Halls, Convention Centres, and Worship Sanctuaries.</p> <h3>Davidson Furniture</h3> <p>Founded in 1983. Davidson Furniture Specialties Ltd. has focused on the educational and hospitality markets, with commercial grade quality furniture and equipment. They distribute Sico, McCourt Manufacturing, MTS Seating, Holsag Canada, Grosfillex, and Woodard products while also distributing their own line of Davidson Furniture Specialities tables.</p> <h3>Canada Chair Company</h3> <p>Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Chair offers quality commercial chairs, tables and other furniture products to institutions across Canada. They&rsquo;ve been in business since 1955 and specialize in stackable and folding chairs, folding tables and carts.</p> <h3>Rodo Industries Inc</h3> <p>Rodo Industries Inc. is a Canadian contract manufacturing company, located in Southwestern Ontario, providing commercial furniture including metal &amp; wood dining chairs, outdoor furniture including all weather wicker, umbrellas, metal and wood bar stools, dining tables, and upholstered booth seating. They also distribute Grosfillex Products.</p> <h3>Just in Time Tables and Chairs</h3> <p>Located in Aurora, Ontario, Just in Time Tables &amp; Chairs was established in 2003 to provide carefully selected quality tables and chairs for banquet facilities, hotels and churches. They service the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with a wide selection of tables, chairs, transport carts and other related products.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our navy patterned or black textured <a href="/en/teardrop-back-banquet-chair-with-silver-vein-frame" target="_blank">teardrop back with silver vein frame banquet chairs</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:508 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/resin-chiavari-chairs-pros-and-cons Resin Chiavari Chairs: Pros and Cons <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/06/pros-cons-resin-chiavari-chairs.jpg" alt="Pros and Cons Resin Chiavari Chairs" width="600" height="399"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.motelbeninplaza.com/wedding-ceremony-arrangement.htm" target="_blank">Motel Benin Plaza</a></p> <p>Each event chair has a business case for or against them &ndash; some businesses love and swear by only wood Chiavari chairs while others want nothing to do with them. The same can be said for resin Chiavari chairs. Back in 2013 we made the decision to provide non-biased reviews of our products so that companies buying from us could make their own decisions based on their own business needs. Because of this, read on to see the pros and cons of <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chairs</a>:</p> <h3>Pros:</h3> <ul> <li>4mm thick resin and 1mm thick hollow steel frame support (ours has a steel frame to provide additional support and durability &ndash; not all resin Chiavari&rsquo;s do though)</li> <li>Seams are virtually invisible</li> <li>Resin is a similar colour to the chair coating colour and as such does not show scratches as easily as wood or aluminum (i.e. gold high gloss finish when scratched would show a gold toned core)</li> <li>Solid colour causes party rental companies to make decision on chair based on current chair colour trend. (i.e. last year&rsquo;s hot colour was mahogany Chiavari chairs. This year&rsquo;s hot colour is gold Chiavari chairs)</li> <li>Solid resin seat allowing for easy change out of cushions</li> <li>2 horizontal chair rails similar to the traditional Chiavari chair look</li> <li>Resin Chiavari chairs can hold over 1000lbs making them an extremely strong chair</li> <li>Resin less likely to succumb to water damage</li> </ul> <h3>Cons:</h3> <ul> <li>Generally more expensive than a wood or aluminum Chiavari chair &ndash; but also tend to last longer</li> <li>Cannot be re-painted or re-stained as easily as a wood Chiavari</li> <li>Chairs weigh 13lbs each &ndash; tend to weigh more than wood or aluminum &ndash; especially if there&rsquo;s a steel core frame</li> <li><a href="/en/not-all-resin-chiavari-chairs-are-alike" target="_blank">Not all resin Chiavari chairs are the same chair</a>&nbsp;&ndash; which leads to confusion in the marketplace</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for either black, white, crystal, silver, mahogany or gold resin Chiavari chairs including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:507 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/ruched-banquet-chair-covers-vs-spandex-banquet-chair-covers Ruched Banquet Chair Covers vs Spandex Banquet Chair Covers <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/06/ruched-banquet-chair-covers.jpg" alt="Ruched Banquet Chair Covers" width="399" height="620"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://madelinesweddings.com/blog/daily-inspiration/madelines-highlights-ruched-chair-covers/" target="_blank">Madeline&rsquo;s Weddings &amp; Events Blog</a></p> <p>There are a ton of&nbsp;<a href="/en/wedding-chair-covers" target="_blank">wedding chair covers</a> available in the marketplace. Some are easy to see the differences between them &ndash; a spandex folding chair cover doesn&rsquo;t fit a banquet chair and a polyester banquet chair cover doesn&rsquo;t fit a folding chair cover. But what about chair covers that fit the same chair? How do you determine the best chair cover for your needs? We&rsquo;ve rounded up the differences between a&nbsp;<a href="/en/ruched-spandex-banquet-chair-cover" target="_blank">ruched banquet chair cover</a> versus a&nbsp;<a href="/en/spandex-banquet-chair-covers" target="_blank">spandex banquet chair cover</a> so you can make a decision what&rsquo;s right for you.</p> <h3>Ruched Banquet Chair Covers</h3> <ul> <li>Fits a teardrop backed banquet chair</li> <li>Used more often in weddings</li> <li>Gathered, ruffled look</li> <li>Adds texture so sashes or florals aren&rsquo;t necessary (though still used for extra d&eacute;cor oomph)</li> <li>Machine washable</li> <li>No need for steaming or ironing</li> <li>More expensive than spandex banquet chair covers (because more material and elastic is needed)</li> <li>Elastic can be stretched over time creating a baggier silhouette</li> </ul> <h3>Spandex Banquet Chair Covers</h3> <ul> <li>Fits a teardrop backed banquet chair</li> <li>Modern sleek silhouette</li> <li>Used more often in corporate events and weddings</li> <li>Easily decorated with sashes or florals</li> <li>Machine Washable</li> <li>No need for steaming or ironing (wrinkle free)</li> <li>Less expensive than ruched chair covers</li> </ul> <p>Hopefully this helps you figure out which chair cover best suits your venue or company!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for either our&nbsp;<a href="/en/ruched-spandex-banquet-chair-cover" target="_blank">ruched banquet chair covers</a> or <a href="/en/spandex-banquet-chair-covers" target="_blank">spandex banquet chair covers</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>Request a Custom Quote HubSpot CTA Code</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:506 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/serving-safe-food-outside-in-hot-weather Serving Safe Food Outside in Hot Weather <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/Serving-Food-Safely-Outside.jpg" alt="Serving Food Safely Outside" width="600" height="403"></p> <p>Well, it&rsquo;s officially feeling like summer weather in Ontario. We&rsquo;ve had temperature highs up into the high 20s / low 30s over the past week with this week looking just as nice. This means prime opportunity to eat outdoors &ndash; whether that means hosting golfers poolside or on the patio or a large event such as a tournament, corporate picnic or wedding. Because the weather is hot, ensuring the food being served is safe for patrons is of utmost importance &ndash; and something that requires more attention and work then cooking inside a temperature-regulated establishment.</p> <p>Here are some tips and tools to use when serving food outside in hot weather:</p> <h3>Before and During Transport:</h3> <p>1. Place raw meats in a separate cooler from prepared foods such as salads, raw vegetables etc. and make sure everything is well wrapped and kept separate from each other (i.e. meat wrapped together, poultry wrapped together, fish wrapped together)</p> <p>2. All food that isn&rsquo;t pre-cooked needs to be kept cold at 40 degrees F or below to prevent bacteria growth &ndash; use ice packs or ice, cooler and/or an <a href="http://www.webstaurantstore.com/cambro-191-granite-gray-camtherm-electric-food-holding-cabinet-tall-profile-hot-cold/214CHC1826CS.html" target="_blank">insulated food pan carrier</a>. Pre-cooked foods need to be kept at or above 140 degrees F &ndash; use a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.webstaurantstore.com/3521/insulated-heated-food-pan-carriers.html" target="_blank">heated food pan carrier</a> which allows you to hold the food at a consistent temperature.</p> <p>3. Clean all fruits and vegetables prior to packing &ndash; you may not have an operating sink and proper cleaning supplies at your disposal.</p> <h3>When Serving:</h3> <p>4. Hot food needs to be kept at 140 degrees F or above &ndash; utilizing a <a href="http://www.webstaurantstore.com/choice-economy-8-qt-full-size-stainless-steel-chafer-with-folding-frame/100FOLDCHAFE.html" target="_blank">chafing dish</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.webstaurantstore.com/hatco-srb-1-hunter-green-serv-rite-portable-pan-buffet-warmer-500w/413RB1GRN.html" target="_blank">warming pan</a> or slow cooker.</p> <p>5. Make sure there are plenty of serving utensils so each dish has a&nbsp;<a href="/en/concord-serving-spoon" target="_blank">serving spoon</a> or&nbsp;<a href="/en/concord-serving-fork" target="_blank">serving fork</a> and no cross-contamination occurs.</p> <p>6. Cold foods should be kept on ice to ensure they are kept at a temperature of 40 degrees or lower &ndash; you can utilize a <a href="/en/fill-n-chill-party-table-black" target="_blank">Fill n Chill Party Table</a>, a&nbsp;<a href="/en/little-chiller-party-table-black" target="_blank">Fill n Chill Little Chiller</a> or putting items on ice.</p> <p>7. If you&rsquo;re storing cold foods in a cooler, keep separate from beverages as the drinks will be accessed more frequently than the foods &ndash; leading to the food temperature rising.</p> <p>8. All food shouldn&rsquo;t be left out for more than 2 hours if outside temperature is between room temperature and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep a close eye on the temperature because if the temperature rises above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, food can&rsquo;t be left out for more than 1 hour.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping for any of our serving utensils and Fill n Chill Party tables:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>Sources: <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/about-our-products/food-safety/serving-prepared-foods-safely" target="_blank">Whole Foods &ndash; Serving Prepared Foods Safely</a>, <a href="http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm109899.htm" target="_blank">US Food &amp; Drug Administration &ndash; Eating Outdoors, Handling Food Safely</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:505 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/aluminum-chiavari-chairs-vs-wood-chiavari-chairs Aluminum Chiavari Chairs vs Wood Chiavari Chairs <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/05/aluminum-vs-wood-chiavari-chair.jpg" alt="Aluminum vs Wood Chiavari Chair" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>To date we have written a blog post comparing <a href="/en/review-clear-chiavari-chairs-vs-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">clear Chiavari chairs to resin chiavari chairs</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/aluminum-chiavari-chairs-vs-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">aluminum Chiavari chairs to resin Chiavari chairs</a> and <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs-vs-wood-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">wood Chiavari chairs with resin Chiavari chairs</a>. We did this to shed light on the pros and cons of each product so buyer&rsquo;s interested in purchasing Chiavari chairs could have an understanding of what they&rsquo;re purchasing. There are a lot of different options out there &ndash; within the <a href="/en/not-all-resin-chiavari-chairs-are-alike" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chair category there are 4 different kinds of chairs</a>. Having a complete understanding of the product your business will buy helps to ensure you&rsquo;re getting the Chiavari chair that best meets your needs. This next blog post in the series discusses the difference between aluminum Chiavari chairs versus wood Chiavari chairs in an easy to consume list format.</p> <h3>Aluminum Chiavari Chairs:</h3> <ul> <li>Lightweight chairs &ndash; generally less than 10lbs per chair</li> <li>Seams may be spot welded instead of fully welded</li> <li>1.5mm thickness and hollow</li> <li>Because of the softness of the metal, seats tend to feature permanent cushions with fixed plywood base to avoid seat damage</li> <li>Metal material shows scratches with bare metal</li> <li>Water can cause damage to finish</li> <li>Often, only 1 horizontal chair rail instead of the traditional 2 horizontal chair rails</li> <li>1 horizontal chair rail instead of 2 allows aluminum chair to stack easier</li> <li>Aluminum is a softer metal which can subject the chair to more give</li> <li>Aluminum can be (not in all cases) a more expensive metal</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/wood-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Wood Chiavari Chairs</a>:</h3> <ul> <li>The original Chiavari chair was made of wood and for many it is the clear winner</li> <li>Lightweight chair &ndash; around 10lbs</li> <li>Can be bought in a knocked down or assembled format</li> <li>Scratches and chips show the natural wood colour underneath</li> <li>Easily sanded and re-stained or painted</li> <li>A ton of colours available due to the nature of wood &ndash; can be stained a variety of colours that allow the wood grain to show through, or painted solid colours</li> <li>Factory assembled wood Chiavari&rsquo;s will be the strongest most durable &ndash; knocked down chairs often have screws come loose</li> <li>Traditional 2 horizontal chair rails</li> <li>Water can cause damage to the finish</li> <li>Traditional Chiavari chair seat</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in purchasing some of our&nbsp;<a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chairs</a> or wood Chiavari chairs</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:504 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-many-chiavari-chairs-can-you-put-around-a-72-inch-round-table How many chiavari chairs can you put around a 72 inch round table <p>Chiavari chairs are one of the best event chairs you can purchase because they have a relatively small footprint. Because each chiavari chair has a small footprint it allows for more chairs to fit around a table and more tables and chairs to fit in the event room = more revenue for the event venue and/or party rental company.</p> <p>A&nbsp;<a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin chiavari chair</a> measures 16 inches in width by 16 inches in depth while a&nbsp;<a href="/en/wood-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">wood chiavari chair</a> measures 15 &frac12; inches in width by 15 &frac12; inches in depth.</p> <p>To comfortably seat people around a 72 inch round table, 9 chiavari chairs fit around it.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/05/72in-table-with-9-chairs.JPG" alt="71 Inch table with 9 Chairs" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>If you&rsquo;re looking to maximize the space and the venue (and don&rsquo;t care if guests have to straddle table legs &ndash; in the case of a plastic folding table), 10-11 chiavari chairs fit around a 72 inch round table.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/05/72in-table-with-10-chairs.JPG" alt="71 Inch table with 10 Chairs" width="600" height="800"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more tips, new product alerts and other news from the event industry follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:503 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-banquet-chair-dolly-now-in-stock New Banquet Chair Dolly Now in Stock <p>For over a year we&rsquo;ve had a&nbsp;<a href="/en/two-wheel-hand-truck-stack-chair-dolly" target="_blank">two wheel hand truck for stacking chairs</a> and banquet chairs in stock. This was a good solution for many organizations as it allowed them to pick the kind of wheel they bought &ndash; customizing the cart based on whether they were planning to use the cart on grass, on pavement or both.</p> <p>It isn&rsquo;t a traditional&nbsp;<a href="/en/banquet-chair-dolly" target="_blank">banquet chair dolly</a> and there are some that prefer the banquet chair dollies with protective carpet to help protect the banquet chair frames.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we now have banquet chair dollies in our Mississauga warehouse with protective carpeting.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/05/banquet-chair-dolly.JPG" alt="Banquet Chair Dolly" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>The&nbsp;<a href="/en/banquet-chair-dolly" target="_blank">stacking chair cart</a> measures 49.25" H x 28.25" W x 25.5" D and allows for the easy and efficient transport of banquet chairs and other stacking chairs. It features a plush carpeted back and cart bottom to protect the banquet chair frames. It has an assembled weight of 20.2 lbs, allows stacks of up to 8 chairs to go through a standard door and has sturdy wheels for easy maneuvering.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our new&nbsp;<a href="/en/banquet-chair-dolly" target="_blank">banquet chair dolly</a> including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:502 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-copa-stemmed-water-glass-now-in-stock New Copa Stemmed Water Glass Now in Stock <p>We have had&nbsp;<a href="/en/eclisse-11oz-water-glass" target="_blank">stemmed water glasses</a> in our Eclisse glassware line for a while now. We also have two crystal water glasses &ndash; the&nbsp;<a href="/en/serenity-14oz-crystal-water-glass" target="_blank">Serenity 14oz crystal water glass</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="/en/victoria-crystal-10oz-old-fashioned-glass" target="_blank">Victoria 10oz crystal old fashioned glass</a> (which can double as a water glass). There&rsquo;s always a demand for more stemmed water glasses though &ndash; it&rsquo;s one of the most used glasses in an entire restaurant/banquet hall/golf club and one of the most rented glassware items out there.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce our new Copa 10oz Stemmed Water Glass &ndash; now in stock at our Mississauga Warehouse.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/05/copa-stemmed-water-glass-for-blog.jpg" alt="Copa Stemmed Water Glass" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>The Copa Glassware Collection provides classic teardrop wine glasses and a stemmed water glass for events of all sizes. The two stemmed wine glasses give you the option of providing guests with a larger red wine glass and a smaller white wine glass. The stemmed water glass allows a generous serving of water or even soft drinks.</p> <p>Additional Details:</p> <ul> <li>Dishwasher safe</li> <li>Sturdy barrels and stems</li> <li>Machine made for Quality and Consistency</li> <li>Rounded Rim</li> <li>Made in China</li> <li>10 oz volume</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For a quote including shipping to your location of our new stemmed water glass:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:501 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-sizes-of-spun-polyester-tablecloths-in-stock New Sizes of Spun Polyester Tablecloths in Stock <p>Last year we introduced square&nbsp;<a href="/en/spun-polyester-tablecloths" target="_blank">spun polyester tablecloths</a> to our inventory. Spun polyester has a higher thread count then our regular&nbsp;<a href="/en/polyester-linens" target="_blank">polyester tablecloths</a> &ndash; making it thicker and more luxurious. The square spun polyester tablecloths are often used as table overlays so that banquet halls and event venues can use regular (less expensive) polyester linens on the tables with square overlays that are more expensive overtop. We heard from our customer&rsquo;s that there was also a need for spun polyester in rounds and rectangles. I&rsquo;m pleased to announce that we now have the following sizes in stock and available in our Mississauga warehouse:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/05/spun-polyester-tablecloths-600x600.jpg" alt="Spun Polyester Tablecloths" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li><a href="/en/60-x-102-in-rectangle-spun-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">60&rdquo; x 102&rdquo; rectangle spun polyester tablecloth</a>&nbsp;&ndash; in white &ndash; fits a 6ft table with a half drop</li> <li><a href="/en/60-x-126-in-rectangle-spun-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">60&rdquo; x 126&rdquo; rectangle spun polyester tablecloth</a>&nbsp;&ndash; in white &ndash; fits a 8ft table with a half drop</li> <li><a href="/en/90-x-132-in-rectangle-spun-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">90&rdquo; x 132&rdquo; rectangle spun polyester tablecloth</a>&nbsp;&ndash; in white and black &ndash; fits a 6ft table with a full drop</li> <li><a href="/en/90-x-156-in-rectangle-spun-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">90&rdquo; x 156&rdquo; rectangle spun polyester tablecloth</a>&nbsp;&ndash; in white and black &ndash; fits a 8ft table with a full drop</li> <li><a href="/en/90-in-round-spun-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">90&rdquo; round spun polyester tablecloth</a>&nbsp;&ndash; in white &ndash; fits a 30&rdquo; low cruiser table with a full drop</li> <li><a href="/en/108-in-round-spun-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">108&rdquo; round spun polyester tablecloth</a>&nbsp;&ndash; in white and black &ndash; fits a 48&rdquo; round folding table with a full drop</li> <li><a href="/en/120-in-round-spun-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">120&rdquo; round spun polyester tablecloth</a>&nbsp;&ndash; in white and black &ndash; fits a 60&rdquo; round folding table with a full drop</li> <li><a href="/en/132-in-round-spun-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">132&rdquo; round spun polyester tablecloth</a>&nbsp;&ndash; in white &ndash; fits a 72&rdquo; round folding table with a full drop</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our new spun polyester tablecloth sizes including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:500 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-custom-size-wood-folding-table Where to Buy Custom Size Wood Folding Table <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/05/custom-size-wood-folding-table.jpg" alt="Custom Size Wood Folding Table" width="600" height="379"></p> <p>We have been noticing more and more&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">custom size wood folding table</a> requests in the past year. Banquet Halls, Rental companies and hotels are looking for wood folding tables that specifically fit their space or usage requirements.</p> <p>We&rsquo;ve had requests for 5ft square wood folding tables, 10ft wood folding tables, 3ft x 8ft wood folding tables, 8ft round wood folding tables and much more.</p> <p>We&rsquo;ve been able to work with our wood table manufacturer to meet orders for 36&rdquo; x 8ft wood folding tables and 8ft round wood folding tables. We can&rsquo;t guarantee that our wood table manufacturer can make all custom size wood folding tables but we&rsquo;re certainly willing to help you out and see what can realistically be manufactured. If a table gets too big (for example) the manufacturer may need to make it a fold in half table to make it easier to transport and store.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a custom size wood folding table</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:499 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/ruched-spandex-chair-covers-now-in-stock Ruched Spandex Chair Covers Now in Stock <p>Chair covers are a great way for brides to really pull together an event venue or a room at a modest budget. Because of this, banquet halls, party rental, golf courses and other venues should think about investing in chair covers to help sell their event space. A bride who doesn&rsquo;t like your event chairs (but likes your staff and the rest of your space) will be more likely to book their event with you if you can provide chair covers.</p> <p>We&rsquo;ve been slowly adding to our wedding chair cover category &ndash; first starting with polyester banquet chair covers and spandex banquet chair covers. Then, moving on to source spandex folding chair covers.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we now have&nbsp;<a href="/en/ruched-spandex-banquet-chair-cover" target="_blank">Ruched Spandex Chair Covers</a> in stock at our Toronto Warehouse.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/05/Ruched-spandex-chair-covers-white-blog-picture.jpg" alt="Ruched Table Covers" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Machine washable and 100% spandex polyester fabric, our Ruched spandex banquet chair covers are available in black or white. They are wrinkle resistant for ease of use and maintenance and feature a ruched (ruffled) back to give some texture and elegance to a wedding or special event. For more information and pricing <a href="/en/ruched-spandex-banquet-chair-cover" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for&nbsp;<a href="/en/ruched-spandex-banquet-chair-cover" target="_blank">ruched chair covers</a> including shipping to your location (or you can pick up!)</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:498 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/different-types-of-wedding-chair-covers Different Types of Wedding Chair Covers <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/05/wedding-chair-covers-different-types.jpg" alt="Wedding Chair Covers" width="600" height="900"></p> <p><a href="/en/wedding-chair-covers" target="_blank">Wedding chair covers</a>&nbsp;are a great addition to a party rental business or an event venue. Not only does it help increase your average invoice size but also increase your existing event chair investment. There are many different types of wedding chair covers that exist on the market &ndash; so understanding the difference between them is important for best meeting your needs. Check out the differences below:</p> <h3><a href="/en/polyester-chair-covers" target="_blank">Polyester Banquet Chair Covers</a></h3> <p>Generally made of a 180 gsm polyester fabric, polyester banquet chair covers offer a casual look to round or square backed banquet chairs. The most popular polyester banquet chair cover is for the tear drop backed banquet chair. The chair features a round back and looks great with a chair cover on it &ndash; to dress up the event.</p> <h3><a href="/en/spandex-banquet-chair-covers" target="_blank">Spandex Banquet Chair Covers</a></h3> <p>Spandex banquet chair covers are generally made of 190 gsm spandex fabric. They offer a more sleek, contemporary look for event chairs. The most popular spandex banquet chair covers is for the tear drop backed banquet chair. The chair has a round back and can easily be laundered. They&rsquo;re a breeze to put on and need no ironing to attain that picture-perfect look.</p> <h3>Satin Banquet Chair Covers</h3> <p>Satin banquet chair covers are made of satin fabric. They often are available in a number of colours and give a flowing, elegant look to a banquet chair. They tend to have a shine to them and reflect light well.</p> <h3><a href="/en/spandex-folding-chair-covers" target="_blank">Spandex Folding Chair Covers</a></h3> <p>Spandex folding chair covers are similar to the spandex banquet chair covers in that they are also made of 190 gsm spandex fabric. They tend to fit a standard Samsonite style plastic folding chair &ndash; however there are also others that fit the more industrial style metal folding chairs. The spandex folding chair covers are great for dressing up a standard folding chair.</p> <h3>Universal Chair Covers</h3> <p>Universal chair covers work with any chair as they can be tied at the back to make the fit a more slimming line. Because of its universal fit, it is a very easy to use chair cover. Simply place over the chair, tie and go.</p> <h3>Chiavari Chair Covers</h3> <p>Chiavari Chair Covers tend to be sheer in design to allow the elegance and luxury that chiavari chairs are synonymous with shine through. They&rsquo;re often embroidered, ruffled, or feature a sash to add a bit of extra pizazz to the event without allowing the Chiavari Chair to be seen.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our spandex banquet chair covers, spandex folding chair covers or polyester banquet chair covers:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:497 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/top-food-trends-for-2016 Top Food Trends for 2016 <p>In Google we trust rings true in this day and age. Google owns more than 72% global search engine market share (<a href="https://www.netmarketshare.com/search-engine-market-share.aspx?qprid=4&amp;qpcustomd=0" target="_blank">Source</a>) and due to this position, is able to forecast the trends we&rsquo;re on the cusp of, the trends that are sure bets, and the trends that are seasonally strong &ndash; while still forecasted to be seasonally strong the next time that particular season rolls around. Just last week, Google released its annual&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/articles/2016-food-trends-google.html" target="_blank">Food Trends 2016</a> report. This report shares a wealth of data surrounding that gives those in the food industry, or servicing the food industry useful data for planning purposes. Utilizing this report can help restaurants and caterers pinpoint new menu items to introduce, as well as giving party rental companies an insight into what caterers and other customers will be requesting more of in the way of&nbsp;<a href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">dinnerware</a> and&nbsp;<a href="/en/serveware" target="_blank">serveware</a> to accompany events.</p> <p>Google breaks down its findings of top increased search traffic and top decreased search traffic into the six different categories: Sustained Risers, Seasonal Risers, Rising Stars, and Sustained Decliners, Seasonal Decliners, and Falling Stars. Here are the top results for each category.</p> <p>The top Sustained Riser or a trend that has experienced steady growth over the past few years and a safe bet to add to your repertoire is:</p> <h3>Ramen</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/05/ramen-food-trends-2016.jpg" alt="Food Trends-Ramen" width="600" height="398"></p> <p>The top Seasonal Riser or trend that is likely to come back stronger than ever is:</p> <h3>Pho</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/05/Pho-food-trends-2016.jpg" alt="Food Trends-Pho" width="600" height="312"></p> <p>The Top Rising Star that has seen a sudden growth in the past few months (and not necessarily a safe bet) is:</p> <h3>Tumeric</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/05/tumeric-food-trends-2016.jpg" alt="Food Trends-Tumeric" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>The Top Sustained Decliner or trend that has experienced a steady decline over the past few years and is fading is:</p> <h3>Gluten Free Cupcakes</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/05/gluten-free-cupcakes-food-trends-2016.jpg" alt="Food trends- Gluten Free Cupcakes" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>The Top Seasonal Decliner or trend that is likely to decrease in demand year over year is:</p> <h3>Quinoa</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/05/quinoa-food-trends-2016.jpg" alt="Food Trends-Quinoa" width="500" height="332"></p> <p>The Top Falling Star that Google categorizes as a fad that has reached its peak and has already started a rapid decline is:</p> <h3>Rainbow Bagel</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/05/rainbow-bagels-food-trends-2016.jpg" alt="Food Trends- Rainbow Bagels" width="600" height="400"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.thebagelstoreonline.com/" target="_blank">Scot Rossillo &ldquo;World&rsquo;s Premier Bagel Artist&rdquo; for The Bagel Store, Brooklyn, NY</a></p> <p>Each rising and falling trend category details another 4-5 food trends besides the top trends mentioned above. They also do a deep dive into top trending food themes along with an extensive list of the top volume food searches. To view the full and detailed report, head over to <a href="https://think.storage.googleapis.com/docs/FoodTrends-2016.pdf" target="_blank">Google&rsquo;s Food Trends 2016 Report</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Were there any trends that surprised you? Let us know on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:496 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-store-cruiser-tables How to Store Cruiser Tables <p><a href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">Wood cruiser tables</a>&nbsp;also known as high boy tables and wood pedestal tables are a terrific way for banquet halls, golf courses, hotels and rental companies to offer standing table-height bar tables during cocktail receptions and networking events. They can be dressed up with polyester or spandex table covers and enhanced with a fun sash or ribbon to match any event theme. The downfall with these tables is they have a lot of parts: a tabletop, a pole and a base. For any company that deals with event equipment, this can mean disaster &ndash; as it isn&rsquo;t easy to keep track of all the product pieces.</p> <p>Because of this storage issue, I thought I&rsquo;d round up the ways (I know about at least) to store wood cruiser tables to hopefully alleviate misplaced parts. Take a look at your options below:</p> <h3>Rolling Bins:</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/rolling-bin-cruiser-table-storage.jpg" alt="Rolling Bins" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Party Rental Companies occasionally use&nbsp;<a href="http://www.uline.ca/BL_1841/Poly-Box-Trucks?keywords=rolling%20bins" target="_blank">rolling bins</a> made of either plastic or wood to corral the cruiser table parts. Seen here above with folding cocktail tables &ndash; however the same principle applies.</p> <h3>Original Product Boxes:</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/cruiser-table-part-boxes.jpg" alt="Cruiser Table Parts in Boxes" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Some suppliers sell cruiser table parts in boxes such as the above. The tabletops and bases can be boxed back up together and the poles can be boxed back up as well.</p> <h3>Cruiser Table Carts:</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/NES-cruiser-table-cart.jpg" alt="NES Cruiser Table Cart" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>There are a number of suppliers on the market that have&nbsp;<a href="/en/cruiser-table-cart" target="_blank">cruiser table carts</a> that hold 10-12 cruiser table tops, as well as their corresponding poles and bases. They can be rolled from warehouse to truck to event.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Have I missed the way that you store cruiser tables? Let me know on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:495 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-clean-plastic-folding-tables How to Clean Plastic Folding Tables <p>In the rental business or any warehouse in particular, just storing&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a> alone can be a dusty, dirty job. Add to that renting and transporting the folding tables out and you can have yourself a big mess on your hands. Here are the best ways we&rsquo;ve found to clean a plastic folding table:</p> <p>If it is a surface stain you can use:</p> <h3>Household Cleaner: Lysol Disinfecting Wipes</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/lysol-wipes-photo-source-amazon.jpg" alt="Lysol Wipes" width="600" height="607"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Lysol-Disinfecting-Surface-Double-Waterfall/dp/B00SHMDW4E/ref=sr_1_4?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1461688604&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=cleaning+supplies" target="_blank">Amazon / Lysol</a></p> <p>These convenient to use wipes are great for surface dirt or to do a quick stain clean up.</p> <h3>Green Cleaner: Vinegar, Dish Soap and Water</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/Dawn-and-vinegar.jpg" alt="Dawn Dish Soap and Vinegar" width="450" height="343"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.sistersshoppingonashoestring.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Dawn-and-vinegar.jpg" target="_blank">Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring</a></p> <p>For a general surface cleaner, I rely on the diy homemade cleaner recipe from <a href="http://www.sistersshoppingonashoestring.com/cleaning-dream-team-vinegar-and-dawn" target="_blank">Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring&rsquo;s blog</a>. They recommend 1 part dish soap with 2-4 parts white vinegar. If the vinegar smell is too strong for you, you can dilute it with some water as well.</p> <p>Tough &ldquo;in there&rdquo; stains:</p> <h3>Mr Clean Magic Eraser and Water</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/mr-clean-magic-eraser-photo-source-amazon.jpg" alt="Magic Eraser" width="600" height="600"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Clean-Magic-Eraser-Original-Count/dp/B0071SCSO0/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1461689939&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=magic+eraser" target="_blank">Amazon / Mr Clean</a></p> <p>Honestly, Magic Eraser&rsquo;s are the best invention since smart phones! They are a huge help and we recommend keeping them in inventory to <a href="/en/how-to-clean-scuff-marks-off-white-resin-folding-chairs" target="_blank">clean white resin folding chairs</a>, vinyl cushions and so much more.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our plastic folding tables:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:494 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/alternatives-to-table-skirts Alternatives to Table Skirts <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/table-skirt-600x600.jpg" alt="Table Skirting" width="600" height="600"></p> <p><a href="/en/table-skirts" target="_blank">Table Skirts</a>&nbsp;used for events, buffets and registration tables are a great way to provide a clean look while allowing hidden storage for staff members. And while they are often fantastic at ensuring extra dishes and cutlery can be hidden for buffets, their ease of use is not always a walk in the park. Most hotels, banquet halls and golf courses that I know of tend to put their&nbsp;<a href="/en/table-skirts" target="_blank">table skirts</a> on and leave them on for prolonged periods of time. This is because if they&rsquo;re ironing them in-house they are not the easiest linens to iron. They also have to be put on with&nbsp;<a href="/en/skirting-clips-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">table skirting clips</a> which is another added expense &ndash; and not always easy to find. Because of this, I thought it makes sense to point out other options that can be used instead of table skirts. Check them out below:</p> <h3>Fitted Tablecloths</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/8ft-fitted-tablecloth-600x600.jpg" alt="Fitted Tablecloth" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Available in Black or White in both 6ft x 30&rdquo; and 8ft x 30&rdquo;,&nbsp;<a href="/en/8ft-fitted-table-covers" target="_blank">fitted tablecloths</a> are a great alternative to table skirts. Available in 180 gsm polyester, 8ft fitted tablecloths are idea for buffet or display tables and catering companies. They&rsquo;re stain resistant and flame retardant with a hemmed edge and seamed design along the tabletop. They&rsquo;re 100% machine washable and iron-able.</p> <h3>Polyester Tablecloths:</h3> <p>Available in 60&rdquo; x 102&rdquo;, 60&rdquo; x 126&rdquo;, 90&rdquo; x 132&rdquo; and 90&rdquo; x 156&rdquo;, polyester tablecloths can also be used to give storage space while presenting a streamlined tablecover. Available in 180 gsm polyester, they&rsquo;re stain resistant and flame retardant with a hemmed edge. They&rsquo;re 100% machine washable and iron-able.&nbsp;<a href="/en/polyester-linens" target="_blank">Polyester tablecloths</a> can be pinned at the corners or &ldquo;boxed&rdquo; to look similar to a fitted tablecloth. For directions how to box a tablecloth, <a href="http://table-setting.wonderhowto.com/how-to/box-tablecloth-for-catered-events-382303/" target="_blank">check out this post and video</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our table skirts, fitted linens or polyester tablecloths:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:493 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-store-rectangle-folding-tables How to Store Rectangle Folding Tables <p>If you are a party rental company, a banquet hall or a hotel, chances are you have a large number of&nbsp;<a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">rectangle folding tables</a> in your inventory. With the need for ample storage space in order to fit all the folding tables, one of the questions we often get asked is: &ldquo;How to Store Rectangle Folding Tables&rdquo;</p> <p>There are four different ways to store rectangle folding tables, with some dependent on storage space and how the&nbsp;<a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">folding banquet tables</a> will be used. Check them out below:</p> <h3>Stored on Folding Table Racking</h3> <p>This type of rectangle folding table storage is great when you have a warehouse, and want to minimize the amount of space your folding tables take up. Folding table racking can be stacked up to 3 racks high on top of one another, removed via a forklift and then wheeled (via swivel wheels) or transported via forklift onto your delivery truck. They hold 10 &ndash; 22 rectangular folding tables with a weight capacity of 2000lbs.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/table-mega-mover.jpg" alt="Folding Table Racking" width="255" height="245"></p> <h3>Stored on Skids</h3> <p>If folding table racking isn&rsquo;t for you, you can choose to buy skids and stack the rectangle folding tables on top of one another. We do this with our&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">wood folding tables</a> as they are manufactured and shipped to us without boxes. Generally, 4ft x 30&rdquo; wood folding tables we would stack no more than 20 tables high (we don&rsquo;t stack any tables in our warehouse more than 20 tables high to avoid any damage), 6ft x 30&rdquo; rectangle folding tables we would stack 18-20 tables high and 8ft x 30&rdquo; rectangle folding tables we would stack 16 - 20 tables high. We stack them wrapped in twos with tops touching tops and with table rails touching table rails. The tables can then be moved onto a truck (if need be) with a pallet truck or forklift.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/tables-stored-on-skids.JPG" alt="Tables on Skids" width="600" height="800"></p> <h3>Stored on the Folding Table Edge</h3> <p>If you don&rsquo;t plan to transport the tables very often, or don&rsquo;t mind the extra labour involved, you can also store rectangle folding tables on their sides (or edges as they are more often known). This type of storage ensures that the table doesn&rsquo;t have any extra weight on it which prevents damage. It can be a bit more of a hassle as your employees would need to ensure they&rsquo;re properly skidded for transport to events but this option doesn&rsquo;t take up as much square footage as some of the other options.</p> <h3>Stored in a Rectangle Folding Table Cart</h3> <p>A&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-rectangular-table-cart" target="_blank">Rectangle Folding Table Cart</a> also known as a Rectangle Table Dolly holds (you guessed it) rectangle folding tables on a maneuverable wheeled cart. With four locking swivel wheels, these carts generally can hold 6ft and 8ft rectangle folding tables. The capacity of these carts vary in the size of the table but the general rule is 12-18 folding tables per cart.</p> <p>Since each method is a matter of personal preference we don&rsquo;t tend to state whether we feel one option is better than the other. There are party rental companies who swear by folding table racks and those that swear by rectangle table carts. It goes back to the&nbsp;<a href="/en/wood-folding-tables-vs-plastic-folding-tables-proscons" target="_blank">wood vs. plastic folding table</a> debate. We hope this post helped showcase the different options you have available to store your round folding tables so you can preserve your investment for years to come.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Are there any ways to store round folding tables that we&rsquo;ve missed? Let us know on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:492 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/not-all-wood-folding-tables-are-the-same Not All Wood Folding Tables are the Same <p>Just like our past blog post on how <a href="/en/not-all-resin-chiavari-chairs-are-alike" target="_blank">not all resin chiavari chairs are the same</a>, a wood folding table is not a standard product that is exactly the same from each supplier. From our knowledge, we know that there are at least 3 different kinds of wood folding tables on the market: Birch Wood Folding Tables, Luan (Lauan) Wood Folding Tables, Chip Board / Particle Board / MDF Wood Folding Tables. This post will explain the differences amongst the three different types so when you are shopping for wood folding tables, you are able to ask the right questions to supplier&rsquo;s and know exactly what you&rsquo;re purchasing.</p> <h3>Birch wood folding tables:</h3> <p>Birch wood folding tables are generally the most expensive wood folding tables due to the fact the wood is hardwood. Hardwoods grow slower than softwoods and tend to be smaller in size and are therefore take longer to replenish. Birch has a hardness of 4 on a scale of 1 to 5 making them an extremely durable product. They also tend to be a heavier weight as hardwoods have a denser chemical structure. It's a harder wood to stain because it can get blotchy, making it a more labour-intensive finishing process. Generally you can tell a birch wood folding table based on how heavy it is and its cost. If a table is said to be Birch but is on the cheaper end of wood folding tables &ndash; the supplier is either being dishonest or the table&rsquo;s core is a cheaper wood &ndash; with a birch wood veneer on top.</p> <h3>Luan wood folding tables:</h3> <p>Luan (Lauan) Wood folding tables are the second most expensive wood folding tables due to the fact that it is also hardwood and one of the smoothest woods to finish. It is from the South Pacific Rim and tends to be manufactured in &frac14; inch sections and when manufactured into plywood tends to be a durable, long lasting product. They are a lighter weight wood making wood folding tables utilizing lauan (such as NES wood folding tables) an easier product to transport and store. Generally you can tell a lauan wood folding table based on its weight and its cost. To see a cross-section of a luan wood folding table, <a href="https://youtu.be/fKGQQg7qQIE" target="_blank">check out this video</a>.</p> <h3>Chipboard / Particle Board / MDF wood folding tables:</h3> <p>Chipboard / Particle Board wood folding tables will be on the least expensive spectrum of wood folding tables. They are made of wood chips, sawmill shavings and/or sawdust and a binding agent such as resin which are mixed together and then pressed and extruded. The chipboard will be used as the core of the wood folding table with a wood veneer in a more stainable wood as the top, customer friendly layer. It is the lightest and most breakable engineered wood even though it is visually denser. MDF is a medium density engineered wood that is stronger and denser &ndash; making it a stronger product (though not as strong as inherent wood). A con of particleboard is when exposed to moisture it is prone to expansion and discoloration. Should you have wood folding tables that have been left outside you can immediately see that the tables are warping quite dramatically. A chipboard/particle board wood folding table has a cross-section that looks like the below:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/Particleboard-with-veneer.jpg" alt="Particleboard with Veneer" width="600" height="449"></p> <h3>Additional Cost Variances:</h3> <p>Some additional reasons for the ranges of costs between tables also includes the thickness of the table legs, the style of lock for the table legs and the quality of finishing of the wood folding tables including any <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">rigorous product testing</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">wood banquet tables</a> including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:491 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-far-apart-should-round-folding-tables-be-setup How Far Apart Should Round Folding Tables Be Setup <p>Any wedding or event that incorporates a banquet style set up with 60&rdquo;, 66&rdquo; or 72&rdquo; round folding tables knows that you are trying to maximize the amount of people you can fit in a room while still ensuring the guests don&rsquo;t feel uncomfortable. Because we sell <a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">round folding tables</a>, we often get asked questions regarding the setup of an event and thought it was worth answering &ldquo;How Far Apart Should Round Folding Tables Be Set Up&rdquo;.</p> <p>Round tables should be spaced a minimum of 60 inches (152.4 centimetres) from each other. This assumes that each table has a chair with a depths of 18 inches (45.72 centimetres) at it. If the chairs you use are deeper, you need to adjust the space between each table accordingly. The formula used is:</p> <h3>[18 inches (Depth of chair) x 2 (for one chair per table)] + 24 inches (Space between tables) = 60 inches</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/how-far-apart-to-setup-round-tables-for-weddings.jpg" alt="How Far Apart Should Tables Be" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Our chiavari chairs, for example, are 16 inches (40.64 centimetres) deep so banquet halls and party rental companies utilizing our chairs would need a total of 56 inches.</p> <p>The tables should be spaced 48 inches (121.92 centimetres) from the wall &ndash; with a chair of 18 inches (45.72 centimetres) deep being spaced 30 inches (76.2 centimetres) from the wall.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/how-far-round-folding-tables-should-be-spaced-from-wall.jpg" alt="How Far should Round Tables be From Walls" width="600" height="600"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any size of our <a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">round banquet tables</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:490 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-cutlery-wholesale-in-canada Where to Buy Cutlery Wholesale in Canada <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/wholesale_cutlery.jpg" alt="Wholesale Cutlery" width="370" height="370"></p> <p>When buying from a restaurant supply store in Canada, purchases can quickly add up for porcelain dinnerware, glass and crystal stemware and restaurant cutlery. With the&nbsp;<a href="/en/costs-of-running-a-restaurant-infographic" target="_blank">costs of running a restaurant</a> and the slim profit margins, every little bit helps in contributing to the bottom line. While I&rsquo;m sure there are some restaurants who want to buy branded dinnerware, cutlery and glassware &ndash; from big companies such as Steelite, Oneida and Reidel &ndash; restaurants who branch outside the box can often find savings in by buying dishes, glassware and&nbsp;<a href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">cutlery wholesale</a> as well.</p> <p>Here is where to buy cutlery wholesale in Canada:</p> <h3>1. RestaurantDishes.net</h3> <p>Based in Newmarket, ON, Restaurant Dishes.net supplies wholesale flatware, charger plates, wholesale dinnerware and much more to Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. They supply to restaurants, resorts, seniors homes, retirement homes and schools.</p> <h3>2. Caterers Warehouse</h3> <p>Based in Rochdale Massachusetts, Caterer's Warehouse, is one of America's Leading sources for Foodservice, Catering, and hard to find Hospitality and Party Rental Supplies. Established in 1990, in Oxford, Massachusetts, they created a company where one-stop shopping for tabletop supplies would be easy, quick, and cost efficient. They allow shipping to Canada and offer wholesale pricing on cutlery along with over 18000 other items.</p> <h3>3. Special Event Sales</h3> <p>Based in Edmonton, Alberta, the event equipment sales division of Special Event Rentals, Special Event Sales provides customers across Canada with quality event equipment that is both durable and functional. Special Event Sales offers an expansive sale inventory of chairs, tables, dance floors, RaceDeck floors, barbeques, linens, tradeshow equipment, concession equipment, catering equipment, and stanchions and ropes. They offer both new and used sale equipment to help meet all customer needs.</p> <p>With warehouses in Mississauga, Ontario; Brampton, Ontario; and Vancouver, British Columbia, National Event Supply is a wholesale supplier of event equipment and restaurant tabletop supplies to the party rental, event venue, golf course, hotel, catering and restaurant industries. We&rsquo;re on a mission to not only have stock whenever a restaurant needs it, but also have superior commercial grade products for our customers to trust their business reputation on.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for one of our 5&nbsp;<a href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">wholesale cutlery</a> lines:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:489 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-sand-chiavari-chairs How to Sand Chiavari Chairs <p>Chiavari chairs &ndash; in <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin</a>, aluminum, and&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-dark-fruitwood-chiavari-chair" target="_blank">wood</a> &ndash; are huge rental turnover items that party rental companies often can&rsquo;t keep in stock during the busy months. But because of how much Chiavari chairs are rented out, they tend to need more maintenance &ndash; especially around the bottom of the legs. I&rsquo;m going to run through a few scenarios based on how much of the Chiavari chair needs to be sanded.</p> <h3>Scenario #1: You want to change the entire colour or stain of the wood Chiavari chair</h3> <p>The easiest, most expensive way to do this will be to get a sandblasting booth in your warehouse. This will allow you to efficiently strip the Chiavari chair of its stain or colour to repaint or stain in a new colour of your choice. Sandblaster range in price from $450.00 to $2300.00 CDN with the booth itself ranging from $2000 to $6000 CDN depending on the size and ventilation attached.</p> <h3>Scenario #2: You want to touch up the colour or stain on the bottom of the legs of your wood Chiavari chairs</h3> <p>This is a more time consuming but cheaper option that uses either wood stripper or sand paper depending on if your chair has deep scratches or just shallow, surface area scratches. You will need to figure out a stain or paint colour that matches your current chair colour. To do this, I would suggest using the underneath part of the Chiavari seat on one chair. This will allow you to not only get an exact match based on the wood used for the chair, but is also inconspicuous enough that you can use the chair again without guests or clients being the wiser. Once that is figured out, you need to strip the legs in need of maintenance or sand with a coarse sandpaper followed by a fine grit sand paper for a smooth finish. Then apply the stain or colour, wait the allotted drying time and then finish with a high gloss varnish.</p> <h3>Scenario # 3: You want to touch up the colour or stain on the bottom of the legs of your resin chiavari chairs</h3> <p>This is again a more time consuming but cheaper option that uses sand paper to remove the existing colour and scratches. Again, you will need to figure out a colour match using the underneath of a chair. For resin Chiavari chairs, we&rsquo;d recommend using a spraypaint instead of a regular brush on paint. Once that is figured out you need to sand the legs with a coarse grit sand paper followed by a fine grit sand paper. Then spray the legs down with a fine spray until completely covered. Allow to dry for the allotted time and then follow up with a high gloss spray to finish.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>In the market for new chiavari chairs? Request a quote of our&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-dark-fruitwood-chiavari-chair" target="_blank">dark fruitwood Chiavari chairs</a> or <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chairs</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:488 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/costs-of-running-a-restaurant-infographic Costs of Running a Restaurant (Infographic) <p>Perhaps you&rsquo;re a chef that wants to own and manage your own restaurant, or perhaps you&rsquo;ve been managing other restauranteurs restaurants for years and want to take the next step in your career. Whatever the case may be, it can be hard to leap into the unknown &ndash; especially when your hard earned money, and your livelihood is at stake. When examining the costs of running a restaurant, you need to look at a number of categories including construction costs, legal fees, permits and licenses, equipment, labour, insurance and marketing. A tip to keep in mind is to look for existing restaurants that are for sale that employ a similar concept you&rsquo;d like to start up, instead of renovating a blank space into a restaurant. Existing restaurants will already have proper infrastructure in place such as proper ventilation, plumbing, electricity, cooking equipment and&nbsp;<a href="/en/restaurant-tabletop-supplies" target="_blank">restaurant dinnerware</a> (or at least they should in theory). Here&rsquo;s a great infographic from Servy that outlines the initial costs of starting a restaurant, the ongoing operating costs along with an average percentage of categories such as expected profit, labour expenses etc.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/costs-of-running-a-restaurant-infographic-source-servy.jpeg" alt="Costs of Running a Restaurant" width="600" height="6377"></p> <p align="center">Infographic courtesy of <a href="http://blog.servyapp.com/post/140767573023/infographic-running-a-restaurant" target="_blank">Servy App</a></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Agree with these statistics or think they&rsquo;re off? Let us know on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:487 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/plexiglass-bar-furniture-now-available-for-special-order Plexiglass Bar Furniture Now Available for Special Order! <p>Contemporary lounge furniture including modern accent chairs, couches, and sleek chrome tables have been trending in event d&eacute;cor for a couple years now. In fact, they were mentioned as one of the&nbsp;<a href="/en/special-event-trends-from-the-2016-rental-show-floor" target="_blank">event trends we noticed at the Rental Show</a> this year. We started noticing customers asking on social media where they could purchase&nbsp;<a href="/en/6ft-chrome-bar-with-white-plexiglass" target="_blank">plexiglass chrome bars</a> and&nbsp;<a href="/en/bar-lounge-tables" target="_blank">plexiglass bar furniture</a> such as chrome cocktail tables and so we knew we needed to get in on the trend.</p> <h1>Introducing our special order plexiglass bar furniture!</h1> <p>We have the following items available for special order:</p> <h3><a href="/en/6ft-chrome-bar-with-white-plexiglass" target="_blank">6ft Chrome Bar with White Plexiglass</a>&nbsp;(<a href="/en/6-ft-chrome-plexiglass-bar-with-shelf" target="_blank">available with</a> and without a shelf)</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/chrome plexiglass bar pic 1.jpg" alt="Chrome Bar with White Plexiglass" width="551" height="541"></p> <h3><a href="/en/6ft-chrome-plexiglass-coffee-table" target="_blank">6ft Chrome plexiglass coffee table</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/chrome plexiglass bench pic 1.jpg" alt="6ft Chrome with Plexiglass Coffee Table" width="549" height="546"></p> <h3><a href="/en/4ft-chrome-plexiglass-coffee-table" target="_blank">4ft Chrome Plexiglass Coffee Table</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/chrome plexiglass coffee table pic 1.jpg" alt="4ft Chrome with Plexiglass Coffee Table" width="600" height="600"></p> <h3><a href="/en/chrome-plexiglass-end-table" target="_blank">Chrome Plexiglass End Table</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/chrome plexiglass low cocktail table pic 1.jpg" alt="Chrome with Plexiglass End Table" width="600" height="600"></p> <h3><a href="/en/6ft-serpentine-chrome-plexiglass-bar" target="_blank">6ft Serpentine Chrome Plexiglass Bar</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/chrome plexiglass serpentine bar pic 1.jpg" alt="Chrome with Plexiglass Serpentine Bar" width="600" height="600"></p> <h3><a href="/en/6-ft-6-inch-chrome-bar-back-shelving-with-white-plexiglass" target="_blank">6.5ft Chrome Bar Back Shelving with White Plexiglass</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/chrome plexiglass shelving pic 1.jpg" alt="Chrome with Plexiglass Bar Shelving" width="600" height="600"></p> <h4>Additional details about these products:</h4> <ul> <li>Custom-made to order</li> <li>Manufacturing lead time of 8 weeks</li> <li>White acrylic (plexiglass) sides and tops</li> <li>Welded chrome frames</li> <li>Designed for commercial rental use</li> <li>Pricing ranges from $349.50 - $2495.00 CDN</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote or to place an order:</p> <div><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></div> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:486 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-to-use-to-secure-wood-folding-chairs-to-folding-chair-carts What to Use to Secure Wood Folding Chairs to Folding Chair Carts <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/wood-folding-chairs.jpg" alt="Wood Folding Chairs" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>Those familiar with&nbsp;<a href="/en/resin-folding-chairs" target="_blank">resin folding chairs</a> understand that similar to plastic folding chairs, resin folding chairs lock into the chair below them when stacked. This means that the stack of chairs is secure from shifting and falling over onto the ground or even worse on top of an employee or customer. But&nbsp;<a href="/en/wood-folding-chairs" target="_blank">wood folding chairs</a> don&rsquo;t have this locking mechanism because they&rsquo;re not made by resin molds and machines. So, while some rental companies favour their ability to be refinished, they need a way to secure wood folding chairs to folding chair carts when transporting their chairs to the customer.</p> <p>Our&nbsp;<a href="/en/folding-chair-dolly-with-airless-wheels" target="_blank">folding chair cart with airless wheels</a> can fit 29 wood folding chairs stacked on it through a standard height door. Our standard&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-folding-chair-cart" target="_blank">folding chair cart</a> can fit 32 wood folding chairs stacked on it through a standard height door. From our customer intelligence, most party rentals that we&rsquo;ve talked to use ratcheting tie downs or bungee cords.</p> <p>In order to properly secure 29 wood folding chairs on a folding chair cart with airless wheels you will need a tie down of at least 16 3/8ft. In order to properly secure 32 wood folding chairs on a standard folding chair cart, you will need a tie down of at least 16 1/4ft as well.</p> <p>Below is a product that can be purchased to properly secure your wood folding chairs to chair carts. I would recommend purchasing 2 per cart.</p> <h3>Nite Ize Tie Down Strap Camjam 18 Feet</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/Tie-Down-Strap.jpg" alt="Nite Ize Tie Down Strap Camjam" width="216" height="280"></p> <p>Available from <a href="https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.tie-down-strap-camjam-18-feet.1000789237.html" target="_blank">Home Depot here</a>.</p> <p>Available from <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Nite-Ize-CJW6-M1-R8-6-Feet-CamJam/dp/B00FIX11J8/ref=sr_1_10_m?s=hi&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1459886453&amp;sr=1-10&amp;keywords=tie+down+strap" target="_blank">Amazon here</a>.</p> <p>Available from <a href="http://www.cabelas.ca/product/73815/nite-ize-camjam-tie-down-strap" target="_blank">Cabelas here</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Do you secure your chairs differently? Let us know us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:485 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/do-spandex-banquet-chair-covers-fit-bistro-chairs Do Spandex Banquet Chair Covers Fit Bistro Chairs? <p>While I would love to have a spandex chair cover that is a one size fits all solution, the fact of the matter is it isn&rsquo;t a one size fits all solution. Spandex folding chair covers don&rsquo;t fit banquet chairs and spandex banquet chair covers don&rsquo;t fit folding chairs. This is because the chairs themselves don&rsquo;t have a similar shape and the spandex can only stretch so far.</p> <p>But what about <a href="/en/nes-reliable-bistro-chairs" target="_blank">Bistro Chairs</a>? They have a very similar shape to teardrop backed banquet chairs &ndash; so it only makes sense we&rsquo;d be getting questions regarding the <a href="/en/spandex-banquet-chair-covers" target="_blank">spandex banquet chair cover</a>&rsquo;s versatility. I thought I&rsquo;d test it out so not only could blog readers could see, but we&rsquo;d have a reference point to answer potential customers&rsquo; questions.</p> <p>Below is what a spandex banquet chair cover looks like on a banquet chair:</p> <p>&nbsp;<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/Black-spandex-banquet-chair-cover-on-banquet-chair.jpg" alt="Banquet Chair Cover on Banquet Chair" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Here is what a spandex banquet chair cover looks like on a bistro chair:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/04/spandex-banquet-chair-cover-on-bistro-chair.jpg" alt="Banquet Chair Cover on Bistro Chair" width="573" height="333"></p> <p>They definitely do not fit perfectly. The back is where the fit is most apparent. The fabric is too loose and gapes while in the front it fits relatively well but the seat is too large. Most discerning brides wouldn&rsquo;t be happy with this look but if you need to figure out something in a pinch, the chair covers would fit.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our <a href="/en/spandex-banquet-chair-covers" target="_blank">spandex banquet chair covers</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:484 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/upcoming-food-trends-for-2016 Upcoming Food Trends for 2016 <p>The restaurant industry is an ever changing, competitive environment where news and trends are fast and furious. As restauranteurs and chefs, there&rsquo;s a need to stay up to date on the trends to ensure there&rsquo;s no key opportunities that may catch you unaware. The Wall Street Journal released a video with Nutrition Expert Jaclyn London to discuss the upcoming food trends for 2016. Check out the video below to keep up to date.</p> <p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JbvuP6gbGtc" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Get more industry knowledge and tips by following us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:483 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/best-day-of-week-healthy-dining-specials-should-be-offered Best Day of Week Healthy Dining Specials Should be Offered <p>Like the best day to send emails, businesses need to know the best time to showcase offers &ndash; whether that be a sale or a new restaurant dining special. <a href="http://www.trycaviar.com/" target="_blank">Caviar</a>, a food ordering and delivery site that American independent restaurants can partner with to reach more customers, grow their sales and expand their customer base, used their internal data to determine &ldquo;there is a noticeable upward trend in orders of categorically unhealthy items as the week progressed, with unhealthy food deliveries peaking in the middle of the weekend on Saturdays at 59 percent.&rdquo;</p> <p>Same. Caviar. Same.</p> <p>It makes sense even based on my own dining habits &ndash; by Sunday, I&rsquo;m meal planning for the week ahead, purchasing healthy foods to make, and re-confirming my desire to eat healthy. Mondays to Thursdays tend to be wholesome grains, lean proteins and fresh fruits and vegetables. Come Friday though &ndash; let&rsquo;s face it, I&rsquo;m exhausted &ndash; and I would say most of us are after a long work week. So I&rsquo;m not interested in getting remotely close to doing anything other than ordering in a pizza or burrito (don&rsquo;t judge guys), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ye-nxfOPYQ/" target="_blank">sitting on the couch with my cats</a>, and watching Netflix. (I&rsquo;m a catch what can I say?)</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/unhealthy-caviar.gif" alt="Unhealthy Eating Habits" width="645" height="712"></p> <p>Judging by the infographic above, it makes sense for Restaurants and Caterers to offer healthier menus or specials towards the beginning of the week, with dining choices that appeal to our &ldquo;let loose&rdquo; weekend mentalities starting Fridays. Food for thought!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Get more industry knowledge and tips by following us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:482 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-most-mesmerizing-chef-videos-on-instagram-2 The Most Mesmerizing Chef Videos on Instagram <p>For those not on Instagram, it is a fantastic way to reach consumers through visual storytelling. When Instagram updated with the ability to share video, some users were quick to jump on the bandwagon, while others (like myself) have barely scratched the surface. From a restaurant point of view, there are tons of quick videos you can be updating your followers with: front of house setting the tables, writing new specials out on any chalkboards, the kitchen preparations underway, any new specials Chef is preparing or experimenting with &ndash; the sky is the limit.</p> <p>I got into watching weirdly satisfying, hypnotic and mesmerizing videos on Instagram through two users I stumbled upon:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/echinopsisfreak/" target="_blank">echinopsisfreak</a> &ndash; who posts slow motion cactus flowers blooming and;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/seblester/" target="_blank">seblester</a> &ndash; who posts his calligraphy. It is one of my methods of calming my anxieties when I get overwhelmed. I go onto their accounts and concentrate on their videos. They&rsquo;re not only beautiful but captivating and a welcome change of pace. Because of this practice I started with myself, I thought it would be cool to share some of the most mesmerizing Chef videos on Instagram. Not all of these accounts are professional Chefs, though most are. Some are Pastry Chefs, home bakers who have become artists through their craft, and catering companies. But all bring together the love of food, video, repetition and a dash of creativity.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Chef Garry Larduinat</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BBDP-G3hvhl/" target="_blank">Petites tartelettes du jour!! 🤗 Roasted 🍍, vanilla panna cotta, meringue 🌀, coconut mascarpone quenelle! 😋 #garrysclips</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A video posted by Chef Garry (@garrylarduinat) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2016-01-27T17:24:55+00:00">Jan 27, 2016 at 9:24am PST</time></p> </div> </blockquote> <script src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js" async="" defer="defer"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Chef Michael Smith</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BCqoSZKzBOt/" target="_blank">Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder which must be why I find the sight of a gently simmering oxtail parsnip rosemary broth so beautiful!</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A video posted by Chef Michael Smith (@chefmichaelsmith) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2016-03-07T20:59:10+00:00">Mar 7, 2016 at 12:59pm PST</time></p> </div> </blockquote> <script src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js" async="" defer="defer" type="mce-text/javascript"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Wolfgang Puck Catering</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BCWGwkZm_vP/" target="_blank">Our famous #chocolateoscar is getting ready for his big night! #🍴🌟 #WPCatering #Oscars #spraytan #golden</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A video posted by Wolfgang Puck Catering (@wpcatering) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2016-02-28T21:41:23+00:00">Feb 28, 2016 at 1:41pm PST</time></p> </div> </blockquote> <script src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js" async="" defer="defer" type="mce-text/javascript"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Chef Thomas Keller</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 28.125% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BCW4UmMS90L/" target="_blank">Banana Split with two @bouchon_bistro house-made maraschino cherries on top. 🍒 #VFOscarParty #Oscars</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A video posted by Chef Thomas Keller (@chefthomaskeller) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2016-02-29T04:54:28+00:00">Feb 28, 2016 at 8:54pm PST</time></p> </div> </blockquote> <script src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js" async="" defer="defer" type="mce-text/javascript"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Chef Rafa Covarrubias</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.421875% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/-9rDDCoQH2/" target="_blank">This is a sheet of pure vinegar with a bit of agar that we dehydrate then Fry into a salt &amp; vinegar chip. With @seanymacd @alexedmonson @cruuzer @ckeverest @jmtoy @christopher_landry @louiec9 @realone007 @flyindoor</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A video posted by Rafa Covarrubias (@rafacovarrubias) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2015-12-06T20:23:17+00:00">Dec 6, 2015 at 12:23pm PST</time></p> </div> </blockquote> <script src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js" async="" defer="defer" type="mce-text/javascript"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>SweetAmbs</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/_aMN0QH86I/" target="_blank">See the full video on how to decorate snow globe cookies at YouTube.com/SweetAmbsCookies ☃ #sweetambscookies #cookieart Music courtesy of Audio Network</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A video posted by Amber (@sweetambs) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2015-12-17T22:11:51+00:00">Dec 17, 2015 at 2:11pm PST</time></p> </div> </blockquote> <script src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js" async="" defer="defer" type="mce-text/javascript"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Chef Jacques Lamerde</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/6xsbfYm-cR/" target="_blank">BROZ U NEED TO TURN OFF WUTEVER IS COOKIN ON THE PLANCHA AND CHECK MY LATEST COLLABO W/ @EATER!!!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kuqidjKGaoE #tastingmenu #tweezers #styx #redbull #bumblebeetuna #doritos #foam #chirpingchicken #klondikebar #fourmagazine #handtorched #eater #soign&eacute; #cheflife #allofthehashtags</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A video posted by @chefjacqueslamerde on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2015-08-24T18:38:54+00:00">Aug 24, 2015 at 11:38am PDT</time></p> </div> </blockquote> <script src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js" async="" defer="defer" type="mce-text/javascript"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Chef Dominique Ansel aka the Cronut Inventor!!</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="6"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BDCFYLRlOF5/" target="_blank">Hot Chocolate @dabjapan served with our vanilla #marshmallow flower that blooms in front of your eyes and hold a little surprise of a dark chocolate #truffle inside. A perfect celebration for those chilly but sunny #Spring days. (Please note this is only available in our 2/F sit down cafe.) #dabjapan #dabtokyo #hotchocolate</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A video posted by dominiqueansel (@dominiqueansel) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2016-03-16T23:35:54+00:00">Mar 16, 2016 at 4:35pm PDT</time></p> </div> </blockquote> <script src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js" async="" defer="defer" type="mce-text/javascript"></script> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;ve come across other chefs who mesmerize you with video, let us know on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:480 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/now-in-stock-industrial-metal-dining-chairs Now in Stock: Industrial Metal Dining Chairs <p align="center"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/Industrial-Metal-Dining-Chairs-at-Event.jpg" alt="Industrial Metal Dining Chairs at Event" width="600" height="900"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/vault/image/3422577" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a></p> <p>You&rsquo;ve probably seen&nbsp;<a href="/en/industrial-metal-dining-chair" target="_blank">industrial metal dining chairs</a> before &ndash; whether at a restaurant, a caf&eacute; or at a rustic / industrial event. They&rsquo;ve become insanely popular in home d&eacute;cor and wedding trends. What you might not know though, is that they&rsquo;re inspired off of an 80 year old chair from a company called Tolix. The Tolix Marais A Chair was designed by French metalworker Xavier Pauchard in 1934 and since its inception has swept the world in popularity. I&rsquo;m pleased to announce that we now have in stock Industrial Metal Dining Chairs of our own &ndash; to sell to restaurants, banquet halls or party rental companies looking for a classic, simple and hardworking chair that works equally well with rustic, industrial, modern and elegant event themes and restaurant ambiances.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/Industrial-Metal-Dining-Chair.jpg" alt="Industrial Metal Dining Chair" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>This wholesale&nbsp;<a href="/en/industrial-metal-dining-chair" target="_blank">industrial metal chair</a> is stackable with holes in the seat for water drainage and glides to prevent floor marring. It measures 20&rdquo; W x 17&rdquo; D x 33 3/8&rdquo;H with a seat height of 17&rdquo; H and a weight of 10.2 lbs. Pricing starts at $89.95 with volume discounts dropping dramatically after 100 chairs.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our&nbsp;<a href="/en/industrial-metal-dining-chair" target="_blank">industrial metal dining chairs</a> including shipping:</p> </div> <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:479 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/why-should-you-continually-invest-in-newer-event-chair-trends Why Should You Continually Invest in Newer Event Chair Trends <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/event-chair-trends-blog.jpg" alt="Event Chair Trends Blog" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>Last week, I wrote about the different&nbsp;<a href="/en/event-chair-trends-for-2016" target="_blank">event chair trends</a> that have been prevalent through (and what I think will be enduring through) 2016. Trends are important to stay on top of so you can understand what your customers are seeing in bridal magazines, and on the internet. But let&rsquo;s be honest &ndash; just because new trends come into existence, doesn&rsquo;t mean a company should buy in right away. I&rsquo;m not going to argue that you should invest in event chair trends all the time (especially not if it means putting your company into financial trouble), but hear me out on why I think investing in the event chairs you get asked for the most by your customers makes fiscal sense.</p> <p>It&rsquo;s human nature to want to buy more from a vendor that has more of what you need. It means less monetary transactions, less chances of things going wrong, and it tends to be more convenient. What also matters to customers is whether you have the inventory that a customer has his/her heart set on. Investing in new event chairs means you&rsquo;re ensuring you have a refreshed inventory for existing customers &ndash; which leads to an increase in the total rental bill and also increases the likelihood of gaining new customers who are looking for the trends.</p> <p>Customers are also more likely to want to work with companies who have newer more aesthetically pleasing inventory. From a bride&rsquo;s point of view for example, chairs are what pulls the room together and unless the bride is looking for a shabby chic wedding they&rsquo;re not going to be excited with event chairs past their prime. Event chairs that are really showing their wear and tear are less likely to woo new and existing customers into a rental contract.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Get more industry knowledge and tips by following us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:478 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-use-a-chiavari-chair-dolly How to Use a Chiavari Chair Dolly <p>After you&rsquo;ve <a href="/en/how-to-assemble-a-chiavari-chair-dolly" target="_blank">assembled the Chiavari chair dolly</a>, it makes sense to take a look at how to use the product so you avoid damaging the&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-chiavari-chair-cart" target="_blank">Chiavari chair cart</a> in any way or your precious Chiavari chair inventory. We&rsquo;ve been hearing that the axles have been breaking &ndash; which shouldn&rsquo;t be occurring with proper usage so here&rsquo;s how to properly use a chiavari chair dolly:</p> <p>1. Stack the Chiavari chairs up to 7 chairs high</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/stack-of-resin-chiavari-chairs.jpg" alt="Stack of Resin Chiavari Chairs" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>2. Place the Chiavari chair cart&rsquo;s bar underneath the bottom chair&rsquo;s seat and above the first rung</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/chiavari-chair-dolly-in-stack-of-chairs.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dolly in Stack of Chiavari Chairs" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>3. Grab hold of one of the chairs, the Chiavari chair cart handle, place your heel on the ground and your toes on the axle and pull towards you.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/how-to-tip-chiavari-chair-stack-back.jpg" alt="How to Tip Chiavari Chair Stack Back" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Do not stand on the axle like the below picture to use your weight on the axle as what tips the stack of chairs back. This can cause the axle to break with pressure.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/do-not-stand-on-the-axle.jpg" alt="Do not stand on the Axle" width="600" height="450"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for a&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-chiavari-chair-cart" target="_blank">Chiavari chair dolly</a> including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:477 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/shipping-faq-is-my-order-coming-on-a-skid-or-in-individual-loose-boxes Shipping FAQ: Is my order coming on a skid or in individual loose boxes? <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/ltl.jpg" alt="Less than a Truckload" width="500" height="330"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.ettransport.ca/services/less-than-truck-load-ltl-transport/" target="_blank">ET Transport</a></p> <p>Previously I explained the difference between what a customer generally perceives&nbsp;<a href="/en/perception-vs-reality-of-shipping-event-equipment" target="_blank">shipping event equipment</a> to look like versus what the reality tends to look like. It occurred to me when I was writing the post that it isn&rsquo;t necessarily clear whether a shipment will be skidded or package shipped. Taking the time to lay out some of the general shipping rules we use (keeping in mind there are exceptions) could be useful in anticipating how much help you need when accepting shipment.</p> <h3>Shipping Folding Tables:</h3> <p>Generally when we&rsquo;re shipping less than 5 <a href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a>, they&rsquo;re shipped packaged shipping. Any order with more than 5 plastic folding tables tends to be shipped on a skid. Generally it&rsquo;s better to ship a 72&rdquo; round table on a skid. Because of how big these tables are, they ship more safely on skids. That being said, we do occasionally ship them without skids. When we&rsquo;re shipping less than 5 <a href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">wood folding tables</a>, they tend to still be shipped on a skid because they do not come in boxes and are more prone to damage in the shipping process.</p> <h3>Shipping Event Chairs in Boxes:</h3> <p>Plastic folding chairs, blow mold folding chairs, folding bar chairs, resin folding chairs and wood folding chairs are all shipped in boxes. A general rule of thumb for shipping event chairs is anything over 4 boxes is shipped on a skid. Anything under 4 boxes is shipped package.</p> <h3>Shipping Other Event Chairs:</h3> <p>If we ship a sample Chiavari Chair, Cross Back Chair, Bistro Chair, or banquet chair, they will be boxed and shipped package. Any orders over 3 chairs are generally shipped on a skid while under 3 chairs are shipped package.</p> <h3>Shipping Porcelain Dinnerware, Glassware, Cutlery and Table Cloths:</h3> <p>Shipping porcelain dinnerware, glassware, cutlery and table cloths depends on how many boxes your total order is. That is why we include how many inner packs make up a total case in the product description. 1 to 3 boxes are generally shipped package while any more than 3 boxes are shipped skid. Glassware is packaged in larger boxes then their normal packaging to provide extra cushioning.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Find out more tips like this, and industry articles by following us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:476 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/event-chair-trends-for-2016 Event Chair Trends for 2016 <p>We may be already 3 months in from the start of the year, but for party rental companies, banquet halls and golf courses, it&rsquo;s never too early to start looking at how the trends will affect their rental inventory in 2016.</p> <p>We&rsquo;re pinpointing a number of trends that are taking off in a big way this year. 2016 also continues some old trends while bringing in some fresh event chair concepts.</p> <h3>The Phoenix Chair</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/Phoenix-Chair-Event-Chair-Trend.jpg" alt="Phoenix Event Chair" width="430" height="596"></p> <p>With a base like a chiavari chair, and the back similar to a Louis XVI, these chairs have been popping up at more contemporary events, on the rental show floor, and overseas for a while now. With their similarity to a ghost chair and crystal chiavari chair, we predict a big surge for the more fashion forward events wanting something just different enough to set the event apart from the crowd.</p> <h3>The Tolix Chair</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/tolix-chair-at-event.jpg" alt="Tolix Chair at Event" width="600" height="448"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/industrial-garden-inspired-birthday-party/" target="_blank">Green Wedding Shoes</a></p> <p>With the rise in popularity of all things rustic and steampunk, gave way to a new sub-theme of events including rustic industrial and rustic modern. The tolix chair fits right into these themes lending just enough rawness to accent the grittiness of a rustic theme. We have these chairs available via special order.</p> <h3>The <a href="/en/rustic-wood-cross-back-chair" target="_blank">Cross Back Chair</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/cross-back-chair.jpg" alt="Cross Back Chair" width="600" height="816"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/vault/gallery/56791" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a></p> <p>Capitalizing on the rustic trend, cross back chairs made their way into the mainstream for the first time a couple years ago and have been slowly and steadily gaining traction in the rental market. We recently&nbsp;<a href="/en/wood-cross-back-chairs-now-in-stock" target="_blank">added these to our inventory of event chairs</a> in stock and available for sale.</p> <h3>Vintage tufted arm chairs and couches</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/ava-settee-from-marvelle-events.jpg" alt="Ava Settee" width="600" height="902"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.marvelleevents.com/rentals/#jp-carousel-1318" target="_blank">Marvelle Events</a></p> <p>Noticing a trend? Because vintage goes so well with rustic themed events, and also goes with romantic ultra feminine events, vintage tufted settees, couches, love seats, and arm chairs are becoming popular for lounge seating groups at weddings. In fact, full vintage rental shops have been starting up all over North America to address this niche.</p> <h3>The Eames molded plastic chair with dowel legs</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/Eames-molded-plastic-chair.jpg" alt="Eames Molded Plastic Chair" width="300" height="300"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Durable-Plastic-Molded-Chair-Dowel/dp/B005T4O0E4" target="_blank">Amazon</a></p> <p>I&rsquo;ve seen Eames molded plastic chairs with dowel legs as either accent chairs for a sequestered seating group for guests or for reception dining seats. It lends itself particularly well with the rise in geometric modern and contemporary themes.</p> <h3>Chiavari Chairs</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/gold-resin-chiavari-chair.jpg" alt="Gold Resin Chiavari Chairs" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>An oldie, but a classic &ndash; the chiavari chair may never go out of style with the wedding set. This year (as well as last year)&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-gold-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Gold Chiavari Chairs</a> are still a hot commodity and we&rsquo;ve recently seen an uptick in demand for&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Crystal Chiavari Chairs</a> again as well.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Any&nbsp;<a href="/en/chairs" target="_blank">event chair</a> trends we&rsquo;ve missed? Let us know by tweeting us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, write on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, message us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or on <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:475 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/white-plastic-bistro-chairs-back-in-stock White Plastic Bistro Chairs Back in Stock <p>White plastic bistro chairs make a great silhouette for any special events held. For rental companies, banquet halls and even golf courses, they are a convenient and durable event chair as they stack well, are lightweight for easy handling and transporting, are <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B805rzr_NAE" target="_blank">durable</a>, and can hold a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5EGQ7OBYDk" target="_blank">great weight capacity</a>. Because of their material, they make cleaning a breeze and companies don&rsquo;t have to worry about whether they are left outside occasionally.</p> <p>Our white and black bistro chairs have been in high demand over the past year and we sold out of our stock of white plastic bistro chairs early fall of 2015. Because the event season was winding down for the most part, we chose to hold off reordering until the spring and I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we now have both our&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-black-bistro-chair" target="_blank">black plastic bistro chairs</a> and&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-white-bistro-chair" target="_blank">white plastic bistro chairs</a> back in stock in our Mississauga, Ontario warehouse.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/white-plastic-bistro-chair.jpg" alt="White Plastic Bistro Chair" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>For those not familiar with the&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-bistro-chairs" target="_blank">bistro chair</a> specifications:</p> <ul> <li>Constructed of polypropylene resin &ndash; one-piece</li> <li>High, contoured, and flexible back with a shaped seat for extra comfort</li> <li>Resists discolouration due to UV light exposure and resists staining.</li> <li>In our warehouse we stack 22 chairs high. 17 chairs high fits through a standard height door</li> <li>2 year warranty against material or manufacturing defects</li> <li>Measurements: from seat to floor: 17.5&rdquo;, width of chair: 15.5&rdquo;, depth of chair: 15.5&rdquo;, from floor to top of chair back: 35&rdquo;</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping for either black or white plastic bistro chairs:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:474 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/why-adding-event-tables-and-chairs-to-your-rental-inventory-is-good-business Why Adding Event Tables and Chairs to Your Rental Inventory is Good Business <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/event-tables-and-chairs.jpg" alt="Event Tables and Chairs" width="600" height="400">Perhaps you own a party rental company that only deals in dinnerware, flatware, glassware and linens, or you&rsquo;re an inflatable rental company or a tool and small equipment company &ndash; whatever the case may be I&rsquo;m sure you&rsquo;ve thought at one point in time about investing in <a href="/en/" target="_blank">event tables and event chairs</a>.</p> <p>There are a million reasons why to not do something &ndash; initial investment, lack of storage space, lack of staff etc but have you considered the positive reasons?</p> <p>Chances are if you already have recurring customers, you have fans that want to work with you. Not only would adding tables and chairs to your inventory bring you in new customers but your repeat customers who know and like working with you more often than not will order what they&rsquo;ve already been ordering from you PLUS <a href="/en/" target="_blank">event tables and chairs</a>.</p> <p>This means your average order revenue will increase. People are more likely to buy from who they already know and trust. Being able to increase what you can offer your customers will mean more purchases per order.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Get more industry knowledge and tips by following us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:473 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/wood-cross-back-chairs-now-in-stock Wood Cross Back Chairs Now in Stock <p><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/rustic-wood-cross-back-chairs-wedding-setting.jpg" alt="Rustic wood cross back chairs in a wedding setting" width="600" height="600"></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Photo Source:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/vault/gallery/56791" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a></span></p> <p>The rustic wedding theme has been trending for a little over a year now. At the heart of the trend, is barn venues, <a href="/en/nes-8-foot-harvest-table">harvest tables</a> and cross back chairs. During that time, we&rsquo;ve been working hard to find a supplier that we could put our name behind. It took a number of trips overseas, and numerous samples to finally find the right fit for us and our customers. I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we now have Wood Cross Back Chairs in stock in our Mississauga warehouse.</p> <p>It took much research of the cross back colour trends as well as surveying a variety of our trusted rental company advisors to settle on the colours we decided to bring in (to start with at least!). We have in stock a <a href="/en/rustic-wood-cross-back-chair" target="_blank">Rustic wood cross back chair</a>&nbsp;(my personal favourite) as well as a <a href="/en/dark-brown-wood-cross-back-chair" target="_blank">Dark Brown wood cross back chair</a>&nbsp;that looks phenomenal with the natural cushion.</p> <p>Constructed of elm wood, the National Event Supply Wood Cross Back Chairs are a fantastic addition to your rental inventory, banquet hall or restaurant. They are available for purchase with or without a cushion depending on the look you desire, and make the perfect addition to a variety of event themes. Because of their design, they hug the back of a person&rsquo;s body making for a comfortable seating experience.</p> <p>Additional Details:</p> <ul> <li>Constructed of Elm wood</li> <li>Non-marring floor glides</li> <li>Available with or without a natural cushion</li> <li>Available in Rustic (white washed) or Dark Brown Wood</li> <li>Stackable up to 8 chairs high</li> <li>Solid wood seat</li> <li>Curved back that molds to the body</li> <li>Dimensions: chair from bottom of legs to top of chair back: 35.5&rdquo; high, seat is: 16.25&rdquo; deep x 17.5&rdquo;wide</li> </ul> <p>Depending on your location, cross back chairs rent at a price per chair similar or higher than a chiavari chair.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are interested in purchasing a sample or requesting a quote for a larger quantity of our <a href="/en/rustic-wood-cross-back-chair" target="_blank">rustic</a> or <a href="/en/dark-brown-wood-cross-back-chair" target="_blank">dark brown</a> cross back chairs:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:472 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/special-event-trends-from-the-2016-rental-show-floor Special Event Trends from the 2016 Rental Show Floor <p>One of the perks about attending the Rental Show is the ability to see all the trendsetters in one convenient location. I thankfully had a chance to walk the show floor on the last day of the 2016 Rental Show in Atlanta, Georgia and started to see some trends forming as I wandered. Trends in&nbsp;<a href="/en/" target="_blank">special event sales</a> can be useful as they help party rental companies forecast what their clients may want to rent this upcoming season. Without further ado, here&rsquo;s a list of the trends I uncovered on the show floor:</p> <h3>Rose Gold</h3> <p>Playing off of the Rose Quartz Pantone Colour of the Year, Rose Gold cutlery, table linens and other d&eacute;cor items were all over the floor.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/rose-gold-tablecloths.jpg" alt="Rose Gold Tablecloths" width="600" height="396"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.brit.co/rose-gold-wedding-decor/" target="_blank">Brit + Co</a></p> <h3>Hammered Metal Serveware</h3> <p>Lending itself to a more modern and contemporary event, hammered metal serveware in stainless steel and other metals such as copper have gained popularity.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/American-Metalcraft-3-Hammered-Trays.jpg" alt="American Metalcraft Hammered Metal Trays" width="600" height="399"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.amnow.com/Tabletop-and-Buffet/Trays/Hammered-Trays#.VtXkGPkrLIU" target="_blank">American Metalcraft</a></p> <h3>Rustic Event Equipment and Event D&eacute;cor</h3> <p>Economy Tent had a great looking rustic setup in their booth at the rental show featuring burlap tablecloths, and Whiskey Barrels. Palmer Snyder showcased a rustic folding table featuring antique sewing machine legs along with a wood top adjustable stool (regrettably both not on their website). Crossback chairs are still trending as well for upscale events with unlimited budgets.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/Rustic-Event-Equipment.jpg" alt="Rustic Event Equipment" width="600" height="442"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/vault/image/1637272" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a></p> <h3>More Leasing Companies</h3> <p>This Rental Show brought out a lot more rental company focused leasing companies &ndash; who understand how to provide leasing / financing to seasonal businesses. Vendors at the show included:</p> <ul> <li>Allied Financial Solutions</li> <li>ClearView Financial</li> <li>Full Circle Finance</li> <li>GreatAmerica Financial Services</li> <li>Lynnray Financial Corp</li> <li>M2 Lease Funds</li> <li>OFE Business Credit</li> <li>Priority Capital</li> </ul> <h3>Mobile Luxury Washroom Trailers</h3> <p>There&rsquo;s definitely a separate rental industry devoted to the renting of portable toilets. What seems to be stemming from the wants of the consumer market though, are more luxurious toilet facilities when a rental is necessary.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/Comforts-of-Home-Services-luxury-toilet-rental.jpg" alt="Mobile Luxury Washroom Trailers" width="600" height="450"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.cohsi.com/" target="_blank">Comforts of Home Services</a></p> <h3>Modern and Contemporary Lounge Furniture</h3> <p>At the opposite end of rustic, there were definitely more contemporary and modern lounge furniture that were shown on the floor. Home d&eacute;cor aesthetics in the forms of lounge areas with comfortable couch seating and stylish armchairs is becoming a trend in the higher-end special events.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/Contemporary-Lounge-Furniture.jpg" alt="Contemporary Lounge Furniture" width="600" height="900"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/vault/image/3857254" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Did you see any other trends? We&rsquo;d love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, write on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, message us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or on <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:471 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/banquet-chairs-now-in-stock Banquet Chairs Now in Stock <p><a href="/en/teardrop-back-banquet-chair-with-silver-vein-frame">Banquet chairs</a> are one of the most versatile event chairs in the market today. Not only can they be used for weddings but also at just about any community centre, church, convention center, hotel and banquet hall. They&rsquo;re also great commercial chairs for training rooms or other meeting rooms. We&rsquo;re excited to have two of the most popular colours of <a href="/en/teardrop-back-banquet-chair-with-silver-vein-frame">stacking banquet chairs</a> now in stock at our Mississauga warehouse.</p> <p>Teardrop Back Banquet Chair with Black Textured Upholstery and Silver Vein Frame</p> <p><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/banquet-hall-chairs-in-stock.jpg" alt="Banquet Chair with Black Upholstery" width="600" height="631"></p> <p>Teardrop Back Banquet Chair with Navy Blue Pattern Upholstery and Silver Vein Frame</p> <p><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/03/teardrop-back-banquet-chair-with-navy-blue-pattern-and-silver-vein-frame.jpg" alt="Banquet Chair with Navy Blue Upholstery" width="700" height="700"></p> <p>Some additional product details about the banquet hall chairs:</p> <ul> <li>Frame made of 18 gauge steel</li> <li>2.5&rdquo; thick cushion</li> <li>Available in Black textured or Navy Blue Patterned</li> <li>Able to stack 15 chairs high</li> <li>Silver Vein Powder Coated Frame Finish</li> <li>Non-Marring Plastic Floor Glides</li> <li>Designed for Commercial Use</li> <li>Ships Fully Assembled</li> <li>Weight per chair: 10lbs</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our popular <a href="/en/teardrop-back-banquet-chair-with-silver-vein-frame" target="_blank">banquet chairs</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:470 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/party-rental-forecast-2016 Party Rental Forecast 2016 <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/02/party-rental-forecast-2016.jpg" alt="Party Rental Forecast" width="633" height="872"></p> <p>There are a number of sources I tend to turn to when I need information on special events &ndash; <a href="http://www.bizbash.com/" target="_blank">BizBash Magazine</a>, <a href="http://specialevents.com/" target="_blank">Special Events Magazine</a>, <a href="http://intentsmag.com/" target="_blank">InTents Magazine</a>, the <a href="http://ararental.org/" target="_blank">American Rental Association</a>, and the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.crarental.org/" target="_blank">Canadian Rental Association</a> are just a few that are my go-tos. The American Rental Association has a fantastic&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ararental.org/Business-Resources/Business-Measurement-Tools/Rental-Market-Monitor" target="_blank">Rental Market Monitor</a> that includes quarterly forecasts in Construction and Industrial Equipment, General Tool and Party and Event categories. They also provide further analysis into the Canadian versus United States rental markets. This is a helpful tool that we use to identify market trends and forecast when to expand our business. While the rental market monitor relies on a common analytical framework using a combination of expertise, models, data and software, Special Events Magazine and BizBash tends to get market information directly from party rental companies &ndash; who live and breathe the trends on a daily basis.</p> <p>Special Events Magazine recently released an article summarizing their recent survey findings from the special events industry with good news. &ldquo;80% of the respondents surveyed forecast strong business this year &ndash; predicting they will handle more events than they did in 2015&rdquo;. Not only was this forecast stated, but the greatest challenges facing rental operations in 2016 as well as the top strategies rental operators are going to use to adapt to the 2016 rental marketplace were also mentioned. Head over to the&nbsp;<a href="http://specialevents.com/rental/party-rental-forecasting-strong-2016-business-special-events-survey-says" target="_blank">Party Rental Forecast 2016</a> to read more of the fascinating findings.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Find out more tips like this, and industry articles by following us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:469 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/infographic-customer-loyalty-101-how-to-turn-casual-customers-into-raving-fanatics [Infographic] Customer Loyalty 101: How to Turn Casual Customers into Raving Fanatics <p>Restaurant rewards programs are extremely effective and hold importance in the opinion of customer&rsquo;s. Estimates state that an appealing rewards program would increase a consumer&rsquo;s restaurant visit rate by an average of 35% (<a href="http://loyalogy.com/2014/02/loyalogy-2014-consumer-study-restaurant-rewards-programs-boost-visits-35/" target="_blank">Loyalogy</a>) while 73% of consumers would recommend a restaurant with an appealing rewards program over others that do not (<a href="http://loyalogy.com/2014/02/loyalogy-2014-consumer-study-restaurant-rewards-programs-boost-visits-35/" target="_blank">Loyalogy</a>). Customer loyalty is an important metric restaurants need to track. In fact, just a 5% increase in customer loyalty would increase the average profit per customer by 25% &ndash; 100% (<a href="http://citygro.com/mind-blowing-loyalty-and-marketing-stats/" target="_blank">CityGro</a>). That&rsquo;s an astronomical number considering it is a well-known fact it costs way more money to attract new customers instead of retaining existing customers. I found this infographic that has a number of great tips on how to turn casual customers into your raving, fanatical evangelical following. Check it out below:</p> <div class="visually_embed"><img class="visually_embed_infographic" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://visual.ly/node/image/257411?_w=540" alt="You Like Me! You Really, Really Like Me! How to Turn Casual Customers into Raving Fanatics" /> <div class="visually_embed_cycle">&nbsp;</div> <script id="visually_embed_script_257411" class="visually_embed_script" src="http://a.visual.ly/api/embed/257411?width=540"></script> <p style="text-align: center;">From <a href="http://visual.ly?utm_source=content-embed&amp;utm_medium=embed">Visually</a>.</p> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Find out more tips like this, and industry articles by following us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:468 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/visit-us-at-the-2016-restaurants-canada-show Visit us at the 2016 Restaurants Canada Show <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/02/RCShow.jpg" alt="Restaurants Canada Show" width="600" height="220"></p> <p>The 2016 Restaurants Canada show is fast approaching. We're excited to be in booth# 2113 exhibiting our wholesale restaurant tabletop supplies, catering serveware and event furniture.</p> <p>We&rsquo;re breaking the mold on traditional restaurant supply stores by not only selling tabletop items that don&rsquo;t eat into profits (i.e. more money in the bank for you) but also by:</p> <ul> <li>having no minimums</li> <li>all porcelain, flatware, serveware and glassware in stock</li> <li>same/next day shipping to ensure you get the tabletop supplies you need fast</li> <li>We also have all our products and pricing online and available for ordering 24/7/365 so there&rsquo;s no need to leave your restaurant or catering company</li> </ul> <p>New at the show this year, we will be exhibiting:</p> <ul> <li>Rustic and Dark Fruitwood Stacking Crossback Chairs</li> <li>Stemware washing racks</li> <li>Catering Glass Boxes</li> <li>Banquet Chairs</li> <li>Cruiser Table Cart</li> <li>Spun Polyester Table Cloths and Napkins</li> <li>Spandex Folding Chair Covers</li> <li>Melamine Rectangle Serving Bowl</li> </ul> <p>We look forward to seeing you at the Enercare Centre in Toronto on February 28, February 29th and March 1st!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Find out more tips like this, and industry articles by following us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:467 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/stop-by-booth-333-at-the-rental-show-in-atlanta Stop by Booth 333 at The Rental Show in Atlanta! <p><img style="float: left;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/02/TRS-60th-anniversary-logo.jpg" alt="The Rental Show" width="300" height="300">The 2016 Rental Show is fast approaching with less than a week to go! We're excited to be in the Party/Event Rental section in booth 333 &ndash; right next to two major tent players&nbsp;<a href="http://aztectent.com/" target="_blank">Aztec Tents</a> and <a href="http://www.wssl.com/index.html" target="_blank">Warner Shelter Systems</a>.</p> <p><a href="/Images/uploaded/2016/02/Map-to-Natl-Event-Supply-Booth-333.jpg" target="_blank">Click here</a>&nbsp;for an easy to print map of how to find us!</p> <p>We're going to be at the show exhibiting our tabletop items, plastic and wood folding tables, event chairs and polyester / spandex table cloths.</p> <p>NEW this year and featured in the booth are:</p> <ul> <li>Rustic and Dark Fruitwood Stacking Crossback Chairs</li> <li>Stemware washing racks</li> <li>Banquet Chairs</li> <li>Cruiser Table Cart</li> <li>Folding Bar Chair Cart</li> <li>Spun Polyester Table Cloths</li> <li>Spandex Folding Chair Covers</li> <li>Melamine Rectangle Serving Bowl</li> </ul> <p>Make sure you stop by booth 333 to check out our show special pricing on our wood / plastic folding tables and event chairs and pick up a copy of our new catalogue!</p> <p>We are also sponsoring the following events and would love to see you there to chat about the current industry trends:</p> <h3>Canadian Rental Association Hospitality Event at the Rental Show</h3> <p>Date / Time: Sunday, February 21st, 2016 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm<br> Location: Hard Rock Caf&eacute;, 215 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303</p> <h3>Region 10 Reception</h3> <p>Date / Time: Monday February 22, 2016 5:00PM &ndash; 6:30PM<br> Location: TBA &ndash; look for signs at the Rental Show</p> <p>We look forward to seeing you at the show!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Find out more tips like this, and industry articles by following us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:466 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/perception-vs-reality-of-shipping-event-equipment Perception vs Reality of Shipping Event Equipment <p>Many Canadians use online shopping these days to purchase household items or gifts. In fact, according to <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/76-of-canadians-shopped-online-last-year-canada-post-says-1.3070651" target="_blank">Canada Post</a>, 76% of Canadians shopped online in 2014; a number that is sure to have increased in 2015 due to how fast we&rsquo;re seeing the adoption of online shopping. So when a customer orders a product off our website to either pick up at our warehouses or get shipped, it is understandable that the perception is they will receive a shipment like the below:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/02/Umzugskarton.jpg" alt="Shipping Box" width="600" height="601"></p> <p>I&rsquo;m going to show you just how big shipping (or picking up)&nbsp;<a href="/en/" target="_blank">special event equipment</a> can get by using some common orders as an example.</p> <p>Here are 80 white resin folding chairs:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/02/80-white-resin-folding-chairs.jpg" alt="80 White Resin Folding Chairs" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>This skid measures 40&rdquo; L (3ft 4&rdquo;) x 48&rdquo; D (4ft) x 77&rdquo; H (6ft 5&rdquo;) and weighs approximately 900lbs.</p> <p>Here are 72 chiavari chairs &ndash; an average order volume would be 100 chiavari chairs:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/02/36-resin-chiavari-chairs.jpg" alt="Skid Resin Chiavari Chairs" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>100 chiavari chairs would roughly be 3 skids of chairs, with skid dimensions of 52&rdquo; W x 48&rdquo; D x 81&rdquo; H and weighing roughly 1200lbs each skid.</p> <p>Here is 10 &ndash; 20 6ft rectangle plastic folding tables:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/02/10-20-plastic-rectangle-folding-tables.jpg" alt="10 and 20 Tables" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Since we generally average around 10 to 20 6ft rectangle plastic folding tables in one order, I am going to give dimensions for both quantities.</p> <p>10 tables has a skid dimension of 32&rdquo; L x 72&rdquo; D x 25&rdquo; H and an approximate weight of 370lbs. 20 tables has a skid dimension of 32&rdquo; x 72&rdquo; x 45 &frac34;&rdquo; and an approximate weight of 700lbs.</p> <p>The 6ft round folding tables (wood or plastic) tend to surprise customers the most. They have to be skidded on a custom-sized skid of 74&rdquo; (6ft 2&rdquo;) x 74&rdquo; so they take up 148sqft of truck space. The skid itself is 40lbs and each table is also heavy &ndash; with the wood table weighing in at 78lbs and the plastic table weighing in at 73lbs. They&rsquo;re a sight to behold and really the below photo doesn&rsquo;t do it justice.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/02/72in-round-wood-folding-table-on-skid.jpg" alt="72 Inch Round Tables on Skid" width="600" height="761"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Find out more tips like this, and industry articles by following us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:465 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/average-cost-of-harvest-tables-in-canada Average cost of harvest tables in Canada <p>Harvest tables have been gaining steam throughout the past year and into 2016. Weddings are popping up all over the place with industrial rustic, romantic rustic, rustic elegant, rustic vintage, and so on. Basically any wedding theme you can think of went on a date with the rustic theme for the past year&rsquo;s weddings. At the centre of those weddings was almost always the solid wood harvest table.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/02/harvest-tables.jpg" alt="Harvest Tables" width="600" height="807"></p> <p>Let&rsquo;s all take a minute to drool over this table. It is gorgeous in all its solid woody, walnutty goodness. It is a perfect table for serving family-style dinners or having lots of room for centerpiece action. Generally holds 8 people comfortably and doesn&rsquo;t require linens (another bonus). Naturally rental companies and event venues are getting asked a lot whether they have harvest tables in inventory. And then rental companies are wondering what the&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-8-foot-harvest-table" target="_blank">average cost of harvest tables</a> in Canada is.</p> <h3>Here&rsquo;s what you can expect:</h3> <p>The average cost of solid wood harvest tables in Canada ranges from $499 - $1500.00.</p> <h3>Why the huge range?</h3> <p>The range is a combination of things &ndash; we&rsquo;ve heard a lot of rental companies couldn&rsquo;t find harvest tables and built their own &ndash; which actually costed towards the higher end of the range when all was said and done. Another reason for the range is retail vs. wholesale pricing. Pricing of&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-8-foot-harvest-table" target="_blank">wholesale harvest tables</a> will be cheaper than buying in a home d&eacute;cor store. The third reason for the range will be the type of wood used.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our <a href="/en/nes-8-foot-harvest-table" target="_blank">wood harvest tables with removable legs</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:464 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/why-our-plastic-leg-clips-for-folding-tables-may-not-work-for-you Why our plastic leg clips for folding tables may not work for you <p>The ownership of National Event Supply recognized early-on into buying the business that there was a lack of replacement parts that existed in the market for event chairs and folding tables. Many party rental companies would rather replace parts then having to pay for an entirely new table. This definitely makes sense for minimizing the business expenses required &ndash; especially when the folding table or chair is still in good rental condition. So we brought in folding table and event chair accessories like the <a href="/en/nes-plastic-table-leg-clips" target="_blank">plastic leg clips for folding tables</a>.</p> <p>These plastic leg clips for folding tables help ensure the folding table legs are secured to the tabletop when the table is folded. It makes the table way easier to transport &ndash; a huge issue to rental companies as well as church groups, community centres or anywhere else that is consistently setting up and moving folding tables.</p> <p>The problem with the plastic leg clips that we sell is that they are very specifically made for our NES Reliable&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a> &ndash; meaning they may not fit your folding table. Two ways they may not fit: the diameter of your folding table leg may be smaller or bigger in diameter or the underside of the table doesn&rsquo;t have a place to attach the plastic leg clip to.</p> <p>Example of folding table leg clip smaller than the folding table leg:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/02/Leg-clip-too-small-for-leg.jpg" alt="Leg Clip too Small for Leg" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>Example of the specific place the plastic leg clip attaches to:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/02/Plastic-leg-clip-secured.jpg" alt="Plastic Leg Clip Secured to Table" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>These are two perfect examples of why we always say that the plastic table leg clips are only guaranteed to work on our plastic folding tables.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Find out more tips like this, and industry articles by following us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:463 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-pair-wine-and-food-for-your-menu How to Pair Wine and Food for your Menu <p>Upselling is one of the best ways to successfully increase a table&rsquo;s check size to help contribute to the bottom line. While it also makes sense for your wait staff to have proper knowledge of food and wine pairings to increase customer satisfaction, also having food and wine pairings on your menu gives customers their own visual prompts. Check out this infographic on what wines go with what foods to start creating food and wine pairings of your own &ndash; and make sure your front of house gets a chance to see it as well!</p> <div align="center"> <div class="visually_embed"><img class="visually_embed_infographic" src="http://visual.ly/node/image/62435?_w=601" alt="Wine Pairing Chart" /> <div class="visually_embed_cycle">by <a href="http://winefolly.com?utm_source=visually_embed" target="_blank">madelinep</a>. </div> <script id="visually_embed_script_62435" class="visually_embed_script" src="http://a.visual.ly/api/embed/62435?width=601"></script> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Liked the infographic? Make sure to share it with your followers and tag us by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:462 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-wash-spandex-tablecloths How to Wash Spandex Tablecloths <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/02/SpandexLinensCategory-forweb.jpg" alt="Spandex Tablecloths in Use" width="390" height="485"></p> <p><a href="/en/spandex-table-covers" target="_blank">Spandex tablecloths</a> are a dream for event planners, party rental companies and banquet halls looking for a wrinkle-resistant, contemporary sleek silhouette. But with plenty of use comes plenty of spills and companies in the event industry need to keep a clean inventory to impress their potential customers. If some companies are looking to invest in spandex tablecloths, here&rsquo;s what to expect for the washing and maintenance of the material &ndash; so you can keep your investment looking sharp!</p> <p>The good news is &ndash; spandex is machine washable. To wash:</p> <p>1. Examine the spandex for any evidence of visible stains or strong odors.</p> <p>2. If strong odors are present, you can pre-soak in a cold water solution of 1 part white vinegar to 1 part cold water. (For major stink, up the vinegar to 2 parts white vinegar, 1 part water) Un-diluted Vinegar is also a good stain remover for sauces and red wine. For coffee or tea stains, pre-treat with liquid laundry detergent for half an hour.</p> <p>3. Machine wash in lukewarm water</p> <p>To dry:</p> <p>4. Tumble dry on the lowest heat setting to maintain the high level of elasticity.</p> <p>No ironing should be needed &ndash; but if wrinkles do occur, iron on the lowest heat setting.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Interested in a quote for our <a href="/en/spandex-table-covers" target="_blank">spandex tablecovers</a>?</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:461 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-far-apart-rows-of-plastic-folding-chairs How far apart should rows of plastic folding chairs be? <p>We always like questions on how to use our products. They&rsquo;re a great way to find out more about how our products should be used in their intended. Over the past two weeks we have shared the answer to the reader questions &ldquo;<a href="/en/from-our-mailbag-how-far-apart-should-rows-of-chiavari-chairs-be" target="_blank">how far apart should rows of chiavari chairs be?</a>&rdquo; and &ldquo;<a href="/en/how-far-apart-should-rows-of-white-resin-folding-chairs-be" target="_blank">how far apart should rows of white resin folding chairs be?</a>&rdquo; We've also had a reader ask &ldquo;how far apart should rows of plastic folding chairs be?&rdquo; and I thought it worth sharing the answer. From a guest&rsquo;s point of view, having chair rows too close together can be uncomfortable. I know I have attended many hockey and baseball games where the stadiums cram rows of seating in and going to get a drink or to the restroom is an awkward experience to say the least. On the flip side of this, if chairs are spaced too far apart, guests won&rsquo;t be able to adequately interact with one another and the room feels like there is wasted space.</p> <p>The rule of thumb for how far apart rows of <a href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">plastic folding chairs</a>: 33.25 inches from chair back to chair back.</p> <p>Our Plastic Folding Chairs are 15.25 inches deep. We need to leave an additional 18 inches between the back of the chair row in front to the plastic folding chair front of the row behind.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/02/How-far-apart-rows-of-plastic-folding-chairs.jpg" alt="How Far Apart Should Rows of Plastic Folding Chairs Be" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>The rule of thumb for how far apart each&nbsp;<a href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">plastic folding chair</a> should be in a row: each plastic folding chair in a row should be spaced 2 inches apart so guests don&rsquo;t feel crowded or uncomfortable.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Find out more tips like this, and industry articles by following us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:460 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/video-dropping-melamine-platters Video: Dropping Melamine Platters <p>This is our first foray into testing and videotaping our tabletop supplies. Common knowledge is that melamine platters are a stronger, more durable material then porcelain platters but what does that mean in terms of a drop test? We thought we&rsquo;d give it a try so you can see for yourselves. We tested two products: our M1125 2.6&rdquo; <a href="/en/melamine-ramekin" target="_blank">Melamine Ramekin</a> and our M1904 14.5&rdquo; <a href="/en/145-square-melamine-platter" target="_blank">melamine square platter</a> by dropping them on our concrete warehouse floor. Check out the results in the videos below:</p> <h3>14.5" Melamine Square Platter</h3> <p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/45mJ1u69SPE" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>You can see what the product looks like after the drop test in picture form <a class="lbox-squaremelaminedrop" title="Square Melamine Drop" href="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/square-melamine-platter-after-being-dropped.jpg">here</a>.</p> <h3>2.6" Melamine Ramekin</h3> <p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FYq4TrfMXHA" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>You can see what the product looks like after the drop test in picture form <a class="lbox-melamineramekindrop" title="Melamine Ramekin after Drop" href="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/melamine-ramekin-after-dropping-it.jpg">here</a></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our <a href="/en/serveware" target="_blank">melamine serveware</a>:</p> </div> <p><a class="lbox-melamineramekindrop" title="Melamine Ramekin after Drop" href="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/melamine-ramekin-after-dropping-it.jpg"><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></a></p> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <p><a class="lbox-melamineramekindrop" title="Melamine Ramekin after Drop" href="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/melamine-ramekin-after-dropping-it.jpg"><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:459 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-far-apart-should-rows-of-white-resin-folding-chairs-be How far apart should rows of White Resin Folding Chairs Be? <p>We always like questions on how to use our products. They&rsquo;re a great way to find out more about how our products should be used in their intended. Last week we shared the answer to the reader question &ldquo;<a href="/en/from-our-mailbag-how-far-apart-should-rows-of-chiavari-chairs-be" target="_blank">how far apart should rows of chiavari chairs be?</a>&rdquo; We also had a reader ask &ldquo;how far apart should rows of white resin folding chairs be?&rdquo; and I thought it worth writing about to share the answer. From a guest&rsquo;s point of view, having chair rows too close together can be uncomfortable. If chairs are spaced too far apart, guests won&rsquo;t be able to adequately interact with one another and the room feels like there is wasted space.</p> <p>The rule of thumb for rows of <a href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">white resin folding chairs</a>: 36 inches from chair back to chair back.</p> <p>Our White Resin Folding Chairs are 18 inches deep. We need to leave an additional 18 inches between the back of the chair row in front to the white resin folding chair front of the row behind.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/How-far-apart-rows-of-white-resin-folding-chairs.jpg" alt="How Far Apart Should Rows of Chairs Be" width="600" height="417"></p> <p>The rule of thumb for how far apart each&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">white resin folding chair</a> should be in a row: each white resin folding chair in a row should be spaced 2 inches apart so guests don&rsquo;t feel crowded or uncomfortable.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Find out more tips like this, and industry articles by following us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:458 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-size-are-most-banquet-hall-round-tables What Size are Most Banquet Hall Round Tables? <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/round-banquet-tables.JPG" alt="Round Banquet Tables" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Maybe you work at a party rental company or at a banquet hall or maybe you&rsquo;re thinking of starting a new business venture working in this industry. Whatever the case may be, knowing the correct size of most&nbsp;<a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">banquet hall round tables</a> will help you to either stock the right size tables for event venues to rent from you or ensure your event venue can properly utilize your space to get the maximum amount of people in the venue for the maximum amount of revenue.</p> <p>The three common sizes used for most banquet hall round tables include:</p> <ul> <li>60 inch (5ft) round banquet tables</li> <li>66 inch (5.5ft) round banquet tables</li> <li>72 inch (6ft) round banquet tables</li> </ul> <p><a href="/en/60-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">5ft round banquet tables</a>&nbsp;fit between 6 to 8 people.&nbsp;<a href="/en/66-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">5.5ft round banquet tables</a> fit between 6 to 8 people and&nbsp;<a href="/en/72-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">6ft round banquet tables</a> fit between 8 to 10 people.</p> <p>I should note that we&rsquo;re starting to see a lot more inquiries for 7ft round banquet tables and 8ft round banquet tables. While these two sizes aren&rsquo;t sizes we normally stock, we&rsquo;re able to custom order these sizes for you should you require them. 7ft round banquet tables will still be one single tabletop while the 8ft round banquet tables will come in two pieces due to how large this size table is. Production and delivery is approximately 3 months.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our <a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">banquet hall round tables</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:457 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-product-melamine-rectangle-bowl New Product: Melamine Rectangle Bowl <p>Melamine serving bowls are a fantastic way for a banquet hall, or caterer to provide larger volume buffets with&nbsp;<a href="/en/serveware" target="_blank">serveware</a> that looks like porcelain but provides added durability without substantial weight. We&rsquo;ve had great success with our melamine serving pieces throughout the party rental, banquet hall and catering categories &ndash; partially in part of the way our melamine looks. We try our best to choose melamine pieces that look almost identical to porcelain &ndash; so much so that we put our melamine pieces on a prominent front table at our tradeshow booths with a sign &ldquo;touch me&rdquo;. Visitors are often incredulous because they think upon first glance that what they&rsquo;re about to touch is porcelain platters. So naturally we want to continue to expand our melamine serving piece line. We just received a new shipment in to ensure we have enough stock and brought in another new melamine rectangle bowl.</p> <p>Introducing our new <a href="/en/melamine-rectangle-bowl" target="_blank">Melamine Rectangle Bowl</a>!</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/M1350-Melamine-Rectangle-Bowl.jpg" alt="M1350 Melamine Rectangular Bowl" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>This&nbsp;<a href="/en/melamine-rectangle-bowl" target="_blank">9 7/8&rdquo; x 13 &frac34;&rdquo; Rectangle Melamine Bowl</a> is perfect for salads, pasta entrees and so much more. It has a volume of 4.5L / 152oz, can be refrigerated between a range of 2&deg;C &ndash; 93&deg;C (35.6&deg;F - 200&deg;F), and is dishwasher safe.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For a quote on our new&nbsp;<a href="/en/melamine-rectangle-bowl" target="_blank">rectangle melamine bowl</a> including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:456 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/from-our-mailbag-how-far-apart-should-rows-of-chiavari-chairs-be From our Mailbag: How far apart should rows of chiavari chairs be? <p>We always like questions on how to use our products. They&rsquo;re a great way to find out more about how our products are used in their intended environments and provides our readers with answers to common and not so common questions. We had a reader ask &ldquo;how far apart should rows of chiavari chairs be?&rdquo; I thought this was a great question to ask as it can go a long way to contributing to the ambiance of an event. From a guest&rsquo;s point of view, having chair rows too close together can be uncomfortable. While a guest may not consciously realize a row is too close together, it can cause subconscious tension which can contribute to a negative opinion of the event itself. Not only that but if a room is smaller, chair rows set too closely together can make it feel crowded. If chairs are spaced too far apart, guests won&rsquo;t be able to adequately interact with one another and the room feels like there is wasted space.</p> <p>The rule of thumb for rows of chiavari chairs: 34 inches from chair back to chair back.</p> <p>Our Wood Chiavari chairs are 15 &frac34; inches deep while our Resin Chiavari Chairs are 15 7/8 inches deep. For this demonstration we will round up to 16 inches, leaving an additional 18 inches between the back of the chair row in front to the chiavari chair front of the row behind.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/how-far-apart-rows-chiavari-chairs-should-be.jpg" alt="How Far Apart Should Chiavari Chairs Be?" width="464" height="317"></p> <p>The rule of thumb for how far apart each chiavari chair should be in a row: each chiavari chair in a row should be spaced 2 inches apart so guests don&rsquo;t feel crowded or uncomfortable.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Find out more tips like this, and industry articles by following us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:455 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-product-4ft-x-30-plastic-folding-table New Product: 4ft x 30" Plastic Folding Table <p>We&rsquo;ve carried a 4ft x 24&rdquo; plastic folding table for a number of years now. All of our rectangle plastic folding tables with the exception of our 4ft table were 30 inches wide but due to table mold limitations, we weren&rsquo;t able to get manufacturing rights for a 4ft x 30 inch plastic folding table. I&rsquo;m sure some of you have noticed that our 4ft x 24&rdquo; tables have been placed on sale for the past few months &ndash; and that is for a very good reason &ndash; we officially have&nbsp;<a href="/en/4ft-x-30-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">4ft x 30&rdquo; plastic folding tables</a> in stock!</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/4ft-x-30in-plastic-folding-table.jpg" alt="4ft x 30in Plastic Folding Table" width="597" height="512"></p> <p>Available in both our Toronto area warehouses and Vancouver warehouses, our 4ft x 30&rdquo; plastic folding tables have the same commercial grade strength that our other tables have. Durable and strong, the top is made of light-grey high-density resin with the legs powder-coated grey and made of 17 gauge (1.4mm) steel tubing. They can be used indoors or outdoors and you have the peace of mind knowing there is a 2 year warranty against material or manufacturing defects.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping for our <a href="/en/4ft-x-30-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">4ft x 30 inch plastic folding tables</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:454 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/can-you-scotchgard-vinyl-chiavari-chair-cushions Can you ScotchGard Vinyl Chiavari Chair Cushions? <p>Chiavari chairs come with either a fabric cushion, vinyl cushion or vinyl plywood base cushion to make the chair more comfortable for seating. They come in black, white and ivory colours. The vinyl chiavari chair cushions have Velcro tabs to secure the cushion from slipping and a zipper at the back to take the cover off for cleaning.</p> <p>Yesterday I <a href="/en/can-you-scotch-gard-fabric-chiavari-chair-cushions" target="_blank">tested out ScotchGard Fabric and Upholstery Protector on Fabric Chiavari Chair Cushions</a>. Today I&rsquo;m going to test a Rust-Oleum product called Never Wet Outdoor Fabric Protector on our <a href="/en/vinyl-chiavari-chair-cushion" target="_blank">vinyl chiavari chair cushions</a>. I chose this product instead of ScotchGard because ScotchGard&rsquo;s Fabric and Upholstery Protector is specifically not good on plastic, suede, leather and carpet. Never Wet is supposed to work on plastic, suede, leather and carpet. Below are the steps I took to test the product along with my results!</p> <p>For a baseline &ndash; here&rsquo;s what red wine looks like when it is spilt on a vinyl chiavari chair cushion that <strong><em>has not</em></strong> been treated with any protector:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/untreated-vinyl-chiavari-chair-cushion-with-wine-stain.jpg" alt="Untreated Vinyl Chiavari Chair Cushion with Stain" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>1. Purchase Rust-Oleum Never Wet Outdoor Fabric Protector.</p> <p>I went to Home Depot to purchase this but Canadian Tire would also have it.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/rustoleum-never-wet-spray.jpg" alt="Rustoleum Never Wet Spray" width="600" height="510"></p> <p>2. Found a box to protect the area around the cushion.</p> <p>3. Found a new, never been used, clean white vinyl cushion</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/vinyl-chiavair-chair-cushion-white.jpg" alt="Vinyl Chiavari Chair Cushion White" width="600" height="594"></p> <p>4. Tested the spray to get a feel for the pattern</p> <p>5. Sprayed the cushion with Never Wet 12&rdquo; &ndash; 16&rdquo; away, making sure no pooling occurs</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/spraying-white-vinyl-cushion-with-neverwet.jpg" alt="Spraying Vinyl Cushion with Never Wet" width="600" height="624"></p> <p>6. Allowed to dry for 24hrs.</p> <p>7. Spilt red wine on the cushion</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/treated-vinyl-chiavari-chair-cushion-with-spilt-wine.jpg" alt="Treated Viinyl Chiavari Chair Cushion with Spilt Wine" width="600" height="569"></p> <p>8. Left a very faint stain</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/faint-stain-on-treated-vinyl-chiavari-chair-cushion.jpg" alt="Faint Stain on Treated Vinyl Chiavari Chair Cushions" width="600" height="703"></p> <p>9. Took a small bit of goo gone to the stain &ndash; and it&rsquo;s all gone.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/no-stain-on-treated-vinyl-chiavari-chair-cushion-with-some-goo-gone.jpg" alt="No Stain on treated Vinyl Chiavari Chair Cushion" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>At this point I think I would leave it up to a party rental company whether they choose to treat their vinyl cushions or not. The pros of this method include the stain can successfully be removed. The cons of this method include the cost for labour and the Never Wet, and the wait time associated with drying.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our vinyl chiavari chair cushions:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:453 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/can-you-scotch-gard-fabric-chiavari-chair-cushions Can you Scotch Gard Fabric Chiavari Chair Cushions? <p>Chiavari chairs come with either a fabric cushion, vinyl cushion or vinyl plywood base cushion to make the chair more comfortable for seating. They come in black, white and ivory colours. The fabric chiavari chair cushions have Velcro tabs to secure the cushion from slipping and a zipper at the back to take the cover off for cleaning.</p> <p>One issue that party rental companies (and any other company that owns chiavari chairs for that matter) face with&nbsp;<a href="/en/fabric-chiavari-chair-cushion" target="_blank">fabric chiavari chair cushions</a> is staining. While fabric cushions can be taken off and washed, there always comes a time when a party rental will encounter a set in stain that just won&rsquo;t budge. And, there&rsquo;s also the pain of putting the fabric cover back on the cushion &ndash; not as easy as it sounds. Because this is an issue faced, I brainstormed how to prevent stains from occurring in the first place and thought I would test out ScotchGard Fabric and Upholstery Protector on the cushions. Below are the steps I took to test the product along with my results!</p> <p>For a baseline &ndash; here&rsquo;s what coffee looks like when it is spilt on a fabric chiavari chair cushion that has not been treated with any protector:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/coffee-soaked-in-fabric-cushion.jpg" alt="Coffee Soaked in Fabric Cushion" width="600" height="565"></p> <p>1. Purchase ScotchGard Fabric &amp; Upholstery Protector.</p> <p>I went to Home Depot to purchase this but Canadian Tire would also have it.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/scotchgard-fabric-and-upholstery-protector-spray.jpg" alt="Scotchguard Fabric and Upholstery Protector" width="600" height="671"></p> <p>2. Found a box to protect the area around the cushion.</p> <p>3. Found a new, never been used, clean white fabric cushion.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/white-fabric-chiavari-chair-cushion.jpg" alt="White Fabric Chiavari Chair Cushion" width="600" height="606"></p> <p>4. Shake the spray can</p> <p>5. Spray the cushion with Scotchgard 6&rdquo; away, overlapping the spray in a slow sweeping motion</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/spraying-white-fabric-cushion-with-scotchgard.jpg" alt="Spraying White Fabric Cushion with Scotchguard" width="600" height="718"></p> <p>6. Allowed to dry for 6hrs.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/fabric-chiavari-chair-cushion-treated-with-scotchgard.jpg" alt="Fabric Cushion Treated with Scotchguard" width="600" height="555"></p> <p>7. Spill coffee on the cushion</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/fabric-chiavari-chair-cushion-with-spilt-coffee.jpg" alt="Fabric Chiavari Chair Cushion with Spilled Coffee" width="600" height="590"></p> <p>8. Left a Small Stain &ndash; but repelled almost all of the coffee</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/leftover-coffee-stain-from-fabric-chiavari-cushion.jpg" alt="Leftover Coffee Stain from Fabric Chiavari Cushion" width="600" height="599"></p> <p>9. Sprayed remaining (unstained area) with another coat of scotchgard and let sit overnight</p> <p>10. Spilt coffee on the area coated with 2 coats of Scotchgard</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/coffee-spilt-on-fabric-cushion-with-2-coats-scotchgard.jpg" alt="Coffee Spilt on Cushion with 2 Coats of Scotchguard" width="600" height="607"></p> <p>11. Here&rsquo;s what the cushion looks like after the coffee is mopped up off the area with 2 coats of Scotchgard</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/stain-on-fabric-cushion-with-2-coats-scotchgard.jpg" alt="Stain on Fabric Cushion with 2 coats of Scotchguard" width="600" height="537"></p> <p>There is a very faint stain on the area covered with 2 coats of ScotchGard but it is much less invasive then the untreated fabric or fabric treated with 1 coat of ScotchGard.</p> <p>At this point I think I would leave it up to a party rental company whether they choose to ScotchGard their fabric cushions or not. The pros of this method include the stain is way less noticeable and doesn&rsquo;t seep into the cushion insert. The cons of this method include the cost for labour and the ScotchGard, the wait time associated with drying and it doesn&rsquo;t protect the fabric enough to prevent washing.</p> <p>I plan on doing a subsequent test next week by washing this cover to see whether Scotchgarding the stain means it is easier to wash out then the untreated fabric. Check back for the update!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For some of our other tests, news regarding the industry and more, make sure to follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:452 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/can-melamine-platters-and-bowls-be-refrigerated Can Melamine Platters and Bowls Be Refrigerated? <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/melamine-platters-refrigerated.jpg" alt="Can Melamin Platters be Refrigerated" width="568" height="600"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Caterers, banquet halls and restaurants are notorious for prepping food ahead of time &ndash; for a large scale event that requires a lot of preparation a couple days ahead of time or preparation for a lunch or dinner rush. Regardless of the event size,&nbsp;<a href="/en/serveware" target="_blank">melamine bowls and platters</a> are often used to aid in preparation for prepping buffets, hors d&rsquo;oeuvres and salads and understanding their temperature ranges helps ensure the material lasts as long as possible.</p> <p>Melamine is a synthetic resin that is used to form durable, break-resistant dinnerware, serving platters, and serving bowls.&nbsp;<a href="/en/serveware" target="_blank">Melamine serveware</a> can look almost identical to porcelain or be dyed to look like wood, marble, slate or stone.</p> <p>Melamine platters or bowls would work equally well as melamine works well in a temperature range of 2&deg;C &ndash; 93&deg;C (35.6&deg;F - 200&deg;F). Anywhere below zero degrees melamine platters and bowls will get quite brittle and breakage will more easily occur. If your commercial refrigerator operates within that temperature range, you&rsquo;re completely safe to use melamine platters and bowls in your prep work.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Interested in a quote including shipping for any of our&nbsp;<a href="/en/melamine-platters-and-bowls" target="_blank">melamine platters</a> or <a href="/en/melamine-bowls" target="_blank">melamine bowls</a>?</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:451 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/top-5-most-popular-blog-posts-of-2015 Top 5 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015 <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/Most-Popular-Blogs.jpg" alt="Most Popular Blogs" width="560" height="315"></p> <p>As 2015 recently came to a close, I decided to pause and reflect on this year&rsquo;s blog content. Too often we focus solely on the future and don&rsquo;t take stock in the past. Understanding what was most popular, helps us to strategize new kinds of content that might strike a chord with readers.</p> <p>To wrap it up, here are the most popular posts of National Event Supply&rsquo;s Blog from 2015 based on unique views.</p> <ol> <li><a href="/en/the-best-tent-manufacturers-in-canada" target="_blank">The Best Tent Manufacturers in Canada</a></li> <li><a href="/en/where-to-buy-wedding-linens-direct-in-canada" target="_blank">Where to Buy Wedding Linens Direct in Canada</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-much-do-chiavari-chairs-cost-to-buy-in-canada" target="_blank">How much do Chiavari Chairs Cost to Buy in Canada?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-much-weight-can-plastic-folding-tables-hold" target="_blank">How much weight can plastic folding tables hold?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/who-are-the-best-restaurant-equipment-supplies-stores-in-toronto-ontario" target="_blank">Who are the Best Restaurant Equipment &amp; Supplies Stores in Toronto, Ontario</a></li> </ol> <p>In case you didn&rsquo;t see it, I&rsquo;ve put together&nbsp;<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PE4zO-C_LOE5-BphwJBEXfooQgd3npwioIT8etZMm4Y/viewform?usp=send_form" target="_blank">a blog feedback request</a> from you guys on what you would like to see on National Event Supply&rsquo;s blog. Your greatly appreciated feedback has the chance of winning one in 5 $10 Starbucks gift cards.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m also open to any requests you may have so don&rsquo;t be shy. If you have any specific requests or questions, <a href="/en/contactus" target="_blank">just let me know</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Do you have a favourite post of ours? Let us know on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:450 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-stimulate-creativity How to Stimulate Creativity <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2016/01/creativity-boost.jpg" alt="Creativity Boost" width="600" height="599"></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.freepik.com/free-vector/creative-brain_765406.htm">Designed by Freepik</a></p> <p>Creativity is a fleeting thing &ndash; and sometimes when all you&rsquo;re doing is making decisions, it can be hard to have enough brain power to come up with creative ideas. Working in an industry filled with creative professionals &ndash; in the form of chefs and event planners as an example &ndash; having simple tips to spark your creative juices helps to keep yourself challenged. Here&rsquo;s an infographic from Shout Advertising on simple ideas and tips to use to stimulate your creative process and break yourself of a rut.</p> <div class="visually_embed"><img class="visually_embed_infographic" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://visual.ly/node/image/109054?_w=540" alt="Simple Ideas to Stimulate Creativity"> <div class="visually_embed_cycle" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <script id="visually_embed_script_109054" class="visually_embed_script" src="http://a.visual.ly/api/embed/109054?width=540"></script> <p style="text-align: center;">From <a href="http://visual.ly?utm_source=content-embed&amp;utm_medium=embed">Visually</a>.</p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>What do you do to spark your creativity? Let us know on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:449 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-would-you-like-to-see-on-national-event-supply What Would You Like to See on National Event Supply <p>I&rsquo;ve always been a talker &ndash; I used to talk for my younger brother all the time and it&rsquo;s a family joke that they didn&rsquo;t hear him speak until high school because of me. What I am guilty of not doing is listening more. I&rsquo;ve been pumping out articles here on our blog without asking for feedback from you, so now&rsquo;s your chance to speak up!</p> <p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PE4zO-C_LOE5-BphwJBEXfooQgd3npwioIT8etZMm4Y/viewform?usp=send_form" target="_blank">Give your feedback on National Event Supply&rsquo;s Blog!</a></p> <p>The link above is a 30 second survey and as a thank you for participating, a random 5 winners will receive a free $10 gift card from Starbucks.</p> <p>Our aim is to post more of what you guys would like to see, and less of what you don&rsquo;t. Plus improve the blog with any other feedback you guys might have.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:448 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/happy-holidays-from-national-event-supply Happy Holidays from National Event Supply <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/12/Rudolphv2.jpg" alt="Rudolph Happy Holidays" width="559" height="396"></p> <p>We wanted to stop and say we&rsquo;re thankful for you. So often the holidays are a rush of parties, shopping, and craziness. Today we pause from all of that to say &ldquo;THANK YOU&rdquo;. Thank you for coming to visit us and taking time out of your day to either read our blog, frequent our website, or purchase products from us. All of us at National Event Supply wish you a happy holiday season and a prosperous 2016!</p> <p>We will be open from 9AM &ndash; 1PM December 24th and closed December 25th, 28th and January 1st. Regular business hours apply on any days in between.</p> <p>Sincerely,<br> The National Event Supply Team</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:447 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/spun-polyester-tablecloths-vs-polyester-tablecloths Spun Polyester Tablecloths vs Polyester Tablecloths <p>When you need tablecloths for banquet weddings or in upscale dining establishments, there’s generally two different options that venues consider: polyester tablecloths or spun polyester tablecloths. They sound so similar yet are quite different in their weight and feel as well as how they’re often used. <a href="/en/spun-polyester-tablecloths" target="_blank">Spun polyester tablecloths</a> are often used as an overlay while <a href="/en/polyester-linens" target="_blank">polyester tablecloths</a> are often used as a base layer tablecloth – though they can also be used as a stand-alone tablecloth. Here is the difference between the two kinds of tablecloths:</p> <h3>Spun Polyester Tablecloths:</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/12/45-inch-square-spun-polyester-tablecloth.jpg" alt="Spun Polyester Table Cloth" width="600" height="600" /></p> <ul> <li>Soft feeling like cotton</li> <li>Thicker fabric</li> <li>Machine washable</li> <li>Fold over hem</li> <li>Stain resistant</li> <li>220 GSM fabric</li> <li>Available in white</li> <li>More expensive then 100% polyester tablecloths</li> </ul> <h3>Polyester Tablecloths</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/12/polyester-table-cloth.jpg" alt="Polyester Table Cloth" width="600" height="420" /></p> <ul> <li>Rougher texture</li> <li>Thinner fabric</li> <li>Surged hem</li> <li>Stain resistant</li> <li>180 GSM fabric</li> <li>Available in white, ivory, black and in some sizes navy blue</li> <li>Less expensive than 100% spun polyester tablecloths</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Any other pros / cons you can think of? Let us know on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:446 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/introducing-100-spun-polyester-tablecloths-and-napkins Introducing 100% Spun Polyester Tablecloths and Napkins <p>We&rsquo;ve been adding to our event and restaurant tablecloths over the past year and a half to increase our wholesale tablecloth inventory. We started off with spandex and polyester tablecloths, table skirts, added polyester fitted tablecloths and expanded our spandex cocktail tablecloth colours and recently added wedding chair covers in the form of polyester banquet chair covers and spandex folding chair covers. I&rsquo;m pleased to announce that we&rsquo;ve now added&nbsp;<a href="/en/spun-polyester-tablecloths" target="_blank">100% spun polyester tablecloths</a> and napkins to our inventory.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/12/45-inch-square-spun-polyester-tablecloth.jpg" alt="Spun Polyester Tablecloths" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>These new event and restaurant tablecloths are soft cotton-like tablecloths with the durability of polyester. These&nbsp;<a href="/en/spun-polyester-tablecloths" target="_blank">cotton-feel tablecloths</a> feature a fold over hem and are wrinkle resistant and stain resistant 220 GSM spun polyester.</p> <p>They are available in the following sizes and colours:</p> <ul> <li>45&rdquo; x 45&rdquo; square spun polyester tablecloths &ndash; white - $13.15 CDN each</li> <li>54&rdquo; x 54&rdquo; square spun polyester tablecloths &ndash; white - $14.25 CDN each</li> <li>70&rdquo; x 70&rdquo; square spun polyester tablecloths &ndash; white - $20.85 CDN each</li> <li>90&rdquo; x 90&rdquo; square spun polyester tablecloths &ndash; white - $36.25 CDN each</li> </ul> <p>We also brought in&nbsp;<a href="/en/20x20-inch-square-spun-polyester-napkin" target="_blank">spun polyester napkins</a> as some party rental companies prefer the feel of a spun polyester napkin instead of a polyester napkin. These napkins feature a fold over hem and are wrinkle resistant and stain resistant 220 GSM spun polyester.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/12/spun-polyester-napkin-black.jpg" alt="Spun Polyester Napkins" width="600" height="600"></p> <ul> <li>20&rdquo; x 20&rdquo; spun polyester napkin &ndash; black - $1.82 each</li> <li>20&rdquo; x 20&rdquo; spun polyester napkin &ndash; white - $1.82 each</li> </ul> <p>All of these&nbsp;<a href="/en/spun-polyester-tablecloths" target="_blank">spun polyester linens</a> are machine washable.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for spun polyester tablecloths or spun polyester napkins:</p> </div> <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:444 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-many-cruiser-tables-fit-in-a-cruiser-table-cart How many cruiser tables fit in a cruiser table cart? <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/12/cruiser-table-cart-full.jpg" alt="Cruiser Table Cart Full" width="600" height="600"></p> <p><a href="/en/cruiser-table-cart" target="_blank">Cruiser table carts</a>&nbsp;are great for transporting a number of <a href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">wood cruiser tables</a>. Party Rental Companies, Trade Show Decorators and other companies who routinely use cruiser tables need a cart that can store and transport the wood cruiser tables and all their parts securely and safely without a huge hassle. We recently added&nbsp;<a href="/en/new-cruiser-table-cart-now-in-stock" target="_blank">cruiser table dollies to our inventory in Mississauga</a> and wanted to ensure we answered the question &ndash; how many cruiser tables fit in a cruiser table cart? Check out the different configurations.</p> <p>If you have wood cruiser tables with 24 inch tabletops you can fit up to 11 tabletops with connectors attached and their corresponding poles.</p> <p>If you have wood cruiser tables with 30 inch tabletops you can fit up to 11 tabletops with connectors attached and their corresponding poles.</p> <p>If you have wood cruiser tables with 36 inch tabletops you can fit up to 6 tabletops perfectly with connectors and their poles &ndash; 11 tabletops do fit in the cart but the back 5 tabletops don&rsquo;t fit perfectly. We will be improving this cart for a second iteration to be able to support all tabletop sizes in the same quantities.</p> <p>Alternatively you can also mix and match tabletop sizes up to 11 tabletops.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our&nbsp;<a href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">wood cruiser tables</a> or <a href="/en/cruiser-table-cart" target="_blank">cruiser table carts</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:445 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/canadian-rental-association-benefits-rental-companies-may-not-know-about Canadian Rental Association Benefits Rental Companies May Not Know About <p>The Canadian Rental Association is a fantastic resource for Party Rental Companies, Small Tool Rental Companies and Equipment Rental Companies. The association helps improve personal and business development through information, resources, tools and benefits for member organizations. As an associate member company, we can see the benefit of the networking events along with the additional benefits that come with the membership.</p> <p>On November 18, 2015 we attended a CRA Ontario Local Chapter meeting at McLean Sherwood Party Rental and the Managing Director of the CRA led the group through the benefits associated with membership. Here are some of the lesser known benefits of being a Canadian Rental Association Member.</p> <h3>1. 10% off Mark&rsquo;s (Formerly Mark&rsquo;s Work Warehouse)</h3> <p>This is a great benefit to take advantage of for all your staffing safety needs. Mark&rsquo;s sells hi-visibility vests and shirts, flame resistant materials, different work gloves, hearing protection, metal toed boots and much more. Contact Jenna Lansky at 1-844-643-2333 or jenna@crarental.org to request discount cards for your staff.</p> <h3>2. The ability to register your equipment with the National Equipment Registry (NER)</h3> <p>This program allows CRA Members (Through the American Rental Association) to register their equipment with the registry and allow local law enforcement the opportunity to easily find the owner of stolen equipment. Members can register their equipment with the NER's HELPTech database free of charge. For more information, <a href="http://www.ararental.org/Risk-Management/Managing-Risk/National-Equipment-Register-NER" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <h3>3. A Print Incentive Program</h3> <p>There is a program in place that allows CRA members te ability to have a wide variety of custom printed products at discounted rates. This includes items such as envelopes, letterhead, purchase orders, order forms, rental agreements / contracts and return agreements and much more. To learn what else can be printed and learn more <a href="http://crarental.org/page.php?id=59" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <h3>4. The CRA Scholarship Program</h3> <p>The American Rental Association administers scholarships so that rental-related education is promoted and excellence in business achieved.</p> <p>There are two scholarships exclusive to CRA members:</p> <p>The ARA Region 10/Dorothy Wellnitz Scholarship &ndash; Canada - The US$1,500 scholarship is named for Dorothy Wellnitz, former executive director of the Canadian Rental Association.</p> <p>ARA Region 10/Doug Mitchell Scholarship &ndash; Canada - This CRA scholarship is in memory of Doug Mitchell, past president of the Canadian Rental Association (CRA) and active volunteer in CRA, CRA Saskatchewan and ARA. He was an owner of The Rent-It Store in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, until his death in July 2010. This US$1,500 scholarship is preferred for a student affiliated with a Canadian associate member business due to Mitchell's instrumental role in organizing the yearly CRA Prairie Trade Show.</p> <p>The American Rental Association is always looking for Canadian scholarship applicants so please find more information regarding how to apply and scholarship eligibility requirements <a href="http://www.arafoundation.com/Scholarship-Program" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <h3>5. CPM Employee Manuals</h3> <p>Did you know you can buy an Employee Policy Manual template which contains all the items that would be important to a rental business in Canada today? This template, being offered in conjunction with CPM Manuals, can be tailored more specifically to your business or location and any sections that don&rsquo;t apply to your existing business can be deleted. CRA members qualify for the exclusive price of price is $749.00 +tax. For more information contact the CRA Head Office at 1-844-643-2333.</p> <h3>6. Ready2GO Rental Tags</h3> <p>Need to keep better track of your inventory and service records? CRA offers Ready2GO Rental tags. They&rsquo;re sold in 1,000s and come with plastic ties. There are two tags available: three and four part tags that allow you to track the condition of equipment from the return, through service, to being ready to rent. To download the order form <a href="http://www.crarental.org/page.php?id=58" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Any other member benefits you think worth sharing? Let us know on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:443 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-many-chairs-fit-in-a-folding-bar-stool-cart How many chairs fit in a folding bar stool cart? <p><a href="/en/folding-bar-chair-cart" target="_blank">Folding bar stool carts</a>&nbsp;are great for transporting a number of <a href="/en/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair" target="_blank">folding bar chairs</a>. Party Rental Companies, Trade Show Decorators and other companies who routinely use folding bar chairs need a cart that can store and transport chairs securely and safely without a huge hassle. We recently added&nbsp;<a href="/en/new-folding-bar-chair-cart-now-in-stock" target="_blank">folding bar chair carts to our inventory</a> in both Vancouver and Mississauga and wanted to ensure we answered the question &ndash; how many folding bar chairs fit in a folding bar chair cart? Check out the different configurations.</p> <p>With the handle in the first position, the folding bar chair cart can fit 4 bar chairs as seen below:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/12/folding-bar-chair-cart-holding-4-chairs.jpg" alt="Folding Bar Chair Cart with 4 Chairs" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>With the handle in the second position, the folding bar chair cart can fit 8 bar chairs as seen below:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/12/folding-bar-chair-cart-holding-8-chairs.jpg" alt="Folding Bar Chair Cart with 8 Chairs" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>With the handle in the third position, the folding bar chair cart can fit 10 bar chairs as seen below:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/12/folding-bar-chair-cart-holding-10-chairs.jpg" alt="Folding Bar Chair Cart with 10 Chairs" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>With the handle removed completely, the folding bar chair cart can fit a full total of 20 bar chairs as seen below:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/12/folding-bar-chair-cart-holding-20-chairs.jpg" alt="Folding Bar Chair Cart with 20 Chairs" width="600" height="600"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair" target="_blank">folding bar chairs</a> or <a href="/en/folding-bar-chair-cart" target="_blank">folding bar chair carts</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:442 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-career-advice-for-prep-cooks-kitchen-assistants The Best Career Advice for Prep Cooks / Kitchen Assistants <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/kitchen-prep-2005.jpg" alt="Kitchen Prep" width="600" height="401"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.whitehousemuseum.org/floor0/kitchen.htm" target="_blank">White House / Sheleah Craighead / via White House Museum</a></p> <p>Perhaps you are coming straight out of culinary school or perhaps you&rsquo;re looking to make a passion for food into your career. Whatever the reason may be, it always helps to have career advice from actual people who have real-world experience in the industry and job you&rsquo;re looking to get into. Reddit has a wealth of chef threads to ask and receive real world advice from chefs, kitchen managers, prep cooks, kitchen assistants, bussers and everything in between. Check out the best career advice rounded up for prep cooks / kitchen assistants as heard through this <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Chefit/comments/3t58ff/some_prep_cookkitchen_assistant_job_advice/" target="_blank">Reddit thread</a>.</p> <h3>Be a Blank Slate to Mold</h3> <p>&ldquo;Let the chef know you will do anything he asks and that you will show up every day on time, no matter what. Stress the fact that you are a blank slate for him to mold, and that you want to learn his/her way of doing things.&rdquo; - <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Chefit/comments/3t58ff/some_prep_cookkitchen_assistant_job_advice/cx3bslb" target="_blank">b_random_b</a></p> <h3>Do Good Work and Help Keep the Kitchen Clean</h3> <p>&ldquo;&hellip;Just come in and do good work. Clean the place in your down time. Put away and organize dry goods and produce. Consolidate containers. Ask about the food you're making and show interest. Be proud of your work, even if that work is shucking cases of chickpeas, peeling a bag of onions, or butchering some chicken.</p> <p>If you're asked to do something you've never done or are unsure about, ask to be shown how they would do it.&rdquo; &ndash; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Chefit/comments/3t58ff/some_prep_cookkitchen_assistant_job_advice/cx3xhg4" target="_blank">TyaedalisCook</a></p> <h3>Slow Down to Be Consistent</h3> <p>Slow down, if you're doing it fast and not consistent. You're doing it wrong. Speed comes with practice, I've seen plenty of prep cooks fuck things up trying to go fast. doing it twice takes longer then if you just slow down and do it right the first time. &ndash; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Chefit/comments/3t58ff/some_prep_cookkitchen_assistant_job_advice/cx380um" target="_blank">Reddit User</a></p> <h3>Take Instructions Well</h3> <p>I know it sounds harsh, but think of yourself as another piece of kitchen equipment. Product goes in, prepped food comes out. You don't have creativity or any say in how things are done. Your job is to prep food exactly how you're instructed to do so by your supervisor.</p> <p>Your reliability to do exactly what is asked of you is probably the most important aspect of a good prep cook. - <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Chefit/comments/3t58ff/some_prep_cookkitchen_assistant_job_advice/cx3v8m1" target="_blank">bigpipes84</a></p> <h3>Take Time to Learn Exact Cuts</h3> <p>I'd say a combination of all other comments. Slow down and take time to learn to make exact cuts. You'll be able to speed up slightly in a week or so, and continue speeding up with practice.</p> <p>Let him know that you work cleanly and in an organized manner. Never put something away without a label and date it was made. This will give your chef and other employees all kinds of headache and they will resent you for it.</p> <p>Be punctual. Speed and efficiency will come, but it's the right attitude that keeps you around. - <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Chefit/comments/3t58ff/some_prep_cookkitchen_assistant_job_advice/cx3c4cg" target="_blank">JustAtlas</a></p> <h3>Be Courteous, Willing to Take Instruction and a Fast Worker</h3> <p>I'm a chef. I've done hiring. I like experience in the line cooks but I'd rather have a blank slate with a great attitude than a culinary school graduate who doesn't clean and always takes smoke breaks. Be courteous, willing to take instruction and work fast. If you don't know something, ask. Stress that you like to cook and want to learn more. Things I look for on a resume are cleanliness and attention to detail. Also clean. Always clean. If there's any downtime and no more prep, just clean something. Do that on your first day and you'll make a really good impression. &ndash; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Chefit/comments/3t58ff/some_prep_cookkitchen_assistant_job_advice/cx4b0a3" target="_blank">dinosexed</a></p> <h3>Express Your Willingness to Learn and Willingness to Be Paid Minimum Wage</h3> <p>&hellip; Just express your willingness to learn. Be prepared to wash dishes. Be prepared for minimum wage. - <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Chefit/comments/3t58ff/some_prep_cookkitchen_assistant_job_advice/cx47nm9" target="_blank">DancesWithHippo</a></p> <h3>How to Get that Job?</h3> <p>Show up between 2 and 4pm and bring a resume/cv. Ask to speak to a manager (That's when the morning supervisor/kitchen manager/chef is usually winding down.) If you show up and it's packed, walk out and come back another time, because your resume/cv will probably get thrown in the garbage. Try writing a skills based resume with a short cover letter, you can find chef resume templates online. Stress that your really interested in the industry even though you don't have a lot of experience, don't lie or fluff anything up. Just be honest, eager, smile a lot and thank them for their time.</p> <p>Edited: They might have a sheet to fill out and they might interview you on the spot if they have the time/really need people. - <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Chefit/comments/3t58ff/some_prep_cookkitchen_assistant_job_advice/cx4qhcj" target="_blank">dinosexed</a></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Any other career advice you think worth sharing? Let us know on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:441 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/protecting-your-online-reputation-from-angry-brides Protecting Your Online Reputation from Angry Brides <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/angry-bride.jpg" alt="Angry Bride" width="301" height="276"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.favoredbyyodit.com/tag/food/" target="_blank">Favored by Yodit</a></p> <p>Let&rsquo;s face it. Sometimes we make mistakes in the event industry &ndash; whether an order gets lost in the shuffle or inventory gets double booked to be rented out &ndash; it happens because we&rsquo;re human and mistakes happen. What we can also encounter&hellip; is the irrational bride or angry bride who regardless of what does or does not happen is going to make your life difficult. This post is to help those caterers, event rental companies and event venue companies protect their online reputation should a situation occur where your business is facing some harsh criticism &ndash; warranted or not.</p> <h3>1. Make sure your website is up to date and that you&rsquo;re continually updating it</h3> <p>You are directly responsible for your own business&rsquo; brand identity and your website is one of the first places a potential prospect or customer will look. Making sure your website is up to date helps to legitimize your brand and your company. Blogging also helps in this regard as it helps position your company as a thought leader and &ldquo;authority&rdquo; on your industry. It also helps ensure you&rsquo;re driving traffic to your website and creating positive content for the search engines. Not only that but it helps to create shareable content you can use on your social media sites. A little social media every day can help negate the angry reviews. <a href="https://twitter.com/neilpatel" target="_blank">Neil Patel</a>, founder of KISSMetrics and Crazy Egg noted in a Forbes article on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/dorieclark/2015/01/15/how-to-protect-your-online-reputation/" target="_blank">tips for creating a positive online reputation</a> &ldquo;&rsquo;If there&rsquo;s negative information out there, you need to participate in all the social sites.&rsquo; That consistent content will come up when your name is searched and will help inoculate you against any negative content that might be out there or might arise in the future (a blog post by an angry ex, or a diatribe from an angry customer).&rdquo;</p> <h3>2. Invest (time and in some cases money) in Monitoring &ndash; Social Media and the entire web</h3> <p>Monitoring the entire web is a great way to ensure you&rsquo;re keeping up with not only your industry but any positive and negative reviews that could bolster or hinder your online reputation. Google Alerts is a fantastic way to monitor the web, and determine what sites are linking to you, quoting you, supporting you or complaining about you. Hint &ndash; it can also be used to track your competitors. I have a google alert set up for &ldquo;National Event Supply&rdquo; (including the quotation marks so it doesn&rsquo;t send me news on articles that include the words National or Event or Supply) so I can monitor any mentions. To create a google alert, <a href="http://www.bloggingbasics101.com/how-to-set-up-a-google-alert-and-why-its-a-good-idea/" target="_blank">check out this thorough blog post</a>.</p> <p>Along with monitoring the entire web, you should also be monitoring your social media mentions.&nbsp;<a href="https://hootsuite.com/plans" target="_blank">Hootsuite</a> is one of the best free monitoring tools out there if you want to monitor 3 social profiles (there&rsquo;s also two paid versions as well). It allows you to schedule your social media messages, and monitor your mentions across those 3 social media platforms. If you&rsquo;re just on Twitter,&nbsp;<a href="https://about.twitter.com/products/tweetdeck" target="_blank">TweetDeck</a> is a good monitoring tool as well.</p> <h3>3. Consider along with your own brand content, adopting a positive referrals program</h3> <p>Creating a positive referrals program is another way to protect your online reputation. Not only do referral customers come at a much lower cost than traditional customers, they also have a higher tendency for maintaining loyalty and are easier to retain. Having a group of brand evangelists out in the market singing your praises helps maintain a solid positive brand reputation. Check out HubSpot&rsquo;s blog post on&nbsp;<a href="http://blog.hubspot.com/insiders/how-to-build-a-customer-referral-program" target="_blank">how to build a customer referral program</a> if you&rsquo;re interested in learning more.</p> <h3>4. Set up your Defence</h3> <p>Dr. Chris Anderson of Cyber Investigation Services (CIS) suggested to Forbes there are&nbsp;<a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/cherylsnappconner/2013/12/09/protecting-your-online-reputation-3-key-tasks-your-business-must-complete-in-2014/" target="_blank">different ways of reacting to negative online reviews</a> including: Doing nothing, crafting a polished written response, trying to resolve the issue with the poster, asking the website to step in, identifying an anonymous poster, using legal letters to threaten the poster and filing a lawsuit to seek damages and force removable. It&rsquo;s a weighty issue because if you or a member of your team reacts badly to the negative attention, things can quickly spiral. The first thing I suggest is take a deep breath. Listening to the customer and trying to understand their issue is the second step to dealing with the customer. In terms of an online review or mention, responding to the customer is a must &ndash; but with a carefully thought out response. Consider in advance of a situation occurring brainstorming with your customer service team potential issues that could occur and jotting down responses. The Young Entrepreneur Council has a great post on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.inc.com/young-entrepreneur-council/17-ways-to-deal-with-unhappy-customers.html" target="_blank">17 ways to deal with unhappy customers</a> that should give you more defence moves to use.</p> <h3>5. Learn from Any Mistakes</h3> <p>This goes without saying but it&rsquo;s so easy in this fast paced industry to forget to learn the lesson associated with the mistake. I&rsquo;m of the firm belief that a lesson will keep repeating itself until it&rsquo;s learned so really taking pause to examine how the issue could be avoided or circumvented in the future can go a long way to tactfully maintaining your brand reputation.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Any online reputation protection tips to share? Let us know on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:440 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-golf-courses-can-drive-off-season-special-event-revenue-slideshare How Golf Courses Can Drive Off-Season Special Event Revenue [SlideShare] <p>Weddings are big business in Canada – this fact is a given. In 2014 alone there was over 160,000 weddings with an average cost of $30,000. But weddings aren’t the be all and end all when it comes to a golf course’s special events and food &amp; beverage revenue. Corporate events, charity events and so much more can be attracted to drive off season event sales and keep the revenue flowing – and your staff paid.</p> <p>Check out the below SlideShare to see how to successfully attract special events during the entire year and as a result, have more revenue to fund operational overhead during the off season. The presentation shares event ideas to stimulate cash flow during the off season and share real world examples that can be made into a seasonal event calendar that can be used as your working document for the upcoming year.</p> <p>This presentation will also cover the following topics:</p> <ul> <li>Where to market your golf course to attract events</li> <li>What events to consider avoiding</li> <li>How to create a holistic event calendar to easily refer to year after year</li> </ul> <p><iframe style="border: 1px solid #CCC; border-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 5px; max-width: 100%;" src="//www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/key/EckQL1EPbSAh8p" width="595" height="485" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"> </iframe></p> <div style="margin-bottom: 5px;"> <p align="center"><strong><a href="https://www.slideshare.net/NationalEventSupply/how-golf-courses-can-drive-offseason-special-event-revenue" target="_blank">How Golf Courses Can Drive Off-Season Special Event Revenue</a><strong> from <strong><a href="https://www.slideshare.net/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">National Event Supply</a></strong></strong></strong></p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Interested in receiving a quote on our <a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">banquet tables</a>, <a href="/en/chairs" target="_blank">event chairs</a>, or <a href="/en/restaurant-tabletop-supplies" target="_blank">tabletop supplies</a>?</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p> </p> urn:store:1:blog:post:439 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/can-melamine-platters-and-bowls-stain Can Melamine Platters and Bowls Stain? <p>Our melamine platters and bowls are a really popular line of serveware for party rental and caterers to purchase. We&rsquo;ve seen a lot of really great feedback on the durability and look of the melamine &ndash; in particular that it looks almost identical to porcelain with more durability. Recently though, we had a potential customer stump us with a question we&rsquo;d never been asked before about our melamine &ndash; can your melamine platters and bowls stain? This is a fantastic question to be asked and one we wanted to inquire about further &ndash; both so we had the knowledge for future reference and also to answer that customer&rsquo;s concerns. So we set up an informal test to test whether our 14.5&rdquo; square melamine platter would stain. Take a look at the test and results below:</p> <p>1. Put a number of different acidic condiments and sauces on the platter. Top Left = Pasta Sauce. Top Middle = Mustard. Top Right = Ketchup. Bottom = curry powder mixed with water</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Dirtying-the-Melamine-Platter.JPG" alt="Dirtying the Melamine Platter" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>2. Let the stains sit for a total of 37 hours before washing</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Letting-The-Substances-Dry.JPG" alt="Letting the Stains Set" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>3. Wash off Stains</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Washing-the-Melamine-Platter.JPG" alt="Washing the Melamine Platter" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>4. Photograph the evidence</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Melamine-Platter-Unstained.JPG" alt="Melamine Platter Unstained" width="600" height="410"></p> <p>As you can see there is no staining that has taken place. Even with closer inspection it looks as if the acidic condiments did not even touch to glossy exterior finish of our melamine platter. Since our melamine platters and bowls are made at the same factory we assume that this test should apply to our entire line of <a href="/en/serveware" target="_blank">melamine serveware</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our&nbsp;<a href="/en/melamine-platters-and-bowls" target="_blank">melamine platters</a> and&nbsp;<a href="/en/melamine-bowls" target="_blank">melamine bowls</a> including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:438 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/join-us-at-the-2015-golf-business-canada-show-november-19 Join us at the 2015 Golf Business Canada Show November 19 <p>The National Event Supply team are heading to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kaneffgolf.com/public-golf/lionhead-legends-masters/" target="_blank">Lionhead Golf &amp; Conference Center</a> for the National Golf Course Owners Association&rsquo;s Golf Business Canada Conference &amp; Tradeshow. Be sure to stop by our booth #34 to say &ldquo;hi&rdquo; and check out what we have to offer your golf course for your banquets and restaurant needs.</p> <p>General Managers, Food &amp; Beverage Managers, and Chefs come to us when they need help buying their tabletop supplies and event equipment. We extend the life of event equipment by offering high quality products tested in the rental industry. We extend your budget on tabletop supplies by offering similar quality products at a lower cost so that you can focus on driving more revenue for your golf course.</p> <p>This year we will be showcasing a hot new item we&rsquo;re getting asked for more and more &ndash; the Crossback Chair. Rustic themed weddings are such a hot trend and the crossback chair is a perfect complement to these events paired with an <a href="/en/nes-8-foot-harvest-table" target="_blank">8 foot harvest table</a>.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/cross-back-chairs.jpg" alt="Cross Back Chairs" width="600" height="819"></p> <p>We will also be participating in a session Friday that we would love to have you join us for:</p> <p><strong>Date &amp; Time:</strong> Friday November 20th 11:45AM &ndash; 1:00PM <br> <strong>Location:</strong> Hilton Meadowvale Conference Center <br> <strong>Room:</strong> McCallion AB Room <br> <strong>Session Title:</strong> How to Drive Off Season Event Sales for Year-Round Event Revenues</p> <p>We look forward to seeing you November 19th or 20th!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Interested in seeing articles about special events, event trends and restaurant trends? Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:437 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-restaurant-chairs-in-canada Where to Buy Restaurant Chairs in Canada <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/restaurant-805103.jpg" alt="Restaurant Chairs Canada" width="600" height="383"></p> <p>Restaurant chairs lend a lot to a restaurant&rsquo;s d&eacute;cor and atmosphere and so they&rsquo;re a big decision to make. Do you want chairs with arms? Or Chairs without arms? Wood? Metal? Do they need to be stacking? Do you want them to look contemporary, modern, or traditional? So many decisions related to something as &ldquo;simple&rdquo; as a chair. While we don&rsquo;t sell restaurant chairs ourselves (we sell <a href="/en/restaurant-tabletop-supplies" target="_blank">restaurant tabletop supplies</a>), we like to help our customers and prospects in making informed decisions. If you don&rsquo;t know where to buy restaurant chairs in Canada, we&rsquo;ve rounded up four of the leading restaurant chair suppliers in Canada for you to check out.</p> <h3>1. Contract Supply Corp.</h3> <p>Founded in 1980, Contract Supply Corp. is a manufacturer of food-service &amp; commercial furniture, specializing in the manufacturing of wood chairs, metal chairs, bar stools, soft seating, tables and bases, site furnishings, and outdoor patio furniture. They have over 65,000+ square feet of manufacturing space and employ 50+ skilled craftsmen. They also offer design-to-build furniture, furniture repair, refinishing &amp; reupholster, delivery &amp; installation, and custom lasered &amp; branded furniture.</p> <h3>2. Rodo Industries Inc.</h3> <p>Rodo Industries Inc. is a Canadian contract manufacturing company, located in Southwestern Ontario, providing commercial furniture including metal &amp; wood dining chairs, outdoor furniture including all weather wicker, umbrellas, metal and wood bar stools, dining tables, and upholstered booth seating. They also distribute Grosfillex Products.</p> <h3>3. ADRIA Contract Seating</h3> <p>ADRIA Contract Seating is a western Canada furniture manufacturer focusing on the hospitality and foodservice markets. For over 20 years they have been committed to providing customers with high quality products, and customer service. They offer a wide variety of in-stock and custom contracted wood &amp; metal dining chairs, wood &amp; metal bar stools, dining table tops and bases, stacking chairs &amp; patio chairs and soft seating for lounge and bar furniture.</p> <h3>4. Moda Seating</h3> <p>Moda Seating is a custom order distributor working with the manufacturer to ensure the customer&rsquo;s needs are met. They specialize in durable wood, metal, aluminum, furniture, and stackable seating for restaurants, night clubs, bars and hotels. They also distribute Flash Furniture&rsquo;s line of HERCULES products.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Did we miss one of your favourite restaurant chair supplier&rsquo;s? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:436 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/coming-early-spring-2016-banquet-hall-chairs Coming Early Spring 2016: Banquet Hall Chairs <p>We&rsquo;ve been encountering more and more opportunities to quote for banquet hall chairs over this past year as we&rsquo;re touching more event venues, banquet halls and hotels. Banquet chairs are a great option that many event venues choose to have as their main chair as they hide stains well, are comfortable and can be easily dressed up with a <a href="/en/wedding-chair-covers" target="_blank">wedding chair cover</a>. In the past banquet hall chairs from us have been special order only and were not an in-stock product.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we have a round-backed banquet chair on order and coming into stock early spring 2016.</p> <p>Available in three different colours including black patterned, navy blue patterned, and red patterned, the NES Banquet Hall Chair features commercial grade fabric, fully upholstered back panel and silver powder coated finishes. The seat features 2 3/8&rdquo; thick foam and 18 gauge steel frame.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/banquet-hall-chairs-in-stock.jpg" alt="NES Banquet Chair" width="600" height="631"></p> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Red-Banquet-Chair-colour-swatch.jpg" alt="Red Colour Swatch" width="285" height="174"></p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Blue-Banquet-Chair-colour-swatch.jpg" alt="Blue Banquet Chair Colour Swatch" width="285" height="174"></p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p>Chair dimensions are as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Width: 17 1/8&rdquo;</li> <li>Height: 36&rdquo;</li> <li>Depth: 22&rdquo;</li> <li>Seat Depth: 15 7/8&rdquo;</li> <li>Seat Width: 15 &frac12;&rdquo;</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for banquet hall chairs including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:435 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/serveware-trends-in-20152016 Serveware Trends in 2015/2016 <p>Serveware is one of my favourite catering and restaurant supplies to talk about. I know it&rsquo;s nerdy but I really think that with the right kind of serveware (along with the esteemed Chef&rsquo;s skilled plating skills) a passed hors d&rsquo;oeuvre, buffet, or catering station can be transformed into a work of art. Caterers, restaurants, event venues and party rental companies need to stay on trend in the competitive market of special events so I thought it made sense to provide a glimpse into what serveware trends we&rsquo;re seeing from a restaurant and&nbsp;<a href="/en/" target="_blank">catering supplier</a> point-of-view. Here&rsquo;s the first of the two part blog post series.</p> <p>In terms of the latest trends in servingware, buffet trays and gorgeous food displays, there&rsquo;s still a very rustic, elemental theme happening in the serveware trends. Chefs tend to be using slate, wood, marble, and glass as platters to add another texture and layer to their platings.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Elm-Melamine-BoardsAmericanMetalcraft.jpg" alt="Elm Melamine Boards" width="600" height="513"></p> <p align="center">Picture Source: <a href="http://www.amnow.com/Tabletop-and-Buffet/Wood-Melamine-Boards/Elm-Wood-Melamine-Serving-Boards" target="_blank">American Metalcraft</a></p> <p>We&rsquo;re seeing lots of buffets outfitted with lucite / clear acrylic stands similar to these food displays below offered by SmartBuffetware.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/3in-Crystal-Block-Stand-Smart-Buffetware.jpg" alt="3inch Crystal Block Stand" width="600" height="454"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="https://www.smartbuffetware.com/products/item/1A19908" target="_blank">SmartBuffetware</a></p> <p>Bite-sized offerings in the form of amuse bouche and single bite hors d&rsquo;oeuvres are still on trend with Chefs utilizing bamboo skewers, <a href="/en/amuse-bouche" target="_blank">amuse bouche cutlery</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/maria-hors-doeuvre-fork-1-dozen" target="_blank">hors d&rsquo;oeuvre forks</a> (both disposable and stainless steel),&nbsp;<a href="/en/wonton-soup-spoon-a0320" target="_blank">wonton spoons</a> and&nbsp;<a href="/en/tasting-spoon-a0319" target="_blank">porcelain tasting spoons</a> for easy sampling.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/serveware-trends-in-2015.jpg" alt="Amuse Bouche Spoons" width="429" height="600"></p> <p>As far as shaped serveware is concerned, still trending are square and&nbsp;<a href="/en/ovali" target="_blank">oval dishes</a> along with other interesting shaped dishes such as a <a href="/en/1125-wide-rim-bowl-a1164" target="_blank">wide rim bowl</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/475-straight-sloped-bowl-a1128" target="_blank">straight slanted bowl</a> and <a href="/en/975-quad-divided-bowl-a1220" target="_blank">quad divided bowl</a>.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/shutterstock_146201279-forwebaltered.jpg" alt="Wide Rim Bowl" width="600" height="633"></p> <p>Glassware is also being used in the form of shot glasses, stemless glasses and martini glasses.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/martini-glass-appetizers-serveware-trends.jpg" alt="Martini Glass Appetizers" width="475" height="553"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://hostesshandbook.com/2013/01/martini-glass-food-displays/" target="_blank">Hostess Handbook</a></p> <p>Our Catering Customers and Party Rental Customers are asking for greater varieties of&nbsp;<a href="/en/melamine-platters-and-bowls" target="_blank">melamine servingware</a> for increased durability from chipping, and breakage.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/melamine-platter-national-event-supply.jpg" alt="Melamine Platter" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>They&rsquo;re also looking for new and unique shapes and smaller plates for tapas and other hors d&rsquo;oeuvres.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/mini-flared-bowl-national-event-supply.jpg" alt="Mini Flared Bowl" width="600" height="600"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>What types of serveware do you see trending? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:434 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-wholesale-tables-and-chairs-for-events Where to Buy Wholesale Tables and Chairs for Events <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/wholesale-tables-and-chairs-for-events-web.jpg" alt="Wholesale Tables and Chairs for Events" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>Tables and chairs are a very important foundation almost any event uses. Finding a supplier of&nbsp;<a href="/en/" target="_blank">wholesale tables and chairs</a> for events that are of great commercial quality while still being good value for the product can be a challenge. Oftentimes party rental companies and event venues are also looking for larger quantities (think bulk folding chairs, bulk dinnerware etc) than a traditional retail supplier can handle at any one location. That&rsquo;s why there are&nbsp;<a href="/en/" target="_blank">event equipment sales</a> companies that exist in the industry &ndash; to provide large quantities of commercial quality products to the special event rentals industry. To help you with your search, here are the North American event equipment sales companies broken down by country:</p> <h3>Canada</h3> <p><strong>Canada Chair &ndash;</strong>Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Chair offers quality commercial chairs, tables and other furniture products to institutions across Canada. They&rsquo;ve been in business since 1955 and specialize in stackable and folding chairs, folding tables and carts.</p> <p><strong>Just in Time Tables &amp; Chairs &ndash;</strong> Located in Aurora, Ontario, Just in Time Tables &amp; Chairs was established in 2003 to provide carefully selected quality tables and chairs for banquet facilities, hotels and churches. They service the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) with a wide selection of tables, chairs, transport carts and other related products.</p> <p><strong>Special Events Sales &ndash;</strong> Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Special Event Sales, the event equipment sales division of Special Event Rentals, offers sale inventory of chairs, tables, dance floors, RaceDeck floors, barbeques, linens, tradeshow equipment, concession equipment, catering equipment, and stanchions and ropes. They offer both new and used sale equipment to help meet all customer needs.</p> <h3>United States of America</h3> <p><strong>Event D&eacute;cor Direct &ndash;</strong> Headquartered in Deerfield Beach, FL, Event D&eacute;cor Direct have been involved in the event and wedding decor industry since 1988 and we bring nearly 25 years of industry experience to their products and services. They do not offer cheap trinkets and junk as their products are "field tested" and are designed for the rigors of commercial use. They offer wood folding tables and event chairs shipped to throughout the US and to Canada with no duties or brokerage.</p> <p><strong>Event Equipment Sales &ndash;</strong> Founded in 1993 and located just outside of Chicago, Illinois, EES was established out of necessity to help support their growing rental operation, then known as Chicago Party Rental (it was eventually sold). Their goal is to help clients create the most dynamic events by supplying innovative, reliable and competitively priced portable event products.</p> <p><strong>Global Event Supply &ndash;</strong> Located in Fontana, California with a warehouse in Miami Florida, they are a direct importer of all styles of tables, chairs and equipment for the party, event and hospitality industry. They ship throughout the United States and Canada and offer very competitive pricing.</p> <p><strong>McCourt Manufacturing &ndash;</strong> Located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, McCourt Manufacturing produces stackable folding chairs, stackable stationary chairs, plywood folding tables, and other event products. Their primary market is the rental industry, but we also supply the hospitality, school and church markets, as well as individuals and commercial businesses.</p> <p><strong>Midas Event Supply &ndash;</strong> Located in Ontario, California with a Canadian arm in Mississauga, ON, Midas Event Supply sells a selection of wholesale party rental supplies including; wood folding chairs, Chivari chairs (Chiavari chairs), banquet tables, resin folding chairs, cocktail tables, table linens and event accessories.</p> <p><strong>Palmer Snyder Furniture &ndash;</strong> Palmer Snyder is an American manufacturer and distributor of commercial portable furniture, specializing in products that excel in portability, stackability and storability. Our product line consists of many varieties of folding tables and portable seating, plus portable dance floor, lecterns and beverage service stations. They manufacture and distribute from their factory in Conneautville, Pennsylvania. Other major locations include corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and sales office in Louisville, Kentucky.</p> <p><strong>P.R.E. Sales Inc &ndash;</strong> Located in San Diego, California, with a secondary warehouse in Moonachie, New Jersey, PRE Sales sells products including a wide variety of folding chairs, stacking chairs, Chiavari ballroom chairs, banquet chairs, wood tables with folding legs, plastic tables, cocktail tables with pedestal-style bases, market umbrellas, bar stools, chairs, table dollies and much more.</p> <p><strong>Richwood Imports &ndash;</strong> Based in Ontario, California with a warehouse in Memphis Tennessee, Richwood Imports has been serving the special event industry since 1994 offering wholesale event chairs &amp; cushions, tables, chair and table dollies, dinnerware, glassware and more.</p> <p><strong>Tent and Table &ndash;</strong> Based in Buffalo, New York, for over 25 years Tent and Table has been in business setting up, delivering, and supplying commercial grade bounce houses and equipment. They also offer a variety of wedding tents, which include pole tents and frame tents with banquet chairs and banquet tables.</p> <p>With warehouses in Mississauga, Ontario, Brampton, Ontario and Vancouver British Columbia, National Event Supply is a wholesale supplier of event equipment to the party rental, event venue, golf course, hotel, catering and restaurant industries. With&nbsp;<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">informal in-house testing</a> (along with BIFMA standards and manufacturer standards) to our&nbsp;<a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">banquet tables</a> and <a href="/en/chairs" target="_blank">event chairs</a>, we&rsquo;re on a mission to not only have stock whenever a rental company needs it, but also have superior commercial grade products for our customers to trust their business reputation on.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>To request a custom quote including shipping of our wholesale banquet tables or event chairs:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:433 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-assemble-a-glass-rack-cart-with-or-without-handle How to Assemble a Glass Rack Cart (with or without handle) <p>You just received your new NES Glass Rack Cart and you are wondering how to assemble it. Look no further for a full run down of the pieces you should receive in your package as well as assembly instructions and tools that are required.</p> <h3>What you should receive:</h3> <ul> <li>(4x) Swiveling Wheels</li> <li>(1x) Base Cart Unit</li> <li>(4x) Screws (for Glass Rack Cart with Handle Only)</li> <li>(1x) Handle (for Glass Rack Cart with Handle Only)</li> </ul> <h3><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Box-Opening-with-Caption.jpg" alt="Box Opening" width="600" height="450"></h3> <h3>Tools Required (Not Included)</h3> <ul> <li>Screwdriver (for Glass Rack Cart with Handle Only)</li> </ul> <h3>Step 1:</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Cart-in-Box.JPG" alt="Cart in Box" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>First unpack the box to ensure you have received all of the parts. The master pack will include a box inside containing the wheels, bolts and lock washers, along with the handle (if you purchased a glass rack dolly with handle) and base cart unit. (If you haven&rsquo;t received all the parts, please let us know by calling 1-800-827-8953 or contacting <a href="mailto:sales@nationaleventsupply.com">sales@nationaleventsupply.com</a>) Once this has been confirmed you can start to assemble the cart.</p> <h3>Step 2:</h3> <p>Turn the base cart unit over so that the brackets that hold the wheels are pointing up.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Bottom-of-Cart.JPG" alt="Bottom of Cart" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 3:</h3> <p>Insert the wheels into the holes on the corner and press to fit.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Press-Fit-Wheel-Caption.jpg" alt="Press Wheel into Place" width="600" height="310"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Wheel-in-Cart.JPG" alt="Wheel in Cart" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 4:</h3> <p>Repeat Step 3 until all wheels are installed. If you purchased the cart without handle your cart is now complete. If you purchased the cart with handle, continue onto step 5.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/All-Wheels-Installed.JPG" alt="All Wheels Installed" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 5:</h3> <p>Push handle into provided brackets on the bottom of the cart. This may take a fair amount of force to ensure the handle is in all the way. The handle is in all the way when you can see all 4 holes where you install the screws.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Handle-into-Cart-Caption.jpg" alt="Handle into Cart" width="600" height="450"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Screw-Holes.JPG" alt="Screw Holes" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 6:</h3> <p>Install 4 provided screws to secure handle. Your cart with handle is now complete!</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Screws-installed.JPG" alt="Screw Installed" width="600" height="450"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Complete-Cart-1.JPG" alt="Completed Cart" width="600" height="450"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/Complete-Cart-2.JPG" alt="Completed Cart" width="600" height="450"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for a&nbsp;<a href="/en/glass-rack-cart-with-handle" target="_blank">glass rack dolly with handle</a> or <a href="/en/glass-rack-cart-no-handle" target="_blank">glass rack dolly without handle</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:432 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/glass-rack-sizing-how-to-figure-out-what-size-glass-rack-you-need Glass Rack Sizing: How to Figure Out What Size Glass Rack You Need <p>When our Operations Manager first said we were adding&nbsp;<a href="/en/glassware-storage" target="_blank">glass racks</a> to our inventory I was super excited as customers and prospects had been asking us for these. When our first samples arrived though it suddenly occurred to me I had absolutely no idea how to tell a customer or prospect what glass rack they should be buying. I needed to learn pronto. Thankfully though, glass rack sizing isn&rsquo;t a particularly difficult concept once you&rsquo;re taught it. I&rsquo;m going to walk through a glass rack sizing scenario below utilizing our&nbsp;<a href="/en/serenity-crystal-champagne-flute" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal Champagne Flute</a> and our <a href="/en/victoria-crystal-28oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Victoria 28oz Crystal Wine Glass</a>.</p> <h3>1. You always start with a <a href="/en/basic-glass-rack-no-extenders" target="_blank">basic glass rack</a>.</h3> <p>This is what keeps your glasses from falling out of the rack and features handles so you can carry the glass rack.</p> <h3>2. Measure the widest part of your glass &ndash; whether that is the foot, the stem, the bowl or the rim.</h3> <p>For the Serenity champagne flute the widest part is the foot which measures 2.75&rdquo; inches wide. For the Victoria 28oz wine glass, the widest part is the bowl which measures 4.5&rdquo; inches wide.</p> <h3>3. Once you&rsquo;ve measured the widest part of your glass, you want to find the compartment size that best fits the width of your glass. You will only have one full drop extender and one basic glass rack.</h3> <table class="blogtable"> <tbody> <tr><th class="blogtable">Number of Compartments</th><th class="blogtable">Compartment Size</th></tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">9 compartment full drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable">5.9&rdquo; x 5.9&rdquo;</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">16 compartment full drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable">4.4&rdquo; x 4.4&rdquo;</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">25 compartment full drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable">3.5&rdquo; x 3.5&rdquo;</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">36 compartment full drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable">2.9&rdquo; x 2.9&rdquo;</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">49 compartment full drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable">2.5&rdquo; x 2.5&rdquo;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Based on the table above, the Serenity champagne flute best matches with the <a href="/en/36-compartment-full-drop-extender-only" target="_blank">36 compartment full drop extender</a>. The Victoria wine glass best matches the <a href="/en/9-compartment-full-drop-extender" target="_blank">9 compartment full drop extender</a>.</p> <h3>4. To ensure the height of the glass is covered, you choose as many half drop extenders (in the same number of compartments that fit your glass width) necessary to cover the entire height of the glass minus the basic glass rack height and full drop extender height.</h3> <p>The Serenity Champagne Flute has a height of 9.13&rdquo;. The Victoria Wine Glass has a height of 8.9&rdquo; and the Victoria old fashioned glass has a height of 3.5&rdquo;. Each half drop extender regardless of the number of compartments has a height of 1.56&rdquo;. Each full drop extender regardless of the number of compartments has a height of 3.5&rdquo;. Therefore, in order to ensure the Serenity Champagne flute is properly secured you would need:</p> <p>Basic glass rack + 36 compartment full drop extender (3.5&rdquo;) + 4*[36 compartment half drop extenders (1.56&rdquo;)] = 9.74&rdquo; which fits the Serenity Champagne Flute height of 9.13&rdquo;.</p> <p>Or</p> <ul> <li>1x Basic Glass Rack</li> <li>1x 36 compartment full drop extender</li> <li>4x 36 compartment half drop extenders</li> </ul> <p>In order to ensure the Victoria Wine Glass is properly secured you would need:</p> <p>Basic glass rack + 9 compartment full drop extender (3.5&rdquo;) + 4*[9 compartment half drop extenders (1.56&rdquo;)] = 9.74&rdquo; which fits the Victoria Wine Glass height 8.9&rdquo;</p> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>1x Basic Glass Rack</li> <li>1x 9 compartment full drop extender</li> <li>4x 9 compartment half drop extenders</li> </ul> <p>Note that the basic glass rack&rsquo;s measurements are not included because when the full drop extender is secured into the basic glass rack, it is flush to the base creating no extra height requirements.</p> <h3>5. Then you need to figure out how many glasses you need to wash, store and transport.</h3> <p>If you need to store 50 champagne flutes, and each glass rack that properly secures the champagne flutes stores 36, then you would need 3 of the basic racks, 3 of the 36 compartment full drop extenders and 12 of the 36 compartment half drop extenders.</p> <p>If you need to store 110 Wine Glasses, and each glass rack that properly secures the wine glasses stores 9, then you would need 13 of basic racks, 13 of the 9 compartment full drop extenders and 52 of the 9 compartment half drop extenders.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our glass racks or need help with sizing them out:</p> </div> <h3><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></h3> urn:store:1:blog:post:431 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-in-stock-spandex-folding-chair-covers New in Stock: Spandex Folding Chair Covers <p>Back in May of 2015 we brought in&nbsp;<a href="/en/wedding-chair-covers" target="_blank">chair covers for sale</a> in both polyester and spandex. These wedding chair covers are fabulous for event venues and party rental companies &ndash; but only if they had round-backed banquet chairs. If they wanted to cover folding chairs, square backed banquet chairs, unfortunately we didn&rsquo;t have a solution. We knew that we needed to continue adding to our event chair cover inventory because there&rsquo;s more types of chairs out there than round backed banquet chairs. Plus, it just makes sense to supply as chair covers are such a great way for event venues and party rental companies to maintain their investment in banquet chairs. They help avoid staining to the original banquet chair fabric, they&rsquo;re easier to launder and the covers come in neutral colours that naturally lend themselves to wedding d&eacute;cor in particular.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m excited to announce a new product in stock: <a href="/en/spandex-folding-chair-covers" target="_blank">spandex folding chair covers</a>.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/11/plastic-folding-chair-spandex-cover.jpg" alt="Spandex Folding Chair Cover" width="600" height="623"></p> <p>Available in black or white, our spandex folding chair covers fit NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs or similar Samsonite chairs. They feature reinforced feet pockets in the same colour as the chair cover and an elastic band that should be tucked under the folding chair seat to emphasize the intersection of the chair back and seat back. The chair covers are made of 190 gsm spandex fabric, require no ironing and offer a sleek contemporary look to folding chairs.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our white spandex folding chair covers or black spandex folding chair covers:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:430 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-assemble-a-cruiser-table-cart How to Assemble a Cruiser Table Cart <p>Here&rsquo;s what the&nbsp;<a href="/en/cruiser-table-cart" target="_blank">cruiser table cart</a> will look like when you receive it:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/cruiser-table-cart-wrapped.jpg" alt="Cruiser Table Cart Wrapped" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>What you should receive:</p> <ul> <li>(4x) Swiveling Wheels</li> <li>(1x) Main Handle</li> <li>(2x) Side Supports</li> <li>(1x) Base Cart Unit</li> <li>(1x) Cruiser Table Pole Divider</li> <li>(1x) Y Support</li> <li>(1x) Pole to hold cruiser table bases</li> <li>(14x) Single head table arms</li> <li>(5x) Double head table arms</li> <li>(4x) Nuts</li> <li>(4x) Bolts</li> </ul> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/cruiser-table-cart-parts.jpg" alt="Cruiser Table Parts" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Recommended Tools (Not Included)</p> <ul> <li>Wrench</li> <li>Deep Socket Wrench</li> <li>Adjustable Pliers</li> <li>Rubber Mallet</li> </ul> <h3>Step 1:</h3> <p>First unpack the cart to ensure you have received all of the parts. The wheels will have their corresponding nuts screwed on to them, and the base unit will have the bolts screwed into it. (If you haven&rsquo;t received all the parts, please let us know by calling 1-800-827-8953 or contacting <a href="mailto:sales@nationaleventsupply.com" target="_blank">sales@nationaleventsupply.com</a>). Once this has been confirmed you can start to assemble the cart.</p> <h3>Step 2:</h3> <p>Unscrew the nuts from each wheel. Then, one wheel at a time, stick the wheel bolt into the hole at one of the base cart corners and ratchet or wrench the nut onto the wheel bolt until it is on tight. Repeat for remaining wheels. Note that all of the wheels are identical so you do not need to worry about which wheel goes on the forward or back position of the cart.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/hole-for-cruiser-table-cart-wheel.jpg" alt="Hole for Cruiser Table Cart Wheel" width="600" height="450"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/cruiser-table-cart-wheel-assembly.jpg" alt="Cruiser Table Cart Wheel Assembly" width="600" height="450"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/cruiser-table-cart-with-wheels-assembled.jpg" alt="Cruiser Table Cart with Wheels Assembled" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 3:</h3> <p>Next to the cart base, attach the main handle and side supports together. The side supports attach to the main handle at the horizontal holes located just below the top of the handle.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/cruiser-table-cart-side-supports-and-main-handle-attached.jpg" alt="Cruiser Table Cart Side Supports with Main Handle" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 4:</h3> <p>Lift the main handle and side supports up together and attach them to the base cart. The flat divided platform at the back of the cart should be underneath the handle.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/cruiser-table-cart-with-handle-and-side-supports-on-base.jpg" alt="Cruiser Table Cart with Side Supports on Base" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 5:</h3> <p>Screw the bolts into the bottom of the side supports and main handle right by the cart base using a wrench.</p> <h3>Step 6:</h3> <p>Place the Y support in the vertical holes on the side supports and then use a rubber mallet to ensure the Y support is fully in place.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/y-support-for-poles-attached.jpg" alt="Y Supports for Poles Attached" width="600" height="450"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/y-support-for-poles-attached-part1.jpg" alt="Y Support with Mallet" width="600" height="450"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/y-support-for-poles-attached-part2.jpg" alt="Y Support with Mallet" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 7:</h3> <p>Attach the Pole for Cruiser Table Bases to the Y Support.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/pole-on-y-support-for-cruiser-table-cart.jpg" alt="Pole on Y Support for Cruiser Table Cart" width="600" height="800"></p> <h3>Step 8:</h3> <p>Pick 6 single head table arms up and place them in the slots at the back of the cruiser table cart as follows:</p> <p>Outside slots on either side: head facing in</p> <p>Second slot on either side: head facing out</p> <p>Third slot on either side: head facing in towards each other</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/back-row-of-single-table-arms-assembled-cruiser-table-cart.jpg" alt="Back row of Single Arms Assembled Cruiser Table Cart" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 9:</h3> <p>Pick 2 single head table arms and 5 double head table arms up and place them in the slots at the middle of the cruiser table cart as follows:</p> <p>Outside slots on either side: 1 single head table arm facing in</p> <p>Middle slots: 1 double head table arm in each slot (5 slots total)</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/middle-row-double-head-table-arms-cruiser-table-cart.jpg" alt="Middle Row Double Poles Cruiser Table Cart" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 10:</h3> <p>Pick up the remaining 6 single head table arms and place them in the slots at the front of the cruiser table cart as follows:</p> <p>Outside slots on either side: head facing in</p> <p>Second slot on either side: head facing out</p> <p>Third slot on either side: head facing in towards each other</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/front-single-table-arms-cruiser-table-cart.jpg" alt="Front Single Arms Cruiser Table Cart" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 11:</h3> <p>If you choose to use the Cruiser table pole divider place the tubes at the back of the cruiser table on the flat back platform in between the rectangle divider on the main handle.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/pole-divider-set-in-cruiser-table-cart.jpg" alt="Pole Divider Set in Cruiser Table Cart" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 12:</h3> <p>You&rsquo;re all set up and ready to use your cruiser table cart!</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/cruiser-table-cart-half-set-up.jpg" alt="Cruiser Table Cart Set Up" width="600" height="800"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our&nbsp;<a href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">wood cruiser tables</a> or our <a href="/en/cruiser-table-cart" target="_blank">cruiser table cart</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:429 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/podcast-chef-corey-siegel-on-his-time-competing-in-the-2013-bocuse-dor Podcast: Chef Corey Siegel on his time competing in the 2013 Bocuse d'Or <p>The <a href="http://www.bocusedor.com/en" target="_blank">Bocuse d&rsquo;Or</a>, often touted as the culinary equivalent of the Olympics, is the only culinary contest where live audiences can view the chefs performing work in the kitchen. 24 countries compete in this event with each team consisting of two chefs, one lead Chef and a Commis who must be under 22 years of age at the time of competition. The team has 5 hours 35 minutes to prepare two elaborate meat and fish dishes in an open culinary theatre facing members of the jury, press and audience. Dishes are evaluated based on the level of perfection in the plating, technical skill, cooking sophistication, creativity, and visual aesthetic. The chef with the highest score is awarded the Bocuse d&rsquo;Or trophy, a gold effigy of Chef Paul Bocuse in his chef&rsquo;s outfit and receiving a grand prize of 20,000 euros. Silver Bocuse receives 15,000 euros with the Bronze Bocuse winning 10,000 euros.</p> <p>Chef Corey Spiegel is from Albany, NY and started his culinary career at the young age of 14. Since then he has become a decorated and awarded chef having won the Northeast Regional Student Chef of the year for the American Culinary Federation in 2010 and being hand selected by Chef Richard Rosendale to be his Commis for the Bocuse d&rsquo;Or USA Finals (the stepping stone to the world Bocuse d&rsquo;Or held biennially in France). In January 2013, Chef Rosendale with his Commis Chef Spiegel competed in the Bocuse d&rsquo;Or in Lyon, France.</p> <p>This fantastic podcast was recorded just weeks after Corey competed in the 2013 Bocuse d&rsquo;Or in France for Team USA. Corey touches on his life getting to the Bocuse d&rsquo;Or including his quick progression from high school, through culinary school to apprenticeship. After the years of prep work involved including plenty of full practice runs completing their whole program for the Bocuse d&rsquo;Or, hearing Corey speak about the competition is eye opening. Though the podcast is decidedly Western New Yorkish &ndash; it&rsquo;s produced by Buffaloeats.org and Buffalo Spree &ndash; it&rsquo;s still an interesting podcast for Canadian chefs &ndash; especially those looking to learn more about the competitive culinary world. Listen to Corey and Donnie chat about this insane culinary contest experience, his training towards the contest and future plans.</p> <p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/227314512&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;visual=true" width="100%" height="450" frameborder="no" scrolling="no"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Have you listened to other culinary podcasts worth hearing? Share them with us by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:428 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-assemble-folding-bar-chair-cart How to Assemble a Folding Bar Chair Cart <p><strong>What you should receive:</strong></p> <ul> <li>(4x) Swiveling and Locking Wheels</li> <li>(1x) Main Handle</li> <li>(2x) Mid/End Handle</li> <li>(1x) Base Cart Unit</li> <li>(16x) Hex Bolts &ndash; 1/2 inch</li> <li>(16x) Nut &ndash; 1/2 inch</li> <li>(32x) Steel Washer</li> <li>(4x) Bolt &ndash; Hex Key</li> <li>(4x) Nut &ndash; 10mm</li> <li>(2x) Bolt Long &ndash; Hex Key</li> <li>(2x) Steel Plate</li> <li>(2x) Two Sided Wrench</li> <li>(1x) Hex Key</li> </ul> <p><strong>Recommended Tools (Not Included, Not required)</strong></p> <ul> <li>&frac12; inch Wrench (or Ratchet)</li> </ul> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/Folding-bar-chair-cart-box.jpg" alt="folding-bar-chair-cart-box" width="600" height="450"></p> <p><strong>Step 1:</strong><br>First unpack the box to ensure you have received all of the parts. The master pack will include a box inside containing the wheels, bolts and washers, two wrenches, along with the handles and base cart unit. (If you haven&rsquo;t received all the parts, please let us know by calling 1-800-827-8953 or contacting <a href="mailto:sales@nationaleventsupply.com">sales@nationaleventsupply.com</a>). Once this has been confirmed you can start to assemble the cart.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-part-list.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart part list" width="600" height="800"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-open-box.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart open box" width="600" height="450"><br><br><strong>Step 2:</strong></p> <p>Flip the cart over so that the flat side is facing up, this is the bottom of the cart. Place the weeks over the predrilled holes. Note that all of the wheels are identical so you do not need to worry about which wheel goes on the forward or back position of the cart. *Important &ndash; Ensure that the head of the bolt is facing the wheel like pictured*</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-close-up-on-wheel-with-bolt.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart close up on wheel with bolt" width="600" height="800"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-close-up-on-wheel.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart with bolt tightened" width="600" height="800"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-wheel-assembled.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart wheel assembled" width="600" height="450"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-bottom-of-cart.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart bottom of cart" width="600" height="450"></p> <p><strong>Step 3:</strong> <br>Flip the cart upright.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-cart-upright.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart upright" width="600" height="450"></p> <p><strong>Step 4:</strong><br>Place the main handle at the end of the cart, top should bend away from the body of the cart so your hands can safely hold the handle while the cart is loaded. Note the main handle will only fit on one end of the cart. Attached the steel place/support bracket with the dimbled hole on the handle. Use the long bolt to attached the bracket to the handle, use the supplied wrench and hex key to tighten bolt.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-assembly-of-handle.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart assembly of support for handle" width="600" height="450"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-assembly-of-handle-step2.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart assembly of handle part 2" width="600" height="450"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-assembly-of-handle-step3.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart assembly of handle part 3" width="600" height="450"></p> <p><strong>Step 5:</strong><br>Use the short bolt to attach the bottom of the support bracket to the cart.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-assembly-of-handle-step4.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart assembly of handle part 4" width="600" height="450"></p> <p><strong>Step 6:</strong> <br>Use the two remaining bolts to secure the handle at the base.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-assembly-of-handle-step5.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart handle bottom bolt" width="600" height="800"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-assembly-of-handle-step6.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart assembly of handle part 6" width="600" height="800"></p> <p><strong>Step 7: </strong></p> <p>Place divider handles in provided slots.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/full-folding-bar-chair-cart-divider-handle.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart divider handle inserted" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>You're all set and ready to load your folding bar chairs with 4, 8, 10 or 20 chairs!</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-holding-4-chairs-web700x700.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart with 4 chairs" width="600"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-holding-8-chairs-web700x700.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart with 8 chairs" width="600"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-holding-10-chairs-web700x700.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart with 10 chairs" width="600"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/10/folding-bar-chair-cart-holding-20-chairs-web700x700.jpg" alt="folding bar chair cart with 20 chairs" width="600"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote for our <a href="/en/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair" target="_blank">folding bar chairs</a>&nbsp;or for our <a href="/en/folding-bar-chair-cart" target="_blank">folding bar chair cart</a>:</p> </div> <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <p><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:427 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-cruiser-table-cart-now-in-stock New Cruiser Table Cart Now In Stock <p>We have 24&rdquo;, 30&rdquo; and 36&rdquo;&nbsp;<a href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">wood cruiser tables</a> available which are an event staple and a must-purchase for party rental companies and event venues. The wood cruiser tables especially give a nice line when cloaked in a spandex linen and can be nicely accessorized with a sash cinched in the middle of the pole.</p> <p>The drawback of this kind of cruiser table (versus the <a href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">plastic folding cocktail table</a>) is that there is more parts and more assembly required. Wood Cruiser tables consist of a round or square tabletop with a metal connector screwed in, a 28&rdquo; or 40&rdquo; pole, a base and cruiser table feet. For any company owning these tables, that&rsquo;s a lot of pieces to keep track of. Especially a high-turnover rental company where inventory is going out the door all the time.</p> <p>Introducing our new&nbsp;<a href="/en/cruiser-table-cart" target="_blank">Cruiser Table Cart</a> now in stock at our Mississauga Warehouse.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/cruiser-table-cart-full.jpg" alt="Cruiser Table Cart Full" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Our Cruiser Table Cart fits 10-11 cruiser tables with connectors attached, 10-11 poles, and 10-11 bases in a dolly that is 53.25&rdquo; l x 25&rdquo; w x 78&rdquo; h. Because of the size of the cart, going through a standard width door is not a problem making transportation a breeze. The cart can fit a variety of tabletop sizes so a party rental company is not limited to one specific size tabletop if a client wants 2 x 36&rdquo; wood cruiser tables, 6 x 30&rdquo; wood cruiser tables and 3 x 24&rdquo; wood cruiser tables in one cart. Other cruiser table carts on the market come pre-assembled which can cause a higher shipping cost. Our Cruiser Table Cart will come knocked-down to save on shipping costs. To help avoid any frustrations, we will be publishing a blog post on how to assemble the cart in the very near future &ndash; so no guessing or Ikea assembly swearing is involved (we hope!). We&rsquo;re really excited about this new inventory addition and hope it helps you all!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote including shipping for our new cruiser table cart:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:426 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-folding-bar-chair-cart-now-in-stock New Folding Bar Chair Cart Now in Stock <p>Our&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair" target="_blank">Folding Bar Chair</a> is one of our most popular folding chairs and definitely a great seating option to accompany our plastic folding cocktail tables. Because of this, party rental companies and organizations who regularly exhibit at trade shows have been buying our folding bar chairs in droves. One of the biggest challenges for party rental companies in particular was the lack of a cart/dolly to properly transport these chairs.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we now have a&nbsp;<a href="/en/folding-bar-chair-cart" target="_blank">folding bar chair cart</a> in stock in our Vancouver and Mississauga warehouses.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/full-folding-bar-chair-cart.jpg" alt="Full Folding Bar Chair Cart" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>With a width of 19.5&rdquo; and length of 77&rdquo;, this folding bar chair cart can fit through a standard width door with ease. The previous iteration of this bar chair cart had to be completely stocked to its maximum quantity of 18 chairs in order for the chairs to stay secure &ndash; if there was less than 18 chairs, the chairs would fall down and potentially fall out of the cart as well. This cart allows bar chair quantities of 4, 8, 10 or 20 chairs thanks to the removable and repositionable middle bar. The folding bar chairs are set up vertically instead of the chairs being laid horizontally and feature swiveling and locking wheels for maneuverability.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote for our new folding bar chair cart including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:425 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-commercial-chocolate-fountains-cost-in-canada How much do commercial chocolate fountains cost in Canada? <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/35FountainChocolateFull-600x600.jpg" alt="Commercial Chocolate Fountain" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Chocolate fountains are still gracing the dessert buffets at special events. They bring something special to the dessert table and make the event a little more interactive for guests. Because they&rsquo;re used so often, rental companies and event venues need to ensure the fountains they purchase can hold up to the constant use. Consumer chocolate fountains that can be found at most home goods stores are not manufacturer for frequent use and because of this, problems can arise.&nbsp;<a href="/en/commercial-chocolate-fountains" target="_blank">Commercial chocolate fountains</a> will provide the durability and size required for events of larger sizes.</p> <h3>Cost of Commercial Chocolate Fountains in Canada</h3> <p>The&nbsp;<a href="/en/commercial-chocolate-fountains" target="_blank">cost of a commercial chocolate fountain in Canada</a> ranges from $2210.94 to $5695.00 (not including taxes and delivery). Commercial chocolate fountains are much more expensive than the chocolate fountains you can buy in store because they feature larger motors, heavy duty carrying cases, multiple tiers that can be re-arranged for different chocolate fountain designs, and are generally larger in size and stature to service more event guests.</p> <p>Commercial chocolate fountains generally range in size from 27&rdquo; tall to 40&rdquo; tall and can service between 125 &ndash; 400 people. They hold between 10lbs to 22lbs of&nbsp;<a href="/en/chocolate-fountain-chocolate-2" target="_blank">chocolate fountain chocolate</a> in either milk or dark chocolate and generally can be disassembled to place in the dishwasher.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for a 27 inch, 35 inch or 40 inch commercial chocolate fountain:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:424 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/glass-racks-now-in-stock Glass Racks Now in Stock <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/25-compartment-full-drop-forblog-600x600.jpg" alt="Glass Racks" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>When you&rsquo;re in the foodservice or event rental industries, having&nbsp;<a href="/en/glassware-storage" target="_blank">glass racks</a> that allow you to wash, store and safely transport your stemware and beer glasses is extremely important. They not only protect accidental breakage but also certain kinds of glass racks ensure fingers and contaminants are kept out due to closed external walls. We&rsquo;ve stocked&nbsp;<a href="/en/glass-stemware" target="_blank">restaurant glassware</a> for a little over two years now but didn&rsquo;t have the necessary products to wash, store and transport the glasses. I&rsquo;m pleased to announce that we now have glass racks in stock!</p> <p>Similar look to Cambro&reg; Camracks, our&nbsp;<a href="/en/glassware-storage" target="_blank">glassware racks</a> have closed external walls to keep fingers and contaminants out while the open inside compartments ensure a thorough cleaning on the interior. The NES Glass Racks inter-stack with all other competing glass racks and are made of durable polypropylene to withstand high temperatures and any dishwashing chemicals. The basic glass racks have handles on all four sides to provide easy-to-grip handling, and we also have rack dollies with / without handles as well as a lid to keep all contaminants out.</p> <p>Here are the following sizes we have available and volume discounts will apply based on the total purchase price. Pricing below starts at the highest price and pricing will decrease with total price of order:</p> <ul> <li>Base Glass Rack &ndash; pricing starting at $22.95</li> <li>9 compartment full drop extender &ndash; pricing starting at $13.50</li> <li>9 compartment half drop extender &ndash; pricing starting at $12.95</li> <li>16 compartment full drop extender &ndash; pricing starting at $13.50</li> <li>16 compartment half drop extender &ndash; pricing starting at $12.95</li> <li>25 compartment full drop extender &ndash; pricing starting at $13.95</li> <li>25 compartment half drop extender &ndash; pricing starting at $13.50</li> <li>36 compartment full drop extender &ndash; pricing starting at $14.95</li> <li>36 compartment half drop extender &ndash; pricing starting at $14.50</li> <li>49 compartment full drop extender &ndash; pricing starting at $15.50</li> <li>49 compartment half drop extender &ndash; pricing starting at $14.95</li> <li>Open Extender &ndash; pricing starting at $11.95</li> <li>Rack Dolly without Handle &ndash; price: $125 (no volume discounts apply)</li> <li>Rack Dolly with Handle &ndash; price: $140 (no volume discounts apply)</li> <li>Glass Rack Lid &ndash; pricing starting 13.95</li> </ul> <p>Below is a chart showing all our restaurant glassware along with the corresponding glass racks required:</p> <h3>Serenity Crystal</h3> <table class="blogtable"> <tbody> <tr><th class="blogtable" width="225px">Glass</th><th class="blogtable" width="205px">Glass Racks Required</th><th class="blogtable" width="170px">Total Number of Glasses Held in Glass Rack</th></tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/serenity-crystal-champagne-flute" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal Champagne Flute</a><br> Dimensions: 1.88&rdquo; diameter x 9.18&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 49 compartment full drop extender<br> 4 x 49 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable">49 Serenity Champagne Flutes</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/serenity-crystal-7oz-martini-glass" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal Martini Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 4.13&rdquo; diameter x 6.25&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 16 compartment full drop extender<br> 2 x 16 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable">16 Serenity Martini Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/serenity-14oz-crystal-water-glass" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal Beer / Water Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 3.07&rdquo; diameter x 7&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 25 compartment full drop extender<br> 3 x 25 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable">25 Serenity Beer / Water Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/serenity-crystal-12oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal 12oz Wine Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 2.63&rdquo; diameter x 7.88&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 25 compartment full drop extender<br> 3 x 25 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable">25 Serenity 12oz Wine Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/serenity-crystal-16oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal 16oz Wine Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 2.75&rdquo; diameter x 8.25&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 25 compartment full drop extender<br> 3 x 25 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable">25 Serenity 16oz Wine Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/serenity-crystal-19oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal 19oz Wine Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 2.88&rdquo; diameter x 9.1&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 16 compartment full drop extender<br> 4 x 16 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable">16 Serenity 19oz Wine Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/serenity-crystal-19oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal 22oz Water Goblet</a><br> Dimensions: 2.88&rdquo; diameter x 8.88&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 16 compartment full drop extender<br> 4 x 16 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable">16 Serenity 22oz Wine Glasses</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3>Victoria Crystal</h3> <table class="blogtable"> <tbody> <tr><th class="blogtable" width="225px">Glass</th><th class="blogtable" width="205px">Glass Racks Required</th><th class="blogtable" width="170px">Total Number of Glasses Held in Glass Rack</th></tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/victoria-crystal-9oz-margarita-glass" target="_blank">Victoria Crystal Margarita Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 4.25&rdquo; diameter x 6.31&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 25 compartment full drop extender <br> 2 x 25 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">25 Victoria Crystal Margarita Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/victoria-crystal-10oz-old-fashioned-glass" target="_blank">Victoria Crystal Old Fashioned Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 3&rdquo; diameter x 3.5&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 25 compartment full drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">25 Victoria Crystal Old Fashioned Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/victoria-crystal-13oz-highball-glass" target="_blank">Victoria Crystal Highball Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 4.25&rdquo; diameter x 6.31&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 36 compartment full drop extender<br> 2 x 36 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">36 Victoria Crystal Highball Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/victoria-crystal-23oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Victoria Crystal 23oz Wine Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 3.19&rdquo; diameter x 8.25&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 16 compartment full drop extender<br> 3 x 16 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">16 Victoria Crystal 23oz Wine Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/victoria-crystal-28oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Victoria Crystal 28oz Wine Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 3.34&rdquo; diameter x 9&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 9 compartment full drop extender<br> 4 x 9 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">9 Victoria Crystal 28oz Wine Glasses</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3>Copa Glassware</h3> <table class="blogtable"> <tbody> <tr><th class="blogtable" width="225px">Glass</th><th class="blogtable" width="205px">Glass Racks Required</th><th class="blogtable" width="170px">Total Number of Glasses Held in Glass Rack</th></tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/copa-9oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Copa 9oz Wine Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 2.25&rdquo; diameter x 7.13&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 25 compartment full drop extender<br> 3 x 25 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable">25 Copa 9oz Wine Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/copa-12oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Copa 12oz Wine Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 2.88&rdquo; diameter x 7.25&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 25 compartment full drop extender<br> 3 x 25 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable">25 Copa 12oz Wine Glasses</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3>Eclisse Glassware</h3> <table class="blogtable"> <tbody> <tr><th class="blogtable" width="225px">Glass</th><th class="blogtable" width="205px">Glass Racks Required</th><th class="blogtable" width="170px">Total Number of Glasses Held in Glass Rack</th></tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/eclisse-7oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Eclisse 7oz Wine Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 2.25&rdquo; diameter x 6&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 36 compartment full drop extender<br> 1 x 36 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">36 Eclisse 7oz Wine Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/eclisse-10oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Eclisse 10oz Wine Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 2.44&rdquo; diameter x 6.63&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 36 compartment full drop extender<br> 2 x 36 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">36 Eclisse 10oz Wine Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/eclisse-12oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Eclisse 12oz Wine Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 2.31&rdquo; diameter x 7.75&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 25 compartment full drop extender<br> 2 x 25 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">25 Eclisse 12oz Wine Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/eclisse-14oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Eclisse 14oz Wine Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 2.69&rdquo; diameter x 8.25&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 25 compartment full drop extender<br> 3 x 25 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">25 Eclisse 14oz Wine Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/eclisse-6oz-champagne-flute" target="_blank">Eclisse 6oz Champagne Flute</a><br> Dimensions: 1.94&rdquo; diameter x 7.38&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 49 compartment full drop extender<br> 3 x 49 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">49 Eclisse 6oz Champagne Flutes</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/eclisse-14oz-beer-glass" target="_blank">Eclisse 14oz Beer / Water Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 2.5&rdquo; diameter x 7.13&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 25 compartment full drop extender<br> 2 x 25 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">25 Eclisse 14oz Beer / Water Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/eclisse-12oz-beer-glass" target="_blank">Eclisse 12oz Beer Glass</a><br> Dimensions: 3.13&rdquo; diameter x 6.75&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 25 compartment full drop extender<br> 2 x 25 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">25 Eclisse 12oz Beer Glasses</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a href="/en/eclisse-11oz-water-glass" target="_blank">Eclisse 11oz Water Goblet</a><br> Dimensions: 2.75&rdquo; diameter x 6.13&rdquo; height</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">1 x basic glass rack<br> 1 x 25 compartment full drop extender<br> 2 x 25 compartment half drop extender</td> <td class="blogtable" align="left">25 Eclisse 11oz Water Goblets</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote or need help determining the size glass rack you would need, simply click the button below and include the diameter of the glass, the height of the glass and the number of glasses you need glass racks for and we&rsquo;ll get back to you with a full quote.</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:423 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/pantones-spring-2016-colour-report Pantone’s Spring 2016 Colour Report <p>Pantone is a pretty important organization and helps set the colour trends for the fashion, home d&eacute;cor and event industries. For those unaware of Pantone, they are the authority of colour and have created a standardized colour reproduction system to make sure colours match in the design and production process. Wedding and event d&eacute;cor is often dictated by the colour trends so Event Rental companies and Event Venues wait to see what colours will be on-trend next.</p> <p>Every year Pantone releases both colour forecasts as well as sets a colour of the year. For those unfamiliar to the world of fashion, September 10 &ndash; 17 marked New York Fashion Week where fashion designers unleash their spring 2016 haute couture to the world. Here are 5 of the Pantone colours picked for Spring 2016 collections.</p> <h3>Rose Quartz</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/Rose-Quartz.jpg" alt="Rose Quartz" width="600" height="900"></p> <p align="center">Photo Sources Top:&nbsp;<a href="https://emilyannandaleweddings.wordpress.com/2014/03/31/wedding-planning-styling-design-wedding-linens-centrepieces/" target="_blank">Emily Annandale Weddings</a> | Bottom Left:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/house-and-home/gifts/cozy-throw-peach-blush/882709088080-item.html?ikwid=blush&amp;ikwsec=HouseAndHome&amp;ikwidx=2" target="_blank">Chapters Indigo</a> | Bottom Right: <a href="http://www.tosianyc.com/ss16/" target="_blank">Tosia</a></p> <h3>Peach Echo</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/Peach-Echo.jpg" alt="Peach Echo" width="600" height="900"></p> <p align="center">Photo Sources Top:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/192411787/100-wedding-pom-poms-peach-and-cream?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=peaches%20and%20cream&amp;ref=sr_gallery_23" target="_blank">Etsy Seller ShopSimplyNesting</a> | Bottom Left:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.christiansiriano.com/collections.php" target="_blank">Christian Siriano</a> | Bottom Right: <a href="http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-desert-boots-in-peach-suede/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5630668&amp;clr=Peach&amp;SearchQuery=peach&amp;pgesize=36&amp;pge=0&amp;totalstyles=144&amp;gridsize=3&amp;gridrow=1&amp;gridcolumn=1" target="_blank">Asos</a></p> <h3>Snorkel Blue</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/Snorkel-Blue.jpg" alt="Snorkel Blue" width="600" height="900"></p> <p align="center">Photo Sources Top:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/vault/image/2417022" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a> | Bottom Left:&nbsp;<a href="http://ca.eonline.com/news/694673/new-york-fashion-week-spring-2016-the-best-shows-from-day-1" target="_blank">Tadashi Shoji</a> | Bottom Right: <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/lenox-reg-kate-spade-posy-court-mug-in-blue/1043918201?Keyword=kate+spade" target="_blank">Bed Bath &amp; Beyond</a></p> <h3>Buttercup</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/Buttercup.jpg" alt="Buttercup" width="600" height="900"></p> <p align="center">Photo Sources Top:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/vault/image/1147424" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a> | Bottom Left:&nbsp;<a href="http://trendprivemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Charles-Ron-Nolcha-Shows-SpringSummer-2016-RTW-NYFW-4.jpg" target="_blank">Charles &amp; Ron</a> | Bottom Right: <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/kite-24-inch-round-pouf-in-golden-yellow/1042429180?Keyword=yellow" target="_blank">Bed Bath &amp; Beyond</a></p> <h3>Iced Coffee</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/Iced-Coffee.jpg" alt="Iced Coffee" width="600" height="900"></p> <p align="center">Photo Sources Top:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/house-and-home/gifts/beach-scene-aerial-view-art/811770029197-item.html?ref=by-shop%3aseasonal%3a2015fallguide-loveyourwalls-artprints%3afall-guide-love-your-walls%3a19%3a" target="_blank">Chapters</a> | Bottom Left:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.noonbynoor.com/en/media/collections/spring-2016.html" target="_blank">Noon by Noor</a> | Bottom Right: <a href="http://www.asos.com/Oasis/Oasis-Leather-Unlined-Shopper/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5406673&amp;cid=8730&amp;Rf-200=26&amp;sh=0&amp;pge=0&amp;pgesize=36&amp;sort=-1&amp;clr=Ta1tan1&amp;totalstyles=67&amp;gridsize=3" target="_blank">Asos</a></p> <p>To view the rest of the 10 colours chosen along with full Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2016 click <a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/fcr/?season=spring&amp;year=2016" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Do you agree with the colour trends for Spring 2016? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:422 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-plastic-folding-chairs-in-vancouver Where to Buy Plastic Folding Chairs in Vancouver? <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/plastic-folding-chairs-vancouver.jpg" alt="Plastic Folding Chairs in Vancouver" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>Plastic folding chairs are an ideal staple for any event venue, hotel or party rental company. Finding the number of <a href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">plastic folding chairs in Vancouver</a>, for the number of attendees required can be a challenge though. Not all stores carry hundreds of plastic folding chairs in the same colour. To help you with your search, here are 3 stores that carry plastic folding chairs in Vancouver.</p> <h3>1. Source Office Furnishings</h3> <p>Based at Nootka St. at Broadway in Vancouver, BC, Source Office Furnishings is a Canadian owned office furniture dealer. Source sells all different kinds of office furniture including plastic folding chairs, metal folding chairs and padded seat folding chairs. Their plastic folding chairs come in two colours (blue with grey frame &amp; grey with grey frame) and they have five locations around the greater Vancouver area for easy pick up.</p> <h3>2. Buy Rite Business Furnishings</h3> <p>Based on East Hastings Street in Vancouver, BC, Buy Rite Business Furnishings offers quality business interior products &amp; services. They take pride in top-notch customer service and offer heavy duty folding chairs similar to the Cosco brand as well as steel folding chairs with padded seats.</p> <h3>3. Impact Office Furnishings</h3> <p>Based on Powell Street in Vancouver, BC, Impact Office Furnishings website boasts that they have one of the largest office furniture showrooms in Vancouver. They offer plastic air grid folding chairs in black and steel folding chairs with padded seats in beige.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We sell to party rental companies, event venues, hotels, golf clubs, convention centres, restaurants and much more across Canada and stock 9 colours of&nbsp;<a href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">plastic folding chairs</a> in Delta. If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote including shipping (or you&rsquo;re welcome to pick up):</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:421 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/your-go-to-restaurant-catering-checklist-for-the-holidays Your Go-To Restaurant Catering Checklist for the Holidays <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/celebration-315079_640.jpg" alt="Roast for the Holidays" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>With the holiday season (Thanksgiving and Christmas) barrelling towards us at full speed, restaurants should consider promoting a catering special to help customer&rsquo;s out. I&rsquo;ve noticed within the past few years that more and more restaurants and grocery stores are jumping on the catering wagon. It makes perfect sense for consumers to look towards a restaurant or grocery store for their thanksgiving meal preparations as they&rsquo;re less likely to seek out a formal caterer for a crowd of 4-8 people. In fact we&rsquo;ve been using a local grocery store for a couple years to cater our Thanksgiving. It takes the stress out of the holiday &ndash; all we have to do is pick it up. And we completely understand the need to pay ahead of picking it up. For consumers, trusting their favourite restaurant or favourite grocery store with their meal preparation is a logical step and one that restaurants can take advantage of to generate more revenue without having to turn out more tables.</p> <p>Part of catering is ensuring you have a proper process. Processes are a great thing to implement as they help ensure minor details are done properly and efficiently. As an avid checklist maker I am a pretty big nerd about lists so this post is a pretty thrilling topic to write about. Here&rsquo;s a checklist to use to plan and execute a catering order for the holidays.</p> <p>1. Plan the menu and write down what day and time prep should begin.</p> <p>2. Assign tasks for each station and make a sample of each dish on the menu.</p> <p>3. Take pictures of the samples to use to promote the menu and catering offer.</p> <p>4. Price out menu per person ensuring you build in any extra labour and time required to pull off catering orders.</p> <p>5. Draft order form that should include customer pick up times, credit card fields for upfront payment (and state that payment is non-refundable), number of people, preferred pick up date/time, whether utensils and any condiments are required and order by date (so you&rsquo;re not taking last minute orders).</p> <p>6. Promote catering offer through social media, on tables either as a promotion in your menu or on table tents, in your cheque presenters, via your email list, on your website, and on your window to gain attention of passersby.</p> <p>7. Order necessary food-safe take out containers to ensure food can be safely picked up and transported by customer.</p> <p>8. Order any extra disposable utensils or condiments required.</p> <p>9. Order any extra business cards or promotional flyers to staple to catering orders promoting the restaurant.</p> <p>10. Call any food banks or homeless shelters around the area to ask about food donations on the chance that orders are not picked up (or give to your employees).</p> <p>11. Cook, assemble and pack all catering orders &ndash; ensuring someone double checks each order to make sure nothing is left out.</p> <p>12. Run all credit cards, staple order form, customer receipt and credit card receipt along with business card or promotional flyer to each catering order.</p> <p>13. If pick up times are during your regular service, bring in an extra hostess/host in to facilitate pickups. Several if your pick up schedule is close together.</p> <p>14. Donate orders not picked up to someone who could use it.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Anything you would do differently? Let us know what you would do differently or other steps you take by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:420 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/steps-to-winterize-your-restaurant-patio Steps to Winterize Your Restaurant Patio <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/winterize-your-patio.jpg" alt="Winterize your Patio" width="600" height="365"></p> <p>Patio season is a huge money maker for restaurants. While we&rsquo;re quickly approaching the end of the season, we still have a few good days left ahead of us. And owning patio heaters definitely helps extend the season. Keeping both your patio and patio furniture in tip top shape helps ensure you can take advantage of the crowds. In preparation for the end of the season, we&rsquo;ve put together a list of steps you should be taking to ensure your patio is well preserved and protected from the elements during the harsh winter months. Check out the things to make sure get done before winter is upon us.</p> <p>1. Turn off any outdoor taps and clear the lines of water to avoid pipes bursting.</p> <p>2. Examine the patio foundation and have cracks sealed up to avoid water getting into the cracks and expanding them even more.</p> <p>3. Clean your patio furniture.</p> <p>4. Store your hostess stands, patio chairs and tables either away from the elements in an indoor storage space or underneath storage covers that protect them from the elements.</p> <p>5. Store patio heaters close to your restaurant under the eaves with the protective covers on or away from the elements entirely in an indoor storage space.</p> <p>6. Take stock of what needs replacing (patio chairs, tables, extra tabletop supplies, etc.) and save that list until the spring so you can order prior to patio season starting again.</p> <p>7. If you have rolling garage doors, consider temporary insulation around the frame of the door (like this) to avoid any costly drafts and unhappy customers.</p> <p>8. Clean up any leaves or debris so you don&rsquo;t have discolouration occurring on your patio material over the winter months.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Are there any extra steps you take to winterize your patio? Let us know which ones by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:419 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-store-chiavari-chair-cushions How to Store Chiavari Chair Cushions <p>Last week, we talked about&nbsp;<a href="/en/should-you-stack-chiavari-chairs-with-or-without-cushions" target="_blank">whether you should stack Chiavari chairs with or without cushions</a> and as a follow on to that post, today&rsquo;s post will showcase how to store Chiavari chair cushions. Storage of Chiavari chair cushions is critical to ensure that they don&rsquo;t get stained from dust or dirt in the warehouse. Here are some of the solutions we&rsquo;ve heard event rental companies use to store Chiavari chair cushions.</p> <h3>Chiavari Cushion Bags</h3> <p>Coming in two sizes and holding between 25 &ndash; 50 Chiavari chair cushions, Chiavari cushion bags are a great option to both keep the same colour cushions together as well as protect them from stains. Chiavari Cushion Storage Bags are made of canvas with a durable zipper and feature straps or handles to make it easy to transport larger numbers of cushions to and from events.</p> <h3>Cardboard Boxes</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/storing-chiavari-chair-cushions.jpg" alt="Storing Chavari Chair Cushions" width="600" height="284"></p> <p>Depending on the size of the box, cardboard boxes can hold anywhere between 10 &ndash; 69 cushions. At National Event Supply we reuse the boxing our&nbsp;<a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chairs</a> come in (measuring 16.5&rdquo; x 24.75&rdquo; x 101.5&rdquo; tall) to store the cushions. We cut these tall boxes in half and fit between 40 &ndash; 69 cushions in each box.</p> <h3>Large Plastic Bags</h3> <p>Large plastic bags can help ensure that like-colours of cushions are kept together and are airtight from potential dust and dirt landing on your cushions. This could be another temporary storage solution.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for <a href="/en/fabric-chiavari-chair-cushion" target="_blank">fabric Chiavari chair cushions</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/vinyl-chiavari-chair-cushion" target="_blank">vinyl Chiavari chair cushions</a> or <a href="/en/plywood-base-chiavari-chair-cushion" target="_blank">plywood-base Chiavari chair cushions</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:418 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-top-3-convection-oven-manufacturers The Top 3 Convection Oven Manufacturers <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/DFG-100-ES.jpg" alt="Commercial Convection Ovens" width="400" height="625">Convection ovens are a god-send for restaurants as they help bake or roast foods faster by using a fan that circulates the heat more evenly and more quickly. Because of this they&rsquo;re a frequently used item in commercial kitchens around the world with the most frequent users including Banquet Halls, Caterers, Restaurants, Hotels, and Bakeries. When an establishment first decides to purchase a convection oven (whether as a new start up or to replace an existing oven) one of the search terms people will look for are the best convection ovens on the market. Though we don&rsquo;t sell convection ovens ourselves (we&rsquo;re front of the house supplies primarily), we believe in educating our customers and providing value to them to help make their lives easier. Because of this, we&rsquo;ve rounded up the top 3 convection oven manufacturers you should base your convection oven search around.</p> <h3>1. Blodgett</h3> <p>Founded in Vermont, Blodgett is located just 1.5 miles from their original location which dates back to 1848. Blodgett Convection ovens have been Overall Best in Class for 10 years running in Foodservice Equipment and Supplies and many exceed energy star efficiency standards. Additionally Blodgett has a full line of gas and electric ovens to ensure your needs are met no matter what your industry requirements are. Blodgett believes there are only two types of people of buying Blodgett convection ovens, those whose first oven was a Blodgett and those whose first oven wasn&rsquo;t a Blodgett.</p> <h3>2. Hobart Food Equipment</h3> <p>As part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a fortune 200 company that owns other renowned food equipment manufacturers including Traulsen and Baxter, Hobart is able to put their more than 100 years of manufacturing expertise into practice. They combine the latest technology and your choice of gas or electric power sources to improve your results and reduce your costs. Hobart backs their ovens with a nationwide factory-trained service network.</p> <h3>3. Alto-Shaam</h3> <p>Alto-Shaam is another leader in the industry and has won Best in Class for Cook &amp; Hold Ovens from 2002-2014 in Food Equipment and Supplies. Furthermore they were awarded Wisconsin Workforce Development&rsquo;s 2013 manufacturer of the year to recognize their commitment to providing training and resources for employees among other programs. As you would expect Alto-Shaam offers both gas and electric ovens, many with industry leading features.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Are there any top convection oven manufacturers you are a fan of that we&rsquo;ve missed? Let us know which ones by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:417 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/should-you-stack-chiavari-chairs-with-or-without-cushions Should you stack Chiavari Chairs with or without cushions? <p>Chiavari chairs are a special event staple partially because of their stacking abilities as well as their elegant design. Most event venues and party rental companies know they&rsquo;re going to stack their Chiavari chairs &ndash; especially when they&rsquo;re buying 100 &ndash; 200 chiavari chairs at a time. What they don&rsquo;t always know &ndash; is how to stack them.</p> <p>We&rsquo;ve had a few customers ask us this question and thought it best to write a blog post on whether you should stack chiavari chairs with cushions on each seat &ndash; or whether you should&nbsp;<a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">stack Chiavari chairs</a> without cushions.</p> <p>Our answer: We would not recommend stacking your Chiavari chairs with the cushions still on the chairs. We will not replace cushions that have been damaged in this way and do not stack the chairs in our warehouse in this fashion.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/Chiavari-Chair-Cushion-damaged-by-stacking-chiavari-chair.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Cushion Damaged by Stacking" width="600" height="568"></p> <p>Why don&rsquo;t we stack Chiavari&rsquo;s with cushions on them? We don&rsquo;t stack Chiavari chairs with cushions on them as the weight of the Chiavari chair stacks can damage the foam insert of the cushion. This leaves permanent indentations in the foam which in turn could prevent a bride from renting the chairs (or a bride from renting your venue space with the chairs). We would recommend taking the cushions off prior to stacking. This will ensure your chair and cushion investment is maintained. This also applies if you have Chiavari chair storage covers. We would still recommend the cushions be stored separately from the Chiavari chair and Chiavari chair storage cover.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for resin Chiavari chairs in gold, white, silver, mahogany, or black:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:416 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-food-photography-classes-for-restaurants The Best Food Photography Classes for Restaurants <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<img src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/The-best-food-photography-classes.jpg" alt="The Best Food Photography Classes" width="600" height="600"></p> <p align="center">Photo source (clockwise from top left):&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/halfbakedharvest/" target="_blank">@halfbakedharvest</a> /&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/forequarter/" target="_blank">@forequarter</a> /&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/rosaritofish/" target="_blank">@rosaritofish</a> / <a href="https://instagram.com/theboathousepb/" target="_blank">@thebeachhousepb</a></p> <p>I think we can all agree that when you are looking at places to eat, the restaurant&rsquo;s that draw you in are the ones with beautifully plated and photographed dishes. While it definitely takes practice to achieve a gorgeous photo, we thankfully live in an age where all the tools needed are at our fingertips. Not only can you take some pretty spectacular pictures nowadays with just your smartphone and a few apps, you also have the ability to look up other <a href="http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/food-brands-instagram" target="_blank">food blogs and restaurants for food photography inspiration</a>. As a foodservice operator, it&rsquo;s in your best interest to upgrade your food photography skills to help market your restaurant. I stumbled across some fantastic food photography classes while looking to take a class to expand my hobbies &ndash; and thought them worth sharing with you. All of them are online classes.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.skillshare.com/classes/photography/Food-Photography-Shooting-at-Restaurants/107192571?via=homepage" target="_blank">Food Photography: Shooting at Restaurants</a>&nbsp;on Skillshare</h3> <p>Skillshare is an online learning community for creators. You can take classes in design, photography, business, technology, culinary, etc. It is $10.00/month to sign up or you can pay for a yearly membership for $8.00/month. There is also a 14 day free trial. In this 30-minute class, Daniel Krieger, a freelance food photographer teaches how he styles food as well as how he photographs food. The video lesson covers gear, ordering, shooting in daylight, and the images that make his portfolio stand out.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.creativelive.com/courses/story-plate-food-photography-styling-todd-porter-and-diane-cu" target="_blank">Story on a Plate: Food Photography &amp; Styling</a>&nbsp;on CreativeLive</h3> <p>CreativeLive is another online learning community who brings the world&rsquo;s greatest experts directly to you. They host live and taped online workshops. This class is $129.00 USD. This class is a really comprehensive online course with 44 videos taught by notable food photographers Diane Cu and Todd Porter. You&rsquo;ll learn how to use natural light for photography as well as how to style food to share a believable and fresh looking dish. When you&rsquo;re done with this course, you&rsquo;ll be armed with the technical skills necessary to capture your restaurant&rsquo;s essence.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.creativelive.com/courses/food-photography-andrew-scrivani" target="_blank">Food Photography with Andrew Scrivani</a>&nbsp;on CreativeLive</h3> <p>This class is $129.00 USD and taught by world-renowned commercial photographer, stylist, and NY Times columnist Andrew Scrivani. This 3-day class (that you can do at your own pace) is said to be great for students of all levels and will introduce essential food styling techniques, the photography gear required, different shooting styles and post-production processes to make your food photos really pop.</p> <h3><a href="https://foodphotographyschool.com/" target="_blank">Food Photography School</a></h3> <p>If the first three courses aren&rsquo;t comprehensive enough for you there&rsquo;s always the food photography school. This is a school comprising 130+ videos that have been organized into 14 courses including equipment, natural and artificial lighting, photo composition, styling a shot, angles, editing and sharing your photos. For $99 you get lifetime access to the videos and so much more.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Have you attended any food photography classes not mentioned? Let us know which ones by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:415 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/podcast-david-chang-of-momofuku-discusses-how-he-fuels-his-success Podcast: David Chang of Momofuku discusses how he fuels his success <p>People who accomplish remarkable things process inflection points differently than the rest of us or so says legendary filmmaker Brian Koppelman. His podcast, aptly named &ldquo;The Moment by Brian Koppelman&rdquo; is a podcast that looks at how and why successful people deal differently than us. I came across an episode of this <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/the_moment/2015/04/david_chang_reflects_on_the_early_days_of_the_momofuku_restaurant_empire.html" target="_blank">podcast talking with David Chang</a>, the extraordinary culinary visionary who at a young age opened his first NYC restaurant Momofuku Noodle Bar and sought to change the way the world thinks of food. This podcast is a fascinating look at how people generally don&rsquo;t know what they want, how to stick to your gut instincts and how David&rsquo;s emotions fuelled him to become the success he is today. It&rsquo;s well worth the time to listen - check it out:</p> <p><iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/199612595&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;visual=true" width="100%" height="450" frameborder="no" scrolling="no"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>What did you think of the podcast? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:414 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/example-costs-to-open-a-110-seat-full-service-restaurant-infographic Example Costs to Open a 110 Seat Full-Service Restaurant [Infographic] <p>Opening a full-service restaurant takes a ton of money and capital and if you don&rsquo;t have an idea of budget numbers, it&rsquo;s a shot in the dark in terms of the financing required. I found this extremely detailed infographic on the costs it took a restaurant called <a href="http://www.riojadenver.com/" target="_blank">Roija</a>, based in Denver, CO, and the 2013 Winner of The James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef Southwest. This infographic shows in great detail costs for equipment, wages, and general costs &ndash; along with the total investment required to run the 4400 sq. ft., 110 seat establishment. Here are example costs to open a full-service restaurant:</p> <div align="center"> <div class="visually_embed"><img class="visually_embed_infographic" src="http://visual.ly/node/image/138084?_w=600" alt="Figuring Out The Bill" /> <div class="visually_embed_cycle">by <a href="http://vimeo.com/michaelhall/videos?utm_source=visually_embed" target="_blank">mikhall</a>.</div> <script id="visually_embed_script_138084" class="visually_embed_script" src="http://a.visual.ly/api/embed/138084?width=600"></script> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Liked the infographic? Make sure to share it with your followers and tag us by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:413 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-restaurant-linen-supply-in-canada The Best Restaurant Linen Supply in Canada <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/table_linens.jpg" alt="Table Linens" width="430" height="324"></p> <p>Restaurants have limited space and better things to do with their time then to stain remove and wash their restaurant linens. That&rsquo;s where a restaurant linen service comes into play. Having a restaurant linen rental service able to drop off the linens you need on a weekly basis helps ensure your front of house is looking its best. We like to be considered a trusted partner and because of this we&rsquo;re interested in providing business value to our customers. While we don&rsquo;t personally rent linens or provide restaurant laundry services, we do sell high-quality tabletop supplies to the hospitality sector across Canada &ndash; so we know a thing or two about the category. We&rsquo;ve crowdsourced the best restaurant linen supply so you don&rsquo;t have to do that work &ndash; and you know it&rsquo;s coming from an unbiased source. Check out the best below:</p> <h3>Canadian Linen and Uniform Service</h3> <p>Headquartered in Toronto, ON, Canadian Linen and Uniform service is one of the largest uniform and linen supply companies in North America. They operate more than 115 production facilities and service centers throughout the US and Canada and service nearly 150,000 customers every week. They service the hospitality, automotive and manufacturing industries. One of the more flexible suppliers out there, they offer full service rental, flex lease and purchase of restaurant linens. They offer customizations, and laundering, repairs and upgrades.</p> <h3>Faster Linens</h3> <p>Headquartered in Etobicoke, ON, Faster Linens is a family owned business who can offer a cost effective solution to your needs. They offer consistent quality, special order tablecloths in a variety of styles and colours, and also offer uniforms, mats, napkins and kitchen towels. Their customer service representatives meet with each client on an individual basis to establish an inventory number, pick-up and delivery schedule that is best suited to a restaurant&rsquo;s operating requirements.</p> <h3>Cintas</h3> <p>Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a global company operating more than 430 facilities in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia, including six manufacturing plants and nine distribution centres. Some of their more well-known customers include McDonalds, W Hotels and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. They provide a multitude of services including restroom supply and cleaning, floor mat cleaning and supply, towel cleaning and supply, uniform supply etc.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Are there any other companies you&rsquo;d consider the best? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:412 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-questions-should-you-ask-before-purchasing-rental-management-software What Questions Should You Ask Before Purchasing Rental Management Software <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/3_Dashboards.jpg" alt="3 Rental Dashboards" width="586" height="404"></p> <p>The Party and Equipment Rental Industry is undergoing a mass transition from paper based processes to software based processes &ndash; not only to keep up with the technological times but also in an effort to standardize rental processes, become more efficient and therefore more competitive in this industry.</p> <p>Investing in software of any kind can be a time consuming and often anxiety ridden process. Having the right questions available to either ask the software vendor or your team will help guide you along the process and ensure you&rsquo;re choosing the best rental management software for your business needs.</p> <h3>1. Is there a limit on the number of inventory products, number of contracts issues or number of concurrent users you can have on the software?</h3> <p>Asking a question like this will ensure that the software solution is scalable and able to grow with your organization. There&rsquo;s nothing worse than being stuck with a system that limits your growth so knowing the answers to all three of these is important.</p> <h3>2. Can it be accessed from a client site, from the road, at the office and pretty much anywhere at anytime?</h3> <p>It isn&rsquo;t reasonable to expect to be tied to a computer in the rental industry so having the ability to access the rental management software to track the location of your rental fleet, take photos of equipment at the job site and tie back to a customer&rsquo;s contract, get signatures upon delivery and the ability for drivers to mark when a delivery has been made and that they&rsquo;re moving to the next job is super important.</p> <h3>3. Is there a service level agreement for the software solution?</h3> <p>You want to know that there&rsquo;s levels in place to ensure that you have as close to 100% uptime with the software as possible. If the software is going down, and you&rsquo;re unable to operate your business having a service level agreement in place helps ensure the company can be held responsible. Most cloud-based software solutions should have this in place.</p> <h3>4. What reputation does the support team have?</h3> <p>You want a software vendor that has a stellar support team so if anything goes wrong, you can access support in a quick and timely manner. Support should be available 365 days of the year during your regular business hours. Additionally, a number of software vendors should have a user forum where their customers can go to troubleshoot their own issues before escalating the problem.</p> <h3>5. Can the software be customized?</h3> <p>Most rental management software &ndash; and any enterprise software these days for that matter, is customizable to fit an operation&rsquo;s needs. Writing down ahead of time what specific items you need to be customized &ndash; such as custom reports to run your rental operation &ndash; will help ensure the software can be altered to fit your processes and how you best do business.</p> <h3>6. What software integrations does the rental management software work with?</h3> <p>I can imagine that as a rental company you could be running a customer relationship management solution such as Salesforce or SugarCRM and an accounting system such as Sage Simply Accounting or Quickbooks. Life is so much easier with a closed-loop process so being able to integrate all your current software with your rental management software is worth inquiring about. Map out your current rental processes to ensure that you&rsquo;re comfortable</p> <h3>7. Are there regular updates to the software?</h3> <p>Requirements in the rental industry change from year to year. Perhaps the country you reside in enforces a new law that you need to track in the software, or Google Glass becomes how we all do business &ndash; whatever the case may be, knowing that the software vendor is continually updating the software ensures that you stay ahead of the trends instead of behind them.</p> <h3>8. What analytics does it track and what reports can you run?</h3> <p>Realistically you want to be able to run reports so you&rsquo;re able to work ON your business not IN your business. Being able to track things such as seasonal inventory demand on a year over year basis for example is an important report to have.</p> <h3>9. Is there training and a self-service knowledge base available?</h3> <p>Implementing a new rental management software is only one half of the puzzle &ndash; the other half is actually being able to use it. You want to make sure there&rsquo;s adequate training available and self-serve knowledge base articles so you can help yourself. Having the articles available in video demos as well would be helpful.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Are there any questions you think we&rsquo;ve missed? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:411 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/now-in-stock-catering-glassware-boxes Now in Stock: Catering Glassware Boxes <p>We have been selling crystal and glass glassware for a while now but we lacked a storage and transport solution. I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we now have medium and large catering glassware boxes in stock.</p> <p>Our&nbsp;<a href="/en/glassware-storage" target="_blank">catering glassware boxes</a> offer a secure solution for storing and transporting glassware for party rental companies and caterers. Featuring strong, durable polypropylene plastic corrugated material, the boxes can be safely stacked on top of one another for easy storage. Ideal for the storage or transportation of glassware to and from events. They also ship and pack flat when not in use to allow for cost savings and increased storage space.</p> <p>We have two sizes available &ndash; a medium and a large catering glassware box. For more information on each of the sizes please see below:</p> <h3><a href="/en/medium-catering-glassware-box" target="_blank">Medium Catering Glassware Box</a>:</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/medium-catering-glassware-box.jpg" alt="Medium Catering Glassware Box" width="600" height="405"></p> <ul> <li>No handles</li> <li>Available in Black</li> <li>Ships flat - some assembly required</li> <li>Box exterior measurements: 15 7/8" W x 23 7/8" L x 7 1/2" H</li> <li>Interior glass compartment measurements: 3 3/4" W x 3 3/4" L x 7 1/2" H</li> <li>Maximum glass diameter: 3 5/8"</li> <li>Number of compartments: 24</li> </ul> <p>The following National Event Supply glasses fit the medium catering glassware box:</p> <ul> <li>Victoria Crystal 10oz Old Fashioned Glass</li> <li>Victoria Crystal 13oz Highball Glass</li> <li>Eclisse 7oz Wine Glass</li> <li>Eclisse 10oz Wine Glass</li> <li>Eclisse 6oz Champagne Glass</li> <li>Eclisse 11oz Water Glass</li> <li>Eclisse 12oz Beer Glass</li> <li>Eclisse 14oz Beer/Water Glass</li> <li>Copa 9oz Wine Glass</li> <li>Copa 12oz Wine Glass</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/large-catering-glassware-box" target="_blank">Large Catering Glassware Box</a>:</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/09/large-catering-glassware-box.jpg" alt="Large Catering Glassware Box" width="600" height="437"></p> <ul> <li>Handles for easier pick up</li> <li>Available in Black</li> <li>Ships flat - some assembly required</li> <li>Box exterior measurements: 16 3/8" W x 24 3/4" L x 9 1/4" H</li> <li>Interior glass compartment measurements: 3 3/4" W x 3 3/4" L x 9 1/4" H</li> <li>Maximum glass diameter: 3 5/8"</li> <li>Number of compartments: 24</li> </ul> <p>The following National Event Supply glasses fit the large catering glassware box:</p> <ul> <li>Serenity Crystal 7oz Champagne Glass</li> <li>Serenity Crystal 12oz Wine Glass</li> <li>Serenity Crystal 14oz Water Glass</li> <li>Serenity Crystal 16oz Wine Glass</li> <li>Serenity Crystal 19oz Wine Glass</li> <li>Serenity Crystal 22oz Wine Glass</li> <li>Eclisse 12oz Wine Glass</li> <li>Eclisse 14oz Wine Glass</li> </ul> <p>Both catering glass boxes are available in additional colour choices for special order. Minimum order and manufacturing lead times will apply.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping to your location for the medium or large catering glassware boxes:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:410 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-chef-instagram-accounts-to-follow The Best Chef Instagram Accounts to Follow <p>Instagram is such a fabulous platform to find new recipes to try, flavour combinations you&rsquo;d never think of and unusual plating&rsquo;s to bring your menu to the next level. If you&rsquo;re not on Instagram in a professional capacity, you should seriously consider it as a way to gain additional fans of your food and a crowdsourced way of testing what works for your mass audience. Here are 6 chef Instagram accounts to follow for inspiration:</p> <h3>1. <a href="https://instagram.com/chefjacqueslamerde/" target="_blank">@chefjacqueslamerde</a></h3> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://instagram.com/p/5fkhmOG-dN/" target="_top">IF I SIT DOWN AT ONE MORE DIMLY EDISON BULB-LIT RESTAURANT AND AM SERVED SOUSVIDE PORK BELLY W/ FRIED THINGS AND KIMCHI, I AM ACTUALLY GOIN 2 BE FORCED TO HURL MY MASON JAR OF AGED HOUSE MADE BITTERS INFUSED COCKTAIL AGAINST THE WALL!!! YO BROS ITS TIME 2 LEAVE THAT PLAYED OUT STUFF BEHIND!!! JOSE AND I TOOK PORK BELLY OFF THE MENU MONTHS AGO, AND HAVE REPLACED IT W/ SOMETHING SO SO NEXT LEVEL, ITS ACTUALLY SUPERSONIC!!!! ARTISINAL LUNCHMEATS!!!! YAASSS BROS, WE PLUGGED IN THE OL&rsquo; @EATNOMIKU FIRST GEN AND MADE OUR OWN MACARONI LOAF!!!! MACARONI STUDDED BOLOGNA, HAND-TORN WONDERBREAD, YELLO MUSTARD CAVIAR, PICKLED BABY ONIONS, HUNTS KETCHUP COULIS, MIRACLE WHIP EXPRESSIONS, TINY PICKLE CROSS-SECTIONS, DORITOS DYNAMITE NACHO PICOSO, CHEEZE WHIZ RIMMER!!!!! #lunchmeatgoessupersonic #nextlevel #soign&eacute; #theartofplating #gastroart #chefsofig #miraclewhip #doritos #cheezewhizrimmer #plateswagger #tweezers #negativespace #nomiku #sousvide #moleculargastronomy #artisan #slowfood #masonjars</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by @chefjacqueslamerde on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2015-07-23T21:12:06+00:00">Jul 23, 2015 at 2:12pm PDT</time></p> </div> </blockquote> <script src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js" async="" defer="defer"></script> <p>Chef Jacques La Merde is a tweezer genius who simultaneously pokes fun of high end dining while creating gorgeous plated dishes featuring ingredients such as hostess cupcakes, hot pockets and hidden valley ranch dressing. He&rsquo;s been featured on CNN, BuzzFeed, Eater, Vice and the London Times for his Instagram account.</p> <h3>2. <a href="https://instagram.com/bambambaklava/" target="_blank">@bambambaklava</a></h3> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://instagram.com/p/621GHBF9Y5/" target="_top">Chana Masala (Chick Peas in a spicy sauce) from my hands. One of my favorite things. 🔥 #Fuckthatsdelicious</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Action Bronson (@bambambaklava) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2015-08-26T18:30:49+00:00">Aug 26, 2015 at 11:30am PDT</time></p> </div> </blockquote> <script src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js" async="" defer="defer"></script> <p>Action Bronson is a full time rapper and a classically trained culinary chef with a video webseries on&nbsp;<a href="http://munchies.vice.com/author/action-bronson" target="_blank">Munchies</a> called Fuck, That&rsquo;s Delicious. Follow him to see his rap career and as he eats / cooks his way around his world tour.</p> <h3>3. <a href="https://instagram.com/gastroart/" target="_blank">@gastroart</a></h3> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://instagram.com/p/6GdrjbQZZw/" target="_top">Tuna, pink pepper, edible flowers, basil oil &amp; wasabi. Superb dish uploaded by @tadashi_takayama #gastroart</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Gastro Art (@gastroart) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2015-08-07T23:42:41+00:00">Aug 7, 2015 at 4:42pm PDT</time></p> </div> </blockquote> <script src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js" async="" defer="defer"></script> <p>Gastro Art is an Instagram account dedicated to aesthetically pleasing and gorgeously photographed pictures of food.</p> <h3>4. <a href="https://instagram.com/dan_churchill/" target="_blank">@dan_churchill</a></h3> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://instagram.com/p/6wcpiEKK-g/" target="_top">How good is pasta?!? What about "Swaghetti" Chilli Prawn Pasta!!! It is a serious healthy #GameChanger Which means we can all enjoy it. Click the link in my profile to watch how you can have it everyday ;) ... Xo DC</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Daniel Churchill (@dan_churchill) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2015-08-24T07:01:46+00:00">Aug 24, 2015 at 12:01am PDT</time></p> </div> </blockquote> <script src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js" async="" defer="defer"></script> <p>Dan Churchill is an Aussie born, US based chef who is the author of two cookbooks, and is currently in preproduction for his own TV series. He offers some great alternatives for gluten free cooking and wants to promote healthy cooking that&rsquo;s as delicious as it is healthy.</p> <h3>5. <a href="https://instagram.com/jamieoliver/" target="_blank">@jamieoliver</a></h3> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://instagram.com/p/6XQXJWK2xQ/" target="_top">#recipeoftheday my twist on a classic paella, with chicken &amp; chorizo for incredible flavour! Recipe up on jamieoliver.com guys JO xxx</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by Jamie Oliver (@jamieoliver) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2015-08-14T12:13:23+00:00">Aug 14, 2015 at 5:13am PDT</time></p> </div> </blockquote> <script src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js" async="" defer="defer"></script> <p>Do I even need to explain who Jamie Oliver is? The Naked Chef, and Healthy eating advocate shares information about his life, his new projects, his restaurants and of course simple, healthy and gorgeous food recipes.</p> <h3>6. <a href="https://instagram.com/aprilbloomfield/" target="_blank">@aprilbloomfield</a></h3> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-version="4"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;">&nbsp;</div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" href="https://instagram.com/p/x9PLVgypaU/" target="_top">Check out this delicious #roasted #carrot dish from my up coming book #agirlandhergreens in this months @saveurmag! ... Perfect for a light lunch this weekend !</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A photo posted by aprilbloomfield (@aprilbloomfield) on <time style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;" datetime="2015-01-17T13:31:38+00:00">Jan 17, 2015 at 5:31am PST</time></p> </div> </blockquote> <script src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js" async="" defer="defer"></script> <p>Chef Bloomfield is the reigning James Beard Best Chef New York City whose Instagram account features farm-fresh ingredients, gorgeous photography and stunning recipes from her upcoming cookbook &ldquo;a Girl and Her Greens&rdquo;.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Are there any other chef Instagram accounts you follow that we&rsquo;ve missed? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:409 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/2015-wedding-trends-now-out-of-style 2015 Wedding Trends Now Out of Style <p>Just as wedding trends can become the hot item of the season or year they can also die out just as fast. It seemed for the latter half of 2014 and beginning of 2015 &ndash; a lot of these trends were going strong. <a href="http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2015/08/overdone-wedding-trends-that-are-no-longer-popular.html" target="_blank">Brides.com</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://specialevents.com/blog/2015-wedding-trends-midyear-check" target="_blank">Special Events Magazine</a> and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gurleyevents.com/2015-wedding-trends/" target="_blank">Gurley Events</a> have predicted the 2015 wedding trends that are pass&eacute; with the help of event planners on the front lines.</p> <p>Check out the trends that are out of style that you may want to consider retiring from your inventory.</p> <h3>1. Patterned Cakes like Chevron, Stripes and Polka Dots (<a href="http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2015/08/overdone-wedding-trends-that-are-no-longer-popular.html" target="_blank">Source</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.joann.com/pretty-patterned-fondant-cake-how-to-sheet/0965875P148.html" target="_blank">Photo Source</a>)</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/patterned-wedding-cake.jpg" alt="Patterned Wedding Cake" width="600" height="680"></p> <h3>2. Blush Pink in favour of bolder metallic and jewel tones (<a href="http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2015/08/overdone-wedding-trends-that-are-no-longer-popular.html" target="_blank">Source</a> &amp; <a href="http://weddbook.com/media/2034650/pink-wed-wedding-pink-blush-pinterest" target="_blank">Photo Source</a>)</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/pink-wed-wedding-pink-blush-pinterest.jpg" alt="Blush Wedding" width="600" height="607"></p> <h3>3. Mirrors as centerpiece anchors (<a href="http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2015/08/overdone-wedding-trends-that-are-no-longer-popular.html" target="_blank">Source</a> &amp; <a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/80/7e/a8/807ea8356d02aa9e319dae81baf5fae6.jpg" target="_blank">Photo Source</a>)</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/mirrored-centerpiece.jpg" alt="Mirrored Centrepiece" width="236" height="354"></p> <h3>4. The Boho theme (<a href="http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2015/08/overdone-wedding-trends-that-are-no-longer-popular.html" target="_blank">Source</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.boho-weddings.com/2012/03/06/lighting-ideas-for-an-outdoor-wedding/" target="_blank">Photo Source</a>)</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/boho-wedding.jpg" alt="Boho Wedding" width="400" height="334"></p> <h3>5. Chalkboards for anything and everything (<a href="http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2015/08/overdone-wedding-trends-that-are-no-longer-popular.html" target="_blank">Source</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.shefinds.com/2014/9-wedding-trends-that-will-be-out-with-2014/candy-bar-2/#chalkboard-3" target="_blank">Source</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.bravobride.com/blog/wedding-chalkboard-sign-how-to/" target="_blank">Photo Source</a>)</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/wedding-chalkboard-sign.jpg" alt="Wedding Chalkboard" width="600" height="626"></p> <h3>6. The seated dinner is out &ndash; with strolling food stations becoming the trend for better networking (<a href="http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2015/08/overdone-wedding-trends-that-are-no-longer-popular.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/station-reception.jpg" alt="Station Reception" width="600" height="400"></p> <h3>7. Fake back dropped photo booths with cheap decorations to play with (<a href="http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2015/08/overdone-wedding-trends-that-are-no-longer-popular.html" target="_blank">Source</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.shefinds.com/2014/9-wedding-trends-that-will-be-out-with-2014/candy-bar-2/#photo-booth-4" target="_blank">Source</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.beautifulmatters.com/2013/03/fish-scale-photo-booth-backdrop-diy-props/" target="_blank">Photo Source</a>)</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/FishScaleBackdrop029b-Opt_zps19e69d76.jpg" alt="Fish Scale Background" width="600" height="800"></p> <h3>8. Candy Buffets (<a href="http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2015/08/overdone-wedding-trends-that-are-no-longer-popular.html" target="_blank">Source</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.shefinds.com/2014/9-wedding-trends-that-will-be-out-with-2014/candy-bar-2/" target="_blank">Source</a>)</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/Public_domain_candy_buffet_picture.jpg" alt="Candy Buffet" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>9. Mason Jars (<a href="http://specialevents.com/blog/2015-wedding-trends-midyear-check" target="_blank">Source</a>, <a href="http://www.shefinds.com/2014/9-wedding-trends-that-will-be-out-with-2014/candy-bar-2/#mason-jars-3" target="_blank">Source</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gurleyevents.com/2015-wedding-trends/" target="_blank">Source</a> &amp; <a href="http://blog.eversnapapp.com/7-ways-to-use-mason-jars-for-your-wedding/" target="_blank">Photo Source</a>)</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/mason-jar-glasses.jpg" alt="Mason Jar Glasses" width="600" height="405"></p> <h3>10. Burlap (<a href="http://www.shefinds.com/2014/9-wedding-trends-that-will-be-out-with-2014/candy-bar-2/#mason-jars-3" target="_blank">Source</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gurleyevents.com/2015-wedding-trends/" target="_blank">Source</a> &amp; <a href="https://inspiredbyweddings.wordpress.com/2011/05/21/mason-jars-anyone/" target="_blank">Photo Source</a>)</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/cocktail-tables-with-blue-mason-jars-500x333.jpg" alt="Burlap Tablecloths" width="500" height="333"></p> <h3>11. The Roaring &lsquo;20s / Great Gatsby theme (<a href="http://www.gurleyevents.com/2015-wedding-trends/" target="_blank">Source</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.bridalbar.com/real-weddings/engage13-great-gatsby-wedding" target="_blank">Photo Source</a>)</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/gatsby-themed-weddings.jpg" alt="Gatsby Themed Weddings" width="590" height="394"></p> <h3>12. Glowing Furniture (<a href="http://www.gurleyevents.com/2015-wedding-trends/" target="_blank">Source</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.bizbash.com/variety-glowing-furniture-effect-lighting-used-space-courtesy-cool/gallery/45473#.VdzBKvlViko" target="_blank">Photo Source</a>)</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/e13325EVENUE-2.jpg" alt="Glowing Furniture" width="600" height="368"></p> <h3>13. Macarons (<a href="http://www.gurleyevents.com/2015-wedding-trends/" target="_blank">Source</a>)</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/640px-Macarons,_French_made_mini_cakes.JPG" alt="Macarons" width="600" height="448"></p> <h3>14. Large elaborate weddings (<a href="http://www.gurleyevents.com/2015-wedding-trends/" target="_blank">Source</a> &amp; <a href="http://cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk/venue-hire/celebrations/asian-weddings" target="_blank">Photo Source</a>)</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/CHE-AsianWeddingTheCentaur.jpg" alt="Elaborate Wedding" width="600" height="400"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Are there any trends you&rsquo;re dying to see go out of style? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississaugahttps://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:408 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/questions-to-ask-when-ordering-event-supplies-from-the-united-states Questions to Ask When Ordering Event Supplies from the United States <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/truck.jpg" alt="Truck" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>We know we&rsquo;re not the only game in North America for&nbsp;<a href="/en/" target="_blank">event supplies</a> but we&rsquo;ve heard horror stories of our customer&rsquo;s thinking they&rsquo;re getting a good deal from the US only to find out it isn&rsquo;t the fairy tale they initially thought. We&rsquo;re all for trying to make our customer&rsquo;s lives and businesses better so we thought it made sense to compile a list of questions based on hidden fees / costs that are often found when buying from United States <a href="/en/" target="_blank">event equipment suppliers</a>.</p> <p>Here are questions to make sure you ask / costs you are aware of so you have the all-in pricing to compare against Canadian event supply companies.</p> <ol> <li>Do they have the items in stock?</li> <li>Do they charge a credit card processing fee? What is it?</li> <li>What is the exchange rate your credit card provider will charge to convert US Dollars to Canadian Dollars?</li> <li>Is there any minimum order quantities required?</li> <li>Do you have to pay for skids (if you are ordering skid volumes)?</li> <li>Where is the product shipping from?</li> <li>Do you have to pay shipping from their US warehouse to their Canadian warehouse and then from their Canadian warehouse to your location? Or do you only have to pay shipping from their US warehouse to your location?</li> <li>What customs fees, brokerage fees and duties are associated with the products you&rsquo;re buying? Most companies (ourselves included) know the duties and customs/brokerage fees associated with exporting products.</li> <li>How long will it take for them to ship your order?</li> <li>How long does it take once the order is shipped for the order to get to you?</li> </ol> <p>Hopefully this list gives you the questions needed to ensure you get the products you need for your rental inventory. If we&rsquo;re missing any questions &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="/en/contactus" target="_blank">let us know</a> so we can update the list!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in getting a quote for our <a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">banquet tables</a>, <a href="/en/chairs" target="_blank">event chairs</a>, <a href="/en/linens" target="_blank">event table cloths</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">porcelain</a> and <a href="/en/bone-china" target="_blank">bone china dinnerware</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/glass-stemware" target="_blank">crystal and glass stemware</a> or <a href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">stainless steel flatware</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:407 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-reduce-your-restaurants-energy-costs-infographic How to Reduce Your Restaurant's Energy Costs [Infographic] <p>Restaurants are notoriously tight on profit margins and every way of reducing operating expenses helps a restaurant&rsquo;s bottom line and equals more revenue. Energy costs can eat up a huge portion of a restaurant&rsquo;s operating expenses. There are a lot of energy sucking appliances that exist in a commercial kitchen.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered how a restaurant can reduce energy costs, then look no further than <a href="http://powerhousedynamics.com/resources/restaurant-energy-efficiency-infographic/" target="_blank">the infographic below from Powerhouse Dynamics</a>. They figured out which systems and appliances consume the most energy in a full-service restaurant.</p> <p>For example, they found that food preparation equipment accounts for 40% of a total restaurant&rsquo;s energy use, the most of any restaurant component. They also found that reducing energy use by 20% could increase profits by 10% - which is a huge percentage when the average restaurant&rsquo;s profit margin is 10%.</p> <p>Check it out to see savings tips on various appliances and systems in the kitchen and dining areas.</p> <div align="center"><a href="http://powerhousedynamics.com/resources/restaurant-energy-efficiency-infographic/"><img src="http://powerhousedynamics.com/files/8814/3628/6058/PowerhouseDynamics_Energy_Efficiency_Infographic.jpg" alt="&ldquo;Restaurant" width="600" height="3273" border="0" /><br />Presented By </a><a href="http://powerhousedynamics.com">Powerhouse Dynamics</a></div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Are there any energy optimization tips you use that aren&rsquo;t mentioned on this graphic? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:406 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/a-comprehensive-look-at-the-restaurant-technology-market A Comprehensive Look at the Restaurant Technology Market <p>It&rsquo;s no surprise that technology in any industry can be a huge blessing. I know there can be issues associated with technology but in general for society and businesses we are infinitely more productive (except when watching <a href="https://www.google.ca/search?q=cat+videos&amp;rlz=1C1LENP_enCA554CA556&amp;oq=cat+videos&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.1340j0j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;es_sm=122&amp;ie=UTF-8" target="_blank">too many cat videos</a>) and able to tackle things faster with less people more efficiently. The foodservice industry is no exception and there have emerged, over the past decades, POS systems, payment systems, back of the house systems, online ordering and delivery systems, front of the house systems and much much more. I found an infographic that provides a comprehensive view of all the different technology offerings available for the restaurant industry and thought it was worth sharing so that restaurant&rsquo;s had a frame of reference for who to evaluate when reviewing a new technology to implement. Check it out:</p> <div align="center"> <div class="visually_embed"><img class="visually_embed_infographic" src="http://visual.ly/node/image/232798?_w=540" alt="Restaurant Technology Market (2015)" /> <div class="visually_embed_cycle">&nbsp;</div> <script id="visually_embed_script_232798" class="visually_embed_script" src="http://a.visual.ly/api/embed/232798?width=540"></script> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Are there any restaurant-specific technologies you use that aren&rsquo;t mentioned on this graphic? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:405 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-does-a-60-inch-round-table-cost-in-canada How much does a 60 inch round table cost in Canada? <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/reserved-table.jpg" alt="Reserved Table" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>60 inch Round tables are a must-have when hosting any sort of event &ndash; whether it be a wedding, a meeting with dinner, a community centre gathering or another special event. Party rental companies, hotels, banquet halls and even churches and community centres know the benefits of having an inventory of 60 inch round folding tables in stock as they are one of the most popular sizes of round table. They fit a generous amount of people (generally 6-8) and allow guests the opportunity to easily socialize given the table shape. Because we supply thousands of companies across Canada with 5ft (60in) round folding tables in both wood and plastic, we recognize the importance of knowing how much to budget for new 5ft round tables. If your organization is in the market to replace your 60 inch round folding tables or are looking to make the switch from renting to owning, one of the first questions you&rsquo;ll likely ask is "How much does a 60 inch round table cost in Canada?" This post attempts to answer this important question so you can begin your buying process.</p> <h3><a href="/en/60-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">60 inch Round Wood Table</a></h3> <p>The range in pricing for 60 inch round wood tables will depend on how thick the table top is, the type of locking mechanism used to keep the legs erect, the material and thickness of the legs and the type of wood being used. 60 inch round wood folding tables will range in price from $129.95 to $329.95. Keep in mind that companies that sell primarily to commercial organizations will also provide volume discounts with the cost per table decreasing based on the larger number of tables being purchased.</p> <h3><a href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">60 inch Round Plastic Table</a></h3> <p>The range in pricing for 60 inch round plastic tables will depend on how thick the table top is, the type of locking mechanism used to keep the legs erect, as well as the material and thickness of the legs. Because of this, 60 inch round plastic folding tables will range in price from $110.00 to $158.95. As mentioned with 60in round wood folding tables, 60in round plastic folding tables also will have similar volume discounts from commercial focused companies.</p> <p>Hopefully this post gives you a good idea of the pricing available in the Canadian market for your refreshed 60 inch round table inventory.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We regularly ship both round plastic folding tables and round wood folding tables across the country as we have warehouses in Vancouver, BC and Mississauga, ON. If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote for pickup or shipped to a location of your choice for any of our 60 inch round tables:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:404 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-clean-vinyl-chiavari-cushions How to clean vinyl Chiavari cushions <p>The special event industry is made out to be a glamourous lifestyle full of parties but event rental and event venues know that there are times it can be nothing like what outsiders expect. An overlooked and often forgotten drawback is the amount of cleaning and maintenance that needs to go into rental inventory and event venue products to ensure they meet stringent customer needs. One of the worst things to clean on anything &ndash; Red Wine. Makes me cringe just thinking about staining something with it. But it is for that very reason that I decided it was time to stain a&nbsp;<a href="/en/vinyl-chiavari-chair-cushion" target="_blank">vinyl Chiavari cushion</a> with the stain of death and then attempt to clean it. Here&rsquo;s how it all went down.</p> <p>1. I poured (while cringing) remnants of a red wine bottle onto a white vinyl Chiavari cushion.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/Vinyl-Chiavari-Cushion-Red-Wine-Stain.jpg" alt="Vinyl Chiavari Chair Cushion with Red Wine Stain" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>2. I then let the wine stay on the cushion for 2 hours</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/output_mwn8bW.gif" alt="Wine Staining" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>3. I wiped the wine off the cushion and proceeded to let it sit untreated for 2 days</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/Vinyl-Chiavari-Cushion-Red-Wine-Stain-AfterSitting2Days.jpg" alt="Red Wine Stain after Sitting 2 Days" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>4. I took a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser damp with water to the cushion &ndash; this seemed to get the darker small stains out but the larger stains lasting yellow marks on the vinyl.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/Vinyl-Chiavari-Cushion-Red-Wine-Stain-withMagic-Eraser.jpg" alt="Vinyl Cushion with Red Wine Stain" width="600" height="800"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/Vinyl-Chiavari-Cushion-Red-Wine-Stain-afterMagic-Eraser.jpg" alt="Red Wine Stain After Magic Eraser" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>5. I decided to try another step and gather the following materials: a clean white rag, bleach and the stained cushion</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/Vinyl-Chiavari-Cushion-Red-Wine-Stain-Bleach-Rag.jpg" alt="Red Wine Stain Bleach and Rag" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>6. I made a solution of &frac12; cup of bleach with 2 cups of filtered water and put the rag in it to soak</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/White-Rag-in-Bleach-Solution.jpg" alt="White Rag in Bleach Solution" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>7. Once the rag was fully soaked I wrung it out so it was still wet but not dripping and lay it on the stained vinyl for 1 hr.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/White-Rag-with-Bleach-Solution-on-Vinyl-Chiavari-Cushion.jpg" alt="White Rag with Bleach Solution on Vinyl Chiavari Cushion" width="600" height="800"></p> <p>8. DING! Once the hour was up I took off the rag, wiped the cushion down and it looked as good as new</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/Clean-Vinyl-Chiavari-Cushion.jpg" alt="Clean Vinyl Chiavari Chair Cushion" width="600" height="800"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Interested in vinyl Chiavari chair cushions? We have regular&nbsp;<a href="/en/vinyl-chiavari-chair-cushion" target="_blank">vinyl Chiavari cushions</a> that attach to Chiavari chairs with Velcro tabs or <a href="/en/plywood-base-chiavari-chair-cushion" target="_blank">vinyl plywood based Chiavari chair cushions</a>. If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:403 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/infographic-how-to-increase-front-of-house-productivity [Infographic] How to Increase Front of House Productivity <p>A restaurant has to work like a well-oiled machine in order to properly function and turn tables enough to make a profit. While certain measures can be taken to optimize the back of the house, ensuring the front of the house is also running smoothly helps guarantee that customers are being promptly and properly handled and repeat business can occur.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chefworks.com/" target="_blank">Chefworks.com</a> created a great infographic on tips to increase Front of the House Productivity to not only increase a restaurant&rsquo;s revenues but also the wait staffs'.</p> <div align="center"> <div class="visually_embed"><img class="visually_embed_infographic" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://visual.ly/node/image/165578?_w=540" alt="How to Increase Productivity on the Dining Floor" /> <div class="visually_embed_cycle">by <a href="http://visual.ly/users/eshagoyal24?utm_source=visually_embed" target="_blank">eshagoyal24</a>.</div> <script id="visually_embed_script_165578" class="visually_embed_script" src="http://a.visual.ly/api/embed/165578?width=540"></script> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Have you found any tips that help your front of house? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:402 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/suggestions-for-venue-site-visits Suggestions for Venue Site Visits <p>It&rsquo;s no big secret that the event venue space is extremely competitive. In the Greater Toronto Area alone there are over 2000 event venues for event and meeting planners to choose from. Being able to differentiate your venue from the pack and create a memorable site visit helps keep your site top of mind with your target market. A sales &amp; marketing coordinator at a banquet hall&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/grp/post/94212-5800604471071358977" target="_blank">posed a question on LinkedIn</a> asking fellow industry professionals what a good giveaway would be besides just the standard portfolio / brochure. Here&rsquo;s what some of the commenters had to say:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/gift-cards.jpg" alt="Gift Cards" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>If you have a separate restaurant onsite, a gift card for a free meal or free appetizer / dessert with entr&eacute;e</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/chocolates.jpg" alt="Chocolates" width="600" height="429"></p> <p>A small bag of chocolates or snacks to go &ndash; even better are chocolates branded with your logo</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/USB-key.jpg" alt="USB Key" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>A custom USB flash drive is a great way to share a creative presentation with your guests that they can check out later and re-use the drive in the future.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/bottled-water.jpg" alt="Bottled Water" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>Custom labeled bottled water makes a great giveaway item and promotes your brand or event relatively inexpensively</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/logoed-mug.jpg" alt="Logo Mug" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>I think a mug is always a good gift, they're going to go back to the office and leave it on their desk, so when they have an event to plan they'll see it and think of you.</p> <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/squeeze-tube-lip-gloss-4imprint.jpg" alt="Logo Lip Balm" width="500" height="311"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.4imprint.ca/tag/317/Lip-Balm/product/C130156/Squeeze-Tube-Lip-Balm" target="_blank">4imprint.ca</a></p> <p>Breath spray or chap-stick with your logo is a good gift</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/pen-and-pad.jpg" alt="Pen and Pad of Paper" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>A nice recycled pad and pen.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/custom-mouse-pad-vistaprint.jpg" alt="Custom Mouse Pad" width="600" height="413"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.vistaprint.ca/studio.aspx?template=120840_679&amp;ag=True&amp;ag_category_id=1420&amp;xnav=previews&amp;xnid=image_50&amp;rd=1&amp;alt_doc_id=9XDG8-G3A96-8M3" target="_blank">Vistaprint.ca</a></p> <p>One Item we have had luck with is a custom printed mouse pads. You can target any promotion you want to. We use it to promote our take home dinner program. Even with the new optical mice you still need to use a pad. We make the message very short and sweet along with the easiest way to contact us.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/3_geo_giftbag.jpg" alt="Gift Bags" width="600" height="401"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2014/07/printable-geometric-gift-bags/" target="_blank">Oh Happy Day</a></p> <p>A goodie bag for their drive or flight home filled with small snacks with custom wrapping with your logo, small juice or water bottle again with your logo and a little something that they can use over and over with your logo, such as a pocket lint brunch, compact mirror, sanitizes, or note pads.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/leather-coaster.JPG" alt="Leather Coasters" width="600" height="600"></p> <p align="center">Photo source: <a href="http://www.ovationgroup.ca/en/product/Lugano-Coaster-Set-549804.html#.Vcj5xflViko" target="_blank">Ovation Group</a></p> <p>A leather coaster with your logo on it for their desk.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/multi-pen-holder.JPG" alt="Desk Organizer" width="500" height="500"></p> <p align="center">Photo source: <a href="http://www.ovationgroup.ca/en/product/Solo-Docking-Station-543093.html#.Vcj-4vlViko" target="_blank">Ovation Group</a></p> <p>A desktop multi pen holder.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/phone-charger.jpg" alt="Phone Charger" width="600" height="600"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.4imprint.ca/search/phone charger/product/C120632/Portable-Power-Bank-2200-mAh" target="_blank">4imprint.ca</a></p> <p>In thinking more about what event planner&rsquo;s need, my suggestion is handing out on-the-go phone chargers such as <a href="http://www.4imprint.ca/search/phone charger/product/C120632/Portable-Power-Bank-2200-mAh" target="_blank">this one</a>. Event planners and meeting organizers are constantly on the go and don&rsquo;t always have an office / home base to always dock at. Being able to provide this helpful and considerate giveaway may give you the edge you need to win their business.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Any other suggestions that you think would work or that you&rsquo;d appreciate getting? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:401 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/infographic-the-ultimate-guide-to-restaurant-reviews-and-ratings Infographic The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Reviews and Ratings <p>Part of managing a restaurant includes a marketing component &ndash; especially if you&rsquo;re not part of a large franchise. With the advent of social media and online reviews, diners can instantly become food critics &ndash; potentially making or breaking your restaurant&rsquo;s reputation. Restaurant patrons rely on others recommendations to determine what restaurants they try out so staying competitive by engaging online with your customers is extremely important. Check out this infographic to learn more about reviews and ratings are shaping the foodservice industry and get some tips on how to manage your online reviews.</p> <div align="center"> <div class="visually_embed"><img class="visually_embed_infographic" src="http://visual.ly/node/image/227180?_w=540" alt="The Ultimate Guide: Restaurant Reviews and Ratings" /> <div class="visually_embed_cycle">&nbsp;</div> <script id="visually_embed_script_227180" class="visually_embed_script" src="http://a.visual.ly/api/embed/227180?width=540"></script> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Do you have any suggestions on how you manage your online reviews? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:400 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-many-chiavari-chairs-fit-at-a-48-round-table How many Chiavari chairs fit at a 48" round table? <p>While not often used for events, 48&rdquo; round tables can be perfect if you&rsquo;re wanting a more intimate setting with less people per table for better conversations. We had a prospect come to our site asking how many Chiavari chairs fit at a 48&rdquo; round table and I thought what better way to answer their question than to blog about it.</p> <p>In general our&nbsp;<a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chairs</a> have the following measurements:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/Chiavari-Chair-Dimensions.jpg" alt="Resin Chiavari Chair Dimensions" width="465" height="700"></p> <p>Our&nbsp;<a href="/en/wood-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">wood Chiavari chairs</a> have the following dimensions:</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/wood-chiavari-chair-measurements.jpg" alt="Wood Chiavari Chair Dimensions" width="500" height="667"></p> <p>Here&rsquo;s how many resin Chiavari chairs fit around a 48 inch round table:</p> <p>With ample room and no straddling table legs 4 Chiavari chairs fit around a 48 inch round table.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/4-chiavaris-around-48-inch-round-table.jpg" alt="4 Resin Chairs around 48 Inch Table" width="500" height="667"></p> <p>If you&rsquo;re looking to fit the maximum amount of people possible at a 48 inch round table with people straddling table legs, 6 resin Chiavari&rsquo;s are the maximum number that can fit around a 48&rdquo; table.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/6-chiavaris-around-48-inch-round-table.jpg" alt="6 Resin Chiavari Chairs around 48 inch Table" width="500" height="667"></p> <p>Here&rsquo;s how many wood Chiavari chairs fit around a 48 inch round table:</p> <p>With ample room and no straddling table legs 4 Chiavari chairs fit around a 48 inch round table.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/4-wood-chiavaris-around-48-inch-round-table.jpg" alt="4 Wood Chiavari Chairs around 48 inch Table" width="500" height="667"></p> <p>With no room and people straddling table legs, 6 wood Chiavari&rsquo;s is the maximum number that can fit around a 48 inch round table.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/6-wood-chiavaris-around-48-inch-round-table.jpg" alt="6 Wood Chiavari Chairs around 48 inch Table" width="500" height="667"></p> <p>Hope this helps you visualize how many people can fit in a room with Chiavari chairs around 48 inch round tables.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for resin Chiavari chairs or wood Chiavari chairs:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:399 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-put-on-a-chiavari-chair-cushion-cover How to put on a chiavari chair cushion cover after washing <p>Party Rental Companies and Banquet Halls often buy more than one colour of <a href="/en/fabric-chiavari-chair-cushion">fabric chiavari chair cushion</a> so that their customers have different options for their events. What is so great about chiavari chair cushions is the ability for companies to take them off the foam cushion and clean the exterior cover. We&rsquo;ve heard from some customers that while taking off the cover can be easy, putting the cover back on the cushion is a whole other story. Here&rsquo;s how to put on a chiavari chair cushion cover after washing/cleaning it.</p> <p>1. Take foam cushion out of the fabric chiavari cushion cover</p> <p><img src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/foam-cushion-out-of-fabric-chiavair-cushion-cover.jpg" alt="foam cushion from fabric chiavari cushion" width="500" height="266"></p> <p>2. Put fabric chiavari chair cushion covers in the washing machine&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/WashingMachine.jpg" alt="washing-machine" width="500" height="597"></p> <p>3. Wrap foam cushion in plastic wrap&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/foam-chiavari-cushion-plastic-wrapped.jpg" alt="foam-cushion-wrapped-in-plastic-wrap" width="500" height="572"></p> <p>4. Put Chiavari Chair Cushion cover in the dryer</p> <p>5. Insert foam cushion into dry chiavari chair cushion cover</p> <p><img src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/Fabric-chiavari-cushion-plastic-wrapped.jpg" alt="fabric chiavari cushion with foam insert" width="500" height="440"></p> <p>Where the plastic wrap really shines is after the cushion is in the cover. It is much, much easier to adjust the cover so that the seams and sides line up where they&rsquo;re supposed to than on a plain foam cushion. The foam grabs the fabric too much without the aid of the plastic wrap.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p><em><strong>Do you do something differently to easily put the cushions back in? Share with us by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our timeline on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply">Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga">Google</a>.&nbsp;</strong></em></p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:398 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/infographic-understanding-different-restaurant-patrons-behaviour [Infographic] Understanding Different Restaurant Patrons Behaviour <p>Restaurants have to cater to all types of demographics, special needs and dietary restrictions. Having a helpful visual diagram that showcases the different ways restaurants can best serve the more challenging patrons can be a gift. Restauranteurs may even want to consider sending this out to their front of house as a helpful reminder of tricks and tips they can use to keep everyone from young children to seniors, special needs and dietary restrictions happy.</p> <div align="center"> <div class="visually_embed"><img class="visually_embed_infographic" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="Understanding the Needs of Different Customer Types" /> <div class="visually_embed_cycle">by <a href="http://visual.ly/users/eshagoyal24?utm_source=visually_embed" target="_blank">eshagoyal24</a>.</div> <script id="visually_embed_script_170631" class="visually_embed_script" src="http://a.visual.ly/api/embed/170631?width=540"></script> </div> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Do you have any tips that weren&rsquo;t included? Share with us by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:397 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-melamine-serving-trays-now-in-stock New Melamine Serving Trays now in Stock <p>For those unfamiliar with melamine, this type of material is perfect for banquet halls, hotels, caterers and restaurants looking to serve family style or food buffet service. Because porcelain breakage or chipping can become such a costly problem, melamine can be the perfect solution to this issue. One of the issues that causes the hospitality market often turns their nose up on melamine serving trays is the fact it often looks too plastic. We&rsquo;ve solved that problem by meticulously picking our melamine supplier who manufactures&nbsp;<a href="/en/melamine-platters-and-bowls" target="_blank">melamine serving trays</a> that are almost identical in look to porcelain.</p> <p>To date, we&rsquo;ve stocked melamine serveware in larger sizes such the 20&rdquo; square melamine platter. Now available, and new to our inventory is 3 new melamine pieces.</p> <h3><a href="/en/21-x-6-melamine-serving-tray">21&rdquo; x 6&rdquo; Rectangular Melamine Platter</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/21x6-melamine-serving-tray.jpg" alt="21inch x 6inch Melamine Platter" width="600" height="308"></p> <p>Sku: M0970 Weight: 2.94lbs</p> <h3><a href="/en/13-x-8375-melamine-platter" target="_blank">13&rdquo; x 8&rdquo; Rectangular Platter</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/13-melamine-platter.JPG" alt="13 inch x 8 inch Melamine Platter" width="600" height="421"></p> <p>Sku: M0965 Weight: 1.80lbs</p> <h3><a href="/en/melamine-ramekin" target="_blank">2.6" Melamine Dipping Bowl</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/2point6inch-dipping-dish.jpg" alt="2.6 Inch DIpping Bowl" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Sku: M1125 Weight: .1lbs</p> <p>All these pieces are durable and break resistant, commercial dishwasher safe and lightweight.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:396 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/can-ivory-tablecloths-be-bleached Can Ivory Tablecloths be Bleached? <p>We recently had a customer ask us a question that we hadn&rsquo;t been asked before and I thought it was a perfect opportunity to figure out the answer.&nbsp;<a href="/en/polyester-linens" target="_blank">Ivory tablecloths</a> either to use in a restaurant, hotel or banquet hall, or rent out to customers, inevitably will face staining of all sorts. While optimally the best time to deal with a stain is as soon as it has happened, the odds of that happening are extremely slim. Restaurants, hotels and banquet halls can&rsquo;t yank the tablecloth off the table until the cheque is settled or the event is complete, and party rental companies often don&rsquo;t receive their linen rentals back until the following day of the special event. Our customer asked &ldquo;can ivory tablecloths be bleached?&rdquo; and so we sought to find out whether they can be.</p> <h3>Step 1:</h3> <p>Red wine is spilled on the tablecloth (what a waste of red wine!)</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/Ivory-tablecloth-with-red-wine-stain.jpg" alt="Ivory Tablecloth with Red Wine Stain" width="500" height="375"></p> <h3>Step 2:</h3> <p>Red wine stain is left overnight to re-create a possible customer scenario</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/red-wine-on-ivory-tablecloth-overnight2.gif" alt="Red Wine on Tablecloth Overnight" width="500" height="375"></p> <h3>Step 3:</h3> <p>Put ivory tablecloth in washing machine. I have a washing machine with a built-in bleach dispenser so detergent was added to built-in detergent dispenser and 1/3 cup bleach was added to the built-in bleach dispenser. Setting was set to hot water. If you don&rsquo;t have a built-in bleach dispenser machines, pour the bleach directly into the wash water after the wash cycle has begun but before adding your clothes. This will ensure the bleach is evenly dispersed through the water and not just onto the tablecloth in spots.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/08/WashingMachine.jpg" alt="Washing Machine" width="500" height="597"></p> <h3>Step 4:</h3> <p>Here&rsquo;s what the ivory tablecloth looks like when bleached.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/ivory-tablecloth-bleached.jpg" alt="Ivory Tablecloth Bleached" width="500" height="446"></p> <p>So as you can see ivory tablecloths can be bleached!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Have you had a different result bleaching ivory tablecloths? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a></p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:395 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/why-some-restaurants-fail-while-others-succeed Why Some Restaurants Fail While Others Succeed <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/restaurant.jpg" alt="Restaurant" width="600" height="400">It&rsquo;s not a big secret that the restaurant industry is full of sudden closures from new and cornerstone establishments. According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.npdgroup.ca/wps/portal/npd/ca/news/press-releases/canadians-taste-for-chain-restaurants-causes-independents-to-close-doors/" target="_blank">the NPD Group</a> &ldquo;853 restaurants closed their doors between 2012 and 2013, the majority of which were independent establishments.&rdquo; So it begs the question &ndash; why do some restaurants fail while others succeed? How can new foodservice operators and even existing foodservice operators ensure their establishment doesn&rsquo;t go under as well? We take a look at some of the reasons why failure occurs as heard through&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/AskCulinary/comments/39aqf9/can_we_discuss_why_some_restaurants_fail_while/" target="_blank">this Reddit discussion</a> in the hopes we can help others avoid similar issues.</p> <p><em>&ldquo;&hellip;by far the biggest reason for failure is poor staff management. A lot of chefs, especially, have a bit of a penchant for poor interpersonal skills. That makes your line a revolving door, lessens food quality, and increases personnel costs due to training time and onboarding procedures.</em></p> <p><em>Basically, it's super important to be able to keep your employees paid and happy. Seems obvious, but at some places it's the first thing to go after the fun of a being a new restaurant fades away.&rdquo;</em></p> <h4>- <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/AskCulinary/comments/39aqf9/can_we_discuss_why_some_restaurants_fail_while/cs1s6zq" target="_blank">WitOfTheIrish</a></h4> <p><em>&ldquo;A big problem is that not all good chefs do not have the skill set to be good restaurateurs.</em></p> <p><em>Chefs go to school to learn how to cook. So much more goes into running a restaurant.</em></p> <p><em>HR skills: how to hire and train a team. Comply with myriad laws to avoid lawsuits. Delegate management tasks. Set pay scales and job descriptions. When to fire an employee. Finance: how to make a realistic budget and business plan. What gross margin do I need given fixed costs like rent &amp; utilities. Taxes and how and when do I pay them (FICA, unemployment, sales), credit card providers are like used car salesmen, how to get a decent deal, How much working capital do I need? IT: what system to buy, how to keep it running. Buying: how to buy supplies, how much of X to have on hand so that we don't run out, but pretty much always have it in stock, but perishables don't perish.&rdquo;</em>*</p> <h4>- <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/AskCulinary/comments/39aqf9/can_we_discuss_why_some_restaurants_fail_while/cs2jzcl" target="_blank">Wilawah</a></h4> <p>* Note: Another&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/AskCulinary/comments/39aqf9/can_we_discuss_why_some_restaurants_fail_while/cs2pnb8" target="_blank">Reddit user</a> made a good point that any culinary school worth its salt teaches all of the above business skills required to run a restaurant. What I&rsquo;d argue is that a lot of chefs who become restaurateurs aren&rsquo;t necessarily culinary school graduates. A lot of Chefs work their way up from dishwasher / busboy with a love and passion for cooking and are not always fortunate enough to have a great mentor to guide them in the business aspects of running a restaurant. Another large number just want to open a restaurant because they think it&rsquo;ll be a good business venture.</p> <p><em>&ldquo;Poor staff management is rampant. I don't work in a restaurant but almost my whole family does, and it's always horror stories of incompetent people, people who steal, are lazy, rude, etc. whoever does the hiring there seems to drop the ball half the time.&rdquo;</em></p> <h4>- <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/AskCulinary/comments/39aqf9/can_we_discuss_why_some_restaurants_fail_while/cs1uapf" target="_blank">Zoklar</a></h4> <p><em>&ldquo;It has been proven through numerous studies that a "revolving-door" staff will lead to more errors, lower performance, and poorer service. This applies to all fields including healthcare, restaurants, and hospitality.&rdquo;</em></p> <h4>- <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/AskCulinary/comments/39aqf9/can_we_discuss_why_some_restaurants_fail_while/cs254cp" target="_blank">newtothelyte</a></h4> <p><em>&ldquo;Success? I've only worked in a couple restaurants, but as a lover of food and the dining experience, this is my take.</em></p> <p><em>*#1 You have to get people in the door. The biggest part of this is word of mouth. It used to be newspaper reviews, but these days it has to be social media. Issue coupons, have specials, hang a sign bigger than Jesus, just get people in the door. Location can be a drawback here. Half the restaurants people tell me that went out of business prompt me to say "What? I didn't know there was a restaurant there." If that's your restaurant, you were doomed to fail.</em></p> <p><em>*#2 Once people are in the door, you have to give provide them with a good experience. Food is only a part of this! Seating should be prompt. Staff should be friendly but not chatty. Even if the food is mind-blowingly great, it should provide a value to the customer. People like to experience a restaurant. Don't be boring. Don't be annoying. Don't be dirty. Don't suck. The restaurant is the golden platter that the food lays upon. Try to make it special.</em></p> <p><em>*#3 The staff. Management has to have a serious head on its shoulders. Kitchens are hotbeds of human drama. When I worked in a kitchen, the staff was having sex with the staff. The waitresses were doing coke in the bathroom. The dishwasher was selling weed out the back door. It's chaos. The management has to have the reins of that rodeo. They have to reward the good and trim the bad. It has to be harsh but fair. Not many people fit the mold of a restaurant manager. Things can go south very, very quickly.</em></p> <p><em>*#4 The food. I've put up with restaurants which failed on points 1 through 3 simply because I love their food. You have a restaurant. You are allowed to try to amaze me with food. You are not allowed to serve cold, unseasoned, dirty, nasty, average bullshit. And be honest. If a menu item sucks, cut it. I hate restaurants where the menu is too big. No cook or chef can do everything well. Make it narrow, but special. Don't try to be everything to everyone. If the people love it, listen to them and move in that direction. Do what you do, and do it well.</em></p> <p><em>If you meet all those criteria, I may visit your restaurant more than once.&rdquo;</em></p> <h4>- <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/AskCulinary/comments/39aqf9/can_we_discuss_why_some_restaurants_fail_while/cs1vdqp" target="_blank">my_cat_joe</a></h4> <p><em>&ldquo;I am almost convinced that restaurants don't fail, locations fail. I have been to plenty of restaurants that should be failing that are thriving because of their location and conversely plenty of restaurants that should thrive that do not because of the location. The location ties in to the demographic you will be serving, the rent or cost of ownership, the availability of goods and staffing, the amount of traffic and accessibility (ie. adequate parking, public transport, foot traffic), and very importantly what other establishments will be competing.</em></p> <p><em>Sure everything else matters, a lot, but without a good or at least acceptable location any business especially the restaurant can be doomed from the get go.&rdquo;</em></p> <h4>- <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/AskCulinary/comments/39aqf9/can_we_discuss_why_some_restaurants_fail_while/cs1stsp" target="_blank">shakedownshakin</a></h4> <p><em>&ldquo;&hellip;Location makes a big difference.</em></p> <p><em>-Even with good location, if your food is crap you can still fail. I've seen it happen many times in the BX food court area. It's not a guaranteed fail, but it definitely won't help things.</em></p> <p><em>-Poor customer service can help contribute to a business failure. You can somewhat overcome that with excellent food. Usually if your customer service isn't up to par than your kitchen/food isn't either. Again there are exceptions, but those (from my experience) tend to be few and far between.</em></p> <p><em>-Pricing can put people off as well. High prices in the wrong location will bring in fewer customers. Word of mouth can spread to bring people in. However it is harder to do.</em></p> <p><em>-Fads can kill/severely hurt a place as well. You can open up a place when a fad hits. Then when everyone decides they're tired of it, you're stuck if you don't change. Which can be a difficult thing to do for some. Especially if it is a whole new concept.&rdquo;</em></p> <h4>- <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/AskCulinary/comments/39aqf9/can_we_discuss_why_some_restaurants_fail_while/cs2h7ix" target="_blank">Geawiel</a></h4> <p><em>&ldquo;A lot of small businesses fail, its not just restaurants. Being able to cook tasty food is rarely the only thing that makes a restaurant succeed. At the end of the day, a restaurant is still a business and needs the fundamentals to succeed. Workflow, budgeting, marketing and so on. If you are not working on the restaurant as a business and working in the restaurant then more than likely it wont make it. (Work on your business not in your business).&rdquo;</em></p> <h4>- <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/AskCulinary/comments/39aqf9/can_we_discuss_why_some_restaurants_fail_while/cs214nd" target="_blank">clear831</a></h4> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Do you agree with the reasons above? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:394 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/wedding-colour-trends-from-the-present-and-past-15-years-infographic Wedding Colour Trends from the Present and Past 15 Years (Infographic) <p>Wedding colour trends are at the forefront of every mind related to the wedding industry. The foremost colour authorities choose the colour of the year, high fashion and home d&eacute;cor helps to set the trends and it bleeds into the wedding industry. What&rsquo;s interesting to see is that everyone&rsquo;s always interested in the trendiest colour of the season and not what&rsquo;s been trendy across many different years and thus has staying power. A study like this is particularly important to vendors selling to the wedding industry such as party rental companies as it helps determine the colour choices they should be making investments in that will get them the biggest return on their investment and even better, the most rental turns possible.</p> <p>I found this infographic that visually showcases the wedding colour trends over the past 15 years. It&rsquo;s an illuminating graphic that also brings to light the fact that colour choices for brides are exploding now. There&rsquo;s more colours to choose from than ever before. Check it out below:</p> <div align="center"> <div class="visually_embed"><img class="visually_embed_infographic" alt="Wedding Colour Trends " /> <div class="visually_embed_cycle">&nbsp;</div> <script id="visually_embed_script_84687" class="visually_embed_script" src="http://a.visual.ly/api/embed/84687?width=540"></script> </div> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>What colour trends are you seeing? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:393 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/pearl-white-dinnerware-back-in-stock-2 Pearl White Dinnerware Back in Stock <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/Pearl-White-Set-5-web.jpg" alt="Pearl White Porcelain" width="400" height="400">For those not familiar with this dinnerware line,&nbsp;<a href="/en/pearl-white" target="_blank">Pearl White Dinnerware</a> is our budget friendly dinnerware collection for party rental companies, banquet halls and restaurants. It features straight lines, classic styling and offers the ability for any company in need of tabletop supplies to lower their operating expenses associated with their dishes.</p> <p>Early this event season we had a customer completely wipe us out of a number of our pearl white dinnerware items by requiring thousands of pieces for an event. We placed another order almost immediately and I&rsquo;m pleased to announce that our Pearl White dinnerware is now back in stock!</p> <p>Now back in stock:</p> <ul> <li>Pearl White 6&rdquo; Side Plate &ndash; $1.10</li> <li>Pearl White 7.5&rdquo; Dessert Plate &ndash; $1.20</li> <li>Pearl White 9&rdquo; Salad Plate &ndash; $1.50</li> <li>Pearl White 10.25&rdquo; Dinner Plate &ndash; $2.50</li> <li>Pearl White 6&rdquo; Bowl &ndash; $1.55</li> <li>Pearl White Soup Plate &ndash; $1.85</li> <li>Pearl White Rim Soup Plate &ndash; $1.85</li> <li>Pearl White Bell Cup &amp; Saucer &ndash; $2.00</li> <li>Pearl White Can Cup &amp; Saucer &ndash; $2.00</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our Pearl White dinnerware collection including shipping to a location of your choice:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:392 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-hire-good-line-cooks How to Hire Good Line Cooks <p><img style="float: right;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/cool-vent-300.jpg" alt="Line Chef" width="300" height="277">Reliable line cooks can be hard to find between the lazy and entitled line cooks out there. Finding a good cook that fits in with the team and has the work ethic and motivation to work in a restaurant are worth their weight in gold. But actually finding them is another story. Here&rsquo;s some tips to use when weeding through the applicants as heard through this <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/KitchenConfidential/comments/3abca9/how_to_hire_good_line_cooks/?sort=top" target="_blank">Reddit thread</a>.</p> <h3>Look in-house for star performers</h3> <p>People in house more than likely already get along with the team and have an idea of how the back of house functions. Reddit user&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/KitchenConfidential/comments/3abca9/how_to_hire_good_line_cooks/csbc7r7" target="_blank">valicat</a> has great advice &ldquo;Check out the Dishwashers. They're trainable, they'll do anything you tell them, they already have a sense for how things work at your restaurant, and they probably are dying to not be dishwashers anymore.&rdquo;</p> <h3>Create a short quiz for reading comprehension among other things</h3> <p>Providing a brief 10 minute questionnaire and asking questions like &ldquo;why use a water bath for dessert&rdquo; &ndash; not only will this give you an idea of their knowledge levels for cooking but it can also give you an idea of their attitudes. Some cooks may think a test is beneath them and that&rsquo;s what you&rsquo;re looking to weed out. You want a line cook with a passion for cooking and who wants to be a sponge and learn everything they can get their hands on.</p> <p>Reddit user&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/KitchenConfidential/comments/3abca9/how_to_hire_good_line_cooks/csbfqup" target="_blank">Nonyabiness</a> states (NSFW) <em>&ldquo;One of the places I worked at in the past had exactly this, except it was a 5 or so page written test. They were very competitive and one of the best places in town.</em></p> <p><em>Asked questions about how to make the basic mother sauces, proper food storage, temps for different proteins, etc. Even a few questions like "It's a busy Friday night and "x" happens. What do you do?"</em></p> <p><em>It was a pain in the ass to sit there for an hour and complete the test, but I'll tell you that every cook in that kitchen was spot fucking on. The test was a great way to weed out idiots, and the lazy people would see the test and just walk out the door.&rdquo;</em></p> <h3>Do a test run</h3> <p>This will quickly weed out who can follow a recipe, keep their station organized and clean etc. It also helps show how logical they are, how they interact with other staff, and whether they can organize cooking times to ensure all aspects of a meal hit the plate at the same time. From Reddit user <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/KitchenConfidential/comments/3abca9/how_to_hire_good_line_cooks/csbjykt" target="_blank">JacquesBo</a>&rsquo;s experience, a test run can definitely be of benefit to you. <em>&ldquo;We did a test run with a guy, couldn't follow a recipe, or the notes he wrote himself, or damn near anything else. Lasted 2 shifts!&rdquo;</em></p> <h3>Qualities to look for:</h3> <p>Look for willingness to learn, passion for cooking, honesty, work ethic, and task comprehension. As Reddit user&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/KitchenConfidential/comments/3abca9/how_to_hire_good_line_cooks/csb71ry" target="_blank">Che_FJ</a> says <em>&ldquo;longevity - 2-3 years in a previous job is almost too good to ask for now, I look for someone who left their job for a better one (not necessarily a better paying job) and how they left the first job.&rdquo;</em> If you take the time to train someone who&rsquo;s got a desire to learn you might end up with a line cook like Reddit user&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/KitchenConfidential/comments/3abca9/how_to_hire_good_line_cooks/csb6zqo" target="_blank">hudson27</a> <em>&ldquo;I went for an interview at 18, with a BS resume and only a few years kitchen experience (mostly dishwashing and prep). The chef asked me to go through the motions of julienning an onion. I had no idea what I was doing, and they immediately turned me down.</em></p> <p><em>Next day, I went to another interview, and they asked me some other relatively basic kitchen question, and I just had to tell them that I had little experience or knowledge on the line. He asked me, "But you want to learn? And you want to cook? That and honesty is pretty rare in young kids today, you got the job."</em></p> <p><em>Been working there 3 years now and am about to go for my culinary arts degree next fall. More importantly though, my chef loves me because he trained me to do everything his way, and I'm always asking him questions and learning more.&rdquo;</em></p> <p>Hopefully this article gave you a start for how to hire a good line cook to join your back of house!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Did we miss a hiring tip that&rsquo;s worth including? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:391 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/problems-with-aluminum-chiavari-chairs Problems with Aluminum Chiavari Chairs <p><img style="float: right;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/aluminumgoldfront-1.jpg" alt="Gold Aluminum Chiavari Chair" width="200" height="300">We&rsquo;ve written about&nbsp;<a href="/en/aluminum-chiavari-chairs-vs-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Aluminum Chiavari Chairs</a> in the past, and there is certainly a business case for a company buying aluminum chairs. But we also like to talk about the problems that can be associated with products &ndash; so that prospective buyers have a real idea of what they can expect in the product they&rsquo;re buying. This time around we&rsquo;re talking about the problems associated with aluminum chiavari chairs.</p> <h3>Seams may be spot welded instead of fully welded</h3> <p>This may just be in our experience, but the only reason we don&rsquo;t stock aluminum Chiavari chairs is we haven&rsquo;t managed - in the 10 years the current management has owned the business &ndash; to find a supplier that could weld the chair in a way that the chair looked good. More often than not the aluminum Chiavari&rsquo;s we&rsquo;ve seen show noticeable weld spots.</p> <h3>Because of the softness of the metal, seats tend to feature permanent cushions with fixed plywood base to avoid seat damage</h3> <p>While not a structural problem per-se, picky brides will definitely object to this kind of seat as it doesn&rsquo;t match a traditional wood Chiavari design. Also, from a rental inventory point of view, there&rsquo;s no easy way to clean the cushion if it gets red wine on it. And it&rsquo;s going to get red wine on it. Let&rsquo;s be honest!</p> <h3>Metal material shows scratches with bare metal</h3> <p>With resin Chiavari chairs, the chair is of a similar resin to the core of the chair &ndash; meaning if a resin gold chair is scratched it&rsquo;s not as noticeable. With a gold aluminum Chiavari, if the chair is scratched, the grey aluminum is showing through.</p> <h3>Water can cause damage to finish</h3> <p>Metal is a material that when exposed to water for periods of time can cause rusting to occur. Wood chiavari&rsquo;s would have a similar problem with water though instead of rusting, other damage would occur like warping, expansion etc.</p> <h3>Often, only 1 horizontal chair rail instead of the traditional 2 horizontal chair rails</h3> <p>It varies from seller to seller but the most common chair design seen in the aluminum Chiavari chair is one rail on the front and sides of the chair, instead of the more traditional Chiavari design of two rails on each side and front.</p> <p>Hopefully this post helps you understand the problems associated with aluminum Chiavari chairs so you can make an informed purchasing decision.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our dark fruitwood Chiavari chairs or multiple colours of resin Chiavari chairs:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:390 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-wedding-chair-covers-cost-in-canada How Much do Wedding Chair Covers cost in Canada? <p><img style="float: right;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/Chair-Cover-Category.jpg" alt="Chair Covers" width="390" height="390"><a href="/en/wedding-chair-covers" target="_blank">Wedding chair covers</a> whether made of polyester, spandex or satin, are a great addition to any rental inventory. They&rsquo;re inexpensive to rent out but quickly add up when your customer has 100 &ndash; 200 chairs to cover. They also can be a great upsell for you that will help protect your chair &amp; cushion investment. After you&rsquo;ve determined that wedding chair covers are your next purchase, the next question sure to be on your list is &ldquo;how much do wedding chair covers cost in Canada?&rdquo; We&rsquo;ll answer that question for you in the article below so you are able to gain a better understanding of the budget you&rsquo;ll need to purchase your wedding chair covers.</p> <p>As there are three different materials that wedding chair covers are made of, we&rsquo;ve broken the article down into cost of <a href="/en/polyester-chair-covers" target="_blank">polyester wedding chair covers</a>, cost of&nbsp;<a href="/en/spandex-banquet-chair-covers" target="_blank">spandex wedding chair covers</a> and cost of satin wedding chair covers.</p> <h3>Cost of polyester wedding chair covers in Canada</h3> <p>Generally the most basic look for wedding chair covers (and most easily decorated), the average cost of polyester wedding chair covers in Canada ranges from $3.49 &ndash; $4.95 not including taxes or shipping. The cost ranges due to the thickness of the fabric being used, the size of chair it can cover and the brand distributing the product.</p> <h3>Cost of spandex wedding chair covers in Canada</h3> <p>Spandex chair covers are wonderful for a clean, sleek look that a contemporary event demands. The average cost of spandex wedding chair covers in Canada ranges from $3.99 - $8.87 not including taxes and shipping. The cost ranges due to the amount of fabric needed, the thickness of the fabric being used and the brand distributing the product.</p> <h3>Cost of satin wedding chair covers in Canada</h3> <p>Satin wedding chair covers offer a luxury look and often include sash as well. The average cost of satin wedding chair covers in Canada ranges from $2.99 - $5.75 not including taxes and shipping. The cost again ranges due to the amount of fabric needed, the thickness of the fabric being used and the brand distributing the product.</p> <p>Hopefully this post gives you an idea of the approximate costs to be associating to your new wedding chair cover budget.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote for our polyester or spandex wedding chair covers:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:389 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/pros-and-cons-of-spandex-folding-chair-covers Pros and Cons of Spandex Folding Chair Covers <p>Spandex folding chair covers are a god-send for party rental companies, banquet halls and other event venues as they help extend the life of a folding chair investment. They also provide a cohesive look for a wedding and can be decorated with d&eacute;cor to create a visually appealing space. Every product has its pros and cons, and while we don&rsquo;t (currently) stock spandex folding chair covers, we know that our customers buy them and want to know what are the positives and negatives of the chair cover in question. We want to provide our readers with an unbiased look at the pros and cons of spandex folding chair covers so that they can decide if the&nbsp;<a href="/en/wedding-chair-covers" target="_blank">wedding chair cover</a> is a product they&rsquo;d like to invest in. Here are the pros and cons of spandex folding chair covers.</p> <h3>Pros:</h3> <ul> <li>Has a sleek, modern shape</li> <li>Easily decorated with sashes</li> <li>Machine washable</li> <li>Stain and wrinkle resistant</li> </ul> <h3>Cons:</h3> <ul> <li>Only fits Samsonite style plastic folding chairs &ndash; doesn&rsquo;t fit white resin or white wood folding chairs, or any padded folding chairs normally used in offices or churches.</li> <li>Guests can&rsquo;t place their personal items under the chair</li> <li>More expensive than satin or polyester folding chair covers</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Did we miss a pro or a con that&rsquo;s worth including? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:388 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-control-sweating-in-the-kitchen How to Control Sweating in the Kitchen <p>Anyone who has spent time in a restaurant or catering kitchen knows how hot it can get in there. Between multiple ovens and stove tops generating heat and hustling staff members, controlling sweating and chaffing is a challenge. Here&rsquo;s a roundup of how some chefs control sweating in the kitchen.</p> <p>H/t <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskCulinary/comments/3atocg/how_can_i_control_my_sweating_in_the_kitchen/" target="_blank">this Reddit thread</a>.</p> <h3>Bandana tied around forehead</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/cool-vent-3_cw1.jpg" alt="Bandana Around Forehead" width="600" height="400"></p> <p align="center">Photo source: chefworks.com</p> <p>A chef staple to wick away sweat.</p> <h3>Apron in the freezer</h3> <p>An original idea from reddit user&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskCulinary/comments/3atocg/how_can_i_control_my_sweating_in_the_kitchen/csge64i" target="_blank">lintwarrior</a> &ndash; who stores an apron in the freezer and switches into it after prep before service begins.</p> <h3>Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and infused water to replenish electrolytes</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/Lemon-Water.jpg" alt="Lemon Water" width="338" height="335"></p> <p align="center">Photo source: happyandraw.com</p> <h3><a href="http://www.uniqlo.com/us/men/innerwear-and-loungewear/airism.html" target="_blank">Airism</a>&nbsp;shirts from Uniqlo</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/160414_bnr_m_airism_airismvneckt-shirts.jpg" alt="AIRism V-Neck T-Shirt" width="480" height="358"></p> <p align="center">Photo source: uniqlo.com</p> <p>Dries sweat quickly to maintain a smooth, dry and comfortable feel all day long.</p> <h3>Sweatbands on head and wrists</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/TheSocial-JonHameisterRies-main.jpg" alt="Sweatbands on Head and Wrist" width="600" height="337"></p> <p align="center">Photo source: thesocial.ca</p> <p>Not just for &lsquo;80s workout instructors any more.</p> <h3>Wear cooler clothes &ndash; chef pants and other clothes that breathe and are lighter fabrics</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/dickies-straight-poplin-paint.jpg" alt="Dickies Poplin Pants" width="247" height="307"></p> <p><a href="http://www.dickies.com/mens-clothing/mens-pants/Slim-Straight-Fit-Poplin-Work-Pant-WP805.jsp" target="_blank">Dickies poplin pants</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="http://www.marks.com/shop/en/marks/workwear/mens-scrubs/premium-full-drawstring-scrub-pant-30886" target="_blank">scrubs</a> are good choices for looking professional and staying cool.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4267515&amp;DeviceOptOut=1" target="_blank">Frogg Toggs Chilly Pads</a>&nbsp;around the neck</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/frogg-toggs-cooling-towel.jpg" alt="Froggs Cooling Towel" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Just wet the towel and wring out to experience a cooling sensation for up to 4 hours.</p> <h3>Anti-chafing Creams</h3> <p>Such as freshballs.com or freshbreasts.com for the ladies &ndash; to keep chafing and sweating at bay.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Are there any cooling or sweat controlling tips we&rsquo;ve missed that work for you? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:387 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/problems-with-clear-chiavari-chairs Problems with Clear Chiavari Chairs <p>Clear Chiavari chairs are a fantastic d&eacute;cor item as they naturally match any colour scheme required at a venue or wedding. Similar to white resin Chiavari chairs, they&rsquo;re a versatile chair to have in your rental inventory due to their chameleon tendencies. We like to ensure our customers know exactly what they&rsquo;re looking to purchase and because of this, often write blog posts on the problems other companies may face with products. It helps level-set expectations and allows for no surprises. Read on for the problems commonly faced with <a href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">clear Chiavari chairs</a>.</p> <h3>Not as strong as resin Chiavari chairs</h3> <p>This is due to the fact they don&rsquo;t have a traditional steel core like our resin Chiavari chairs have. They also are made of a different kind of material &ndash; polycarbonate which gives the chair its clear look.</p> <h3>Chair has bubbles in it</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/clear-chiavari-chair-bubbles.jpg" alt="Clear Chiavari Chair with Bubbles" width="500" height="522"></p> <p>While having bubbles in the chair doesn&rsquo;t cause problems structurally, some consumers don&rsquo;t favour the look of bubbles in the chair. We have had a few party rental customers indicate that some of the more selective bridal customer&rsquo;s would rather go with a solid chair colour than the clear because the bubbles bug them. Again not a huge problem, but something to be aware of. Not everyone will like the chair, but the same can be said against a solid colour Chiavari.</p> <h3>Some clear chiavari chairs have a flat seat and squared off rails</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/clear-chiavari-chair-flat-seat.jpg" alt="Clear Chiavari Chair with Flat Seat" width="500" height="352"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/clear-chiavari-chair-squared-off-rail.jpg" alt="Clear Chiavari Chair Squared Off Rail" width="500" height="332"></p> <p>Depending on the supplier, clear Chiavari chairs can have a flat seat and squared off rails instead of circular rails and a more traditional looking Chiavari seat. Brides that have grown up coveting Chiavari chairs tend to not like this style of Chiavari as it doesn&rsquo;t have a true Chiavari chair design.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for clear Chiavari chairs including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:386 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-are-the-best-kitchen-shoes-for-restaurants What are the Best Kitchen Shoes for Restaurants <p>As one of the most prone industries to joint, muscle and back pain associated with the long hours of standing, line cooks, dishwashers, bussers and chefs need to have the best shoes possible. They need to be comfortable, while providing ample support for the long hours of standing while providing proper traction so no falls or slips occur. Here are the best kitchen shoes for restaurant staff as recommended by other chefs via <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/KitchenConfidential/comments/3aru88/which_are_the_best_kitchen_shoes/csfiile" target="_blank">this Reddit thread</a>.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.crocs.ca/crocs-bistro/10075,en_CA,pd.html" target="_blank">Crocs</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/crocs-bistro.jpg" alt="Crocs Bistro Shoes" width="520" height="293"></p> <p>Crocs Bistro clogs were made with foodservice and hospitality workers in mind. They feature slip-resistant tread, enclosed extra protective toe with thicker area across top of the foot for protection against spills, odor resistant and easy to clean. They come in women&rsquo;s sizes from 6-12 and men&rsquo;s sizes 4-12. No half sizes available.</p> <p>According to Reddit user&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/KitchenConfidential/comments/3aru88/which_are_the_best_kitchen_shoes/csfeyez" target="_blank">lernington</a> they&rsquo;re &ldquo;cheap, comfy, non-slip, and you can run them through the dishwasher.&rdquo;</p> <h3><a href="http://www.keenfootwear.com/en-ca/product/shoes/men/ptc-oxford/black" target="_blank">Keen Service Shoes</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/keen-service-shoes-ptc-oxford-casual.jpg" alt="Keen Service Shoes" width="483" height="333"></p> <p>Another shoe made with foodservice and hospitality in mind, they claim to have all-day comfort, non-slip sole, wipe clean for efficient care, and water resistant leather. The shoe features memory foam inside the shoe to cradle your foot. The men&rsquo;s version comes in half sizes from 7-11.5 and then full sizes from 12-14. The women&rsquo;s version comes in half sizes from 5 to 11.</p> <p>According to a website review by kharvey &ldquo;As a chef for 20+ years, this has been my GoTo for more than six years. Great comfort, great resistance to slip, and great look, too. I have very sensitive feet, and these shoes are so comfortable that I wear them EVERY DAY, even when not in the kitchen.&rdquo;</p> <h3><a href="http://www.klogs.com/SelectedItem.aspx?id=147&amp;cateID=13" target="_blank">Klogs</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/klogs-arbor.jpg" alt="Klogs" width="600" height="375"></p> <p>Klogs are flexible, comfortable shoes that are easy to put on and take off. The footbed provides soft cushioning and great arch support while being antimicrobial, odor-resistant and lightweight. They also are orthotic friendly allowing for complete removal of the footbed inserts. The soles are slip-resistant and shock absorbing. Klogs come in black and brown for men and black for women. Men&rsquo;s features half sizes from 8-14 in medium width and half sizes from 9-14 in wide width.</p> <p>According to Reddit user&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/KitchenConfidential/comments/3aru88/which_are_the_best_kitchen_shoes/csfk4e2" target="_blank">inoeth</a> &ldquo;I wear Klogs, which are decent kitchen shoes that'll last you just as long as your birkies for half the cost.&rdquo;</p> <h3><a href="http://www.shoeme.ca/products/birkenstock-unisex-profi-birki-black" target="_blank">Birkenstocks (or Birkies as commonly referred to on Reddit)</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/womens-birkenstock-profi-birki-black.jpeg" alt="Womans Birkenstock" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>The users on Reddit didn&rsquo;t specify which Birkenstock they wear, so I chose a birkie that has a covered toe for protection and safety. The professional line of Birkenstocks named the Profi Birki has a removable and moldable footbed that absorbs shock to keep you comfortable all hours of the day. It is a flexible, durable shoe that has a repairable sole and has arch support that curves to your unique foot shape. Sizes 35-48 are available in unisex sizing. You could also choose a traditional birkie clog such as this one with a <a href="http://www.shoeme.ca/products/birkenstock-unisex-profi-birki-black">wooden insole</a>.</p> <p>NSFW User review from Reddit User&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/KitchenConfidential/comments/3aru88/which_are_the_best_kitchen_shoes/csfiile" target="_blank">poepower</a> &ldquo;Birkies are fucking hell for about a month with that wooden insole. After they get adjusted to your feet holy shit its like walking on nothing.&rdquo;</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Are there any kitchen shoes we&rsquo;ve missed that you&rsquo;re in love with? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:385 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/happy-canada-day-from-national-event-supply Happy Canada Day from National Event Supply <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/07/happy-canada-day.jpg" alt="Happy Canada Day" width="592" height="592"></p> <p>On this date in 1867, our great nation of Canada was born. We&rsquo;re so proud to be a part of this great nation. National Event Supply will be closed today re-opening for business tomorrow Thursday July 2nd at 9AM ET. Happy Canada Day! / Bonne Fete du Canada!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:384 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/must-reads-for-party-rental-companies Must-Reads for Party Rental Companies <p>In my quest to find good content to share on our social media pages, I inevitably stumble across other articles that I either don&rsquo;t get around to sharing (there&rsquo;s just so much good content out there!) or want to make sure the articles are shared through another medium (i.e. blog instead of social media) to ensure the articles get read by the most readers possible. Here are a number of articles relevant to Party Rental and Event Rental companies.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/event-tent-419285_640.jpg" alt="Event Tent" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>Tents are an expensive investment as many of you very well know. Making sure the cleaning solution you use is suitable for your tent, will ensure you&rsquo;re not harming your investment. Check out this article for <a href="http://www.rentalmanagementmag.com/Art/tabid/232/ArticleId/23337/Tent-cleaning-Like-dissolves-like.aspx" target="_blank">best practices in tent cleaning</a>.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/dunk-tank-769471_640.jpg" alt="Dunk Tank" width="600" height="406"></p> <p>What happens when a &lsquo;one of a kind&rsquo; accident happens to your business? If you rent dunk tanks, this article is a &lsquo;what not to do&rsquo;. Read on to hear&nbsp;<a href="http://www.rentalmanagementmag.com/Art/tabid/232/ArticleId/23332/Risky-Business.aspx" target="_blank">how a rental company can protect themselves</a> from the unexpected.</p> <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/backyard-tented-events.jpg" alt="Backyard Tented Events" width="300" height="200"></p> <p align="center">Picture source: intentsmag.com</p> <p>Backyard events are more popular than ever thanks to the innovations in tenting. Here are the&nbsp;<a href="http://intentsmag.com/2015/06/01/back-to-the-backyard/" target="_blank">best tents</a> and hottest trends to offer customers for backyard events.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/recycling-305569_640.png" alt="Recycling" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>There comes a time in a rental product&rsquo;s life where it comes time to retire. But with storage space tight as it is, what do you do with rental products once they&rsquo;ve reached their end of life? Check out this article for <a href="http://specialevents.com/blog/when-crap-has-go-creative-ways-dispose-rental-inventory" target="_blank">unique and creative ways to dispose of rental inventory</a>.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/mason-jars-votives.jpg" alt="Mason Jar Votives" width="600" height="400"></p> <p align="center">Photo source: popsugar.com</p> <p>Are there any rental items you&rsquo;ve seen or customers have requested so much that you&rsquo;re just over them? Here are <a href="http://www.popsugar.com/love/Wedding-Trends-Retire-37295310?ref=36362629" target="_blank">5 wedding trends that wedding planners are just dying to retire</a>.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/office-620822_640.jpg" alt="Office" width="600" height="398"></p> <p>A good article to share with any DIY wedding customers as a nice value-add to help them out. This article includes&nbsp;<a href="http://www.popsugar.com/love/Unexpected-Wedding-Costs-36229823?ref=36362629" target="_blank">30 unexpected wedding costs</a> that brides almost always forget to budget for. It&rsquo;s got a wealth of information that is sure to help even the most organized of brides.</p> <p>Another good article to share with any wedding customers or other outdoor event customers. This article provides tips on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.popsugar.com/home/How-Weather-Proof-Outdoor-Wedding-Decor-37184782?stream_view=1" target="_blank">how to weather proof outdoor wedding d&eacute;cor</a> or how to plan a plan b.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Any other articles you&rsquo;ve read lately that you found interesting? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:383 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-glass-racks-in-canada Where to Buy Glass Racks in Canada <p>Restaurants, party rentals and banquet halls rely on glass racks to organize, wash, dry, store and transport glass stemware and other glassware. They come in a variety of compartment sizes from 9 compartments to 49 compartments per rack and can be open sided (i.e. have holes in the sides) or closed sided (i.e. no holes). If you&rsquo;ve already been buying glass racks then this post isn&rsquo;t really for you &ndash; unless you&rsquo;re not happy with your current supplier. If you&rsquo;re in the market to purchase glass racks, one of the most common things ask is where to buy glass racks in Canada?</p> <p>This post will round up 4 other suppliers besides National Event Supply, who also sell glass racks in Canada.</p> <h3>1. s.t.o.p. Restaurant Supply</h3> <p>s.t.o.p. Restaurant Supply is located in Kitchener, Ontario and Sudbury, Ontario and caters to both commercial and retail customers. While Nella Cutlery and Hamilton Store Fixtures sell larger food equipment, s.t.o.p. restaurant supply focuses on smallwares, apparel &amp; household items. S.t.o.p sells open sided glass racks in two sizes.</p> <h3>2. Nella</h3> <p>Synonymous with restaurant supply in Toronto, Nella Cutlery has two locations serving the greater Toronto Area with food equipment, refrigeration, bar equipment, material handling &amp; storage, espresso machines, smallwares and knives with knife service. Nella sells closed sided glass racks in a variety of sizes and colours.</p> <h3>3. Brama Inc</h3> <p>Brama is located in Vaughan Ontario and features over 40,000 products in categories such as refrigeration, cooking, hold &amp; warm, food prep, concession, ware wash, kitchen ware, dining ware and outdoor ware. Brama sells closed sided glass racks in a variety of sizes and colours.</p> <h3>4. Hendrix</h3> <p>Based in Brockville, Ontario with 10 locations across Canada, Hendrix Restaurant Equipment and Supply sells foodservice equipment, food prep, smallwares, chef knives, tabletop &amp; serving, worktables &amp; shelving, sinks &amp; plumbing, furniture &amp; fixtures, storage &amp; transport, cleaning supplies, textiles &amp; apparel both in their brick and mortar locations as well as online. Hendrix sells both open and closed sided glass racks in a variety of sizes and colours.</p> <p>We sell catering glassware boxes and are currently expecting to begin selling closed-sided glass racks (like Cambro) at the end of July.</p> <p>Hopefully one of these companies (if not us!) can help you find the glass racks you need.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our glass racks in 9 compartments up to 49 compartments (including full and half size extenders):</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:382 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/who-owns-the-recipe-the-chef-or-the-restaurant Who Owns The Recipe: The Chef or The Restaurant? <p><img style="float: right;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/chef-with-tablet.jpg" alt="Chef With Tablet" width="300" height="300">An interesting discussion popped up on the internet recently about the ownership of recipes. Most often in restaurants, the head chef is tasked to create the recipes for the menu. The question raised in the discussion was: when a chef creates a recipe at a restaurant, who does it belong to? Who has the rights to it?</p> <p>In the business world, a software engineer is paid by their company to create something that belongs to the company since the person was paid to produce it. So what does it mean in the restaurant world?</p> <p>If we look at copyright laws, the courts have ruled that in general recipes cannot be protected by copyright law. The courts have ruled that &ldquo;the identification of ingredients necessary for the preparation of each dish is a statement of facts.&rdquo; And also that the directions were not protected by copyright because copyrights do not extend to procedures, processes or systems (source: <a href="http://paleomagazine.com/recipe-copyright/" target="_blank">Paleo Magazine</a>). What can be copyrighted though is any descriptive text associated with the recipe, including illustration or pictures (Source: <a href="http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl122.html" target="_blank">US Copyright Office</a>), which is how cookbooks can be produced using recipes that have been altered from other chefs.</p> <p>Therefore, in terms of the law, a chef has no rights to copyright a recipe &ndash; but neither does the restaurant. The best advice I&rsquo;m able to find that protects both the restaurant and the chef is to build in non-disclosure agreements and non-compete agreements into employment contracts. This ensures that both parties have an understanding of what they can and can&rsquo;t do &ndash; such as if a chef leaves a restaurant perhaps it&rsquo;s built into the non-compete that his/her signature dishes are taken off the menu &ndash; or it&rsquo;s built into the non-compete that a restaurant gets to keep a chef&rsquo;s signature dishes and the chef cannot take the recipe with him/her. Another thing for all to consider, it&rsquo;s not the recipe that makes the food so brilliantly, it&rsquo;s the chef. So while a recipe may stay at a former restaurant, the chef has every opportunity to create something equally brilliant if not more so. And if a recipe leaves with the chef the new executive chef at the restaurant will create something equally brilliant if not more so to replace the former recipe.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>What do you think? Does a chef own the recipe or the restaurant? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:381 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/polyester-vs-spandex-wedding-chair-covers-proscons Polyester vs Spandex Wedding Chair Covers (Pros/Cons) <p><a href="/en/wedding-chair-covers" target="_blank">Wedding Chair Covers</a>&nbsp;are a god-send to banquet halls and party rental companies &ndash; not only do they help a bride dress up their ceremony or reception but they help banquet halls and party rental companies protect their investment on their banquet chairs. But there&rsquo;s more than one kind of basic banquet chair cover and with limited budgets, there often is a choice to make between one kind of banquet chair cover versus the other. This blog post will list the pros / cons of polyester chair covers vs spandex chair covers so you can determine the best wedding chair cover to purchase for your venue or business.</p> <h3><a href="/en/polyester-chair-covers" target="_blank">Polyester Chair Covers</a></h3> <p>&nbsp;<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/polyester-chair-cover.jpg" alt="Polyester Chair Cover" width="500" height="500"></p> <p>Pros:</p> <ul> <li>Traditional silhouette</li> <li>Easily decorated with sashes and florals</li> <li>Machine washable</li> <li>Draped look</li> <li>Less expensive than spandex chair covers</li> <li>Guests can put their purses under the chair without it showing to others</li> <li>Easy to put on</li> </ul> <p>Cons:</p> <ul> <li>Needs to be immediately removed from the dryer or steamed / ironed</li> <li>Only fits a rounded back banquet chair</li> </ul> <h3><a href="/en/spandex-banquet-chair-covers" target="_blank">Spandex Chair Covers</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/spandex-chair-covers.jpg" alt="Spandex Chair Cover" width="500" height="500"></p> <p>Pros:</p> <ul> <li>Modern silhouette</li> <li>Easily decorated with sashes or florals</li> <li>Machine Washable</li> <li>No need for steaming or ironing (wrinkle free)</li> </ul> <p>Cons:</p> <ul> <li>More expensive than polyester chair covers</li> <li>Takes longer to put on the chair due to the material</li> <li>Only fits a rounded banquet chair</li> </ul> <p>Hopefully this helps you figure out which chair cover best suits your venue or company!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for polyester chair covers or spandex chair covers</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:380 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-storage-space-do-i-need-for-200-chiavari-chairs How much storage space do I need for 200 Chiavari chairs? <p>Over the past few weeks we have been getting asked a lot by our Customers on what are the dimensions of our Chiavari chairs, how big is a stack of Chiavari chairs and how much space will they need to store 200 Chiavari chairs.</p> <p>To determine your storage requirements there are a few key measurements that are needed to help with any calculation you will need to do.</p> <h3>1. What are the dimensions of a single (1) Resin Chiavari chair?</h3> <p>Our&nbsp;<a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Resin Chiavari chairs</a> and our&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Crystal Chiavari chairs</a> each have pretty much the same basic measurement for the chair. That is, the chair is (approximately) 36&rdquo; tall x 16&rdquo; wide x 16&rdquo; deep and the chair seat is about 17&frac12;&rdquo; high at the front of the seat. Our wood Chiavari chairs are close to the same dimensions except they are about 17&rdquo; wide (at the widest point).</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/Chiavari-Chair-Dimensions.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dimensions" width="465" height="700"></p> <h3>2. What happens to these dimensions each time you stack a chair?</h3> <p>Each time a chair is stacked on top of another resin Chiavari chair it adds 8&rdquo; to the height. So a stack of 6 chairs would reach a height of about 76&rdquo; (formula: 36&rdquo; + (5 chairs x 8&rdquo; of additional height). A stack of 8 chairs would be 92&rdquo; (formula: 36&rdquo; + (7 chairs x 8&rdquo;)). Interestingly, a stack of 8 of our Crystal Chiavari chairs reaches a height of 94&rdquo; so each chair must be a fraction taller than our Resin Chiavari chairs.</p> <p>In addition, because the seat of Chiavari chairs have a slight slope to them, a stack of 6 chairs actually has a slight bend to it causing the space requirements to increase slightly, resulting in a depth of about 22&rdquo; for a stack of 6 chairs.</p> <h3>3. And finally, what happens when you pack a bunch of chairs into a storage area?</h3> <p>The area we decided to mock up as Chiavari Chair Storage Space is 9 ft 3 inches wide by 16 feet long x 107 inches high (photo below)</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/AAA -Front Hall Space 9ft 3in x 16ft.JPG" alt="Front Hall Space" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>As you can see from the stacks of chairs we placed into the front lobby of our offices, the profile of the chairs resulted in 4 stacks of 8 Chiavari chairs (32 chairs total) taking up a space that was about 6ft wide x 2ft deep x 8ft high.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/restacking1-4.gif" alt="Stacks 1 to 4" width="600" height="398"></p> <p>At 6 rows of 4 stacks of Chiavari chairs, the storage space footprint was 6ft wide x 12ft deep for a total of 192 Chiavari chairs;</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/restacking1-6.gif" alt="Stacking Chiavari Chairs" width="600" height="398"></p> <p>To result in 200 chairs stored, only 1 more stack of 8 Chiavari chairs is required. The total storage space is 14ft long x 6ft wide x 8ft high.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/restacking1-7.gif" alt="Stacking Chairs" width="600" height="398"></p> <h3>4. In the event you need to increase/optimize the number of Chiavari chairs you store in a confined area, it is possible to place the top Chiavari chair upside down.</h3> <p>Doing so would result in the stack of chairs growing by an additional 2 inches in height and 4 inches in depth (due to the angle the back of the seat is inclined at).</p> <p>To avoid damage to the chairs, we decided to leave the storage covers on the Chiavari chairs and not to have any cushions on the chairs. It is possible to leave the cushions on the chairs which of course would result in taller stack of chairs, but this leaves a greater chance of damages occurring to the cushions due to the weight of the chair stack during periods when the chairs are not in use.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you have any other questions or are interested in a quote of <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chairs</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:379 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-chef-autobiographies-to-read-this-summer The Best Chef Autobiographies to Read This Summer <p>H/t <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/AskCulinary/comments/37pjpi/chef_autobiographies/" target="_blank">Reddit</a></p> <p>Ask anyone who knows me and they&rsquo;ll be quick to say I love a good book. Bookstores and libraries are my heaven and with summer shortly underway, with the help of the good chefs on Reddit, I&rsquo;ve rounded up the best Chef autobiographies. Hopefully you get out from the hot kitchen and enjoy some time off reading some of the inspiring chef biographies listed below!</p> <h3><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/The-Apprentice-My-Life-Kitchen/dp/0618444114" target="_blank">The Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen by Jacques Pepin&rsquo;s</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/Jacques-Pepin-The-Apprentice-My-Life-in-The-Kitchen.jpg" alt="Jacques Pepin The Apprentice" width="316" height="475"></p> <p>This inspiring autobiography tells the story of Jacques Pepin&rsquo;s rise from as a humble apprentice in an old world French kitchen to an Emmy Award&ndash;winning superstar complete with 21 cookbooks, 13 PBS cooking shows and dean of special programs at the French Culinary Institute in New York City under his belt. Recipes are included along the way as well as anecdotal stories that will equally make you laugh and cry.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Taste-My-Life-Raymond-Blanc/dp/0552157317/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1433193050&amp;sr=1-1" target="_blank">A Taste of My Life by Raymond Blanc</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/Raymond-Blanc-A-Taste-of-My-Life-Cover.jpg" alt="Raymond Blanc A Taste of my Life" width="223" height="346"></p> <p><em>&ldquo; &hellip;he details his life from a boy through to owning and running his incredible restaurants. It's not an autobiography exactly, more a 'taste' of his life, things that he wanted to write about and discuss, like defining moments from his life, cooking theory, certain recipes, and a lot of what he thinks and feels towards food in general.</em></p> <p>It was a fascinating read and very inspiring.&rdquo;</p> <h3><a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/kitchen-confidential/9781582340821-item.html?ikwid=kitchen+confidential&amp;ikwsec=Home&amp;ikwidx=9" target="_blank">Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/Anthony-Bourdain-Kitchen-Confidential-cover.jpg" alt="Anthony Bourdain Kitchen Confidential" width="600" height="906"></p> <p><em>&ldquo;Kitchen confidential is a fantastic read!&rdquo;</em></p> <p>One of the most notorious and outspoken chefs of our time, Anthony Bourdain is a household name to most. In Kitchen Confidential first written over 15 years ago, Chef Bourdain gives away secrets of the trade in his wickedly funny, inspiring memoir/expose. You won&rsquo;t be able to put it down and will be sad when it ends.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Heat-Adventures-Pasta-Maker-Apprentice-Dante-Quoting/dp/0449015963/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1433194141&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=heat+bill+buford" target="_blank">Heat by Bill Buford</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/Bill-Buford-Heat-Cover.jpg" alt="Heat by Bill Buford" width="600" height="885"></p> <p>A fascinating look behind the scenes of a year-in-training at Mario Batali&rsquo;s famous New York restaurant Babbo penned from the hand of highly acclaimed writer and Editor Bill Buford previously of The New Yorker. This book follows Bill after realizing his desire to learn how restaurant cooking differed from what home cooks do. He goes through &ldquo;kitchen boot camp&rdquo; and then onto Italy to discover the finer points of pasta-making and meat slaughter. Of course the book is filled with captivating narratives full of humour and stunning insights.</p> <p><em>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s (an) amazing adventure- and he visits many places that are referenced elsewhere (including Kitchen Confidential)&rdquo;</em></p> <h3><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Making-Chef-Mastering-Culinary-Institute/dp/080508939X/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1433194958&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=michael+ruhlman" target="_blank">The Making of a Chef by Michael Ruhlman</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/Michael-Ruhlman-The-Making-Of-A-Chef-Mastering-Heat-At-The-Culinary-Institute-Cover.jpg" alt="The Soul of a Chef by Michael Ruhlman" width="600" height="904"></p> <h3><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Soul-Chef-Journey-Toward-Perfection/dp/0141001895/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1433194958&amp;sr=8-13&amp;keywords=michael+ruhlman" target="_blank">The Soul of a Chef by Michael Ruhlman</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/Michael-Ruhlman-The-Soul-Of-A-Chef.jpg" alt="The Soul of a Chef by Michael Ruhlman" width="309" height="475"></p> <h3><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Reach-Chef-Professional-Cooks-Celebrity/dp/0143112074/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1433194958&amp;sr=8-7&amp;keywords=michael+ruhlman" target="_blank">The Reach of a Chef by Michael Ruhlman</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/Michael-Ruhlman-The-Reach-of-a-Chef-Cover.jpg" alt="The Reach of a Chef by Michael Ruhlman" width="600" height="924"></p> <h3><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Return-Cooking-Eric-Ripert/dp/1579653936/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1433195319&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=michael+ruhlman+a+return+to+cooking" target="_blank">A Return to Cooking by Eric Ripert and Michael Ruhlman</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/Eric-Ripert-Michael-Ruhlman-A-Return-to-Cooking.jpg" alt="A Return to Cooking by Eric Ripert and Michael Ruhlman" width="260" height="305"></p> <p><em>&ldquo;Michael Ruhlman is a great author, I can recommend The Making of a Chef, The Soul of a Chef, and The Reach of a Chef, all amazing. The Making is a very detailed look at what a student faces at the CIA. The Soul shows what it takes to become a Certified Master Chef, and the Reach is all about celebrity and professional cooking. Really amazing books.</em></p> <p><em>Also, Ruhlman co-wrote a sort of autobiographical cookbook with Eric Ripert called A Return to Cooking, which is huge, and beautiful, and you really get to know Ripert through the stories and recipes.&rdquo;</em></p> <h3><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Perfectionist-Life-Death-Haute-Cuisine-ebook/dp/B000P46S0C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1433195554&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=the+perfectionist+life+and+death" target="_blank">The Perfectionist: Life and Death in Haute Cuisine by Rudolph Chelminski</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/Rudolph-Chelminski-Life-And-Death-in-Haute-Cuisine-Cover.jpg" alt="Life and Death in Haute Cuisine" width="232" height="346"></p> <p><em>&ldquo;Another great book is The Perfectionist: Life and Death in Haute Cuisine. It's by Rudolph Chelminski. Really intense read. Recommended to me by a few chefs.&rdquo;</em></p> <p>Journalist Chelminski takes readers on a journey discovering the history of modern French cuisine, a look at how the Michelin family reached its gatekeeping apotheosis, and along the way traces his friend Bernard Loiseau&rsquo;s career from high school dropout to chef of a former three-star restaurant. It&rsquo;s a sad and cautionary tale while at the same time being a warm tribute to a man and his search for perfection.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Blood-Bones-Butter-Inadvertent-Education/dp/0812980883/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1433195843&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=bones+and+blood" target="_blank">Blood, Bones &amp; Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/Gabrielle-Hamilton-Blood-Bones-Butter-Cover.png" alt="Blood Bones and Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton" width="209" height="320"></p> <p><em>&ldquo;Blood, Bones, and Butter was a great book. Even if you're not a chef it was good.&rdquo;</em></p> <p>Gabrielle Hamilton's memoir is inspiring, addictive and passionate tinged with humour, honesty and grit. What sets Hamilton apart, though, is her ability to write with as much grace as sarcasm. The book follows Hamilton through her childhood, into her teens working 20-hour days at a catering company culminating in the opening of her NYC restaurant Prune.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Yes-Chef-Memoir-Marcus-Samuelsson-ebook/dp/B005SHQGBM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1433196481&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=yes+chef" target="_blank">Yes, Chef by Marcus Samuelsson</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/Marcus-Samuelsson-Yes-Chef-Cover.jpg" alt="Yes Chef by Marcus Samuelsson" width="296" height="450"></p> <p><em>&ldquo;It is a best selling autobiography about an Ethiopian adopted by a Swedish couple that made it all the way to win Top Chef and also cook at the White House for the State dinner. He has a unique life story. He also owns 2 restaurants in Harlem and the president has eaten at one of them.&rdquo;</em></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Are there any Chef Autobiographies you&rsquo;ve read that inspired you? Let us know by <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:378 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-in-stock-8ft-fitted-table-covers New in Stock: 8ft Fitted Table Covers <p>To recap this month&rsquo;s recent inventory additions, we&rsquo;ve added <a href="/en/wedding-chair-covers" target="_blank">wedding chair covers</a>, additional sizes and colours of&nbsp;<a href="/en/spandex-table-covers" target="_blank">highboy spandex table covers</a> and last week&nbsp;<a href="/en/new-in-stock-6ft-fitted-table-covers" target="_blank">announced the addition of 6ft fitted table covers</a> in stock. This week brings the addition of&nbsp;<a href="/en/8ft-fitted-table-covers" target="_blank">8ft fitted tablecloths</a> into our inventory.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/06/8-foot-fitted-table-covers-white .jpg" alt="8-ft Fitted Tablecovers" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Available in 180 gsm polyester, our&nbsp;<a href="/en/8ft-fitted-table-covers" target="_blank">8ft fitted tablecloths</a> can be purchased in black or white. They fit an 8ft x 30" plastic or wood folding table and are ideal for buffet or display tables or catering companies. They feature a vertical slit on one side of the table cloth for easy storage of bins and boxes for caterers or other companies. While polyester is inherently flame retardant, no additional flame retardant coating is applied to our 8ft fitted table covers, making them safe for foodservice.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our&nbsp;<a href="/en/8ft-fitted-table-covers" target="_blank">8ft fitted table covers</a> including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:377 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-in-stock-6ft-fitted-table-covers New in Stock: 6ft Fitted Table Covers <p>In the past month, we introduced the addition of 3 new spandex event linens: <a href="/en/24-inch-spandex-cocktail-table-cover" target="_blank">24 inch spandex cocktail table covers</a>, <a href="/en/36-spandex-cocktail-table-covers" target="_blank">36 inch spandex cocktail table covers</a>, and <a href="/en/spandex-table-topper" target="_blank">30 inch spandex cocktail table toppers</a>. We&rsquo;ve also added wedding chair covers to our inventory &ndash; stocking&nbsp;<a href="/en/polyester-chair-covers" target="_blank">polyester chair covers</a> and&nbsp;<a href="/en/spandex-banquet-chair-covers" target="_blank">spandex chair covers</a> for banquet chairs. We&rsquo;ve been continuing to add additional event tablecloths to our inventory with the addition of yet another!</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we now have&nbsp;<a href="/en/6ft-fitted-table-covers" target="_blank">6ft fitted table covers</a> in stock.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/6-foot-fitted-table-covers-black.jpg" alt="6-ft Fitted Table Covers" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Available in black and white, these spandex cocktail table covers fit wood or plastic folding tables with tabletops that are 72 inches (6ft) by 30 inches wide and 29-30 inches high. They&rsquo;re a fantastic addition to any event space for registration desks, buffets or display tables. Caterers also love them as they provide easy access to storage space via a vertical slit on one side of the tablecloth.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information or if you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote including shipping for our <a href="/en/6ft-fitted-table-covers" target="_blank">6ft fitted table covers</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:376 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/7-things-we-learned-from-gordon-ramsays-reddit-ama 7 Things We Learned from Gordon Ramsay's Reddit AMA <p>Unless you&rsquo;ve been living in a hobbit hole, it&rsquo;s probably fair to assume as a chef or foodservice operator, you know who&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gordonramsay.com/" target="_blank">Gordon Ramsay</a> is. Famous Chef, Father, Actor, Entrepreneur, Triathlete, and the list goes on, Chef Ramsay has lived the inspiring story of coming from humble roots and working his arse off to succeed in the culinary, business and entertainment worlds. This past January, Chef Ramsay went on Reddit to do an Ask Me Anything interview. As a company that provides restaurant supplies to foodservice operators and chefs, reading Chef Ramsay&rsquo;s refreshingly open, honest, down to earth and likeable interview only made us love the celebrity chef even more. Like this gem of a quote which gives us pause for thought&hellip;&ldquo;Someone said to me last night &lsquo;Never trust a skinny chef.&rsquo; And I said &lsquo;That's bullshit, never trust a fat chef.&rsquo; And she said &lsquo;Why?&rsquo; And I said &lsquo;Because they've eaten all the good bits.&rsquo;&rdquo;</p> <p>Here&rsquo;s 7 things we learned from <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/334wcy/i_am_gordon_ramsay_ama/cqhjh7s?context=3" target="_blank">Gordon Ramsay&rsquo;s Reddit AMA</a></p> <h3>1. He stresses the importance of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/334wcy/i_am_gordon_ramsay_ama/cqhkj7w?context=3" target="_blank">understanding Michelin Stars</a> are awarded to Restaurant&rsquo;s, not Chefs.</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/my-dear-have-you-ever-eaten-in-a-michelin-star-restaurant.jpg" alt="Have you Eaten in a Michelin Star Restaurant" width="553" height="554"></p> <p>&ldquo;So the stars are awarded to the restaurant. And sometimes the chefs think the stars belong to the chefs, but they belong to the restaurant. The service is just as important. Michelin's had a hard time in America, because it was late coming to the table. But if there's one thing I respect, it's consistency. They manage to identify consistently, and it's all there for the customer.&rdquo;</p> <h3>2. He also pointed out that <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/334wcy/i_am_gordon_ramsay_ama/cqhkj7w?context=3" target="_blank">you can&rsquo;t charm your way to a Michelin Star</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/michelin-star-lost-in-mail.jpg" alt="Michelin Star Lost in Mail" width="625" height="510"></p> <p>&ldquo;&hellip;you know, if there's one thing I've come to admire with the Michelin is that it's consistent. It's a guy who is judging you incognito. We have a lot of guys in this country, and Europe, who are a bit too familiar, too chummy with chefs, and they overindulge - food editors, they'll know, and tip off the chef. With a Michelin guide, you have no idea when they'll be in, or when they'll review you. And that's why they're the most feared and respected by chefs.&rdquo;</p> <h3>3. Pork Chops with Rhubarb should be a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/334wcy/i_am_gordon_ramsay_ama/cqhkbkj?context=3" target="_blank">strange food combination</a> but really &ldquo;Shit! It&rsquo;s delicious!&rdquo;</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/weird-food-combinations.jpg" alt="Weird Food Combinations" width="600" height="375"></p> <p>&ldquo;I had an amazing doubled pork chop with rhubarb. Now rhubarb is something we literally eat with desserts, but this dish was incredible. It was in Spain. It was a double pork-chop that had been slow-roasted over an open pit fire with rhubarb. Absolutely delicious. This was one of my mates that was trying to show off cooking in his back garden in Spain when we were out filming for KITCHEN NIGHTMARES. I didn't think it was going to work, to be honest.</p> <p>And then when I started tasting, I thought Shit! This is delicious!&rdquo;</p> <h3>4. His&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/334wcy/i_am_gordon_ramsay_ama/cqhk7vr?context=3" target="_blank">witty insults</a> surprise even himself sometimes</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/idiot-sandwich.jpg" alt="Idiot Sandwich" width="599" height="663"></p> <p>&ldquo;Heh! Witty insults? Ehm... it just happens sort of spur-of-the-moment. I see red, I get frustrated, I let it go. I'm not very good at editing myself. I have to get things off my chest. If there's one thing my mum taught me, it's speak your mind, be firm, get things off your chest. I think it's a good way to work, and quite healthy to have that attitude. Do I think about it previously? No, they just come to me in a flashpoint. And sometimes even I sit back and think Did I just say that?&rdquo;</p> <h3>5. He&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/334wcy/i_am_gordon_ramsay_ama/cqhjrs8?context=3" target="_blank">manages his time by multi-tasking</a> very well and never staying too long in one place</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/gordon_ramsayr.jpg" alt="Gordon Ramsay" width="600" height="459"></p> <p>&ldquo;I...I multi-task very well.</p> <p>And I am never in one place too long.</p> <p>I think now with, you know, my own production company, I'm very lucky the schedule works around my diary. I work my ass off - you know, 15, 16 hours a day. I quite enjoy the time difference when I finish, for instance, last night we were taping MASTER CHEF until 9 or 10 PM at night, I'll have a quick bite to eat, and then I'll call the UK at midnight - because come midnight LA time, West Coast time, it's 8 o'clock in the morning. I'll say good morning to the kids, I'll catch up with my business in London, and then from 2-5 o'clock, I sleep, get up, go to the gym, and then start my day again.</p> <p>So that's my daily slog.</p> <p>So I stand by my convictions - when I opened up the restaurant, Gordon Ramsay, back in September 1998, I decided I was going to work my ass off. My flagship restaurant in Chelsea has never been open on a Saturday and Sunday - it's never been open on a week-end, because I thought if we're going to do this, I'd like to do this properly, so my staff needs time off. So I work hard, but I give myself time off on the week-end. I cut it off, and power down for 48 hours.&rdquo;</p> <h3>6. His&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/334wcy/i_am_gordon_ramsay_ama/cqhjwam" target="_blank">favourite Disney movie</a> is predictably adorable while plugging a new video we had no idea about!</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/ratatouille.gif" alt="Ratatouille" width="500" height="275"></p> <p>&ldquo;My favorite Disney movie.</p> <p>Ehm, come on?</p> <p>Seriously?</p> <p>It has to be RATATOUILLE.</p> <p>I was very close, last year, when we had Bradley Cooper in the kitchen cooking up a storm for his new ADAM JONES movie coming up the end of this year, and understand his level of excitement about service, being on the line - he didn't want to tiptoe, he wanted to be in there, from first light to the last plate leaving the kitchen, and it was so nice to see how he respected the team. He didn't want pampering, he wanted to roll his sleeves up and dive in there.</p> <p>He said "Gordon, I just want you to teach me to put food on a plate, because it's really magical how you put food on the plate the way you do."</p> <p>So I'm very excited for this movie, coming out, called ADAM JONES. It's very exciting to see an actor understand what you do, and knowing that he can't learn how to cook in a few months, but absolutely nailing it when it came to the level of presentation.&rdquo;</p> <h3>7. He offers a different take on the traditional <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/334wcy/i_am_gordon_ramsay_ama/cqhjh7s?context=3" target="_blank">advice for new or aspiring chefs</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/advice for aspiring chefs.jpg" alt="Advice for aspiring chefs" width="300" height="225"></p> <p>&ldquo;Ehm, good question. The biggest piece of advice - you know, cooking is about character. It's about different cuisines. And I think sometimes we go into it a little bit blinkered-vision. Learn a second vision - I thought I really knew how to cook when I worked for Marco and then when I went to France, it really opened my eyes. So learn a second language, and travel. It's really important to travel. That is fundamental. because you pick up so many different techniques, and learning a second language gives you so much more confidence in the kitchen.&rdquo;</p> <h3>You can read the whole AMA <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/334wcy/i_am_gordon_ramsay_ama/cqhjwam" target="_blank">here</a>.</h3> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>What was your favourite part of the AMA? We&rsquo;re all ears! <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Tweet us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:375 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-cost-to-buy-highball-glasses-in-canada The Cost to Buy Highball Glasses in Canada <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/victoria-crystal-13oz-highball-glass.jpg" alt="Victoria Crystal Highball Glass" width="600" height="400">Highball glasses are a versatile bar glass for any event or restaurant with a beverage menu. Not only are they used for traditional highball cocktails such as Cuba Libre, or Scotch and Soda but also can be used as glasses for water, soft drinks and juices. With a need for highball glasses, the next question sure to be on your list is &ldquo;How much do highball glasses cost to buy in Canada?&rdquo; We&rsquo;ll answer that question below so you are able to gain a better understanding of the budget you&rsquo;ll need to purchase your highball glasses.</p> <h3>Cost of Highball Glasses in Canada</h3> <p>The average cost of highball glasses in Canada ranges from $2.00 to $4.82 wholesale not including taxes or shipping. The cost ranges due to the material of the glass (whether it&rsquo;s glass or crystal), whether the glass is handmade or machine made, the volume size of the glass and the brand distributing the product. Retail cost for glasses at any home d&eacute;cor retailer will range from $4.69 to $84.99 again dependant on the material of the glass, handmade or machine made, volume size and brand.</p> <p>Hopefully this post gives you an idea of the approximate costs to be associating to your new stacking chair budget.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote for our 13oz highball glass:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:374 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/10-qualities-to-look-for-when-recruiting-an-event-planner-for-your-team 10 Qualities to look for when recruiting an Event Planner for your Team <p>h/t <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/grp/post/60415-6002877837688795138" target="_blank">this Linkedin Post</a></p> <h3>1. Creative Problem solving.</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/magic-cube.jpg" alt="Magic Cube" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>&ldquo;In other words, the ability to maneuver with grace, confidence and thoughtfulness all the known unknowns and unknown unknowns of an event and the people in attendance.&rdquo;</p> <h3>2. Preparedness, Tactfulness and Patience.</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/hourglass.jpg" alt="Hourglass" width="600" height="452"></p> <p>&ldquo;Be Prepared. Be Patient, Be Tactful (especially when you want to really injure someone who has been discourteous), and most of all be able to think on your feet because don't care how organized you are something out of the ordinary may happen.&rdquo;</p> <h3>3. Team Player.</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/team.jpg" alt="Team" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>&ldquo;An event planner has to work with a team and other people in order to ensure the event is a success. This means that the manager should have the ability to tell and listen without any issues. It is important that the event manager understands what the client needs and then find ways to fulfill those needs or come up with different options.&rdquo;</p> <h3>4. Great Listener.</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/minions.jpg" alt="Minions" width="600" height="375"></p> <p>&ldquo;An event planner must be a good listener. He/she must be able to listen to every detail of what is required of him/her, both verbal and nonverbal messages and be able to interpret these to successful events.&rdquo;</p> <h3>5. Impeccable Attention to Detail and Organization.</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/desk.jpg" alt="Desk" width="600" height="425"></p> <p>&ldquo;Organization!!!!! Can you imagine being an event planner and not being organized...no way! :)&rdquo;</p> <h3>6. Cool Confidence in Stressful Situations.</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/sunset.jpg" alt="Sunset" width="600" height="348"></p> <p>&ldquo;Always smiling :) , no matter what you are thinking on the inside. Most importantly keeping your cool. I think we have all heard the saying - Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath.&rdquo;</p> <h3>7. A Plethora of Industry Contacts.</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/network.jpg" alt="Network" width="600" height="424"></p> <p>&ldquo;A great network of industry partners cannot be too far down the list. An event planner who can work miracles usually doesn't do it alone. He/She needs partners in every industry who can deliver results at a moment&rsquo;s notice. Gotta have a great caterer, gotta have a great flooring guy, pyrotechnics, print, AV, etc. etc. The more connected you are, the more solutions you can offer.&rdquo;</p> <h3>8. The Ability to Humbly Admit Mistakes. There is nothing more endearing than a person willing and able to admit a mistake and actively work to find the solution.</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/girl.jpg" alt="Girl" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>&ldquo;Events inevitably change and a planner either finds a solution for a problem or let's it impact the quality of the event. I've watched planners who immediately place responsibility on others. Not acceptable for a successful planner. Take ownership, think creatively, lead, and have back up plans. When something exceeds those parameters, even your plan b, make it work!&rdquo;</p> <h3>9. Flexibility.</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/yoga.png" alt="Yoga" width="600" height="486"></p> <p>&ldquo;THINGS always come up, it is important to remember why you are there and what the purpose of your event is. I always enjoy ours because I strongly believe in what we are doing for our clients and the goal of our events, anything that comes up can be handled when prepared, just remember the overall goal!&rdquo;</p> <h3>10. Customer Service Savvy.</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/button.jpg" alt="Help Button" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>&ldquo;It's all about customer service and providing that ultimate, memorable experience. As Jennifer Diller said, providing that customer service is about being flexible and being able to adapt to sudden changes during events. Event planning is an exercise in problem solving!&rdquo;</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Is there any other qualities you would look for? We&rsquo;re all ears! <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Tweet us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:373 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-pilsner-glasses-in-canada Where to Buy Pilsner Glasses in Canada <p><img style="float: left;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/pilsner-glasses.jpg" alt="Pilsner Glasses" width="275" height="183"></p> <p><a href="/en/eclisse-12oz-beer-glass" target="_blank">Pilsner glasses</a>&nbsp;are a staple for almost all restaurants, pubs and banquet halls that serve a great pilsner lager. They help to reveal the colour, carbonation of a nice pale lager while maintaining the beer head. They&rsquo;re tall, slender and tapered in appearance and often smaller than a pint (16 fl oz/ 473mL) glass &ndash; between 200mL (6.7 fl oz) to 400mL (13.5 fl oz). If you&rsquo;ve already been buying pilsner glasses then this post isn&rsquo;t really for you &ndash; unless you&rsquo;re not happy with your current supplier. If you&rsquo;re in the market to purchase pilsner glasses, one of the most common things ask is where to buy <a href="/en/eclisse-12oz-beer-glass" target="_blank">pilsner glasses in Canada</a>?</p> <p>This post will round up 4 other suppliers besides National Event Supply, who also sell pilsner glasses in Canada.</p> <h3>1. Canadian Restaurant Supply</h3> <p>Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, and founded in 2000, Canadian Restaurant Supply offers commercial foodservice facility planning &amp; design services as well as meeting the day to day equipment, smallware and tableware requirements. They sell Arcoroc&reg;, Libbey&reg; and Strahl&reg; pilsner glasses ranging in volume from 10oz to 14oz.</p> <h3>2. ChefBlock.com (Hamilton Store Fixtures)</h3> <p>Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Chefblock.com is Hamilton Store Fixtures online ecommerce site, selling tableware, bar supplies, equipment, sanitation &amp; safety, and smallwares for more than 80 years. They sell Libbey pilsner glasses in 10.5oz to 15.5oz volumes.</p> <h3>3. Nella Cutlery</h3> <p>Synonymous with restaurant supply in Toronto, Nella Cutlery has two locations serving the greater Toronto Area with food equipment, refrigeration, bar equipment, material handling &amp; storage, espresso machines, smallwares and knives with knife service. They sell Winco pilsner glasses in 12oz or 23oz volumes.</p> <h3>4. Hendrix Restaurant Equipment &amp; Supply</h3> <p>Based in Brockville, Ontario with 10 locations across Canada, Hendrix Restaurant Equipment and Supply sells foodservice equipment, food prep, smallwares, chef knives, tabletop &amp; serving, worktables &amp; shelving, sinks &amp; plumbing, furniture &amp; fixtures, storage &amp; transport, cleaning supplies, textiles &amp; apparel both in their brick and mortar locations as well as online. Hendrix specifically sells Libbey pilsner glasses in 6oz, 10oz, 12oz and 15oz volumes.</p> <p>Hopefully one of these companies (if not us!) can help you find the pilsner glasses you need.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our&nbsp;<a href="/en/eclisse-12oz-beer-glass" target="_blank">12oz standard pilsner glass</a> or <a href="/en/serenity-14oz-crystal-water-glass" target="_blank">14oz footed pilsner glass</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:372 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/wedding-chair-covers-in-polyester-now-in-stock Wedding Chair Covers in Polyester Now in Stock <p>We knew&nbsp;<a href="/en/wedding-chair-covers" target="_blank">chair covers in Canada</a> at a reasonable price were a high-demand item for weddings and events &ndash; as well as being a great way for party rental companies and banquet halls to prolong their investment in event chairs. Because of this, last week we announced that we recently brought in <a href="/en/spandex-chair-covers-now-in-stock" target="_blank">spandex chair covers</a>.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we now also stock&nbsp;<a href="/en/polyester-chair-covers" target="_blank">polyester chair covers</a> for round back banquet chairs.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/Polyester-Chair-Covers-NOW-IN-STOCK.jpg" alt="Polyester Chair Covers Now in Stock" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Our polyester banquet chair covers are available in black or white and made with 125 gsm polyester fabric to offer a clean, traditional look to banquet chairs. Brides can dress up or dress down the banquet chairs to complement their d&eacute;cor while rental companies can up-sell sashes and additional d&eacute;cor items.</p> <p>Additional Details:</p> <ul> <li>Ironing or Steamer recommended</li> <li>Draped look</li> <li>Fits a banquet chair with round back only.</li> <li>Model Banquet Chair measures approximately: Chair back: 36 in. height (from floor to top of chair) x 15 5/8 in. width. Chair seat: 15 1/2 in. length x 15 &frac12; in. width -Chair legs: 17 in. height</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote at our wholesale pricing for our white polyester banquet chair covers or black polyester banquet chair covers:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:371 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-product-alert-36-inch-spandex-cocktail-table-covers New Product Alert: 36 inch Spandex Cocktail Table Covers <p>In the past month, we introduced the addition of 3 new spandex event linens: 24 inch <a href="/en/new-product-alert-24-inch-spandex-cocktail-table-covers" target="_blank">spandex cocktail table covers</a>, <a href="/en/spandex-chair-covers-now-in-stock" target="_blank">spandex chair covers</a>, and 30 inch <a href="/en/new-product-alert-spandex-table-toppers" target="_blank">spandex cocktail table toppers</a>. We&rsquo;ve now rounded out our spandex cocktail table cover inventory to include a 3rd size for our <a href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">cruiser tables</a>.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we now have&nbsp;<a href="/en/36-spandex-cocktail-table-covers" target="_blank">36 inch spandex cocktail table covers</a> in stock.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/36in-spandex-cocktail-table-covers.jpg" alt="36 Inch Spandex Table Cover" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Available in black, white and ivory, these spandex cocktail table covers fit cruiser tables that are 42 inches high, have a 4 pronged X base and a 36 inch diameter round tabletop. They&rsquo;re a fantastic addition to any event space for cocktail receptions and can be dressed up with multi-coloured sashes and bling.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote including shipping for our 36 inch spandex cocktail table covers:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:370 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-party-tent-washing-machines The Best Party Tent Washing Machines <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/teeco_3000-party-tent-washing-machine.jpg" alt="Party Tent Washing Machine" width="310" height="233"></p> <p align="center">Photo Credit: <a href="http://www.tentwasher.com/products/tentwasher/teeco_3000.html" target="_blank">Great American Tent &amp; Party</a></p> <p>Party tents is of utmost importance to an event rental company. Not only do they extend a typical event season to include spring and fall &ndash; but they also can mean enormous revenue potential for an event rental company. Party tents are not inexpensive though and with investments for these event staples soaring into the hundred-thousand&rsquo;s, it is of even greater importance to ensure the tents are well maintained. We like to be considered a trusted partner and because of this we&rsquo;re interested in providing business value to our customers. While we don&rsquo;t personally sell tents or tent washing machines, we do sell high-quality event equipment to the event rental sector across Canada &ndash; so we know a thing or two about the category. While there are some party rental companies that use large commercial washing machines or choose to get their employees to scrub the tents manually, there exists on the market automatic party tent washing machines. They&rsquo;re like commercial washing machines on steroids! We&rsquo;ve crowdsourced the best party tent washing machines so you don&rsquo;t have to do that work &ndash; and you know it&rsquo;s coming from an unbiased source. Check out the best below:</p> <h3><a href="http://www.teecosolutions.com/tent-washing-machines/" target="_blank">Teeco</a></h3> <p>Based in Missouri, Teeco is the industry leader in tent washing machines. They started as a tent rental originally so they understand the pain points that exist with getting tents clean. Their machines designed to wash both sides of large sections of material regardless of shape, and can completely clean webbing and straps. Cycle times range from 20 minutes to 1 hr depending on the dirtiness of the tent being washed. It gives uninterrupted time to re-deploy your labour to work on other tasks while the machines do the heavy lifting. They sell 5 models that wash from up to 900 square feet to up to 5000 square feet. They also have a 3 part guarantee &ndash; 1) if you use the machine for 90 days and can&rsquo;t see an improvement, they will provide a 100% refund 2) if you have the machine for a year and want to trade up, they guarantee 100% trade in value and 3) if you have a part within 5 years that fails, they&rsquo;ll replace the part for free.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.charnecketents.com/washer.htm" target="_blank">CCC Tent Washers Inc (A Division of Charnecke Tents)</a></h3> <p>CCC Tent Washers Inc is a division of Charnecke Tents that has been in business since 1929. They are a tent manufacturing and rental company. They have 3 separate tent washer models &ndash; with a range in capacity from up to 1000 square feet to up to 3000 square feet. Each model includes both an automatic or manual setting so you can wash your tent quickly or as little or as long as you like depending on how dirty your tent is. The washers feature dual 250 gallon water tanks allowing the reuse of water to reduce spending and cut down on waste. The BK1000 and BK2000 are both portable for added convenience. All units can be wired for either a single phase service, or a 3 phase service. No additional hook up is needed.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Have we missed your favourite tent washing machine manufacturer? We&rsquo;re all ears! <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Tweet us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:369 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-cooking-youtube-channels-for-chefs The Best Cooking YouTube Channels for Chefs <p>A couple weeks ago I was browsing&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/" target="_blank">Reddit</a> and stumbled across a fantastic question from an apprentice chef asking other chefs what their favourite cooking YouTube channels were. There were some fantastic suggestions that I thought was worth mentioning. So often when creative people are constantly brainstorming innovative ways of doing things &ndash; whether it be writing a new blog post, or developing a new recipe it can be hard to stay inspired. Creative blocks can be stressful and anxiety ridden and one of the best ways to unstick your head is learning something new. YouTube offers us content that can help us get out of our heads and force us to see a new perspective on our craft. Here are some chef-sourced favourite YouTube cooking channels sure to inspire a new and wonderful recipe for your next daily or monthly special.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/foodwishes/videos" target="_blank">Food Wishes</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/Food-Wishes-Channel.JPG" alt="Food Wishes Channel" width="600" height="368"></p> <p>Food Wishes is an allrecipes production boasting more than 1 million subscribers and starring Chef John. The channel posts 2-3 new recipes a week designed to improve culinary skills and make viewers laugh. The food is the star on this channel &ndash; with Chef John acting as the voice instead of the talent. This channel has been around since 2007 and boasts 1134 videos and counting. The most popular video on this channel is the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlTCkNkfmRY" target="_blank">inside-out grilled cheese sandwich</a> with over 6.5 million views.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpprBWvibvmOlI8yJOEAAjA" target="_blank">Cooking with Dog</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/Cooking-With-Dog-Channel.JPG" alt="Cooking with Dog" width="600" height="359"></p> <p>Cooking with Dog is a YouTube cooking show featuring 975,000 subscribers which stars the cutest canine host Francis and a mysterious Japanese Chef whose real name is not disclosed. While Chef cooks a variety of popular dishes in Japan, Francis calmly sits next to her and narrates the recipes step-by-step in English. This channel has been around since 2007 and has 238 videos and counting. They post a video every weekend with the most popular being&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_hbPLsZvvo" target="_blank">how to make a bento lunch box</a> with over 5 million views. Redditers say the cooking show has a hilarious narrator though some of the western-influenced plates are a hot mess. Look to this show for Japanese staples.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/gnarthrash666" target="_blank">The RIVESTAURANT</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/The-Rivestaurant-Channel.JPG" alt="The Rivestaurant" width="600" height="354"></p> <p>Though not a professional, The RIVESTAURANT, featuring Chris Rivest has over 26,000 subscribers and has been active since 2008 with 51 videos and growing. Redditor&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/Chefit/comments/33jvss/what_are_your_favourite_cooking_youtube_channels/cqlmik6" target="_blank">Chahles88</a> says he&rsquo;s highly entertaining and a lot of his techniques are pretty good (though not a professional). The most popular video on the channel is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFsgR6Y3ud8" target="_blank">the slow larry</a> &ndash; a bacon and cheese stuffed burger with over 475,000 views. *drool* Note that there&rsquo;s a lot of swearing in this series.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/StellaCulinary" target="_blank">Stella Culinary</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/Stella-Culinary-Channel.JPG" alt="Stella Culinary" width="600" height="359"></p> <p>A great resource for novice chefs, Stella Culinary features a ton of videos that teach you tips and techniques on how to cook as a professional chef. With over 27,000 subscribers, and 170 videos including food science, prep, knife skills, butchery &amp; meal fabrication, cooking techniques etc., there&rsquo;s something for everyone. The most popular video on Stella Culinary is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS9w7b9IqS8" target="_blank">how to lay out a simple fruit platter</a> with over 1.3 million views.</p> <h3><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MyHarto" target="_blank">My Drunk Kitchen</a></h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/My-Drunk-Kitchen-Channel.JPG" alt="My Drunk Kitchen" width="600" height="359"></p> <p>Honestly the most entertaining (well except for Francis the dog) channel when you need some much needed laughs after a long shift. Featuring guests such as Jamie Oliver, Whoopi Goldberg and more, the always fantastically hilarious Hannah Hart brings puns, optimism and a healthy dose of entertainment to her cooking show. With 1.9 million followers, a cookbook and a place to buy her swag, Hannah has over 630 videos to be entertained with. The most popular video on My Drunk Kitchen (MDK) is Episode 1 of MDK is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq7G-Q9ZwC0" target="_blank">Butter Yo Shit</a> with 3.6 million views.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Have we missed your favourite cooking channel? We&rsquo;re all ears! <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Tweet us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:368 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/spandex-chair-covers-now-in-stock Spandex Chair Covers Now in Stock <p>We&rsquo;ve had such great success with our event linens over the past year that we&rsquo;ve begun expanding our existing&nbsp;<a href="/en/linens" target="_blank">wholesale tablecloths</a> to include a wider variety of sizes for&nbsp;<a href="/en/spandex-cocktail-tablecloth" target="_blank">spandex cocktail table covers</a> as well as starting to stock spun polyester table cloths. We&rsquo;ve also been getting inquiries for a while for banquet chair covers and knew it was a hot item for weddings and events &ndash; as well as being a great way for party rental companies and banquet halls to up-sell their customers and prolong their event chair investment.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we now stock&nbsp;<a href="/en/spandex-banquet-chair-covers" target="_blank">spandex chair covers</a> for round back banquet chairs.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/Spandex-Chair-Covers-NOW-IN-STOCK.jpg" alt="Spandex Chair Covers NOW IN STOCK" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Available in white or black, our spandex banquet chair covers are made with 190 gsm spandex fabric and offer a clean, modern look to banquet chairs. They offer brides a sleek contemporary look to complement their wedding d&eacute;cor.</p> <p>Additional Details:</p> <ul> <li>No ironing required</li> <li>Reinforced same-colour chair feet pockets ensure chair cover stays in place</li> <li>Fits a banquet chair with round back only.</li> <li>Model Banquet Chair measures approximately: Chair back: 36 in. height (from floor to top of chair) x 15 5/8 in. width. Chair seat: 15 1/2 in. length x 15 &frac12; in. width -Chair legs: 17 in. height</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our white spandex banquet chair covers or black spandex banquet chair covers:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:367 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/must-have-margaritas-for-your-cinco-de-mayo-menu Must-Have Margaritas for your Cinco de Mayo Menu <p>In celebration of Cinco de Mayo we&rsquo;re busting out our&nbsp;<a href="/en/victoria-crystal-9oz-margarita-glass" target="_blank">margarita glasses</a> and providing our restauranteurs and chefs with some of the must-have margarita recipes for your menu. We&rsquo;re willing to taste test for you as well!</p> <h3>The Proper Margarita Recipe (or as Chow&rsquo;s Senior Editor says &ldquo;the only way to make margaritas&rdquo;)</h3> <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/perfect-margarita.jpg" alt="Perfect Margarita" width="600" height="400"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.chow.com/recipes/10643-perfect-margarita" target="_blank">Chow</a></p> <p>What you need:</p> <ul> <li>Salt for rimming</li> <li><a href="/en/victoria-crystal-9oz-margarita-glass" target="_blank">Margarita Glass</a>&nbsp;or <a href="/en/victoria-crystal-10oz-old-fashioned-glass" target="_blank">Rocks Glass</a></li> <li>Ice</li> <li>1 &frac12; oz 100 percent agave tequila</li> <li>1 oz freshly squeeze lime juice</li> <li>&frac12; oz Cointreau (not Triple Sec)</li> </ul> <p>For complete instructions head over to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chow.com/recipes/10643-perfect-margarita" target="_blank">Chow.com</a> for the play by play.</p> <h3>The Best Coconut Margarita Recipe (that&rsquo;s a lot of margarita&rsquo;s one had to drink to lay claim to &ldquo;the best&rdquo;)</h3> <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/Coconut-Margarita.jpg" alt="Coconut Margarita" width="600" height="800"></p> <p align="center">Photo credit: <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2015/02/the-best-coconut-margarita-recipe/" target="_blank">foodiecrush.com</a></p> <p>What you need:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/en/victoria-crystal-9oz-margarita-glass" target="_blank">Margarita Glass</a>&nbsp;or <a href="/en/victoria-crystal-10oz-old-fashioned-glass" target="_blank">Rocks Glass</a></li> <li>1&frac12; ounces Patron reposado tequila</li> <li>&frac12; ounce cointreau</li> <li>1 ounce coconut cream</li> <li>1 ounce coconut milk</li> <li>&frac12; ounce fresh lime juice</li> <li>Splash of half and half</li> <li>Splash of simple syrup (1/2 cup sugar, &frac12; cup water brought to a boil until sugar dissolved, then cooled.)</li> <li>lime wedges for garnish</li> </ul> <p>This recipe looks absolutely divine and the story behind the Patron Tequila Express train along with images is a great read and visual experience! To read the full story and get the instructions, head on over to <a href="http://www.foodiecrush.com/2015/02/the-best-coconut-margarita-recipe/" target="_blank">Foodiecrush.com</a>.</p> <h3>Skinny Marg&rsquo;s Recipe</h3> <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/polarseltzermargss.jpg" alt="Skinny Margs Margarita" width="600" height="600"></p> <p align="center">Photo credit: <a href="http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-drinks/10-skinny-margaritas-guilt-free-sipping/slide/4" target="_blank">Shape.com</a></p> <p>What you need:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/en/victoria-crystal-9oz-margarita-glass" target="_blank">Margarita Glass</a>&nbsp;or <a href="/en/victoria-crystal-10oz-old-fashioned-glass" target="_blank">Rocks Glass</a></li> <li>1 ounce a&ntilde;ejo tequila</li> <li>1 ounce Cointreau</li> <li>&frac12; ounce lime juice</li> <li>1 pinch pink Himalayan salt</li> <li>Polar&reg; Ginger Lemonade Seltzer</li> </ul> <p>For the health conscious guest, here&rsquo;s a margarita lighter on the waistline but heavy on the flavour. For instructions on how to make, head over to <a href="http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-drinks/10-skinny-margaritas-guilt-free-sipping/slide/4" target="_blank">Shape.com</a>.</p> <h3>Blood Orange Margarita Recipe</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/blood-orange.jpg" alt="Blood Orange" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>What you need:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/en/victoria-crystal-9oz-margarita-glass" target="_blank">Margarita Glass</a>&nbsp;or <a href="/en/victoria-crystal-10oz-old-fashioned-glass" target="_blank">Rocks Glass</a></li> <li>3 oz juice from a freshly squeezed blood orange</li> <li>2 oz 100% agave tequila</li> <li>1 oz Triple Sec orange flavoured liqueur</li> <li>splash of agave syrup (optional yet recommended by recipe creators Todd Porter &amp; Diane Cu)</li> </ul> <p>Todd Porter &amp; Diane Cu&rsquo;s blood orange margarita recipe is making my mouth water as I write this post. Check out their recipe, full instructions to produce this gorgeously hued drink along with their fantastic and famous food photography at <a href="http://whiteonricecouple.com/recipes/blood-orange-margarita/" target="_blank">whiteonricecouple.com</a>.</p> <h3>Strawberry Margarita Mocktail Recipe</h3> <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2015/05/virgin-margarita.jpg" alt="Virgin Margarita" width="600" height="398"></p> <p align="center">Photo credit: <a href="http://www.everydaysouthwest.com/recipes/strawberry-margarita-mocktail-recipe/" target="_blank">everydaysouthwest.com</a></p> <p>What you need:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/en/victoria-crystal-9oz-margarita-glass" target="_blank">Margarita Glass</a>&nbsp;or <a href="/en/victoria-crystal-10oz-old-fashioned-glass" target="_blank">Rocks Glass</a></li> <li>10 oz frozen strawberries, thawed</li> <li>6 oz can frozen limeade concentrate</li> <li>&frac12; cup orange juice</li> <li>20 oz lemon-lime soda, chilled</li> <li>3 cups of crushed ice</li> <li>Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)</li> </ul> <p>Let&rsquo;s be honest &ndash; not everyone can or wants to indulge in alcoholic libations so I&rsquo;ve included a mockarita (?)&hellip; mocktail margarita (?) &hellip;whatever you want to call it for those wanting to live on the edge without the edge in the drink! For full recipe and instructions, head over to <a href="http://www.everydaysouthwest.com/recipes/strawberry-margarita-mocktail-recipe/" target="_blank">everydaysouthwest.com</a>.</p> <p>What are your favourite recipes? Let us know in the comments!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for margarita glasses or rocks glasses to complement these recipes:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:366 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-glass-washers-in-canada The Best Glass Washers in Canada <p align="center"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2015/04/champion-df-glass-washer.jpg" alt="Champion Glass Washer" width="300" height="440"></p> <p align="center">Photo courtesy of: <a href="http://www.championindustries.com/canada/products/search/13/Glasswashers" target="_blank">Champion Industries</a></p> <p>Anyone working at a foodservice establishment that sells beverages, whether it be a pub, bar, club, quick-service, fast casual or full service restaurant, knows the importance of finding a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.garlandcanada.ca/products/warewashing/glasswashers/delta-1200-glasswasher" target="_blank">glass washer</a> that can quickly and sanitarily turn-around all shapes and sizes of <a href="/en/glass-stemware" target="_blank">bar glasses</a>. Whenever I am in the process of purchasing a product, I&rsquo;m interested in finding the best for what I&rsquo;m willing to pay. Because of this, I thought it was worth rounding up the best glass washers available in Canada for foodservice operators.</p> <p>Check out the companies selling glass washers below:</p> <h3><a href="http://www.championindustries.com/canada/products/search/13/Glasswashers" target="_blank">Champion Industries, Inc.</a></h3> <p>Champion touts themselves as the dishwashing and glasswashing machine specialists which isn&rsquo;t hard to see why. They specialize almost exclusively in warewashing machines. They sell a wide range of glass washers including rotary or pass through glass washing machines. Their machines clean and sanitize up to 2000 glasses per hour with clearances of up to 12&rdquo; for taller stemware. They feature a 3-pump injection system for precise dispensing.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.hobart-export.com/wExport_en/products/warewashing/glasswashers.php" target="_blank">Hobart</a></h3> <p>Hobart is a well-known foodservice brand that manufactures foodservice equipment for warewashing, cooking, food preparation and waste treatment. They manufacture four different kinds of glass washers all glass rack models. They can clean and sanitize between 770 &ndash; 2160 glasses per hour depending on the model purchased. All can fit under bar or counter and all feature no escaping steam upon opening of the glass washer door. Their larger models allow double racks effectively doubling the capacity. They boast being the first commercial glass washer in the world with active drying technology to remove moisture from the glass.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.cmadishmachines.com/glass-washers-restaurant-glass-washing-bar-glass-washing" target="_blank">CMA Dishmachines</a></h3> <p>CMA Dishmachines is another company that specializes exclusively in glass &amp; warewashing equipment. Their machines can clean and sanitize between 600 to 1000 glasses per hour depending on the machine. They have both rotary (carousel) and glass rack with door models. They have an energy star rated model, and the ability of a pumped drain allowing for flexible installations with no floor drain required.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.fagorcommercial.com/en/commercial-dishwashers/high-temp-dishwashing/undercounter-glasswasher" target="_blank">Fagor</a>&nbsp;(Sold through <a href="http://www.hendrixequip.com/c-317-warewashersdishwashers.aspx" target="_blank">Hendrix Restaurant Equipment</a>)</h3> <p>Fagor specializes in warewashing, combi ovens and refrigeration. Their undercounter glass washer features capacity for 972 glasses per hour, one year parts warranty, and high temperature sanitation to protect your glasses and have them come out cleaner and dryer than traditional sanitation methods. Their machine also doubles as a dishwasher should you need it to.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Have we missed any glass washers you love? We&rsquo;re all ears! <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Tweet us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:365 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/navy-tablecloths-now-in-stock Navy Tablecloths Now in Stock <p>With the exception of our spandex cocktail table covers, we've been stocking all sizes of tablecloths in three colours&mdash;white, black and ivory. Our customers have loved the quality of the tablecloths and our wide range of sizes, but they have consistently asked us for more colour options. We talked with numerous customers and the most common colour requested was navy blue tablecloths by a wide margin. I'm pleased to announce that, effective immediately, we now have&nbsp;<a href="/en/108in-round-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">navy tablecloths</a> in stock.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/04/Navy-blue-tablecloth.jpg" alt="Navy Blue Tablecloth" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>You can purchase a&nbsp;<a href="/en/108in-round-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">navy blue tablecloth</a> in the following sizes:</p> <ul> <li>60 in x 102 in rectangle polyester</li> <li>60 in x 126 in rectangle polyester</li> <li>90 in round polyester</li> <li>108 in round polyester</li> <li>30 in spandex cocktail table cover</li> <li>30 in spandex cocktail table topper</li> </ul> <p>Our polyester tablecloths are 180 gsm polyester fabric featuring a surged hem and seamless design. Our spandex table covers are 190 gsm spandex fabric also featuring a surged hem, with reinforced boots to avoid any ripping.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping for any of the above sizes:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:364 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/20-top-wedding-catering-trends-for-2015 20 Top Wedding Catering Trends for 2015 <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/04/burger.jpg" alt="Burgers" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>Everyone in the catering industry knows the importance of food and beverage at a wedding. It can make or break a guest&rsquo;s experience and can be one of the highest costs a bride and groom must pay for. Because of this, wedding reception and wedding cocktail reception menus are an extremely important part of a great wedding. Many a bride is eager to impress guests by ensuring the food is on trend with the hot items in the industry.</p> <p>To help you more efficiently keep up to date on the wedding reception catering trends for this year, we&rsquo;ve compiled 20 of the top wedding catering trends below.</p> <h3>Beverage Trends:</h3> <p>1. Beer cocktails are quickly rising in popularity. Already gracing restaurant menus, cocktails with beer including margaritas with beer, the Michelada made with beer, lime juice and hot sauce, beer sangria and much more. And speaking of sangria&hellip; <a href="http://www.catersource.com/trends-style/tasty-chic" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>2. High-end shareable punches that incorporate a creative blend of ingredients and top-shelf liquor and presented in large apothecary jars or statement bowls offer guests a creative way to have a signature drink at a wedding. <a href="http://www.catersource.com/trends-style/tasty-chic" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <h3>Cocktail Receptions:</h3> <p>3. It&rsquo;s raining&hellip;.oysters? Oysters are showing up everywhere during the first hour of cocktail receptions &ndash; such as at a raw bar and passed oyster shooters. <a href="http://www.catersource.com/trends-style/tasty-chic" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>4. Hor d&rsquo;oeuvres with sweet-spicy sauces and condiments are being highlighted. <a href="http://www.catersource.com/trends-style/tasty-chic" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>5. Vegan and vegetarian dishes continue to rise in popularity and based on personal preference, clients are increasingly featuring these dishes during cocktail hours in ways such as falafel bars, hummus and bruschetta stations. <a href="http://www.catersource.com/trends-style/tasty-chic" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>6. If it&rsquo;s smoked, pickled, fermented, fire-roasted or preserved it&rsquo;s going to be popular this year with charcuterie, homemade pates and spreads as well as seafood charcuterie playing heavily in the cocktail hour. <a href="http://www.catersource.com/trends-style/tasty-chic" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>7. Action stations are still a smash hit with the wedding crowd. Memorable stations include bruschetta bars accompanied with hand-carved serrano ham and pulled pork action stations. <a href="http://specialevents.com/catering/wedding-flavors-top-trends-wedding-reception-menus-2015" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>8. Complementing the above trend, DIY stations have become a key component to wedding menus including a create-your-own-ceviche bar, build-your-own-taco-bars and caviar bars. <a href="http://specialevents.com/catering/wedding-flavors-top-trends-wedding-reception-menus-2015" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>9. Champagne bars with sparkling wines, with a variety of unexpected (and expected) garnishes such as herb sprigs, handmade syrups, fresh berries and candied ginger to customize a drink are gaining momentum. <a href="http://specialevents.com/catering/wedding-flavors-top-trends-wedding-reception-menus-2015" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>10. Complementing the wedding d&eacute;cor trend of curated vintage or antique dinnerware, curated hors d&rsquo;oeuvre with mini cocktails or shots have made their way into the cocktail reception trends. <a href="http://specialevents.com/blog/top-catering-trends-2015" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <h3>Appetizers:</h3> <p>11. Upscale ramen noodles gain popularity as appetizers with caterers substituting whole wheat, soba, cellophane and rice noodles. <a href="http://www.catersource.com/trends-style/tasty-chic" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>12. Anything on a stick. Think about it &ndash; no need for guests to hold plates and it makes conversations easier to take place. Try prosciutto-wrapped melon, bite size Caprese salads, or spicy chick satay skewers. <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/best-wedding-food-ideas" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <h3>Entrees:</h3> <p>13. Seasonal menus that take advantage of locally grown produce remain popular taking advantage of locally grown produce and natural / organic fare. <a href="http://www.catersource.com/trends-style/tasty-chic" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>14. Environmentally sustainable foods will reign supreme during the dinner portion of a wedding. <a href="http://www.catersource.com/trends-style/tasty-chic" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>15. New cuts of meat (such as braised beef cheeks) and non-traditional fish such as mackerel and whiting will replace the more common cuts as the popular protein options for entrees. <a href="http://www.catersource.com/trends-style/tasty-chic" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <h3>Entr&eacute;e Sides:</h3> <p>16. Root vegetables shine as sides with celery root, parsnips and kohlrabi gaining speed. <a href="http://www.catersource.com/trends-style/tasty-chic">Source</a>.</p> <p>17. Move over quinoa as ancient grains such as spelt, forbidden rice and amaranth replace the much hailed superfood. <a href="http://www.catersource.com/trends-style/tasty-chic" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <h3>Dessert:</h3> <p>18. Homemade savory ice creams and shaved ice desserts gain popularity for the much awaited dessert course. <a href="http://www.catersource.com/trends-style/tasty-chic" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>19. Waffle and crepe stations will provide a creative alternative to DIY sundae stations. <a href="http://www.catersource.com/trends-style/tasty-chic" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>20. And finally &ndash; although not a new trend but continuing to rise &ndash; food trucks arriving anywhere from an hour before the end of the evening to just before guests depart offer all different kinds of gourmet savoury street fare. <a href="http://www.catersource.com/trends-style/tasty-chic" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Any additional wedding catering trends you&rsquo;ve noticed that we&rsquo;ve missed? Let us know in the comments!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:363 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-rotary-irons-in-canada-for-party-rental-companies The Best Rotary Irons in Canada for Party Rental Companies <p><img style="float: left;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/04/rotary-iron.jpg" alt="Rotary Iron" width="250" height="186"></p> <p>Any organization that has to launder and iron textiles such as polyester tablecloths knows the pains a traditional iron can be. When a party rental company receives their tablecloths back from a rental, they can have hundreds to turnaround before another rental. This means traditional irons don&rsquo;t normally cut it where the time to finish one tablecloth is just too long to efficiently finish the linen. This is where commercial ironing equipment such as a rotary iron comes in. Rotary irons conveniently and easily process larger volumes of laundry regardless of how large a tablecloth may be. Because of this they are a perfect edition to a larger party rental operation that needs to turn around tablecloths at a reasonable speed. But who makes the best rotary irons?</p> <p>Here are the best rotary irons in Canada for Party Rental Companies.</p> <h3>Continental Girbau Rotary Irons:</h3> <p>Continental Girbau offers a 12.8&rdquo; and 20.1&rdquo; roller with the option of either gas heating, electric heating and steam heating. Ironing speeds are from 3ft per minute to 49 feet per minute. The rotary irons can finish tablecloths from 60&rdquo; to 124&rdquo; in width. They offer two programmable controls: the Logi control &ndash; available on 13&rdquo; models &ndash; provide a simple control over iron variables such as temperature and speed which the Intelli Control &ndash; available on 20 inch models &ndash; provides complete programmability and energy efficiency. All models also have Continental&rsquo;s patented AutoSpeed&reg; System which is a programmable control option that automatically modifies speed based on temperature ensuring constant temperatures and highest quality finishing results.</p> <h3>Huebsch Flatwork Ironers / Finishers:</h3> <p>Huebsch offers an 8&rdquo;, 13&rdquo; and 20&rdquo; rolls that include frequency controlled motor, finger guards and safety handles. Speed can be varied from 3ft per minute to 30 feet per minute. There are gas heating, electric heating and steam heating machines available to purchase. Finishing widths range from 55 inches to 126 inches with temperature settings between 176 degrees to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.</p> <h3>Unimac Commercial Ironing Equipment:</h3> <p>Unimac offers an 8&rdquo;, 13&rdquo; and 20&rdquo; heater roller with finishing widths that vary from 55 inches to 126 inches. Temperature controls range from 176 degrees Fahrenheit to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. There are also seven speed settings from 3 to 15 ft per minute to assist in the precise speed for fabric type and moisture content. Stop bars prevent hands from being too close to the machine and an alarm system helps ensure maintenance is consistently given. Electric heating is used to ensure a heated roller.</p> <p>Are there any rotary irons you&rsquo;ve used that we&rsquo;ve missed? Let us know in the comments.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote on our polyester tablecloths:</p> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></div> urn:store:1:blog:post:362 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/6-tips-to-get-started-with-social-media-for-event-rental-companies 6 Tips to Get Started with Social Media for Event Rental Companies <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/04/social-media.jpg" alt="Social Media" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>If you&rsquo;re not already on social media, you need to be. Just look at these stats that showcase the opportunity that exists for your business:</p> <ul> <li>80% of businesses indicated that their social media efforts increased traffic.</li> <li>92% of all businesses indicated that their social media efforts have generated more exposure for their businesses.</li> <li>More than half of businesses who&rsquo;ve been using social media for at least three years report it has helped them improve sales.</li> </ul> <div class="offerfineprint"> <p>Statistics Courtesy of: <a href="http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/social-media-roi-stats" target="_blank">HubSpot</a></p> </div> <p>While mainstream media likes to exaggerate claims that social media is a passing fad, dying etc., the fact of the matter is &ndash; it&rsquo;s not going anywhere. In fact, it&rsquo;s changing the very way we do business. It helps your customers find social proof regarding your business. It allows your customers to interact with you in a non-formal, no pressure forum. It helps small businesses gain market intelligence by listening to customer feedback.</p> <p>But I get it. It can be completely overwhelming with where to start. That&rsquo;s why I&rsquo;ve compiled 6 tips for event rental companies to use to get started with social media. These tips should provide you with the formula necessary to begin using one of the most powerful (and free) marketing tools at your disposal.</p> <h3>1. Figure out your business goals for engaging in social media.</h3> <p>Do you want to gain a loyal following or generate traffic and business leads? Or do you want to do both? What you share and how you interact with followers on social media determines your business goals. For example, if you&rsquo;re interested in generating traffic and business leads, make sure that you&rsquo;re sharing links that lead back to your own content. However, if you&rsquo;re interested in gaining a loyal following create contests, giveaways, and share other people&rsquo;s content that is relevant to your followers.</p> <h3>2. Choose the right social media platform for your business</h3> <p>You want to make sure that you&rsquo;re choosing the right social media website to post to, to attract and boost your brand and business.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/230020" target="_blank">Check out this fantastic article</a> by Scott Levy, author of the book <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Tweet-Naked-Bare-All-Strategy-Boosting/dp/1599185156/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1429021992&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=tweet+naked" target="_blank"><em>Tweet Naked</em></a> to learn about each of the social media platforms and select the one(s) that offers the best opportunity for reaching your ideal audience. Pinterest, in my opinion, is the perfect social media platform for event rental companies to showcase their&nbsp;<a href="/en/" target="_blank">special event equipment</a> as well as humbly brag about their extraordinary weddings and special events either planned or rental products provided for.</p> <h3>3. Create an Account</h3> <p>This is the optimal place to include your website, and a little bit about you or your company so potential followers and prospects can get to know your brand or personality. Upload a nice photo of your team in front of your offices and then include a background image that speaks about what your organization does.</p> <h3>4. Start Slow</h3> <p>Because you can either be overwhelmed or not sure how to start posting on social media, it always makes sense to start slow. Once you&rsquo;ve determined the platforms you&rsquo;d like to engage on, create social media accounts on those sites and follow a number of people in your industry. Look up your competitors and check out who they follow for ideas. Then, simply sit back and watch/listen to what the people you follow are saying. It&rsquo;s the best way to become comfortable with a platform. You can actively see how others are engaging on the site and mimic them until comfortable.</p> <h3>5. Learn the platform&rsquo;s features</h3> <p>Before you go and start posting or replying to someone&rsquo;s post, learning the different features and how to post, repost / retweet, share links etc., will reduce the anxiety associated with taking the next step into engaging with prospects and customers. To learn the different features of each platform, check out the links below:</p> <ul> <li>Instagram &ndash; <a href="https://help.instagram.com/454502981253053/" target="_blank">Features and getting started guide</a></li> <li>Facebook &ndash; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/help/" target="_blank">Features and getting started guide</a></li> <li>Google Plus &ndash; <a href="https://support.google.com/plus/?hl=en#topic=3049661" target="_blank">Features and getting started guide</a></li> <li>Twitter &ndash; <a href="https://support.twitter.com/articles/215585-getting-started-with-twitter" target="_blank">Features and getting started guide</a></li> <li>LinkedIn &ndash; <a href="https://help.linkedin.com/app/home/" target="_blank">Features and getting started guide</a></li> <li>Pinterest &ndash; <a href="https://help.pinterest.com/en" target="_blank">Features and getting started guide</a></li> </ul> <h3>6. Create your first post!</h3> <p>I&rsquo;m sure your question about this tip is what should I post? Do I post my own content or content from another business? The bottom line is you need to do both. Most social media experts, say using the 80-20 rule makes the most sense. Use 80% of other people&rsquo;s content and 20% of your own. If you want to engage with brides, consider sharing interesting and relevant articles from Stylemepretty.com or brides.com about wedding planning. If you&rsquo;re looking to appeal to the corporate event planner, bizbash.com should have some articles of interest to share. As far as your own content is concerned, write a short post on what tradeshows you&rsquo;ll be exhibiting at shortly or if you are frequently asked the same question, write a post that answers it.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Hopefully this blog post gives you a good jumping off point to get started in the wide world of social media. If there&rsquo;s any questions or concerns regarding social media, make sure to ask in the comments! I&rsquo;d be happy to help however I can. Also &ndash; when you&rsquo;re set up on social media, make sure you follow National Event Supply on <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google Plus</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:361 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/16-phenomenal-restaurant-menu-optimization-tips-you-need-to-apply-today 16 Phenomenal Restaurant Menu Optimization Tips You Need to Apply Today <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/04/blackboard-menu.jpg" alt="Blackboard Menu" width="600" height="400" /></p> <p>Menu optimization is a fine balance between attracting and pleasing customers while meeting the needs of a restaurant’s profits. It’s easy to focus too heavily on marketing while forgetting about the bottom line or focusing too much on the latter and not enough on the former. Not only that, but coupled with the overwhelming number of articles and books on menu optimization and lack of time everyone these days seems to face, it’s enough to drive someone crazy.</p> <p>To help you use your time most efficiently and learn something new to make you better at your job (and hopefully more money in your pockets), we’ve compiled 16 of our favourite menu optimization tips. Study them! You’ll learn fantastic new tips you can implement on your menus to squeeze the most value out of your menu.</p> <h3>On Menu Items:</h3> <p>1. Keep track of what your customers order most and which menu items will generate the most profit for your bottom line and highlight those prominently. <a href="http://restaurantcentral.ca/Eightdosanddontsformenus.aspx" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>2. Update your menu seasonally – not only does this ensure you’re taking advantage of lower cost, in-season produce, but it also keeps the menu just fresh enough that repeat visitors are attracted back again and again. Keep the favourites and signature dishes on the menu but use seasonal specials as a way to try new menu items that can hopefully replace underperforming dishes with a high popularity, high profit margin winner. <a href="http://restaurantcentral.ca/Eightdosanddontsformenus.aspx" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <h3>On Menu Design:</h3> <p>3. Never forget the attraction of mouth-watering, taste inducing descriptions combined with delicious food photography. Something that looks and sounds amazing to eat can increase sales by up to 27%. <a href="http://www.acrwebsite.org/search/view-conference-proceedings.aspx?Id=8588" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>4. On average, customers only spend 90 seconds reading a menu. Reduce your menu length by eliminating under-performing menu items and increase white space making the menu easier to read while increasing the likelihood of high-margin items being chosen. <a href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/Moneymakingmenusmenuoptimization.aspx" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>5. Instead of featuring drinks and desserts on the main menu, where they can get lost, use separate menus for drinks and desserts to make them stand out. Also consider putting higher margin drinks and desserts on table tents to tantalize the appetite and leave them wanting more. <a href="http://restaurantcentral.ca/Eightdosanddontsformenus.aspx" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>6. Consider pushing more alcoholic beverage sales by highlighting complementary pairings on the menu. On average, the margin from a single-portion alcoholic beverage was nearly twice that of the average non-alcoholic beverage. <a href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/Moneymakingmenusmenuoptimization.aspx" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>7. Reduce visibility of lower margin menu items by relocating to back of menu. <a href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/Moneymakingmenusmenuoptimization.aspx" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>8. Utilize borders and shading to highlight and emphasize higher margin menu items to draw the eye. <a href="https://www.canva.com/menus/" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>9. Reference Grandma’s homemade peach cobbler or Mama’s Succulent BBQ &amp; Beer Pork to tug on heart strings. Utilizing menu psychology, customers like the names of mothers, grandmothers and other relatives on their menus – research shows they are much more likely to buy. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/23/dining/23menus.html?pagewanted=all&amp;_r=0" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>10. You can also impact the sales of certain items based on their position on the page. Hot spots include the first page’s top right corner and the top or bottom item in each category. <a href="http://www.rewardsnetwork.com/blog/how-to-optimize-menu-design-to-increase-restaurant-sales/#sthash.1ppLh1fc.dpuf" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <h3>On Menu Pricing:</h3> <p>11. Embed price in the description of a menu item so you don’t attract attention to the price alone and unintentionally highlight all lower-priced items. <a href="http://restaurantcentral.ca/Eightdosanddontsformenus.aspx" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>12. Alternatively, remove dollar signs from the menu because it immediately reminds customers they’re spending money. <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/restaurant-menus-spend-more-money-2014-7" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>13. Ensure your pricing speaks to your brand and restaurant concept – if you’re a high-end full service restaurant, pricing items with .99 is tacky and aggressive and doesn’t denote quality. If you’re a restaurant focused on providing value though, pricing that includes .99 works, but .95 works even better as it’s friendlier and more effective. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/23/dining/23menus.html?pagewanted=all&amp;_r=0" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>14. Price the highest markup to be on the second-least expensive bottle of wine as many diners will order the second least-expensive bottle or glass of wine to avoid looking cheap. <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/money/2014/jul/28/tricks-restaurant-menu-boost-profits" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <h3>On Menu Strategy:</h3> <p>15. Learn to say no. In restaurants (same as in business) it’s easy to fall into the trap of wanting to be all things to all people by trying to put too many items on the menu to please everyone. Not only does this drive up food costs, but can also confuse customers. Focus on a niche that works with your restaurant brand. Doing this will ensure the critics fall by the wayside while the evangelists sing your praises far and wide. <a href="http://restaurantcentral.ca/Eightdosanddontsformenus.aspx" target="_blank">Source</a>.</p> <p>16. Ensure an open feedback loop exists from front of the house to the chef so guest feedback can be taken into account when revising the menu. If you don’t know what customers rave about and can do without, you won’t be able to know what to scratch off the menu and what needs more prominence. Source: March/April 2015 Canadian Restaurant &amp; Foodservice News Print Edition</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Any additional menu optimization tips you’ve used that we missed? Let us know in the comments!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:360 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-strong-is-a-lifetime-6ft-fold-in-half-table How strong is a Lifetime 6ft fold in half table? <p>Everyone wants to make sure that the products they buy are good quality products and because of that the stress test series was born. It has become one of our most popular blog series as it showcases how strong the products we sell are.</p> <p>Continuing on with our stress testing series, we have a new video for you today. Because of how well-known Lifetime Products brand is, we often get asked how our tables compare to them. Last week, we showcased our 6ft fold in half table by stress testing the table using 44lb bags of salt until the table broke. This week&rsquo;s post shows a video of us testing the lifetime 6 foot fold in half table to see how strong a lifetime fold in half table is. Check it out below!</p> <p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1yIT6DmpZWI" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Have you tested your lifetime fold in half table? Share your experiences in the comments below.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:359 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-suppliers-of-restaurant-uniforms-in-canada The Best Suppliers of Restaurant Uniforms in Canada <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/04/waiter-uniform.jpg" alt="Waiter in Uniform" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>Let me preface this blog post by saying we do not sell restaurant uniforms. We do however sell tabletop supplies to restaurants and other hospitality companies across Canada. As a company, we&rsquo;re all about providing our customers with need to know, relevant information so they can easily and efficiently make decisions for their foodservice operation which is the reason for this post.</p> <p>Because restaurant uniforms are one of the many ways guests judge a restaurant, ensuring the front of the house staff is putting their best foot forward is of utmost importance to any operator. It&rsquo;s human nature to want the best of whatever product you&rsquo;re purchasing so we&rsquo;ve rounded up an unbiased viewpoint of the best suppliers of restaurant uniforms in Canada.</p> <h3>1. Canadian Linen and Uniform Service</h3> <p>Headquartered in Toronto, ON Canadian Linen and Uniform service is one of the largest uniform and linen supply companies in North America. They operate more than 115 production facilities and service centers throughout the US and Canada and service nearly 150,000 customers every week. They service the hospitality, automotive and manufacturing industries. One of the more flexible suppliers out there, they offer full service rental, flex lease and purchase of restaurant and chef uniforms. They offer customizations, and in some instances laundering, repairs and upgrades.</p> <h3>2. Cintas</h3> <p>Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, Cintas is a global company operating more than 430 facilities in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia, including six manufacturing plants and nine distribution centres. Some of their more well-known customers include McDonalds, W Hotels and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Like Canadian Linen and Uniform Service they give restaurants the option to rent, lease, buy or have uniforms designed for a custom one of a kind look. Personalization is also available.</p> <h3>3. Lotus Uniforms</h3> <p>With warehouses in Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON (just like us!), Lotus Uniforms has an ecommerce website allowing restaurants to shop 24/7 for whatever restaurant uniforms they desire. They offer restaurant uniforms, aprons and chef wear with free shipping on orders of 48 + pieces. They provide logo work in the form of embroidery, screen printing and digital printing.</p> <h3>4. Blue Riband Uniforms Inc</h3> <p>Located in Quebec, Blue Riband Uniforms inc features an impressive client list including (but not limited to) Etihad Airways Lounge staff, Compass Group, The Ritz-Carlton, Hilton Hotel and Sunwest Aviation. They have a wide range of bar &amp; banqueting uniforms, aprons, chef and food preparation uniforms. They also offer uniform personalization in the form of tabbing, badges, screen printing and embroidery.</p> <h3>5. Chef Works Canada</h3> <p>One of the only companies on this list that caters exclusively to the foodservice industry, Chef Works is headquartered just outside of Toronto and has over 200 distributors across the country. They have a fantastic style guide that gives foodservice operators options to visually decide on, an ecommerce site to shop 24/7, personalization available and some of the broadest range of restaurant uniforms around. They don&rsquo;t offer rent, lease or laundering options if that is a need of yours.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Share your favorite suppliers of restaurant uniforms that we missed in the comments or on social media.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:358 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-product-alert-24-inch-spandex-cocktail-table-covers New Product Alert: 24 inch Spandex Cocktail Table Covers <p>When we first introduced our&nbsp;<a href="/en/spandex-table-covers" target="_blank">spandex table covers</a> back in January of 2014 we brought in <a href="/en/6ft-spandex-tablecloth" target="_blank">6ft rectangle spandex</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/8ft-rectangular-spandex-tablecloth-for-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">8ft rectangle spandex</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="/en/spandex-cocktail-tablecloth" target="_blank">spandex cocktail table covers that fit 30&rdquo; round cruiser tables</a> and 32&rdquo; plastic folding cocktail tables. We knew that spandex table cloths were something of interest to party rental companies, event venues, hotels and golf courses but were unsure of how popular they would be.</p> <p>The 30&rdquo; spandex cocktail table covers turned out to be an even bigger hit than we initially thought possibly and with that addition to our inventory, we started getting more requests for other sizes available.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m pleased to announce we now have&nbsp;<a href="/en/24-inch-spandex-cocktail-table-cover" target="_blank">24 inch spandex cocktail table covers</a> in stock.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/04/24in-black-spandex-cover.jpg" alt="24 Inch Black Spandex Cocktail Table Cover" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>Available in black, white and ivory, these spandex cocktail table covers fit cruiser tables that are 42 inches high, have a 4 pronged X base and a 24 inch diameter round tabletop. They&rsquo;re a fantastic addition to any event space for cocktail receptions and can be dressed up with multi-coloured sashes and bling.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote including shipping for our 24 inch spandex cocktail table covers:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:357 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-strong-is-a-6-foot-fold-in-half-table How strong is a 6 foot fold in half table? <div class="mdblogleft"> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/04/6-ft-8-ft-Fold-In-Half-Tables.jpg" alt="6-ft Rectangle Plastic Fold in Half table" width="300" height="450"></p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>6 foot fold in half tables are the perfect addition to an event rental company&rsquo;s inventory. Not only are they more compact to store but they&rsquo;re perfect to rent to condo and apartment customers. No need to lug 6ft and 8ft plastic folding tables through back hallways to their freight elevator.</p> <p>We are in the practice of stress testing all our folding tables to ensure they&rsquo;re strong and durable for our customers. The video below showcases our stress test on our 6 foot fold in half table. How we test the strength of the table is by piling 44lb bags of salt on the table to see at what point the table breaks. Check out how the fold in half table did.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MUNE9F4pbbc" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote of our 6ft fold in half table including shipping:</p> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></div> urn:store:1:blog:post:356 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/problems-with-wood-folding-chairs Problems with Wood Folding Chairs <p><img style="float: left;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/04/WoodFoldingChairsCategory.jpg" alt="Wood Folding Chairs" width="300" height="300">We are the first to admit that no product is perfect but the product is perfect for your needs. What one company may hate, another company is in love with &ndash; especially in the events industry. Some party rental companies swear only by&nbsp;<a href="/en/wood-folding-chairs" target="_blank">wood folding chairs</a> while others swear only by <a href="/en/resin-folding-chairs" target="_blank">resin folding chairs</a>. What we like to do is educate and inform our prospects and customers of the pros and cons of products so they know exactly what type of product they&rsquo;re dealing with before purchasing.</p> <p>Event Chairs and Banquet tables can be quite a large purchase so we want to make sure our customers are able to choose the right product for their business. We&rsquo;ve previously talked about the <a href="/en/problems-with-white-resin-folding-chairs" target="_blank">problems that exist with white resin folding chairs</a>. Today&rsquo;s post deals with the problems associated with Wood Folding Chairs.</p> <h3>1. Scratches show easily</h3> <p>Because wood folding chairs are made of pale wood and stained or painted to finish, event rental wear and tear by guests or transport can cause scratches to occur to the chair. Resin folding chairs don&rsquo;t have the same problem as their colour is solid to the core. Some event rental companies prefer a wood folding chair though as wear and tear can be sanded and re-finished with a little work. Because of the nature of the material used, more general maintenance is required.</p> <h3>2. Don&rsquo;t self-lock in place when stacked</h3> <p>Resin folding chairs are manufactured so that when they are stacked on top of one another they lock in place preventing movement. Wood folding chairs aren&rsquo;t manufactured the same way and because of this don&rsquo;t have the ability to lock in place when stacked on a chair cart. This can be rectified by a party rental company buying one or two ratcheting tie downs similar to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.homedepot.ca/product/12-feet-ratcheting-tie-down/837005" target="_blank">this one</a> from a home improvement store.</p> <h3>3. Can&rsquo;t be left to the elements for long periods of time</h3> <p>Because the chairs are made of wood, they&rsquo;re more susceptible to water damage, cracking and peeling than resin folding chairs. Pick up of the chairs needs to occur as soon after the event is finished to avoid any weather issues. Also if you don&rsquo;t have dry indoor storage to store these chairs, you shouldn&rsquo;t consider purchasing wood folding chairs.</p> <p>Hopefully this post provides you with an idea of the issues you can expect with wood folding chairs.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Have we missed any problems you&rsquo;ve encountered? We&rsquo;re all ears! <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Tweet us @NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">timeline on Facebook</a>, our page on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:355 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-product-alert-spandex-table-toppers New Product Alert: Spandex Table Toppers <p>We recently received a shipment featuring a number of new event tablecloths to add to our expanding inventory. Last year we introduced spandex cocktail table covers to our customer base and have continued adding additional colours to that product offering &ndash; now totaling 11 colours in stock. Companies who exhibit at trade shows, trade show decorators, corporations, party rental companies, event venues, hotels and golf courses have all taken advantage of the spandex cocktail table covers.</p> <p>When we began planning for the new products to introduce for 2015 we decided that we wanted to continue expanding our spandex table cover product line. With that in mind, I&rsquo;m pleased to introduce our new Spandex Table Toppers for wood and plastic cruiser tables.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/04/spandex-table-topper.jpeg" alt="Spandex Table Topper" width="600" height="600"></p> <div class="offerfineprint"> <p align="center">Our Navy Blue Spandex Cocktail Table Cover on a 30&rdquo; Wood Cruiser Table with a Black Spandex Table Topper</p> </div> <p>The Spandex Table Toppers come in 9 different colours (Black, White, Ivory, Forest Green, Navy, Orange, Burgundy, Champagne, and Royal Blue) and are $10.50 each. Designed to fit a cruiser or cocktail table with a tabletop diameter of 30 inches to 32 inches, these spandex cocktail table toppers are perfect to extend the life of your existing spandex cocktail table covers or add a pop of colour to complement an event&rsquo;s d&eacute;cor. They would also be perfect for corporations attending trade shows to show off their brand colours.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote for the spandex table toppers including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:354 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-table-skirts-in-canada Where to buy table skirts in Canada <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/04/17ft-polyester-table-skirt.jpg" alt="17-ft Table Skirt" width="600" height="535"></p> <p><a href="/en/table-skirts" target="_blank">Table skirts</a>&nbsp;are a staple for almost all tradeshows, banquet halls / event venues, hotels, golf courses and party rental companies. They work well for all registration desks, coat checks, exhibitor booths, buffet stations etc. If you&rsquo;ve already been buying table skirts then this post isn&rsquo;t really for you &ndash; unless you&rsquo;re not happy with your original supplier. If you&rsquo;re in the market to purchase table skirts, one of the most common things asked is where to buy <a href="/en/table-skirts" target="_blank">table skirts in Canada</a>? This post will round up 5 other suppliers besides National Event Supply, who also sell table skirts in Canada.</p> <h3>1. Textilehouse Canada</h3> <p>Based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Textilehouse Canada is a supplier of premium chair covers, table overlays, and other event linens in Canada. They also can work on custom-made products upon request.</p> <h3>2. Displays2Go.ca</h3> <p>Based in Rhode Island, Displays 2 go recently created a Canadian website to service Canada. Shipments still come from the US but pricing is all based in Canadian dollars. Displays2go.ca has the largest inventory that I know of tradeshow and display related products.</p> <h3>3. Canadian Hotel Supply</h3> <p>With several American locations, Canadian Hotel Supply is owned by American Hotel Register co, and co-leases warehouse space in Toronto and Vancouver to offer hotels, restaurants and other companies with table linens, table skirts and other foodservice &amp; hospitality supplies.</p> <h3>4. Linen Tablecloth</h3> <p>While they are based in the United States, LinenTablecloth has a Canadian ecommerce site that allows event venues and others purchasing table skirts direct from their website. Shipping is out of Memphis, Tennessee and they will pay brokerage and duties associated with linens crossing the United States/Canada border (often a surprise cost associated with shipping linens from the US).</p> <h3>5. Sysco Guest Supply</h3> <p>Owned by foodservice giant Sysco, Sysco Guest Supply focuses on the hospitality sector only offering guest amenities, textiles and housekeeping products. No pricing or product selection is available online however they mention they have a wide array of colours and sizes of tablecloths and napkins which includes table skirts.</p> <p>Hopefully one of these companies (if not us!) can help you find the table skirts you need.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our <a href="/en/14ft-polyester-table-skirt" target="_blank">14ft table skirt</a>, <a href="/en/17ft-polyester-table-skirt" target="_blank">17ft table skirt</a>, or <a href="/en/21-polyester-table-skirt" target="_blank">21ft table skirt</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:353 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/commercial-gas-ranges-vs-commercial-electric-ranges-for-restaurants-proscons Commercial Gas Ranges vs Commercial Electric Ranges for Restaurants (Pros/Cons) <p>There&rsquo;s a constant debate in the foodservice industry over gas ranges vs electric ranges: what&rsquo;s better, what has more problems, what costs what and so on. While we don&rsquo;t actually sell commercial restaurant ranges, we sell&nbsp;<a href="/en/restaurant-tabletop-supplies" target="_blank">restaurant tabletop supplies</a> to restaurants across Canada and want to add value to our customers&rsquo; lives. Based on conversations with our customer&rsquo;s the answer to what&rsquo;s a better cooking method is: it depends. It depends on a chef&rsquo;s upbringing, training, kitchen set up, restaurant menu and personal preference. To clarify, we&rsquo;ll be talking about a range as commercial restaurant equipment which includes an oven + stovetop. What we&rsquo;ll attempt to do in this post is share an unbiased pro and con list of commercial gas ranges versus commercial electric ranges so you can determine what makes the most sense for your back of the house needs.</p> <h3>Commercial Gas Ranges</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/04/vulcan-gas-range.jpg" alt="Vulcan Gas Range" width="324" height="391"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://vulcanequipment.com/Products/36-in-Gas-Range-Standard-or-Convection-Oven-2-Burners-and-24-in-Griddle-Right/" target="_blank">Vulcan</a></p> <p>Manufacturers include Garland, Wolf, Cooking Performance Group, Bakers Pride, Imperial, Vulcan and Southbend.</p> <ul> <li>Multiple configuration options including ovens, storage cabinets, griddles, broilers, and salamanders</li> <li>Available in 20&rdquo; to 72&rdquo; width</li> <li>2-12 burners</li> <li>0-2 ovens</li> </ul> <h4>Pros:</h4> <ul> <li>More even stovetop heat for cooking</li> <li>Easy to gauge the precise level of heating on burners</li> <li>Less expensive to operate</li> <li>Instant, constant heat on burners</li> </ul> <h4>Cons:</h4> <ul> <li>Can be more costly to install if gas line isn&rsquo;t already there</li> <li>Higher risk of gas leaks</li> <li>Pilot light starters burn more gas than electronic starters as pilot lights are constantly burning blue flame near the burner. If the gas range has a pilot light starter, it would be more costly to operate and therefore a &ldquo;con&rdquo;</li> <li>Gas ovens produce a humid heat making it less optional for dry roasting</li> </ul> <h3>Commercial Electric Range</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/04/toastmaster-electric-range.jpg" alt="Toastmaster Electric Range" width="393" height="393"></p> <p align="center">Photosource: <a href="http://www.toastmastercorp.com/products/commercial-ranges/" target="_blank">Toastmaster</a></p> <p>Manufacturers include Toastmaster, Garland, and Vulcan.</p> <ul> <li>Multiple configuration options including ovens, storage cabinets, griddles, and broilers</li> <li>Available in 36&rdquo; to 60&rdquo; width</li> <li>6-10 burners</li> </ul> <h4>Pros:</h4> <ul> <li>Easier to install</li> <li>Less costly to install</li> <li>Generally less expensive to purchase</li> <li>Easier to clean</li> <li>Dry Oven heat best for roasting</li> <li>Even heat distribution in oven for baking</li> </ul> <h4>Cons:</h4> <ul> <li>Subject to power outages</li> <li>Stovetop slower to cool when turned off</li> <li>Stovetop slower to heat up when turned on</li> <li>More expensive to operate as it takes 3 times as much energy to produce and delivery electricity to your range than gas</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Hopefully this list provides you with the information needed to make the best decision for your restaurant. If we&rsquo;ve missed any pros or cons of either range be sure to let us know by either commenting on this post, <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting us at @NatlEventSupply</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">on our Facebook timeline</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn page</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google Plus page</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:352 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-strong-is-a-60-inch-round-folding-table How strong is a 60 inch round folding table? <p>For those unfamiliar with our stress test series, we work in an industry that&rsquo;s in a race to the lowest price possible. When the owners initially bought National Event Supply that was the original strategy taken &ndash; however, it became increasingly clear that in order to have the lowest price possible, products have to be specked down in. As a company, we want to be proud of the products we sell and so we decided to focus on quality products at a good price for their value instead of on price itself. But in an industry filled with products that look like our products, but don&rsquo;t perform like our products how could we show people how strong and durable our products really were? Enter the <a href="/en/blogtag/product-testing" target="_blank">stress test series</a>.</p> <p>In the past, we&rsquo;ve tested a number of our plastic and wood banquet tables including our <a href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-60-inch-plastic-round-folding-table-hold" target="_blank">60 inch round resin folding table</a>. Because we stock both wood and plastic banquet tables, our most recent stress test is on its wood counterpart &ndash; our wood <a href="/en/60-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">60 inch round folding table</a>. Take a look below at the results of this stress test video!</p> <p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wh7h4-oRowU" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our 60 inch round resin or wood folding table including shipping to your location:</p> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></div> urn:store:1:blog:post:351 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-strong-are-wood-chiavari-chairs How strong are wood chiavari chairs? <p>Here at National Event Supply, we are on a mission. A mission to provide high quality event equipment at fair prices. When we first decided that this was the strategy we were going to take to market, we asked ourselves how we could show potential customers that our products were durable and sourced on quality rather than the lowest cost. We found out how to show people their quality by performing our own stress tests in house and since then we&rsquo;ve completed over 20 videos on different products we sell.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s post is on our new dark fruitwood <a href="/en/wood-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">wood Chiavari chairs</a>. We wanted to see how they fared when subjected to hundreds of pounds of salt to see if they were a high-quality product for the rental industry to own. We&rsquo;ve&nbsp;<a href="/en/dennis-chiavari-chairs-and-trade-show-stunts" target="_blank">tested our resin Chiavari chairs</a> by walking a 225lb man across the back of one, without breaking. How would wooden Chiavari chairs fare to a stress test? Find out in the video below.</p> <p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AqLFkBnVyvE" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>Pretty strong chair right?</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote on our dark fruitwood Chiavari chairs including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:350 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/wood-cruiser-tables-vs-plastic-folding-cocktail-tables-pros-and-cons Wood Cruiser Tables vs Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables (Pros and Cons) <p>Now that we have wood cruiser tables back in stock, we thought it would be a great time to compare them to our plastic folding cocktail tables. Both of them are available in bar height and table height, but that's where the similarities end. If you're looking at getting into the cocktail table market, you may not be sure which way you should go. We'll try to make the decision easier on why choose&nbsp;<a href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">wood cruiser tables</a> over&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">plastic folding cocktail tables</a> or vice versa.</p> <h3>Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/03/HighFoldingCocktailBMT.jpg" alt="plastic folding cocktail table" width="300" height="450"></p> <ul> <li>No assembly required</li> <li>Minimal set-up time</li> <li>Easily folds away when event is over</li> <li>Only one piece; no parts to go missing</li> <li>More weather resistant than wood cocktail table</li> <li>Table feet do not allow levelling on uneven ground</li> <li>Doesn't have the traditional shape in spandex table covers</li> <li>Only Available in one size (32") and one shape (round)</li> </ul> <h3>Wood Cruiser Tables</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/03/cruiser-tables.jpg" alt="wood cruiser tables" width="336" height="350"></p> <ul> <li>Traditional shape looks outstanding under spandex</li> <li>Available in 3 sizes (24", 30", 36") and 2 shapes (round and square)</li> <li>New parts can be bought if pieces are damaged or lost</li> <li>By swapping pole, table can go from table height to bar height rather than needing to buy another table</li> <li>Assembly required (Screwdriver Required)</li> <li>Not as weather resistant. Table top will separate if exposed to the elements long term</li> <li>Pieces can be lost or stolen because it comes apart into separate pieces</li> <li>More labour intensive due to assembly time and the need to level tables</li> </ul> <p>If you're looking for an easy to handle table, and are less worried about the aesthetics of what it looks like under spandex, you'll probably find the plastic folding cocktail table more to your liking. If aesthetic are important or you like being able to change things up size, shape, and height wise, you might find the wood cocktail table more to your liking.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in a quote for our&nbsp;<a href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">wood cruiser tables</a> or our <a href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">plastic folding cocktail tables</a>:</p> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></div> urn:store:1:blog:post:349 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/rectangle-banquet-tables-vs-round-banquet-tables-which-holds-more-people Rectangle Banquet Tables vs. Round Banquet Tables: Which Holds More People? <p>Readers who follow our blog know that we often have blog posts answering reader and customer questions. Today&rsquo;s post is based on a question that has been asked in our website search bar more than 20 times in the past 3 months. The question is &ldquo;how many less people can you seat using round tables versus using rectangular tables&rdquo;.</p> <p>Anyone in the events industry knows that it&rsquo;s all about head counts. The more people you can fit at a table and the more tables you can fit in a room, the more money to be made. Below we&rsquo;ve put together an easy to reference table of&nbsp;<a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">Round Banquet Tables</a> and&nbsp;<a href="/en/tables" target="_blank">Rectangle Banquet Tables</a> including their measurements and how many people they seat.</p> <h3>Round Banquet Tables</h3> <table style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" border="1" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr><th style="text-align: center;">Banquet Table Description</th><th style="text-align: center;">Table Measurements</th><th style="text-align: center;"># of People Seated</th></tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">48 In (4ft) Round Wood or Plastic</td> <td style="text-align: center;">Plastic: 48" Diameter x 29 1/4" High<br />Wood: 48" Diameter x 29 7/8" High</td> <td style="text-align: center;">5-6</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">60 Inch (5ft) Round Wood or Plastic</td> <td style="text-align: center;">Plastic: 60&rdquo; diameter x 29 1/2&rdquo; high<br />Wood: 60&rdquo; diameter x 29 7/8&rdquo; high</td> <td style="text-align: center;">6-8</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">66 Inch (5.5ft) Round Wood</td> <td style="text-align: center;">66&rdquo; diameter x 29 7/8&rdquo; high</td> <td style="text-align: center;">6-8</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">71 Inch (5ft 11&rdquo;) Round Plastic</td> <td style="text-align: center;">71&rdquo; diameter x 29 1/4&rdquo; high</td> <td style="text-align: center;">8-10</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">72 Inch (6ft) Round Wood</td> <td style="text-align: center;">72&rdquo; diameter x 29 7/8&rdquo; high</td> <td style="text-align: center;">8-10</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3>&nbsp;</h3> <h3>Rectangle Banquet Tables</h3> <table border="1" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr><th style="text-align: center;">Banquet Table Description</th><th style="text-align: center;">Table Measurements</th><th style="text-align: center;"># of People Seated</th></tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">4ft Rectangle Wood or Plastic</td> <td style="text-align: center;">Wood: 48&rdquo; long x 30&rdquo; wide x 29 7/8&rdquo; high<br />Plastic: 48&rdquo; long x 24&rdquo; wide x 29 1/4&rdquo; high</td> <td style="text-align: center;">4</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">5ft Rectangle Plastic</td> <td style="text-align: center;">60&rdquo; long x 30&rdquo; wide x 29 1/4&rdquo; high</td> <td style="text-align: center;">4-5</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">6ft Rectangle Wood or Plastic</td> <td style="text-align: center;">Wood: 72&rdquo; long x 30&rdquo; wide x 29 7/8&rdquo; high<br />Plastic: 72&rdquo; long x 30&rdquo; wide x 29 1/4&rdquo; high</td> <td style="text-align: center;">6</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">8ft Rectangle Wood or Plastic</td> <td style="text-align: center;">Wood: 96&rdquo; long x 30&rdquo; wide x 29 7/8&rdquo;<br />Plastic: 96&rdquo; long x 30&rdquo; wide x 29 1/4&rdquo;</td> <td style="text-align: center;">8-10</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">8ft Rectangle Wood Harvest</td> <td style="text-align: center;">8ft long x 42&rdquo; wide x 29 7/8&rdquo; high</td> <td style="text-align: center;">8-10</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Hopefully this post helps you to understand the capacity between a rectangle versus a round banquet table.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in being alerted to more articles like this related to the events and hospitality industry, <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">follow us on Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> or <a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Google+</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:348 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-ultimate-food-trends-guide-for-2015-whats-hot-and-whats-not The Ultimate Food Trends Guide for 2015: What's Hot and What's Not <p>We&rsquo;re a couple months into the year and rounding out the last month of the first quarter. Still big news in the foodservice industry is the food trends that are popping up around the country as well as forecasted trends to come.</p> <p>Knowing the trends ensures your menu stays current and you&rsquo;re maintaining your competitive edge. Restaurants and caterers can win business based on staying up-to-date on trends so updating your menu on a quarterly basis based on your top sellers can give you a boost in reservations and revenue.</p> <p>Because there are so many different publications and sources of information out there to read about the trends, and because caterers and restauranteurs are such busy people, we wanted to compile the ultimate food trends guide to provide a one stop place for those busy people to easily find information. Check out this slide show below to learn the hottest of hot food trends for 2015.</p> <p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="//www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/45992795" width="476" height="400" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in reading more articles like this, be sure to <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">follow us on Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">like us on Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">add us to your circles on Google+</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">follow us on LinkedIn</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:347 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-strong-are-heavy-duty-folding-chairs How strong are heavy duty folding chairs? <div class="mdblogleft"><a href="/en/nes-reliable-blow-mold-folding-chairs" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/03/Blow-Mold-Folding-Chair-B.jpg" alt="Heavy Duty Folding Chair" width="200" height="315"></a></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>Heavy duty folding chairs&nbsp;are worth their weight in gold for churches, community centres and schools. They&rsquo;re comfortable, durable, and stackable when folded and light enough that all age ranges can help with set up and tear down. Normally when an organization or individual is looking to purchase these chairs, their questions often include &ldquo;how much weight can <a href="/en/nes-reliable-blow-mold-folding-chairs" target="_blank">extra heavy duty folding chairs </a>handle?&rdquo;</p> <p>The heavy duty folding chair has been tested in drop test fashion from 6 inches above the chair. It passed a 275lb drop test, higher than the majority of plastic folding chairs on the market. But we wondered if there was another way to test its strength. We have been stress testing our products over the past few years utilizing bags of salt. We just recently completed the Heavy Duty Folding Chair stress test and determined this superstar chair is the definition of a heavy duty chair. Check out the video for yourself below!</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2ZMNHARHv4A" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote including shipping for our heavy duty folding chairs:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:346 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/stop-by-and-see-us-in-booth-30-at-the-cra-atlantic-show Stop By and See us in Booth 30 at the CRA Atlantic Show! <p>The 2015 CRA Atlantic Regional show is fast approaching on Saturday February 28th. We're excited to be at the show providing information on our dinnerware, cutlery, platters and bowls, event chairs, wood/plastic folding tables, stemware and event linens for the party and event rental industry.</p> <p>I wanted to let you know that we've recently brought in the following new items:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/en/nes-8-foot-harvest-table" target="_blank">8 foot Solid Wood Harvest Tables</a>&nbsp;- with removable legs</li> <li><a href="/en/nes-dark-fruitwood-chiavari-chair" target="_blank">Dark Fruitwood (Walnut) Chiavari Chairs</a></li> <li><a href="/en/nes-dark-fruitwood-folding-chair" target="_blank">Dark Fruitwood (Walnut)</a>&nbsp;&amp; <a href="/en/nes-mahogany-wood-folding-chair" target="_blank">Mahogany Wood Folding Chairs</a></li> <li>Wood Crossback Chairs (for Special Order currently - certain colours stocked by summer 2015)</li> <li>Metal Industrial Chairs (for Special Order)</li> </ul> <p>We also have been expanding our table cloth inventory to include 24" spandex cocktail table covers, spandex cruiser table toppers, and fitted polyester table covers.</p> <p>We have the following Show Special available for those who stop by the booth:</p> <h3>10% off your spandex/polyester tablecloth or glassware purchases*</h3> <p>If you need to purchase Chiavari Chairs for this upcoming event season, it helps to know what type of chiavari chair makes sense for your business needs. For help on what to look for, check out this blog post on the differences between <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs-vs-wood-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chairs vs. wood Chiavari chairs</a>.</p> <p>If you're interested in getting a quote now, please don't hesitate to contact me utilizing the information below or through our website:</p> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>We look forward to seeing you at the Hotel Casino Moncton on February 28th!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:345 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-strong-is-a-wood-48-round-folding-table How strong is a wood 48 round folding table? <p>Continuing our strength testing series, we recently released new videos on&nbsp;<a href="/en/how-strong-is-a-6-foot-rectangular-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">how strong a 6ft wood rectangle folding table is</a> and <a href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-lifetime-8-ft-commercial-plastic-folding-table-hold" target="_blank">how strong a lifetime 8ft folding table is</a>. If you&rsquo;re new to our stress test videos here&rsquo;s how they work: we take 44lb / 20kg bags of salt and pile them on top of our folding tables and event chairs and see how strong they are (and how many bags of salt it takes until they collapse). Today&rsquo;s video showcases the strength of our <a href="/en/round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">wood 48 inch round folding tables</a>.</p> <p>This video was a huge surprise to us. We thought given the other videos we&rsquo;ve done that this table would break at 700Lbs &ndash; we had no idea what it would actually break at and it thoroughly surprised us.</p> <p>Check it out:</p> <p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ebiGGwAz2Jk" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our <a href="/en/round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">48inch (4ft) round wood folding tables</a>:</p> <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:344 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-lifetime-tables-in-canada Where to buy Lifetime Tables in Canada <p>Over the past few years, National Event Supply has been testing our products to the limit. As some of you will remember we have been loading our tables and chairs up with salt to see just how much weight they will hold before they break. While we continue to do these tests on our own products, we also though it would be valuable for you to see how other products in the market place perform. We started doing this by testing products from an industry leader Lifetime Tables. Lifetime offers a variety of qualities ranging from consumer or residential quality up to what they call professional grade tables. In our case we have been testing their commercial quality tables, a line of tables that we consider to be the most similar to our own in terms of build quality and market positioning. To see how the 6-ft Lifetime Plastic folding table did in our test, you can take a look at our previous blog post <a href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-lifetime-6-ft-commercial-plastic-folding-table-hold" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>If Lifetime Tables are the plastic folding table for you, where can you buy them in Canada? National Event Supply unfortunately does not carry Lifetime tables so you can&rsquo;t buy yours from us but consider buying from Home Depot, Walmart, Amazon or Costco (if you have a membership). All these major big brand stores offer the commercial quality for purchase in the following sizes:</p> <ul> <li>Lifetime 4-ft Rectangle Table</li> <li>Lifetime 4-ft Rectangle Fold in Half Table</li> <li>Lifetime 6-ft Rectangle Table</li> <li>Lifetime 6-ft Rectangle Fold in Half Table</li> <li>Lifetime 6-ft Rectangle Adjustable Height Table</li> <li>Lifetime 8-ft Rectangle Table</li> <li>Lifetime 8-ft Rectangle Fold in Half Table</li> <li>Lifetime 48&rdquo; Round Table</li> <li>Lifetime 60&rdquo; Round Table</li> <li>Lifetime 60&rdquo; Round Fold in Half Table</li> </ul> <p>If you are interested in a larger volume (say 50+), you may want to consider purchasing directly from Lifetime. Lifetime offers free shipping in the United States only but a sales representative can provide you with shipping to your location in Canada.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our <a href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">commercial plastic folding tables</a>:</p> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></div> urn:store:1:blog:post:343 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-weight-can-a-lifetime-8-ft-commercial-plastic-folding-table-hold How Much weight can a Lifetime 8-ft Commercial Plastic Folding Table Hold? <p>Over the past several years we have been making videos where we stress tables and chairs to the breaking point. We've tested many different tables including our <a href="/en/how-much-weight-can-6ft-rectangle-plastic-folding-tables-hold" target="_blank">6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table</a>, <a href="/en/how-strong-are-8-ft-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">8-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table</a>, <a href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-60-inch-plastic-round-folding-table-hold" target="_blank">60 inch NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Table</a>, and even the <a href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-lifetime-6-ft-commercial-plastic-folding-table-hold" target="_blank">6-ft Lifetime Commercial Plastic Folding Table</a>. This year we are continuing our tests to help show you the strength of our products as compared to industry leaders like Lifetime Products.</p> <p>Today we're going to be putting an 8 foot Lifetime Table to the test. Lifetime manufactures and sells tables, chairs, and a host of other products for consumer and commercial use. In our case we are going to test one of their commercial products being the Lifetime 8-foot commercial plastic folding table and comparing it to our NES Reliable 8-foot Rectangular Plastic Folding Table. On paper, the Lifetime Table looks to be the stronger table as it is rated for 2000 pounds of weight evenly distributed across the top, while our NES Reliable 8-foot Rectangular Plastic Folding Table is only rated for 800 pounds. However, in a previous stress test, the NES Reliable 8-foot Rectangular Plastic Folding Table managed to hold over 1890 pounds before failing. How will the Lifetime commercial folding table stack up against our 8-foot commercial plastic folding table? Let's find out!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><iframe style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Oe1CB4z0diA" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:342 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/stop-by-booth-2113-and-see-us-at-the-2015-restaurants-canada-show Stop by Booth 2113 and See us at the 2015 Restaurants Canada Show <p>The 2015 Restaurants Canada show is fast approaching. We're excited to be in booth# 2113&nbsp;exhibiting our restaurant tabletop supplies, catering serveware and event furniture.</p> <p>We&rsquo;re breaking the mold on traditional restaurant supply stores by not only selling tabletop items that don&rsquo;t eat into profits (i.e. more money in the bank for you) but also by having no minimums, all porcelain and glassware <strong>in stock</strong> and same/next day shipping to ensure you get the tabletop supplies you need fast. We also have all our products and pricing online and available for ordering 24/7/365 so there&rsquo;s no need to leave your restaurant.</p> <p>New at the show: we will be exhibiting:</p> <ul> <li>Spun Polyester Tablecloths</li> <li>Our second line of crystal stemware &ndash; the <a href="/en/victoria-crystal" target="_blank">Victoria Crystal</a>&nbsp;Collection</li> <li>Lucido&nbsp;<a href="/en/bone-china" target="_blank">Bone China Dinnerware</a></li> <li><a href="/en/nes-8-foot-harvest-table" target="_blank">8ft Solid Wood Harvest Tables</a></li> <li>Stacking Wood Crossback Chairs</li> </ul> <p><strong>If you haven&rsquo;t already <a href="http://www.restaurantshow.ca/" target="_blank">purchased your tickets</a>, feel free to register with our code &ldquo;RC1014&rdquo; and receive a 50% discount on your advance registration.</strong></p> <p>We look forward to seeing you at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto on March 1 &ndash; 3rd!</p> <p><strong><em>Make sure you follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;to check out more information on the restaurant and foodservice industry and see what other events we'll be at.</em></strong></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:341 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/stop-by-booth-4033-at-the-rental-show-in-new-orleans Stop by Booth 4033 at The Rental Show in New Orleans! <p><img style="float: right;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/02/4C-TRS_ARA-logo_web.jpg" alt="American Rental Association Logo" width="215" height="169">The 2015 Rental Show is fast approaching with less than 2 weeks to go! We're excited to be in the Party/Event Rental section in booth 4033 &ndash; right next to two major tent players Aztec Tents and Losberger US.&nbsp;<a href="/Images/uploaded/2015/02/How to Get to National Event Supply's Booth.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> for an easy to print map of how to find us!</p> <p>We're going to be at the show exhibiting our tabletop items, plastic and wood folding tables, event chairs and polyester / spandex table cloths. NEW this year and featured in the booth are our 8ft Solid Wood Harvest Tables, Stacking Crossback Chairs, Dark Fruitwood Chiavari &amp; Wood Folding Chairs, and extended sizes and colours of our polyester and spandex table cloths.</p> <p>Stop by the booth to:</p> <ul> <li>Check out our show special pricing available on select products</li> <li>Enter your name into our Show Draw for the chance to win 1 of 3 prizes:</li> <ul> <li>1st Place: $1000 in your choice of products</li> <li>2nd Place: $500 in your choice of products</li> <li>3rd Place: $250 in your choice of products</li> </ul> <li>View new videos to see how much weight our folding tables and chairs can hold</li> </ul> <p>We look forward to seeing you at the show!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:340 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-stacking-chairs-cost-in-canada How much do stacking chairs cost in Canada? <p><img style="float: left;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/02/Blow-Mold-Stacking-Chair-B.png" alt="Blow Mold Stacking Chair" width="200" height="315">Stacking chairs can be a more comfortable and substantial chair to consider investing in for community centres, churches and schools. They have metal frames to hold large amounts of weight while being durable, yet are still light enough for most people to pick up and move by hand should they need to. They also are made to utilize banquet chair dollies (also known as stacking chair dollies) to transport more than a few at a time for set up and removal. After you&rsquo;ve determined that a stacking chair best meets your centre, church, school or organization&rsquo;s needs, the next question sure to be on your list is &ldquo;how much do&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-blow-mold-stacking-chairs" target="_blank">stacking chairs</a> cost in Canada?&rdquo; We&rsquo;ll answer that question for you in the article below so you are able to gain a better understanding of the budget you&rsquo;ll need to purchase your stacking chairs and / or how much you will need to fundraise.</p> <p>As there are two different categories that stacking chairs fall into, we&rsquo;ve broken the article down into cost of plastic stacking chairs and cost of upholstered stacking chairs (sometimes known as banquet chairs).</p> <h3>Cost of plastic stacking chairs in Canada</h3> <p>The average cost of&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-blow-mold-stacking-chairs" target="_blank">plastic stacking chairs</a> in Canada ranges from $30.95 &ndash; 70.95 not including taxes or shipping. The cost ranges due to the thickness of the metal frame, thickness of the plastic, the cost of petroleum (as plastics can be derived from petroleum), the intricacy of the design and the brand distributing the product. Suppliers that deal with commercial organizations will often have volume discounts as well to lower the cost per chair as the volume increases.</p> <h3>Cost of upholstered stacking chairs in Canada</h3> <p>The average cost of upholstered stacking chairs in Canada ranges from $35.95 to $80.95 not including taxes and shipping. The cost ranges due to the amount of fabric needed, the type of fabric (leather, vinyl, cotton, polyester, etc), the thickness of the metal frame and intricacy of frame design, where the product is manufactured and whether the upholstery is custom or stocked. As with plastic stacking chairs, suppliers that deal with commercial organizations will often have volume discounts as well to lower the cost per chair as the volume increases.</p> <p>Hopefully this post gives you an idea of the approximate costs to be associating to your new stacking chair budget.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote for upholstered stacking chairs (special order) or plastic stacking chairs (in stock now):</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:339 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-benefits-of-leasing-for-party-rental-companies The Benefits of Leasing for Party Rental Companies <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/growth-leasing.jpg" alt="Growth through Leasing" width="600" height="388"></p> <p>Almost any type of organization can take advantage of leasing, including proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, government agencies, religious and non-profit organizations. It is possible to lease almost anything associated with your businesses operation, including capital equipment, hardware, software and even soft costs such as installation and consultation.</p> <p>8 out of 10 businesses choose leasing over cash or bank loan equipment purchases, because most businesses make money by using equipment, not by owning it.</p> <p>Read on to find out why, and how leasing can give you the competitive advantage to help you grow your business.</p> <h3>Speed, Convenience and Flexibility</h3> <p>Banks and other financing sources tend to move slowly, drawing out the process of an application and finally, after many days of review, providing an answer. Leasing moves at the speed of business: online applications are approved or denied within minutes of receipt. The documentation provided with your lease is also simpler and more flexible, and 100% of the associated costs, including service, shipping and installation costs, can be financed, spreading the cost evenly over the lease term. A lease line of credit offers all the benefits of leasing and more, with a predetermined rate quoted based on the volume of the line, guaranteeing you a lower rate of interest than with submitting separate, individual leases.</p> <h3>Stay on the Leading Edge</h3> <p>Often, outdated or obsolete equipment is shuffled downstream or stored away to the point where it is worth less than the costs associated with selling or disposing of it. Leasing offers a built in termination date, the lease term, which can be calculated to coincide with the equipment&rsquo;s productive life and allows you to acquire the equipment you need today and use it cost-&shy;‐effectively until it no longer meets your needs. At the end of the lease, equipment can be upgraded, allowing you to avoid dealing with outdated and obsolete equipment. If your competitive advantage relies on the latest, most sophisticated hardware, leasing should definitely be considered. No matter how fast the leading edge is moving, leasing can help you keep pace.</p> <h3>Outsource Your Asset Management</h3> <p>The process of buying, maintaining and disposing of equipment can be time consuming and can draw your company&rsquo;s valuable technical and operational resources away from mission-&shy;‐critical priorities. Leasing can be implemented as outsourced asset management, allowing you to offload effort from your team and spread the cost evenly over your lease term.</p> <h3>Effectively Manage Your Cash Flow</h3> <p>Leasing offers a significant advantage to business with predictable or seasonal cycles, allowing flexible options for the customization of your payment schedule to your needs. With a well-&shy;‐structured lease, you will not pay for your equipment until it has paid for itself. Additionally, fixed rate lease payments allow you to accurately predict equipment costs and cash needs, unlike the variable interest rates offered by many bank loan and credit line options.</p> <h3>Conserve Your Capital and Borrowing Power</h3> <p>In this day and age of rapid technological growth, leading edge equipment assets depreciate faster than ever before. Traditional bank lines are perfect for day-&shy;‐to-&shy;‐day business expenses, but not for funding long-&shy;‐term capital acquisitions. Leasing provides an alternate source of credit and financing that allows you to acquire what you need, when you need it, without investing in depreciation. Additionally, leasing will not weaken your borrowing power, because money has not been borrowed, leaving your existing credit line healthy and available for your company&rsquo;s growth and other unforeseen expenses.</p> <h3>Overcome Budget Limitations</h3> <p>Spreading your costs evenly over a lease terms can help you stretch your budgeted dollars to acquire the quality and quantity of assets you really want, instead of the bare minimum required.</p> <h3>Tax Benefits*</h3> <p>Monthly payments on operating leases are typically viewed as operating expenses, and are made from pre-&shy;‐tax rather than after-&shy;‐tax earnings, offering significant tax benefits. *Please contact your tax and legal advisors to determine the most tax-&shy;‐beneficial lease for your specific situation.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Are there any benefits that you have seen that we haven&rsquo;t covered? Make sure to let us know in the comments!</p> </div> <h3>About the Author:</h3> <p>Robert Brown is the Senior Account Manager for <a href="https://www.easylease.ca/PublicSite/" target="_blank">Easylease Corp.</a>, a Canadian-based leasing and financing company focused on making it easier than ever before for companies to overcome cash flow and resource constraints to acquire the assets they need to grow their business. If you&rsquo;re interested in finding out more, please contact Robert at 613-825-3557 or rbrown[at]easylease.ca</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:338 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-strong-is-a-6-foot-rectangular-wood-folding-table How Strong is a 6 Foot Rectangular Wood Folding Table? <p>We often get asked how strong our tables are. Everyone is scared of getting a table that's not strong enough or that will collapse in a strong breeze. In the past, we've stress tested our plastic folding tables, showing what it takes to break a <a href="/en/how-much-weight-can-6ft-rectangle-plastic-folding-tables-hold" target="_blank">6-ft Rectangular Plastic Folding Table</a>, an <a href="/en/how-strong-are-8-ft-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">8-ft rectangular plastic folding table</a>, and a <a href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-60-inch-plastic-round-folding-table-hold" target="_blank">60-inch Round plastic folding table</a>. Unfortunately, after stress testing our 8-ft wood folding table, last year's winter got really bad and we had to use our road salt to melt ice instead of breaking wood tables. But winter's back again, we've got a couple of skids of salt, and a desire to stress some tables!</p> <p>Our first stress test is going to be the <a href="/en/6ft-nes-wood-rectangle-folding-table" target="_blank">6-ft wood rectangle folding table</a>. Want to know how much salt it takes to break the table? Watch on!</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/2325bwQt-hI" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Now that you've seen what it takes to destroy one of our <a href="/en/6ft-nes-wood-rectangle-folding-table" target="_blank">6-ft Wood Folding Table</a>, why not:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:337 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-folding-bar-stools-cost-in-canada How Much do Folding Bar Stools cost in Canada? <p>With&nbsp;<a href="/en/spandex-table-covers" target="_blank">spandex covered</a> cruiser tables becoming more popular at events, our rental companies have been looking for seating which compliments the tables. Regular bar stools can be a pain in the butt if they don't stack and can take up a lot of space in both trucks and warehouses.&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair" target="_blank">Folding bar stools</a> are an attractive solution to this problem. A light weight folding chair makes load-ins and unloads easy and because they fold down, they occupy less space in both trucks and warehouses. With our spandex linens and&nbsp;<a href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">cruiser tables</a> growing in popularity month after month, we're often asked "How much do folding bar stools cost in Canada?" Read on for an answer!</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/cruiser-table-and-folding-bar-chairs.jpg" alt="Cruiser Table and Folding Bar Chairs" width="360" height="412"></p> <p align="center">Image By: <a href="http://www.partyrentalsintoronto.com/" target="_blank">Events You Want</a></p> <h3>Cost of Folding Bar Stools</h3> <p>A folding bar stool can range in price from $27.99 to $85.00. This range is quite large, and reflects the different materials that can be used in the folding bar stool. For simpler chairs, with a strong steel frame and a simple back and seat, you're looking at the low end of the range. If you start adding leather padding, or upholstery, you're looking at a pricier chair. Often suppliers of event chairs provide volume discounts that discount the price per chair as the quantity of chairs purchased increases.</p> <p>Hopefully this post allows you to budget the approximate amount you&rsquo;re looking to spend on folding bar stools.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in a quote including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:336 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/crystal-wine-glasses-vs-glass-wine-glasses-for-restaurants Crystal Wine Glasses vs Glass Wine Glasses For Restaurants <p>Anyone not in the foodservice and restaurant industry would not understand the need to write a blog post about crystal and glass stemware and glassware &ndash; however you and I both know that even something as miniscule as the choice of glass material for your guest&rsquo;s choice of beverage goes a long way towards enhancing the aesthetics and atmosphere of the restaurant. If you&rsquo;re reading this blog post though, chances are you&rsquo;re in the midst of determining what type of crystal and glass wine glasses make the most sense for your establishment. We&rsquo;ll shed more light below on why choose&nbsp;<a href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">crystal wine glasses</a> over&nbsp;<a href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">glass wine glasses</a> and vice versa.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/victoria-crystal-28oz-wine-glass.jpeg" alt="Victoria Crystal" width="600" height="600"></p> <h3>Crystal Wineglasses</h3> <ul> <li>Traditionally used in upscale fine dining establishments or restaurants less prone to breakage</li> <li>Older crystal wine glasses can have lead in them. Most crystal wine glasses these days are unleaded due to the fact that lead used to leech into the beverage making it hazardous for a person&rsquo;s health</li> <li>Help to control the temperature of the wine</li> <li>Accentuates the aroma and flavours of the wine</li> <li>Allows light to refract through the glass making them sparkle on the table</li> <li>Light in weight</li> <li>Frailer and therefore more fragile than glass stemware</li> <li>Sometimes hand washable only</li> <li>Average cost is more expensive than glass stemware thus replacement costs are higher</li> </ul> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/eclisse-14oz-wine-glass.jpeg" alt="Glass Wineglasses" width="600" height="423"></p> <h3>Glass Wineglasses</h3> <ul> <li>Traditionally used in more casual dining atmospheres and restaurants where more breakage occurs (i.e. pubs / bars)</li> <li>Doesn&rsquo;t shine the way crystal does as it is slightly more opaque</li> <li>More affordable than crystal so replacement costs are lower than average</li> <li>More durable than crystal</li> <li>Thicker structure (thicker bowl, rim, foot and stem) generally</li> <li>Dishwasher safe</li> </ul> <p>Restaurants with an extensive wine menu and upscale offerings or restaurants looking to position themselves as a food and wine destination would do best purchasing crystal wine glasses. Fast Casual restaurants, pubs and bars would do best purchasing glass wine glasses enabling them to optimize the durability of the glass.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our crystal wine glasses or glass wine glasses:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:335 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/stop-by-and-see-us-at-the-bc-regional-trade-show Stop By and See Us at the BC Regional Trade Show <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/bc-cra-booth-600.jpg" alt="BC CRA Booth" width="596" height="451"></p> <p>This Friday January 23rd starting at 4PM, we will be exhibiting at&nbsp;<a href="http://crarental.org/event.php?id=3" target="_blank">CRA BC Regional Trade Show</a> taking place at the Cloverdale Rodeo &amp; Exhibition Show Barn in Surrey, British Columbia. We&rsquo;ve been exhibiting at this show for 5 years and are looking forward to catching up with our prospective and current customers in BC in booth 42/43.</p> <p>As a thank you for all the support all you fabulous British Columbians have shown to our company, we&rsquo;re offering anyone that stops by our booth the ability to save 10% on all&nbsp;<a href="/en/linens" target="_blank">spandex/polyester tablecloths</a> as well as any <a href="/en/glass-stemware" target="_blank">crystal or glass drinkware</a>.</p> <p>This year, the BC Local chapter of the Canadian Rental Association has put together a fabulous show incentive to anyone from a rental company that attends. The CRA BC Local will be making 2 draws for $1000.00 each to be spent at the trade show. The draws will take place on the Friday night and on the Saturday afternoon. In order to win, you must attend the show and be present at the draw. There is only one prize per attendee and the prize money needs to be spent at the trade show with one of their exhibiting trade show sponsors. Good Luck to all the potential winners!!</p> <p>We look forward to seeing you at the show!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in learning more about issues, tips and tricks regarding the party rental industry or event industry, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/natleventsupply" target="_blank">follow us on Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">like us on Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">subscribe to our company page on LinkedIn</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:334 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/indirect-tent-heaters-vs-direct-tent-heaters Indirect Tent Heaters Vs Direct Tent Heaters <p>Winter hasn't been too bad here at National Event Supply. There was a little whining when the windchill reading dropped to -29 Celsius, but for the most part we&rsquo;ve been surviving. The recent cold snap did get us thinking about tent heaters (and vacations to warm locales with beautiful beaches). Now, there aren't a lot of weddings happening, in tents, in Canada, in the dead of winter, but spring is coming. And while every bride hopes for gorgeous weather on her big day, tent heat may be needed for those spring and fall weddings. Even though we don't sell tents or tent heaters, we do sell to tent rental and party rental companies looking for these products and want to help our customers and potential prospects make educated decisions on the types of tent heaters to purchase. So we decided to take a look at the two different types of tent heaters and highlight the pros and cons for each.</p> <p>The first major type of tent heater is a direct tent heater. Direct tent heaters heat the tent by forcing air over an open flame to produce hot air which is then ducted in to the tent. Direct tent heaters are usually fuelled by propane and are most efficient in totally enclosed tent applications.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/direct-tent-heaters.jpg" alt="Direct Tent Heaters" width="550" height="300"></p> <p align="center">Photo Credit: <a href="http://ca.lbwhite.com/products/Tent-Heaters/Premier-Portable-Heater/" target="_blank">L.B. White</a></p> <div class="mdblogleft"> <h3>Pros</h3> <ul> <li>Smaller than Indirect Tent Heaters due to lack of heat exchanger</li> <li>Propane is an affordable and efficient fuel source</li> <li>Fewer parts, simpler design, easy to use</li> </ul> </div> <div class="mdblogright"> <h3>Cons</h3> <ul> <li>Products of combustion are discharged into heated space</li> <li>Exhaust can cause dizziness, burning eyes, nausea</li> <li>Not allowed in some jurisdictions</li> </ul> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p>The other major type of tent heater is an indirect tent heater. Indirect tent heaters have a heat exchanger much like the forced air furnace found in many homes. The fan of the heating unit blows air across the heat exchanger sending the hot air into the tent through ductwork. Indirect tent heaters are also usually fuelled by propane, although diesel units can be found. Indirect tent heaters are most commonly used in larger applications where clean, warm air is required.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/indirect-tent-heaters.jpg" alt="Indirect Tent Heater" width="550" height="300"></p> <p align="center">Photo Credit: <a href="http://ca.lbwhite.com/products/Tent-Heaters/Director-Portable-Heater/" target="_blank">L.B. White</a></p> <div class="mdblogleft"> <h3>Pros</h3> <ul> <li>The products of combustion is vented into the atmosphere as opposed to into the tent</li> <li>Air blown into the tent is clean and warm</li> <li>Quiet operation</li> </ul> </div> <div class="mdblogright"> <h3>Cons</h3> <ul> <li>Larger than direct tent heaters because of heat exchanger</li> <li>More complex than direct tent heaters</li> <li>Less efficient than direct-fired heaters</li> </ul> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p>Depending on your jurisdiction, the choice between direct-fired and indirect-fired tent heaters may be a simple one. If not, you'll need to weigh the efficiency and ease of use of direct tent heaters against the better quality heat and larger size of the indirect tent heaters.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you have any thoughts or preferences between direct tent heaters and indirect tent heaters, let us know on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook wall</a>, send us a tweet on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/natleventsupply" target="_blank">@NatlEventSupply</a>, or leave a comment on our blog! We always love hearing from you!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:333 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-does-a-banquet-chair-dolly-cost How much does a banquet chair dolly cost? <p><a href="/en/banquet-chair-dolly" target="_blank">Banquet chair dollies</a>&nbsp;are the perfect way to transport banquet chairs between the storage room and your event venue&rsquo;s different rooms. Perhaps you already own multiple or just one banquet chair dolly, or perhaps you don&rsquo;t own any &ndash; regardless of whether you own one or not &ndash; the number one question you&rsquo;re bound to ask yourself when looking for a dolly is &ldquo;how much does a banquet chair dolly cost?&rdquo; Below will detail the approximate cost to budget when looking to purchase a&nbsp;<a href="/en/banquet-chair-dolly" target="_blank">banquet chair dolly</a> in Canada.</p> <p>Banquet chair carts range in price from $49.95 - $130.95 CDN. The range in price is due to three different style variations and different materials in use.</p> <div class="mdblogleft"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/stack-chair-cart-global-industrial.jpg" alt="Stacking Chair Cart Global Industrial" width="275" height="275"> <p align="center">Picture Source: Global Industrial</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>Stack chair carts which are rolling carts without handles should be available within the lowest range of the pricing. They fit up to 15 chairs on them but can sometimes be hard to maneuver given the lack of handle.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogleft"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/banquet-chair-dolly-ps-furniture.jpg" alt="Banquet Chair Dolly PS Furniture" width="300" height="300"> <p align="center">Picture Source: PS Furniture</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>This style of banquet chair dolly can be tipped back and should be available at the higher end of the price range. They fit up to 10 chairs at one time on the dolly.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/banquet-chair-dolly-national-event-supply.jpg" alt="Banquet Chair Dolly" width="257" height="450"></p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>This third type of banquet chair cart/dolly is towards the high end of the pricing range with options to have two different kinds of wheels included: regular wheels (pneumatic) and wheels with no air that make it easier to transport the chair cart across grass. It fits 7 chairs per dolly.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p>Hopefully this article helps you figure out the approximate price you should budget for each banquet chair cart you&rsquo;d like to purchase.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:332 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-assemble-a-portable-folding-coat-rack How to Assemble a Portable Folding Coat Rack <p>Portable Folding Coat Racks are perfect for party and event rental companies as they&rsquo;re foldable and easy to store and transport to customers. While not a lot of assembly is required, there is still a few pieces to put together in order to begin using the Folding Coat Rack. Here&rsquo;s how to assemble a Portable Garment Rack:</p> <h3>What you should receive:</h3> <ul> <li>(1x) Folding Coat Rack Base</li> <li>(1x) Folding Coat Rack Top Closet Rod</li> </ul> <h3>No Tools Required. Recommend having two people to set it up</h3> <h3>Approximate Assembly time: ~ 2 minutes</h3> <p>1. Check to make sure all parts are accounted for. Below is what the portable folding coat rack will look like immediately after taking it out of the box. (see picture below). The coat rack ships folded to optimize shipping costs.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/Folding-Coat-Rack-Flat-forweb.jpg" alt="Folding Coatrack Flat" width="330" height="447"></p> <p>2. Remove the Folding Coat Rack Top Closet Rod from its housing by grabbing the Folding Coat Rack Top Closet Rod and pulling up. It is held in place to the Folding Coat Rack Base by two clips.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/Folding-Coat-Rack-Removing-Closet-Rod.jpg" alt="Folding Coat Rack Removing Closet Rod" width="450" height="600"></p> <p>3. Remove protective plastic from Folding Coat Rack Top Closet Rod.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/Folding-Coat-Rack-Taking-Plastic-Off-forweb.jpg" alt="Folding Coatrack Taking off Plastic" width="250" height="333"></p> <p>4. The two poles are held in place folded against the Folding Coat Rack Base by short 1inch metal pieces on opposite pole. Grasp the bottom pole at the end and pull the pole towards you until it clears the short 1 inch metal piece. Then place the bottom pole on top of the metal piece.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/Folding-Coat-Rack-Right-Side.gif" alt="Folding Coat Rack Right Side" width="450" height="350"></p> <p>5. Doing the same thing as above, this time on the left side, grab the bottom pole at the end and push away from you until it clears the 1 inch metal piece. Then place the pole on top of the metal piece.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/Folding-Coat-Rack-Left-Side.gif" alt="Folding Coat Rack Left Side" width="450" height="350"></p> <p>6. Here&rsquo;s where a 2nd person comes in handy &ndash; one person should then raise the poles vertically (like so below) and hold them in place.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/Putting=up-Folding-Coat-Rack.gif" alt="Putting up Folding Coat Rack" width="450" height="350"></p> <p>7. Then the second person puts the Folding Coat Rack Top Closet Rod and connects it onto the two poles.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/attaching-clothes-rod.jpg" alt="Attaching Clothes Rod" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>8. Finally, on each side, there is a button that can be pushed to raise and lower the height of the folding coat rack &ndash; depending on what length of garment you will be hanging.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/Folding Coat Rack-push button.gif" alt="Folding Coat Rack Push the Button" width="450" height="350"></p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/Folding-Coat-Rack-Raising-Poles.jpg" alt="Folding Coat Rack Raising Poles" width="450" height="600"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for a portable folding coat rack for your rental company:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:331 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-size-tablecloth-fits-on-a-low-cocktail-table What size tablecloth fits on a low cocktail table? <p>We were recently asked what size of tablecloth fits on our <a href="/en/32-nes-reliable-low-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable 32" Low Plastic Folding Cocktail Table</a>. If you're looking for a tablecloth that will go all the way to the floor, you'll want a <a href="/en/90-round-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">90 inch round tablecloth</a>. A 90 inch round tablecloth will also go all the way to the floor on an&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-30-wood-cruiser-table" target="_blank">NES 30" Wood Cruiser Table</a> with a 30 inch pole.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/low-cocktail-with-90R-linen.jpg" alt="Low Cocktail with 90 Inch Round Linen" width="600" height="400"></p> <p align="center">Image Source: <a href="http://www.pacificpartycanopies.com/" target="_blank">http://www.pacificpartycanopies.com/</a></p> <p>If you're looking for something that will only go halfway to the floor, you'd need a 60 inch round tablecloth. A 60 inch round tablecloth would provide 15 inches of overhang on both the NES Reliable 32" Low Plastic Folding Cocktail Table and the NES 30" Wood Cruiser Table with a 30 inch pole.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/low-cocktail-with-60R-linen.jpg" alt="Low Cocktail Table with 60 Inch Round Linen" width="600" height="400"></p> <p align="center">Image Source: <a href="http://www.pacificpartycanopies.com/" target="_blank">http://www.pacificpartycanopies.com/</a></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you have any questions about tablecloths for low cocktail table, let us know by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/natleventsupply" target="_blank">following us on Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">liking us on Facebook</a> or replying in the comments.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:330 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/problems-with-white-resin-folding-chairs Problems with White Resin Folding Chairs <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/white-resin-folding-chairs.jpg" alt="White Resin Folding Chairs" width="600" height="400"></p> <p><a href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">White resin folding chairs</a>&nbsp;have been by far one of our bestselling chairs over 2014 with no signs of stopping in the year ahead. The best kind of purchase though is knowing exactly what you&rsquo;re getting with the product &ndash; and that includes the problems that may arise. It makes sense to know what problems may arise in a product so you&rsquo;re able to determine what you&rsquo;re willing to live with and what you&rsquo;re not. Here are the problems with white resin folding chairs and solutions:</p> <h3>1. Screw hole caps can be lost</h3> <p>White resin folding chairs have screw caps that hide the screw holes. Sometimes these screw caps after high turnover, can become loose and tend to fall out either at the event venue or in transit to or from your storage location. Solution:&nbsp;<a href="/en/white-resin-folding-chair-screw-cap-100-caps" target="_blank">New replacement screw caps</a> can be purchased in lots of 100. We have heard of rental companies putting a little glue in the hole before putting the new screw cap on as well &ndash; to ensure it doesn&rsquo;t get lost.</p> <h3>2. Scuff marks can occur</h3> <p>With white furniture in general, you&rsquo;re going to get maintenance issues that require solving on an ongoing basis. Add to that, you&rsquo;re a rental company or event venue who turnover a large amount of events a year and you have the potential for a lot of scuff marks to occur. This generally happens when guests put their feet on the legs, accidently brush the seat in front of them as they cross their legs etc. Solution: <a href="/en/how-to-clean-scuff-marks-off-white-resin-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Magic Eraser has been shown to remove most if not all scuff marks</a>.</p> <h3>3. Yellowing can occur after years of extensive outdoor use</h3> <p>We were under the impression that our white resin folding chairs wouldn&rsquo;t yellow due to UV exposure and had that on our website. Our factory repeatedly assured us of this. And we didn&rsquo;t have any complaints (that we knew of) in the 9 years the current owners have owned the business. But it turns out we were wrong. Last year we received some great feedback from a party rental company out in Western Canada who let us know that the chairs he had purchased in 2006&nbsp;had begun to yellow. He was in the market for new chairs anyways as 8+ years of high rental turnover can make a white resin folding chair look a little worse for wear. It was great receiving this feedback so that we can set expectations for other customer&rsquo;s or potential customers about our product while working with our factory to better the product. Solution: Keep white resin folding chairs in indoor, heated storage only free of elements to lengthen product colour and be prepared for the possibility of having to do a chair replacement after 8 years.</p> <h3>4. Deep scratches in resin can occur</h3> <p>Because resin is a highly durable product, it does hold up extremely well to nicks and scratches. That being said it is not perfect and can become susceptible to deeper scratches due to the high turnover of the product. Due to the nature of resin, it can&rsquo;t be easily fixed once a scratch can occur (which is why some party rental companies prefer wooden folding chairs over resin folding chairs). Solution: Always use the proper chair dollies to transport, ensure all chairs and dollies are locked down from movement when in transit and train employees to handle the chairs with care. Alternative solution is to purchase new chairs when existing chairs are becoming well worn.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote on our white resin folding chairs including shipping to your location</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:329 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/2014-year-in-review Our Top 10 Stories From 2014 That You Just Can’t Miss <p><img src="/Images/uploaded/2014/12/Top 10 Posts of 2014.png" alt="Top 10 Posts of 2014" width="648" height="216"></p> <p>Approaching the New Year offers the ideal time for reflection on the previous year&rsquo;s successes. So, we thought it&rsquo;d be the perfect opportunity to take a little trip down memory lane and remember the best posts we shared with you in 2014. But rather than picking our favorites (that&rsquo;s like trying to pick just one kind of our favourite ice creams!), we let you decide. Here&rsquo;s the list of the most read, new stories on National Event Supply in the past year:</p> <ol> <li><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong><a href="/en/where-to-buy-wedding-linens-direct-in-canada">Where to buy wedding linens direct in Canada</a></strong></li> </ol> <p>While buying wedding linens direct is quite prevalent in the United States, finding good quality, <a href="/en/linens">seamless wedding linens wholesale</a> in Canada can be a more time consuming and difficult task. One of the questions that we often get asked is where to buy wedding linens direct in Canada. Besides National Event Supply (who as you may or may not know have a new line of <a href="/en/polyester-linens">polyester linens</a> and <a href="/en/spandex-table-covers">spandex table covers</a>), we&rsquo;ve rounded up 4 companies you can purchase wedding linens direct from.</p> <ol start="2"> <li><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong><a href="/en/how-much-do-chiavari-chairs-cost-to-buy-in-canada">How much do Chiavari Chairs Cost to Buy in Canada</a></strong></li> </ol> <p>One of the first questions a party rental, event rental, hotel, banquet hall or caterer asks themselves when they begin the process of buying <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs">chiavari chairs wholesale</a> is: How much does a chiavari chair cost, and what are the expected prices for different kinds of chiavari chairs? Unfortunately many Canadian companies run into road blocks when they research online as to how much chiavari chairs are really going to cost with few in the industry posting prices online. This article will attempt to answer this important question &ndash; just keep in mind that chiavari chair prices vary drastically between the United States and Canada &ndash; buying from US companies may look like a better deal but with the exchange rates, duties and shipping &ndash; your end cost could be higher than if you&rsquo;d bought from a Canadian company. As the different types of chiavari chairs have different price points, this article takes a look at what a Canadian company buying from a Canadian event equipment sales supplier can expect in terms of pricing.</p> <ol start="3"> <li><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong><a href="/en/who-are-the-best-restaurant-equipment-supplies-stores-in-toronto-ontario">The Best Restaurant Supplies Store in Toronto</a></strong></li> </ol> <p>Each year, we at National Event Supply work with restaurants around the Greater Toronto area with respect to their restaurant supplies such as <a href="/en/quadrato-platters">porcelain platters</a>, bowls, porcelain dinnerware, flatware and glass stemware. And because so many folks know our thoughts (from this website) on quality products and great service, they often ask us who are some of the other restaurant supply stores in the area? We like to be as transparent as possible with our customers and because of this, this post lists a few of the companies that have a solid restaurant supply history in the Toronto area.</p> <ol start="4"> <li><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong><a href="/en/the-best-tent-manufacturers-in-canada">The Best Tent Manufacturers in Canada</a></strong></li> </ol> <p>There are many events especially in Canada that may opt to be outdoors and want the assurance that regardless of the weather, their event can continue as planned. Because of this, tent rentals are vastly popular &ndash; especially in climates such as ours that experience different changes in season, weather and temperature. If you&rsquo;re in the market to purchase tents &ndash; whether they be pop up tents or portable fabric structures - knowing the best tent manufacturers to look into can help get a head start on your research and due diligence.</p> <ol start="5"> <li><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong><a href="/en/how-much-do-wedding-folding-chairs-cost-in-canada">How Much do Wedding Folding Chairs Cost in Canada?</a></strong></li> </ol> <p>Next to the Chiavari Chair, the most popular event chair for weddings would be <a href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs">Wedding White Folding Chairs</a>. Party and event rental companies, hotels, banquet halls and caterers often start their search off for these chairs asking what different variations of white wedding folding chairs exist and how much do white wedding folding chairs cost? This blog post will detail the range of cost (if buying from a Canadian event equipment supplier) and styles of white wedding folding chairs and the reasons for the cost variations.</p> <ol start="6"> <li><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong><a href="/en/the-best-catering-supply-store-in-toronto">Best Catering Supplies Stores in Toronto</a></strong></li> </ol> <p>More and more over the years National Event Supply has increasingly gained additional customers in the catering / foodservice industry &ndash; particularly in the Greater Toronto area with respect to their catering supplies such as porcelain platters &amp; bowls, melamine platters &amp; bowls, porcelain wonton spoons, <a href="/en/amuse-bouche">porcelain tasting spoons</a>, amuse-bouche spoons &amp; amuse-bouche forks. And because so many folks know our thoughts (from this website) on quality products and great service, they often ask us who would we classify as the best catering supply store and competitors that sell catering supplies in the area. This post lists some of the companies that have a solid catering supply history in the Toronto area.</p> <ol start="7"> <li><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong><a href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-white-resin-folding-chair-hold">How much weight can a white resin folding chair hold</a></strong></li> </ol> <p>We've been testing our tables and chairs for almost a year. We've done tests to see how much weight it takes to destroy our NES Reliable Folding Chairs. We did an overnight test showing that our Plastic Folding Chairs have no problems holding 396 pounds for over 12 hours. And we've tested our bar-height folding chairs to prove their strength.</p> <p>This post stress tests one of our most popular event chairs, the <a href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs">NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chair</a>. Rental companies buy white resin folding chairs because they are perfect for outdoor events on a sunny summer weekend and can be used inside when the weather is snowy and miserable. Sales of our white resin chairs have been increased every year that we have offered them. People just love our white resin padded chairs! Some people are a little hesitant about purchasing a chair made entirely of plastic, and this video is for them. Find out how much weight our NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chairs can take by watching the video in this post.</p> <ol start="8"> <li><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong><a href="/en/where-to-buy-bar-supplies-in-toronto">Where to buy bar supplies in Toronto</a></strong></li> </ol> <p>Drinking places such as bars and pubs as well as restaurants and caterers that offer bar service often require bar supplies to ensure the bar portion of the establishment is running smoothly and generating revenue. Where to buy bar supplies is one more question that a foodservice operator doesn&rsquo;t need in his/her life. To make it easier on you (because we know you&rsquo;re strapped for time!) we&rsquo;ve answered the question &ldquo;Where to Buy Bar Supplies in Toronto&rdquo; in this post.</p> <ol start="9"> <li><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong><a href="/en/the-definitive-party-rental-guide-to-chiavari-chairs">The Definitive Party Rental Guide to Chiavari Chairs</a></strong></li> </ol> <p>Chiavari Chairs are without a doubt one of the most asked for event staples. They help brides take their event to the next level. For a party rental company, investing in <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs">Chiavari chairs</a> isn&rsquo;t cheap though. They can definitely be an investment that pays off especially with proper research before purchasing. Over the three and a half years we&rsquo;ve been publishing this blog, we&rsquo;ve been answering the questions asked of us by our clients. With Chiavari chairs being one of the many event supplies we sell, we&rsquo;ve answered many questions regarding these fabulous event chairs. This article rounds up (in an easy-to-reference list) the definitive party rental guide to Chiavari chairs.</p> <ol start="10"> <li><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong><strong><a href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-60-inch-plastic-round-folding-table-hold">How much weight can a 60 Inch Plastic Round Folding Table Hold?</a></strong></li> </ol> <p>After hearing that our customers were interested in what it takes to break our round plastic and wood folding tables, we knew that we had to push a video starring our <a href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table">60" round folding table</a> to the head of the line. This article features a stress test of our 60 Inch NES Reliable Plastic Round Folding Table. This is the most popular size of round folding table that we sell, and is manufactured to hold 1000 pounds evenly distributed across the top of the table. Want to see how much weight we could load onto the table? Watch the video.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:328 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-chocolate-for-chocolate-fountain-per-person How much Chocolate for Chocolate Fountain (Per Person) <p>As a banquet hall or caterer begins to plan a wedding or event which requires a chocolate fountain, having an understanding of how much <a href="/en/chocolate-fountain-chocolate-2">chocolate for a chocolate fountain</a> to adequately cover the number of people attending will ensure there&rsquo;s no issues with too much or too little chocolate. This short blog post will help you determine how much chocolate you should be buying so you can properly estimate your food costs.</p> <table style="height: 129px; width: 570px;" border="1px" width="570"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;"># of People at Event</td> <td style="text-align: center;">Amount of Chocolate for Chocolate Fountain</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">25</td> <td style="text-align: center;">0.8 kg / 1.9 lbs of chocolate</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">50</td> <td style="text-align: center;">1.7 kg / 3.8 lbs of chocolate</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">100</td> <td style="text-align: center;">3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs of chocolate</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">150</td> <td style="text-align: center;">5.3 kg / 11.6 lbs of chocolate</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: center;">225</td> <td style="text-align: center;">8 kg / 17.5 lbs of chocolate</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>If you're interested in a quote for <a href="/en/milk-chocolate-for-chocolate-fountain" target="_blank">milk</a>&nbsp;or <a href="/en/dark-chocolate-for-chocolate-fountain" target="_blank">dark chocolate for chocolate fountains</a>&nbsp;including shipping to your location:</strong></em></p> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:327 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-8-foot-harvest-tables-cost-in-canada How much do 8 foot harvest tables cost in Canada? <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/12/8-foot-harvest-table.JPG" alt="8-Foot Harvest Table" width="549" height="358"></p> <p><a href="/en/nes-8-foot-harvest-table" target="_blank">8 foot harvest tables</a>&nbsp;have fast become THE table to rent for rustic or vintage weddings. The trend first caught on 2013 and hasn&rsquo;t shown signs of stopping. Finding tables that can be transported easily is another matter entirely though. Most tables on the market cannot be disassembled and we&rsquo;ve heard from many rental companies that they&rsquo;re making their own &ndash; so be prepared when deciding to get into the harvest table trend that you could need to set aside a lot of space in your warehouse should you decide to go with a table that doesn&rsquo;t disassemble.</p> <h3>Cost of 8 foot harvest table</h3> <p>8 foot harvest tables will range quite dramatically in price because there is so few wholesalers that stock harvest tables so you may need to buy retail depending on the style of table required. A traditional harvest table with rustic styled wood and a walnut / dark fruitwood stain will range in price from $489.95 to $2135 Canadian. These tables will seat 8-10 people and allow for ample space to place family style food dishes down the center while still allowing people plenty of room to eat. Because of how much an&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-8-foot-harvest-table" target="_blank">8 foot harvest table</a> can weigh, you should expect shipping to be higher than a regular folding table based on how large the tables are as well as how heavy they can be.</p> <p>Hopefully this post has given you an idea how much you should be budgeting for harvest tables for your rental inventory.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>National Event Supply has just released an&nbsp;<a href="/en/nes-8-foot-harvest-table" target="_blank">8 foot solid wood harvest table</a> with walnut finish. The table features removable legs so rental companies can more easily store and transport the tables. If you&rsquo;re interested in getting a quote for our 8 foot harvest table, <a href="/en/contactus" target="_blank">contact us here</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:326 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/1810-flatware-vs-180-stainless-steel-flatware 18/10 Flatware vs 18/0 Stainless Steel Flatware <p><img style="float: left;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/12/maria-stainless-steel-flatware.jpg" alt="Maria Stainless Steel Flatware" width="250" height="234">When choosing stainless steel flatware for your catering company, restaurant or party rental, understanding what makes up the flatware and its pros and cons is important. It helps an owner understand how to care for the cutlery and how often they should be looking at replacing it. Flatware typically comes in 18/10, 18/8, 18/0 and 13/0 compositions. The most common type of composition found in rental situations, restaurants and catering functions is 18/10 and 18/0 and is what the basis of this blog post is on.</p> <p><a href="/en/maria-1810" target="_blank">18/10 stainless steel flatware</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/concord-180" target="_blank">18/0 stainless steel flatware</a> is made up of Chromium and Nickel. The &ldquo;18&rdquo; number refers to the percentage of Chromium in the stainless steel flatware. Chromium is a strong durable metal that resists stains, rust and corrosion. The &ldquo;10&rdquo; or &ldquo;0&rdquo; number is the percentage of nickel in the flatware. Nickel is a corrosion resistant metal that is very expensive and often used for its shine and luster. For casual restaurants or high volume events / restaurants, choosing an&nbsp;<a href="/en/concord-180" target="_blank">18/0 cutlery</a> will work well with its soft sheen and economic value. Higher end fine dining restaurants or rental companies who service a luxury clientele will be happier with&nbsp;<a href="/en/maria-1810" target="_blank">18/10 flatware</a> for its high shine and stain resistance. Below outlines some of the pros and cons of each flatware type.</p> <h3>18/10 Flatware</h3> <ul> <li>High polish finish</li> <li>Superior rust resistant qualities</li> <li>Highest durability</li> <li>Easy to maintain</li> <li>More costly than 18/0 due to nickel</li> <li>Stain resistant</li> <li>Dishwasher safe</li> </ul> <h3>18/0 flatware</h3> <ul> <li>Softer shine</li> <li>Prone to staining</li> <li>Less expensive due to the lack of nickel in it</li> <li>Most still possess durability for everyday use</li> <li>Dishwasher safe</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Hopefully this blog post helps you understand and determine what metal composition you&rsquo;d like for your business.</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-3dc38371-167e-483f-8a05-15f6a59016a1" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-3dc38371-167e-483f-8a05-15f6a59016a1" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-3dc38371-167e-483f-8a05-15f6a59016a1"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/3dc38371-167e-483f-8a05-15f6a59016a1"><img id="hs-cta-img-3dc38371-167e-483f-8a05-15f6a59016a1" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/3dc38371-167e-483f-8a05-15f6a59016a1.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, '3dc38371-167e-483f-8a05-15f6a59016a1'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:325 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/thanks-for-being-awesome Thanks for being Awesome! <p>Hey you&mdash;yes you. You&rsquo;ve been reading our blog! Maybe you&rsquo;re a new reader, maybe you&rsquo;ve been a long time follower. Whatever the case may be, we just wanted to say thanks&hellip;</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/12/Holiday-Card-v5.jpg" alt="2014 Holiday Card" width="600" height="468"></p> <p>We wanted to stop and say we&rsquo;re thankful for you. So often the holidays are a rush of parties, shopping, and craziness. Today we pause from all of that to say &ldquo;You&rsquo;re awesome&rdquo;. Thank you for coming to visit us and taking time out of your day to either read our blog, frequent our website, or purchase products from us. All of us at National Event Supply wish you a happy holiday season and a prosperous 2015!</p> <p>Sincerely,<br> The National Event Supply Team</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:324 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/change-is-in-the-air Change is in the Air <p><img style="float: left;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/12/time-for-change.jpg" alt="Time for Change" width="300" height="239">Most people are resistant to change. But with change comes opportunities of growth and improvements. In January of this year, we took the big leap from a traditional brick and mortar store with a website, to an ecommerce model to embrace the changing business environment. In our personal lives, shopping online has become a natural way of life, so why not in business? Being new to the ecommerce world we had some hiccups as with any website launch and it quickly became clear that if we wanted to make our customer service even better, we needed a better website platform.</p> <p>We wanted a platform that enabled us to overcome issues such as being able to differentiate which warehouse each product was located. We wanted to improve usability of the site, change the way pricing and products were displayed, and enable a true differentiation between residential shipping charges and commercial shipping charges so our customers were able to take advantage of lower commercial shipping rates. Really what it all boiled down to was wanting to make the customer experience better.</p> <p>I'm happy to say we're in the process of implementing a new website that we hope is easier to use. Our blog is going to be silent until we get up the new site &ndash; so I hope you bear with us in our transition. I wanted to use this post as a way of keep you in the loop so you weren't in the dark. And when we've unveiled our new look, I hope you'll take the time to let us know what you like or dislike about the site and how we can improve the experience further. Stay tuned for National Event Supply's new look.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:323 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/problems-with-plastic-folding-chairs Problems with Plastic Folding Chairs <p><img style="float: left;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/12/problems-with-plastic-folding-chairs.jpg" alt="Problems with Plastic Folding Chairs" width="221" height="350">Chances are that if you've ever considered purchasing <a title="Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">plastic folding chairs</a>, you've also considered the problems you may eventually face with the chairs. To avoid prospects and customers having to search for all the problems that may exist, we've compiled them all into a post to optimize your time and energy.</p> <h3>Folding Chair Feet can Fall Off</h3> <p>While folding chair feet don't normally just fall right off, they can be pulled off unintentionally. This generally happens if the plastic folding chairs are being set up on soft grass or ground. When a guest sits down on the chair, the feet sink into the ground. Then when the event is being torn down, if a staff member isn't paying attention, the feet can stay in the ground while the rest of the chair is folded and stacked. <a title="Replacement Chair Feet" href="/en/plastic-folding-chair-feet" target="_blank">Replacement chair feet</a> are available in the market should this occur. They are normally $0.25 each and come in black, white, tan, and grey in colours. Alternatively it's just a matter of training your customers or staff to ensure all chair feet are on the chairs.</p> <h3>Folding Chair Backs or Seats can Break</h3> <p>If the folding chair is made with recycled plastic, this form of plastic is often too brittle to be able to properly flex. We learned of a test to be able to tell whether a plastic folding chair is susceptible to damage. You can read more about how to tell the <a title="Good Quality Chair vs Bad Quality Chair" href="/en/how-to-tell-a-good-quality-folding-chair-from-a-poor-quality-folding-chair" target="_blank">difference between recycled plastic folding chairs and regular plastic folding chairs here</a>.</p> <h3>Plastic Folding Chairs Frames &amp; Rivets can Rust</h3> <p>Plastic folding chair legs are powder coated to avoid rusting from occurring on a regular basis. If a chair starts to show signs of wear and tear such as scratches through the powder coating or is being left outside on a consistent basis rusting can occur. In order to avoid rusting from occurring make sure you&rsquo;re properly storing your folding chairs in a dry location and either re-powder coating or replacing your chairs to avoid rust.</p> <h3>Rivets can be poor quality</h3> <p>Rivets, the metal pin that allows the chairs to fold, are generally of high quality. However, as suppliers continue to push manufacturers to decrease their costs, the trade-off is a lower quality folding chair. Metal rivets become thinner, chair legs have a thinner metal gauge, and plastic becomes recycled. Try <a title="Testing out a Sample Chair" href="/en/how-strong-are-plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">testing out a sample chair</a> the way we do &ndash; stacking lots of salt bags on it to see at what point it breaks. This helps you determine whether the rivets are strong enough for your organization's needs.</p> <p>It's not mere coincidence that we have legitimate solutions to the problems associated with plastic folding chairs. At National Event Supply we constantly pore over our products to eliminate any potential problems and make life easier for everyone.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in learning more about issues, tips and tricks regarding the party rental industry or event industry, <a title="Follow us on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/natleventsupply" target="_blank">follow us on Twitter</a>, <a title="Like us on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">like us on Facebook</a> or <a title="Subscribe to our Company Page on LinkedIn" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">subscribe to our company page on LinkedIn</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:322 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/stainless-steel-flatware-vs-silver-plated-flatware-proscons Stainless Steel Flatware vs Silver Plated Flatware (Pros/Cons) <p>With different varieties of restaurant quality flatware for full service restaurants and event rental, it can be confusing knowing the difference between all varieties as well as their standard usage. To make it easier for our customers and prospects who are full service restaurants and event rental we've pulled together this pro/con list for the difference between <a title="Stainless Steel Flatware" href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">stainless steel flatware</a> and silver plated flatware. This list should educate you on what to expect with each type of flatware so you can determine which best meets your organization's needs.</p> <h3>Stainless Steel Flatware</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/12/maria-stainless-steel-flatware.jpg" alt="Maria Stainless Steel Flatware" width="500" height="467"></p> <ul> <li>Durable</li> <li>Low maintenance</li> <li>Rust and stain resistant</li> <li>Dishwasher safe</li> <li>Most frequently used in restaurant and event settings</li> <li>Wide range of patterns that function well in everything from casual to luxury atmospheres</li> <li>Available in 18/10 (highest quality), 18/8 and 18/0 (lowest quality) stainless steel compositions made of chromium and nickel</li> <li>Lasts 100 years with proper care</li> <li>Cost effective</li> </ul> <h3>Silver Plated Flatware</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/12/silver-plated-flatware.jpg" alt="Silver Plated Flatware" width="600" height="391"></p> <ul> <li>Composed of layers of silver over another metal &ndash; oftentimes copper or brass</li> <li>More expensive than stainless steel</li> <li>Bright, shiny finish that is lighter</li> <li>Adds refinement to a table setting</li> <li>Generally used for higher-end events or expensive restaurants</li> <li>Requires hand-washing most often</li> <li>Should be polished occasionally to maintain lustre</li> <li>Needs to be stored properly to avoid corrosion or scratches</li> <li>Lasts 20 years or less with proper care depending on use.</li> </ul> <p>This list should provide the general differences that exist between the two types of flatware. Using this list should help you decide which best meets your needs.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our stainless steel flatware including shipping to a location of your choice:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:321 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-dark-fruitwood-folding-chairs-cost-in-canada How much do dark fruitwood folding chairs cost in Canada? <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/12/dark-fruitwood-folding-chair-in-tent.jpg" alt="Dark Fruitwood Folding Chair in Tent" width="300" height="200"></p> <p align="center">Image by <a title="Josh Gruetzmacher Photography" href="http://joshgruetzmacher.com/" target="_blank">Josh Gruetzmacher Photography</a> via <a title="Style Me Pretty" href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/2297124/" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a></p> <p>Dark fruitwood folding chairs have become quite a popular event chair in the past year. Also known as walnut folding chairs, dark fruitwood folding chairs have the traditional design of a white resin folding chair but in wood. They feature a similar padded seat that is replaceable and compliment a wood harvest table at a rustic event. Because white resin folding chairs are one of our top selling chairs we often get asked how much dark fruitwood folding chairs cost in Canada. We've answered this important question below.</p> <h3>Cost of Dark Fruitwood Folding Chairs</h3> <p>A dark fruitwood folding chair range in price from $29.95 to $32.95. This average is a fairly small range compared to some of the other cost / pricing blog posts we've written about. The range in this case is due more to the volume discounts associated with the product being purchased than the quality or brand of the chairs. Often suppliers of event chairs provide volume discounts that discount the price per chair as the quantity of chairs purchased increases.</p> <p>Hopefully this post allows you to budget the approximate amount you&rsquo;re looking to spend on dark fruitwood folding chairs.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in a quote including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:320 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-are-crystal-champagne-flutes-in-canada How much are crystal champagne flutes in Canada? <p><img style="float: right;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/serenity-crystal-champagne-flute.jpg" alt="Serenity Crystal Champagne Flute" width="203" height="350">Crystal champagne flutes add to a restaurant's or event's aesthetics. They exude luxury and contribute to the look of the venue as well as the atmosphere. Having sold thousands of crystal stemware including crystal champagne flutes to party rental companies and restaurants across Canada, we understand the need to budget for crystal champagne flutes, especially for industries with such high turnover of the crystal stemware. We've answered the important question &ndash; how much are crystal champagne flutes in Canada &ndash; to provide an easy to reference guide for estimating costs as well as providing you with a benchmark when looking at a new supplier.</p> <h3>Cost of crystal champagne flutes</h3> <p><a title="Crystal Champagne Flutes" href="/en/serenity-crystal-champagne-flute" target="_blank">Crystal champagne flutes</a> can be found almost everywhere as a number of retailers sell them &ndash; however &ndash; for the purpose of this post we will be looking at commercial retailers who sell to businesses only. These commercial retailers tend to feature less mark-ups than a traditional consumer retailer. In commercial establishments, champagne flutes in crystal range in price from $2.85 to $35.24. The range in cost is dependent on whether it&rsquo;s man-made or machine made champagne flutes (man-made are more expensive), the volume of champagne the glass can handle (larger volume has a higher cost), whether it&rsquo;s sold direct from the manufacturer and brand name.</p> <p>Hopefully this guide will help you determine the approximate cost you&rsquo;re willing to pay for your party rental company or restaurant.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in learning more about our crystal champagne glasses or obtaining a quote including shipping:</p> </div> <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:319 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/spandex-table-covers-vs-polyester-tablecloths-for-events-proscons Spandex Table Covers vs. Polyester Tablecloths for Events (Pros/Cons) <p>Event tablecloths help provide a great background to the décor of a special day. They provide a sophistication and help finish off the room. When a party rental company is looking to get into tablecloth rentals, understanding the pros and cons of <a title="Spandex Table Covers" href="/en/spandex-table-covers" target="_blank">spandex table covers</a> vs <a title="Polyester Tablecloths" href="/en/polyester-linens" target="_blank">polyester tablecloths</a> helps ensure the company is prepared for what they're getting themselves into.</p> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/Spandex-Table-Covers-vs-Polyester-Tablecloths.png" alt="Spandex Table Covers vs Polyester Tablecloths" width="411" height="406" /></p> <h3>Spandex Table Covers:</h3> <ul> <li>Wrinkle resistant</li> <li>Most often used for modern cocktail receptions and buffet lines</li> <li>Easy to put on</li> <li>Leg pockets can rip if not properly secured</li> <li>Hard to find a lot of sizes in Canada</li> <li>Can be very expensive depending on the supplier</li> <li>Rentals tend to recoup the initial cost of purchase in 2-3 rentals</li> <li>Hem lines can be surged or hemmed</li> <li>Cannot be bleached</li> </ul> <h3>Polyester Tablecloths</h3> <ul> <li>Require ironing to achieve wrinkle free look</li> <li>Can be bleached if required</li> <li>Easy to put on</li> <li>Most versatile table linen used for seated receptions, cocktail tables and buffet lines</li> <li>Easy to find sizes across Canada in a variety of colours and patterns</li> <li>Rentals tend to recoup the initial cost of purchase in 3 – 4 rentals</li> <li>Hem lines can be surged or hemmed</li> <li>Come in seamed or seamless designs</li> </ul> <p>I would be remiss if I didn't mention that if you’ve never rented out linens before, you need to ensure you have great commercial laundry equipment on premise so you can properly maintain your tablecloth investment. (Even though we don't sell commercial laundry equipment, we wrote a post on <a title="The Best Commercial Laundry for Party Rental Companies in Canada" href="/en/the-best-commercial-laundry-equipment-for-party-rental-companies-in-canada" target="_blank">the best commercial laundry for party rental companies in Canada</a> to help our customers out with making the decision).</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you have any additional pros or cons of either a spandex table cover or polyester tablecloth that I haven't detailed, let us know by <a title="Tweeting us at NatlEventSupply" href="http://www.twitter.com/natleventsupply" target="_blank">tweeting us at @NatlEventSupply</a> or <a title="Facebook Timeline" href="https://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">on Facebook on our timeline</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:318 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-cost-of-a-round-folding-table-in-canada The Cost of a Round Folding Table in Canada <p><img style="float: right;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/WoodRoundTableOpen.jpg" alt="Round Folding Table" width="300" height="450">Round folding tables are a must-have when hosting any sort of event &ndash; whether it be a wedding, a meeting with speaker, a community centre gathering or a holiday party. Party rental companies, hotels, banquet halls and even churches and community centres know the benefits of having an inventory of round folding tables in stock. Because we supply thousands of companies across Canada with round folding tables in both wood and plastic, we recognize the importance of knowing how much to budget for new round folding tables. If your organization is in the market to replace your folding tables or are looking to make the switch from renting to owning, one of the first questions you&rsquo;ll likely ask is "How much does a round folding table cost in Canada?" This post attempts to answer this important question so you can begin your buying process.</p> <h3>Round Wood Folding Table</h3> <p>Round wood folding tables come in standard sizes across Canada. You can buy them in 48" (4ft) rounds, 60" (5ft) rounds, 66" (5.5ft) rounds, and 72" (6ft) rounds. The range in pricing for round wood folding tables will depend on how thick the table top is, the type of locking mechanism for the legs, the material and thickness of the legs and the type of wood being used. <a title="48 inch Round Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">48 inch round wood folding tables</a> will range in price from $89.95 to $268.95. <a title="60 inch Round Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">60 inch round wood folding tables</a> will range in price from $129.95 to $329.95. <a title="66 inch Round Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/66-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">66 inch round wood folding tables</a> will range in price from $139.95 to $455.95. Finally, <a title="72 inch Round Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/72-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">72 inch round wood folding tables</a> will range in price from $168.95 to $464.95. Also keep in mind that some companies (generally companies that sell primarily to commercial organizations) will also provide volume discounts with the table cost decreasing based on the larger number of tables being purchased.</p> <h3>Round Plastic Folding Table</h3> <p>Round plastic folding tables also come in standard sizes across Canada. You can buy them in 48" (4ft) rounds, 60" (5ft) rounds, and 71 - 72" (6ft) rounds. The range in pricing for round plastic folding tables will depend on how thick the table top is, the type of locking mechanism for the legs, as well as the material and thickness of the legs. <a title="48 inch Round Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/48-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">48 inch round plastic folding tables</a> will range in price from $76.00 to $119.95. <a title="60 inch Round Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">60 inch round plastic folding tables</a> will range in price from $110.00 to $158.95. Finally, <a title="72 inch Round Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/71-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">72 inch round plastic folding tables</a> will range in price from $145.00 to $229.95. As well as round wood folding tables, round plastic folding tables also will have similar volume discounts from commercial focused companies.</p> <p>Hopefully this post gives you a good idea of the pricing available in the Canadian market for your refreshed round folding table inventory.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We ship both round plastic folding tables and round wood folding tables across the country. If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote for any of our round folding tables:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:317 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-party-tent-heaters-in-canada The Best Party Tent Heaters in Canada <p><img style="float: right;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/best-party-tent-heaters.jpg" alt="Best Party Tent Heaters" width="300" height="225">Event and Party Tents are a great way for event coordinators to extend the life of hosting outdoor events. Especially in Canada when it can be so cold and snowy, Tents offer a great alternative to an indoor event &ndash; but only when they're properly heated so guests are comfortable. Though we don't personally sell party tent heaters, our customers are leading party rental companies and tent rental companies who are potentially looking to purchase a party tent heater. We're interested in helping our customers make informed decisions regarding ANY of the purchases they make for their businesses&ndash; regardless of whether we sell it or not. Because of this, we're answering the important question Who sells the best party tent heaters in Canada?</p> <h3><a title="L.B. White Tent Heaters" href="http://www.lbwhite.com/products/Tent-Heaters/" target="_blank">L.B. White Tent Heaters</a></h3> <p>Based in Onalaska, Wisconsin, L.B White is a manufacturer of propane, natural gas and kerosene heaters for a wide variety of industries including tent environments. Founded in 1952, they offer direct fired forced air, radiant and indirect fired heaters in a arrangement of heat outputs, ignition types and installation options. Designed and approved to be placed either inside or outside a tent space, they also have a full line of tent heater ducting accessories to help tent rental and party rental companies create custom solutions for their customers.</p> <h3><a title="Flagro Portable Heaters" href="http://flagro.ca/index.html" target="_blank">Flagro Portable Heaters</a></h3> <p>Based in St. Catharine's, Ontario, Flagro Industries is a manufacturer of portable heaters, commercial bbq grills, propane torches and air movers. They have a wide variety of commercial portable direct fired heaters and indirect fired heaters which range in BTU/hr from 85,000 to 1,500,000. Founded in 1978, Flagro offers heaters in oil, diesel, propane or natural gas fuel types.</p> <h3><a title="Frost Fighter" href="http://frost-fighter.com/" target="_blank">Frost Fighter</a></h3> <p>Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Frost Fighter manufactures heaters from 200,000 to 1.5 million BTU in propane/natural gas or oil/diesel. They claim on their website that they set the industry standard with proven reliability in the harshest environments from the Andes Mountains to the most Northern regions of Canada and Alaska. In business for over 35 years, Frost Fighter has 4 indirect fired heaters available in the market while marketing two direct fired heaters to the market.</p> <p>Hopefully this post sheds some light on who to go to and receive the best party tent heaters in the market.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Did we miss anyone? Disagree with our post? <a title="Tweet us!" href="http://www.twitter.com/natleventsupply" target="_blank">Tweet us @NatlEventSupply</a> or <a title="Comment on our timeline on Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">comment on our timeline on Facebook</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:316 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-are-lifetime-tables-made Where are Lifetime Tables made? <p><img style="float: right;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/rectangular-plastic-folding-table-B.jpg" alt="Rectangular Plastic Folding Table" width="300" height="200">Lifetime tables is a well-known brand of tables that sells direct and through distributors such as Walmart, Costco, and Lowes. With company headquarters based in the United States, they are often looked to as a respected brand when purchasing <a title="Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a> for party rental companies. Even though we don&rsquo;t personally sell lifetime folding tables, we believe in informing our customers and potential customers on any and all of the questions they may have regarding a commercial folding table purchase. When a company begins their search to replace their plastic folding table inventory, one of the questions that is sure to pop up is where a table is made. Because we have sold comparable plastic folding tables to thousands of customers, we naturally get asked "Where are lifetime tables made?" This article attempts to answer this important question.</p> <p>Lifetime Products currently operates two blow mold plastic manufacturing facilities. The first is located in Clearfield, Utah, USA. This facility is one of the largest blow molded plastics facilities in North America, occupying approximately 2.2 million square feet. The second is located in Xiamen, China and is wholly owned by Lifetime Products.</p> <p>As a result typically Lifetime tables fit into one of three categories. The first is a plastic folding table that generally does not say where it is made. Typically this product will be made in China. The second is a table that is Made in the USA from US and Imported Parts. This will appear on products that are made with mostly USA made components however some parts are sourced offshore. The last is a table that is made in the USA. This is a product that is fully made and assembled in the United States.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in learning more regarding folding tables, check out our round up of <a title="The Definitive Party Rental Guide to Folding Tables" href="/en/the-definitive-party-rental-guide-to-folding-tables" target="_blank">The Definitive Party Rental Guide to Folding Tables</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:315 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-does-bone-china-dinnerware-cost-in-canada How much does Bone China Dinnerware Cost in Canada? <p><img style="float: left;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/Bone-China-Dinnerware.jpg" alt="Bone China Dinnerware" width="300" height="200">Bone China is a fantastic addition to five star restaurants, high-end event venues and party rental companies that service the affluent luxury events. It sets the tone for the event by showcasing the translucent opulence that exists in the dinnerware line. When a company is looking into purchasing bone china dinnerware for their establishments, one of the most important questions they ask is <strong>"how much does bone china dinnerware cost in Canada?"</strong> This blog post attempts to answer that important question so companies have an idea how much they should be budgeting for the purchase.</p> <p>Bone china dinnerware in Canada is sold in numerous different dinner pieces including but not limited to: tea cup and saucer, side plate, rim soup plate, and dinner plate. For consistency, I will reference a traditional 5 piece place setting of a dinner plate, salad plate, rim soup plate, tea cup and saucer.</p> <p>A <a title="Bone China Dinner Plate" href="/en/lucido-bone-china-dinner-plate" target="_blank">bone china dinner plate</a> will vary in price in Canada from $7.95 to $51.75. A <a title="Bone China Rim Soup Plate" href="/en/lucido-bone-china-soup-plate" target="_blank">bone china rim soup plate</a> will vary in price in Canada from $6.95 to $73.50. A <a title="Bone China Side Plate" href="/en/lucido-bone-china-side-plate" target="_blank">bone china side plate</a> will vary in price in Canada from $4.95 to $25.50. A <a title="Bone China Tea Cup" href="/en/lucido-bone-china-tea-cup" target="_blank">bone china tea cup</a> will vary in price in Canada from $3.95 to $33.75. Last but not least a <a title="Bone China Saucer" href="/en/lucido-bone-china-saucer" target="_blank">bone china saucer</a> will vary in price in Canada from $3.95 to $18.00. As a result of the wide range of costs, a 5pc set will range in price from $27.75 to $135.00. The difference in cost for all of these items is very much dependent on the brand name, whether it&rsquo;s a retail or wholesale location, and if there&rsquo;s any patterns associated with the bone china dinnerware.</p> <p>Hopefully this blog post provides you with the answers you need to begin the purchasing process.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in obtaining a quote on any of our Lucido Bone China dinnerware pieces:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:314 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/who-is-the-best-restaurant-supply-store-in-vancouver-reviewsratings Who is the Best Restaurant Supply Store in Vancouver? (Reviews/Ratings) <p><img style="float: left;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/Cooks.jpg" alt="Cooks" width="300" height="286">So you live in Vancouver, BC and you&rsquo;re looking for a way to lower your current restaurant costs for tabletop supplies. OR perhaps you&rsquo;re looking to extend your budget by sourcing lower cost <a title="Restaurant Dishes" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">restaurant dishes</a> or <a title="Melamine Serveware" href="/en/melamine-platters-and-bowls" target="_blank">melamine serveware</a> &ndash; whatever the situation may be, once you know you're ready to move forward, the next step is finding the right restaurant supply for the project.</p> <p>Considering we've supplied hundreds of convention centers, hotel restaurants and full-service standalone restaurants in the Vancouver area over the past few years, as well as the fact that we've seen so many other restaurant supply stores and their products/service, we're happy to give our thoughts on some of the better restaurant supply stores in the city.</p> <p>As you're likely aware, we at National Event Supply have been expanding our target market from nationwide party rental companies across Canada to restaurants. Selling direct to restaurants instead of through a distributor model allows us to offer the same quality tabletop supplies as the major brands, without all the middlemen taking a cut of the total cost. Although factory-direct wholesalers have been popping up to meet the restaurant industry&rsquo;s needs for years, there are some occasions (due to kickbacks, one-stop shop, immediacy etc.) where a restaurant supply store makes sense over a wholesaler. In a case like this, we'd recommend you consider the following companies:</p> <h3>1. Puddifoot:</h3> <p>Based on Rand Avenue by Fraser River Park in Southlands, Puddifoot is well known for distributing very high-end dinnerware lines such as the Patra and Nikko brands as well as custom designs and productions by request.</p> <h3>2. Hendrix Foodservice Equipment:</h3> <p>Based out of Brockville, ON with two locations in British Columbia including one on the east side of the Trans-Canada Hwy, Hendrix Foodservice Equipment offers the largest one-stop shop collection on this list of foodservice equipment, food prep, smallwares, chef knives, tabletop &amp; serving, furniture etc.</p> <h3>3. Pacific Restaurant Supply:</h3> <p>Based in the neighbourhood of Hastings on E Cordova Street in Vancouver, Pacific Restaurant Supply is not only a restaurant supply company but also help clients design and build their restaurants along with a full service custom stainless fabrication and installation company allowing custom installations.</p> <p>So there you have it, an honest assessment of some of the best restaurant supply stores in Vancouver.</p> <p>Questions or comments? Please feel free to leave your thoughts below.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in signing up to be alerted when we receive new products or are attending an event in your area, please feel free to <a title="Join our Mailing List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list" target="_blank">join our mailing list</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:313 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-dark-fruitwood-chiavari-chairs-cost-in-canada How much do dark fruitwood Chiavari chairs cost in Canada? <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/dark-fruitwood-chiavari-chair.png" alt="Dark Fruitwood Chiavari Chair" width="360" height="480"></p> <p align="center">Photo source: <a title="P.S. Event Rentals" href="http://pseventrentals.com/" target="_blank">P.S. Event Rentals</a></p> <p>Dark Fruitwood Chiavari Chairs are one of the darker types of wood Chiavari chairs that work beautifully with crisp white linens and can pair nicely in d&eacute;cor settings that need a richer true brown instead of mahogany colour. If your event venue or party rental company is in the market for new dark fruitwood Chiavari chairs, one of the first questions that probably comes to mind is &ldquo;how much do dark fruitwood Chiavari chairs cost in Canada?&rdquo; This article will attempt to answer this important question so venues and event rental companies can properly budget for their purchases.</p> <p>The short answer for a dark fruitwood Chiavari chair&rsquo;s cost is: it depends.</p> <p>But we&rsquo;re not just going to leave you hanging. The range in cost for a dark fruitwood Chiavari chair in Canada is $36.95 &ndash; $96.47. The range varies so dramatically in cost because there are a number of U.S. companies selling into Canada that appear to have baked the duties into the cost. These same companies also feature the very highest cost in the price range for less than 24 chairs in an attempt to prohibit consumer purchases or purchases of a lower quantity.</p> <p>Because Chiavari chairs, regardless of whether it is a wood Chiavari chair or resin Chiavari chair is shipped on skids, the cost of shipping tends to be more than a normal consumer shipping purchase &ndash; for say a pair of shoes or clothing. To give an estimate for how much additional shipping cost you should budget for your chairs, shipping for 100 chairs would cost about 15-25% of the order, assuming it is going to a major centre</p> <p>If you'd like to know more about dark fruitwood Chiavari chairs or any other type of Chiavari chair for that matter, we're ready to help get you informed to make the very best event equipment selection for your particular needs. Contact us for pricing or check out some of our other Chiavari chair articles for additional information:</p> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <ul> <li><a title="What Size Truck to Transport Chiavari Chairs?" href="/en/what-size-truck-to-transport-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">What Size Truck to Transport Chiavari Chairs?</a></li> <li><a title="Wood Chiavari Chairs vs. Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs-vs-wood-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Wood Chiavari Chairs vs. Resin Chiavari Chairs</a></li> <li><a title="How to Store Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/how-to-store-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">How to Store Chiavari Chairs</a></li> </ul> urn:store:1:blog:post:312 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/a-review-resin-folding-chairs-vs-wood-folding-chairs A Review: Resin Folding Chairs vs. Wood Folding Chairs <p>By now you probably know that there are two types of materials used most often for wedding-style folding chairs: <a title="Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">resin folding chairs</a> and <a title="Wood Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-natural-wood-folding-chair" target="_blank">wood folding chairs</a>. Wood folding chairs have typically been the material of choice for event venues and rental companies however resin folding chairs have been gaining steam over the past 5 years.</p> <p>In today's post, I'm going to provide an honest comparison of the two and then let you determine for yourself which folding chair makes the most sense for your business.</p> <p>Below is a detailed comparison of these two including the pros and cons of each type.</p> <h3>Wood Folding Chairs</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/natural-wood-folding-chair-blog.jpg" alt="Wood Folding Chair" width="306" height="450"></p> <h4>Pros:</h4> <ul> <li>During informal stress tests, breaks at 748lbs of weight</li> <li>Lower initial cost to purchase</li> <li>Slightly lighter in weight 9.1 lbs</li> <li>Stackable when folded flat</li> <li>Seat is replaceable</li> </ul> <h4>Cons:</h4> <ul> <li>Shows scratches more easily when the wood is stained as the interior of the wood is light</li> <li>Need to be secured with bungee cords or ratchet tie down straps as wood folding chairs don&rsquo;t lock together when stacked and will move unless secured</li> <li>Screw covers are not replaceable</li> <li>Screw covers are not flush with wood</li> <li>Higher maintenance costs associated (wood needs to be sanded and repainted or re-stained to properly maintain)</li> </ul> <h3>Resin Folding Chairs</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/WhiteResinFoldingChair45.jpg" alt="White Resin Folding Chair" width="300" height="450"></p> <h4>Pros:</h4> <ul> <li>During informal stress tests, breaks at 748lbs of weight</li> <li>Stackable when folded flat and locks in place to other chairs &ndash; requiring no additional straps</li> <li>Doesn't show scratches due to resin being same colour throughout chair</li> <li>Low maintenance cost</li> <li>Screw covers are replaceable</li> <li>Screw covers flush with resin</li> <li>Seat is replaceable</li> </ul> <h4>Cons:</h4> <ul> <li>Higher initial cost to purchase</li> <li>Slightly heavier in weight 9.9lbs</li> <li>Can yellow with age</li> </ul> <p>Each chair is a popular chair in their own right and have plenty of fans. Hopefully this comparison post will give you the information you need to make the decision that&rsquo;s right for you and your business.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We share party rental and foodservice articles with our social media community on a daily basis. If you&rsquo;re interested in becoming part of our community: <a title="Follow us on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a>, <a title="Like us on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Like us on Facebook</a>, <a title="Follow us on LinkedIn" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">Follow us on LinkedIn</a> or <a title="Add us to one of your Circles on Google+" href="https://plus.google.com/+NationalEventSupplyMississauga" target="_blank">Add us to one of your Circles on Google+</a>!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:311 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/10-christmas-gifts-for-the-burger-obsessed-chef 10 Christmas Gifts for the Burger-Obsessed Chef <p>It seems as though in the past few years there has been an onslaught of burger joints that have hit the foodservice scene. What more is there to say about this than &ldquo;it&rsquo;s about time guys&rdquo;! Who doesn&rsquo;t love a nice juicy burger? Add to that gourmet toppings, craft brews and fantastic atmospheres and you&rsquo;ve got all the makings of a perfect meal. Burger-obsessed chefs already think burger thoughts throughout the day &ndash; why not bring burgers into all aspects of their lives? To celebrate the burger-obsessed chef in your life we&rsquo;ve rounded up some of the best burger inspired Christmas gifts for you to get a jump start on your holiday season.</p> <h3>1. For those in need of some punchy d&eacute;cor to brighten up their burger restaurant &ndash; the &lsquo;Slider&rsquo; Print</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/slider-print.jpg" alt="Slider Print" width="400" height="400"></p> <div align="center">Source: <a title="Society6" href="http://society6.com/product/slider_print#1=45" target="_blank">Society6</a></div> <h3>2. Obviously a burger inspired wardrobe is needed &ndash; Eat, Sleep, Burger T-Shirt</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/eat-sleep-burger-t-shirt.jpg" alt="Eat Sleep Burger T-Shirt" width="570" height="529"></p> <div align="center">Source: Etsy Seller&mdash;<a title="Case You" href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/204526458/eat-sleep-burger-men-women-ladies-funny?ref=sr_gallery_20&amp;ga_search_query=burger+t-shirt&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">Case You</a></div> <h3>3. In the quest for the perfect burger, anything with bacon helps the cause &ndash; Skillet Bacon Spread</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/skillet-bacon-spread-for-burgers.png" alt="Skillet Bacon Spread for Burgers" width="437" height="362"></p> <div align="center">Source: <a title="Sur La Table" href="http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-891226/" target="_blank">Sur La Table</a></div> <h3>4. Burger squeaky toy for the animal loving burger chef</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/burger-squeeky-toy.jpg" alt="Burger Squeeky Toy" width="384" height="384"></p> <div align="center">Source: <a title="Miniinthebox.com" href="http://www.miniinthebox.com/squeaking-hamburger-toy-for-dogs_p329845.html" target="_blank">Miniinthebox.com</a></div> <h3>5. Definitely need an &ldquo;I heart burgers&rdquo; apron so the eat sleep burger t-shirt stays clean</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/i-heart-burger-apron.png" alt="I Heart Burger Apron" width="448" height="456"></p> <div align="center">Source: <a title="Zazzle" href="http://www.zazzle.ca/burger_apron-154326659464762143" target="_blank">Zazzle</a></div> <h3>6. I Love You Burger Temporary Tattoo &ndash; to declare their undying love</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/i-love-burger-temporary-tattoo.jpg" alt="I Love Burger Temporary Tattoo" width="570" height="380"></p> <div align="center">Source: Etsy Seller&mdash;<a title="TATTOOTATTAA" href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/163790990/temporary-tattoo-burger" target="_blank">TATTOOTATTAA</a></div> <h3>7. If the burger obsessed chef isn't already watching Bob's Burgers&mdash;he/she needs to&mdash;NOW</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/bobs-burgers-seasons-1-3.jpg" alt="Bobs Burgers Seasons 1-3" width="570" height="255"></p> <div align="center">Season 1&mdash;<a title="Amazon.ca" href="http://www.amazon.ca/Bobs-Burgers-Complete-First-Season/dp/B00775R45A/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1414618349&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=bob%27s+burgers" target="_blank">Amazon.ca</a></div> <div align="center">Season 2&mdash;<a title="Amazon.ca" href="http://www.amazon.ca/Bobs-Burgers-Season-2-Import/dp/B00CO8WWS4/ref=pd_sim_d_1?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=1FJ4Z88D5P8D34R098VR" target="_blank">Amazon.ca</a></div> <div align="center">Season 3&mdash;<a title="Amazon.ca" href="http://www.amazon.ca/Bobs-Burgers-Season-3-Import/dp/B00K8HAJN8/ref=pd_bxgy_d_text_y" target="_blank">Amazon.ca</a></div> <h3>8. Road trips are always better when there&rsquo;s a goal &ndash; how about 150 of the best burger joints in America? George Motz wrote a book called Hamburger America: A State-by-State Guide to 150 Great Burger Joints</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/hamburger-america-book.png" alt="Hamburger America Book" width="259" height="343"></p> <div align="center">Source: <a title="Amazon.ca" href="http://www.amazon.ca/Hamburger-America-Completely-State---State/dp/0762440708/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1414620710&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=Hamburger+America%3A+Completely+Revised+and+Updated+Edition%3A+A+State-by-State+Guide+to+150+Great+Burger+Joints" target="_blank">Amazon.ca</a></div> <h3>9. For any thank you notes, gift cards for the restaurant or anything in between &ndash; a burger-obsessed chef needs a great quality notecard</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/burger-notecard.jpg" alt="Burger Notecard" width="570" height="428"></p> <div align="center">Source: Etsy Seller&mdash;<a title="yellowchocolate" href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/80194903/hamburger-letterpress-notecard?ref=sr_gallery_2&amp;ga_search_query=hamburger+notecard&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">yellowchocolate</a></div> <h3>10. No one can ever have enough socks&mdash;and burgers on your socks make for a great conversation starter</h3> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/burger-socks.jpg" alt="Burger Socks" width="424" height="450"></p> <div align="center">Source: <a title="Amazon.ca" href="http://www.amazon.ca/Hamburger-Socks-Brown-Medium-Large/dp/B0028NC3YI/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1414621763&amp;sr=8-2-fkmr1&amp;keywords=Sock+It+To+Me+BURGER+Mens+Crew+Socks" target="_blank">Amazon.ca</a></div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Tweet us <a title="Tweet National Event Supply" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">@NatlEventSupply</a>, post on our <a title="Post on our Facebook Timeline" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook Timeline</a> or comment on the post below if there&rsquo;s any other burger-inspired gifts you&rsquo;ve seen and love!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:310 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-size-truck-to-transport-chiavari-chairs What Size Truck to Transport Chiavari Chairs? <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/truck-to-transport-chiavari-chairs.jpg" alt="Truck to Transport Chiavari Chairs" width="600" height="450"></p> <p><a title="Chiavari chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari chairs</a>, whether resin or wood, are an awkward inventory item to transport due to their large footprint and inability to stack efficiently. New party rental companies, existing party rental companies looking to expand from folding tables and plastic folding chairs into Chiavari chairs, and other companies looking to pick up instead of incurring shipping costs often wonder the size of truck is required to transport Chiavari chairs. Below we'll outline the size of truck required for the number of Chiavari chairs, as well as how best to transport them to avoid damage.</p> <h3>How to Transport Chiavari Chairs Without Damaging:</h3> <p>Here at National Event Supply, we stack our resin Chiavari chairs on skids that are 52" x 48" in order to properly ship them across Canada. All Party Rental Companies receive a free Chiavari chair storage cover included with each chair and we recommend that companies continue to use them in transport to their end customers as well as to store the chairs to keep them in good shape and free from minor scratches.</p> <p>Skids are stacked in 6 stacks of 7 Chiavari chairs, and then wrapped in clear shrink wrap, then cardboard, and finally black shrink wrap to protect the chairs in transit and avoid the stacks from toppling in transit. We would recommend you utilize our shipping methods to transport your chairs to customers &ndash; which should minimize the damage caused in transit and protect your inventory investment.</p> <h3>What Size Truck to Transport Chiavari Chairs:</h3> <p>Assuming the skids are 52" long x 48" wide x 89" tall and fit 42 Chiavari chairs on them, below would be the number of skids and number of chairs that can be transported in each vehicle. Note that you can transport more chairs if you stack them in the truck versus take them on a skid. We will however stick to how many you can fit on a skid as it is the most secure method.</p> <div class="blogtable" align="center"> <table class="blogtable" align="center"> <tbody> <tr><th class="blogtable">Truck</th><th class="blogtable"># of Skids per Truck</th><th class="blogtable">Skid Size</th><th class="blogtable">How many stacks and how high?</th><th class="blogtable"># of Chiavari Chairs total per Truck</th></tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">Cube Truck 14' (i.e. Ford E350)</td> <td class="blogtable">6</td> <td class="blogtable">48x40</td> <td class="blogtable">4 stacks per skid at 5 chairs high per stack</td> <td class="blogtable">120</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">Cube Truck 16' (i.e. Chevrolet Express LWB)</td> <td class="blogtable">6</td> <td class="blogtable">48x40</td> <td class="blogtable">6 stacks per skid at 5 chairs high per stack</td> <td class="blogtable">180</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">Cube Truck 24' (i.e. Hino 338)</td> <td class="blogtable">10</td> <td class="blogtable">52x48</td> <td class="blogtable">6 stacks per skid at 7 chairs high per stack</td> <td class="blogtable">420</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in a truck that we haven't outlined above, we'd be happy to talk with you on how many skids and total number of Chiavari chairs would fit the truck you're interested in. <a title="Tweet us Your Questions" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Tweet us your question</a>, <a title="Post on our Facebook Timeline" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Post on our Facebook timeline</a> or give us a call at 1-800-827-8953.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:309 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-many-rectangle-banquet-tables-fit-in-a-rectangle-table-dolly How many rectangle banquet tables fit in a rectangle table dolly? <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/rectangle-table-cart.jpg" alt="Rectangle Table Cart" width="600" height="353"></p> <p>Last week, we detailed <a title="How many round banquet tables fit in a round table dolly?" href="/en/how-many-round-banquet-tables-fit-in-a-round-table-dolly" target="_blank">how many round banquet tables fit in a round table dolly</a> so that potential prospects and customers knew how many table dollies were required to store and transport their folding table inventory. We also sell <a title="Rectangle Table Dollies" href="/en/nes-rectangular-table-cart" target="_blank">rectangle table dollies</a> and face the same question surrounding the number of tables a rectangle table dolly fits. This blog post should answer that question so you know how many you require to store and transport your folding table inventory.</p> <h3>How many Plastic Rectangle Banquet Tables fit in a Rectangle Table Dolly?</h3> <p>We stock <a title="4ft Rectangle Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/4-ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">4ft rectangle plastic folding tables</a>, <a title="5ft Rectangle Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/5-ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">5ft rectangle plastic folding tables</a>, <a title="6ft Rectangle Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/6ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">6ft rectangle plastic folding tables</a> and <a title="8ft Rectangle Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/8ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">8ft rectangle plastic folding tables</a>. Unfortunately, due to the size of our 4ft rectangle plastic folding table and 5ft rectangle plastic folding table, the table is too small to be adequately supported on a rectangle table dolly. If you're transporting 6ft rectangle plastic folding tables, you can fit 19 tables in the rectangle table cart. If you're transporting 8ft plastic folding tables, you can fit 16 tables in the rectangle table cart.</p> <h3>How many Wood Rectangle Banquet Tables fit in a Rectangle Table Dolly?</h3> <p>We stock <a title="4ft Rectangle Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/4ft-nes-wood-rectangle-folding-table" target="_blank">4ft rectangle wood folding tables</a>, <a title="6ft Rectangle Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/6ft-nes-wood-rectangle-folding-table" target="_blank">6ft rectangle wood folding tables</a>, and <a title="8ft Rectangle Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/8ft-nes-wood-rectangle-folding-table" target="_blank">8ft rectangle wood folding tables</a>. Again, same as the plastic folding tables, 4ft rectangle wood folding tables cannot be transported in the cart for the same reason as mentioned above. If you're transporting 6ft wood folding tables, you can fit 13 tables in the rectangle table cart. If you're transporting 8ft rectangle wood folding tables, you can fit 13 tables in the rectangle table cart.</p> <h3>How many Rhino Plastic Rectangle Banquet Tables Fit in a Rectangle Table Dolly?</h3> <p>We stock <a title="6ft Rhino Plastic Rectangle Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-rhino-6ft-plastic-folding-banquet-table" target="_blank">6ft rhino plastic rectangle folding tables</a> and <a title="8ft Rhino Plastic Rectangle Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-rhino-8ft-plastic-folding-banquet-table" target="_blank">8ft rhino plastic rectangle folding tables</a>. Because these are of similar quality to a Mity-Lite ABS table, they're thicker than the traditional plastic folding table. If you're transporting 6ft rhino plastic rectangle folding tables, you can fit 13 tables in the rectangle table cart. If you're transporting 8ft rhino plastic rectangle folding tables, you can fit 13 tables in the rectangle table cart.</p> <p>Hopefully this helps you estimate the amount of rectangle table carts you require.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in a quote for our rectangle table cart</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:308 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/top-winter-wedding-trends-for-2014 Top Winter Wedding Trends for 2014 <p>A little while back we profiled the <a title="Top Fall Wedding Trends for 2014" href="/en/top-fall-wedding-trends-for-2014" target="_blank">top fall wedding trends for 2014</a> for our party rental, event venue, wedding planner or catering blog readers. We had 100 views of this slideshare presentation in a matter of a few weeks so we thought it was a topic that our readers were interested in seeing more of. Take a look below at the top winter wedding trends for 2014 that we're seeing across the industry. Also, feel free to share with any of your clients who are struggling to pull together the last of their weddings before their big days &ndash; or looking for inspiration for winter 2015!</p> <div align="center"><iframe src="//www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/40836680" width="476" height="400" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in knowing when we have sales and new products <a title="Join our Mailing List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list" target="_blank">please join our mailing list</a>. You can unsubscribe at any time &ndash; though we'd hate to see you go.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:307 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/visit-us-at-the-connect-show-2014 Visit us at the Connect Show 2014 <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7995" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/connect-logo.png" alt="Connect Logo" width="302" height="74">Continuing with our expansion into the foodservice and restaurant industry, we&rsquo;re once again exhibiting at <a title="The Connect Show" href="http://www.connectshow.com/" target="_blank">The Connect Show</a> November 3 &ndash; 4 2014 in Booth# 123/125. Taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Connect Show brings together thousands of owners and operators of restaurants, hotels, pubs, bars, and more across BC to make lasting connections that drive business profitability and shape the future of the foodservice industry.</p> <p>We have predominately sold to the party rental industry in the past and focus on supplying products (including event chairs, folding banquet tables, spandex and polyester table cloths, serveware, porcelain dinnerware, bone china dinnerware, stainless steel flatware, crystal and glass stemware) that are durable and allow this high turnover industry to make money. What makes our tabletop supplies so attractive to the restaurant industry is our ability to help foodservice and hospitality operators / owners make their tabletop budgets go further and focus their time and efforts on producing great food. What foodservice operator wouldn&rsquo;t rather their staff members accidently break a $2.75 wine glass compared to a $5.00 wine glass?</p> <p>We're all about helping out our prospects and customers with information that benefits their businesses and so in anticipation for the event, there's a number of blog posts we've written that we hope add some value to your business.</p> <ul> <li><a title="New Menu Items to Offer in a Crystal Martini Glass" href="/en/new-menu-items-to-offer-in-a-crystal-martini-glass" target="_blank">New Menu Items to Offer in a Crystal Martini Glass</a></li> <li><a title="On Your Next Menu Optimization, Consider Using This Language" href="/en/on-your-next-menu-optimization-consider-using-this-language" target="_blank">On Your Next Menu Optimization, Consider Using This Language</a></li> <li><a title="Why Your Restaurant Should Consider Offering Amuse Bouche" href="/en/why-your-restaurant-should-consider-offering-amuse-bouche" target="_blank">Why Your Restaurant Should Consider Offering Amuse Bouche</a></li> <li><a title="Can Melamine Platters be used in Refrigerated Display Cases?" href="/en/can-melamine-platters-be-used-in-refrigerated-display-cases" target="_blank">Can Melamine Platters be used in Refrigerated Display Cases?</a></li> <li><a title="Menu Trends: Showcasing the Hottest Appetizer Flavours" href="/en/menu-trends-showcasing-the-hottest-appetizer-flavours" target="_blank">Menu Trends: Showcasing the Hottest Appetizer Flavours</a></li> </ul> <p>We'd love the chance to talk with you about your business so please come by Booth 123/125 to give us a suggestion of another post you'd like to see written about, or talk with us about how we can help your business focus on profits instead of losses.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in following our blog, make sure you follow us on Twitter <a title="Follow us on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">@NatlEventSupply</a> or <a title="Like us on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Like us on Facebook</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:306 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-many-round-banquet-tables-fit-in-a-round-table-dolly How many round banquet tables fit in a round table dolly? <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7990" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/Round-table-cart-with-14x60in-Round-BMT.JPG" alt="Round table cart with 14 x 60in Round BMT" width="600" height="399"></p> <p><a title="Round Table Carts" href="/en/nes-round-table-cart" target="_blank">Round table dollies</a> are a lifesaver when it comes to storing and transporting any round banquet tables your event venue or party rental company may own. One of the questions we get asked regarding our round table dolly is how many plastic banquet tables, wood banquet tables and Rhino plastic banquet tables fit in one dolly. This blog post should answer that question so you know how many you require to store and transport your folding table inventory.</p> <h3>How many Plastic Round Banquet Tables fit in a Round Table Dolly?</h3> <p>We stock <a title="48in Round Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/48-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">48" round plastic folding tables</a>, <a title="60in Round Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">60" round plastic folding tables</a> and <a title="71in Round Plastic Folding Table" href="/en/71-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">71" round plastic folding tables</a>. If you're transporting 48" round plastic folding tables, you can fit 16 tables in the round table cart. If you're transporting 60" round plastic folding tables, you can fit 14 tables in the round table cart and if you're transporting 71" round plastic folding tables, you can fit 12 tables in the round table cart.</p> <h3>How many Wood Round Banquet Tables fit in a Round table dolly?</h3> <p>We stock <a title="Round Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">48" round wood folding tables</a>, <a title="60in Round Wood Folding Table" href="/en/60-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">60" round wood folding tables</a>, <a title="66in Round Wood Folding Table" href="/en/66-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">66" round wood folding tables</a> and <a title="72in Round Wood Folding Table" href="/en/72-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">72" round wood folding tables</a>. If you're transporting 48" round wood folding tables, you can fit 10 tables in the round table cart. If you're transporting 60" or 66" round wood folding tables, you can fit 9-10 tables in the round table cart. If you're transporting 72" round wood folding tables, you can fit 9-10 tables in the round table cart.</p> <h3>How many Rhino Plastic Round Banquet Tables Fit in a Round Table Dolly?</h3> <p>We stock <a title="60in NES Rhino Plastic Folding Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-rhino-60-round-plastic-folding-banquet-table" target="_blank">60" round rhino plastic folding tables</a> with the rest of the table line being rectangles in shape. If you're transporting our 60" round rhino plastic folding tables, you can fit 9 tables in the round table cart.</p> <p>Hopefully this helps you estimate the amount of round table carts you require.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our round table cart</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:305 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-menu-items-to-offer-in-a-crystal-martini-glass New menu items to offer in a Crystal Martini Glass <p>With the restaurant industry as crowded as it is, differentiating your establishment based on your food plating could give an extra edge against the competition. <a title="Crystal Martini Glass" href="/en/serenity-crystal-7oz-martini-glass" target="_blank">Crystal martini glasses</a> are a versatile tool that can be used with a <a title="Rectangular Platter" href="/en/14-x-55-rectangular-platter-with-rim-a0955r" target="_blank">rectangular platter</a> or <a title="Flat Round Plate" href="/en/13125-flat-pizza-plate-a0722" target="_blank">flat round plate without a rim</a> to wow your guests into becoming evangelical customers or at the very least repeat customers. Everyone can use some additional sources of inspiration &ndash; so without further ado here&rsquo;s some restaurant menu items that should get your creative juices flowing!</p> <p>What about a new take on an old classic? Rochester University, ranked one of the best universities for food, offers mashed potato &ldquo;martinis&rdquo; with fried chicken and barbeque sauces to students. <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7982" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/mashed-potato-fried-chicken-crystal-martini-glass.jpg" alt="Mashed Potato and Fried Chicken in Martini Glass" width="600" height="397"></p> <p align="center">Photo credit: <a title="Rochester University" href="http://www.rochester.edu/studentlife/dining-intro.jpg" target="_blank">Rochester University</a></p> <p>Use crystal martini glasses as a way of presenting individual brownie trifles to your guests as a dessert option. Full recipe for this lovely dish available at <a title="Individual Brownie Trifle" href="http://www.bhg.com/blogs/delish-dish/2013/02/13/easy-last-minute-valentines-day-dessert/" target="_blank">Better Homes and Gardens Magazine website</a>.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7983" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/brownie-trifles-in-crystal-martini-glass.jpg" alt="Brownie trifles in Crystal Martini Glass" width="550" height="830"></p> <p align="center">Photo credit: <a title="Brownie trifle in Crystal Martini Glass" href="http://www.bhg.com/blogs/delish-dish/2013/02/13/easy-last-minute-valentines-day-dessert/" target="_blank">Better Homes &amp; Gardens Magazine Delish Dish Blog</a></p> <p>LJC Restaurants in the Philippines have introduced six new appetizers to their menu, one of which is a fried breaded shrimp with creamy aioli in a <a title="Crystal Martini Glass" href="/en/serenity-crystal-7oz-martini-glass" target="_blank">crystal martini glass</a>. Martini glasses are often used for shrimp cocktail, however this is a different take on the traditional non-breaded shrimp with marinara sauce.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7984" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/fried-shrimp-aioli-crystal-martini-glass.jpg" alt="Fried Shrimp and Aioli in Crystal Martini Glass" width="446" height="600"></p> <p align="center">Photo Credit: <a title="Shrimp and Aioli in Crystal Martini Glass" href="http://ljcrestaurants.com.ph/ljc-news-events/" target="_blank">LJC Restaurants</a></p> <p>What about offering a soup served in a martini glass with some warm breads as a compliment? Food Network and Celebrity Chef Giada De Laurentiis vamps up a Watermelon and Cucumber soup with a spike of Vodka! <a title="Watermelon and Cucumber Soup in Crystal Martini Glass" href="http://www.today.com/id/47602941/ns/today-food/t/giada-makes-soup-you-can-sip-martini-glass/#.VEaPrPnF95J" target="_blank">Recipe and video located here</a>.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7985" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/watermelon-and-cucumber-soup-in-crystal-martini-glass.jpg" alt="Watermelon and Cucumber Soup in Crystal Martini Glass" width="298" height="224"></p> <p align="center">Photo credit: <a title="Watermelon and Cucumber Soup in Crystal Martini Glass" href="http://media3.s-nbcnews.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Video/120530/tdy_klg_soup_120530.standard.jpg" target="_blank">Today Show and Giada De Laurentiis</a></p> <p>Then there&rsquo;s this restaurant offer, straight out of a molecular gastronomy dinner put on by Bravo! Restaurant in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The chef served among other innovative wonders, a Smoked Salmon filet under an inverted martini glass with Cucumber Gelee, featuring lingering applewood smoke.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7986" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/smoked-salmon-under-inverted-crystal-martini-glass.jpg" alt="Smoked Salmon Under Inverted Crystal Martini Glass" width="310" height="450"></p> <p align="center">Photo Credit: <a title="Smoke Salmon with Cucumber Gelee under Crystal Martini Glass" href="http://www.mlive.com/living/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/11/from_cheese_balloons_to_salmon.html" target="_blank">Bradley Pines | Kalamazoo Gazette</a></p> <p>I hope that some of these dishes stir your creative juices and start you thinking about all the innovative ways you can showcase your food using a crystal martini glass.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for our 7oz crystal martini glasses</p> </div> <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:304 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-commercial-laundry-equipment-for-party-rental-companies-in-canada The Best Commercial Laundry Equipment for Party Rental Companies in Canada <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7978" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/commercial-laundry-equipment.png" alt="Commercial Laundry Equipment" width="209" height="140">If you're in the Party Rental industry, and either looking to get into tablecloth rentals or already including them in your rental inventory, having high-performing commercial laundry equipment will not only save you (or your staff) a lot of time, but also a lot of money on utilities and labour. Even though we don't offer commercial laundry equipment ourselves, because we sell to the party rental industry, we get asked from time to time what the best commercial laundry equipment for party rental companies in Canada are. I thought a blog post showcasing who specialize in the Party Rental Industry as one of their dedicated markets. Read on for who live and die in providing high-performance commercial laundry machines for the event rental industry.</p> <h3><a title="Continental Girbau" href="http://www.continentalgirbau.com/opl/partyrentals.html" target="_blank">Continental Girbau</a></h3> <p>Continental Girbau has 5 different lines of commercial washers and 3 different lines of commercial dryers that should service the varying levels of party rental businesses. Their commercial washers-extractors range from singleload to 255 pound capacities with the ability to complete up to 24 cycles a day. The washers have a life expectancy of 10-20 years ensuring you receive a good return on your investment, and are designed to drive down water, electrical and gas costs. They feature high-speed extraction to reduce dry-time, operating time, utility consumption and labour expense and feature a 3 year limited parts warranty and 5 year key component warranty. Their commercial dryers range in capacity from singleload to 175 pounds. They feature radial airflow that helps ensure maximum load separation for big loads and bulky items and provides quick even drying. They also have stackable commercial dryers to minimize the footprint of your commercial laundry equipment. They have distributors in Canada serving British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Quebec available <a title="Continental Girbau" href="http://www.continentalgirbau.com/about/distributors.html" target="_blank">through their website</a>.</p> <h3><a title="Milnor" href="http://www.milnor.com/industry-solutions/on-premise-laundry/party-rental/" target="_blank">Milnor</a></h3> <p>Milnor offers washer-extractors to reduce labour costs, save on linen replacement costs, save energy, save water and lower a party rental companies total cost of ownership. Milnor's commercial washers range in capacity from 25 &ndash; 700 pounds and are designed for durability and ease of use. Designed to reduce utility bills by reducing peak electricity amperage, they offer a RinSave Water Saver feature that eliminates up to two complete rinses &ndash; meaning fewer cycles and faster turnaround. Engineered to ensure no costly rewashes. Their commercial dryers are designed for high productivity with airflow that ensures the linen dries quickly so there's no dryer holds. Plus their dryers are more compact and save more space than other dryers because they're front-serviceable &ndash; meaning they can be installed close to walls, and other machines. Milnor commercial laundry equipment is available through hundreds of dealers across Canada &ndash; <a title="Milnor" href="http://www.milnor.com/dealers/#searchByLocation" target="_blank">whose locations can be accessed here</a>.</p> <h3><a title="Unimac" href="http://www.unimac.com/Industries/party-rental/" target="_blank">Unimac</a></h3> <p>Unimac prides themselves on working closely with their party rental customers to identify and address any key concerns they face every day with regards to commercial laundry equipment. They also offer financing options for their products via UniMac Funding. Their commercial washers save time and maximize the amount of linens that are turned around &ndash; allowing many to be sent directly to the ironer bypassing the dryer step entirely. Their washers range in capacity from 20 &ndash; 275 pounds and like the other companies, help to deliver reduced costs and optimized throughput while improving utility costs. They also boast on their website that they have the industry&rsquo;s lowest cost of ownership. Unimac distributes in Canada through a number of distributors. <a title="Unimac" href="http://unimac.com/intl/Locator.asp" target="_blank">You can find one in your area here</a>.</p> <p>Hopefully this helps you narrow down a short list of commercial laundry equipment suppliers to begin your purchase journey on. If there&rsquo;s anyone we&rsquo;ve missed that you feel deserves a mention, comment on this post so we can update it!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about our new products as they become available, and any sales throughout the year, <a title="Join our Email List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list" target="_blank">join our email list</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:303 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-6ft-spandex-table-covers-cost-in-canada How much do 6ft spandex table covers cost in Canada? <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/hunter-green-spandex-table-cover.jpg" alt="Hunter Green Spandex Table Cover" width="600" height="330"></p> <p><a title="Spandex Table Covers" href="/en/spandex-table-covers" target="_blank">Spandex table covers</a> are a fantastic way to create a sleek, modern base for your event d&eacute;cor. They hide a wood or plastic folding table, have reinforced feet to avoid ripping and can be washed, stored and put back on with no wrinkling. This can be a huge time saver in an industry where every second counts in getting an event together. When a business such as a party rental company, banquet hall or hotel is looking to purchase 6ft spandex table covers, one of the first things they need to know is how much they cost. Unfortunately for Canadians, there isn't a huge number of stores that sell spandex table covers which can make it hard to budget and purchase these event items. We've rounded up the average cost range you can expect to pay for a 6ft spandex table cover so you can begin the process of budgeting for your next purchase.</p> <p><a title="6-ft Spandex Table Covers" href="/en/6ft-spandex-tablecloth" target="_blank">6ft spandex table covers</a> come in a wide assortment of colours. The most popular colour by far is a black spandex table cover because of its versatility in working with most other colours. You can also find spandex table covers in white, ivory, blue, green, and red. If you&rsquo;re a business looking to use spandex table covers for a trade show or other event, we've sold to companies who imprint on the table covers so companies can receive custom branding on their spandex table cover.</p> <p>A 6ft spandex table cover, regardless of its colour, varies in price from $29.95 to $129.65. These prices are exclusive of taxes and any shipping costs that might apply. Average range for shipping costs will vary depending on the amount of spandex table covers purchased and where you need them shipped to. Budget anywhere from $3.50 - $10.00 per table cover on shipping to be safe.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for 6ft spandex table covers in black, white or ivory:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:302 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl 10 Shareable Insights on Events from King Dahl <p>Tuesday night I had the pleasure of attending my first <a title="International Special Events Society (ISES) Toronto" href="http://www.isestoronto.com/default.aspx" target="_blank">International Special Events Society (ISES) Toronto</a> event at the <a title="Grand Luxe Event Boutique" href="http://www.grandluxe.ca/" target="_blank">Grand Luxe Event Boutique</a>. From the moment I walked into the room I knew this networking event was going to succeed my expectations. From the venue d&eacute;cor to the energy in the room this event had a buzz that I've never experienced before. The networking itself was phenomenal for an <a title="Ambivert" href="http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ambivert" target="_blank">ambivert</a> like me &ndash; who needs to warm up a bit to people before I come out of my shell. I was greeted by no less than 7 people in the short networking time available and got a chance to speak with Past President Julie Danaylov of <a title="A2D2 Aerial Dance Cirque Company" href="http://www.a2d2.ca/" target="_blank">A2D2 &ndash; Aerial Dance Cirque Company</a> &ndash; who made me feel right at home. She mentioned that King Dahl was going to blow my hair back &ndash; and he did just that.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/MGM-Resorts-Event-Productions-Tempo-NYE-2012.jpg" alt="MGM Resorts Event Productions Tempo NYE 2012" width="600" height="400"></p> <p align="center">Image Source: MGM Resorts Event Productions Tempo NYE 2012</p> <p>For those unfamiliar with <a title="King Dahl" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kingdahl" target="_blank">King Dahl</a>, Executive Director of Events for <a title="MGM Resorts Event Productions" href="http://www.mgmresortsevents.com/" target="_blank">MGM Resorts Event Productions</a>, he manages a 100+ person award-winning team who designs and produces 1000+ events annually with a 100,000 square foot warehouse for props, scenery and d&eacute;cor elements. He is an expert at taking his passion for art, design, environmental aesthetics and music and creating distinctive and innovative design concepts for thousands including celebrities in film, sports and music, Fortune 500 companies and charitable foundations. He's quite an impressive event producer and a top notch speaker.</p> <p>To impart some of the wisdom he shared with us, I've compiled 10 shareable quotes for you to share with your colleagues on events.</p> <h3>On Hiring: &ldquo;Put the right people on the bus &ndash; in the right seats of the bus&rdquo; - @kingdahl</h3> <p><a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/" data-text="On Hiring: &ldquo;Put the right people on the bus &ndash; in the right seats of the bus&rdquo; - @kingdahl via" data-count="none" data-hashtags="ises">Tweet</a></p> <script>// <![CDATA[ !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); // ]]></script> <script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script> <script type="in/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/"></script> <div class="fb-share-button" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <!-- Place this tag where you want the share button to render. --> <div class="g-plus" data-action="share" data-height="15" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <hr> <h3>&ldquo;If you always do what you&rsquo;ve always done, you&rsquo;ll always get what you&rsquo;ve always gotten&rdquo; - @kingdahl</h3> <p><a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/" data-text="&ldquo;If you always do what you&rsquo;ve always done, you&rsquo;ll always get what you&rsquo;ve always gotten&rdquo; - @kingdahl via" data-count="none" data-hashtags="ises">Tweet</a></p> <script>// <![CDATA[ !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); // ]]></script> <script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script> <script type="in/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/"></script> <div class="fb-share-button" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <!-- Place this tag where you want the share button to render. --> <div class="g-plus" data-action="share" data-height="15" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <hr> <h3>&ldquo;The one true constant is how powerful cooperation and collaboration can be&rdquo; - @kingdahl</h3> <p><a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/" data-text="&ldquo;The one true constant in events is how powerful cooperation and collaboration can be&rdquo; - @kingdahl via" data-count="none" data-hashtags="ises">Tweet</a></p> <script>// <![CDATA[ !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); // ]]></script> <script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script> <script type="in/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/"></script> <div class="fb-share-button" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <!-- Place this tag where you want the share button to render. --> <div class="g-plus" data-action="share" data-height="15" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <hr> <h3>&ldquo;Innovation comes from studying well beyond your core business.&rdquo; - @kingdahl</h3> <p><a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/" data-text="&ldquo;Innovation comes from studying well beyond your core business.&rdquo; - @kingdahl via" data-count="none" data-hashtags="ises">Tweet</a></p> <script>// <![CDATA[ !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); // ]]></script> <script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script> <script type="in/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/"></script> <div class="fb-share-button" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <!-- Place this tag where you want the share button to render. --> <div class="g-plus" data-action="share" data-height="15" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <hr> <h3>&ldquo;Excellence isn&rsquo;t a goal. It&rsquo;s where to begin&rdquo; - @kingdahl</h3> <p><a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/" data-text="&ldquo;Excellence isn&rsquo;t a goal. It&rsquo;s where to begin&rdquo; - @kingdahl via" data-count="none" data-hashtags="ises">Tweet</a></p> <script>// <![CDATA[ !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); // ]]></script> <script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script> <script type="in/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/"></script> <div class="fb-share-button" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <!-- Place this tag where you want the share button to render. --> <div class="g-plus" data-action="share" data-height="15" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <hr> <h3>&ldquo;Focus your team on 100% accountability. 0% excuses&rdquo; - @kingdahl</h3> <p><a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/" data-text="&ldquo;Focus your team on 100% accountability. 0% excuses&rdquo; - @kingdahl via" data-count="none" data-hashtags="ises">Tweet</a></p> <script>// <![CDATA[ !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); // ]]></script> <script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script> <script type="in/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/"></script> <div class="fb-share-button" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <!-- Place this tag where you want the share button to render. --> <div class="g-plus" data-action="share" data-height="15" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <hr> <h3>&ldquo;Avoid OPUD &ndash; over-promising and under-delivering&rdquo; - @kingdahl</h3> <p><a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/" data-text="&ldquo;Avoid OPUD &ndash; over-promising and under-delivering&rdquo; - @kingdahl via" data-count="none" data-hashtags="ises">Tweet</a></p> <script>// <![CDATA[ !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); // ]]></script> <script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script> <script type="in/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/"></script> <div class="fb-share-button" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <!-- Place this tag where you want the share button to render. --> <div class="g-plus" data-action="share" data-height="15" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <hr> <h3>&ldquo;Communicate clearly &amp; concisely. The clearer you are with people the less chance for failure&rdquo; - @kingdahl</h3> <p><a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/" data-text="&ldquo;Communicate clearly &amp; concisely. The clearer you are with people the less chance for failure&rdquo; - @kingdahl via" data-count="none" data-hashtags="ises">Tweet</a></p> <script>// <![CDATA[ !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); // ]]></script> <script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script> <script type="in/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/"></script> <div class="fb-share-button" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <!-- Place this tag where you want the share button to render. --> <div class="g-plus" data-action="share" data-height="15" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <hr> <h3>&ldquo;Never stop learning &ndash; you will never know it all. No one does.&rdquo; - @kingdahl</h3> <p><a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/" data-text="&ldquo;Never stop learning &ndash; you will never know it all. No one does.&rdquo; - @kingdahl via" data-count="none" data-hashtags="ises">Tweet</a></p> <script>// <![CDATA[ !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); // ]]></script> <script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script> <script type="in/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/"></script> <div class="fb-share-button" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <!-- Place this tag where you want the share button to render. --> <div class="g-plus" data-action="share" data-height="15" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <hr> <h3>&ldquo;Imagine the ideas that can come from being open to new people with new experiences&rdquo; - @kingdahl</h3> <p><a class="twitter-share-button" href="https://twitter.com/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/" data-text="&ldquo;Imagine the ideas that can come from being open to new people with new experiences&rdquo; - @kingdahl via" data-count="none" data-hashtags="ises">Tweet</a></p> <script>// <![CDATA[ !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); // ]]></script> <script src="http://platform.linkedin.com/in.js"></script> <script type="in/share" data-url="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/"></script> <div class="fb-share-button" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <!-- Place this tag where you want the share button to render. --> <div class="g-plus" data-action="share" data-height="15" data-href="http://www.nationaleventsupply.com/blog/10-shareable-insights-on-events-from-king-dahl/">&nbsp;</div> <hr> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you attended the event, what other insights did you find particularly memorable? <a title="Tweet us @NatlEventSupply" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Tweet us @NatlEventSupply</a>, <a title="Post to our Facebook Wall" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">post to our Facebook Wall</a> or comment on this post!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:301 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/chafer-pans-stainless-steel-vs-porcelain Chafer Pans: Stainless Steel vs Porcelain <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/chafing-dish.jpg" alt="Chafing Dish" width="600" height="375"></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a title="http://www.buffetenhancements.com" href="http://www.buffetenhancements.com/" target="_blank">Buffetenhancements.com</a></p> <p>In the foodservice industry, there are two different types of <a title="Chafer Pans" href="/en/ramekins" target="_blank">chafer pans</a>: stainless steel food pans and porcelain <a title="Chafing Dish Inserts" href="/en/ramekins" target="_blank">chafing dish inserts</a>. Stainless steel has long been the chosen type of chafer pan, however porcelain chafing dish pans have been growing in popularity. To help with purchasing decisions regarding whether to buy a stainless steel or porcelain food pan I've compared the two below for easy reference:</p> <h3>Stainless Steel Food Pans:</h3> <ul> <li>Dishwasher-Safe with most manufacturers recommending hand-drying the pan immediately after the rinse cycle or hand-washing and drying to preserve the original finish</li> <li>Not Microwave-Safe</li> <li>Food Pans are Oven-Safe Up to 390˚F (198˚C) however prolonged oven use at high temperatures may cause discolouration.</li> <li>Prolonged exposure to high heat settings may cause your chafing dish to discolour. A stainless steel cleanser and non-abrasive cloth should refresh the metal</li> <li>Warping can occur if placed on cold surfaces or immersed in cold water when hot.</li> <li>Food cannot be left or stored in food pan for long periods of time. As well, superficial pitting may occur if very salty or acidic foods are left in the pan.</li> <li>Lightweight</li> <li>Generally less expensive than porcelain</li> </ul> <h3>Porcelain Food Pans:</h3> <ul> <li>Dishwasher-Safe</li> <li>Microwave-Safe</li> <li>Oven-Safe Up to with no discolouration</li> <li>Non-warping</li> <li>Food can be left or stored in food pan for long periods of time.</li> <li>Heavier than stainless steel</li> <li>More expensive than stainless steel</li> <li>Easier to break than Stainless steel</li> </ul> <p>Generally whether an event venue or caterer choose porcelain or stainless steel is a matter of personal preference of the company. There's some companies that swear only porcelain will do while others would consider porcelain sacrilege. Hopefully this comparison will help you decide what your company prefers and the benefits and drawbacks of each.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in a quote for <a title="Round or Rectangle Porcelain Food Pans" href="/en/ramekins" target="_blank">round or rectangle porcelain food pans</a>:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:300 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-companies-for-event-staffing-in-toronto The Best Companies for Event Staffing in Toronto <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7949" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/event-staffing-toronto.jpg" alt="Event Staffing Toronto" width="300" height="201">One of the most memorable parts of a guest's experience at any event is the service. Having experienced, knowledgeable, professional and courteous wait staff for parties &amp; events can be challenging at times. Often service staff have more than one job or are students in addition to earning a living which can make it hard to always have the staff on hand required for the event. I know that when I'm looking for a service or product I always want to look for the best that I can possibly afford.</p> <p>To help our customers who are caterers, event venues and party rental companies easily research and hire event and catering staff, I've researched the best companies for event staffing in Toronto.</p> <h3><a title="Core Event Staff Ltd" href="http://www.coreeventstaff.com/" target="_blank">Core Event Staff Ltd</a></h3> <p>Founded in 1999, Core Event Staff was started when the owners realized the Toronto area had a lack of reliable, friendly and refined catering staff. They have a consistent reputation of building and maintaining relationships by going above and beyond the call of duty. They encourage staff to strive for excellence, attention to detail, depth of service and quality of experience. They offer supervisors that can act as liaisons between the wait staff and your team, servers well versed in fine dining, mis en place, buffet service, or speedy bussing, and bartenders who are efficient, great under pressure and Smart Serve&reg; Certified.</p> <h3><a title="The Butler Did it Event Staffing" href="http://www.thebutlerdidit.ca/" target="_blank">The Butler Did It Event Staffing</a></h3> <p>Founded in 1989, The Butler Did It was formed with a mission to provide excellence in service. Having provided exceptional service to some of Toronto&rsquo;s most exclusive events including for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Roy Thomson Hall, they strive to create events with service that is memorable. They offer supervisors and head waits that are Food Safety Certified and servers who are Smart Serve&reg; certified. All staff members go through a proprietary Standards of Professional Service&trade; program and on-site mentoring by senior staff. Continual learning in the form of workshops and orientations are also performed to continue the growth and learning of the service staff.</p> <h3><a title="Nasco Staffing Solutions" href="http://www.nasco.ca/" target="_blank">Nasco Staffing Solutions</a></h3> <p>Having been in business for over 14 years, Nasco Staffing Solutions is a full service event staffing company with locations in British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta. They have exclusive staffing contracts with 10 venues across Canada and over 2000 staff able to fill hundreds of event related roles. They offer staff as bartenders, cocktail servers, wait staff, banquet servers, coat check staff, concession workers, hosts, bussers, housekeeping and stewards. Because they specialize in the events industry, their staff have relevant experience. They also have a comprehensive and interactive training program that they run each new employee through to make sure they conform to the highest level of service.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Is there any other event staffing companies in Toronto that we&rsquo;ve missed? <a title="Tweet National Event Supply" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Tweet @NatlEventSupply</a>, comment on this post below or <a title="Post to our wall on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">post to our wall on Facebook</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:299 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-cutlery-polishing-machines-for-special-event-companies The Best Cutlery Polishing Machines for Special Event Companies <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>I know that whenever I'm looking for a new product for myself, I am looking to purchase the best product. Same thing applies in business. We're looking to purchase the best product that our business can afford. For special event companies that are looking for a cutlery polisher that dries, polishes and eliminates spotting on cutlery, there's obviously a need to know what the best cutlery polishing machines are available on the market.</p> <p>I've researched and listed the best cutlery polishing machines for special event companies below for your easy reference as you're looking to make this purchasing decision.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7941" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/cutlery-polishing-machines.jpg" alt="Cutlery Polishing Machines" width="260" height="280"></div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <h3>Sammic Cutlery Polisher</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/sas-5001.jpg" alt="Sammic Cutlery Polisher" width="450" height="450"></p> <p>Made in Spain, <a title="Sammic" href="http://www.sammic.com/" target="_blank">Sammic</a> has three different models for their cutlery polishers: a tabletop unit outputting 3000 pieces per hour, a floor standing unit outputting 8000 pieces per hour and a second floor standing unit outputting 8000 pieces per hour that comes with a motor brake which shortens the stopping time, reduces vibrations and improves the durability of the machine. All three units are equipped with the following:</p> <ul> <li>Fully automatic</li> <li>Stainless steel exterior with a Stainless steel drying tank</li> <li>Rounded cutlery carousel which avoids cutlery jams</li> <li>Lights and sounds indicating when machine is done</li> <li>Lights indicating if heating elements are activated</li> <li>Lights indicating that the polishing product must be replaced</li> <li>Drying and polishing cycle with automatic stop after use</li> <li>UVC-ray germicide lamp sterilizes both the cutlery and the drying product</li> </ul> <p>Sammic cutlery polishers are available in Canada through <a title="Permul Foodservice Equipment" href="http://www.permul.com/home/" target="_blank">Permul Foodservice Equipment</a>.</p> <h3>CPI Silvershine Cutlery Dryer/Polisher</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/cpi-silvershine-cutlery-polishing-machines.jpg" alt="CPI Silvershine Cutlery Dryer/Polisher" width="260" height="280"></p> <p>Made in USA, <a title="CPI Silvershine" href="http://www.cpishine.com/" target="_blank">CPI Silvershine</a> has four different models of cutlery polishers: CDM-Star which outputs 1500 pieces per hour, CDM-2K which outputs 2000 pieces per hour, CDM-6K which outputs 6000 pieces per hour and CDM-12K which outputs 12000 pieces per hour. They were awarded the 2007 Kitchen Innovations award at the National Restaurant Association show. All four models come with the following features:</p> <ul> <li>A 9-11W ultraviolet (UV-C) lamp operating at a peak of 253.7 nm for a safe, chemical-free germicide process</li> <li>Sanitation option can be engaged/disengaged manually</li> <li>Machine self-diagnoses on start-up</li> <li>Patented stainless steel NAUTILUS tub</li> <li>Calrod heated tub provides consistent heat</li> <li>Internal timer monitors granulate change periods (Every 400 hrs)</li> <li>Operates automatically at 30-40 seconds per piece</li> <li>Quiet and vibration free</li> </ul> <p>CPI Silvershine is available in Canada through <a title="GBS Food Service Equipment" href="http://www.gbscooks.com/" target="_blank">GBS Food Service Equipment</a>.</p> <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-2294b18c-2333-437d-844e-ef479a7e6ab4" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-2294b18c-2333-437d-844e-ef479a7e6ab4" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-2294b18c-2333-437d-844e-ef479a7e6ab4"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/2294b18c-2333-437d-844e-ef479a7e6ab4"><img id="hs-cta-img-2294b18c-2333-437d-844e-ef479a7e6ab4" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/2294b18c-2333-437d-844e-ef479a7e6ab4.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, '2294b18c-2333-437d-844e-ef479a7e6ab4'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:298 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-66-inch-round-folding-tables-cost-in-canada How much do 66 inch round folding tables cost in Canada? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7936" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/350-nes-66-inch-round-folding-table.jpg" alt="NES 66 Inch Round Folding Table" width="350" height="288">With event venues, hotels and party rental companies, there is definitely a case for purchasing 66 inch round folding tables. As mentioned in our previous post, <a title="Why Buy a 66 Inch Round Folding Table" href="/en/why-buy-a-66-inch-round-folding-table" target="_blank">66 inch round folding tables allow for 10 people to be seated</a> comfortably at a table for dinner, while allowing more tables (and thus more people) into the event space than a 72 inch round folding table. If you're looking to invest in new <a title="Round Banquet Tables" href="/en/60-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">round banquet tables</a>, ensuring that you have approximate costs for budgeting purposes as well as an idea of how many extra people can fit into the space makes a huge difference in asking management for additional funds. So it's not surprising that one of the questions we often get asked is "How much do 66 inch round folding tables cost in Canada?" We've rounded up the range in cost of 66 inch round tables available to purchase in Canada for easy reference below.</p> <p>66 inch round folding tables vary in price quite dramatically. The reasoning behind this is because of the structure of the table, material the table is made of, distribution of table and the brand of table. If you're looking for 66 inch round folding tables, be sure to budget approximately $120.00CDN - $580.00CDN per table. <a title="Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/66-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">Wood folding tables</a> will be the least expensive of the round banquet tables mentioned in this post. That doesn't necessarily mean that they&rsquo;re not solid (as we've proven in our product testing videos). ABS plastic folding tables will be middle of the road in terms of budget and are more expensive than wood folding tables as they feature a honeycomb core to increase their strength &ndash; which increases manufacturing costs. Laminate on wood folding tables will be the most expensive as they are often made in the USA which has more costly labour and production expenses. They are able to be set up without polyester tablecloths though.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in obtaining a quote for 66 inch wood folding banquet tables:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:293 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/on-your-next-menu-optimization-consider-using-this-language On Your Next Menu Optimization, Consider Using This Language <p><img style="float: left;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/enjoy-our-new-menu.png" alt="Keep Calm and Enjoy our New Menu" width="288" height="356">When I first started learning about the restaurant and foodservice industry, I was surprised and intrigued by the psychology and strategies behind menus. Never having thought about it, I assumed chefs and owners thought up menus based solely on food costs and what their specialities are. But as I have begun researching more and more on this industry as a whole, I&rsquo;ve become more and more intrigued with the practice of optimizing menus.</p> <p>Having taken a little psychology in school I already had a basic understanding that <a href="http://esiinteriors.wordpress.com/2012/05/17/the-psychology-of-colour-in-hospitality-spaces/" target="_blank">colours play a role in how much or how little food we eat</a>. I had no idea that there was such a thing as menu optimization though and the role language plays in that practice. For those who are fuzzy on what menu optimization is &ndash; it is the practice of optimizing the dishes on your menu to squeeze out as much profit and value as possible for your restaurant. Not only is it a topic that <a href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/" target="_blank">RestaurantCentral.ca</a>, the official website of Canadian Restaurant &amp; Foodservice News magazine, continually writes about; the topic also has entire companies devoted to helping restaurants identify and actively promote items that are most relevant to their customer base to earn margin.</p> <p>I ran across an article over the weekend from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kitchendaily.ca/" target="_blank">KitchenDaily.ca</a> &ndash; a website dedicated to culinary inspiration for the everyday chef. The article focuses on educating consumers on the language that restaurant&rsquo;s use in menus. As I was reading this it occurred to me that instead of reading this article from a consumer&rsquo;s point of view, I could take this article and ensure that restaurants were using this language to optimize their menus properly. For example, the article mentions that &ldquo;expensive restaurants are 15% more likely to reference where their ingredients originate from&rdquo;. If you&rsquo;re looking to increase your prices, ensuring that you include that use Kobe Beef from Japan on your menu will help justify the price increase. Also, think global in terms of your specials as those menu dishes tend to allow for higher prices to be charged. To read the rest of the article, <a href="http://www.kitchendaily.ca/read/6-things-to-look-out-for-on-a-menu/">head over to kitchendaily.ca</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>To see more blog posts focused on the foodservice industry focused on helping restaurateurs and key front and back of house staff excel in their positions,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">follow us on Twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply">Like us on Facebook</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:292 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/top-fall-wedding-trends-for-2014 Top Fall Wedding Trends for 2014 <p>The wedding industry is a trend driven industry with a lot of competition. Party Rental Companies, Caterers and Event venues need to be monitoring these trends to ensure they&rsquo;re staying on trend and generating business. With it officially being fall, I thought rounding up the top fall wedding trends for 2014 would help our customers and prospects alike refresh their showrooms, menus and venues to attract the events they want to win. Click through below and enjoy!</p> <div align="center"><iframe src="//www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/39719706" width="476" height="400" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in knowing when we have sales and new products <a title="Please Join our Mailing List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list" target="_blank">please join our mailing list</a>. You can unsubscribe at any time &ndash; though we&rsquo;d hate to see you go.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:291 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-crystal-martini-glasses-cost-in-canada How much do crystal martini glasses cost in Canada? <p><img style="float: right;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/10/crystal-martini-glasses.jpg" alt="Crystal Martini Glasses" width="300" height="400">Crystal martini glasses are often used in high-end restaurants, golf courses and event venues to reflect and enhance the atmosphere. But if a restaurant or event venue is either opening for the first time or looking to create a more luxurious look, one of the things that is extremely important is budget. With profit margins slim and breakage costs to be factored in, operations managers, chefs and foodservice operators / owners often ask "How much do crystal martini glasses cost in Canada?"</p> <p>This blog post attempts to round up the range of costs associated with purchasing crystal martini glasses so purchasers can budget appropriately.</p> <p>The cost of crystal martini glasses varies tremendously depending on the look and size of glass you want. <a title="Martini Glasses in Canada" href="/en/serenity-crystal-7oz-martini-glass" target="_blank">Martini glasses in Canada</a> generally come in a 5oz &ndash; 10oz volume and are made of either lead-free crystal or lead crystal. (If you're interested in learning more about the difference between lead-free crystal and lead crystal, <a title="Top Questions asked about Crystal and Glass Stemware" href="/en/top-questions-asked-about-crystal-and-glass-stemware" target="_blank">refer to our earlier blog post here</a>). Price also depends on whether the glass has been hand cut, hand blown, or machine made. Machine made martini glasses allow for a more uniformed and consistent shape while hand blown crystal can have shape inconsistencies (though most are hard to tell with your naked eye). Hand blown also tends to be much more expensive because they're often blown through highly paid highly skilled craftsmen. Hand cut refers to the grooves cut in the crystal creating patterns that catch the light and eye. A crystal martini glass therefore varies in price from $2.85 wholesale up to $112.50 retail.</p> <p>Shipping prices for crystal martini glasses are calculated based on the shipping cubic measurements instead of the weight &ndash; because glasses are mostly air and take up more space. You would be looking at a minimum of $1.40 per glass.</p> <p>Hopefully this blog post helps with your budgeting when looking to purchase crystal martini glasses.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We stock a wide variety of crystal stemware including crystal martini glasses in our Mississauga, Ontario warehouse. If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:290 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/introducing-our-new-line-of-bone-china-dinnerware Introducing our new line of Bone China Dinnerware <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Lucido-Bone-China-Dinnerware.jpg" alt="Lucido Bone China Dinnerware" width="570" height="473"></p> <p>Since the owners first acquired this business we have been getting asked for <a title="Bone China" href="/en/bone-china" target="_blank">Bone China</a>. We knew that this kind of dinnerware offering was in high demand especially for high-end luxury events but we were unable to secure enough space to stock it and the right manufacturer to help us bring it to market. This year &ndash; we are able to do so. I am pleased to announce our new line of Lucido <a title="Lucido Bone China" href="/en/bone-china" target="_blank">Bone China Dinnerware</a> &ndash; now in stock at our Mississauga, Ontario headquarters.</p> <p>As a rental company, being able to offer customers three different price points of dinnerware &ndash; in <a title="Pearl White Dinnerware" href="/en/pearl-white" target="_blank">Pearl White</a> dinnerware, <a title="Quadrato Square Dinnerware" href="/en/quadrato" target="_blank">Quadrato Square Dinnerware</a> and Bone China &ndash; allows you to attract all levels of events and appeal to the widest customer base in your market. Bone China plates allow you to offer a higher priced dinnerware rental. The translucent brilliant white that comes from a bone china plate makes for an impeccable table setting that really sets off the food and decor.</p> <p>Our Lucido fine bone china comes is the following items:</p> <ul> <li>Lucido Bone China 12&rdquo; Oversize Plate</li> <li>Lucido Bone China 10.5&rdquo; Dinner Plate</li> <li>Lucido Bone China 9&rdquo; Luncheon Plate</li> <li>Lucido Bone China 8.5&rdquo; Soup Plate</li> <li>Lucido Bone China 7.5&rdquo; Dessert Plate</li> <li>Lucido Bone China 6&rdquo; Side Plate</li> <li>Lucido Bone China 8oz Cup and Saucer</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We're so excited this collection is now in stock. It&rsquo;s an exquisite dinnerware line that we think will be a great rental investment.</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-cd4de5a1-fb47-4d3b-a82f-284ecedb1e79" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-cd4de5a1-fb47-4d3b-a82f-284ecedb1e79" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-cd4de5a1-fb47-4d3b-a82f-284ecedb1e79"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/cd4de5a1-fb47-4d3b-a82f-284ecedb1e79"><img id="hs-cta-img-cd4de5a1-fb47-4d3b-a82f-284ecedb1e79" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/cd4de5a1-fb47-4d3b-a82f-284ecedb1e79.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'cd4de5a1-fb47-4d3b-a82f-284ecedb1e79'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:289 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/why-buy-a-66-inch-round-folding-table Why buy a 66 inch round folding table? <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/66-inch-wood-table.jpg" alt="66 Inch Round Wood Table" width="600" height="493"></p> <p><a title="Round Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">Round folding tables</a> usually come in standard sizes such as 4ft (48"), 5ft (60") and 6ft (72") rounds and are designed to hold 6 people, 8-10 people and 10-12 people respectively. In the last decade, there has emerged another size that has become a popular option for party rental companies and event venues to own-the 66 inch round folding table (5.5 foot round folding table).</p> <p>66 inch round folding tables are perfect for events because they allow venues to sit 10 people comfortably at the table while fitting more tables in the room because the circumference is 6&rdquo; less than a 6ft round.</p> <p>As a former corporate event planner, I was constantly playing the numbers game with the hotel venue we held our annual event at. I had a strict hold on a ballroom that only fit 300 people when the stage, screens and decoration was all set. Problem was...we had a better than estimated registration rate. <a title="66 Inch Round Folding Tables" href="/en/66-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">66 inch round folding tables</a> could have been the perfect solution for me because it would&rsquo;ve allowed more people in the venue than a 72" standard ballroom round folding table allows.</p> <p>Hopefully this short blog post answers the question of what the purpose of a 66 inch round folding table is and why event venues buy them.</p> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-e4e2e8e8-456d-485d-b652-1cea183c38d8" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-e4e2e8e8-456d-485d-b652-1cea183c38d8" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-e4e2e8e8-456d-485d-b652-1cea183c38d8"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/e4e2e8e8-456d-485d-b652-1cea183c38d8"><img id="hs-cta-img-e4e2e8e8-456d-485d-b652-1cea183c38d8" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/e4e2e8e8-456d-485d-b652-1cea183c38d8.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'e4e2e8e8-456d-485d-b652-1cea183c38d8'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:288 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-appetizer-spoons-cost-in-canada How much do appetizer spoons cost in Canada? <div class="mdblogleft"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7908" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/appetizer-spoons-300x199.jpg" alt="Appetizer Spoons" width="300" height="199"> <p align="center">Picture courtesy of <a href="http://frogprincepaperie.com/2010/08/midsummers-night-fairy-appetizer-menu.html" target="_blank">Frog Prince Paperie</a></p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>As a caterer or restaurant, <a title="Appetizer Spoons" href="/en/wonton-soup-spoon-a0320" target="_blank">appetizer spoons</a>, also known as porcelain Chinese soup spoons or wonton spoons, are a fantastic way to showcase bite-sized appetizers on your menu. It is a low cost, high impact way to impress your customers. Even better than a paid appetizer is <a title="Offer an Amuse Bouche as a Value-Add" href="/en/why-your-restaurant-should-consider-offering-amuse-bouche" target="_blank">offering an amuse bouche as a value-add</a> to really knock your customers' socks off. If you're starting to think about offering this at your restaurant, or just need an aesthetically pleasing way to showcase your food, you&rsquo;re probably wondering how much appetizer spoons cost in Canada. We&rsquo;ve rounded up the average cost of how much appetizer spoons cost in Canada to answer this question for you &ndash; so read on!</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear">&nbsp;</div> <p>Appetizer spoons will vary in cost depending on a few factors &ndash; shipping, volume (i.e. how many you are ordering), and the material of the product. Appetizer spoons can either be porcelain in material or melamine. I've seen both and it's really a matter of personal preference as both are safe for food use. Melamine will naturally be slightly less weight than porcelain but porcelain can hold food at a cold or hot temperature for longer periods. Porcelain appetizer spoons range in cost from $0.60 to $3.82 each without taxes or shipping. Melamine appetizer spoons range in cost from $0.73 to $2.22 each spoon without taxes or shipping.</p> <p>Shipping for either porcelain or melamine appetizer spoons would be fairly minimal. As an example, shipping 50 wonton spoons from Toronto, ON to Vancouver, BC would add less than $0.50 per spoon for shipping.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Hopefully this helps you figure out the budget you should be looking in when sourcing appetizer spoons for your restaurant. Let us know below or through our contact form if you have any questions!</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-952c2cca-b5a3-4ccb-86dd-35c0f6666ea9" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-952c2cca-b5a3-4ccb-86dd-35c0f6666ea9" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-952c2cca-b5a3-4ccb-86dd-35c0f6666ea9"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/952c2cca-b5a3-4ccb-86dd-35c0f6666ea9"><img id="hs-cta-img-952c2cca-b5a3-4ccb-86dd-35c0f6666ea9" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/952c2cca-b5a3-4ccb-86dd-35c0f6666ea9.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, '952c2cca-b5a3-4ccb-86dd-35c0f6666ea9'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:287 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/pearl-white-dinnerware-back-in-stock Pearl White Dinnerware Back in Stock <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7901" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/pearl-white-dinnerware.jpg" alt="Pearl White Dinnerware" width="350" height="234">Our Pearl White Dinnerware line has always been our lowest priced <a title="White Dinnerware" href="/en/pearl-white" target="_blank">white dinnerware</a> line but we weren't completely happy with the consistency and quality our manufacturer was producing. For those who are new to this blog or our company, consistency of the product and quality of the product is something we constantly strive for. Some would say we can be a little fanatic about it &ndash; <a title="Stress Testing Folding Tables" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-60-inch-plastic-round-folding-table-hold" target="_blank">stress testing our folding tables</a> and event chairs to ensure they are a high quality.</p> <p>Our customers are some of the biggest and most well-known party rental companies in Canada so we understand the need for porcelain plates that the rental customer will be happy with while also holding up over time allowing for a recoup and potential profit on a rental company's initial investment. But our original manufacturer of Pearl White Dinnerware wasn't holding up to our standards of quality &ndash; so we went looking for another manufacturer that could meet them.</p> <p>I'm pleased to announce we've found another manufacturer that, based on our due diligence, should allow us to offer Pearl White dinnerware to our customers without the flaws that existed previously. What our customers should expect moving forwards is a great value, low cost dinnerware line that allows them to offer their customers white dinnerware to rent for their events.</p> <h3>And I&rsquo;m also pleased to announce that we&rsquo;re back in stock on all of the <a title="Pearl White Dinnerware Set" href="/en/pearl-white" target="_blank">Pearl White Dinnerware set</a>:</h3> <ul> <li>10.25" white round dinner plates &ndash; Wholesale Price: $1.80 each</li> <li>9" white round salad plates &ndash; Wholesale Price: $1.15 each</li> <li>7.5" dessert plates &ndash; Wholesale Price: $1.05 each</li> <li>6" side plates &ndash; Wholesale Price: $1.00 each</li> <li>Rim Soup Plates &ndash; Wholesale Price: $1.75 each</li> <li>6" Bowls &ndash; Wholesale Price: $1.00 each</li> <li>Soup Plate &ndash; Wholesale Price: $1.75 each</li> <li>Can Cup and Saucers &ndash; Wholesale Price: $1.50 a set</li> <li>Bell Cup and Saucers &ndash; Wholesale Price: $1.50 a set</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Should you wish to receive a quote for the Pearl White Dinnerware collection including shipping to the location of your choice:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:285 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/4-recipes-to-use-in-risotto-bowls 4 Recipes to use in Risotto Bowls <p>Looking for new specials to offer for the fall / winter season? What about doing a limited time offer special on risotto? Risotto is not only what I would consider an adult comfort food but can be a low cost menu item made wonderful with some white wine and seasonal vegetables.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/A0100A0101RisottoBowls.jpg" alt="Risotto Bowls" width="500" height="207"></p> <p>If you have risotto bowls on hand this is an easy special to consider. <a title="Rissotto Bowl" href="/en/12-risotto-bowl-a0100" target="_blank">Risotto bowls</a> are one of those versatile restaurant dishes that can not only be used for risotto but also for stacked salads or interestingly plated main entrees.</p> <p>To help get your inspiration juices flowing I&rsquo;ve rounded up some restaurant-worthy recipes that can be easily featured in a risotto bowl of your choosing. Check them out below:</p> <h3>Risotto with Parmesan Peas by Chef Michael Smith</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Parmesan-Pea-Risotto.jpg" alt="Parmesan Pea Risotto" width="600" height="491"></p> <p>Parmesan cheese&hellip;farm fresh peas&hellip;..white wine&hellip;have I got your attention yet? Chef Michael Smith is known for his simple, healthy and fresh cooking style while being a passionate ambassador of the lovely Prince Edward Island and its resources. Risotto with Parmesan Peas is a fresh, delicious risotto worthy of a spotlight on the specials menu as a side or entr&eacute;e.</p> <p><a title="Risotto with Parmesan Peas" href="http://chefmichaelsmith.com/recipe/risotto-with-parmesan-peas/" target="_blank">Check out the full recipe here</a>.</p> <h3>Sweet Vanilla Risotto with Poached Peaches and Chocolate by Chef Jamie Oliver</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/sweet-vanilla-risotto-dessert.jpg" alt="Sweet Vanilla Risotto Dessert" width="336" height="450"></p> <p>A twist on the classic risotto, and similar to a rice pudding, Chef Jamie Oliver once again innovates a risotto into a delectable dessert. Per his website, Jamie states that this recipe "...has to be one of the best rice puddings I've ever made! It's lovely served with the peaches, but you could also use apricots, strawberries or rhubarb."</p> <p><a title="Sweet Vanilla Risotto with Poached Peaches and Chocolate" href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/rice-recipes/sweet-vanilla-risotto-with-poached-peaches-and-chocolate" target="_blank">Check out the full recipe here</a>.</p> <h3>Cheddar Cheese Risotto by Chef Nigella Lawson</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/cheddar-cheese-risotto-nigella.jpg" alt="Cheddar Cheese Risotto" width="308" height="410"></p> <p>A grown up and (I&rsquo;d like to think) sophisticated version of a classic and comforting macaroni and cheese, Chef Nigella Lawson has perfected this fall classic in risotto form. A perfect blend of sharp cheddar and starchy rice, this risotto is relatively easy to make (as far as risottos go!) and would pair perfectly with a delicious white wine.</p> <p><a title="Cheddar Cheese Risotto" href="http://www.nigella.com/recipes/view/cheddar-cheese-risotto-68" target="_blank">Check out the full recipe here</a>.</p> <h3>Stacked Caprese Salad by Chef Tyler Florence</h3> <p><img class="size-full" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/stacked-caprese-steamy-kitchen.jpg" alt="Stacked Caprese Salad" width="183" height="275"></p> <p align="center">Photo source: <a href="http://www.steamykitchen.com/" target="_blank">www.steamykitchen.com</a></p> <p>A risotto bowl is still a bowl and as such is perfect for stacked salads or a seasoned salmon nestled on a bed of saffron rice. To switch up the recipes and if you don&rsquo;t already have it on the menu, a stacked Caprese salad makes a great option plated on a risotto bowl. Chef Tyler Florence pairs succulent tomatoes with mild bocconcini cheese with the classic balsamic and olive oil for a simple yet scrumptious special.</p> <p><a title="Stacked Caprese Salad" href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/stacked-caprese-salad-recipe.html" target="_blank">Check out the full recipe here</a>.</p> <p>I hope these recipes spark your creativity in some of the options that exist for warm fall menu specials. And if you need a guinea pig, I also don't mind being the taste tester to your new inventions &ndash; just sayin'.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in more articles like this make sure to <a title="Follow us on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">follow us on Twitter</a> or <a title="Like us on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">like us on Facebook</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:286 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/why-your-restaurant-should-consider-offering-amuse-bouche Why your restaurant should consider offering Amuse Bouche <p>In a world that expects so much and expects it now, it can be difficult to truly please your customers. Yes great food and great service will help in achieving that end but what if you want to really stand out? Is there anything else can you do? You should consider adding Amuse Bouche to your offering, even if it's just once or twice a month.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/amuse-bouche.jpg" alt="Amuse Bouche" width="322" height="450"></p> <p>To start, what is this "Amuse Bouche" I speak of? Amuse Bouche is French for "Mouth Amuser" and is, by design, the chef's choice of a small bite-sized sample that is given free of charge to entice, excite, and delight your customers. An Amuse Bouche is often a window into the chef&rsquo;s vision of what their food is.</p> <h3>So why is this right for your restaurant?</h3> <p>When is the last time you received something for free at a restaurant? Was it by chance right after they made a mistake? Maybe they brought out the wrong item, made you wait forever, forgot something you ordered, or maybe they cooked your food incorrectly. Each occurrence was a disappointment followed by a fix which in reality may or may not have actually fixed anything. Now what if you gave your customer&rsquo;s something for free without it being the solution to a mistake? Well that would be pretty great wouldn't it! When a customer is given something without expectation or of monetary cost to them, more often than not they're so thrilled with the gift it prompts evangelism &ndash; making this the first reason you should consider Amuse Bouche.</p> <h3>Try something new</h3> <p>In most restaurants it's not every day that the chef gets to change the menu except when you offer OR limited time offers Amuse Bouche. This is a great opportunity for your chef to showcase future dishes, try something new, expand their creativity and maybe even have some fun! It could even offer your kitchen staff the chance to expand their skills by having one of them offer an amuse bouche of their choosing. Perhaps you even use it as a team building exercise or motivation contest to increase the innovation and drive in the kitchen.</p> <h3>A way to use up small portions</h3> <p>It's not a secret that there's waste that exists in the kitchen of a restaurant. Another reason you could consider utilizing Amuse Bouche offerings in your restaurant is as a way to minimize your food waste. What if you only have a handful of protein, starch and vegetables left over from a limited time offer you've been serving? Your chef can utilize these leftovers to create amuse bouche offerings thus minimizing the food waste.</p> <p>But why use Amuse Bouche as a way to delight your customers? The White House Office of Consumer Affairs found that it costs businesses of all industries 6-7x more to attract a new customer than to retain an existing one. Despite this fact, only 7% of consumers say that their service experiences with a company exceeded their expectations. Think about that...if you could find an inexpensive way to not only retain but also delight and excite your customers to the point that they generate positive word of mouth for you, why wouldn't you offer Amuse Bouche?</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Looking for some serving pieces that may be appropriate for your next amuse bouche? <a title="Contact Us!" href="/en/contactus" target="_blank">Contact Us for a quote</a> on our amuse bouche offerings such as our <a title="Porcelain Wonton Soup Spoons" href="/en/wonton-soup-spoon-a0320" target="_blank">porcelain wonton spoons</a>, <a title="Tasting Spoons" href="/en/tasting-spoon-a0319" target="_blank">tasting spoons</a> or <a title="Stainless Steel Amuse Bouche Cutlery" href="/en/amuse-bouche" target="_blank">stainless steel amuse bouche cutlery</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:284 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/folding-chair-storage-101 Folding Chair Storage 101 <p>Being an event venue or party rental company means hundreds upon hundreds of plastic folding chairs around at any given time if they&rsquo;re not already in use. One of the main issues with folding chairs is finding the proper folding chair storage in order to ensure your facility is organized and your product is readily available to transport either to another room or into your trucks at a moment&rsquo;s notice. With the need for ample storage, one of the questions we often get asked is:</p> <h1>How do you recommend storing folding chairs?</h1> <p>There are 3 different ways to store folding chairs, which tend to be dependent on storage space and how the folding chairs will be used. Check them out below:</p> <h3>Folding Chair Cart (also known as a Folding Chair Dolly)</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/folding-chair-cart.jpg" alt="Folding Chair Cart" width="350" height="337"></p> <p><a title="Folding Chair Cart" href="/en/nes-folding-chair-cart" target="_blank">Folding chair carts</a> are available in regular wheel formats and airless wheel formats. Carts with regular wheels allow easy transport on hard surfaces such as concrete or pavement however they can present a challenge when stacked full of chairs and someone attempts to roll them across the grass. Because of the hardness of the wheel they tend to sink into the grass when rolled across it &ndash; making it a pain in the derriere if you&rsquo;re a party rental company attempting to drop off chair carts on grass. The <a title="Folding Chair Dolly with Airless Wheels" href="/en/folding-chair-dolly-with-airless-wheels" target="_blank">folding chair cart with airless wheels</a> solves this problem by easily allowing a smooth transition between hard and soft surfaces. Both carts hold up to 70 chairs and are best for companies who need to transport their chairs but don&rsquo;t have a large floor space to store them as they take up more space vertically than width and depth wise.</p> <h3>Folding Chair Racking:</h3> <p><a href="http://eventequipment.com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-7882" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/chairstack.png" alt="Folding Chair Racking" width="252" height="541"></a></p> <p align="center">Photo source: eventequipment.com</p> <p>Folding chair racking are designed for large party rental companies who need racking systems to stack up to 150 plastic folding chairs per rack unit. Companies can stack up to three racking units (one on top of the other), manoeuver them with forklifts from the warehouse to trucks and then from trucks to site via caster wheels.</p> <h3>Hanging Folding Chair Dolly:</h3> <p>The hanging folding chair dolly is used in schools and party rental companies to save on floor space. It features two rows of chairs with three chair stacks per row. They also have wheels and hold between 56 &ndash; 84 chairs.</p> <p><a href="http://hayneedle.com/"><img class="size-full wp-image-7883" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/twolevelhangingchairdolly.jpg" alt="Two Level Hanging Chair Dolly" width="600" height="600"></a></p> <p align="center">Photo source: hayneedle.com</p> <p>Since each method is a matter of personal preference we don&rsquo;t tend to state whether we feel one option is better than the other. There are party rental companies who swear by folding chair racks and those that swear by folding table carts / dollies. It also depends on the number of folding chairs you plan on having in inventory at any one given time and the type of events you service. We hope this post helped showcase the different options you have available for folding chair storage so you can preserve your investment for years to come.</p> <p>Are there any storage options for folding chairs that we have missed? Let us know in the comments!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in viewing our selection of event chairs and banquet tables, <a title="Download our Tables and Chairs Catalogue Here" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/Tables-Chairs-Catalogue" target="_blank">download our Tables &amp; Chairs Catalogue here</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:283 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-many-chiavari-chairs-fit-around-a-round-folding-table How many Chiavari Chairs fit around a round folding table? <p><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/1813508/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-7876" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/chiavari-chairs-around-table.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chairs around Table" width="550" height="367"></a></p> <p align="center">Photo source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/1813508/" target="_blank">Stylemepretty.com</a> Photography by: <a href="http://vcsphoto.com/" target="_blank">Victor Sizemore Photography</a></p> <p>If you are in the market for <a title="Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari chairs</a>, one of the questions you should be asking yourself prior to purchasing is how many Chiavari chairs fit around a round folding table? Depending on the size of the event venue you own or if you&rsquo;re a party rental company that can generally rent out to a certain guest count for a party &ndash; being able to know the size of the event you can handle helps to determine the number of Chiavari chairs required for your business.</p> <p>For reference, our resin chiavari chairs have a width of 14 7/8" / 37.78 cm. To illustrate how many Chiavari chairs can fit around a round folding table, I've put together an easy to reference table with the general round folding table sizes available and the number of Chiavari chairs that can fit around each size. The number of Chiavari chairs showcases the optimal number of chairs per table where each guest has a comfortable amount of room around the table and the maximum number of chairs per table should squeezing be required.</p> <div class="blogtable" align="center"> <table> <tbody> <tr><th class="blogtable">Table Size</th><th class="blogtable">Number of Chiavari Chairs</th></tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">2.5 foot round folding table (30 inch low plastic folding cocktail table)</td> <td class="blogtable">2 to 3</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">4 foot round folding table (48 inch round folding table)</td> <td class="blogtable">4 to 6</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">5 foot round folding table (60 inch round folding table)</td> <td class="blogtable">8 to 10</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">5 foot half round folding table (60 inch half round folding table)</td> <td class="blogtable">4 to 5</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">5.5 foot round folding table (66 inch round folding table)</td> <td class="blogtable">10</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">6 foot round folding table (72 inch round folding table)</td> <td class="blogtable">10 to 12</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>I hope this table helps you in planning out your purchase of Chiavari chairs.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for resin Chiavari chairs with shipping to the location of your choice:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:282 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-keep-folding-chairs-together-using-ganging-clips How to keep folding chairs together using ganging clips <p>Chairs in arenas, theatres, stadiums and auditoriums are a great way to optimize the amount of guests or attendees you can get into a venue. Oftentimes though, these chairs are extremely expensive and are fixed to the venue, limiting the different ways and configurations a venue can be used for (i.e. for weddings, intimate concerts, events featuring lounge furniture + dance floors + banquet layouts). But if you&rsquo;re looking for seating options instead of a fixed folding chair like auditorium seating, what solutions exist out on the market that keep folding chairs together in rows but can be easily deconstructed and stored after an event?</p> <p>I'd like to introduce you to a small and unassuming chair accessory called the <a title="Chair Ganging Clip" href="/en/plastic-folding-chair-ganging-clips" target="_blank">chair ganging clip</a>.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/plastic-folding-chair-ganging-clips.jpg" alt="Plastic Folding Chair Ganging Clips" width="350" height="263"></p> <p>These ganging clips fit onto <a title="Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">plastic folding chair</a> legs just below the seat back and at the bottom of the legs just above the chair feet to keep the folding chairs together in a row. <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Ganging-Clips-on-Folding-Chairs.jpg" alt="Ganging Clips on Folding Chairs" width="338" height="451"> <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Ganging-Clips-on-Folding-Chairs-2.jpg" alt="Ganging Clips on Folding Chairs 2" width="338" height="451"></p> <p>They make it easy for event coordinators or their staff to set up folding chair rows in any venue imaginable and then easily deconstruct the set up after the event is finished for easy storage. For event venue managers or owners, they are a cost effective way to free up as many different configurations as possible for your event venue. Your venue has the ability to cater to multitudes of different event styles because of this ingenious little product.</p> <p>I would recommend finding chair ganging clips that are of a similar colour to the folding chair legs of your event as then they blend into the chair itself and allow the event d&eacute;cor to be the main visual instead.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in finding similar information relating to the event and event venue category, <a title="Follow Us on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">follow us on Twitter</a> or <a title="Like us on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">like us on Facebook</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:281 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/top-questions-answered-regarding-8ft-spandex-table-covers Top Questions Answered Regarding 8ft Spandex Table Covers <p>This week at NES we were a little short staffed with some of our team away for weddings, holidays, and bereavement leave so this gave me a great opportunity to help out answering the phones again. It has been a while since I have regularly manned the phones and I was a little rusty on the kinds of questions that might come up. It is always a great experience listening to our potential customers and I can always find new material to write about so our customer&rsquo;s don&rsquo;t have to take time out of their busy days to call us for an answer.</p> <p>One of the first questions that came up was <strong>will our <a title="8-ft Spandex Table Covers" href="/en/8ft-rectangular-spandex-tablecloth-for-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">8ft Spandex table covers</a> fit an <a title="8ft Wood Banquet Table" href="/en/8ft-nes-wood-rectangle-folding-table" target="_blank">8ft wood banquet table</a></strong>, AND <strong>do they have webbed pockets for the legs of the table to go into</strong>?</p> <div class="mdblogleft"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7864" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/white-webbed-pocket-for-8ft-Spandex.jpg" alt="White Webbed Pocket for 8-ft Spandex" width="300" height="225"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>The easiest part of the question to answer was the about the pockets. <strong>YES we do have webbed pockets</strong> for the table legs to go into. The webbed pockets help dramatically improve the durability and useful life of the Spandex table linen so you are able to get many uses out of the covering.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>With our first shipment of stretch table cloths we received a white webbed pocket like the picture on the upper left, while our future shipments now have webbed pockets that match the colour of the Spandex table linen (similar to the black spandex shown to the right).</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7865" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/black-webbing-for-8ft-spandex.jpg" alt="Black Webbing for 8-ft Spandex" width="300" height="225"></div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <h3>Picture A</h3> <div class="mdblogleft"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7866" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/8ft-Wood-table-with-Spandex.jpg" alt="8-ft Wood Table with Spandex" width="300" height="148"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>For the next part of the question, <strong>Would our 8ft Spandex cover fit an 8ft wood table?</strong>-We decided the best way to test this was to put one of our 8ft Black Spandex Table covers onto one of our own NES 8ft Wood Folding tables. Here&rsquo;s a picture (on the left) of the result. While the 8ft Spandex table linen will fit one of our 8ft wood folding banquet tables, it is definitely tight at each end and a little loose across the middle of the table. (And you can see it showing a little bit of the white webbed foot pocket).</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <h3>Picture B</h3> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>When you compare this to how our 8ft Spandex table covers fit on one of our NES Reliable 8ft plastic folding tables, you realize they were made for an 8ft Plastic folding table. What a gorgeous sleek look and fit and a great way to separate yourself from your competitors.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7867" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/8ft-Plastic-table-with-Spandex.jpg" alt="8-ft Plastic Table with Spandex" width="300" height="138"></div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p>So now that we have shown you the results, <strong>what&rsquo;s the big reason for the difference?</strong></p> <p>The <strong>placement of the table legs</strong> is the major reason for the 8ft Spandex not fitting our 8ft Wood folding table as nicely as our 8ft plastic folding table. Our NES 8ft Wood folding table legs are positioned about 19 inches from the end of the table, while on our NES Reliable 8ft Plastic folding tables the legs are positioned about 8.5 inches from the end of the table.</p> <p>So we believe if you have an 8ft folding table where the table legs are positioned anywhere from really close to the edge to about 10 inches from the end of the table, you should be able to obtain a look similar to what we are showing in <strong>Picture B</strong>.</p> <p>If however your table&rsquo;s legs are positioned further in from the end of the table, the look of your Spandex will be similar to that of <strong>Picture A</strong>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in obtaining a custom quote for black spandex covers including shipping:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:279 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/dimensions-of-a-white-resin-folding-chair Dimensions of a White Resin Folding Chair <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Seating-Chart-Capacity-of-Event-Venue.jpg" alt="Seating Chart Capacity of Event Venue" width="384" height="384"></p> <p>With any event that requires chairs, it helps to know the dimensions of the chair so an event coordinator or potential event client understands the amount of chairs to purchase or rent from a party rental company. This post will talk about the <a title="White Resin Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">dimensions of a white resin folding chair</a>; a popular chair used for indoor or outdoor events as a more budget friendly chair than Chiavaris.</p> <p>White resin folding chairs have a chair width of 17.5" / 44.5 cm. They have a depth of 18.5" / 47.0 cm. If a potential client or event venue is looking to purchase chairs &ndash; below is a chart showcasing the number of chairs per row depending on the size of the room. This chart assumes a standard wedding ceremony setup with a 5 foot center aisle, 3.5 feet of walking room on the left and right sides of the room, 5 feet of walking room at the back of the room, 10 feet from the front row of chairs to the front of the room (for bride, groom and officiant standing room), 0" between each chair and 24" between chair rows (for walking / leg room).</p> <div class="blogtable" align="center"> <table> <tbody> <tr><th class="blogtable">Room Size</th><th class="blogtable"># of White Resin Folding Chairs</th></tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">25'x40'</td> <td class="blogtable">56 Chairs</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">25'x50'</td> <td class="blogtable">88 Chairs</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">35'x50'</td> <td class="blogtable">140 Chairs</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">50'x50'</td> <td class="blogtable">374 Chairs</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable">50'x100'</td> <td class="blogtable">552 Chairs</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>In general, a good rule of thumb would be 2 <a title="White Resin Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">white resin folding chairs</a> for approximately every 3 feet of space.</p> <p>Hopefully this post can be a reference point used by your clients or yourself when estimating the number of white resin folding chairs to be used for an event.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in seeing more content like this, make sure you follow us on <a title="Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a title="LinkedIn" href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/national-event-supply" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and <a title="Like us on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Like us on Facebook</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:280 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-assemble-a-chiavari-chair-dolly How to Assemble a Chiavari Chair Dolly <p><a title="Chiavari Chair Dollies" href="/en/nes-chiavari-chair-cart" target="_blank">Chiavari Chair dollies</a> are the easiest way to transport stacks of Chiavari chairs on and off of rental trucks and across event venue floors. While not a lot of assembly is required, there is still a few pieces to put together in order to begin using the Chiavari chair dolly. Here&rsquo;s how to assemble a Chiavari chair cart:</p> <h3>What you should receive:</h3> <ul> <li>(2x) Wheels</li> <li>(1x) Chiavari Chair Cart</li> <li>(1x) Axle</li> <li>(2x) Washers (*Note: not all carts will require both or any washers; the washers simply fill the extra space to prevent the wheels from traveling too much on the axle. The chiavari chair cart will still work effectively without them so use at your discretion.*)</li> <li>(2x) Cotter Pins</li> </ul> <h3>Tools Required (not included):</h3> <ul> <li>Pliers</li> <li>Rubber Mallet</li> </ul> <p>1. Check to make sure all parts are accounted for. The axle, cotter pins and washers should be taped to the Chiavari chair dolly (see picture below). <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Chiavari-Chair-Dolly-assembly-step-1.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dolly Assembly Step 1" width="338" height="451"></p> <p>2. Take axle off the hand truck and flip the chiavari chair cart over so the axle holes are facing up.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Chiavari-Chair-Dolly-assembly-step-2.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dolly Assembly Step 2" width="299" height="450"></p> <p>3. Remove 1 of the cotter pins using the pliers and then both washers from the axle.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Chiavari-Chair-Dolly-assembly-step-3.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dolly Assembly Step 3" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>4. Slide the end of axle without the cotter pin through one wheel (air valve facing out).</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Chiavari-Chair-Dolly-assembly-step-4a.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dolly Assembly Step 4a" width="600" height="450"> <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Chiavari-Chair-Dolly-assembly-step-4b.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dolly Assembly Step 4b" width="338" height="451"></p> <p>5. Place washer after the wheel (if required).</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Chiavari-Chair-Dolly-assembly-step-5.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dolly Assembly Step 5" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>6. Thread axle through the holes of the Chiavari chair cart near the bottom of the cart. If necessary, use a rubber mallet to hammer the axle through the holes.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Chiavari-Chair-Dolly-assembly-step-6a.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dolly Assembly Step 6a" width="600" height="450"> <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Chiavari-Chair-Dolly-assembly-step-6b.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dolly Assembly Step 6b" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>7. Place second washer on axle without wheel (if required).</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Chiavari-Chair-Dolly-assembly-step-7.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dolly Assembly Step 7" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>8. Put on second wheel (air valve facing away from washer).</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Chiavari-Chair-Dolly-assembly-step-8.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dolly Assembly Step 8" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>9. Slide cotter pin in place and use pliers to bend one arm of the cotter pin.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Chiavari-Chair-Dolly-assembly-step-9a.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dolly Assembly Step 9a" width="600" height="450"> <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Chiavari-Chair-Dolly-assembly-step-9b.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dolly Assembly Step 9b" width="338" height="451"></p> <p>10. Pull down Chiavari Chair shelf.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/Chiavari-Chair-Dolly-assembly-step-10.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dolly Assembly Step 10" width="338" height="451"></p> <p>Congratulations! You&rsquo;re ready to start transporting your Chiavari chairs.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a custom quote of the <a title="Chiavari Chair Dolly" href="/en/nes-chiavari-chair-cart" target="_blank">Chiavari Chair dolly</a> with shipping to the location of your choosing:</p> </div> <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:278 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/can-we-buy-from-your-showroom Can we buy from your Showroom? <p>We frequently get asked if people can pick up their orders to save on shipping. The answer is yes, you absolutely can come to our Mississauga Showroom/Warehouse or Delta, BC Warehouse and pick-up your order! Here are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that everything goes smoothly on your visit to the National Event Supply Showroom and warehouses.</p> <h3>1) If you want to <a title="Pick up your Order in Vancouver" href="/en/can-i-pick-up-my-order-at-your-vancouver-warehouse" target="_blank">pick up your order in Vancouver</a>, you need to give us 24 hours notice.</h3> <p>Our warehouse in Delta (a suburb of Vancouver, BC) is a third party facility owned by Locher Evers International. National Event Supply doesn't have any staff at the facility and Locher Evers needs 24 hours to pull the products so that you can pick it up. If you show up at the warehouse without placing your order with us first, you will not be able to pick up the items that you want. That being said, we try our best to make our customers happy so if there is ever a rush situation of less than 24 hours, still give us a call. We will try our very best to ensure your able to meet your deadlines.</p> <h3>2) You can come and look at our products at our Mississauga Showroom before you place your order...</h3> <p>But it can take as long as 45 minutes to an hour for our warehouse staff to pull your order depending on how busy we are. If you know what you want, it's better to give us a call and let us know ahead of time so the warehouse staff can pull your order and so that we can get a start on preparing your paperwork. If you get to the warehouse and decide to change your mind after seeing our products, let us know and we'd be happy to change your order.</p> <h3><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7837" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/09/overloaded-car-fail-transportation.jpg" alt="Overloaded Car Fail Transportation" width="300" height="221">3) Make sure that the vehicle you're bringing is large enough for the products you'd like to pick-up.</h3> <p>Occasionally we get customers who order products for pick-up without really realising how large the products really are. <a title="Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">Wood Folding tables</a> and <a title="Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a> that are five foot (60 inches) round or larger don't lay flat in the backs of van or SUVs or in the box of a pick-up truck. A box of 8 <a title="Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">plastic folding chairs</a> is over 3 feet long, is a foot and a half wide and is almost a foot thick. A box of 12 <a title="Quadrato Square Dinner Plates" href="/en/quadrato-dinner-plate-a1901" target="_blank">Quadrato Square Dinner Plates</a> is about 1 foot by 1 foot by 1 foot. If you need to make 2 or 3 trips in your vehicle to get all of the products that you have purchased, you may find it more economical to just have the order shipped to you. If you aren&rsquo;t sure your vehicle will fit your order, ask one of our customer service representatives! They are trained to calculate the dimensions of your order for shipping purposes and would be happy to send you the overall dimensions so you can make the appropriate accommodations for your order.</p> <p>So now that you know you can pick up your order and get wholesale prices, what are you waiting for? We hope to see you soon!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in hearing about products arriving at the National Event Supply Showroom, upcoming events and trade shows, or upcoming promotions why not <a title="Join our Mailing List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list" target="_blank">join our mailing list</a>!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:277 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/do-bar-height-folding-chairs-work-with-tall-cocktail-tables Do Bar-Height Folding Chairs work with Tall Cocktail Tables? <p>Tall cocktail tables are an event staple if there&rsquo;s going to be a standing cocktail reception involved. They're a great addition to allow guests to put down their appetizers and beverages to give their hands a break, shake hands with new networking contacts or express they&rsquo;re finished with their plates. Lately we've been getting asked about our bar-height folding chairs and whether they work well with tall cocktail tables. These chairs have the following dimensions from floor to seat:</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Bar-Height-Folding-Chair-Measurements.jpg" alt="Bar Height Folding Chair with Measurements" width="216" height="350"></p> <p>A <a title="24-Inch Tall Cruiser Table" href="/en/nes-24-wood-cruiser-table" target="_blank">24-inch Tall Cruiser Table</a>, <a title="30-inch Tall Wood Cruiser Table" href="/en/nes-30-wood-cruiser-table" target="_blank">30-inch Tall Cruiser Table</a> &amp; <a title="36-inch Wood Cruiser Table" href="/en/nes-36-wood-cruiser-table" target="_blank">36-inch Tall Cruiser Table</a> all have the below dimensions from floor to tabletop:</p> <div class="mdblogleft"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7826" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/24inchtopwithtallpole-measurements.jpg" alt="24-Inch Top with Tall Pole Measurements" width="300" height="297"></div> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7827" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/30inchcruisertopwithtallpole-measurements.jpg" alt="30-Inch Top with Tall Pole Measurements" width="300" height="292"></div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/36inchcruisertopwithtallpole-measurements.jpg" alt="36-inch Top with Tall Pole Measurements" width="300" height="315"></p> <p>A <a title="Folding Pedestal Table" href="/en/nes-folding-pedestal-table" target="_blank">Folding Pedestal Table</a> has the below dimensions from floor to tabletop:</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Folding-Pedestal-Table-Measurements.jpg" alt="Folding Pedestal Table Measurements" width="263" height="272"></p> <p>A <a title="Tall Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">tall folding cocktail table</a> has the below dimensions from floor to tabletop:</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Tall-Folding-Cocktail-Table-Measurements.jpg" alt="Tall Folding Cocktail Table" width="288" height="350"></p> <p>Because the clearance space between the Folding Bar Chair's seat and the tabletop is between 13 3/8" &ndash; 14 5/8" depending on which cocktail table used, all of the tall cocktail tables mentioned are perfectly compatible with the folding bar stools.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote for our 24" Tall Cruiser Table, 30" Tall Cruiser Table, 36" Tall Cruiser Table or Tall Folding Cocktail Table:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:276 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/can-melamine-platters-be-used-in-refrigerated-display-cases Can Melamine Platters be Used in Refrigerated Display Cases? <div class="mdblogleft"> <p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6087" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/M0962-Melamine-Plate-B-300x225.jpg" alt="Melamine Platters" width="300" height="225"></p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a title="Melamine Platters" href="/en/melamine-platters-and-bowls" target="_blank">Melamine platters</a> are a saving grace for caterers, restaurants and other foodservice organizations because they have the same aesthetic look as porcelain platters while generally being lighter to handle and less prone to breakage.</p> <p>We recently had a customer who operates high-end grocery retailers in Toronto and also a complimentary catering arm ask us the question: Can Melamine Platters be used in Refrigerated Display Cases? What a great question!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p><a href="http://vollrath.com/Refrigerated-Curved-Drop-In-Display-Cases-2150.htm"><img class="size-full wp-image-7822" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Vollrath-Refrigerated-Drop-In-Display-Case.jpg" alt="Vollrath Refrigerated Drop-In Display Case" width="450" height="362"></a></p> <p align="center">Photo Caption: <a href="http://vollrath.com/Refrigerated-Curved-Drop-In-Display-Cases-2150.htm" target="_blank">Vollrath</a> Refrigerated Curved Drop-In Display Case</p> <p>Temperature controlled food counters are in any deli, bakery or grocery store and used to safely display food at their optimal temperature while allowing potential customers to view. Oftentimes, food is displayed on porcelain platters, or porcelain bowls. Melamine platters or bowls would work equally well as melamine works well in a temperature range of 2&deg;C &ndash; 93&deg;C (35.6&deg;F - 200&deg;F). Anywhere below zero degrees melamine platters and bowls will get quite brittle and breakage will more easily occur.</p> <p>If you have a refrigerated display case in that temperature range, melamine platters and bowls will work quite nicely with your food offerings.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about our melamine serverware including <a title="Melamine Platters" href="/en/melamine-platters-and-bowls" target="_blank">melamine platters</a> and <a title="Melamine Serving Bowls" href="/en/melamine-bowls" target="_blank">melamine serving bowls</a>, <a title="Contact us for a Quote" href="/en/contactus" target="_blank">contact us for a quote</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:275 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/quick-faq-how-tall-is-a-cocktail-table-for-standing-receptions Quick FAQ: How Tall is a Cocktail Table for Standing Receptions? <p><a href="http://www.casasugar.com/Wedding-Cocktail-Reception-Decor-34412309#opening-slide" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-7812" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Standing-Cocktail-Reception-With-Cruiser-Tables.jpg" alt="Standing Cocktail Reception With Cruiser Tables" width="174" height="300"></a></p> <p align="center">Photo Source: <a href="http://www.casasugar.com/Wedding-Cocktail-Reception-Decor-34412309#opening-slide" target="_blank">CasaSugar</a></p> <p>National Event Supply currently sells three <a title="Cocktail Tables" href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">different styles of cocktail tables</a> and while there is not a single standard height there is a range to look for. We would recommend looking for a cocktail/cruiser table that is in the 41" to 44" tall range; National Event Supply Cocktail Tables are 42" and 43" tall. We recommend this because the height range is comfortable for the vast majority of people to use in a cocktail party or standing reception setting. It is not too tall for shorter people, and not too short for taller people. Additionally this height is easy to match with a linen, either a <a title="Spandex Cocktail Tablecloth" href="/en/spandex-cocktail-tablecloth" target="_blank">spandex cocktail tablecloth</a> or <a title="120 inch Round Polyester Tablecloth" href="/en/120in-round-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">120 inch round polyester tablecloth</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Like what you see? Make sure to <a title="Follow National Event Supply on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">follow @NatlEventSupply</a> on Twitter or <a title="Like us on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Like us on Facebook</a> to get more relevant tips for events, party rental and foodservice.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:274 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/menu-trends-showcasing-the-hottest-appetizer-flavours Menu Trends: Showcasing the Hottest Appetizer Flavours <div class="mdblogright"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-7795" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/restaurant-menu-trends-300x222.jpg" alt="Restaurant Menu Trends" width="300" height="222"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Technomic released new research on the hottest appetizer menu trend flavours hitting the Canadian market. Canadian Restaurant &amp; Foodservice News featured this research in its July/August 2014 issue. You should definitely check this issue out as Lizzy Freier, Menu Analysis Editor explains the food flavour trends in more detail along with showcasing restaurants across Canada already utilizing the flavours. Most prominently, the article focused on the 10 hottest appetizer flavours that are being capitalized on in menus across the country. Below we&rsquo;ve rounded up 5 of the 10 appetizer flavours that are on trend and provided suggestions on how this flavour can be incorporated into your menu.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear">&nbsp;</div> <h3>Appetizer Menu Trend #1: Sage</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/sage-menu-trend.jpg" alt="Sage Menu Trend" width="600" height="420"></p> <p>Sage is a fantastic herb best known for balancing meat dishes. It was the fastest growing flavour based on Technomic&rsquo;s research. Consider using this herb in a starter <a title="Red Potato Salad with Caramelized Onions" href="http://www.canadianliving.com/food/red_potato_salad_with_caramelized_onions_and_sage.php" target="_blank">red potato salad with caramelized onions</a>.</p> <h3>Appetizer Menu Trend #2: Peanut</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/peanuts-menu-trend.jpg" alt="Peanuts Menu Trend" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>Peanut is frequently used in Asian cuisine in particular. You could consider jumping on the lettuce wrap bandwagon and pairing your delicacy with a peanut sauce as an appetizer. You could also feature a <a title="Sweet Potato Fritter with Peanut Dipping Sauce" href="http://nationalpeanutboard.org/recipe/small-bites/sweet-potato-fritters-with-peanut-dipping-sauce/" target="_blank">sweet potato fritter with peanut dipping sauce</a> as a limited time offer to capitalize on this trend.</p> <h3>Appetizer Menu Trend #3: Maple</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/maple-menu-trend.jpg" alt="Maple Menu Trend" width="259" height="194"></p> <p>Maple flavour is not a surprising addition to the hottest trends. Maple Syrup in particular has become a hip trend with the entrance of boutique syrup retailers. Maple pairs well with spicy sauces or with salted items to make a juxtaposition of sweet/salty flavour. You could offer a twist on the traditional Caesar salad with maple salted bacon bits to liven up the plate. You might also consider featuring a <a title="Maple Corn and Butternut Squash Soup" href="http://www.purecanadamaple.com/maple-syrup-recipe/maple-corn-and-butternut-squash-soup-recipe" target="_blank">Maple Corn &amp; Butternut Squash soup</a> starting September 1st.</p> <h3>Appetizer Menu Trend #4: Pistachio</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/pistachios-menu-trend.jpg" alt="Pistachios Menu Trend" width="275" height="183"></p> <p>Pistachio is most traditionally used for baklava and pistachio ice cream. They generally are known for their rich and nutty taste that works well alone or combined with other flavours. To take advantage of this menu trend, what about pairing salmon puffs with a pistachio basil butter? Alternatively you could offer <a title="Pistachio Goat Cheese Bites" href="http://www.food.com/recipe/pistachio-goat-cheese-bites-161852" target="_blank">pistachio-goat cheese bites</a> as a starter option.</p> <h3>Appetizer Menu Trend #5: Lime</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/lime-menu-trend.jpg" alt="Lime Menu trend" width="275" height="183"></p> <p>Lime is a citrus flavour most traditionally associated with Mexican foods and pie. If your restaurant theme supports it you could create an appetizer of cilantro lime chicken tacos with a slaw on top. Tacos are a big hit these days. You could go a totally different route and offer a salad with <a title="Ginger Lime Salad Dressing" href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Tangy-Ginger-Lime-Salad-Dressing/Detail.aspx?evt19=1" target="_blank">ginger-lime dressing</a>.</p> <p>Hopefully these 5 appetizer flavour trends will pique your interest and you can use the flavours to your advantage.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving information on any new porcelain restaurant products we add, <a title="Join our Mailing List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list" target="_blank">join our mailing list</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:273 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-assemble-a-folding-pedestal-table How to Assemble a Folding Pedestal Table <p>While I&rsquo;d like to say our NES Folding Pedestal Table is really easy to assemble and disassemble &ndash; if you&rsquo;ve never done it before it can take a few scratches of your head before you figure it out. I thought because it took me a couple fumbling embarrassing seconds to figure it out I would write a how to post to talk through how to assemble a folding pedestal table.</p> <h3>What an unassembled Folding Pedestal Table will look like in box</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Folding-Pedestal-Table-Unassembled.jpg" alt="Folding Pedestal Table" width="600" height="500"></p> <h3>Step 1:</h3> <p>Remove table top from on top of base and identify which two tabletop clips have sides and which two clips has one side missing</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Folding-Pedestal-Tabletop-Underneath.jpg" alt="Folding Pedestal Tabletop Underneath" width="467" height="396"></p> <h3>Step 2:</h3> <p>Identify which two pedestal legs do not move and remain stationary.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Moving-Folding-Pedestal-Table-Legs.gif" alt="Moving Folding Pedestal Table Legs" width="329" height="448"></p> <h3>Step 3:</h3> <p>Line the two clips with sides on top of the two pedestal legs that do not move.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Folding-Pedestal-Table-Step4.jpg" alt="Folding Pedestal Table-Step3" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 4:</h3> <p>Press down on each side of the tabletop on top of each leg until each leg snaps into the clip.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Folding-Pedestal-Table-Clipped-In.gif" alt="Folding Pedestal Table Clipped In" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 5:</h3> <p>Taking one of the legs that moves, slide the leg towards the clip with no sides and press the leg firmly into the clip.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Clipping-1-of-2-Folding-Pedestal-Table-Leg.gif" alt="Clipping 1 of 2 Folding Pedestal Table Leg" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 6:</h3> <p>Take the last leg and slide the leg toward the clip with no sides, pressing the leg firmly into the clip.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Clipping-2-of-2-Folding-Pedestal-Table-Leg.gif" alt="Clipping 2 of 2 Folding Pedestal Table Leg" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Voila. Your Folding Pedestal Table is now assembled!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in obtaining a quote on our <a title="Folding Pedestal Table" href="/en/nes-folding-pedestal-table" target="_blank">NES Folding Pedestal Tables</a> including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:272 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-does-an-adjustable-height-folding-table-cost How much does an Adjustable Height Folding Table Cost? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6771" title="Adjustable Height Folding Table" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/6-ft-adj-open-blog.jpg" alt="Adjustable Height Folding Table" width="300" height="150"><a title="Adjustable Height Folding Table" href="/en/6-ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table-adjustable" target="_blank">Adjustable Height Folding Tables</a> are a great addition to any event &ndash; to create bars, standing registration desks or more. Having the height capacity anywhere from 30" (standard table height) all the way to 43" makes them a valuable table to have in inventory as they can do two jobs for the price of one. One of the questions we get asked often is "How much does an adjustable height folding table cost?"</p> <p>This blog post will help to answer that question.</p> <h3>Price of Adjustable Height Folding Table</h3> <p>The price of an adjustable height folding table varies based on length of table (industry standard is 4ft or 6ft lengths), material of the table, brand of the table and table leg specifications. For the purpose of this post we will be looking at a 6ft x 30" adjustable height table in plastic. In Canada, 6ft x 30" adjustable height folding tables range from $74.00 &ndash; $129.00 excluding taxes and shipping. This range is based on whether it&rsquo;s a wholesale or retail price of table being purchased.</p> <h3>Shipping costs of Adjustable Height Tables</h3> <p>With the busyness that comes with the event industry, there are times when you either don't have the time or physically can't pick up the tables from a warehouse or store &ndash; foregoing the free shipping option. If a store pick up isn&rsquo;t an option, shipping costs would range based on the number of tables you are ordering. Because tables are most often shipped on skids instead of in individual packages (to prevent damages mid-transit) shipping costs are charged on the weight of the total shipment. For example, 10 adjustable height folding tables shipping from our warehouse in Mississauga, ON to Moncton, NB you&rsquo;d be looking at $10.06 or less per table in shipping charges.</p> <p>Hopefully this blog post gives you a range required to start planning what budget you can allocate to adjustable height folding tables.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We supply <a title="Adjustable Height Folding Table" href="/en/6-ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table-adjustable" target="_blank">adjustable height folding tables</a> and a wide range of other <a title="Banquet Tables" href="/en/tables" target="_blank">banquet tables</a> to buy either online or through calling customer service. If you're interested in obtaining a quote including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:271 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-adding-coffee-programs-benefits-the-fullservice-restaurant-industry How Adding Coffee Programs Benefits the Fullservice Restaurant Industry <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7770" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/coffee-love.jpg" alt="Coffee Love" width="300" height="225">Back in September/October of 2013, The <a title="Canadian Coffee Market" href="https://www.npd.com/latest-reports/canada-coffee/" target="_blank">NPD Group released a report on the coffee market</a>. Included in that report was a graph showcasing the amount of coffee consumed in Japan, Australia, UK, US, China, Germany, Italy, France, Spain and Canada. Out of all countries, Canada ranked second indicating the high amount of coffee Canadians drink.</p> <p><em><strong>"73% of Canadians drink coffee, consuming an average of 12.4 cups per week or nearly two cups per day." - The NPD Group&rsquo;s What&rsquo;s Brewing in the Coffee Market: A Consumer Perspective</strong></em></p> <p>Quick Service Restaurants in Canada have already jumped on this market opportunity, revamping their coffee menu offerings or offering coffee for the first time, offering loyalty card rewards and <a title="Tim Horton's Double Double Visa Card" href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/cibc-teams-with-tim-hortons-for-double-double-visa-card/article19435360/" target="_blank">even partnering with major financial institutions to offer an innovative way to purchase their coffees while earning rewards</a>. But while the Quick Service industry seems to be making a lot of press on its new and innovative coffee programs, it seems as if the Full Service restaurant industry is lagging behind.</p> <p>Barbara Smyth of The NPD Group wrote an <a title="What's Brewing in the Coffee Market" href="http://restaurantcentral.ca/coffeeprogramisgoodforbusiness.aspx" target="_blank">article on the What&rsquo;s Brewing in the Coffee Market report</a> for the Canadian Restaurant &amp; Foodservice News Magazine and suggested that expanding a full service restaurant&rsquo;s menu should bode well for business. In fact, Technomic, another foodservice analyst firm wrote <a title="Coffee Cafes" href="https://blogs.technomic.com/coffee-cafes-perk-up-in-canada/" target="_blank">a blog post about Coffee Caf&eacute;'s</a> stating these particular chains have experienced a 5.6% increase in sales. If you think about it, if Canada ranks second for the amount of coffee consumed, it&rsquo;s a no brainer to include a coffee program as part of an expanded menu.</p> <h3>What are some options that fullservice restaurant operators can use to include a coffee program and leverage the market opportunity?</h3> <p>I found an article from 2011 (I know a little dated but the article holds true today) from the Coffee Buyer Report on <a title="Flavour Programs in Coffee are an Opportunity Waiting to Happen" href="http://coffeebuyerreport.com/2011/07/innovative-flavor-programs-in-coffee-an-opportunity-waiting-to-happen/" target="_blank">how innovative flavour programs in coffee are an opportunity waiting to happen</a>. The report goes on to mention that "an elevated perception of flavoured coffee as a 'specialty beverage experience' is driving sales increases in other flavours" besides the traditional Vanilla and Hazelnut flavour variations.</p> <p>A Full Service Restaurant Operator could use this to their advantage &ndash; finding and developing a flavored coffee program to create an innovative beverage experience based on this country's most treasured beverage. Operators could also challenge their front-of-house and back-of-house staff with a friendly inter-restaurant competition to devise new coffee beverages to offer on the menu &ndash; for either credit on the menu (for the fame hungry) or a monetary fee such as a gift card or a day off. Alternatively, perhaps you offer a coffee tasting similar to a beer flight as a dessert or beverage option as a romanticized experience rather than just a beverage.</p> <p>Whatever you choose to do, it makes sense to try to capitalize on the sheer size of coffee drinkers in this country. It could be good for your business too.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in other foodservice industry news, make sure to <a title="Follow us on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">follow us on Twitter</a> or <a title="Like our Page on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Like our page on Facebook</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:270 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-assemble-a-cruiser-table How to Assemble a Cruiser Table <p>You will notice before purchasing our NES Wood Cruiser Tables that this product does require some assembly. What does some assembly mean in this case? To find out, this blog post will walk you through the assembly of an NES Wood Cruiser Table (Hint: There is very little assembly required!). These steps can be replicated on any size pole height and any size table top we own.</p> <h3>What you should receive:</h3> <ul> <li>(1x) Wood Table Top (24", 30" or 36")</li> <li>(1x) Pole (30" tall or 42" tall)</li> <li>(1x) Table Base (includes 4 screw in adjustable cruiser table feet)</li> <li>(1x) Connector</li> <li>(6x) Screws</li> </ul> <h3>Tools Required (not included):</h3> <ul> <li>Phillips Screwdriver</li> <li>Tape measure</li> <li>Pencil</li> </ul> <h3>Step 1:</h3> <p>First, using your measuring tape, measure across the bottom of the table tabletop (the bottom is not clear coated). With the pencil make a mark in the center of the table.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Measuring-for-Centre-Wide.jpg" alt="Measuring for Centre-Wide Shot" width="600" height="450"> <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Measuring-for-Centre-Zoom.jpg" alt="Measuring for Centre-Zoomed" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 2:</h3> <p>Turn the tape measure 90 degrees and mark the half-way point again. These points are not likely to line up perfectly but this will give you the approximate center of your table.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Measuring-for-Centre-2-Wide.jpg" alt="Measuring for Centre 2-Wide Shot" width="600" height="450"> <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Measuring-for-Centre-2-Zoom.jpg" alt="Measuring for Centre 2-Zoom" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 3:</h3> <p>Take your connector and place it so the center of the connector is over the two center marks that you made in step 1 and step 2.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Placing-Connector.jpg" alt="Placing Connector" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 4:</h3> <p>Screw the connector onto the bottom of the table, hold the connector firmly in place to prevent any movement. We also recommend that you start all of the screws before tightening them down.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Starting-Screws.jpg" alt="Starting Screws" width="600" height="450"> <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Tightening-Screws.jpg" alt="Tightening Screws" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 5:</h3> <p>Place the pole on the table base, note that the side with two slots cut into the pole should be pointing up.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Putting-Pole-in-Base.jpg" alt="Putting Pole in Base" width="600" height="450"> <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Pole-in-Base.jpg" alt="Pole in Base" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 6:</h3> <p>Place the table top and connector onto the pole; rotate the top until the connector slides into the slots on the pole.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Rotate-on-Pole.jpg" alt="Rotate on Pole" width="600" height="399"></p> <h3>Step 7:</h3> <p>Use and enjoy your fully assembled cocktail table! You will also note that it can be easily broken down into three pieces for easy transportation (Pole, Base, Top with connector attached).</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Assembled-Table.jpg" alt="Assembled Table" width="600" height="399"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re in the market for cruiser tables, and would like to pricing including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:269 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/quick-tip-for-rental-companies-caterers-to-protect-their-porcelain-plates Quick Tip for Rental Companies & Caterers to Protect Their Porcelain Plates <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7749" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/idea-lightbulb.png" alt="Quick Ideas" width="150" height="150">Most obviously the biggest problem that exists for rental companies &amp; catering companies when stocking inventory of <a title="Porcelain Plates" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">porcelain plates</a> is the issue of transporting them safely to your customers. While storage systems do exist to contain plates in easy to transport boxes such as plastic milk crates how do you ensure you&rsquo;re minimizing the amount of scratching that can happen when the firing ring of the plate is continually rubbing against the porcelain plate below it?</p> <p>I found this tip from <a title="Lifehacker.com" href="http://lifehacker.com/use-coffee-filters-to-protect-dishes-1618016973" target="_blank">Lifehacker.com</a> &ndash; an awesome website for tips and articles on just about everything. While originally this article was written for consumers who were moving, this tip applies to companies who have to move porcelain dishes as well!</p> <h1>How Rental Companies Can Protect Porcelain Plates with Coffee Filters</h1> <h3>Step 1:</h3> <p>Buy Commercial Sized Coffee Filters from your neighbourhood drug store, big box store or grocery store.</p> <p><a href="http://www.everythingkitchens.com/bunn-coffee-filters-system-3-for-single-dual-extra-wide-20120-0000.html" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-7750" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/commercial-coffee-filters.jpg" alt="Commercial Coffee Filters" width="279" height="279"></a></p> <p align="center">EverythingKitchens.com</p> <h3>Step 2:</h3> <p>When placing porcelain plates into plastic milk crates or boxes for transport, alternate placing a porcelain plate then the coffee filter until you&rsquo;ve reached the top of the box.</p> <p><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/new-uses-for-old-things/plate-protector-00000000043182/index.html" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-7754" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/plates-seperated-by-filters.jpg" alt="Plates Separated by Filters" width="300" height="357"></a></p> <p align="center">Photo credit: <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/new-uses-for-old-things/plate-protector-00000000043182/index.html" target="_blank">RealSimple.com</a></p> <p>And there you have it! An inexpensive way to ensure your precious (and breakable) inventory scratch-free. If you&rsquo;re worried about customers returning dishes without coffee filters, add it as a mandatory requirement in order to accept the return and charge a maintenance fee if this doesn&rsquo;t happen.</p> <p>Do you have any hacks or tips that you use to help your business? Let us know in the comments!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in subscribing to our new products and specials, <a title="Join our Mailing List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list" target="_blank">join our mailing list</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:268 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-worst-article-ive-ever-read-about-women-and-the-foodservice-industry The worst article I’ve ever read about women and the foodservice industry <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7746" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/women-in-foodservice.jpg" alt="Women in Foodservice" width="324" height="384">Last week I opened the August issue of Canadian Restaurant &amp; Foodservice News and was quite frankly appalled by one of the articles I saw. The article was titled &ldquo;Women of Influence&rdquo; with the subtitle &ldquo;Women leaders are good for business&rdquo;&hellip;Women. Leaders. Are. Good. For. Business.</p> <p>Is this not 2014? Women leaders are good for business just as much as men leaders are good for business. Both genders have been scientifically proven to have <a title="Gender Differences in Approaches to Issues" href="http://www.canadianbusiness.com/companies-and-industries/different-can-mean-better/" target="_blank">different ways of looking at issues and opportunities that can heavily benefit an organization</a> that embraces a gender-balanced leadership team. This is actually not an attack on the magazine or the article author. I am a huge fan of this magazine and frankly I applaud them for writing a piece about the lack of women in the foodservice industry who have career aspirations to the senior leadership. I&rsquo;m just so astounded and taken aback by the fact that in this day and age, when Amazon is testing drone delivery of packages that women are still dealing with biases (whether unconscious or otherwise) and a lack of leadership positions across the country.</p> <p>Perhaps it was because I was raised in a household that focused more on who I was, what I thought and how I acted than my gender. I was raised to believe I could do anything that my younger brother could do. Did I want to do everything my younger brother could do? Hell no, but having the option there without it being taken away from me gave me the freedom to choose whatever I wanted to pursue in life. I&rsquo;m just so disappointed that this article needs to exist to coach women to take responsibility for their own careers. Where is your passion, ladies of the foodservice industry? This is an industry that takes no prisoners. You invest blood, sweat and tears into this industry. You owe it to yourselves to step up to the plate and make an investment in yourself.</p> <p>The article in Canadian Restaurant &amp; Foodservice News does a fantastic job at profiling women of influence in the corporate foodservice world. But that&rsquo;s not the only way for women to succeed. Just look at what happens when women make the investment in themselves. <a title="Lynn Crawford" href="http://rubywatchco.ca/our-team/chef-lynn-crawford/" target="_blank">Lynn Crawford</a>, owner of Ruby Watchco, trained at George Brown College in Toronto, worked her way up the ranks to become the executive chef at the Four Seasons in Toronto and New York before competing on the Food network&rsquo;s Iron Chef America and subsequently debuting her own Food Network Canada show. <a title="Rose Reisman" href="http://www.artoflivingwell.ca/about-rose" target="_blank">Rose Reisman</a> is an intelligent and innovative entrepreneur who began her career by self-publishing a cookbook in 1988. Since then she has extended her brand into a multitude of businesses including a <a title="Catering Company" href="http://www.rosereismancatering.com/" target="_blank">catering company</a>, <a title="Daily Food Delivery Service" href="https://www.personalgourmet.ca/" target="_blank">a daily food delivery service</a> as well as a <a title="Personal Website for Rose Reisman" href="http://www.artoflivingwell.ca/" target="_blank">personal website</a> devoted to preventing diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and other diseases controlled by lifestyle and nutrition. Note that their paths were not through the corporate foodservice world but through employing passion, innovation and entrepreneurship to succeed as women of influence. These are just a small number of women who have pursued a path to career success. Looking to them as an example should hopefully show women of the foodservice industry that are struggling with unconscious or conscious gender biases that there&rsquo;s more than one avenue to career fulfillment and success.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Take a read through the article and let me know your thoughts. I&rsquo;m interested in hearing your views on women in the foodservice industry. Do you agree with the article? Tweet us at <a title="Tweet Us" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">@NatlEventSupply</a> or comment on our <a title="Comment on our Facebook Page" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:267 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-use-a-cocktail-plate How to use a Cocktail Plate <p>One of the biggest struggles when attending a cocktail reception is the awkwardness of juggling a wine glass and plate of appetizers. It pretty much means foregoing either the wine or the appetizers or the entire attendee pool clusters around the food stations and cruiser tables so they have places to set their plates or glasses. What if you could offer your customers a solution to this problem?</p> <h1><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7732" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/cocktil-plate.jpg" alt="Cocktail Plate" width="350" height="234">Enter the <a title="Cocktail Plate" href="/en/7-14-quadrato-square-cocktail-plate-a1920" target="_blank">Cocktail Plate</a>.</h1> <p>This nifty plate allows for guests to hold their <a title="Crystal Wine Glass" href="/en/serenity-crystal-19oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">crystal wine glass</a> and appetizer plate in one hand enabling them to freely use the other hand to shake hands of newly acquainted guests or use gestures to properly illustrate their story.</p> <p>One of the questions we get asked most is <em><strong>"How do you use a cocktail plate?"</strong></em></p> <p>The answer lies ahead.</p> <p>Imagine you&rsquo;ve just arrived at a party and after some preliminary circling have headed for the bar to imbibe in a fabulous Chardonnay.</p> <h3>Step 1: Pick up fabulous Chardonnay</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Stemmed-Wine-Glass-for-Cocktail-Plate.jpg" alt="Stemmed Wine Glass" width="338" height="450"></p> <p>In order to make sure you behave professionally and alcohol doesn&rsquo;t cloud your judgement, you&rsquo;re going to want to have something to eat. So you head to the food stations to pick up some food.</p> <h3>Step 2: Pick up appetizers</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Cocktail-Plate-With-Appetizers.jpg" alt="Cocktail Plate with Appetizers" width="338" height="451"></p> <p>By now you have two hands full and none available to network with. Here&rsquo;s where the cocktail plate really shines.</p> <h3>Step 3: Place stem of wine glass in &lsquo;c&rsquo; indent of cocktail plate and let wine glass rest on plate</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Reduced-Using-a-Cocktail-Plate.gif" alt="Using a Cocktail Plate" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Voila! One hand free to shake hands with everyone in the room!</p> <p>A note of caution: This cocktail plate really shines when you&rsquo;re mixing and mingling standing up &ndash; just be careful that you remove your wine glass BEFORE placing your plate down on a table. If you forget this, you&rsquo;ll have a glass of wine all over yourself, the table or both.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Cocktail-Plate-Wine-Glass-Falling-Over.jpg" alt="Cocktail Plate Wine Glass Falling Over" width="338" height="451"></p> <p>Your customers will love being able to rent a plate like this that helps solve a common networking problem.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a custom quote for these cocktail plates including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:266 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-touch-up-a-resin-chiavari-chair How to Touch Up a Resin Chiavari Chair <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6149" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/GoldChiavariChair45-200x300.jpg" alt="Gold Chiavari Chair" width="200" height="300">While our <a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chairs</a> are more durable than wood Chiavari chairs, they will still scratch with use over your years of ownership. With some trial and error we have developed a technique that yields great results when touching up your NES Reliable Resin Chiavari Chairs. Here are some easy to follow, step by step instructions that you can follow when doing your touch ups to help keep your chairs in the best condition possible.</p> <h3>Tools and Supplies:</h3> <ul> <li>Small Area Sanding Sponge, 120 Grit</li> <li>Tack Cloth</li> <li>Spray Paint</li> <li>Cardboard or Drop Cloth</li> </ul> <p>*please follow all instructions on spray paint and only paint in an open well-ventilated area*</p> <h3>Step 1:</h3> <p>Set up your cardboard or drop cloth in a well-ventilated area. Remember you are using spray paint so consider the direction that you are spraying. For example, if you are planning to do this outside, keep in mind the direction of the wind.</p> <h3>Step 2:</h3> <p>Use the small area sanding sponge to lightly sand the scratches. You are not looking to get rid of all the paint, you are just looking to knock down any sharp edges or ridges that may have been created from the scratch.</p> <h3>Step 3:</h3> <p>Wipe the area you are going to paint with a tack cloth to remove any dust that may have been left from sanding. This will give you a cleaner work surface to apply the paint to, helping to reduce the chance of having an uneven paint coat.</p> <h3>Step 4:</h3> <p>Be sure to shake your spray paint well before using. If the spray paint has been used before, be sure to clean the spray nozzle prior to painting to prevent uneven spray. Follow the application instructions on the spray paint can, generally this means just a few light coats 1-2 minutes apart. Let dry for 24 hours and reapply if required.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are interested in finding out what spray paint will work best for the NES Reliable Resin Chiavari Chairs that you purchased from National Event Supply <a title="Please Contact Us" href="/en/contactus" target="_blank">please contact us</a> for details.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:265 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/6-of-the-best-blogs-to-follow-on-the-restaurant-industry 6 of the best blogs to follow on the Restaurant Industry <p>Blogging is an awesome way to learn new information about your industry. It generally provides short, relevant and (sometimes) entertaining articles that can be easily consumed when you have the time. We&rsquo;ve learned so much from other blogs in terms of the statistics and other research about the foodservice industry simply by following blogs of interest.</p> <p>Because we&rsquo;ve learned so much, we wanted to pass on the favour by compiling some of the best blogs to follow on the restaurant industry.</p> <p>So without further ado here's our list of our favourite food and foodservice bloggers! (Note these aren&rsquo;t in any particular order)</p> <h3><a title="Technomic's Blog" href="http://blogs.technomic.com/" target="_blank">Technomic&rsquo;s Blog:</a></h3> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7706" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/technomicblog.jpg" alt="Technomic Blog" width="300" height="369"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>Some awesome recent posts:</h4> <ul> <li><a title="Shaping Consumers' Wine Decisions" href="https://blogs.technomic.com/shaping-consumers-wine-decisions/" target="_blank">Shaping Consumers' Wine Decisions</a></li> <li><a title="Craft Beer's Hispanic Appeal" href="https://blogs.technomic.com/craft-beers-hispanic-appeal/" target="_blank">Craft Beer's Hispanic Appeal</a></li> <li><a title="Balancing Act: Menu Focus vs. Variety at Lunch" href="https://blogs.technomic.com/balancing-act-menu-focus-vs-variety-at-lunch/" target="_blank">Balancing Act: Menu Focus vs. Variety at Lunch</a></li> <li><a title="Millennials: A Grab-n-Go Generation [Infographic]" href="https://blogs.technomic.com/millennials-a-grab-n-go-generation-infographic/" target="_blank">Millennials: A Grab-n-Go Generation [Infographic]</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <h3><a title="CHD Experts-A Blog Powered by Foodservice Data:" href="http://blog.chd-expert.com/blog" target="_blank">CHD Experts &ndash; A Blog Powered by Foodservice Data:</a></h3> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7709" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/CHDExpertsBlog.jpg" alt="CHD Experts Blog" width="300" height="377"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>Some awesome recent posts:</h4> <ul> <li><a title="CHD Expert's Top Five Food Service Trade Shows for the Second Half of 2014" href="http://blog.chd-expert.com/blog/chd-expert&rsquo;s-top-five-food-service-trade-shows-for-the-second-half-of-2014" target="_blank">CHD Expert&rsquo;s Top Five Food Service Trade Shows for the Second Half of 2014</a></li> <li><a title="Use Data to Gain a Competitive Edge with Your Marketing" href="http://blog.chd-expert.com/blog/use-data-to-gain-a-competitive-edge-in-your-marketing" target="_blank">Use Data to Gain a Competitive Edge with Your Marketing</a></li> <li><a title="Infographic: 38% of Foodservice Directors are Adding Gluten-Free Menu Options" href="http://blog.chd-expert.com/blog/infographic-38-of-foodservice-directors-are-adding-gluten-free-menu-options" target="_blank">Infographic: 38% of Foodservice Directors are Adding Gluten-Free Menu Options</a></li> <li><a title="Taking a Bite Out of Hamburgers: America&rsquo;s 4th Most Popular Menu Type" href="http://blog.chd-expert.com/blog/taking-a-bite-out-of-hamburgers-americas-4th-most-popular-menu-type" target="_blank">Taking a Bite Out of Hamburgers: America&rsquo;s 4th Most Popular Menu Type</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <h3><a title="Foodservice.com's Blog" href="http://www.foodservice.com/blogs/" target="_blank">Foodservice.com's Blog:</a></h3> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7710" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/FoodserviceComBlog.jpg" alt="Foodservice.com Blog" width="300" height="372"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>Some awesome recent posts:</h4> <ul> <li><a title="Five Signs You Should Promote a Manager" href="http://www.foodservice.com/blogs/restaurant-management/five-signs-you-should-promote-a-manager" target="_blank">Five Signs You Should Promote a Manager</a></li> <li><a title="What ever happened to Miami Subs? (Why restaurants fail.)" href="http://www.foodservice.com/blogs/restaurant-management/what-ever-happened-to-miami-subs-why-restaurants-fail" target="_blank">What ever happened to Miami Subs? (Why restaurants fail.)</a></li> <li><a title="The UBER of Food" href="http://www.foodservice.com/blogs/restaurant-management/the-uber-of-food" target="_blank">The UBER of Food</a></li> <li><a title="How Corn Affects Food Prices" href="http://www.foodservice.com/blogs/food-cost/how-corn-affects-food-prices" target="_blank">How Corn Affects Food Prices</a></li> <li><a title="Does Your Restaurant Lease Contain a Demolition Clause &ndash; Why You Should Be Scared" href="http://www.foodservice.com/blogs/legal/does-your-restaurant-lease-contain-a-demolition-clause-why-you-should-be-scared" target="_blank">Does Your Restaurant Lease Contain a Demolition Clause &ndash; Why You Should Be Scared</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <h3><a title="Order Up, The Official Blog of Restaurants Canada" href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/blog.aspx" target="_blank">Order Up, The Official Blog of Restaurants Canada:</a></h3> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7711" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/RestaurantCentralBlog.jpg" alt="Restaurant Central Blog" width="300" height="387"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>Some awesome recent posts:</h4> <ul> <li><a title="Fine Dining Reaches New Heights" href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/Finediningreachesnewheights.aspx" target="_blank">Fine Dining Reaches New Heights</a></li> <li><a title="Restaurant Closes, Citing Google and Sabotage" href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/RestaurantclosesblamesGoogle.aspx" target="_blank">Restaurant Closes, Citing Google and "Sabotage"</a></li> <li><a title="Food Quality Increasingly Important to QSR Customers" href="http://restaurantcentral.ca/FoodqualityimportantQSRcustomers.aspx" target="_blank">Food Quality Increasingly Important to QSR Customers</a></li> <li><a title="Party of One" href="http://restaurantcentral.ca/Solodiningpartyofone.aspx" target="_blank">Party of One</a></li> <li><a title="Bring Them In with Beer" href="http://restaurantcentral.ca/Bringtheminwithbeer.aspx" target="_blank">Bring Them In with Beer</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <h3><a title="Eater National: The National Restaurant, Bar, Nightlife and Food Blog" href="http://www.eater.com/" target="_blank">Eater National: The National Restaurant, Bar, Nightlife and Food Blog:</a></h3> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7712" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/EaterBlog.jpg" alt="Eater Blog" width="300" height="358"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>Some awesome recent posts:</h4> <ul> <li><a title="23 Eye Opening Charts of Major Food Trends" href="http://eater.com/archives/2014/07/25/eye-opening-food-trend-charts-yelp.php" target="_blank">23 Eye Opening Charts of Major Food Trends</a></li> <li><a title="Chefs Weigh In: Does Culinary School Get Cooks Hired?" href="http://eater.com/archives/2014/07/28/mario-batali-barbara-lynch-michael-mina-does-culinary-matter-in-hiring.php" target="_blank">Chefs Weigh In: Does Culinary School Get Cooks Hired?</a></li> <li><a title="Here's What Every Trendy Restaurant Menu Looks Like" href="http://eater.com/archives/2014/07/24/trendy-restaurant-menu.php" target="_blank">Here&rsquo;s What Every Trendy Restaurant Menu Looks Like</a></li> <li><a title="What's a Better Deal for Restaurants: Selling Tickets or Taking Reservations?" href="http://eater.com/archives/2014/07/24/will-alineas-ticketing-system-work-for-a-la-carte-restaurants.php" target="_blank">What&rsquo;s a Better Deal for Restaurants: Selling Tickets or Taking Reservations?</a></li> <li><a title="Creepy Restaurant App Uses Apple&rsquo;s iBeacon to Track People&rsquo;s Dining Habits" href="http://eater.com/archives/2014/07/28/creepy-new-technology-tracks-diners-habits-1.php" target="_blank">Creepy Restaurant App Uses Apple&rsquo;s iBeacon to Track People&rsquo;s Dining Habits</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <h3><a title="Foodbeast.com Food News" href="http://www.foodbeast.com/" target="_blank">Foodbeast.com Food News:</a></h3> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7713" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/FoodBeastBlog.jpg" alt="Food Beast Blog" width="300" height="378"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4>Some awesome recent posts:</h4> <ul> <li><a title="Restaurant Watches Old Surveillance Tapes from 2004, Shares Unexpected Findings on Craigslist" href="http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/07/23/restaurant-watches-old-surveillance-tapes-from-2004-shares-unexpected-findings-on-craigslist/" target="_blank">Restaurant Watches Old Surveillance Tapes from 2004, Shares Unexpected Findings on Craigslist</a></li> <li><a title="Wendy's Now Testing Build-Your-Own Sandwich Program" href="http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/07/28/byob-wendys-now-testing-build-your-own-burger-program/" target="_blank">Wendy's Now Testing Build-Your-Own Sandwich Program</a></li> <li><a title="11 Fantastic Burgers In-N-Out Would Make If They Took Over Other Fast Food Chains" href="http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/07/24/what-if-in-n-out-own-your-favorite-fast-food-chains/" target="_blank">11 Fantastic Burgers In-N-Out Would Make If They Took Over Other Fast Food Chains</a></li> <li><a title="31 Honest Food Brand Slogans That Are Incredibly Accurate" href="http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/07/26/hilariously-honest-food-brand-slogans/" target="_blank">31 Honest Food Brand Slogans That Are Incredibly Accurate</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>There are (we&rsquo;re sure!) many other awesome food and foodservice bloggers out there &ndash; share them with us in the comments or <a title="Tweet us on Twitter" href="http://hubs.ly/y02BnT0" target="_blank">tweet us on Twitter</a> with your top picks!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:264 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/restaurant-dishes-aside-5-tweetable-quotes-from-famous-chefs-to-new-culinary-graduates Restaurant Dishes Aside: 5 Tweetable Quotes from Famous Chefs to New Culinary Graduates <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7694" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/5-tweetable-quotes-300x189.jpg" alt="Restaurant Dishes" width="300" height="189">One of the things I admire most about the foodservice and restaurant industry is the culture of mentorship. Chefs of both notorious Michelin star restaurants and humble small town diners alike understand and cultivate the benefits of being a mentor. Perhaps it happened by accident, perhaps you set out to make a difference while sharing your passion for cooking. Whatever the reason for doing so, mentoring new culinary graduates or chefs with the passion but limited training, is one of the reasons mainstream culture has gravitated towards this industry.</p> <p>Restaurant shows are popping up left right and center romanticizing the restaurant industry. What restaurant shows don&rsquo;t always show is the grueling hours, backbreaking work and decisions that need to happen to keep a restaurant operational, such as finding new <a title="Restaurant Dishes" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">restaurant dishes</a> that don&rsquo;t eat into a restaurant&rsquo;s profits. However what&rsquo;s clear is it brings together people, passion and a hell of a lot of AH-MAZ-ING food.</p> <p>To pay it forward, and help continue on the tradition of being a mentor to new culinary stars, we&rsquo;ve compiled 5 tweetable quotes from famous chefs &ndash; with career advice and wisdom that should go a long way to shaping your future. If you're feeling inspired by the quotes below, feel free to click each quote to tweet it individually.</p> <h3>&ldquo;Work ethic and attitude is everything. It's the only thing that matters.&rdquo; <a title="Click to Tweet this" href="http://ctt.ec/c8bfQ" target="_blank">(Click to Tweet)</a></h3> <p>&ldquo;I would take a less knowledgeable cook with a great attitude and work ethic over a talented prodigy with pissy attitude any day of the week. It will always make for a better team at the restaurant. I can't tell you how many amazing cooks have been through my kitchens and simply have not made the cut because of their attitude. And guess what? Three, four, five years later those cooks are still line cooks. They still complain about how much everybody else sucks around them. If you're a line cook at 25 and still one at 35, it's time to look in the mirror. I can guarantee that YOU are the problem not anyone else.&rdquo;&mdash;first published in <a title="Marc Vetri Advice" href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marc-vetri/advice-young-chefs_b_1939356.html" target="_blank">HuffPost Taste</a></p> <h4>Marc Vetri, Chef/Founder of Philadelphia&rsquo;s critically acclaimed Vetri Family of Restaurants</h4> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>&ldquo;Taste everything. Learn to love all flavors, textures, and appreciate them for what they are.&rdquo; <a title="Click to Tweet" href="http://ctt.ec/FeuT9" target="_blank">(Click to Tweet)</a></h3> <p>&ldquo;Taste everything. Learn to love all flavors, textures, and appreciate them for what they are. If you aren't tasting it, how can you serve it?&rdquo;&mdash;first published in <a title="Brian Zenner Advice" href="http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/cityofate/2013/05/career_advice_from_chefs_to_re.php" target="_blank">Dallas Observer&rsquo;s Burning Questions Blog </a></p> <h4>Brian Zenner, Executive Chef, Belly &amp; Trumpet</h4> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>&ldquo;Always be willing to learn from others. Be open-minded. Leave your ego at the door.&rdquo; <a title="Click to Tweet" href="http://ctt.ec/qIy4L" target="_blank">(Click to Tweet)</a></h3> <p>&ldquo;Be relentless in the achievement of your goals. Stick to what you believe in. Surround yourself with people that support and believe in what you are trying to do. Always be willing to learn from others. Be open-minded. Leave your ego at the door. Taste your food.&rdquo; &ndash; first published in Canadian Restaurant &amp; Foodservice News July/August 2014 Issue</p> <h4>Steve McGoey, Corporate Chef, Keg Restaurants</h4> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>&ldquo;You need to fully understand the business, because at the end of the day it is a business.&rdquo; <a title="Click to Tweet" href="http://ctt.ec/3fX74" target="_blank">(Click to Tweet)</a></h3> <p>&ldquo;You need to fully understand the business, because at the end of the day it is a business. If someone wants to be successful as a chef, they have to take the time to understand that some of the failures come from someone becoming a pretty decent cook, but not understanding the financial makeup of a kitchen &mdash; the food costs, the labor costs.&rdquo;</p> <p>"In this day and age, understanding marketing is a huge thing. If you can't market yourself, you're dead, especially in New York City. My hat's off to anybody who's successful in this business, because it's not easy, and the margins are very small. There are really no shortcuts to being a good cook. You have to cook a piece of fish a thousand times before you get it. You really have to put in the time." &ndash; first published in <a title="Top Chefs serve Career Advice" href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/money/new-york-top-chefs-serve-career-advice-article-1.314198" target="_blank">New York Daily News</a></p> <h4>Charlie Palmer, Chef/owner, Aureole, East Side</h4> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>&ldquo;Go into every situation with your eyes wide open, stay humble, work hard, never stop learning&rdquo; <a title="Click to Tweet" href="http://ctt.ec/9XAhf" target="_blank">(Click to Tweet)</a></h3> <p>&ldquo;Stay sharp, have a positive attitude, go into every situation with your eyes wide open, stay humble, work hard, never stop learning and never give up. Not every day will be a great day but you can pretty much be sure that it will be different than yesterday. Enjoy the good and the bad and embrace it as learning and an opportunity to grow.&rdquo; &ndash; first published in Canadian Restaurant &amp; Foodservice News Magazine March/April 2014</p> <h4>Judson W. Simpson, Canada&rsquo;s First and Only Certified Master Chef</h4> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We&rsquo;d love to hear if you have any advice for new culinary graduates. <a title="Tweet us on Twitter" href="http://hubs.ly/y02BnT0" target="_blank">Tweet us on Twitter</a> or <a title="Follow us on Facebook" href="http://hubs.ly/y02Bp00" target="_blank">Follow us on Facebook</a> and share the advice you have!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:263 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-assemble-a-banquet-chair-dolly How to assemble a Banquet Chair Dolly <p>When you receive your <a title="Banquet Chair Dolly" href="/en/banquet-chair-dolly" target="_blank">NES banquet chair dolly</a> you will notice that there is minor assembly required (though it is less involved than the <a title="How To Assemble a Folding Chair Cart" href="/en/how-to-assemble-a-folding-chair-cart" target="_blank">previously provided instructions</a> for the <a title="Folding Chair Cart" href="/en/nes-folding-chair-cart" target="_blank">NES Folding Chair Cart</a> that we previously provided assembly instructions for). Below is a full run down of the pieces you should receive in your package as well as assembly instructions and tools that are required.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/Banquet-chair-dolly.jpg" alt="Banquet Chair Dolly" width="550" height="550"></p> <h3>What you should receive:</h3> <ul> <li>(2x) Pneumatic (airless) or solid wheels (depending on your purchase selection)</li> <li>(1x) Axle</li> <li>(2x) Washers</li> <li>(2x) Cotter Pins</li> <li>(1x) Hand Truck Frame</li> </ul> <h3>Tools Required (not included):</h3> <ul> <li>Pliers</li> <li>Rubber Mallet</li> </ul> <h3>Step 1:</h3> <p>Check to make sure you have all of your parts. The axle is typically taped to the hand truck frame with the cotter pins and washers on it.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/banquet-chair-cart-parts.jpg" alt="Banquet Chair Dolly Parts" width="450" height="600"></p> <h3>Step 2:</h3> <p>Take 1 cotter pin out and take both washers off of axle.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/axle-washers-cotterpin.jpg" alt="Axle, Washers, and Cotter Pin" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 3:</h3> <p>Put wheel on axle with the outside of the wheel against the cotter pin.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/Wheel-cotterpin.jpg" alt="Wheel and Cotter Pin" width="600" height="451"></p> <h3>Step 4:</h3> <p>Place one washer on axle after the wheel. *Note: not all carts will require both or any washers; the washers simply fill the extra space to prevent the wheels from traveling too much on the axle. The banquet chair cart will still work effectively without them.*</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/wheel-washer.jpg" alt="Wheel and Washer" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 5:</h3> <p>Put axle on cart, hammer into place with a rubber mallet if required</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/hammering-axle.jpg" alt="Hammering Axle In" width="600" height="450"> <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/axle-in-place.jpg" alt="Axle in Place" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 6:</h3> <p>Place second washer onto axle. Again the washer may not be required.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/washer-on-axle.jpg" alt="Washer on Axle" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 7:</h3> <p>Put second wheel onto the axle.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/second-wheel.jpg" alt="Second Wheel" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 8:</h3> <p>Put cotter pin back into place, bend one end to hold in place. <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/second-wheel-cotterpin.jpg" alt="Second Wheel with Cotter Pin" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Well done! Your cart is now complete! Enjoy the fruits of your labour by quickly and easily moving your banquet chairs.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/assembled-banquet-chair-dolly.jpg" alt="Assembled Banquet Chair Cart" width="600" height="450"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote for a banquet chair cart with shipping to the location of your choice:</p> </div> <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:262 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-does-an-old-fashioned-glass-cost-in-canada How much does an Old Fashioned Glass Cost in Canada? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7669" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/old-fashioned-glass.jpg" alt="Old Fashioned Glass" width="350" height="222">Old Fashioned Glasses are one of the most used glasses in a bar or restaurant because of their versatility. While traditionally, an <a title="Old Fashioned Glass" href="/en/victoria-crystal-10oz-old-fashioned-glass" target="_blank">old fashioned glass</a> is used to serve certain cocktails such as the Old Fashioned, because of the shape of glass it can also be used by bars or restaurants as a <a title="Scotch Glass" href="/en/victoria-crystal-10oz-old-fashioned-glass" target="_blank">Scotch glass</a> for Scotch on the rocks (or neat), other alcoholic beverages such as Rum and Coke, water glasses, and more.</p> <p>With Restaurants Canada stating the average foodservice operator's pre-tax profit is just 4.2% of the entire operating ratio&sup1;, finding glassware that not only allows operator's to utilize the same glass in different ways, but also doesn't break the budget can be a problem. We&rsquo;ve looked at numerous different sources of old fashioned glasses both in crystal and glass in Canada to help you determine how much they cost so you can price your drinks accordingly.</p> <h1>Old Fashioned Glass Price:</h1> <p>The first thing you need to determine is whether you want to go with a old fashioned glass made of glass or <a title="Crystal Old-Fashioned Glass" href="/en/victoria-crystal-10oz-old-fashioned-glass" target="_blank">crystal old fashioned glass</a>. Old fashioned glasses made of glass that are approximately 10oz range in price from $2.50 - $9.99 per glass. This price range is dependent on whether they&rsquo;re purchased from at wholesale or retail prices, whether they are manufactured from a brand-name and the location they are manufactured. Crystal old fashioned glasses that are approximately 10oz range in cost from $3.15 - $9.99 per glass (for a similar straight style tumbler). This price range is again dependent on wholesale or retail prices, where they are manufactured and whether a brand name manufactured them.</p> <h3>Shipping Costs:</h3> <p>With an increasingly online world, there are times when you either don&rsquo;t have the time or physically can&rsquo;t pick up old fashioned glasses in store resulting in free shipping. If a store pick up isn&rsquo;t an option, shipping costs would range based on the quantity of glasses you are ordering. Because glass and crystal are primarily air, shipping costs are charged on the dimensions of the shipment instead of the weight. For example, 10 dozen glasses across country from our warehouse in Mississauga, ON to Vancouver, BC you&rsquo;d be looking at 0.50c per glass in shipping charges.</p> <p>Hopefully this blog post gives you a range required to start planning your bar menu along with what budget you can allocate to tabletop supplies.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We supply <a title="Tabletop Supplies" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">tabletop supplies</a> including crystal and glassware to party rental companies and restaurants across Canada. If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for <a title="Old Fashioned Glasses" href="/en/victoria-crystal-10oz-old-fashioned-glass" target="_blank">Old Fashioned Glasses</a> including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <div class="offerfineprint"> <p>1. Restaurants Canada 2014 Foodservice Operators Survey</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:261 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-determine-a-good-quality-bistro-chair How to Determine a Good Quality Bistro Chair <p>When exhibiting at the Quebexpo in March we had the chance to experience a new way to test the quality of <a title="Bistro Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-bistro-chairs" target="_blank">bistro chairs</a>. From our previous post on <a title="How Strong are Bistro Chairs?" href="/en/how-strong-are-bistro-chairs" target="_blank">how strong bistro chairs are</a>, we know that they're pretty tough chairs &ndash; our strongest we've tested to date in fact. But just because they're capable of holding a lot of weight doesn&rsquo;t necessarily mean the backs won't break if customers lean back on them (and let's be honest &ndash; a lot of people lean back on chairs). One of the Quebexpo attendees showed us a great way of telling if the chair backs on a bistro chair are strong yet flexible enough to deal with a customer&rsquo;s weight and adjustments as they eat or attend an event. He asked if he could see one of our <a title="NES Reliable Bistro Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-bistro-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Bistro Chairs</a> and proceeded to do what Jonathan does in the video:</p> <div align="center"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/B805rzr_NAE" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We found out after from the attendee that in cases where the plastic is too brittle (i.e. doesn&rsquo;t allow flexibility for the chair to move and bend with a customer) if you attempt to bend the chair back backwards it snaps clean in two &ndash; signalling a poor quality bistro chair that won&rsquo;t hold up to the rigors of the rental world.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We hope this post helped you learn a little more about bistro chairs. If you&rsquo;re interested in seeing our collection of event chairs and banquet tables, <a title="Download our Tables &amp; Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download our Tables &amp; Chairs Catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:260 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-assemble-a-folding-chair-cart How to assemble a Folding Chair Cart <p>You just received your new NES <a title="Folding Chair Cart" href="/en/nes-folding-chair-cart" target="_blank">Folding Chair Cart</a> and you are wondering how to assemble it. Look no further for a full run down of the pieces you should receive in your package as well as assembly instructions and tools that are required. <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/folding-chair-cart-in-box.jpg" alt="Folding Chair Cart in Box" width="600" height="450"></p> <div class="mdblogright"> <h3>What you should receive:</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>(2x) Fixed Wheels</li> <li>(2x) Swiveling and Locking Wheels</li> <li>(1x) Handle</li> <li>(1x) Base Cart Unit</li> <li>(18x) Bolts</li> <li>(16x) Lock Washers</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Tools Required (Not Included)</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>14mm Wrench (or Ratchet)</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Step 1:</h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>First unpack the box to ensure you have received all of the parts. The master pack will include a box inside containing the wheels, bolts and lock washers, along with the handle and base cart unit. (If you haven&rsquo;t received all the parts, please let us know by calling 1-800-827-8953 or contacting <a href="mailto:sales@nationaleventsupply.com" target="_blank">sales@nationaleventsupply.com</a>) Once this has been confirmed you can start to assemble the cart.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogleft"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7643" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/fixed-wheel.jpg" alt="Fixed Wheel" width="200" height="150"> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7644" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/swivel-wheel.jpg" alt="Fixed Wheel" width="200" height="150"> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7645" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/bolt-locking-washer.jpg" alt="Bolt and Locking Washer" width="200" height="150"></div> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/folding-chair-cart-box-contents.jpg" alt="Folding Chair Cart Box Contents" width="600" height="450"> <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/box-of-wheels.jpg" alt="Box of Wheels" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 2:</h3> <p>Turn the base cart unit over so that the brackets that hold the wheels are pointing up.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/wheel-bracket.jpg" alt="Wheel Bracket" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 3:</h3> <p>Position the swiveling wheels over the brackets that are positioned closest to the handle opening.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/mounting-swivel-wheel.jpg" alt="Mounting Swivel Wheel" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 4:</h3> <p>Place locking washer on the bolts, screw bolts into bracket by hand. Make sure you start all of the bolts before tightening bolts down. Repeat with the rest of the wheels until all wheels are secured.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/tightening-the-bolts.jpg" alt="Tightening the Bolts" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 5:</h3> <p>Turn over cart with wheels, place handle into the mounting position. Screw in bolts to secure handle.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/secure-handle.jpg" alt="Secure Handle" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Congratulations! You&rsquo;ve assembled the NES Folding Chair Cart! Now place chairs on the cart and enjoy how easy it is to move your folding chairs.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/chair-cart-with-chairs.jpg" alt="Chair Cart with Chairs" width="600" height="450"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in obtaining a custom quote for the <a title="NES Folding Chair Cart" href="/en/nes-folding-chair-cart" target="_blank">Folding Chair Cart</a> or <a title="Folding Chair Cart with Airless Wheels" href="/en/folding-chair-dolly-with-airless-wheels" target="_blank">Folding Chair Cart with Airless Wheels</a> with shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:259 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-size-tablecloth-fits-a-6ft-banquet-table What size tablecloth fits a 6ft banquet table? <p>The answer: it depends on what style of table you want. Below we&rsquo;ll elaborate on what style and size <a title="Wholesale Tablecloth" href="/en/polyester-linens" target="_blank">wholesale tablecloth</a> you need for a 30&rdquo; x 72&rdquo; rectangular banquet table.</p> <p>If you want a 6ft <a title="6-ft Banquet Table" href="/en/6ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">banquet table</a> that looks like this with a polyester tablecloth draping just to the floor:</p> <p><a href="http://www.pacificpartycanopies.com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-7628" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/tablecloth-draped-to-floor.jpg" alt="Tablecloth Draped to the Floor" width="600" height="450"></a></p> <p align="center">Image Source: <a href="http://www.pacificpartycanopies.com/" target="_blank">http://www.pacificpartycanopies.com/</a></p> <p>a <a title="90 inch x 132 inch Polyester Tablecloth" href="/en/90x132in-rectangle-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">90 inch x 132 inch polyester tablecloth</a> will go right to the floor. These are used most regularly as the style of table for banquets and events of most kinds.</p> <p>If you want your table to look like this with a polyester tablecloth draping just halfway down the legs:</p> <p><a href="http://www.middlegeorgiatentrentals.com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-7631" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/tablecloth-draped-halfway-to-floor.jpg" alt="Tablecloth Draped Halfway to Floor" width="600" height="450"></a></p> <p align="center">Image source: <a href="http://www.middlegeorgiatentrentals.com/" target="_blank">http://www.middlegeorgiatentrentals.com/</a></p> <p>a <a title="60 inch x 102 inch Polyester Tablecloth" href="/en/60x102in-rectangular-polyester-tablecloth" target="_blank">60 inch x 102 inch polyester tablecloth</a> will go halfway to the floor. These are used in more casual events including children&rsquo;s parties.</p> <p>If you want your table to look like this with a spandex tablecloth:</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/spandex-tablecloth.jpg" alt="Spandex Tablecloth" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>this includes a <a title="6ft Spandex Tablecover" href="/en/6ft-spandex-tablecloth" target="_blank">6ft spandex tablecover</a>. It provides a modern and clean line that a lot of buffets, and trade shows utilize.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Hopefully this helps figure out what size tablecloth and style goes with a 6ft banquet table. Let us know by <a title="Follow us on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/natleventsupply" target="_blank">following us on Twitter</a>, <a title="Like us on Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">liking us on Facebook</a> or replying in the comments if you have any questions!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:258 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-tell-a-good-quality-folding-chair-from-a-poor-quality-folding-chair How to tell a good quality folding chair from a poor quality folding chair <p>There are many different kinds of <a title="Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">plastic folding chairs</a> on the market today. Understanding the quality of the product, especially as a rental operator, will help you ensure the investment you&rsquo;ve made will stand up to the wear and tear associated with rental products. We learned of a test to tell whether the plastic folding chair was susceptible to breakage years ago but never thought to film it until recently.</p> <p>If you have a plastic folding chair that is made of recycled plastic of any kind, you can tell by the give of the plastic. If your plastic folding chairs do not have recycled plastic in them, you should be able to attempt to bend the chair back and notice that there&rsquo;s a give associated with this move. If your plastic folding chairs do have recycled plastic in them you shouldn&rsquo;t be able to notice any give at all. This might seem as though a plastic folding chair made of recycled plastic is a better quality chair &ndash; but in the rental industry that&rsquo;s not the case.</p> <p>Unfortunately there&rsquo;s a number of clients or even staff that may be less cautious in how they handle your products. A stiffer plastic with less give means it&rsquo;s more prone to breakage. If they fall over upon delivery or two get hit together during setup, the plastic with more give will be more forgiving to a potential blow.</p> <p>Enter the Hammer Test.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re unsure whether a plastic folding chair contains recycled plastic I&rsquo;d suggest asking for a sample &ndash; and then do this to it:</p> <div align="center"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/8_Dhgcol0Ws" width="420" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Here&rsquo;s what one of our plastic folding chairs will do (note that we do not have recycled plastic in our chairs):</p> <div align="center"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/GJw3QCSQ_os" width="420" height="315" frameborder="0" align="center" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Pretty cool huh?</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in getting a quote of our plastic folding chairs with shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:257 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-change-out-the-white-resin-folding-chair-seat How to Change out the White Resin Folding Chair Seat <p>One of the fantastic benefits of <a title="White Resin Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">white resin folding chairs</a> is the ability to replace the padded seat should discolouration occur or a rip happen. Party rental companies do their very best to ensure their product stays rentable and being able to purchase a <a title="White Resin Folding Chair Replacement Seat" href="/en/replacement-seat-for-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">white resin folding chair replacement seat</a> allows them to easily and affordably keep their investment saleable. One of the questions we often get asked is how to change out the white resin folding chair seat. Time is money for rental companies and ensuring the maintenance is done quickly to these chairs allows their staff to be freed up quicker to do other tasks. Here&rsquo;s a quick and easy step by step guide on how to change out the white resin folding chair seat. Make sure you give this to your staff to increase their productivity!</p> <h3>To Take Off the White Resin Folding Chair Seat:</h3> <p>1. Flip the chair and place the flat seat on a folding table</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/white-resin-folding-chair-upside-down.jpg" alt="White Resin Folding Chair Upside Down" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>2. With one hand on the white resin folding chair seat and one on the frame of the white resin folding chair with your thumb pushing on the clip and the rest of your fingers pushing on the edge of the top of the seat, push the clip with your thumb while the rest of your fingers push in the same direction the seat and your other hand pulls in the same direction until clip comes out of its mooring.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/whiteresinfoldingchair-underneaths.jpg" alt="White Resin Folding Chair-Underneath" width="600" height="437"></p> <p>3. Repeat step 2 with the second clip on that same side of the chair.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/White-Resin-Folding-Chair-Underneath-2.jpg" alt="White Resin Folding Chair Underneath 2" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>4. Pull seat parallel and away from the chair back.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/Wrfc-animated-seat-off.gif" alt="WRFC-Seat-Animation" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>Ta-Da! The white resin folding chair seat is now off the chair.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/white-resin-folding-chair-without-seat.jpg" alt="White Resin Folding Chair Without Seat" width="600" height="399"></p> <h3>To Put On a White Resin Folding Chair Replacement Seat:</h3> <p>1. With the chair facing upright (as normal) and your hands on the right side of the cushion, push the two clips into the notches at the back side of the chair until it feels firmly in place.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/Replacing-white-resin-folding-chair-seat.jpg" alt="Replacing White Resin Folding Chair Seat" width="600" height="398"></p> <p>2. Then continuing to push the cushion towards the back, push down on the front side of the cushion until the clips click into the notches.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/snapping-seat-into-place-white-resin-folding-chair.jpg" alt="Snapping Seat into Place on White Resin Folding Chair" width="600" height="398"></p> <p>You&rsquo;re done! Seat replaced and you&rsquo;re good to go.</p> <p>We hope this post gives you a better idea how to take the white resin folding chair seats on and off &ndash; for replacement or just cleaning.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about our special event tables and chairs that provide the perfect backbone for any event, <a title="Download our Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download our tables &amp; chairs catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:256 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-crystal-wine-glasses-to-use-with-red-wine-white-wine The Best Crystal Wine Glasses to Use with Red Wine & White Wine <p>There are tons of different types of crystal wine glasses out there. Some are stemless, some are stemmed. Some have rounded bowls and others have the classic tulip shaped bowl. But with the number of crystal wine glasses out there, it can be overwhelming to choose which crystal wine glass goes with which wine &ndash; unless the product has it in its title. We&rsquo;ve decided to put together an easy reference post utilizing our own <a title="Crystal Wine Glasses" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">crystal wine glasses</a> to help you easily determine the best wine to serve with each glass.</p> <h1>In our Serenity Crystal Wine Glasses Line:</h1> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/serenity-crystal-wine-glass.jpg" alt="Crystal Wine Glasses" width="600" height="437"></p> <h4>Serenity 12oz Crystal Wine Glass</h4> <p>Best for white wine, it is the smallest wine glass available in our crystal stemware collection. A white wine glass should have a prominent U-shaped appearance to maintain the cooler temperatures. If you&rsquo;re looking for a red wine glass that would pair nicely next to the 12oz Crystal Wine Glass, I would recommend the 16oz wine glass as it has the best scale in relation to the size of glass.</p> <h4>Serenity 16oz Crystal Wine Glass</h4> <p>This glass is a versatile glass in that it can be a red wine glass when paired with a 12oz glass for white wine or can be a white wine glass when paired with either the 19oz red wine glass or 22oz red wine glass. Because of its size the 16oz crystal wine glass would pair nicely with any of the other wine glasses in our Serenity line. Its scale works well with any of the glasses.</p> <h4>Serenity 19oz Crystal Wine Glass</h4> <p>This glass is best as a red wine glass due to the size of the bowl. It has a fuller, rounder bowl which allows the red wine to properly breathe. The complex aromas and flavour bouquet that exists in red wine requires a glass with a larger bowl to ensure the red wine contacts more air during the pour or swirl.</p> <h4>Serenity 22oz Crystal Wine Glass</h4> <p>This glass is again best as a red wine glass due to the size of the bowl which allows the wine to breathe.</p> <h1>In the Victoria Crystal Wine Glasses Line</h1> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/victoria-crystal-wine-glasses.jpg" alt="Victoria Crystal Wine Glasses" width="421" height="363"></p> <h4>Victoria 23oz Crystal Wine Glass</h4> <p>If used along with the Victoria 28oz wine glass, the 23oz makes sense to use as a white wine glass but works best with red wine in all honesty. If used entirely by itself I would recommend it as a red wine glass as it has that great bulb shaped bowl synonymous with luxury. It has the slight inward curve at the top of the glass to focus aromas and still a decent amount of room to swirl the wine.</p> <h4>Victoria 28oz Crystal Wine Glass</h4> <p>This wine glass is the ultimate shaped bowl for red wine. Bulbous and round, it allows substantial breathing for the wine. It has the slight inward curve at the top of the glass to focus the aromas and provides substantial room for swirling and swishing of the wine.</p> <p>Hopefully this blog post gives you a useful reference point to look for when choosing the best crystal wine glasses for your event or establishment.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote of <a title="Victoria Crystal" href="/en/victoria-crystal" target="_blank">Victoria Crystal</a> or <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal</a> including shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:255 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-replace-folding-chair-feet-with-replacement-chair-glides How to Replace Folding Chair Feet with Replacement Chair Glides <p>Replacing missing or broken <a title="Folding Chair Feet" href="/en/plastic-folding-chair-feet" target="_blank">folding chair feet</a> is relatively standard for most special event rental businesses. With thousands of plastic folding chairs in their inventory, they are bound to have a few chairs that need new feet. Chair glides are often lost due to the plastic folding chairs being set up on soft ground. The chair sinks slightly with the weight someone sitting on it and when it is pulled up to be put away, one of the feet gets left behind in the ground. Other party rental companies may also decide to replace them after years of wear and tear.</p> <p>Whatever your reason, here are two easy steps to replacing your missing or broken folding chair feet with <a title="Replacement Chair Glides" href="/en/plastic-folding-chair-feet" target="_blank">replacement chair glides</a>.</p> <h3>Tools and Supplies:</h3> <ul> <li>Adjustable Pliers</li> <li>Rubber Mallet</li> <li>Colour Correct Chair Feet</li> <li>(Optional) Cloth Rag</li> </ul> <h3>Step 1:</h3> <p>Properly fitting chair feet should be snug making them difficult to remove. To assist you in the removal process we recommend using adjustable pliers to assist you with the job. If you plan on reusing the feet, wrap them in a cloth rag to help prevent damage in the removal process. (If chair feet are already missing move to step 2).</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/Taking-Chair-Feet-Off.jpg" alt="Taking Chair Feet Off" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>Picture of Folding Chair Foot removed</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/Foot-off-of-Chair.jpg" alt="Foot off of Chair" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 2:</h3> <p>Hold the chair foot in position and carefully tap onto chair using a rubber mallet. (Watch out for your fingers!)</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/Put-Feet-Back-on.jpg" alt="Put Feet Back On" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>End result:</h3> <p>A new and installed replacement chair glide</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/Foot-back-on-Chair.jpg" alt="Foot Back On Chair" width="600" height="450"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Not only do we stock plastic folding chair feet in our warehouse, we also stock 10 different colours of <a title="Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">plastic folding chairs</a>. If you&rsquo;re interested in checking out the selection of event chairs we stock <a title="Download our Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download our Tables &amp; Chairs Catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:254 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-bar-supplies-in-toronto Where to Buy Bar Supplies in Toronto <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7592" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/barsupplies-bartender.jpg" alt="Bar Supplies Bartender" width="300" height="201">Drinking places such as bars and pubs as well as restaurants and caterers that offer bar service often require bar supplies to ensure the bar portion of the establishment is running smoothly and generating revenue. Where to buy bar supplies is one more question that a foodservice operator doesn&rsquo;t need in his/her life. To make it easier on you (because we know you&rsquo;re strapped for time!) we&rsquo;ve answered the question &ldquo;Where to Buy Bar Supplies in Toronto&rdquo; below:</p> <h3>1. Barsupplies.com:</h3> <p>Though online and based out of the United States, Barsupplies.com has a wide variety of bar supplies including <a title="Corkscrews" href="/en/cutlery-accessories" target="_blank">corkscrews</a>, cocktail shakers, bartender tools, and <a title="Glass Stemware" href="/en/glass-stemware" target="_blank">glassware</a>. They ship to Canada and a multitude of other countries with products charged in US dollars. Depending on the level of shipping indicated, your order will vary in delivery between 5-12 business days.</p> <h3>2. BartenderOne Barstore:</h3> <p>BartenderOne Barstore is based in Toronto with locations right downtown, in Yorkville and in Mississauga. They offer a wide variety of bar supplies, similar to Barsupplies.com, but also have additional products such as videos/dvds &amp; books to add value and enhance a bartender&rsquo;s education. If you order online through their ecommerce site, it appears as though they partner with Barsupplies.com as depending on the level of shipping indicated, your order will vary in delivery by 5-12 business days. If you need it pronto, it definitely makes more sense to pop by one of their store locations.</p> <h3>3. KAF Supplies:</h3> <p>Located in Mississauga, KAF Supplies is a bar supply and restaurant supply store. They supply sodagun systems, spill-stop bartender tools, <a title="Tableware" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">tableware</a>, bar equipment such as industrial dishwashers &amp; glasswashers, as well as a Coca-Cola distributor.</p> <h3>4. Nella Cutlery:</h3> <p>We&rsquo;re written about Nella before, but they have their heads in most of the restaurant supply and bar supply spaces. Along with stocking their own brand of foodservice equipment and smallwares, Nella Cutlery also distributes brands such as Winco, Browne, and Johnson Rose. Because of this, they&rsquo;re able to offer a variety of different bar supplies including cocktail shakers, glassware, free pourers &amp; sure shot pourers, bottle openers, serving trays, bar strainers etc. While they do not have an online ecommerce site, they do have a 55,000 square foot showroom in North York as well as a smaller scale store downtown Toronto.</p> <h3>5. Hamilton Store Fixtures:</h3> <p>Yet another restaurant supply store that also ventures into bar supply, Hamilton Store Fixtures is located in Southwestern Ontario and along with serving your general tabletop supplies, also stocks measured and speed pours, bus bins, common bar glassware, bar tools, bar blenders and other special order items. Their normal website does not include ecommerce capabilities however they&rsquo;ve got a separate site linked off their website devoted to online orders.</p> <p>Hopefully this helps you on your search for local bar supplies to quickly and easily update your current or future stock.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We&rsquo;re based in Mississauga, Ontario and while we don&rsquo;t stock the full line of bar supplies, we do stock <a title="Glassware" href="/en/glass-stemware" target="_blank">glassware</a> and corkscrews for bars and <a title="Serveware" href="/en/serveware" target="_blank">serveware</a>, dinnerware, restaurant linens, crystal glasses and <a title="Stainless Steel Flatware" href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">stainless steel flatware</a> for restaurants. If you&rsquo;re interested in obtaining a custom quote:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:253 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-definitive-party-rental-guide-to-chiavari-chairs The Definitive Party Rental Guide to Chiavari Chairs <p align="center">Image source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/1770251/" target="_blank">Style me Pretty</a> Photographer: <a href="http://www.marissalambertphotography.com/" target="_blank">Marissa Lambert</a></p> <p><a title="Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari Chairs</a> are without a doubt one of the most asked for event staples. They help brides take their event to the next level. For a party rental company, investing in Chiavari chairs isn&rsquo;t cheap though. They can definitely be an investment that pays off especially with proper research before purchasing. Over the three and a half years we&rsquo;ve been publishing this blog, we&rsquo;ve been answering the questions asked of us by our clients. With Chiavari chairs being one of the many event supplies we sell, we&rsquo;ve answered many questions regarding these fabulous event chairs. Below rounds up in an easy-to-reference list the definitive party rental guide to Chiavari chairs.</p> <h3>Chiavari Chairs 101:</h3> <ul> <li><a title="Chiavari Chairs: 205 Years Young" href="/en/what-is-a-chiavari-chair-and-its-history" target="_blank">Chiavari Chairs: 205 Years Young</a></li> <li><a title="Not All Resin Chiavari Chairs are Alike" href="/en/not-all-resin-chiavari-chairs-are-alike" target="_blank">Not All Resin Chiavari Chairs are Alike</a></li> <li><a title="Cross-Section of a Chiavari Chair" href="/en/cross-section-of-a-chiavari-chair" target="_blank">Cross-Section of a Chiavari Chair</a></li> <li><a title="What Colour is the Core of a Resin Chiavari Chair?" href="/en/what-colour-is-the-core-of-a-resin-chiavari-chair" target="_blank">What Colour is the Core of a Resin Chiavari Chair?</a></li> <li><a title="What do Scratches Look Like on Aluminum Chiavari Chairs vs Resin Chiavari Chairs?" href="/en/what-do-scratches-look-like-on-aluminum-chiavari-chairs-vs-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">What do Scratches Look Like on Aluminum Chiavari Chairs vs Resin Chiavari Chairs?</a></li> <li><a title="Difference between Resin Gold Chair and Plastic Gold Chair" href="/en/difference-between-resin-gold-chair-and-plastic-gold-chair" target="_blank">Difference between Resin Gold Chair and Plastic Gold Chair</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-many-chiavari-chairs-fit-around-a-round-folding-table" target="_blank">How many Chiavari Chairs fit around a round folding table?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-many-chiavari-chairs-fit-at-a-48-round-table" target="_blank">How many Chiavari chairs fit at a 48" round table?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/from-our-mailbag-how-far-apart-should-rows-of-chiavari-chairs-be" target="_blank">From our Mailbag: How far apart should rows of chiavari chairs be?</a></li> </ul> <h3>Chiavari Chair Reviews:</h3> <ul> <li><a title="Clear Chiavari Chairs vs. Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/review-clear-chiavari-chairs-vs-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Clear Chiavari Chairs vs. Resin Chiavari Chairs</a></li> <li><a title="Aluminum Chiavari Chairs vs. Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/aluminum-chiavari-chairs-vs-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Aluminum Chiavari Chairs vs. Resin Chiavari Chairs</a></li> <li><a title="Wood Chiavari Chairs vs. Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs-vs-wood-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Wood Chiavari Chairs vs. Resin Chiavari Chairs</a></li> <li><a href="/en/problems-with-clear-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Problems with Clear Chiavari Chairs</a></li> <li><a href="/en/problems-with-aluminum-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Problems with Aluminum Chiavari Chairs</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-strong-are-wood-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">How strong are wood chiavari chairs?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/not-all-resin-chiavari-chairs-are-alike" target="_blank">Not All Resin Chiavari Chairs are Alike</a></li> </ul> <h3>Chiavari Chairs Cost:</h3> <ul> <li><a title="How much do Chiavari Chairs Cost to Buy in Canada?" href="/en/how-much-do-chiavari-chairs-cost-to-buy-in-canada" target="_blank">How much do Chiavari Chairs Cost to Buy in Canada?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-much-do-dark-fruitwood-chiavari-chairs-cost-in-canada" target="_blank">How much do dark fruitwood Chiavari chairs cost in Canada?</a></li> </ul> <h3>Chiavari Chair Cushions</h3> <ul> <li><a title="Which Style of Chiavari Chair Cushion is Best?" href="/en/which-style-of-chiavari-chair-cushion-is-best" target="_blank">Which Style of Chiavari Chair Cushion is Best?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-to-store-chiavari-chair-cushions" target="_blank">How to Store Chiavari Chair Cushions</a></li> <li><a href="/en/can-you-scotch-gard-fabric-chiavari-chair-cushions" target="_blank">Can you Scotch Gard Fabric Chiavari Chair Cushions?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/can-you-scotchgard-vinyl-chiavari-chair-cushions" target="_blank">Can you ScotchGard Vinyl Chiavari Chair Cushions?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-to-clean-vinyl-chiavari-cushions" target="_blank">How to clean vinyl Chiavari cushions</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-to-put-on-a-chiavari-chair-cushion-cover" target="_blank">How to put on a chiavari chair cushion cover after washing</a></li> </ul> <h3>Chiavari Chair Maintenance, Storage &amp; Transport:</h3> <ul> <li><a title="How to Maintain Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/how-to-maintain-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">How to Maintain Chiavari Chairs</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-to-sand-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">How to Sand Chiavari Chairs</a></li> <li><a title="How to Store Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/how-to-store-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">How to Store Chiavari Chairs</a></li> <li><a href="/en/should-you-stack-chiavari-chairs-with-or-without-cushions" target="_blank">Should you stack Chiavari Chairs with or without cushions?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-much-storage-space-do-i-need-for-200-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">How much storage space do I need for 200 Chiavari chairs?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-to-touch-up-a-resin-chiavari-chair" target="_blank">How to Touch Up a Resin Chiavari Chair</a></li> <li><a href="/en/what-size-truck-to-transport-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">What Size Truck to Transport Chiavari Chairs?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-to-use-a-chiavari-chair-dolly" target="_blank">How to Use a Chiavari Chair Dolly</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-to-assemble-a-chiavari-chair-dolly">How to Assemble a Chiavari Chair Dolly</a></li> </ul> <p>Did we miss any burning questions you may have? Don&rsquo;t be shy &ndash; we don&rsquo;t bite! Tweet us at <a title="Tweet us at @NatlEventSupply" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">@NatlEventSupply</a>, <a title="Like our page on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Like our page on Facebook</a> and comment on our wall or send us an email at sales (at) nationaleventsupply.com with your question!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We have a wide selection of resin Chiavari chairs in multiple colours as well as <a title="Crystal Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">crystal Chiavari chairs</a> in stock. If you&rsquo;re interested in obtaining a quote with shipping to your location:</p> </div> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:252 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-store-chiavari-chairs How to Store Chiavari Chairs <p>Chiavari Chairs are beautiful additions to any event that needs an elegant boost to the d&eacute;cor. Rental companies, banquet halls, golf courses and hotels have been buying these chairs for years. One of the hardest part about investing in chiavari chairs is the size of storage space that they take up. Often companies will have to move to a bigger facility to begin inventorying these gorgeous event chairs. To help you figure out what way you wish to store these chairs, we&rsquo;re compiled the three different ways (we know of) to store <a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari chairs</a>.</p> <h3>Stacked on the Ground:</h3> <p>90% of the companies we sell to use this method for storing Chiavari Chairs. Chiavari chairs are stacked on top of each other to a total of 6-9 chairs (depending on the height of the storage room / warehouse and how far you can reach to stack them) and then another stack started to create rows of Chiavari Chairs. To transport onto trucks, they would use a <a title="Chiavari Chair Dolly" href="/en/nes-chiavari-chair-cart" target="_blank">Chiavari chair dolly</a>. <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/chiavaristack1.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chairs Stacked" width="450" height="600"></p> <h3>Stacked &amp; Wrapped on Skids:</h3> <p>The other way that we&rsquo;ve seen chiavari chairs stored, and how we ship our chairs, is by stacking 6 stacks of six chairs per stack on a skid and then wrapping the skid to avoid any product shifting or falling. The benefits of this method is the skids can then be placed on warehouse racking using up more vertical space above the chairs. These skids could then be transported onto your delivery truck using a fork lift or pump truck.</p> <h3>In a Racking System:</h3> <p>Some more progressive party rental companies have been making their own racking systems to fit stacks of chiavari chairs onto racking and then use forklifts to transport the racking system directly to the trucks. We have only witnessed one company in particular who is investing in this &ndash; but it makes a lot of sense from an operations perspective.</p> <h3>Protecting Chiavari Chairs:</h3> <p>Another aspect of storing Chiavari chairs is ensuring that the chair&rsquo;s paint doesn&rsquo;t get harmed during storage. On the pictures above you can see we use <a title="Chiavari Chair Covers" href="/en/chiavari-chair-storage-cover" target="_blank">Chiavari Chair Covers</a> to protect our chairs for our customers. This could be a good option for party rental companies who want to reduce any dust getting on the chairs when they&rsquo;re back in their warehouse.</p> <p>If you know of another way to store Chiavari chairs, let us know by tweet us at <a title="Tweet us @NatlEventSupply" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">@NatlEventSupply</a> or <a title="Like or Comment on our Facebook Page" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Liking and commenting on our Facebook page</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re looking for resin Chiavari chairs available in clear, white, black, gold, silver or mahogany</p> </div> <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:251 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/celebrating-canada-day-with-national-event-supply Celebrating Canada Day with National Event Supply! <p>Special Event supply is our bread and butter. Special event rentals is yours. We hope our products in your inventory are generating lots of revenue for you all this Canada Day.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/07/HappyCanadaDay.jpg" alt="Happy Canada Day" width="400" height="600"></p> <p>We will be back tomorrow with more great content! Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:250 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/infographic-canadian-foodservice-market-forecast-2014 [Infographic] Canadian Foodservice Market Forecast 2014 <p>Back in January and then again in May/June, the prominent Foodservice magazines in Canada along with Statistics Canada and the NPD Group, released their forecast of the industry for 2014. There&rsquo;s a plethora of information &ndash; so much so it can be overwhelming. To focus on some of the most pertinent information, we&rsquo;ve compiled an infographic to make it easier for everyone to consume. Check it out below!</p> <p><a href="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/Foodservice-Infographic.png" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7542" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/Foodservice-Infographic-Small.png" alt="Foodservice Infographic" width="600" height="450"></a></p> <p>We hope this infographic helps you with your menu planning and forecasting for the remainder of 2014.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in obtaining new restaurant dishes, crystal stemware or restaurant tablecloths for your establishment:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:249 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-definitive-party-rental-guide-to-folding-tables The Definitive Party Rental Guide to Folding Tables <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6933" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/rectangular-wood-tabletops-223x300.jpg" alt="Rectangular Wood Tabletops" width="223" height="300">Over the three and a half years we&rsquo;ve been publishing this blog, we&rsquo;ve been subscribing to the belief that our customers and potential customers deserve to have the knowledge needed in order to make informed decisions. This means being transparent and answering the questions asked of us by our clients. Because of that, we&rsquo;ve been consistently answering common questions related to our products such as how much does a plastic folding table cost, how strong is a wood folding table, and what&rsquo;s the difference between a plastic folding table vs a wood folding table. Below rounds up in an easy to reference list the definitive party rental guide to folding tables.</p> <h3>Folding Tables 101:</h3> <ul> <li><a title="The 8 most important questions to ask before buying plastic folding tables" href="/en/the-8-most-important-questions-to-ask-before-buying-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">The 8 most important questions to ask before buying plastic folding tables</a></li> <li><a title="5 problems with wood folding tables" href="/en/5-problems-with-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">5 problems with wood folding tables</a></li> <li><a title="5 problems with plastic folding tables" href="/en/5-problems-with-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">5 problems with plastic folding tables</a></li> <li><a title="Banquet Table Seating Capacities" href="/en/how-many-people-fit-at-a-banquet-table-seating-capacities-explained" target="_blank">Banquet Table Seating Capacities</a></li> <li><a title="The Advantages of Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/plastic-folding-tables-vs-wood-folding-tables-reviews" target="_blank">The Advantages of Plastic Folding Tables</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-far-apart-should-round-folding-tables-be-setup" target="_blank">How Far Apart Should Round Folding Tables be Setup?</a></li> </ul> <h3>Folding Table Cost:</h3> <ul> <li><a title="How much do folding tables cost in Canada?" href="/en/how-much-do-folding-tables-cost-in-canada" target="_blank">How much do folding tables cost in Canada?</a></li> <li><a title="How much do wood folding tables cost?" href="/en/how-much-do-wood-folding-tables-cost-in-canada" target="_blank">How much do wood folding tables cost?</a></li> </ul> <h3>Folding Table Weight Capacity:</h3> <ul> <li><a title="How much weight can a 60&rdquo; round plastic folding table hold?" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-60-inch-plastic-round-folding-table-hold" target="_blank">How much weight can a 60&rdquo; round plastic folding table hold?</a></li> <li><a title="How much weight can a Lifetime 6ft Commercial Plastic Folding Table hold?" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-lifetime-6-ft-commercial-plastic-folding-table-hold" target="_blank">How much weight can a Lifetime 6ft Commercial Plastic Folding Table hold?</a></li> <li><a title="How strong are your 6ft rectangular plastic folding tables?" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-6ft-rectangle-plastic-folding-tables-hold" target="_blank">How strong are your 6ft rectangular plastic folding tables?</a></li> <li><a title="How strong are 8ft rectangular wood folding tables?" href="/en/how-strong-is-a-8-foot-folding-table" target="_blank">How strong are 8ft rectangular wood folding tables?</a></li> <li><a title="How strong are 8ft plastic folding tables?" href="/en/how-strong-are-8-ft-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">How strong are 8ft plastic folding tables?</a></li> <li><a title="How strong are Tall Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables?" href="/en/how-strong-are-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-tables" target="_blank">How strong are Tall Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables?</a></li> <li><a title="How strong are Plastic Card Tables?" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-plastic-folding-card-tables-hold" target="_blank">How strong are Plastic Card Tables?</a></li> </ul> <h3>Folding Table Durability / Quality:</h3> <ul> <li><a title="The Durability of a Plastic Banquet Table &ndash; Exposed 357 Days to the Canadian Elements" href="/en/the-durability-of-a-plastic-banquet-table" target="_blank">The Durability of a Plastic Banquet Table &ndash; Exposed 357 Days to the Canadian Elements</a></li> <li><a title="What are Wood Folding Tables Made Of?" href="/en/are-wood-folding-tables-made-of-solid-wood" target="_blank">What are Wood Folding Tables Made Of?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/not-all-wood-folding-tables-are-the-same" target="_blank">Not All Wood Folding Tables are the Same</a></li> </ul> <h3>Folding Table Maintenance &amp; Storage:</h3> <ul> <li><a title="What to do when the top layer of a wood table is cracked and peeling" href="/en/what-to-do-when-the-top-layer-of-a-wood-table-is-cracked-and-peeling" target="_blank">What to do when the top layer of a wood table is cracked and peeling</a></li> <li><a title="How to Store Round Folding Tables" href="/en/how-to-store-round-folding-tables" target="_blank">How to Store Round Folding Tables</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-to-store-rectangle-folding-tables" target="_blank">How to Store Rectangle Folding Tables</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-to-clean-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">How to Clean Plastic Folding Tables</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-to-assemble-a-cruiser-table-cart" target="_blank">How to Assemble a Cruiser Table Cart</a></li> <li><a href="/en/how-many-cruiser-tables-fit-in-a-cruiser-table-cart" target="_blank">How Many Cruiser Tables Fit in a Cruiser Table Cart</a></li> </ul> <h3>Folding Table Reviews:</h3> <ul> <li><a title="McCourt Manufacturing vs. Palmer Snyder Banquet Tables" href="/en/review-mccourt-manufacturing-banquet-tables-vs-palmer-snyder-banquet-tables" target="_blank">McCourt Manufacturing vs. Palmer Snyder Banquet Tables</a></li> <li><a title="Cocktail Tables vs. Cruiser Tables" href="/en/review-cocktail-tables-vs-cruiser-tables" target="_blank">Cocktail Tables vs. Cruiser Tables</a></li> <li><a title="Wood Folding Tables vs. Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/wood-folding-tables-vs-plastic-folding-tables-proscons" target="_blank">Wood Folding Tables vs. Plastic Folding Tables</a></li> </ul> <p>Did we miss any burning questions you may have? Don&rsquo;t be shy &ndash; we don&rsquo;t bite! Tweet us at <a title="Tweet us!" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">@NatlEventSupply</a>, <a title="Like us on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Like our page on Facebook</a> and comment on our wall or send us an email at sales (at) nationaleventsupply.com with your question!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We have a wide selection of plastic folding tables and wood folding tables in stock. If you&rsquo;re interested in obtaining a quote with shipping to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:248 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/is-there-a-canadian-market-for-childrens-event-furniture-rentals Is there a Canadian market for children's event furniture rentals? <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7530" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/wood-table-plastic-folding-chairs-300x225.jpg" alt="Wood table and Plastic Folding Chairs" width="300" height="225"><a title="Special Events Magazine" href="http://specialevents.com/" target="_blank">Special Events Magazine</a> recently wrote an article in their May/June 2014 issue on Youth events. In the article they mention that budgets for children&rsquo;s events are slightly larger than they were two or three years ago. This article got me thinking about children&rsquo;s events and the different kinds of event rental inventory that goes along with them. It had me wondering if there is a Canadian market for children&rsquo;s event furniture rentals.</p> <p>It is pretty safe to say that the inflatables market is alive and well and not going anywhere. While in the United States, and especially in the larger income centers such as New York and Los Angeles, party rental companies offer child-size Chiavari chairs, child-size white resin folding chairs and folding tables, I don&rsquo;t (as often) come across these items in Canada. Why is this? Is it because we&rsquo;re more conservative in spending as a society as a whole? Could it be argued we&rsquo;re more pragmatic in how we choose to spend our money &ndash; preferring to spend it on home equity, investments, and travel experiences rather than extravagant parties for children who may &ndash; or may not &ndash; remember it in the future? Or is it that the vast wealth tends to populate in the United States?</p> <p>I don&rsquo;t currently have children but I suspect that even if I did, I wouldn&rsquo;t be the target market for child-size chairs or tables. In my limited experience, children tend not to sit still long enough to warrant me spending a fairly substantial cost to rent <a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari chairs</a> or <a title="White Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs" target="_blank">white resin folding chairs</a> for them. The pragmatist in me would say my children can sit on the lawn or on <a title="Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">plastic folding chairs</a> along with their friends and friend&rsquo;s parents.</p> <p>At National Event Supply, we don&rsquo;t have a definitive answer to this question. We&rsquo;re anxious to hear what you have to say. At this point in time we&rsquo;ve received a few inquiries regarding child size Chiavari chairs and child size white resin folding chairs but not enough demand to warrant stocking and selling them to the Canadian Market. What are your thoughts on this? Do you have a lot of requests for child-sized event furniture? Do you agree or disagree with my statements? Let me know in the comments. I&rsquo;m eager to hear what you have to say.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you want to be on our insider&rsquo;s list and be first to know when we get new products in stock, <a title="Join our Mailing List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list">join our mailing list</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:247 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-difference-between-a-wholesale-restaurant-supply-store-versus-a-restaurant-supply The difference between a Wholesale Restaurant Supply Store versus a Restaurant Supply <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6878" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/Ovali-Dessert-Plate.png" alt="Ovali Dessert Plate" width="300" height="197">Buying <a title="Restaurant Dishes" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">restaurant dishes</a> and other restaurant supplies is just one of the multitudes of tasks restaurant operators and chefs have to deal with. Figuring out if there&rsquo;s a difference between wholesale restaurant supply stores versus a regular restaurant supply is frankly not high on the list. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re writing this post &ndash; so you don&rsquo;t have to figure it out yourselves.</p> <h3>Wholesale Restaurant Supply Stores:</h3> <ul> <li>Buy direct from factory</li> <li>Stock warehouses full of inventory to avoid shipping delays (as much as possible)</li> <li>Same/next day shipping</li> <li>No large corporations behind them to set pricing on their behalf</li> <li>Better ability to facilitate custom orders with direct relationships to factories</li> <li>In-house brands versus name brands such as Steelite, Dudson, Royal Dalton, Libby, Browne or Oneida</li> <li>Open stock allows most products to be purchased in small or very large quantities</li> <li>Comparable quality items without the multiple markups (sometimes 3 or more markups)</li> </ul> <h3>Restaurant Supply:</h3> <ul> <li>Buy either direct from the Brand manufacturer or through a master distributor for the manufacturer</li> <li>Have an extremely large number of items generally with small quantities in stock</li> <li>Can have same/next day shipping if in stock. If not in stock could be 2-4 weeks or much longer for less prominent dish lines</li> <li>Stock brand names such as Steelite, Dudson, Libby, Oneida, etc and price based on manufacturer&rsquo;s suggested wholesale price</li> <li>Are usually more expensive as a result of major brand name pricing</li> <li>Often have minimum quantities you need to buy &ndash; i.e. buy restaurant dinnerware in case packs</li> </ul> <p>Hopefully this clears up any confusion on the differences amongst the two. Whomever you buy from, make sure regardless of whether they mark themselves as wholesale restaurant supplies, that they offer value for the quality offered, customer service that makes you happy and stock the inventory you require.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in getting a custom quote including shipping on any one of our many restaurant dish lines:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:246 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/tents-in-canada-for-every-occasion Tents in Canada for Every Occasion <p>Tents in Canada are a fantastic option for outdoor events when you want the assurance that no elements will get in the way of the day&rsquo;s activities. Because of this, and because of the seasons the majority of Canada experiences, a large portion of party rental companies have either already invested in tents to rent out or are seriously considering adding in the near future.</p> <p>I found this infographic on the different types of tent options for every occasion. While I don&rsquo;t feel this infographic is nearly inclusive enough on all the different types of tents that exist, it does provide a good overview of why one may choose a frame tent over a pole tent for example. It also showcases additional upsell items that it might make sense to offer as part of your rental inventory. If you have a blog, I&rsquo;d suggest including this on your blog as a way to add additional value to your potential customers. It may help them have a better understanding of the tents and accessories available before they rent.</p> <div class="visually_embed" align="center"><img class="visually_embed_infographic" src="http://thumbnails.visually.netdna-cdn.com/make-it-a-party-with-a-tent_512a974c08758_w540.png" alt="Make it a Party with a Tent!" /></div> <div class="visually_embed_cycle" align="center"> <p><em>Explore more <a href="http://visual.ly/">visuals</a> like this one on the web's largest information design community - <a href="http://visual.ly/">Visually</a>.</em></p> </div> <script id="visually_embed_script_64185" class="visually_embed_script" src="http://a.visual.ly/api/embed/64185?width=540"></script> <p>Additional accessories you should consider promoting to your clients to go along with a tent rental include <a title="Folding Tables" href="/en/tables" target="_blank">folding tables</a> for their event, Chiavari chairs or white resin folding chairs, as well as the different banquet tablecloths that they may need.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning when we have a sale on our special event products and restaurant supplies or when we add a new product line, <a title="Join our Mailing List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list" target="_blank">join our mailing list</a> so you&rsquo;re kept in the loop!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:245 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-wholesale-tablecloths-cost-in-canada How much do Wholesale Tablecloths cost in Canada? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7242" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/black-spandex.gif" alt="Black Spandex Table Cover" width="240" height="238"><a title="Polyester Tablecloths" href="/en/polyester-linens" target="_blank">Polyester tablecloths</a>, especially white polyester tablecloths, are a staple to almost any event. Because they are such a staple, party rental companies, banquet halls, hotels and restaurants are constantly looking for ways to optimize the cost of their polyester tablecloths. Alternatively, <a title="Spandex Table Covers" href="/en/spandex-table-covers" target="_blank">spandex tablecloths</a> have come out as a sleek, clean and contemporary way for banquet tables and cocktail tables to be outfitted. Unfortunately based on our customer feedback, it appears that spandex tablecloths are not only hard to find but often expensive to purchase in Canada. Because we sell folding tables, chiavari chairs and much more to party rental companies, we often get asked for ways they can optimize their costs to help their bottom line. In particular, with polyester &amp; spandex tablecloths we get asked <strong>"How Much do Wholesale Tablecloths cost in Canada?"</strong> This post will attempt to provide you a range of costs for wholesale tablecloths available in Canada.</p> <h3>Wholesale Tablecloth Type: Polyester Tablecloth</h3> <p>Polyester tablecloths are widely used in restaurants, hotels, banquet halls and any other event venue to cover folding or restaurant tables and provide an aesthetically pleasing background for the food, atmosphere and event d&eacute;cor. Polyester tablecloths come in a variety of sizes specifically designed to meet different folding table dimensions and shapes. On average you can find that regardless of colour, a polyester tablecloth will range in price from $12.95 CDN to $69.95 CDN (not including taxes and shipping). The range in price is due to the size of tablecloth purchased, how the hem is finished and the weight of fabric material.</p> <h3>Wholesale Tablecloth Type: Spandex Tablecloth</h3> <p>Spandex tablecloths are easy to maintain, sleek tablecovers that are quickly becoming the new normal for cocktail receptions, buffet tables and a multitude of other variations. The most common sizes for spandex tablecloths include a 6ft rectangle spandex tablecloth, an 8ft rectangle spandex tablecloth and a high cruiser table spandex tablecloth. On average, regardless of colour, a spandex tablecloth will range in price from $19.95 to $89.95 CDN (not including taxes and shipping). The range in price is due to the size of tablecloth purchased, how the hem is finished and the weight of fabric material.</p> <p>National Event Supply announced a <a title="Introducing our New Event Linens" href="/en/introducing-our-new-line-of-wholesale-linens" target="_blank">new line of event linens in March</a>. We offer a variety of styles and colours of spandex and polyester tablecloths that should provide you with quality for the price.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in obtaining a custom quote including shipping to the location of your choice:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:244 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/7-point-checklist-before-starting-a-catering-business 7 point checklist before starting a catering business <p><a href="http://en.jimleeeventos.com/" target="_blank"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7502" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/amuse-bouche-jim-lee-events-300x216.jpg" alt="Amuse Bouche Spoons" width="300" height="216"></a></p> <p align="center">Image Source: <a href="http://en.jimleeeventos.com/" target="_blank">Jim Lee Eventos</a></p> <p>If you&rsquo;re a foodservice operator chances are you&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to invent yourself, stay top of mind to consumers, and stay ahead of your competition. Creating a catering arm to your business could be a lucrative and exciting opportunity to consider. Every day is a different challenge for caterers and you&rsquo;re constantly up to date with food and industry trends. Ensuring you have the tools necessary to make the transition from restaurant to caterer is vital. This blog post provides a checklist of 7 things restaurants and foodservice professionals should consider before starting a catering business.</p> <ul> <li>What type of catering do you plan to provide? Do you plan to be off premise, on premise, third party, full service, drop off, mobile / food trucks? Keep in mind that if you&rsquo;re a restaurant with a specific style you need to ensure the type of catering offered works well with your restaurant style. For example Takeout/drop off/Third party/mobile catering lends itself to fast food &amp; fast casual restaurants while Off Premise and On Premise lend itself to casual dining, family/buffet and fine dining</li> <li>Where do you find service &amp; culinary staff? Often servers aren&rsquo;t serving as their career and so availability can often be trying. Make sure you have a good rapport with staffing agencies or other caterers across the country. Often your slow season doesn&rsquo;t coincide with theirs and those that are willing can serve events across the country.</li> <li>Do you have the proper licenses in place? Make sure to check with your municipality to ensure you have any or all of the following licenses: the Liquor Sales License with catering endorsement, Off premise catering license, insurance coverage, business license, special event liquor license, health inspections, insurance coverage, food handler certificate etc.</li> <li>Do you plan on serving liquor and if so, how do you plan on offering liquor? Full bar, beer &amp; wine only, mixer packages, will you choose a corkage fee?, cash bar, package vs. consumption</li> <li>Do you want to own your own equipment or outsource (rent) only? If you want to own, where can you find the <a title="Catering Supplies" href="/en/serveware" target="_blank">catering supplies</a> including serving platters, serving bowls, porcelain dinnerware, <a title="Stainless Steel Flatware" href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">stainless steel flatware</a>? If you want to rent, who do you know or who can you build a relationship with in the party rental industry?</li> <li>How can you ensure food sanitation and safety when transporting food to the middle of the woods for instance?</li> <li>Do your menus include options for religious (kosher or halal), vegetarian or vegan, sustainable, allergies, organic?</li> </ul> <p>An additional item to consider &ndash; ensure your customer is prepared for the service charge &ndash; you need to remind them they are paying for a moving restaurant and that includes the cost per hour for servers and other wait staff.</p> <p>Hopefully this blog post provided you with some food for thought to begin working through the steps necessary to starting a catering business.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote for any of our supplies for catering including folding tables, serving platters &amp; bowls or stainless steel flatware:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:243 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/10-restaurant-insights-that-have-inspired-us-in-2014 10 Restaurant Insights That Have Inspired Us in 2014 <p>Can these short snippets of foodservice and restaurant operations wisdom make you think differently about your work?</p> <p>This is our 2014 collection of the best of the best quotes we have uncovered so far. Some quotes touch on restaurant growth and food costs, others talk about working relationships and nutrition. We've also included a timeless quote from Julia Child. There&rsquo;s a little bit of entertainment and inspirational thoughts in here for everyone. Enjoy!</p> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7474" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/Alan-Phillips.jpg" alt="Alan Phillips" width="232" height="190"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <h4>Alan Philips, Vice President of food and beverage for Morgans Hotel Group</h4> <p>"As you ponder the decision to expand your business, you will inevitably come to what I call "the expansion dilemma," and one of my favorite stories sums this dilemma up perfectly. There was once a big executive who went on vacation to an island. He was on the beach and saw a small shack where the local fisherman and his family were eating lunch. The fisherman invited the executive to join them. When the executive tried the fish, he was amazed. It was the best fish he had ever eaten. He told the fisherman that he should sell the fish. The fisherman asked how to do that, and the executive explained that first he should get a bunch of boats and start selling to the other islands, and then, after a while, build a factory and start shipping all over the world.</p> <p>"And then what?" the fisherman asked.</p> <p>The executive said, "Then you can sell your business and do whatever you want all day."</p> <p>And the fisherman replied, "I already do that." Bottom line? Everyone has his or her own taste for life."</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7485" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/Curtis-Stone.jpg" alt="Curtis Stone" width="300" height="400"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <h4>Curtis Stone, Celebrity Chef, Author &amp; Television Personality</h4> <p>"I've recently opened my dream restaurant, Maude, in Beverly Hills, with a market-driven, prix-fixe menu that changes monthly with the seasons. One of my chefs, Brandon Difiglio, and I developed the Duck Duck Goose ravioli dish together for Maude's very first menu, and it has become somewhat of a signature dish.</p> <p>I think the relationship you have with the people you work with and how you can develop dishes together and push each other that bit further is really interesting. Brandon and I worked really closely on this dish and bounced ideas off each other, then tested and retested it until we came up with the perfect combination of duck egg, smoked goose fat, and, of course, freshly made ravioli."</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7486" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/Julia-Sweeney-Elizabeth-Somer.jpg" alt="Julia Sweeney Elizabeth Somer" width="200" height="402"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <h4>FirstWeFeast&rsquo;s Columnist Julia Sweeney &amp; Elizabeth Somer, MA, RD, Author</h4> <p>"Why does sugar make us feel giddy and terrible? If we want to feel better, are carbs our friend or foe? Should we mainline bananas because they're serotonin-rich? Ultimately, how does what we eat really impact our happiness? To supplement our own research, we spoke to an expert on the matter, Elizabeth Somer, MA, RD, who has written several books on the subject, including Food &amp; Mood and Eat Your Way to Happiness. Somer confirmed the little knowledge we already knew to be true: What we're putting into our bodies has a profound, holistic impact on our emotions. "There has been a growing body of evidence, both animal studies and human studies, to support that we really are what we eat, physically and mentally," she said. "And, that makes sense considering that the only place where the brain gets its building blocks is from the diet."</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/Julia-Child.jpg" alt="Julia Child" width="600" height="826"></p> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7491" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/Anthony-Bourdain.jpg" alt="Anthony Bourdain" width="280" height="280"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <h4>Anthony Bourdain, From Parts Unknown</h4> <p>On caipirinhas: "What's magical about this cocktail is the first taste, it's like I don't know, man, it's a little too something. Then like that second sip, it's like oh, that's kind of good. Then the third sip, it's where are my pants."</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7493" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/Grant-Van-Gameren-266x300.jpg" alt="Grant Van Gameren" width="266" height="300"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <h4>Grant van Gameren, Chef/Owner, Bar Isabel with Commentary from Ian Harrison, Eater Montreal</h4> <p>On Vacay.ca&rsquo;s Top 50 Canadian restaurants list controversy: "I thought it was a pretty solid top 50 list and we here at Isabel are pumped to be included. But I also think Au Pied de Cochon should be on any top list in Canada. It's an institution, and from my experiences, continues to make amazing food and evolve." Van Gameren went on to add that new establishments, unfairly, often trump older institutions and that "perhaps we have so many great restaurants in Canada that we [need] a top 100."</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7495" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/David-Chang-300x200.jpg" alt="David Chang" width="300" height="200"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <h4>David Chang, Chef and Entrepreneur</h4> <p>On his belief Toronto has a brilliant future as a culinary destination: "It's got a larger population than Chicago, but I don't think anyone would disagree that Chicago's got a better food scene. Why not Toronto? What's preventing Toronto from elevating to the next level? And elevating doesn't have to be fine dining or something. It's just finding its voice and being the best at that."</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7496" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/Bob-Conway.jpg" alt="Bob Conway" width="300" height="300"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <h4>Bob Conway, owner of Packhouse</h4> <p>Explaining why he implemented a no tipping policy at his restaurant: &ldquo;We wanted our servers to participate in our productivity by giving them reasonable compensation based on sales. It takes the whim of the customers out of it."</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7497" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/Myca-Ferrer-300x200.jpg" alt="Myca Ferrer" width="300" height="200"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <h4>Myca Ferrer, sales and marketing manager, Ping Pong Dim Sum</h4> <p>How Restaurant Ping Pong uses tally sheets for customers to mark their order with mini-surveys to market to educated urbanite foodies: &ldquo;People can check off if they&rsquo;re in a rush; if they&rsquo;re celebrating something; if they want a little bit of privacy; if they&rsquo;re thirsty, to keep the drinks coming,&rdquo; Ferrer says. This questionnaire helps wait staff gauge what kind of experience the guest is looking for and guarantee services that will meet these needs.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7498" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/David-Scott-Peters-199x300.jpg" alt="David Scott Peters" width="199" height="300"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <h4>David Scott Peters, founder of TheRestaurantExpert.com</h4> <p>On questions to ask vendors to control food costs: &ldquo;If I promise to buy this many tons of this product, can you give me a better price?&rdquo; and &ldquo;Do you have a similar product of the same quality that I can purchase for a cheaper price?&rdquo; In vendor negotiations, it&rsquo;s important that operators do not risk quality.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p>Do you have any favourite motivational or inspirational quotes that weren&rsquo;t on the list? Let us know in the comments.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in signing up for our mailing list to receive information on restaurant supply promotions and new product launches, <a title="Join our Mailing List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:242 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-durability-of-a-plastic-banquet-table The Durability of a Plastic Banquet Table <p>For the past 357 days we&rsquo;ve been testing the long term durability of our <a title="Wood Banquet Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">wood banquet tables</a> and <a title="Plastic Banquet Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic banquet tables</a>. You can find the entire blog post series here: <a title="Long Term Banquet Table Test Post 1" href="/en/long-term-plastic-folding-table-and-wood-folding-table-outdoor-durability-test" target="_blank">post 1</a>, <a title="Long Term Banquet Table Test Post 2" href="/en/long-term-plastic-folding-table-and-wood-folding-table-outdoor-durability-test-day-14" target="_blank">post 2</a>, <a title="Long Term Banquet Table Test Post 3" href="/en/long-term-plastic-folding-table-and-wood-folding-table-outdoor-durability-test-day-52" target="_blank">post 3</a>, and <a title="Long Term Banquet Table Test Post 4" href="/en/long-term-plastic-folding-table-and-wood-folding-table-outdoor-durability-test-day-88" target="_blank">post 4</a>. We wanted to understand how the outdoor elements affected our tables to get a better understanding of their quality and durability for commercial use. So, to test their durability, we left them outside over the harsh Canadian winter to see how they&rsquo;d do. We&rsquo;ve now reached the conclusion of the testing.</p> <p>After more than 11 months and 23 days, 357 days, 8568 hours, 514,080 minutes, or 30,844,800 seconds of being out in the elements here&rsquo;s what we can report on the NES 4ft wood folding table:</p> <p>Don&rsquo;t leave it out in the elements for this long. This table top will not survive.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/wood-table-fail.jpg" alt="Wood Table Fail" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>That&rsquo;s obviously a natural occurrence given it is made of layers of wood.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/wood-table-top-separating.jpg" alt="Wood Table Top Separating" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>What we can say is that the legs of the wood banquet tables are virtually rust free given how many days these folding table legs were exposed to rain, sun, and snow&hellip;lots and lots and lots of snow. There&rsquo;s a bit of rust on the bolts and around some (not all) of the joints but the legs are still functional allowing them to be folded out and back in with ease.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/wood-table-legs-pass.jpg" alt="Wood Table Legs Pass" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>After more than 11 months and 23 days, 357 days, 8568 hours, 514,080 minutes, or 30,844,800 seconds of being out in the elements here&rsquo;s what we can report on the NES 4ft plastic folding table:</p> <p>This table is TOUGH, durable and means business. It was right there next to the wood folding table and besides the tabletop being dirty there&rsquo;s very little to no lasting damage done to the table.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/plastic-test-table.jpg" alt="Plastic Banquet Table" width="450" height="600"></p> <p>And with a magic eraser, it looks as good as new.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/plastic-table-good-as-new.jpg" alt="Plastic Table Good as New" width="600" height="600"></p> <p>The legs had even less rust than the wood table did and had no issues with setup or tear down of the table.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/plastic-table-underside.jpg" alt="Plastic Table Underside" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>This test confirmed that we have durable banquet tables with plastic banquet tables capable of withstanding 357 days (almost a full year!) in extreme weather conditions (at times) without damage to the table.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a custom quote on any one of our NES Reliable Plastic Banquet Tables:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:241 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/do-nes-reliable-bistro-chairs-stack-with-grosfillex-miami-bistro-chairs Do NES Reliable Bistro Chairs Stack with Grosfillex Miami Bistro Chairs? <p>When potential customers encounter our NES Reliable Bistro Chair they often think we&rsquo;re reselling Grosfillex&rsquo;s Miami Bistro Chair.</p> <p>Why?</p> <p>Because they look so similar in their designs and have similar names.</p> <div class="mdblogleft"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/nes-reliable-bistro-chair.png" alt="NES Reliable Bistro Chair" width="300" height="450"></div> <div class="mdblogright"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/grosfillex-miami-bistro-chair.png" alt="Grosfillex Miami Bistro Chair" width="300" height="450"></div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p>The question we get asked the second most often is:</p> <h4>Do NES Reliable Bistro Chairs stack with Grosfillex Miami Bistro Chairs?</h4> <p>Grosfillex&rsquo;s chair is a slightly bigger chair so the stacking with the NES bistro chair isn&rsquo;t optimal however the chairs DO stack.</p> <h3>NES Reliable Bistro Chair Stacked on Top of Grosfillex Miami Bistro Chair</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/grosfillex-nes-bistro-interstacked.jpg" alt="Grosfillex and NES Bistro Chair Interstacked" width="450" height="450"></p> <p>We&rsquo;d rather be honest with you then you buy a number of NES Reliable Bistro Chairs thinking they&rsquo;ll stack perfectly with your existing Grosfillex chairs. While they aren&rsquo;t perfect, they do still stack.</p> <p>Alternatively, the NES Reliable Bistro Chairs stack perfectly with one another.</p> <h3>NES Reliable Bistro Chairs Stacked Together</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/nes-reliable-bistro-chairs-stacked.jpg" alt="NES Reliable Bistro Chairs Stacked" width="450" height="600"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you have Grosfillex Miami Bistro Chairs, a 3&rdquo; gap between chairs is OK with you, and you&rsquo;re interested in a quote of our Bistro Chairs including wholesale pricing and volume discounts:</p> </div> <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:240 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/a-year-in-review-top-10-blog-posts-of-2014-so-far A Year in Review: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2014 (So Far) <p>2014 has been an exciting year for the National Event Supply Blog. We announced 5 new products and 3 new product lines including the 4.75" straight sloped bowl, 13.125" flat pizza plate, 11.125" square plate, propane patio heaters, a new <a title="Folding Chair Dolly" href="/en/new-folding-chair-dolly-in-stock" target="_blank">folding chair dolly</a> that seamlessly transfers from grass to pavement, a new line of <a title="Wholesale Tablecloths" href="/en/introducing-our-new-line-of-wholesale-linens" target="_blank">wholesale tablecloths</a> and crystal stemware. We were awarded Canadian Rental Association Ontario Division&rsquo;s <a title="Supplier of the Year" href="/en/national-event-supply-named-canadian-rental-association-ontario-divisions-supplier-of-the-year" target="_blank">Supplier of the year</a>. We invested in expanding our market as a restaurant supply in Toronto. We introduced a brand new site design and enhanced functionality including the ability to buy products online. We launched the NES Reliable Rhino <a title="Plastic Banquet Table" href="/en/new-product-alert-nes-reliable-rhino-plastic-banquet-tables" target="_blank">Plastic Banquet Table</a> collection &ndash; a proprietary folding table line manufactured to compete with MityLite ABS Plastic Tables at a 50% lower cost. We provided comprehensive coverage of the Rental Show 2014, the world's largest party rental, equipment rental and tool rental conference.</p> <p>Over the course of the year thus far, more than twenty-five hundred readers visited our site. So what were the most popular posts of the first half of 2014?</p> <p>10. <a title="How Strong are 60inch Round Plastic Folding Tables?" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-60-inch-plastic-round-folding-table-hold" target="_blank">How Strong are 60inch Round Plastic Folding Tables</a>?</p> <p>9. <a title="What to Expect at The Rental Show" href="/en/what-to-expect-at-the-rental-show" target="_blank">What to Expect at The Rental Show</a></p> <p>8. <a title="It's Radiant Orchid! #2014ColorOfTheYear" href="/en/its-radiant-orchid-2014coloroftheyear" target="_blank">It's Radiant Orchid! #2014ColorOfTheYear</a></p> <p>7. <a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs vs. Wood Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs-vs-wood-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Resin Chiavari Chairs vs. Wood Chiavari Chairs</a></p> <p>6. <a title="How Much Weight Can Plastic Folding Tables Hold?" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-plastic-folding-tables-hold" target="_blank">How Much Weight Can Plastic Folding Tables Hold?</a></p> <p>5. <a title="Where to Buy Wedding Linens Direct in Canada" href="/en/where-to-buy-wedding-linens-direct-in-canada" target="_blank">Where to Buy Wedding Linens Direct in Canada</a></p> <p>4. <a title="How Much Weight Can a White Resin Folding Chair Hold?" href="/en/how-much-do-wedding-folding-chairs-cost-in-canada" target="_blank">How Much Weight Can a White Resin Folding Chair Hold?</a></p> <p>3. <a title="How Much do Wedding Folding Chairs Cost in Canada?" href="/en/how-much-do-wedding-folding-chairs-cost-in-canada" target="_blank">How Much do Wedding Folding Chairs Cost in Canada? </a></p> <p>2. <a title="How Much Do Chiavari Chairs Cost to Buy?" href="/en/how-much-do-chiavari-chairs-cost-to-buy-in-canada" target="_blank">How Much Do Chiavari Chairs Cost to Buy?</a></p> <p>1. <a title="The Best Restaurant Supplies Store in Toronto" href="/en/who-are-the-best-restaurant-equipment-supplies-stores-in-toronto-ontario" target="_blank">The Best Restaurant Supplies Store in Toronto</a></p> <p>Did your favorite posts from the past 6 months make this list? If not, share them in the comments below -- and on social media!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving emails when we introduce a new product to our expanding inventory, <a title="Join our Mailing List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list" target="_blank">Join Our Mailing List</a> (you can unsubscribe at any time &ndash; no pressure).</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:239 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-store-round-folding-tables How to Store Round Folding Tables <p>If you are a party rental company, a banquet hall or a hotel, chances are you have a number of <a title="Round Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">round folding tables</a> in your inventory. With the need for ample storage, one of the questions we often get asked is:</p> <h1>&ldquo;How to Store Round Folding Tables&rdquo;</h1> <p>There are four different ways to store round folding tables, with some dependent on storage space and how the <a title="Folding Banquet Tables" href="/en/tables" target="_blank">folding banquet tables</a> will be used. Check them out below:</p> <h3>Stored on Folding Table Racking</h3> <p>This type of round folding table storage is great when you have a warehouse, and want to minimize the amount of space your folding tables take up. Folding table racking can be stacked up to 3 racks high on top of one another, removed via a forklift and then wheeled (via swivel wheels) onto your truck. They hold 9-10 round folding tables.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/storing-round-folding-tables.png" alt="Storing Round Folding Tables" width="500" height="500"></p> <h3>Stored on Skids</h3> <p>If folding table racking isn&rsquo;t for you, you can choose to buy skids and stack the tables on top of one another. We do this with our <a title="Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">wood folding tables</a> as they are manufactured and shipped to us without boxes. Generally, 4&rsquo; (48&rdquo; round) folding tables we would stack no more than 20 tables high (we don&rsquo;t stack any tables in our warehouse more than 20 tables high to avoid any damage), 5&rsquo; round folding tables we would stack 18-20 tables high and 6&rsquo; round folding tables we would stack 16 tables high. We stack them (wrapped in twos of tops touching tops) with table rails touching table rails. The tables can then be moved onto a truck (if need be) with a pallet truck.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/tables-stored-on-skid.jpg" alt="Tables Stored on Skid" width="371" height="500"></p> <h3>Stored on the Folding Table Edge</h3> <p>If you don&rsquo;t plan to transport the tables very often, or don&rsquo;t mind the extra labour involved, you can also store round folding tables on their sides (or edges as they are more often known). This type of storage ensures that the table doesn&rsquo;t have any extra weight on it which prevents damage. It can be a bit more of a hassle as your employees would need to ensure they&rsquo;re properly skidded for transport to events but this option doesn&rsquo;t take up as much square footage as some of the other options.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/stored-on-edge.jpg" alt="Stored on Edge" width="247" height="500"></p> <h3>Stored in a Round Table Cart</h3> <p>A <a title="Round Table Cart" href="/en/nes-round-table-cart" target="_blank">Round Table Cart</a> also known as a Round Table Dolly holds round folding tables on a maneuverable wheeled cart. With four locking swivel wheels, these carts generally can hold 4ft (48&rdquo;), 5ft (60&rdquo;), and/or 6ft (72&rdquo;) round folding tables. The capacity of these carts vary in the size of the table but the general rule is 10 folding tables per cart.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-medium" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/RoundTableCartEmptyL-300x188.jpg" alt="Round Folding Table Cart" width="300" height="188"></p> <p>Since each method is a matter of personal preference we don&rsquo;t tend to state whether we feel one option is better than the other. There are party rental companies who swear by folding table racks and those that swear by round table carts. It goes back to the <a title="Wood Folding Table vs Plastic Folding Table" href="/en/wood-folding-tables-vs-plastic-folding-tables-proscons" target="_blank">wood vs. plastic folding table</a> debate. We hope this post helped showcase the different options you have available to store your round folding tables so you can preserve your investment for years to come.</p> <p>Are there any ways to store round folding tables that we&rsquo;ve missed? Let us know in the comments!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in obtaining a custom shipping quote for our NES Round Table Cart:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:238 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-product-alert-nes-reliable-rhino-plastic-banquet-tables New Product Alert: NES Reliable Rhino Plastic Banquet Tables <p>We&rsquo;ve been hard at work sourcing new products for our customer base. Because our customer base commonly uses our folding tables for banquets and events, we wanted to provide more options for those that like heavy duty plastic folding tables such as Mity-Lite ABS tables.</p> <h1>We are excited to announce the NES Reliable Rhino <a title="Plastic Banquet Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-rhino-plastic-folding-banquet-tables" target="_blank">Plastic Banquet Tables</a></h1> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7437" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/rhino-plastic-banquet-tables.jpg" alt="Plastic Banquet Tables" width="350" height="203">These tables will work perfectly for banquets and events because they are easy to clean, extremely durable and deliver both a product as well as a return on investment that party rental companies, hotels and banquet halls will love.</p> <h3>Here&rsquo;s an overview of what to expect from these highly durable tables:</h3> <ul> <li>Available as a 5ft (60&rdquo;) Round, 6ft x 30&rdquo; Rectangle, or 8ft x 30&rdquo; Rectangle</li> <li>Steel legs and frame</li> <li>SGS tested and approved for 2400 lbs. capacity</li> <li>Weather resistant and low maintenance</li> <li>Rounded corners help to avoid damage</li> <li>Easy to set up and take down</li> <li>Stain-resistant surfaces won't crack or splinter</li> <li>Heat and water resistant</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Wholesale pricing for these tables starts at $124.95 and volume discounts apply. If you&rsquo;re interested in obtaining a custom quote including shipping to the location of your choice:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:237 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/5-must-read-books-for-foodservice-operators-chefs-this-summer 5 Must-Read Books for Foodservice Operators & Chefs This Summer <p>With the weather finally turning a corner in Canada (HELLO 32&deg;C in Toronto!), we&rsquo;ve got summer reading on our minds. With that in mind, I surveyed some of our amazing restaurant and caterer customers to find out their best recommendations for foodservice summer reads. Here&rsquo;s what we came up with to keep you entertained at the cottage, at the beach or on a sunny patio during a day off. We&rsquo;d love to hear what your favourite foodservice books are so <a title="Tweet Us" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweet us</a> or <a title="Comment on our Facebook Page" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">comment on our Facebook page</a> so we can all pick up a copy to read.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/momofuku.jpg" alt="Momofuku" width="300" height="300"></p> <h3>Momofuku (By David Chang &amp; Peter Meehan)</h3> <p>Written by the chef of the award-winning restaurants by the same name, Chef David Chang relays with his rise to superstardom, as well as the perils and pitfalls that marked his rise. This book portrays both the story and the recipes behind the cuisine that has revolutionized cooking with his bold Asian flavours and impeccable ingredients. As stated by Amazon &ndash; &ldquo;this is a must-read for anyone who loves food&rdquo;.</p> <p><a title="Read Reviews of Momofuku" href="http://www.amazon.ca/Momofuku-David-Chang/dp/030745195X/ref=pd_sim_b_7?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=0KMMYPKRY8Q0RYXW4AW6" target="_blank">Read reviews of Momofuku</a></p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/the-flavour-bible.jpg" alt="The Flavour Bible" width="300" height="300"></p> <h3>The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America&rsquo;s Most Imaginative Chefs (By Karen Page &amp; Andrew Dornenburg)</h3> <p>Surveying dozens of leading chefs&rsquo; combined experience in top restaurants across the country, these authors create the go-to guide to coaxing the greatest possible flavour from any ingredient. Ingredient entries in the thousands, organized alphabetically and cross-referenced, provide a spectacular encyclopedia of flavour combinations. Featuring tips, first-hand stories and signature dishes from some of America&rsquo;s most imaginative chefs, it was named a winner of the 2009 James Beard Book Award for Best Book: Reference and Scholarship.</p> <p><a title="Reviews for The Flavour Bible" href="http://www.amazon.ca/The-Flavor-Bible-Creativity-Imaginative/dp/0316118400/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b" target="_blank">Read reviews for The Flavor Bible</a></p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/what-to-drink-with-what-you-eat.jpg" alt="What to Drink with What You Eat" width="300" height="300"></p> <h3>What to Drink with What You Eat: The Definitive Guide to Pairing Food with Wine, Beer, Spirits, Coffee, Tea - Even Water - Based on Expert Advice from America's Best Sommeliers (By Andrew Dornenburg, Karen Page &amp; Michael Sofronski)</h3> <p>A fantastic read for any &ldquo;business-focused&rdquo; foodservice operator that lacks proper sommelier training. What to Drink with What You Eat is the definitive guide to matching food and drink and includes pragmatic advice from the best wine sommeliers and chefs in America. Though the majority of this book is focused on wine, there are matches for a variety of other beverages. Provide a value add to your customers (and a sneaky upsell as well) by utilizing this guide to pair alcohol with your specials and/or entr&eacute;es.</p> <p><a title="Reviews for What to Drink with What You Eat" href="http://www.amazon.ca/What-Drink-You-Eat-Definitive/dp/0821257188/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c" target="_blank">Read Reviews for What to Drink with What You Eat</a></p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/remarkable-service.jpg" alt="Remarkable Service" width="300" height="300"></p> <h3>Remarkable Service: A Guide to Winning and Keeping Customers for Servers, Managers, and Restaurant Owners (By The Culinary Institute of America)</h3> <p>Restaurants must distinguish themselves in a market oversaturated with competition by offering consistent, high quality service. This book addresses the service needs for a wide range of dining types &ndash; fast-casual, fine dining and even catering operations. This is the best guide to service and hospitality on the market and provides foodservice operators, as well as their servers and managers the tips they need to stand out from their competition and win customer loyalty instead of customer satisfaction.</p> <p><a title="Reviews for Remarkable Service" href="http://www.amazon.ca/Remarkable-Service-Customers-Managers-Restaurant/dp/0470197404/ref=sr_1_38?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1401137871&amp;sr=1-38&amp;keywords=customer+service" target="_blank">Read Reviews for Remarkable Service</a></p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/lessons-in-service.jpg" alt="Lessons in Service" width="300" height="300"></p> <h3>Lessons in Service from Charlie Trotter (By Ed Lawler)</h3> <p>Charlie Trotter&rsquo;s name has become synonymous with outstanding service in the restaurant industry. Trotter has perfected the subtle relationship between food, wine, ambiance and service and has trained his staff to his exacting standards. In Lessons in Service from Charlie Trotter, the author details the secrets behind Trotter&rsquo;s success and shows other restaurants and businesses how to improve their levels of service.</p> <p><a title="Reviews for Lessons in Service" href="http://www.amazon.ca/Lessons-Service-Charlie-Trotter-Edmund/dp/1580083153/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c" target="_blank">Read Reviews for Lessons in Service from Charlie Trotter</a></p> <p>We could go on and on with the thought provoking books we found. What other books would you add to the list?</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in getting news and alerts when we have sales or new products in stock, <a title="Join our Mailing List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list" target="_blank">join our mailing list</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:236 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-tent-manufacturers-in-canada The Best Tent Manufacturers in Canada <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7424" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/tent-manufacturers-300x225.jpg" alt="Tent Manufacturers" width="300" height="225">There are many events especially in Canada that may opt to be outdoors and want the assurance that regardless of the weather, their event can continue as planned. Because of this, tent rentals are vastly popular &ndash; especially in climates such as ours that experience different changes in season, weather and temperature. If you&rsquo;re in the market to purchase tents &ndash; whether they be pop up tents or portable fabric structures knowing the best tent manufacturers to look into can help get a head start on your research and due diligence.</p> <h1>The Best Tent Manufacturers in Canada</h1> <h3>1. <a title="Warner Shelter Systems Limited" href="http://www.wssl.com/" target="_blank">Warner Shelter Systems Limited (WSSL)</a>:</h3> <p>Located in Calgary, Alberta, WSSL was founded in 1970 by Kurt Ehrich Warner, and Gery Warner. WSSL has designed and manufactured quality award winning tents and fabric clad portable structures for over 40 years. WSSL specializes in Peak Marquee Tents, Peak Pole Tents, Twin Peak Pole Tents, Arabesque Tent &amp; Joining System, Dome Stagecover, Tent-X-Span Fabric Structures, MOD Series Tents, and GIGA-SPAN Structures. They also welcome the opportunity to manufacture custom &amp; specialty tents.</p> <h3>2. <a title="Tentnology" href="http://www.tentnology.com/" target="_blank">Tentnology</a>:</h3> <p>Located Vancouver, British Columbia, Tentnology was originally established by Gery Warner as Warner Shelter Corp. In 1990, a share exchange took place and Gery Warner separated from Warner Shelter Systems and has been independent ever since. Tentnology has continued to develop, and innovate new, and original patented fabric structures and event tents, and is a world leader in the portable shelter industry. They specialize in manufacturing Matrix-Marquee tents, SaddleSpan tents, Mega tents, Poleadion tents, Bumbershoot &amp; Preso tents, TSpan tents, Tranpeze Tents, and Uni Slope tents.</p> <h3>3. <a title="Ideal Canopy Tent &amp; Structure ltd" href="http://www.idealcanopy.com/" target="_blank">Ideal Canopy Tent &amp; Structure Ltd</a>:</h3> <p>Located in Delta, BC Ideal Canopy was founded by Rajbir Jhand in the fall of 1996. In the beginning, he operated the company with a single employee assisting in the fabrication of a variety of camping supplies in the back of a small suburban Vancouver workshop. After 13 years of attention to detail Ideal Canopy employs a staff of more than 20+ people to build North America&rsquo;s finest engineered temporary tents and shelters. Ideal Canopy specializes in Marquee Tents, Megaframe Tents, Single Arch Structures, Web Truss Structures and Side Access Shelters.</p> <h3>4. <a title="Fiesta Tents Ltd" href="http://www.fiesta.ca/" target="_blank">Fiesta Tents Ltd</a>:</h3> <p>With their manufacturing arm located in Montreal, Quebec, David Murray, current president of Fiesta Tents Ltd., founded Portable Stalling Inc., in 1977 which supplied tents and horse stalls for horse shows throughout Quebec and Ontario. As a result for frequent requests for event tents, the company expanded its business in 1982 to include party tents and changed their name to Tents for Events. In 1992 after the acquisition of another tent company they rebranded to Fiesta Tents Ltd. They are leading tent manufacturers of marquees, clear span tent structures and canopies for all types of functions. We offer models ranging from small 10' x 10' marquee tents to expandable 60'-wide clear span tent structures.</p> <h3>5. <a title="Commercial Tent" href="http://www.commercialtent.com/" target="_blank">Commercial Tent</a>:</h3> <p>Located in Sussex, New Brunswick, Commercial Tent has been in the tent manufacturing business for over 25 years. They offer full customization services for all new tents allowing you the ability to create the size and colour needed on their different styles of tents. They also offer high-quality used tent options for sale and offer full warranty coverage on all new and used tents.</p> <h3>6. <a title="Impact Canopy" href="http://www.impactcanopy.com/" target="_blank">Impact Canopies</a>:</h3> <p>Impact Canopies Canada Inc, formally called Caravan Canopies Canada Inc was formed in 1999. They have a 10 year history of manufacturing and distributing all qualities and styles of Pop Up Canopies and Pop Up Canopy Accessories. To expand into the US and global market, in 2006 Impact Images Inc, based in California was formed to manufacture and distribute Instant Canopies and Instant Canopy Accessories. Today, they have a wide range of shapes and styles of pop up tents including domes and marquees, as well as marketing equipment such as flags, signs and banners.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>While we don&rsquo;t have any event tents for sale, we sell all other items related to events including <a title="Folding Banquet Tables" href="/en/tables" target="_blank">folding banquet tables</a> and <a title="Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">plastic folding chairs</a>. If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about some of our event staples, <a title="Download our Tables &amp; Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download our Tables &amp; Chairs Catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:235 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/lessons-learned-from-the-2014-national-restaurant-association-show Lessons Learned from the 2014 National Restaurant Association Show <p>Jonathan and I recently attended the National Restaurant Association&rsquo;s tradeshow in Chicago, IL to learn more about the foodservice and restaurant industry including the trends that are occurring, what&rsquo;s new and innovative in the industry and any additional education we could learn on the industry. As a <a title="Restaurant Supply Store in Toronto" href="/en/" target="_blank">restaurant supply store in Toronto</a>, we thought it best to see what the largest restaurant show had to offer our customers and potential prospects. We toured both the tradeshow floor to see exhibitors such as Steelite, Oneida, Dudson, Mitylite and Lenox as well as attended some sessions of interest. Here are some of the lessons learned from the show:</p> <h3>1. One of the most important marketing tools next to your menu is your website.</h3> <p>Ensuring you have fantastic pictures of your food on your page will help ensure you differentiate yourself from the multitudes of restaurants in your area. Showcasing beautiful photos of your food enhances the likelihood of a potential customer choosing your restaurant over another. We attended a session called &ldquo;Food Selfie&rdquo; that featured a food photographer on how to take the best pictures for your website. While I think that the session could have been done better to provide more value some of the greatest tips learned from this session include: the quality of light is the most important factor next to what camera you use to ensure a great photo &ndash; and the sun is the best quality of light. Make sure to pre-visualize your shot in your head and keep a portfolio of magazine / web images that appeal to you as a reference. And finally play around with the angle at which you shoot the photograph as well as the textures in the photograph to ensure the photo doesn&rsquo;t become too one dimensional.</p> <h3>2. Online restaurant reviews are a hot topic in the industry.</h3> <p>What I heard continuously (and quite unfortunately) is with the apparent freedom of digital anonymity, often the review tends to go past the point of civility. While sitting in a fascinating &ldquo;He Said/She Said Session&rdquo; other restaurant operators both independent and large multinationals chimed in how they combat the negative reviews that might be received. One session attendee, an independent restaurant operator, has seen a lot of traffic (both web traffic and actual customers) from sites such as Yelp, Groupon, and OpenTable. A specific person has been allocated to monitor all the different sites that reviews can be written on. They then collate all reviews (both negative AND positive) and have incorporated the &ldquo;hits and misses&rdquo; into their weekly meetings with their entire front and back of house staff. This approach has not only given them the ability to actively respond to any negative reviews to thank them for their frankness but also allows them to look for trends. It can be hard to hear but if you keep getting a review saying your salmon is too dry &ndash; that is a great opportunity to take the review into consideration and better your restaurant. This operator showed how phenomenally they&rsquo;ve addressed reviews to grow the restaurant and turn negatives into positives based on how the issues are dealt with. Another operator has helped train their staff to proactively identify issues so that an issue isn&rsquo;t left to fester once a diner leaves the restaurant. The staff look for cues such as a meal not being finished, a takeout container not request or feedback that the meal was &ldquo;just fine&rdquo; and help to circumvent a potentially negative review. Regardless on how a restaurant is dealing with reviews the overall consensus was that if you aren&rsquo;t responding to your restaurant reviews &ndash; you&rsquo;re missing a HUGE opportunity to ensure your customers are heard and responded to.</p> <h3>3. Where are trends in the industry coming from?</h3> <p>It used to be that the trends that ultimately prevailed would start at either coast and work in. Nowadays with culinary education, the advent of the Food Network trends truly have started to pop up everywhere because of digital prevalence. While food trends can come from anywhere these days, it certainly can be from a large national chef or a small locally owned restaurant or even in supermarkets. Also, fine dining seems to not be driving the trends the way it used to and the majority of trends appear to be coming from either supermarkets or diets.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you attended the show, what lessons did you learn? Tweet us <a title="National Event Supply" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">@NatlEventSupply</a> or <a title="Like us on Facebook!" href="https://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Like Us and comment on our Facebook wall</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:234 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/lease-financing-options-for-the-party-rental-industry Lease Financing Options for the Party Rental Industry <p>The winter that would never end has finally come to a close. For most, it has been a slow start for the spring event season. Cash flow has been tight but now with the weather is finally turning warmer and business is picking up. You are getting requests for Chiavari chairs, tables and porcelain products you don&rsquo;t have in stock. If you don&rsquo;t buy them now you may lose the business to a competitor.</p> <p>Not to worry, we have just the solution you need, Lease Financing for all your event equipment purchase requirements. Lease financing your purchase from a reputable leasing company is a great way to spread out large purchase costs over time to more closely match the sales the product will help you make. Lease terms typically range from 1 year to 5 years and some leasing companies will step payments up or down based on any seasonal fluctuations you may want to adjust payment for.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;ve been operating your Event Rental business for a number of years, leasing approval will generally be much quicker and easier than anything you might consider doing with your bank.</p> <h3>A sample of monthly payments from one of the Lease Financing companies.</h3> <div align="center"> <table border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="25"> <tbody> <tr><th>Amount of Lease Financing</th><th colspan="2">10% Buyout at End of Lease</th><th colspan="2">$10 Buyout at End of Lease</th></tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td>36 Month Term</td> <td>48 Month Term</td> <td>36 Month Term</td> <td>48 Month Term</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$10,000</td> <td>$309.39</td> <td>$244.02</td> <td>$337.34</td> <td>$265.45</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$15,000</td> <td>$460.90</td> <td>$362.71</td> <td>$503.20</td> <td>$395.17</td> </tr> <tr> <td>$20,000</td> <td>$609.82</td> <td>$478.71</td> <td>$666.67</td> <td>$522.39</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>Because we deal with a large number of party rental companies coast to coast across Canada, many of whom are making large purchases of Chiavari Chairs, Folding Tables or new porcelain dinnerware, we have become familiar with a number of lease financing companies who are very easy to deal with, professional and help to make our customer&rsquo;s lives easier. Here&rsquo;s a list to help you out:</p> <h4>1. <a title="Easylease Corp" href="http://www.easy-lease.com/PublicSite/default.aspx" target="_blank">Easylease Corp</a>:</h4> <p>Easylease Corporation is a Canadian-based equipment leasing and finance company. They offer a full range of credit solutions to help you stretch your money, including equipment leasing, lease lines of credit, factoring, and term loans.</p> <h4>2. <a title="Jacova Financial" href="http://www.jocovafinancial.com/" target="_blank">Jacova Financial</a>:</h4> <p>Jacova Financial provides equipment leasing and financing solutions to small and medium sized businesses across a variety of industries. They offer industry leading equipment financing and also offer other services including vendor finance, corporate finance, transportation finance and insurance and financial services.</p> <h4>3. <a title="Pacific Sun Leasing" href="http://www.pacsunleasing.com/" target="_blank">Pacific Sun Leasing</a>:</h4> <p>Based in Kelowna, BC, Pacific Sun Leasing has been in business over 15 years helping a wide range of businesses locally and across Canada. They specialize in equipment leasing, and offer highly personalized service, a quick turnaround, and competitive pricing.</p> <h4>4. <a title="Lease-Line" href="http://www.lease-line.com/index.html" target="_blank">Lease-Line</a>:</h4> <p>Lease-line has been providing uninterrupted equipment leasing services since 1985. The principals of the company are also the founders and have been in the equipment leasing industry since 1975. They&rsquo;ve earned the trust of thousands of lessees and numerous vendors with their excellent equipment leasing service.</p> <h4>5. <a title="Roynat Lease Financing" href="http://www.scotiabank.com/roynat/en/0,,4027,00.html" target="_blank">RoyNat Lease Finance</a>:</h4> <p>Roynat Lease Finance is wholly owned by The Bank of Nova Scotia and, along with Scotia Leasing, is part of the Scotiabank Leasing Group. The Scotiabank Leasing Group is a single funding source for all sizes of leasing transactions, while Roynat&rsquo;s focus is on the small to mid-ticket market.</p> <p>Hopefully these 5 lease financing companies can provide you with the knowledge and security in being able to synchronize your purchase cost more finely tuned with your revenue earned.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about our tables and chairs, <a title="Download our Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download our catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:233 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-maintain-chiavari-chairs How to maintain Chiavari Chairs <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6459" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/resinchiavari.jpg" alt="NES Resin Chiavari Chairs" width="200" height="300">As the substantial portion of our customer base is comprised of party and event rental businesses, we understand the need to purchase products that allow for the most turns possible. Being able to continually rent out your products allows you a greater return on investment and more recurring revenue. Purchasing <a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari Chairs</a> is not a small investment to make, but a necessary one to cater to one of the more popular current event themes. Ensuring you are properly maintaining your investment will help ensure you can make the most of your inventory and increase the rental margins.</p> <h3>1) Purchase Chiavari Chairs based on the quality of the supplier.</h3> <p>Ensuring that the Chiavari Chairs you purchase are strong, durable and able to withstand a large load capacity will help safeguard your investment. Also, be wary of low cost Chiavari Chair suppliers &ndash; it seems clich&eacute; for me to say but many of our US competitors in particular have been known to push their manufacturing suppliers to cut the costs of their Chiavari Chair. Over time, this can only be done when shortcuts are made to the manufacturing process ultimately resulting in a reduction in the quality of the chairs over time.</p> <h3>2) As a Rental Company it makes sense for you to use <a title="Chiavari Chair Storage Cover" href="/en/chiavari-chair-storage-cover" target="_blank">Chiavari Chair Storage Covers</a> to cover your chairs when not in use.</h3> <p>A banquet hall or hotel that uses Chiavari Chairs full time in their ballrooms generally do not need chair covers because there&rsquo;s substantially less transportation and handling of the chairs which can cause wear and tear. Rental Businesses however, should consider using Chiavari Chair storage covers. Not only does this protective cover safeguard your chair during storage in the warehouse and transportation to and from events but it will greatly improve the aesthetic life of your chairs and reduce overall maintenance costs required to ensure your chairs are kept looking new. National Event Supply includes chiavari chair storage covers within the cost of their chair &ndash; but we also sell separately in case you bought from another supplier that didn&rsquo;t include in your purchase.</p> <h3>3) Examine your Chiavari Chairs before every rental job.</h3> <p>Unfortunately due to the nature of the rental business, chairs can get scuffed up or scratched at an event &ndash; especially around the bottom of the legs. Wood Chiavari Chairs tend to show scratches more as the bare wood shows through once the coloured finish has been scratched. Scratches on Resin Chiavari chairs that have a similar colour to the exterior finish throughout the chair are less visible. That being said, touch ups can be performed on the chair by using a spray paint that matches with a clear top coat spray to help protect for future uses.</p> <p>Hopefully this post will help make sure your Chiavari Chairs look like new for years to come.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information on our Resin Chiavari chairs with steel support frame, <a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:232 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-folding-chair-dolly-in-stock New Folding Chair Dolly in Stock <p>We&rsquo;ve been trying to address customer questions for a while now and one of the pain points that many customers who bought our folding chair dolly have experienced is the lack of ability to transport folding chairs utilizing the folding chair dolly from pavement to grass and back seamlessly.</p> <p>The current wheels (see below) on the folding chair dolly are perfect for pavement but when you have 50 folding chairs on the folding chair dolly, it becomes a real nightmare to maneuver on grass.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/pavement-wheels.jpg" alt="Regular Folding Chair Cart Wheels" width="198" height="250"></p> <p>Enter the folding chair dolly with &ldquo;no air&rdquo; wheels...</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/big-wheel-chair-dolly.jpg" alt="No-Air Wheel Folding Chair Dolly" width="500" height="332"></p> <p>With heavy duty grooved wheels that evenly distribute weight, this cart easily transitions from grass to pavement with up to 50 chairs on it. The wheels are also what are coined &ldquo;no air wheels&rdquo;. Filled with foam instead of air, they will never deflate; making maintenance a breeze. The cart is priced at $175.00 CDN not including taxes or shipping.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote including shipping to a location of your choice:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:231 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-flatware-suppliers-in-canada The Best Flatware Suppliers in Canada <p><a href="/en/concord-180" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7391" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/concord-cutlery.jpg" alt="Best Flatware" width="350" height="234"></a>We have been in the special event equipment business since 1992 and have naturally found an easy transition into restaurant supply and catering supply. Since introducing dinnerware and stainless steel flatware back in the middle of the 90&rsquo;s we have become familiar with the best flatware suppliers in Canada so we&rsquo;re able to better understand what the market wants in terms of the <a title="Best Flatware" href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">best flatware</a>. Here are the best flatware suppliers in Canada for party rental companies, restaurants and caterers.</p> <h3>1. Oneida Flatware:</h3> <p>Oneida has long been a leader in the stainless steel flatware industry and as such can charge premium pricing with a solid brand name to back them. Oneida Flatware is manufactured by Oneida and sold through large department and big box stores, through restaurant supply stores such as Hamilton Store Fixtures, and other foodservice distributors.</p> <h3>2. Nella Cutlery:</h3> <p>Nella is a well-known Toronto restaurant supply store who manufactures restaurant equipment and distributes a number of other cutlery manufacturers including Winco, Vollrath, Tableware Solutions as well as our distributing our next supplier, Browne.</p> <h3>3. Browne Foodservice:</h3> <p>Browne &amp; Co has been around for more than 50 years and manufactures stainless steel cutlery along with additional tableware products. They also distribute numerous US and European brands throughout North America.</p> <h3>4. Sysco:</h3> <p>Sysco is a global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. Sysco sells 3 different patterns of stainless steel flatware in a 5 pc table setting.</p> <p>Always make sure that when you&rsquo;re buying the best flatware, you&rsquo;re looking at the following:</p> <ul> <li>The durability of the product</li> <li>The value of the product</li> <li>The quality of the product</li> <li>The availability of the product</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>National Event Supply supplies our own lines of stainless steel flatware. We have a range of 18/0 stainless steel and 18/10 stainless steel flatware and stock similar patterns as Oneida, Nella, Browne and Sysco. If you&rsquo;re interested in checking out the flatware we have to offer, <a title="View our Flatware Lines" href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">view more information on our flatware lines</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:230 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/back-in-stock-cruiser-tables-folding-cocktail-tables Back in Stock: Cruiser Tables & Folding Cocktail Tables <p>Monday morning started off with another container. The warehouse staff have been hard at work offloading it and getting orders ready for customers. This container includes a shipment of our <a title="Cruiser Tables" href="/en/nes-30-wood-cruiser-table" target="_blank">cruiser tables</a> &ndash; a staple to any standing cocktail reception or wedding.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/cruiser-table-container.jpg" alt="Cruiser Table Container" width="500" height="332"></p> <p>Our wood cruiser tables have been out of stock for a little over a month so we are ecstatic to finally have them back in stock in time for the busy event season in Canada. Available in Square and Round Wood Table Tops of 24&rdquo;, 30&rdquo; or 36&rdquo; dimensions, the cruiser tables can be purchased at a height of 30&rdquo; high or 42 1/2&rdquo; high. We also have the ability to buy all pieces of the cruiser tables separately in case you want to buy <a title="Buy one Table Top" href="/en/30-nes-wood-cruiser-table-top-only" target="_blank">one table top</a> and both a 30" high and 42 1/2" high pole or if you lose a cruiser table base in transportation or rental.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/Standing-Cocktail-Reception-With-Cruiser-Tables.jpg" alt="Cruiser Tables" width="336" height="350"></p> <p>Last week we received another container in of our folding cocktail tables. Our cocktail tables have a plastic table top of 32&rdquo; in diameter and can be purchased in a 30&rdquo; high or 42&rdquo; high table. They are dramatically easier to set up and tear down as they are folding and do not have the multiple parts a cruiser table has.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/plastic-cocktail-tables.jpg" alt="Plastic Cocktail Tables" width="322" height="350"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;d like a quote including shipping to your location for either the folding cocktail tables or wood cruiser tables:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:229 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/review-mccourt-manufacturing-banquet-tables-vs-palmer-snyder-banquet-tables Review: McCourt Manufacturing Banquet Tables vs. Palmer Snyder Banquet Tables <p>McCourt Manufacturing and Palmer Snyder have been industry leaders in plywood folding tables for years. When prospects come to National Event Supply to buy our <a title="Wood Banquet Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">wood banquet tables</a>, we&rsquo;re often asked who our competitors are. Without further ado, here&rsquo;s a comparison between two of our competitors:</p> <h3>McCourt Manufacturing ProRent&trade; Banquet Tables:</h3> <ul> <li>3/4" plywood tables</li> <li>Bolt-through construction</li> <li>Vinyl bull nose edging t-style black vinyl or aluminum superedge for maximum durability</li> <li>Commercial grade plywood stained a medium oak colour</li> <li>Polycoat finish with 3mm thickness on top and 1.5mm on bottom</li> <li>Solid hardwood rails</li> <li>Legs are fully welded 16 gauge 1" diameter tubing with braces of 11 gauge stamped steel</li> <li>Standard leg style is wishbone</li> <li>Detent leg locks secure in the open and closed positions</li> <li>Leg finished with black powder coating</li> <li>Non-marring glides</li> <li>Table weight ranges from 19 &ndash; 100lbs</li> <li>37 different sizes in a variety of different shapes</li> <li>Manufactured in USA and ships from USA</li> <li>2 year limited warranty against manufacturing defects under normal use. McCourt will repair or replace (at their option) at no charge; customer assumes all freight</li> </ul> <h3>Palmer Snyder 200 Series Banquet Tables:</h3> <ul> <li>5/8" plywood thickness</li> <li>C Channel aluminum edges</li> <li>Space saver folding legs available for compact storage</li> <li>Gravity lock folding legs</li> <li>Walnut sealer stain</li> <li>UV polycoat</li> <li>100% bolt-thru construction</li> <li>Low profile hardwood runners</li> <li>Standard 30" high; 29" and adjustable height options</li> <li>25 different sizes in a variety of different shapes</li> <li>Table weight ranges from 23lbs &ndash; 80lbs</li> <li>Manufactured in USA and ships from USA</li> <li>Party Rental warranty on banquet tables is limited to one year</li> </ul> <p>While McCourt Manufacturing and Palmer Snyder both have been making tables for years, we&rsquo;ve done testing to see how strong our tables are &ndash; to ensure they&rsquo;re the most durable for the party rental market. Check out <a title="How Strong are 8-ft Rectangular Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/how-strong-is-a-8-foot-folding-table" target="_blank">how strong our 8ft rectangle wood folding tables</a> are in this blog post.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in getting a quote on our wood banquet tables:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:228 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/not-all-resin-chiavari-chairs-are-alike Not All Resin Chiavari Chairs are Alike <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6459" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/resinchiavari.jpg" alt="NES Resin Chiavari Chairs" width="200" height="300">You may or may not be aware that the term Resin Chiavari Chair does not always necessarily mean the same product from one supplier to another. When looking at resin chiavari chairs for sale, there are 4 separate kinds of chiavari chairs that fall under the product name <a title="Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Resin Chiavari Chair</a> (at least that we are currently aware of).</p> <h4>Knocked Down Resin Chiavari Chair:</h4> <p>The first type of resin chiavari chair is a knocked down resin chiavari chair. This type of resin chiavari chair is shipped unassembled, in a flat format &ndash; requiring assembly once delivered. Pros of this type of chair typically includes a lower shipping cost associated with the product due to it being knocked down. Cons of this product include a lot of manual labour required to put all those chairs together, especially if your organization requires a large number for an event. Also, you will never get the screws as tight as a factory assembled resin chiavari chair and will need to continually be aware of how loose or tight the screws are.</p> <h4>Resin Chiavari Chair Without Steel Support Frame:</h4> <p>The second type of resin chiavari chair is a resin chiavari chair without steel support frame inside the chair. Pros of this chair include its lower cost than resin chiavari&rsquo;s with steel frames, a lighter chair due to the lack of steel structure and a tighter screw due to the factory assembly process. Cons of this product includes lack of durability especially surrounding the chair back or legs. It isn&rsquo;t uncommon for guests to tip chairs back when listening to speeches and a lack of a steel frame makes the chair much more susceptible to breakage.</p> <h4>Resin Chiavari Chair With Steel Support Frame:</h4> <p>The third type of resin chiavari chair is a resin chiavari chair with steel support frame. These chairs have a welded steel frame at their core and the resin molded around the frame.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/chiavari-chair-cut-in-half.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Cut in Half" width="600" height="436"></p> <p>Pros include a sturdy, more durable chair often capable of holding over 1000lbs while looking identical to the popular wood chiavari chair. Cons include a more expensive chair due to the steel core addition and a heavier chair. It is nearly impossible to determine a resin chiavari chair with vs. without a steel support frame so a supplier should be able to prove this to you by showing you a <a title="Cross Section of a Chiavari Chair" href="/en/cross-section-of-a-chiavari-chair" target="_blank">cross section of their resin chiavari chair or shipping you a sample for inspection (for a small cost of course)</a>.</p> <h4>Single Mold Resin Chiavari Chair:</h4> <p>The fourth type of resin chiavari chair is a single mold resin chiavari chair. This chair has no joints to it as it is manufactured as a single piece. Pros of the single mold resin Chiavari chair include its cost (it is the cheapest of the four types of resin chiavari chairs) and it&rsquo;s lightweight. Cons of the chair include the fact the single mold doesn&rsquo;t allow for a fully circular leg and horizontal rails which discerning brides won&rsquo;t like as much as it doesn&rsquo;t look like a &ldquo;true&rdquo; chiavari chair.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/singlemoldvsresinchiavari.gif" alt="Single Mold vs Resin Chiavari" width="360" height="288"></p> <p>Also, depending on the manufacturer/supplier you will need to be careful on the type of chair seat as they could come with a flat seat which has a dramatically different look than the traditional chiavari chair seat.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/seatofsinglemoldvsresin.gif" alt="Seat of Single Mold vs Resin Chiavari" width="360" height="288"></p> <p>On top of all the different kinds of resin chiavari chairs - there is now another variable that needs to be asked. Is the resin underneath the top coat of colour similar to the colour of the top coat - or white? Resin chiavari chairs with white cores (whether they also have steel support frames or not) can lower the cost of the chair because white resin is the cheapest resin to produce. That being said, white resin cores will show scratches and chips much more than resin chiavari chairs with a similar colour core as the top coat.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here at National Event Supply we stock resin chiavari chairs with steel support frames and similar colour resin cores. This means a gold or silver resin chiavari chair you buy from us will show less wear and tear because of the similar colour core. We stock the resin chiavari chairs we stock because we consider them to be among the best Chiavari chairs available for commercial use in the market. They are also the most durable, quality resin chiavari chairs available on the market.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>To learn more about our resin chiavari chairs and our folding tables that go along with them, download our <a title="Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">Folding Tables &amp; Event Chairs Catalogue</a> or contact us for a <a title="Request a Custom Quote" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/request-a-custom-quote" target="_blank">custom quote</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:227 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/porcelain-dinnerware-vs-china-dinnerware-vs-ceramic-dinnerware Porcelain Dinnerware vs. China Dinnerware vs. Ceramic Dinnerware <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6195" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/Polar-White-Dinner-Plate-200.jpg" alt="Polar White Dinner Plate" width="200" height="196">Throughout the party rental, restaurant and foodservice industry there is always talk about porcelain dinnerware, china dinnerware, and ceramic dinnerware. But ever wondered what the difference is between the three different terms? This blog post will clear up any confusion related to the term porcelain, china and ceramic.</p> <p>The formal definition of <a title="China Dinnerware" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">china dinnerware</a> is a fine white or translucent vitrified ceramic material. The word was originally founded to refer to where &ldquo;china&rdquo; was originally made &ndash; the country China. Chinese china dinnerware dates back to the 1600 &ndash; 1046BC range and it wasn&rsquo;t until the 16th century, when Chinese porcelains were held in such high esteem in Europe that the word china became a commonly used synonym for the term Porcelain. China dishes are made by heating kaolin clay (among other materials) to temperatures between 1200C &ndash; 1400C which bring out the durability, strength and translucence of the material. Note that china dinnerware is not to be confused with fine china or bone china dinnerware which is a separate category comprised of clay and bone ash.</p> <p>The formal definition of <a title="Porcelain Dinnerware" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">porcelain dinnerware</a> is a white vitrified translucent ceramic; china. The word porcelain came into existence (according to the Oxford Dictionary) in the mid-16th century from the French word porcelaine and Italian word porcellana. One could argue the word came into existence once European companies started producing china / porcelain as a way to distinguish the location where the dinnerware was made.</p> <p>The formal definition of <a title="Ceramic Dinnerware" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">ceramic dinnerware</a> is &ldquo;made of clay and permanently hardened by heat&rdquo;. As both china and porcelain includes this as part of their definitions, one can consider ceramic to be interchangeably used with porcelain and china dinnerware.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about our ceramic/china/porcelain dinnerware:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:226 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/review-clear-chiavari-chairs-vs-resin-chiavari-chairs Review: Clear Chiavari Chairs vs Resin Chiavari Chairs <p>In our previous posts we&rsquo;ve examined <a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs vs Aluminium Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/aluminum-chiavari-chairs-vs-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chairs vs. aluminum Chiavari chairs</a> and <a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs vs Wood Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs-vs-wood-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">wood Chiavari chairs vs. resin Chiavari chairs</a> &ndash; but what happens if you&rsquo;re determining whether to purchase clear Chiavari chairs vs. resin Chiavari chairs? This blog post will discuss the differences and similarities that exist between crystal <a title="Clear Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">clear Chiavari chairs</a> vs. resin Chiavari chairs and hopefully clears up any confusion that may exist.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/1153644/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-7360" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/crystal-chiavari-chairs.jpg" alt="Crystal Chiavari Chairs" width="600" height="439"></a></p> <p align="center">Photo Credit: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/1153644/" target="_blank">Style me Pretty</a> Blog with Photography by <a href="http://justindemutiisphotography.com/" target="_blank">Justin DeMutiis Photography</a></p> <h4>Clear Chiavari Chairs:</h4> <ul> <li>Chairs weigh 11lbs each</li> <li>No steel frame support in interior of chair due to clear polycarbonate used</li> <li>Clear polycarbonate can show air bubbles in chair</li> <li>Lack of colour allows chair to blend with any and all decor</li> <li>Seams are virtually invisible</li> <li>Does not show scratches easily</li> <li>Solid seat allowing for easy change out of cushions</li> <li>2 horizontal chair rails similar to the traditional Chiavari chair look</li> <li>More expensive than Resin Chiavari chairs as polycarbonate is a more expensive material</li> </ul> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/canada-weddings/alberta/lake-louise/2013/12/16/elegant-winter-wedding-at-the-fairmont-chateau-lake-louise/" target="_blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-7365" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/resin-chiavari-chairs.jpg" alt="Resin Chiavari Chairs" width="600" height="400"></a></p> <p align="center">Photo Credit: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/canada-weddings/alberta/lake-louise/2013/12/16/elegant-winter-wedding-at-the-fairmont-chateau-lake-louise/" target="_blank">Style me Pretty</a> Blog with Photography by <a href="http://sharonlitchfield.com/" target="_blank">Sharon Litchfield Photography</a></p> <h4><a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-gold-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Resin Chiavari Chairs</a>:</h4> <ul> <li>Chairs weigh 13lbs each</li> <li>4mm thick resin and 1mm thick hollow steel frame support</li> <li>Seams are virtually invisible</li> <li>Resin is a similar colour to the chair coating colour and as such does not show scratches as easily as wood or aluminum (i.e. gold high gloss finish when scratched would show a gold toned core)</li> <li>Solid colour causes party rental companies to make decision on chair based on current chair colour trend. (i.e. last year&rsquo;s hot colour was mahogany Chiavari chairs. This year&rsquo;s hot colour is gold Chiavari chairs)</li> <li>Solid resin seat allowing for easy change out of cushions</li> <li>2 horizontal chair rails similar to the traditional Chiavari chair look</li> <li>Resin Chiavari chairs can hold over 1000lbs making them an extremely strong chair</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>National Event Supply has clear Chiavari chairs in stock and ready for the event season. If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about these fantastic chairs including a shipping quote to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:225 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-is-crystal-stemware-for-event-rental-in-canada How much is Crystal Stemware for Event Rental in Canada? <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7277" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/Victoria-Crystal-300x212.jpg" alt="Crystal Glassware" width="300" height="212">Events of all shapes and sizes including cocktail receptions, corporate events and in particular weddings have the need for <a title="Crystal Stemware" href="/en/victoria-crystal" target="_blank">crystal stemware</a>. When banquet halls, hotels or party rental companies are looking for crystal stemware, one of the first questions we get asked is: <strong>How much is crystal stemware for event rental in Canada?</strong> Below we&rsquo;ve rounded up the average cost one should expect to pay for crystal stemware for events.</p> <p>Crystal stemware can be classified as any crystal glass that includes a stem &ndash; making up crystal champagne flutes, crystal wine glasses, crystal martini glasses, and crystal margarita glasses. If the event planner or bride prefers hand blown crystal, this can set you back more money as hand blown crystal tends to include the higher cost of expert glass blowing artisans who manually make each glass &ndash; a time consuming and labour intensive process. Alternatively machine made crystal allows a lower cost due to the amount of supply that can be produced in a shorter amount of time, on a more consistent basis.</p> <p>The cost for crystal wine glasses ranges in price from $2.65 to $6.93 CDN per glass. The cost for crystal champagne flutes range from $2.85 to $7.33 CDN per glass. The cost of crystal martini glasses range from $2.85 to $8.15 CDN per glass. The cost of crystal margarita glasses range from $3.15 to $4.67 CDN per glass. The range in costs for all these products is because of the difference in labour costs, volume the glass holds, production time involved, and if the manufacturer is a very well-known brand.</p> <h4>Shipping for Crystal Stemware:</h4> <p>Crystal stemware is a notoriously tricky product to both stock and ship. Stocking the product is tricky because it takes up a large amount of space in order to properly store crystal stemware in a way there won&rsquo;t be breakage. Shipping the product is obviously tricky due to the high amount of breakage that can occur with such a delicate product. The shipping costs associated with crystal stemware is 1.32 to $2.83 CDN per glass. This varies based on volume purchased, weight of product being shipped and the location the product is being shipped to.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>National Event Supply offers crystal stemware, crystal highball &amp; crystal old fashioned glasses for party rental companies servicing weddings and other special events. To get a quote of our <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal</a> or <a title="Victoria Crystal" href="/en/victoria-crystal" target="_blank">Victoria Crystal</a> lines:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:224 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/can-i-buy-bulk-product-from-national-event-supply Can I buy bulk product from National Event Supply? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7351" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/bulk-product-chairs.jpg" alt="Bulk Product Chairs" width="300" height="331">Continuing on our blog series answering our customers&rsquo; and prospects&rsquo; questions, today&rsquo;s question deals with the question: Can I buy bulk products from National Event Supply?</p> <p>The short answer: Yes of course!</p> <p>The long answer: Because we sell to party rental companies that can take 100s of folding tables, thousands of <a title="Plastic Folding Chairs in Bulk" href="/en/black-plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">plastic folding chairs in bulk</a>, and hundreds of dozens of bulk dishes or bulk cutlery, we have three warehouses in Canada to ensure we&rsquo;re able to meet all bulk purchases. While we can&rsquo;t foresee all large quantity orders, we do our best to ensure we have stock of our products when our customers require them.</p> <p>Not only that, but because of this and how we like to encourage bulk purchases we offer on certain products the ability to receive volume discounts. On items such as folding tables, plastic folding chairs, bistro chairs, Chiavari chairs, and our white resin folding chairs we offer volume discounts that allows prices per product to decrease as the quantity increases.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more details on our folding tables and plastic folding chairs, <a title="Download our Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download our tables &amp; chairs catalogue</a> to learn more.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:223 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-restaurant-dishes-in-canada Where to buy restaurant dishes in Canada <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7347" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/restaurant-dinnerware.jpg" alt="Restaurant Dinnerware" width="300" height="264">Restaurant dishes are the main staple of the tabletop to best showcase an executive chef's creations. Finding restaurant dinnerware in Canada that accents your plating while at the same time affordable is a huge plus. Most restaurants we cater to tend to want to spend more money on the wine and food that will be presented at their location and who can blame them. If restaurants stick to buying restaurant dishes that are white dinnerware, these will be the easiest to replace, will allow your chef to experiment to his/her heart's content with food plating and will perfectly accent any style of interior d&eacute;cor the front of the house has. Because <a title="Restaurant Dishes" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">restaurant dishes</a> tend to exist in an environment where accidents happen such as servers dropping plates, or dishwashers stacking plates too high, making sure you&rsquo;re choosing restaurant dishes that are matching the demands of the restaurant or easily replaced at an affordable price will ensure the most success.</p> <p>We&rsquo;ve rounded up a list of companies who excel in restaurant supply that we would consider competitors of ours. All of these restaurant supply stores feature affordable restaurant dishes that any restaurant could use to form the basis of their menu offerings. Here are the 4 restaurant supply stores:</p> <h4>1. Webstaurant.com:</h4> <p>Based in Lancaster, PA, they are a leading restaurant supply store providing restaurant supplies and equipment to the foodservice industry and individual customers worldwide. The WEBstaurant store sells restaurant equipment, smallwares, storage &amp; transport, tabletop, disposables, restaurant furniture including <a title="Folding Restaurant Tables" href="/en/tables" target="_blank">folding restaurant tables</a>, washing &amp; laundry, restaurant dinnerware, consumables as well as janitorial supplies. They are an ecommerce company that regularly ship to Canada however do not include duties and taxes in the shipping fees &ndash; which are billed from their shipping courier to your restaurant.</p> <h4>2. Pacific Restaurant Supply:</h4> <p>Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Pacific Restaurant Supply delivers custom designed stainless solutions, restaurant design &amp; build and foodservice equipment and restaurant supply inventory. They are a brick and mortar company with a showroom in Vancouver and the ability to contact them via their website but no way to view their multitudes of products.</p> <h4>3. Canadian Restaurant Supply Ltd.:</h4> <p>Located in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canadian Restaurant Supply is a full service supplier of tableware, smallwares, glassware, cutlery, restaurant dishes, restaurant furniture and equipment. They also offer planning &amp; design help for restaurants starting fresh or in need of a change. They offer an online ecommerce website for easy viewing of their products and buying.</p> <h4>4. Hamilton Store Fixtures Ltd.:</h4> <p>Located in Hamilton, Ontario, they have been distributing for over 70 years glassware, china, cutlery, candles, kitchen utensils, janitorial supplies, serving accessories and commercial cooking equipment. They have a traditional website with no ecommerce functionalities and a separate online ecommerce retail store.</p> <p>So there are 4 companies to consider if you&rsquo;re getting quotes or pricing for your restaurant. While our primary target market has traditionally been selling wholesale event equipment such as dinnerware, flatware, folding tables &amp; folding chairs to the party rental industry, more and more restaurants are seeing the value in extending their budgets with accessory porcelain pieces such as serverware from us.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about how we can help your restaurant, <a title="Contact Us" href="/en/contactus" target="_blank">contact us for a custom quote today</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:222 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/cross-section-of-a-chiavari-chair Cross Section of a Chiavari Chair <p><a title="Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari Chairs</a> are quite common in today&rsquo;s event industry. Weddings, corporate functions and other events rely on the Chiavari chair for its elegance. With so many different kinds of resin Chiavari chairs on the market, I thought it best to examine our Chiavari chair and showcase what&rsquo;s inside the chair.</p> <p>Resin Chiavari chairs can be sold with or without <a title="Chiavari Chair Covers" href="/en/chiavari-chair-storage-cover" target="_blank">Chiavari chair covers</a> and <a title="Chiavari Chair Cushion" href="/en/plywood-base-chiavari-chair-cushion" target="_blank">Chiavari chair cushions</a>. We include both in the price of our Chiavari chair. Party rental companies should always specify with their event supplier what is and isn&rsquo;t included in the base cost to ensure they&rsquo;re comparing apples to apples. Resin Chiavari chairs also don&rsquo;t necessarily come with a steel frame structure. Because we&rsquo;re focused on providing a high quality, durable Chiavari chair, our resin Chiavari chair includes a steel frame in the core of the chair to ensure its strength and product longevity.</p> <p>Below is what the resin Chiavari chair looks like when cut in half:</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/chiavari-chair-cut-in-half.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Cut in Half" width="600" height="436"></p> <p>The steel frame is 1mm thickness with 4mm of resin surrounding it. Because it is not made of solid resin, but has a structural steel frame, it ensures the Chiavari chair can easily hold 1000lbs and will not easily break should a guest decide to lean back on the chair.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For information on National Event Supply&rsquo;s Chiavari chairs including a custom shipping quote to your location:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:221 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-folding-tables-cost-in-canada How much do folding tables cost in Canada? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6616" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/rectangular-plastic-folding-table-B.jpg" alt="Rectangular Plastic Folding Table" width="300" height="200">Folding tables are the key investment for event venues or party rental companies who stock event inventory for customers. One of the most common questions brought up when searching to buy folding tables is <strong>"How much do folding tables cost in Canada?"</strong> Because we want to make sure we&rsquo;re answering any potential prospect&rsquo;s questions, we&rsquo;ve answered that question in the post below.</p> <p>Not an uncommon commodity, you can find folding tables at just about any big box store these days. Note that in this blog post when we talk about <a title="Folding Tables" href="/en/tables">folding tables</a>, we aren&rsquo;t referring to residential-use tables that you would buy at a big box store such as Canadian Tire or Walmart. The folding tables we&rsquo;re referring to a highly durable wood folding table or plastic folding tables that have been used throughout the high turnover party rental industry and tested to withstand high load capacities. Compared against the residential-use folding tables, they will seem more expensive however, they are higher cost because they are higher quality and designed to withstand wear and tear year over year.</p> <h3>Types of Folding Tables</h3> <p>There are two different types of folding tables that make up the majority of the market: <a title="Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a> and <a title="Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">wood folding tables</a>. Because these are the most common tables asked for, they will be our topic for this blog post.</p> <h4>Plastic Folding Table:</h4> <p>Plastic folding tables come in a variety of shapes including square, round, rectangular and serpentine. The cost of a plastic folding table varies dramatically in the Canadian market and ranges in price from $44.95 CDN &ndash; $185.00 CDN. The price tends to vary based on the size and shape of the plastic folding table and the load capacity of the table.</p> <h4>Wood Folding Table:</h4> <p>Wood folding tables come in a variety of shapes similar to plastic folding tables. The cost of a wood folding table varies dramatically in the Canadian market and ranges in price from $65.95 CDN &ndash; $199.00 CDN. The price tends to vary based on the kind of wood the plywood is made from, whether it&rsquo;s solid plywood or plywood veneer over MDF, the size of the plywood banquet table (a 4ft folding table is generally less expensive than a 8ft folding table), the load capacity of the table and the finishing of table edges (metal/aluminum edges tend to cost more than vinyl edges).</p> <h4>Shipping costs on Folding Tables:</h4> <p>The shipping costs of these tables usually run $21.00 &ndash; $54.00 per table depending on the size / weight of the order (shipping costs tend to decrease dramatically per piece based on larger volume), where it is shipping from and where it is shipping to. The shipping costs vary solely on volume, weight and shipping location. Wood folding tables will have slightly more expensive shipping rates than plastic folding tables due to their weight. Nationally based suppliers to the hospitality industry will have multiple warehouses across the country to provide better shipping rates coast to coast. Also keep in mind that suppliers in the United States often may not have factored in the duties and customs fees associated with trans-border linen shipments &ndash; which tend to add an additional cost to each piece (above and beyond the exchange associated with the Canadian / United States Dollar).</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information on National Event Supply&rsquo;s wood or plastic folding tables, <a title="Download our Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download our Tables and Chairs catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:220 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/where-to-buy-wedding-linens-direct-in-canada Where to Buy Wedding Linens Direct in Canada <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6665" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/round-table-at-wedding-300.jpg" alt="Wedding Linens Direct" width="300" height="201">While buying wedding linens direct is quite prevalent in the United States, finding good quality, seamless wedding linens wholesale in Canada can be a more time consuming and difficult task. One of the questions that we often get asked is where to buy <a title="Wedding Linens Direct" href="/en/linens" target="_blank">wedding linens direct</a> in Canada. Besides National Event Supply (who as you may or may not know just introduced a new line of polyester linens and spandex linens), here are 4 companies you can purchase wedding linens direct from:</p> <h3>1. LinenTablecloth</h3> <p>While they are based in the United States, LinenTablecloth has a Canadian ecommerce site that allows event venues and others purchasing tablecloths to buy wedding linens direct from their website. Shipping is out of Memphis, Tennessee and they will pay brokerage and duties associated with linens crossing the United States/Canada border (often a surprise cost associated with shipping linens from the US).</p> <h3>2. EventDecorDirect</h3> <p>Again based in the United States with a Canadian Location, EventDecorDirect stocks fancy table skirts, chair covers, and stretch cocktail table covers.</p> <h3>3. Tricific</h3> <p>Based in Markham, Ontario with a secondary location in Quebec, Tricific has been around since 1967 supplying restaurants, hotels, banquet halls and party rental companies with table linens, table skirting and cloth napkins.</p> <h3>4. Canadian Hotel Supply</h3> <p>With several American locations, Canadian Hotel Supply is owned by American Hotel Register co, and co-leases warehouse space in Toronto and Vancouver to offer hotels, restaurants and other companies with table linens and other foodservice supplies.</p> <p>So there are 4 companies to consider if you&rsquo;re getting quotes or pricing for your restaurant, party rental event venue or hotel. The key to a great experience with purchasing wedding linens direct is:</p> <ul> <li>The durability of the product</li> <li>The value of the product</li> <li>The quality of the product</li> </ul> <p>Hopefully, in your case, your experience with wedding linens will be an exceptional one.</p> <p>While our primary target market has traditionally been selling wholesale event equipment such as dinnerware, flatware, folding tables &amp; folding chairs to the party rental industry, we just recently introduced a new line of event linens that we&rsquo;ve been told are a great value to help make sure your budget is spent on the wow factor.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about our new linens:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:219 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-plastic-folding-chairs-cost-in-canada How much do plastic folding chairs cost in Canada? <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6509" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/Royal-Blue-On-Grey-PFC-188x300.jpg" alt="Royal Blue on Grey Plastic Folding Chairs" width="188" height="300"><a title="Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Plastic folding chairs</a> are a great addition to any venue that holds events as well as being a great inventory item for party rental companies to stock. There is quite a difference in price that exists in plastic folding chairs in Canada. Note that this blog post examines commercial quality plastic folding chairs that have been stress tested for high wear and tear industries such as party rental. This blog post will attempt to clarify why the price variations exist and what to look for high quality plastic folding chairs in Vancouver, plastic folding chairs in Alberta and anywhere in Canada for that matter.</p> <h4>Cost of Plastic Folding Chairs in Canada:</h4> <p>Plastic Folding Chairs come in a wide variety of colours including in a black plastic folding chair and a white plastic folding chair. Traditional plastic folding chairs are the least expensive of the plastic event chairs. This is mainly due to the fact that the cost of materials and production for a plastic folding chair is cheaper. There are numerous pricing components when purchasing wedding white plastic folding chairs that influence the cost &ndash; the materials being used in the plastic folding chair frame and whether the chair is sold on volume discount levels or at a set price. The average plastic folding chair will cost $12.49 to $19.59 CDN, depending on the quality of the chair, the type of plastic and metal used and how strong / durable the chair is. Plastic folding chairs can hold between 400 &ndash; 800lbs. Typically, with all types of plastic folding chairs, the larger volume of chair you buy, the lower the cost of each chair.</p> <h4>Shipping costs of Plastic Folding Chairs:</h4> <p>The shipping costs of these chairs usually run $1.50 &ndash; 8.50 per chair depending on the size of the order (shipping costs tend to decrease based on volume), where it is shipping from and where it is shipping to. The shipping costs do not vary based on the type of chair purchased but solely on volume, weight and shipping location. Nationally based <a title="Event Suppliers" href="/en/" target="_blank">event suppliers</a> will have multiple warehouses across the country to provide better shipping rates coast to coast.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in purchasing some of National Event Supply&rsquo;s Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs featuring a 2 year manufacturing and material warranty:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:218 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/review-cocktail-tables-vs-cruiser-tables Review: Cocktail Tables vs. Cruiser Tables <p>With any company dealing in the event industry &ndash; whether it be catering, banquet halls, golf courses, restaurants wanting highboy bar tables, hotels with meeting space or party rental companies &ndash; when you <a title="Buy Cocktail Tables" href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">buy cocktail tables</a> for standing receptions you want to ensure you&rsquo;re picking the right table for your company. You want to be able to meet your guests&rsquo; reception needs while ensuring your inventory / material costs for the tables don&rsquo;t affect your bottom line. Add in any breakage or future wear and tear, potential stacking or transporting issues and it can be a bit overwhelming.</p> <p>This article presents an easy to view list of the pros and cons of cocktail tables vs. cruiser tables.</p> <h4><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6891" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/HighFoldingCocktailBMT-200x300.jpg" alt="Cocktail Tables" width="150" height="225"><a title="Cocktail Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">Cocktail Tables</a>:</h4> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Plastic table tops in round shape only</li> <li>Cocktail table tops available in 31.5" or 32"</li> <li>Tops are 1 1/4" (folding pedestal table) or 1 3/4" thick (folding cocktail table)</li> <li>Cocktail tables available in 30" height (table height) or 43" height (bar height)</li> <li>The <a title="Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">folding cocktail table</a> has no assembly required &amp; the <a title="Folding Pedestal Table" href="/en/nes-folding-pedestal-table" target="_blank">folding pedestal table</a> ships top off, with minimal assembly (no tools required)</li> <li>No parts available for purchase &ndash; requiring new table to be purchased</li> <li>Table feet do not allow leveling on uneven ground</li> <li>Minimal set up time if labour time is a priority to your business</li> <li>To buy cocktail tables, average cost ranges between $59.95 - $89.95 CDN (shipping &amp; taxes extra)</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</p> <h4><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6438" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/WoodCruiserHighandLowComparison-200x300.jpg" alt="Cruiser Tables" width="150" height="225"><a title="Cruiser Table" href="/en/nes-24-wood-cruiser-table" target="_blank">Cruiser Tables</a>:</h4> <ul> <li>Wood table tops in either square or round shapes</li> <li>Square &amp; Round tops available in 24", 30", 36"</li> <li>Tops are 3/4" thick</li> <li>Cruiser tables available in 30" height (table height) or 42.5" height (bar height)</li> <li>Assembly required as all parts of a cruiser table are sold separately (screwdriver required)</li> <li>Because pieces are sold separately, new parts can be purchased if lost or damaged</li> <li>Screw-on feet allowing leveling of table on uneven ground</li> <li>More time required for set up due to separate parts and leveling</li> <li>To buy cruiser tables, average cost ranges between $64.95 &ndash; $79.95 CDN (all parts included &ndash; shipping &amp; taxes extra)</li> </ul> <p>We can&rsquo;t honestly say that cruiser tables are better than cocktail tables or vice versa. We wouldn&rsquo;t sell both if one was a more superior a product. We like to lay out the pros and cons of similar products and let our customers or potential customers decide what makes sense for their business needs. Hopefully this blog post gives you food for thought in determining the best tables for your standing receptions.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>To request a custom quote on our cocktail tables or cruiser tables:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:217 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/aluminum-chiavari-chairs-vs-resin-chiavari-chairs Aluminum Chiavari Chairs vs. Resin Chiavari Chairs <p>A while back we wrote a post discussing the differences that existed between <a title="Wood Chiavari Chairs vs Resin" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs-vs-wood-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">wood Chiavari chairs vs. resin Chiavari chairs</a>. We did this to shed light on the pros and cons of each product so buyer&rsquo;s interested in purchasing Chiavari chairs could have an understanding of what they&rsquo;re purchasing. This blog post discusses the difference between aluminum Chiavari chairs versus resin Chiavari chairs in a list format.</p> <h3>Aluminum Chiavari Chairs:</h3> <ul> <li>Lightweight chairs &ndash; generally less than 10lbs per chair</li> <li>Seams may be spot welded instead of fully welded</li> <li>1.5mm thickness and hollow</li> <li>Because of the softness of the metal, seats tend to feature permanent cushions with fixed plywood base to avoid seat damage</li> <li>Metal material shows scratches with bare metal</li> <li>Water can cause damage to finish</li> <li>Often, only 1 horizontal chair rail instead of the traditional 2 horizontal chair rails</li> <li>1 horizontal chair rail instead of 2 allows aluminum chair to stack easier</li> <li>Aluminum is a softer metal which can subject the chair to more give</li> <li>Aluminum can be (not in all cases) a more expensive metal</li> </ul> <h3><a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Resin Chiavari Chairs</a>:</h3> <ul> <li>Chairs weigh 13lbs each</li> <li>4mm thick resin and 1mm thick hollow steel frame support</li> <li>Seams are virtually invisible</li> <li>Resin is a similar colour to the chair coating colour and as such does not show scratches as easily as wood or aluminum (i.e. gold high gloss finish when scratched would show a gold toned core)</li> <li>Solid resin seat allowing for easy change out of cushions</li> <li>Resin material less likely to succumb to water damage</li> <li>2 horizontal chair rails similar to the traditional Chiavari chair look</li> <li>Resin Chiavari chairs can hold over 1000lbs making them an extremely strong chair</li> </ul> <p>There is obviously a business case that can be made for buying each type of Chiavari chair &ndash; aluminum Chiavari chairs can take up less space if storage space is an issue and they&rsquo;re lighter to move and stack. Resin Chiavari chairs hold up better to scratches, water and have a more traditional look to the classic wood chiavari chair with better stability and durability. Until we find a supplier we are happy with, we don&rsquo;t plan on selling aluminum Chiavari chairs. The manufacturers we&rsquo;ve investigated were too shoddy with their quality control or the look of the chair was too far gone from the traditional wood Chiavari chair and we just couldn&rsquo;t stand behind the product.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in obtaining a quote or getting more information about National Event Supply&rsquo;s Resin Chiavari Chairs:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:216 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/4-problems-with-wholesale-glassware 4 Problems with Wholesale Glassware <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6106" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/anderson-hoda-and-kathie-lee.gif" alt="Wholesale-Glassware" width="316" height="196">If you&rsquo;re considering purchasing glassware or crystal &ndash; whether it be wholesale or retail pricing &ndash; and you&rsquo;ve done research on the web or experienced firsthand some of the problems associated with glassware in commercial environments such as restaurants, caterers or party rental companies.</p> <h1>The 4 most common problems associated with <a title="wholesale glassware" href="/en/glass-stemware" target="_blank">wholesale glassware:</a></h1> <p>.</p> <h4>Problem #1: Stems breaking or popping off the bowls</h4> <p>With stems breaking or popping off the bowls of the wine glass this tends to occur when the crystal stemware is being transferred to different locations &ndash; even with proper glassware racks. Generally the bumps in the road cause the wine glass bowls to separate from the stem of the glass. There&rsquo;s unfortunately little that can be done to fix this if you see high rates of this happening other than buying better quality glassware. At National Event Supply, in the 2 years that we have been selling stemware, we have only heard of one party rental customer instance where 24 of their 1000 champagne flute bowls popped off the stems &ndash; and we offered to replace them free of charge on their next order.</p> <h4>Problem #2: Breakage Rates</h4> <p>It&rsquo;s unfortunately the nature of the glass business. Glass is a notoriously breakable material and even with proper care and careful transportation breakage occurs. Are you aware of your breakage rates? Because of its delicate nature it makes fiscal sense to be keeping track of your breakage rates. We managed to win over a restaurant in Toronto who was averaging a breakage rate of 3 glasses per day with a higher priced glassware provider. They&rsquo;re now paying 25% less per glass and so far our glasses are performing admirably.</p> <h4>Problem #3: Wine Glass Stems or Bowls not uniform</h4> <p>There are two different kinds of glassware existing on the market: handmade and machine made glassware. Machine made glass means that the molten hot glass is blown into a mold all by machine ensuring consistency of shape while retaining a steady quality. It is a much faster process and allows better affordability in the glasses produced. Handmade glass is mouth blown and molded by slowly nudging, stretching and rolling the blown glass into shape. Because of the time consuming nature of this process and how skilled the artisans must be to produce this glass, handmade glass tends to have a higher price point. Also, because it is made by an artisan, consistency &ndash; while strived for &ndash; is lacked where shape is concerned. If you have a detail discerning bride who strives for uniformity, a machine made glass will be your best bet for ensuring the quality and consistency of shape is there for her. National Event Supply only stocks machine made glassware &amp; crystal because we want to ensure we can promise our customers a quality made, consistent product.</p> <h4>Problem #4: Glass or Crystal Containing Lead</h4> <p>Per one of our earlier blog posts on the <a title="Top Questions asked about crystal and glass stemware" href="/en/top-questions-asked-about-crystal-and-glass-stemware" target="_blank">top questions asked about crystal and glass stemware</a>: Lead crystal has been the primary form of crystal glassware since its inception. With the recent awareness and movement away from BPA due to health concerns, there has been debate on the use of lead in crystal. It is advised that you should not use lead crystal containers to store beverages for periods of time longer than a day. As per <a href="http://www.riedel.com/all-about-riedel/what-is-lead-crystal/" target="_blank">Riedel's</a> website, assuming that "worldwide legal standards are met and also surpassed", there are no issues or concerns with using lead crystal on a daily basis. The lead addition to the crystal and glass is supposed to add sparkle, give more weight to the stemware, and increase its durability. That being said (and we&rsquo;re a little biased if truth be told) our crystal stemware sparkles just like a Twilight vampire in the sunshine. If you&rsquo;re still not 100% sure lead crystal is the right move for your company, National Event Supply only stocks lead-free crystal glasses.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information on our different lines of <a title="Glass Stemware" href="/en/glass-stemware" target="_blank">wholesale glassware</a> and wholesale crystal stemware:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:215 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-does-a-banqueting-table-cost-in-canada How much does a banqueting table cost in Canada? <p><a title="Banqueting Table" href="/en/tables" target="_blank">Banqueting tables</a> are used by golf courses, hotels, banquet halls, convention centres, party rental vendors and any other event venue who holds functions, events and meetings requiring tables. When these companies are starting their search for new or replacement banquet tables, the most common question we encounter seems to be <strong>How much does a banqueting table cost in Canada</strong>? This blog post will detail the range of cost (in Canadian dollars) and the shape choices and reasons for cost variations.</p> <h4>Banqueting Table Types</h4> <p>A banqueting table generally comes in two types of material: either as a <a title="Wood Folding Table" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">wood folding table</a> or a <a title="Plastic Folding Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic folding table</a>. There are some venues that won&rsquo;t touch plastic and there are some that won&rsquo;t touch wood. From what we&rsquo;ve seen, it solely depends on the company buying the banquet table what material they choose to purchase. Both wood &amp; plastic folding tables come in rectangular or round in shape &ndash; with outlying shapes such as square, serpentine and half moon existing for more specialized table uses. For the purposes of this blog post we will be examining Wood / Plastic Rectangle and round folding banqueting tables.</p> <h4>Wood Rectangle Folding Banqueting Tables</h4> <p>The cost of a wood rectangle folding table varies dramatically in the Canadian market and ranges in price from $65.95 CDN - $152.90 CDN. The price tends to vary based on the kind of wood the plywood is made from, whether it&rsquo;s <a title="Do you know what your wood tables are made of?" href="/en/are-wood-folding-tables-made-of-solid-wood" target="_blank">solid plywood or plywood veneer over MDF</a>, the size of the plywood banquet table (a 4ft rectangle table is generally less expensive than a 8ft rectangle table), <a title="How strong are your 8-ft Rectangular Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/how-strong-is-a-8-foot-folding-table" target="_blank">the load capacity of the table</a> and the finishing of table edges (metal/aluminum edges tend to cost more than vinyl edges).</p> <h4>Plastic Rectangle Folding Banqueting Tables</h4> <p>The cost of a plastic rectangle folding table varies dramatically in the Canadian market and ranges in price from $44.95 CDN - $155.10 CDN. The price tends to vary based on the size of the plastic banquet table and <a title="How Strong are your 8-ft Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/how-strong-are-8-ft-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">the load capacity of the table</a>.</p> <h4>Wood Round Folding Tables</h4> <p>The cost of a wood rectangle folding table ranges from $89.95 CDN - $199.00 CDN in the Canadian Market. The price tends to vary again based on the kind of wood the plywood is made from, whether it&rsquo;s solid plywood, the size of the round banquet table, the load capacity of the table and the finishing of the table edges.</p> <h4>Plastic Round Folding Tables</h4> <p>The cost of a plastic round folding table ranges from $79.95 CDN - $185.00 CDN in the Canadian Market. The price tends to vary again based on the size of the plastic banquet table and <a title="How Much Weight can a 60 Inch Round Plastic Folding Table Hold" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-60-inch-plastic-round-folding-table-hold" target="_blank">the load capacity of the table</a>.</p> <h4>Shipping costs on <a title="Banqueting Tables" href="/en/tables" target="_blank">Banqueting Tables</a>:</h4> <p>The shipping costs of these tables usually run $21.00 &ndash; $54.00 per table depending on the size / weight of the order (shipping costs tend to decrease dramatically per piece based on larger volume), where it is shipping from and where it is shipping to. The shipping costs vary solely on volume, weight and shipping location. Wood banquet tables will have slightly more expensive shipping rates than plastic banquet tables due to their weight. Nationally based suppliers to the hospitality industry will have <a title="Multiple Warehouses across the Country" href="/en/now-opening-our-3rd-warehouse-location-vancouver-bc" target="_blank">multiple warehouses across the country</a> to provide better shipping rates coast to coast. Also keep in mind that suppliers in the United States often may not have factored in the duties and customs fees associated with trans-border linen shipments &ndash; which tend to add an additional cost to each piece (above and beyond the exchange associated with the Canadian / United States Dollar).</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information regarding National Event Supply&rsquo;s banquet tables including sizes, <a title="Download the Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download the Tables and Chairs catalogue here</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:214 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/wholesale-glassware-and-wholesale-crystal-stemware-now-available Wholesale glassware and Wholesale crystal stemware now available! <p>I am excited to be able to share with you that we have recently added new event glassware and bar glassware to our existing <a title="Wholesale Glassware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">wholesale glassware</a> and <a title="Crystal Stemware" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">crystal stemware</a> lines! Again with it being container season, our strong employees were unloading yet another container of bar equipment yesterday. To showcase the new additions to our bulk glassware I&rsquo;ve outlined each below for your easy reference.</p> <p>Because of how popular our Serenity Crystal line was, we&rsquo;ve brought in an entirely new line of Crystal Glasses.</p> <h3>Introducing Victoria Crystal</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/Victoria-Crystal.jpg" alt="Victoria Crystal" width="650" height="461"></p> <p>Our new line of Victoria Crystal is available in a wider selection of glassware than we&rsquo;ve ever previously stocked. The following crystal is lead free, dishwasher safe for easy use and cleaning in a high-volume commercial environment featuring smooth polished rims, pulled stems for comfort and machine made for quality and consistency. The entire line includes the following glasses (in the picture from left to right):</p> <ul> <li>28oz Crystal Wine Glass</li> <li>9oz Crystal Margarita Glass</li> <li>10oz Crystal Old Fashioned Glass</li> <li>13oz Crystal Highball Glass</li> <li>23oz Crystal Wine Glass</li> </ul> <p>Along with introducing a new line of crystal, we also added a 14oz Beer/water glass to the <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal line</a>. <img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/14oz-Serenity-Beer-Water-Glass.jpg" alt="14oz Serenity Beer Water Glass" width="650" height="578"></p> <p>We&rsquo;ve also added a 14oz wine glass to the <a title="Eclisse Glassware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">Eclisse Glassware line</a>.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/14oz-Eclisse-wine-glass.jpg" alt="14oz Eclisse wine glass" width="234" height="350"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving pricing or a quote on any of the new or existing open stock glassware:</p> </div> <p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:213 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/white-resin-folding-chairs-for-golf-course-weddings-and-outdoor-events White Resin Folding Chairs for Golf Course Weddings and Outdoor Events <p>This winter has been particularly rough for Canada and it seems to be having a hard time letting go. With spring on its way or already here in some of the country, a lot of Golf Courses are starting to prepare for the upcoming season. When working on the events and weddings taking place at your venue this event season, ensuring you have the proper chairs in place for your upcoming events can help you win more event business &ndash; especially outdoor weddings. While <a title="Gold Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-gold-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Gold Chiavari Chairs</a> are the hottest trend this year often when brides looking to optimize their budgets see how much chiavari chairs cost to rent they start looking at more cost effective options.</p> <h3>Enter the white resin folding chair or black resin folding chair.</h3> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6460" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/rfc.jpg" alt="NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs" width="200" height="300">These chairs are perfect options for brides looking for high-style at lower costs and they&rsquo;re perfect options for golf courses looking for high quality strong chairs. Check out 4 reasons why these chairs make a great option for outdoor events.</p> <h4>1. Stack easily:</h4> <p>Golf Courses and event venues looking for chairs that don&rsquo;t take up a lot of space will love the fact that these folding chairs are stackable and <a title="Folding Chair Cart" href="/en/nes-folding-chair-cart" target="_blank">folding chair carts</a> can be purchased to easily transport 30-40 chairs per cart (depending on the height of the door you&rsquo;re going through).</p> <h4>2. Low Maintenance:</h4> <p>Because these chairs are made of resin that is the same colour throughout, you won&rsquo;t have to deal with scratches showing up should wear and tear occur. Also, because the seats are not fabric but vinyl &ndash; staining does not occur.</p> <h4>3. Strong and Durable:</h4> <p>Because we want to ensure our chairs can withstand the wear and tear associated with multiple events we have stress tested a number of our products by piling bags of salt on them. The white resin folding chair broke at 750lbs in this video &ndash; <a title="How much weight can a NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chair Hold?" href="/en/how-much-do-wedding-folding-chairs-cost-in-canada" target="_blank">How much weight can a white resin folding chair hold?</a> Because <a title="Black Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-black-resin-folding-chair-4pcs" target="_blank">black padded folding chairs</a> are made of the exact same material as the white resin chairs, you can assume they would have the same break point.</p> <h4>4. Good return on investment:</h4> <p><a title="How Much Do White Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/how-much-do-wedding-folding-chairs-cost-in-canada" target="_blank">Wholesale white resin chairs</a> sell for a range-between $29-$41.00 CDN. Assuming you are offering these chairs at an additional cost at your venue, most golf courses and venues recoup their initial investment after 3 &ndash; 5 events utilizing these chairs. As these chairs last well beyond 3-5 events (we have customers that rent these chairs out for years) they are the perfect wedding or event product to make additional revenue on for years to come.</p> <p>There&rsquo;s obviously a business case for Chiavari chairs and as we sell them there&rsquo;s obviously venues, golf courses and party rental companies that buy them but if you&rsquo;re looking for an alternative, stylish and cost-effective chair option for outdoor weddings or events, consider the white resin folding chair.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in finding out more about some of the tables &amp; chairs we carry, <a title="Download the Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download the Tables &amp; Chairs Catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:212 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/wedding-deconstruction-beautiful-vintage-wedding-with-wedding-linens-and-event-glassware Wedding Deconstruction: Beautiful Vintage Wedding with Wedding Linens and Event Glassware <h1>Utilizing Mahogany Chiavari Chairs &amp; Wedding Linens Direct from National Event Supply to Make an Event Pop!</h1> <p>I came across a fabulous wedding which took place at the <a title="Brock House Restaurant" href="http://www.brockhouserestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Brock House Restaurant</a> in Vancouver and thought it was such a beautiful event that it deserved a nod on our blog.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/vintage-seating.jpg" alt="Vintage Seating" width="400" height="601"></p> <p>Party rental companies who also do event design or event planning will truly appreciate the little details this wedding has that makes it a truly beautiful, vintage chic wedding as the author Stephanie Weers of Style me Pretty has classified it as.</p> <p>I thought that deconstructing some of the key wedding pieces using National Event Supply&rsquo;s products as well as others would be an interesting way to pull together new themed looks for our readers.</p> <p>Instead of using the traditional rounds, the bride and groom along with their event planner <a title="Petite Pearl Events" href="http://petitepearlevents.com/" target="_blank">Petite Pearl Events</a> chose a different route utilizing rectangle tables. If you&rsquo;re hoping to achieve this same look you could use <a title="Wood Harvest Tables" href="/en/8-ft-x-42-nes-wood-rectangle-harvest-table" target="_blank">wood harvest tables</a> covered in ivory <a title="Wedding Linens Direct" href="/en/linens" target="_blank">wedding linens direct</a> from National Event Supply.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/harvest-table.jpg" alt="Harvest Table" width="400" height="600"></p> <p>For seating, the wedding went the traditional classic chiavari chair route. The same look can be achieved with National Event Supply&rsquo;s <a title="Mahogany Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-mahogany-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Mahogany Chiavari Chairs</a> with <a title="Plywood Base Chiavari Chair Cushion" href="/en/plywood-base-chiavari-chair-cushion" target="_blank">Plywood Base Chiavari Chair Cushion in White</a>.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/chiavari-chairs-cushions.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chairs and Cushions" width="400" height="601"></p> <p>As far as wedding tableware, I&rsquo;ll break it down into wedding dishes, event glassware, and wedding cutlery. Wedding dishes &ndash; feature a white dinnerware set with rolled rim similar to the <a title="Hotelier Dinnerware" href="/en/hotelier" target="_blank">Hotelier white dinnerware line</a>. The cup is so similar that I wondered if it was the Hotelier dishes!</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/tabletop.jpg" alt="Event Tabletop" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>Event Glassware could be achieved with the <a title="Eclisse 11oz Water Glass" href="/en/eclisse-11oz-water-glass" target="_blank">Eclisse 11oz water glass</a> and the <a title="Eclisse 12oz Wine Glass" href="/en/eclisse-12oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Eclisse 12oz wine glass</a> or utilizing the <a title="Serenity Crystal Stemware" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal stemware collection</a> should wholesale crystal stemware be a preference to the couple.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/concord-cutlery-settings.jpg" alt="Concord Cutlery Settings" width="400" height="601"></p> <p>Wedding cutlery could be achieved utilizing <a title="Concord Cutlery" href="/en/concord-table-fork-1-dozen" target="_blank">Concord Cutlery</a> a popular flatware line.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/tabletop-2.jpg" alt="Wedding Tabletop" width="400" height="601"></p> <p>I would be remiss if I didn&rsquo;t mention the photographer of this event, <a title="Vasia Weddings" href="http://vasia-weddings.com/" target="_blank">Vasia Photography</a>, who shot some truly glorious images all shown above.</p> <p>For full details including a touching write up on the wedding, go to <a title="Style Me Pretty" href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/canada-weddings/british-columbia/vancouver/2014/03/27/vintage-chic-wedding-at-brock-house-restaurant/" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty to read more</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you like what you&rsquo;ve just read, make sure to <a title="Like us on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Like us on Facebook</a>!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:211 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/now-in-stock-plates-catering-companies-will-love Now in Stock: Plates Catering Companies Will Love <p>Now that tradeshow season is officially nearing its close, we&rsquo;re ramping up for what we lovingly refer to as Container Season. Just this past Monday, we received our second container of the year and what I suspect will be the first of many during Container Season. As many of you know we sell <a title="Porcelain Dinnerware" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">wholesale plates for catering</a>, party rental, golf courses, banquet halls etc. While a lot of our open stock dinnerware is plain white dinnerware, we also sell a pattern called <a title="Snow Drop Porcelain" href="/en/snow-drop" target="_blank">Snow Drop Porcelain</a> that party rental &amp; catering companies think is quite similar to Wittur &amp; Company&rsquo;s Julia White pattern.</p> <p>With this container we just replenished our stock of Snow Drop dishes to ensure catering companies, and party rental companies who think these plates rock can get them in stock. (See how I made that rhyme) For those that don&rsquo;t have these beauts in their inventory, the pattern is lightweight dinnerware (which helps when you&rsquo;re transporting them) that is a beautifully versatile pattern to compliment French country themed events, vintage themed events, rustic events and much more.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/03/snow-drop-porcelain.jpg" alt="Snow Drop Porcelain" width="700" height="467"></p> <p>We replenished stock on the following pieces in the snow drop porcelain line:</p> <ul> <li>Snow Drop Soup Plate</li> <li>Snow Drop 8.5" Luncheon Plate</li> <li>Snow Drop 10" Dinner Plate</li> <li>Snow Drop 6" Side Plate</li> <li>Snow Drop 7.5" Dessert Plate</li> <li>Snow Drop Saucer</li> <li>Snow Drop Oatmeal Bowl</li> <li>Snow Drop Sugar Bowl with Lid</li> <li>Snow Drop 'Betty' Cup</li> <li>Snow Drop Salt</li> <li>Snow Drop Pepper</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information including pricing on our wholesale dishes for catering:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:210 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/introducing-our-new-line-of-wholesale-linens Introducing our new line of wholesale linens <div class="mdblogright"> <p><img class="alignright" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/black-spandex.gif" alt="Black Spandex Table Cover" width="240" height="238"></p> </div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>We <a title="5 Questions about our New Line of Linens" href="/en/5-questions-answered-about-our-new-line-of-linens" target="_blank">let slip back in December</a> that we were in the process of bringing in a new line of linens. With the number of trade shows we recently had the past three months (7 in total!) we completely forgot to let you all know that our line of event linens were now available! Below find descriptions of our new offerings of wholesale tablecloths in stock and ready to order:</p> <p>Our new line of 100% Spandex tablecloths are wrinkle resistant and designed with reinforced leg boots to ensure table covers are protected from damage and dirt. They start at $19.95 and are available in the following sizes:</p> <ul> <li>6ft &amp; 8ft Rectangle Spandex Table Covers&ndash;Available in Ivory, Black, and White</li> <li>Spandex Cocktail Table Covers (for 30" to 32" round table tops)&ndash;Available in Ivory, Black, White, Burgundy, Royal Blue, Orange, Champagne, and Red.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogleft"><img class="alignleft" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/03/polyester-tablecloths-283x300.jpg" alt="Polyester Tablecloths" width="283" height="300"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>Our new line of 100% Polyester tablecloths are a 1 piece seamless design (including the 132" rounds), wrinkle and stain resistant, available in White, Black &amp; Ivory, with a fabric weight of 180 GSM. They start at $18.95 and come in the following sizes:</p> <ul> <li>90 inch Round</li> <li>108 inch Round</li> <li>120 inch Round</li> <li>132 inch Round</li> <li>60 inch x 102 inch rectangular</li> <li>60 inch x 126 inch rectangular</li> <li>90 inch x 132 inch rectangular</li> <li>90 inch x 156 inch rectangular</li> </ul> <p>We are also carrying 17ft and 21ft polyester tableskirts available in White, Black &amp; Royal Blue which start at $35.95.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re looking for wedding linens direct from factory to your door:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:209 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-named-canadian-rental-association-ontario-divisions-supplier-of-the-year National Event Supply Named Canadian Rental Association Ontario Division’s ‘Supplier of the Year’ <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7232" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/03/supplier-of-the-year-300x242.jpg" alt="supplier-of-the-year" width="300" height="242"><a title="National Event Supply" href="/en/" target="_blank">National Event Supply</a>, is proud to announce we have been named the Canadian Rental Association Ontario Division&rsquo;s Supplier of the Year. Presented by the Ontario Board of the Canadian Rental Association (CRA) at the CRA Ontario Awards Banquet, National Event Supply received the award for its unending support of the party rental industry through leadership, first class customer service and quality event equipment such as folding tables, chiavari chairs, white resin folding chairs, event linens and much more.</p> <p>The Supplier of the Year award is presented annually to the Associate Member who is a leader in supplying products, knowledge, is dedicated to the advancement of the rental industry and regularly supports the Association. Suppliers were voted on by CRA peers through online submission and during the January Canadian Rental Association Ontario Meeting. Suppliers eligible for consideration in this category include all registered Associate Members of the CRA across the country including equipment suppliers, tool suppliers and party rental suppliers in the industry.</p> <p>"National Event Supply has shown members in the Ontario Division of Canadian Rental Association they are committed to providing the party rental industry with both increased customer support in the form of new inventory such as <a title="Event Linens" href="/en/linens" target="_blank">event linens</a> and outdoor patio heaters as well as ensuring their customer&rsquo;s maintain the ability to rent out quality products that will enhance their reputation. We applaud their efforts and look forward to their continued success," said Dale Brinklow, President, CRA Ontario.</p> <p>For more information regarding the award, please refer to the <a title="National Event Supply wins Supplier of the Year" href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11696462.htm" target="_blank">full press release</a>.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:208 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/introducing-our-new-line-of-commercial-outdoor-patio-heaters Introducing our New Line of Commercial Outdoor Patio Heaters <h1>Spring Comes Early with Propane Patio Heaters</h1> <p>We&rsquo;ve been busy this winter sourcing new products to offer our party rental and restaurant clients to help them differentiate themselves. In addition to bringing in stretch table covers to fit 6 ft. tables, stretch table covers to fit 8 ft. tables, stretch table covers to fit highboy tables, round polyester linens, and rectangular polyester linens, we are pleased to announce the addition of the NES Reliable Commercial Outdoor Patio Heaters to Canada.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7228" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/03/bronze-patio-heater-203x300.jpg" alt="Bronze Patio Heater" width="203" height="300">This propane patio heater has been tested by one of the largest party rental companies in North America, Raphael&rsquo;s Party Rental, and has been outfitted with wheels and handles to make transportation and movement easy. Also suitable for restaurant use, these outdoor patio heaters make a stylish and contemporary addition to any dining patio.</p> <p>Additional features include:</p> <ul> <li>Available in Charcoal Gray or Bronze</li> <li>Runs on 20lb (standard bbq size) propane tank</li> <li>8mm thick metal throughout heater</li> <li>Clear glass fire tube, made with Borosilicate glass is 4" diameter and resistant to high heat and shattering</li> <li>Reinforced mesh screen</li> <li>Easy start, electric ignition</li> </ul> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-5f9b2d5d-a079-4f18-98c0-fe814250ffef" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-5f9b2d5d-a079-4f18-98c0-fe814250ffef" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-5f9b2d5d-a079-4f18-98c0-fe814250ffef"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/5f9b2d5d-a079-4f18-98c0-fe814250ffef"><img id="hs-cta-img-5f9b2d5d-a079-4f18-98c0-fe814250ffef" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/5f9b2d5d-a079-4f18-98c0-fe814250ffef.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, '5f9b2d5d-a079-4f18-98c0-fe814250ffef'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:207 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/top-3-reasons-to-drink-beer-from-a-glass Top 3 reasons to drink beer from a glass <p>Did you know that there are actually 3 legitimate reasons to drink beer from a beer glass instead of the can or bottle? I sure didn&rsquo;t. I know it&rsquo;s the trend to match the brand of beer with the corresponding beer glass. On the weekend Jonathan and I toasted St. Patrick&rsquo;s day with a Guinness in an Eclisse 12oz Beer Glass and a Kilkenny in a Eclisse 14oz Beer Glass. To celebrate the passing of St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day with us, I found an interesting infographic that notes 3 reasons why you should drink beer from a beer glass instead of a can or bottle. Check it out below!</p> <div align="center"> <div class="visually_embed"><img class="visually_embed_infographic" src="http://thumbnails.visually.netdna-cdn.com/top-3-reasons-to-drink-beer-from-a-glass_520af08245302_w540.jpg" alt="Top 3 Reasons To Drink Beer From A Glass" /> <div class="visually_embed_cycle">Explore more <a href="http://visual.ly/">infographics</a> like this one on the web's largest information design community - <a href="http://visual.ly/">Visually</a>.</div> <script id="visually_embed_script_82911" class="visually_embed_script" src="http://a.visual.ly/api/embed/82911?width=540"></script> </div> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in a quote on our Eclisse glassware:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:206 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-strong-are-natural-wood-folding-chairs How Strong are Natural Wood Folding Chairs <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-5960" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/03/bag-of-questions-214x300.jpg" alt="Bag of Questions" width="214" height="300">We love testing our chairs and watching them fail under enormous amounts of weight. The last time we tested a chair, we weren't able to get enough weight onto the <a title="How Strong are your Bistro Chairs?" href="/en/how-strong-are-bistro-chairs" target="_blank">bistro chair</a> to get it to fail. We've made videos where our <a title="How Strong are your NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/how-strong-are-plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a> collapsed under the weight of the salt. We'd shown our plastic folding chairs holding weight <a title="Overnight Stress Test" href="/en/how-strong-are-plastic-folding-chairs-pt2" target="_blank">overnight</a> to show their durability. But our stacking bistro chairs? 1800 pounds resting on the chair and no collapse.</p> <p>Our goal when we bring in new products is to bring in quality products. We're not interested in bringing the cheapest products if they're going to fall apart the second time that our customer use them. Durability was one of the key issues we had when we brought in our Natural Wood Folding Chair. We were already selling an incredible White Resin Folding Chair (see the stress test video <a title="White Resin Folding Chair Stress Test" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-white-resin-folding-chair-hold" target="_blank">here</a>) and we didn't want a weak wooden chair that would disappoint customers looking for a wood folding chair as strong as our resin folding chairs. Earlier this year, when we shot the footage for the most recent set of stress test videos, the Natural Wood Folding Chair was high on our list of products to get tested. How did it hold up? Check out the video below.</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/RDkEONCqJdE" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>)</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information about our <a title="NES Reliable Bistro Chairs" href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Wedding-Style Folding Chairs</a> or any of our other event chairs, why not <a title="Download our Free Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download our free tables and chairs catalogue</a>?</p> </div> <p>Image courtesy of Grant Cochrane / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:205 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-spandex-cocktail-table-covers-cost-in-canada How Much Do Spandex Cocktail Table Covers Cost in Canada? <p><a title="Spandex Cocktail Table Cover" href="/en/spandex-cocktail-tablecloth" target="_blank">Spandex cocktail table covers</a> are a popular linen option to cover wood cruiser tables or folding high cocktail tables for events. They`re sleek, contemporary, and easy to clean for party rental companies, hotels, golf courses, banquet halls or caterers who stock them. When these companies are starting their search for spandex cocktail table covers, the most common question encountered seems to be how much do spandex cocktail table linens cost in Canada? This blog post will detail the range of cost (in Canadian dollars, assuming as if buying from a Canadian or US event equipment supplier) and the colour choices and reasons for cost variations.</p> <p>Stretch cocktail table covers vary greatly in the Canadian Market and range in price from $19.95 CDN - $58.00 CDN. The price tends to vary based on colour of fabric (as some suppliers charge extra for different colours), size of fabric (a 42&rdquo; high linen will generally be more expensive than a 30&rdquo; high linen) and the finishing associated with the table cover (whether it is a hemmed or surged finish). The most popular colours for spandex cocktail table cloths include white, black and ivory.</p> <h4>Shipping costs on Spandex Cocktail Table Covers:</h4> <p>The shipping costs of these linens usually run $7.00 &ndash; $25.00 per table cover depending on the size of the order (shipping costs tend to decrease dramatically per piece based on volume), where it is shipping from and where it is shipping to. The shipping costs vary solely on volume, weight and shipping location. Nationally based suppliers to the hospitality industry will have multiple warehouses across the country to provide better shipping rates coast to coast. Also keep in mind that suppliers in the United States often may not have factored in the duties and customs fees associated with trans-border linen shipments &ndash; which tend to add an additional cost to each piece (above and beyond the exchange associated with the Canadian / United States Dollar).</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information regarding National Event Supply&rsquo;s Spandex Cocktail table linens including colours offered and cost, <a title="Spandex Tablecloths" href="/en/spandex-cocktail-tablecloth" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:204 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-catering-supply-store-in-toronto The Best Catering Supply Store in Toronto <p>More and more over the years National Event Supply has increasingly gained additional customers in the catering / foodservice industry &ndash; particularly in the Greater Toronto area with respect to their catering supplies such as porcelain platters &amp; bowls, melamine platters &amp; bowls, porcelain wonton spoons, porcelain tasting spoons, amuse-bouche spoons &amp; amuse-bouche forks. And because so many folks know our thoughts (from this website) on quality products and great service, they often ask us who would we classify as the best catering supply store and competitors that sell catering supplies in the area.</p> <p>We like to be as transparent as possible with our customers and because of this, here is a list of some of the companies that have a solid catering supply history in the Toronto area:</p> <h3>1. Nella Cutlery:</h3> <p>Nella Cutlery (also known as Nella Food Equipment &amp; Nella Cucina) started in the Toronto area in 1952 and is located in North York, Ontario. With a 55,000 sq foot showroom, they sell their own line of knives, pizza accessories, scales &amp; cutting boards as well as reselling additional catering supplies such as buffetware and serveware from Johnson-Rose, Browne Foodservice, Vollrath, Cambro, Rubbermaid Commercial, Winco &amp; Tableware Solutions.</p> <h3>2. Dinetz Restaurant Equipment Ltd:</h3> <p>A long standing fixture to the Toronto catering scene, Dinetz Restaurant Equipment Ltd has been around since 1912. They supply cook &amp; bakeware, heavy equipment, kitchen knives, appliances, smallware, glassware, flatware and china to hotels, caterers, hospitals, offices, schools, entertainment facilities, culinary students and households throughout Ontario and Canada.</p> <h3>3. Williams Food Equipment:</h3> <p>Based in Windsor, Ontario, Williams Food Equipment is a 100% Canadian owned and operated family business (much like National Event Supply) and supplies high-quality cookware and kitchenware. They believe in 100% customer satisfaction, the latest kitchenware products and getting those products to you fast.</p> <h3>4. Gordon Food Service:</h3> <p>North America`s largest family-owned broadline foodservice distributor, Gordon Food Service supplies restaurants, hotels, caterers, convenience stores, camps, daycare centers, churches, amusement and recreation facilities, jails, and prisons with meat, seafood, dairy, produce, bakery and tabletop supplies. Instead of focusing on a few core areas of competency they focus on providing broadline distribution of foodservice products.</p> <h3>5. Browne Foodservice:</h3> <p>Browne &amp; Co. is a Canadian company that provides the global marketplace with foodservice and retail housewares products. They focus on product innovation and outstanding service with their own proprietary brands while also marketing and distributing other brands such as Arc International, Emile Henry, Bamix, T&amp;S and Global in the Canadian Market. They distribute and sell bakeware, bar service, buffet service, coffee service, cookware, dinnerware, flatware, food preparation, glassware and tabletop essentials.</p> <p>So there are 5 companies to consider if you&rsquo;re getting quotes or pricing for your catering business. At risk of sounding like a broken record, the key to a great experience with purchasing from a catering supply store is:</p> <ul> <li>The durability of the product</li> <li>The value of the product</li> <li>The quality of the product</li> </ul> <p>Hopefully, in your case, your experience with the best catering supplies stores in Toronto will be an exceptional one.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Contact us for a <a title="Request a Custom Quote" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/request-a-custom-quote?&amp;__hssc=87614087.1.1394475359158&amp;__hstc=87614087.8b37cc758fa3e0faf36d20c3fb1dda56.1389290291298.1394467879596.1394475359158.154&amp;hsCtaTracking=b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f|7c44ae3a-7d7c-4da2-a001-95a17d1d1f8d" target="_blank">custom quote</a> today.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:203 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/round-banquet-table-sizes Round banquet table sizes <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6665" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/round-table-at-wedding-300.jpg" alt="Round Table at Wedding" width="300" height="201">There are a number of different shapes and sizes of banquet tables. The most common shapes include serpentine tables, round banquet tables, rectangular banquet tables and cocktail tables or cruiser tables. For the sake of this blog post, we&rsquo;re going to examine the most common sizes for round banquet tables.</p> <p>The smallest size of round banquet tables is the 36&rdquo; round banquet table. This 3 foot round banquet table generally fits 4 people comfortably around the table. It is a less common size and because of this lack of demand thus far, National Event Supply does not currently stock this size.</p> <p>The next size up for round banquet tables is the 48" round banquet table. This 4 foot round banquet table generally fits 5 people comfortable seated around the table. We offer this size in both a <a title="Round Plywood Folding Table" href="/en/round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">plywood round folding table</a> and a <a title="Round Blow Mold Folding Table" href="/en/48-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">blow-mold round folding table</a>.</p> <p>The next size for round banquet tables is the 60" round banquet table. This 5 foot round banquet table along with the largest size banquet table (below) are the most common sizes requested in round banquet tables. This size of banquet table seats 8 people comfortably around the table. We offer this size in both a <a title="Round Wood Folding Table" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">round wood folding table</a> and a <a title="Round Plastic Folding Table" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">round plastic folding table</a>.</p> <p>The largest size for round banquet tables is the 72" round banquet table. This 6 foot round banquet table seats 10 people comfortably around the table. As mentioned above, as it can seat up to 10 people, it is one of the most common size tables for receptions and other events such as conventions that require adequate seating in a limited space. We offer this size table in both a <a title="Round Plywood Folding Table" href="/en/72-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">plywood round folding table</a> and a <a title="Plastic Round Folding Table" href="/en/71-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">plastic round folding table</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For information regarding our Plastic Banquet Tables &amp; Wood Banquet Tables, <a title="Download our Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">Download our Tables &amp; Chairs Catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:202 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-weight-can-a-60-inch-plastic-round-folding-table-hold How much weight can a 60 Inch Plastic Round Folding Table Hold? <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-5960" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/03/350-60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table1641950.jpg" alt="Round Folding Table" width="214">It's no secret that we've been attending trade shows. Just before we went to The 2014 Rental Show in Orlando, we loaded up an iPad with all the movies that we've made so that we could show attendees just how strong our products are. We showed them how much weight our <a title="How much weight can a 6-ft Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables hold?" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-6ft-rectangle-plastic-folding-tables-hold" target="_blank">6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables</a> and our <a title="How Strong Are Your 8-ft Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/how-strong-are-8-ft-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">8-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables</a> could hold. We also put an <a title="How Strong Are Your 8-ft Wood Folding Tables?" href="/en/how-strong-is-a-8-foot-folding-table" target="_blank">8-ft NES Rectangular Wood Folding Table</a> to the test. After seeing these videos, the trade show team was told, "Your rectangular tables are impressive, but what about your round folding tables?"</p> <p>After hearing that our customers were interested in what it takes to break our round plastic and wood folding tables, we knew that we had to push a video starring our 60" round folding table to the head of the line. Today, we have a video featuring our 60 Inch NES Reliable Plastic<a title="Round Folding Table" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank"> Round Folding Table</a>. This is the most popular size of round folding table that we sell, and is manufactured to hold 1000 pounds evenly distributed across the top of the table. Want to see how much weight we could load onto the table? Watch the video and find out!</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/dGeYBTVji7c" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information about our <a title="60 Inch NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Table" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">60 Inch NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Table</a> why not <a title="Download our Free Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download our free tables and chairs catalogue</a>?</p> </div> <p>Image courtesy of Grant Cochrane / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:201 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/4-reasons-you-should-not-wait-until-april-to-buy-your-event-equipment 4 Reasons You Should NOT Wait Until April to Buy Your Event Equipment <p>As the large majority of our customers are party rental companies, we are not unaware of the fact that January &ndash; March can be a slower time for the sector. With less major holidays, no major exams for universities and graduations still a far off dream &ndash; I can understand how planning event equipment purchases now can seem both premature and/or farfetched. But hear me out. I may even be so bold to state you&rsquo;re going about buying event equipment wrong &ndash; or at least the equipment you know you need for the upcoming season. You&rsquo;re not a fortune teller after all.</p> <p>Allow me to list 4 reasons why you shouldn&rsquo;t wait until April to buy your event equipment.</p> <h3>1. You&rsquo;ll be first to the market with new products:</h3> <p>We&rsquo;ve recently brought in a number of new products including new line of <a title="Spandex Table Covers" href="/en/spandex-table-covers" target="_blank">spandex table covers</a>, <a title="Polyester Linens" href="/en/polyester-linens" target="_blank">polyester linens</a>, commercial outdoor patio heaters, <a title="13.125 in Flat Pizza Plate" href="/en/13125-flat-pizza-plate-a0722" target="_blank">13.125" flat pizza plate</a>, an <a title="Quadrato 11.125 in Square Plate" href="/en/quadrato-11125-square-plate-a1911" target="_blank">11" square plate</a> &amp; a <a title="4.75 in Straight Sloped Bowl" href="/en/475-straight-sloped-bowl-a1128" target="_blank">4.75" straight sloped bowl</a>. If you are concerned about being first to the market with new products we offer, buying them sooner rather than later ensures you can be the first to offer your customers new products.</p> <h3>2. No Risk in Stock Delays:</h3> <p>We try our absolute best to ensure we have ample stock of all our products but we can&rsquo;t always forecast when there&rsquo;s an outlier order that comes in that needs 700 <a title="NES Reliable Gold Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-gold-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">gold chiavari chairs</a> or 2500 pieces of <a title="Nova Table Fork" href="/en/nova-table-fork-1-dozen" target="_blank">Nova Table Forks</a> and suddenly we&rsquo;re in a bind. Buying before April helps ensure you don&rsquo;t get stuck sourcing additional ways to get what you need. We&rsquo;d also suggest if you have an idea that you&rsquo;re going to need something, to let us know as soon as possible so that if we don&rsquo;t have stock we can get stock in before you require it. Not always possible I know, but we want to work with all our customers (or partners is a better way of looking at our clients) to ensure we can meet and exceed their needs.</p> <h3>3. Less stress:</h3> <p>It&rsquo;s funny how stress-free buying early can be. You aren&rsquo;t being held to a deadline and worried about when you need something, if it&rsquo;s in stock and can you get it delivered tomorrow and so everyone can just relax and enjoy the process for what it is. But as soon as spring rolls around and you have events coming out of the woodwork asking "Are you booked for 100 <a title="Tall Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">Tall Folding Cocktail Tables</a> on April 1st?", you&rsquo;ll wish you had acted sooner on your purchase.</p> <h3>4. You&rsquo;re not so rushed:</h3> <p>Who wants to be rushed when it comes to spending 20-50k on event staples such as linens, folding tables and chiavari chairs? I don&rsquo;t know about you, but I like to feel like I&rsquo;ve got a solid head on my shoulders when I&rsquo;m making such a serious decision. By shopping for new or replacement event equipment ahead of the event high season, you can make a relaxed and informed decision, and not base your thoughts on silly stipulations like &lsquo;which company is cheapest&rsquo; (because let&rsquo;s be honest &ndash; cheaper doesn&rsquo;t always equate to a good quality product that will get you at least 10 turns of rentals, because in the race to the bottom, it&rsquo;s usually quality that takes the hit first). We strive to provide high quality products that will allow you to maximize your return on investment while offering good prices.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>I hope this little list helps you in your efforts to have an enjoyable experience buying event equipment in 2014. Should you have any questions please feel free to <a title="Contact Us" href="/en/contactus" target="_blank">contact us</a> or call us Toll Free 1-800-827-8953.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:200 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/were-crazy-for-tradeshows-this-weekend We’re crazy for Tradeshows this weekend! <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6838" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/02/tradeshows-are-coming.jpg" alt="Tradeshows are Coming" width="236" height="345">We had a nice little break after exhibiting at The Rental Show, but now we're approaching our the busiest part of our trade show season. This weekend, the National Event Supply trade show team will be splitting up with our President heading to Moncton, NB and the rest of the team heading to downtown Toronto, ON.</p> <p>In Moncton, NB we will be exhibiting at the Canadian Rental Association's Atlantic Small Tool &amp; Equipment Show on Saturday March 1st, 2014 from 10AM &ndash; 4PM at Casino New Brunswick. Party rental companies in the Maritimes can expect to see the following items at the show:</p> <ul> <li>Plastic Folding Tables</li> <li>Wood Folding Tables</li> <li>Plastic Folding Chairs</li> <li><a title="NES Reliable Folding Bar Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair" target="_blank">Bar Height Plastic Folding Chairs</a></li> <li>White Resin Folding Chairs</li> <li><a title="NES Reliable Gold Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-gold-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Gold Chiavari Chairs</a>, Mahogany Chiavari Chairs, <a title="Clear Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs">Crystal Chiavari Chairs</a></li> <li>A Subset of our Porcelain Dinnerware collections</li> <li>Glass Stemware &amp; Crystal Stemware</li> <li>Porcelain platters &amp; bowls</li> <li>Melamine platters &amp; bowls</li> </ul> <p>New in our inventory, and at the show for your viewing pleasure, is our new line of polyester and spandex linens. We sent a postcard to all party rental companies around Moncton in our database. Make sure you bring that postcard to the booth with you to receive a free <a title="NES Reliable Tall Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">tall plastic folding cocktail table</a> just for stopping by! As for our show special, we are pleased to inform show attendees that we will be extending our special American Rental Association Rental Show pricing to them if they order and receive delivery by end of March.</p> <p>In Toronto, we will be exhibiting at the Canadian Restaurant &amp; Foodservice Association Show from Sunday March 2nd until Tuesday March 4th at the Direct Energy Centre &ndash; Exhibition Place. Restaurants and caterers attending the show can expect to see the following items:</p> <ul> <li>All of our Porcelain Dinnerware Collections</li> <li>Glassware</li> <li>Crystal Stemware</li> <li>Flatware</li> <li><a title="Amuse Bouche Spoons" href="/en/amuse-bouche" target="_blank">Amuse-bouche Spoons</a></li> <li><a title="Wonton Soup Spoons" href="/en/wonton-soup-spoon-a0320" target="_blank">Porcelain Wonton Spoons</a></li> <li><a title="Porcelain Tasting Spoons" href="/en/tasting-spoon-a0319" target="_blank">Porcelain Tasting Spoons</a></li> <li>Porcelain Platters</li> <li>Porcelain Bowls</li> <li>Melamine Platters</li> <li>Melamine Bowls</li> </ul> <p>New in our inventory and at the show for the viewing pleasure of all restaurants in attendance is our new line of NES Reliable Commercial Patio Heaters. Available in bronze or charcoal gray, these heaters are on show special with $100 off the list price. Our additional show special includes 10% off our entire lineup of tabletop items.</p> <p>We look forward to seeing the Party Rental Companies of the Maritimes and the Restaurants/Caterers across Canada at both shows!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about our dinnerware collections, <a title="Download our Tabletop Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tabletop-catalogue" target="_blank">download our Tabletop Catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:199 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-to-do-when-the-top-layer-of-a-wood-table-is-cracked-and-peeling What to Do When the Top Layer of a Wood Table is Cracked and Peeling <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6271" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/02/june-22-wood-T.jpg" alt="june-22-wood-T" width="300" height="225">One of the fantastic things about wood folding tables is the ability to refurbish the top layer should there be any issues after the continual wear and tear of renting them out. We have been asked on occasion what to do when the top layer of a wood table is cracked and peeling. This blog post will give you two suggestions of potential solutions to this question.</p> <p>The first thing I would suggest you do is check the thickness of your wood table and the depth of your cracks. Ensuring you have at least 1/2 inch + of thickness with your table will protect you from the tabletop being unable to support weight when in use.</p> <h4>Suggestion 1:</h4> <p>If you plan to use the wood table without table linens or the tables are too thin, unfortunately you should start thinking about table replacement instead of repair.</p> <h4>Suggestion 2:</h4> <p>If you plan to use the wood table with table linens and have at least 1/2 inch + of thickness available you can refinish the table to get rid of the cracks / peeling. To do this I would recommend the following steps:</p> <ol> <li>Remove tabletop from table legs and use saw horses to prop the tabletop up.</li> <li>Using a paint scraper, scrape all the peeling areas free of the excess varnish.</li> <li>Examine the cracks and determine if they&rsquo;re shallow enough to sand out or if they need to be filled with a wood filler.</li> <li>If the cracks need to be filled, get a wood filler that doesn&rsquo;t shrink after drying and overfill the cracks to ensure the crack is completely filled.</li> <li>Using a handheld or electric sander, start with a coarse grained sandpaper (120 grit) moving to 150 grit and 180 grit for the smoothest finish. You want to be sanding just enough with each to remove the scratches of the previous grit. The reason for moving from a coarser grit to a smoother grit is the coarser sand paper will make it easier to cut through and remove problem areas (such as cracks and peeling) while the smoother grit finishes off the wood to a smooth finish.</li> <li>Once the wood table top has been sanded to your satisfaction, finish off the table top with a clear varnish to protect the wood, reattach the table legs and you&rsquo;re good to go!</li> </ol> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about our wood tables, <a title="Download the Tables &amp; Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download our Tables &amp; Chairs catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:198 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/announcing-a-new-way-to-do-business-with-us Announcing a New Way to Do Business with Us <p>National Event Supply is excited to announce a new way to shop for your event and party rental equipment needs. All our products are now available on <a title="National Event Supply" href="/en/" target="_blank">www.nationaleventsupply.com</a> with clean, clear photos, specifications and the new ability to purchase product online (including shipping) - via Visa or MasterCard.</p> <p>Alternatively, should you wish to purchase products utilizing a purchase order, or you like receiving the personal touch from one of our customer service representatives, we're happy to accept calls at 1-800-827-8953, emails at <a href="mailto:sales@nationaleventsupply.com">sales@nationaleventsupply.com</a> or contact us via our website.</p> <p>We're just trying to make it easier to do business with us! If there&rsquo;s any feedback you&rsquo;d like to provide us, we would be happy to hear how to make your experience with us better. Please feel free to contact us using the button below and provide us your feedback.</p> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-a8974d93-4d0c-4b55-a784-9f52814ada9a" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-a8974d93-4d0c-4b55-a784-9f52814ada9a" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-a8974d93-4d0c-4b55-a784-9f52814ada9a"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/a8974d93-4d0c-4b55-a784-9f52814ada9a"><img id="hs-cta-img-a8974d93-4d0c-4b55-a784-9f52814ada9a" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/a8974d93-4d0c-4b55-a784-9f52814ada9a.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'a8974d93-4d0c-4b55-a784-9f52814ada9a'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:197 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/why-national-event-supply-doesnt-sell-dinnerware-sets Why National Event Supply Doesn’t Sell Dinnerware Sets <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6133" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/02/Polar-White-Dinner-Plate-300x300.jpg" alt="Polar White Dinner Plate" width="300" height="300">There are a number of party rental and event rental equipment suppliers as well as restaurant supply stores that sell dinnerware sets to party rental companies. It appears that so many suppliers sell dinnerware in terms of "sets" that party rental companies as well as restaurants have been conditioned to expect to be sold dishes that way. When we were recently exhibiting at the 2014 Rental Show in Orlando &ndash; we got asked numerous times how much each dinnerware line cost per set. In return, our answer was always "we don't sell dinnerware sets." I admit there were some potential customers that looked at us like we had a second head &ndash; until we explained why.</p> <p>We don&rsquo;t sell dinnerware sets for the simple reason that our customers don&rsquo;t have the need to buy sets of items repeatedly. To put it in a simpler context, let&rsquo;s look at this scenario:</p> <p>If ACME Party Rental were to buy a 16 piece set (4 piece place setting for 4 people) and rented it out to an intimate event which broke 4 of the 16 pieces &ndash; ACME would be in a bind. They would either need to 1) mix and match pieces from their inventory to supplement the broken pieces or 2) buy an entirely new set from us.</p> <p>Option 1 &ndash; mixing and matching pieces from their inventory to supplement the broken pieces works sometimes. But businesses with picky customers wanting a specific look know that option 1 doesn&rsquo;t always fly.</p> <p>Option 2 &ndash; buying an entirely new set works as well but then you have twice as many of some items and only 1 of the broken pieces. It also can be an annoyance to budget conscious customers who don&rsquo;t want to pay for a set of 16 if they only need 4 pieces &ndash; which is totally understandable.</p> <p>In party rental and in restaurants it makes much more sense for their businesses to be able to buy only the items they require. Because of this and because we&rsquo;d rather not bundle sets and create a bad experience for customers, we only sell individual pieces.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For information on our different lines of dinnerware, why not <a title="Download our Tabletop Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tabletop-catalogue" target="_blank">download our Tabletop Catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:196 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-many-drinks-can-fill-n-chill-tables-hold How many drinks can Fill n Chill tables hold? <p>Not all of you might be aware that we are the Canadian Distributor for Chillin&rsquo; Products, Inc. Chillin&rsquo; Products produces the <a title="Fill n Chill Party Table" href="/en/fill-n-chill-party-table-white" target="_blank">Fill n Chill&reg; Party Table</a> designed to hold ice and keep food and beverages cold. One of the questions we often get asked is: How many drinks can fill n chill tables hold? It&rsquo;s a great question and because we&rsquo;re in the habit of answering customer questions on our blog we&rsquo;ve got the answer for you...</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/02/Fill-n-Chill-Party-Table-Full.gif" alt="Fill n Chill Party Table Full" width="400" height="550"></p> <p>But in all seriousness &ndash; a Fill n Chill party table can hold between 156 &ndash; 192 cans or between 13 &ndash; 16 cases of 12. Hopefully this helps you plan out your future drink minimums for your next event!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in getting a quote for a Fill n Chill table for your next indoor or outdoor event, <a title="Contact Us!" href="/en/contactus" target="_blank">contact us</a> for more information.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:195 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/top-news-and-insights-from-the-2014-ara-rental-show Top News and Insights from the 2014 ARA Rental Show <div class="storify"><iframe src="//storify.com/NatlEventSupply/top-news-and-insights-from-the-2014-ara-rental-sho/embed" width="100%" height="750" frameborder="no"></iframe> <script src="//storify.com/NatlEventSupply/top-news-and-insights-from-the-2014-ara-rental-sho.js" language="javascript"></script> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:194 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-strong-are-bistro-chairs How Strong are Bistro Chairs <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-5960" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/03/bag-of-questions-214x300.jpg" alt="Bag of Questions" width="214" height="300">Today's the final day of the 2014 Rental Show. Our Tradeshow Team has been having a great time in Orlando, and they've been showing off our stress test videos. People visiting our booth could see what it takes to <a title="How Strong are your NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/how-strong-are-plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">destroy our NES Reliable Folding Chairs</a>. They could watch our time lapse video showing the <a title="Overnight Stress Test" href="/en/how-strong-are-plastic-folding-chairs-pt2" target="_blank">overnight test</a> we performed on our plastic folding chairs. And if they didn't get a chance to see it before heading to the show, they could see our <a title="White Resin Folding Chair Stress Test" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-white-resin-folding-chair-hold" target="_blank">white resin folding chair stress test</a>.</p> <p>One of the videos that they are showing on the floor, but that we haven't blogged about is our NES Reliable White Bistro Chair Stress Test. Similar to the Grosfillix Miami Bistro stacking sidechair, bistro chairs are perfect for outdoor events or a restaurant patio. Whether in a tent or out in the elements, plastic bistro chairs are a practical and durable option. The key question is: will this plastic stacking chair be stronger than the folding chairs that have been tested before it? Because this chair is so similar to the miami black bistro chair or miami white bistro chair we often get asked for a comparison. We think this video speaks for itself in terms of our chair's durability.</p> <p>So how much weight can a bistro chair hold? Watch the video and find out!</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/-5EGQ7OBYDk" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information about our <a title="NES Reliable Bistro Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-bistro-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable White Bistro Chairs</a> or any of our other event chairs, why not <a title="Download our Free Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download our free tables and chairs catalogue</a>?</p> </div> <p>Image courtesy of Grant Cochrane / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:193 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-porcelain-pieces-in-stock New Porcelain Pieces in Stock! <p>We're constantly looking for new items to add to our inventory that will compliment the events our customers put on.</p> <p>On our last buying trip we came across some fantastic porcelain serving pieces that we believe will compliment the events of our catering and party rental clients and even some pieces for restaurants.</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6955" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/02/straightslopebowl-300x99.gif" alt="straight sloped bowl" width="300" height="99"><br>The first piece is the new 4.75" straight sloped bowl. This bowl is perfect for restaurants to serve fries, crudit&eacute;s, or even a small tapas dish. The bowl has a wholesale price of $3.50, is dishwasher safe, microwave safe and oven safe to 400F.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6956" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/02/pizzaplateflat-300x99.gif" alt="Flat Pizza Plate" width="300" height="99">The second piece is the new 13.125" flat pizza plate. This porcelain round pizza plate can be used as its name suggests as a pizza plate at a restaurant or at a catered passed hors d'oeuvres event as a platter. The flat pizza plate has a wholesale price of $12.95. Like the latter, this porcelain flat round platter is microwave safe, dishwasher safe and oven safe to 400F.</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6957" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/02/700-quadrato-11-square-dinner-plate-a19015198-300x200.jpg" alt="11inch square plate" width="300" height="200"><br>The last piece is an addition to our Quadrato porcelain dinnerware collection - the 11.125" square plate. This square plate is another option for an oversize plate should a 12" square plate be too large for your event. The 11.125" square plate has a wholesale price of $8.95, is oven safe to 400F, microwave safe and dishwasher safe.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>These items will be available on the ecommerce portion of the website shortly as a self-serve buying option - however, if you have any questions or want a quote on any of these new items sooner they're in stock and ready to ship, so feel free to <a title="Contact Us" href="/en/contactus" target="_blank">contact us here</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:192 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-weight-can-a-white-resin-folding-chair-hold How Much Weight Can a White Resin Folding Chair Hold? <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-5960" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/02/350-nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair-4pcs2501220.jpg" alt="White Resin Folding Chair" width="214" height="300">We've been testing our tables and chairs for almost a year. We've done tests to see how much weight it takes to <a title="How Strong are your NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/how-strong-are-plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">destroy our NES Reliable Folding Chairs</a>. We did an <a title="Overnight Stress Test" href="/en/how-strong-are-plastic-folding-chairs-pt2" target="_blank">overnight test</a> showing that our Plastic Folding Chairs have no problems holding 396 pounds for over 12 hours. And we've <a title="Bar-Height Folding Chair Stress Test" href="/en/how-strong-are-bar-height-folding-chairs" target="_blank">tested our bar-height folding chairs</a> to prove their strength.</p> <p>Today we're going to be testing one of our most popular event chairs, the NES Reliable <a title="White Resin Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">White Resin Folding Chair</a>. Rental companies buy white resin folding chairs because they are perfect for outdoor events on a sunny summer weekend and can be used inside when the weather is snowy and miserable. Sales of our white resin chairs have been increased every year that we have offered them. People just love our white resin padded chairs!</p> <p>Some people are a little hesitant about purchasing a chair made entirely of plastic, and this video is for them. Find out how much weight our NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chairs can take by watching the video below!</p> <h1>White Resin Folding Chair Stress Test</h1> <p align="center"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/6RbRDX3-ulQ" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information about our NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chairs or any of our other event chairs, why not <a title="Download our Free Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download our free tables and chairs catalogue</a>?</p> </div> <p>Image courtesy of Grant Cochrane / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:191 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/who-are-the-best-restaurant-equipment-supplies-stores-in-toronto-ontario Who Are The Best Restaurant Equipment & Supplies Stores in Toronto, Ontario <h1>Where to find the Best Restaurant Supplies in Toronto:</h1> <p>Each year, we at National Event Supply work with restaurants around the Greater Toronto area with respect to their restaurant supplies such as porcelain platters, bowls, porcelain dinnerware, flatware and glass stemware. And because so many folks know our thoughts (from this website) on quality products and great service, they often ask us who are some of the other restaurant equipment &amp; supplies stores and competitors we have in the area.</p> <p>We like to be as transparent as possible with our customers and because of this, here is a list of some of the companies that have a solid restaurant supply history in the Toronto area:</p> <h3>1. Hamilton Store Fixtures</h3> <p>Having been around for over 70 years, Hamilton Store Fixtures is located in west of Toronto in the Hamilton area, and specialize in restaurant supplies including glassware, cutlery, china and smallware accessories also getting into restaurant equipment and small appliances. The company also offers contract services and consulting services as well as full service distribution.</p> <h3>2. Nella Cutlery</h3> <p>Located in North York, Ontario, Nella Cutlery (also known as Nella Food Equipment &amp; Nella Cucina) has also been around the Toronto area for many years, and service supermarkets, delicatessens, convenience stores, restaurants and casinos. They focus on food equipment, refrigeration, bar equipment, material handling &amp; storage, espresso machines and smallwares.</p> <h3>3. S.t.o.p Restaurant Supply</h3> <p>s.t.o.p. Restaurant Supply is located in Kitchener, Ontario and Sudbury, Ontario and caters to both commercial and retail customers. While Nella Cutlery and Hamilton Store Fixtures sell larger food equipment, s.t.o.p. restaurant supply focuses on smallwares, apparel &amp; household items.</p> <h3>4. European Hotel &amp; Restaurant Imports</h3> <p>Another staple of the Toronto restaurant supply market over the years, European Hotel &amp; Restaurant Imports specializes in cooking utensils, serving pieces, food equipment, glassware and storage containers but also has a very large service division as well.</p> <p>So there are 4 companies to consider if you're getting quotes or pricing for your restaurant. The key to a great experience with purchasing from a restaurant supply store is:</p> <ul> <li>The durability of the product</li> <li>The value of the product</li> <li>The quality of the product</li> </ul> <p>Hopefully, in your case, your experience with restaurant equipment and supplies stores will be an exceptional one.</p> <p>While our primary target market has traditionally been selling wholesale event equipment such as dinnerware, flatware, folding tables &amp; folding chairs to the party rental industry, more and more restaurants are seeing the value in extending their budgets with accessory porcelain pieces such as serveware from us.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in learning more about how we can help your restaurant, <a title="Contact Us!" href="/en/contactus" target="_blank">contact us</a> for a custom quote today.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:190 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-to-consider-before-entering-the-party-rental-industry What to Consider Before Entering the Party Rental Industry <p>For equipment rental or tool rental companies, branching into party rental can be a natural transition to grow your business. If you&rsquo;re thinking of additional ways, viewing this slide presentation below on how the Canadian party rental market is doing, whether it&rsquo;s growing, questions to ask yourself, and what party rental inventory items to initially invest in, will help ensure you are well prepared for what is in store for you.</p> <div align="center"> <p><iframe src="http://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/30772724" width="476" height="400" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For information on National Event Supply&rsquo;s inventory of <a title="Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">wood folding tables</a> &amp; <a title="Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a> (both in round or rectangular) and range of <a title="Event Chairs" href="/en/chairs" target="_blank">event chairs</a>, <a title="Download our Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download our catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:189 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-at-the-2014-rental-show National Event Supply at The 2014 Rental Show <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6933" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/rectangular-wood-tabletops-223x300.jpg" alt="Rectangular Wood Tabletops" width="223" height="300"><a title="The 2014 Rental Show " href="http://therentalshow.com/Home.aspx" target="_blank">The 2014 Rental Show</a> is fast approaching with less than 2 weeks to go! We're excited to be in the Party/Event Rental section in booth 2937. <a title="How to Get to Our Booth" href="http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/48239/file-483204908-pdf/How_to_Get_to_National_Event_Supplys_Booth.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for an easy to print map of how to find us!</a></p> <p>We're going to be at the show exhibiting our dinnerware, cutlery, plastic/wood folding tables including our new Rhino table line, plastic folding chairs, white resin folding chairs, chiavari chairs, glass &amp; crystal stemware and our new line of linens.</p> <h3>Stop by the booth to:</h3> <ul> <li>Check out our show special pricing available on all products</li> <li>Enter your name into our Show Draw for the chance to win 10 6-ft folding tables (in your choice of wood or plastic)</li> <li>View our videos on how much weight our folding tables and chairs can hold</li> </ul> <p>If you're going to the Rental Show for the first time, or want a refresher, <a title="What to Expect at the Rental Show!" href="/en/what-to-expect-at-the-rental-show" target="_blank">here are some tips and tricks</a> to ensure you get the most out of your time down in Orlando.</p> <p>The team looks forward to seeing you at the show!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about our offerings at the show, download the <a title="The Table and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">Tables &amp; Chairs Catalogue</a> or the <a title="The Tabletop Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tabletop-catalogue" target="_blank">Tabletop Catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:188 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/2-ted-talks-from-chefs-sharing-thought-provoking-ways-theyre-changing-the-world-with-food 2 TED Talks from Chefs Sharing Thought-Provoking Ways They’re Changing the World with Food <p>One of the things I love about TED Talks is they allow us to step outside our everyday working lives and learn from others experiences. Often times, doing this can cause light bulb moments that can be translated and applied back to your business. Check out these two TED Talks from chefs that change the way you think about food and waste.</p> <h3>1) Chef Dan Barber: How I Fell in Love with a Fish</h3> <p>For the past 50 years we've been farming the sea like we were clear cutting forests. Chef Dan Brown thought he was lending to the sustainability movement by cooking a fish he felt good about selling. A fish that was farm-raised to the supposed highest standards of sustainability. But upon doing further innocent questioning, Chef Barber fell out of love with said fish. Until he happened upon another fish. A different fish, first experienced by him in the South of Spain and despite being really overdone was still amazingly delicious. Chef Barber talks with humour about his love affair with only two fish in his lifetime and the future of good food. He definitely provides food for thought.</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="http://embed.ted.com/talks/dan_barber_how_i_fell_in_love_with_a_fish.html" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <h3>2) Arthur Potts Dawson: A vision for sustainable restaurants</h3> <p>Chef Arthur Potts-Dawson shares an interesting perspective about his personal vision for drastically reducing restaurant waste; an industry he argues is one of the most wasteful industries in the world &ndash; creating recycling, composting, sustainable engines for good food. Chef Potts-Dawson details how he&rsquo;s managed to create a restaurant that minimizes waste by some innovative tactics as well as time tested ones. Once he got that restaurant off the ground he decided to play with an idea of creating a restaurant that has a no-carbon footprint which he&rsquo;s accomplished quite well. He&rsquo;s now extending his quest to create The People&rsquo;s Supermarket &ndash; all in the name of getting food out to a broader spectrum of people and connecting communities in London, England to rural growers. Chef Potts-Dawson quite humbly shares how environmentally conscious businesses are not only doable but profitable in a quest to be more responsible in this world.</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="http://embed.ted.com/talks/arthur_potts_dawson_a_vision_for_sustainable_restaurants.html" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>What are your thoughts on sustainable food &amp; restaurants? Are you for or against &ndash; and why? <a title="Tweet NatlEventSupply" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Tweet @NatlEventSupply</a> or <a title="Comment on our Facebook page" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">comment on our Facebook page</a> to let us know your thoughts! We&rsquo;re interested in hearing your side of the story!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:187 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-wedding-folding-chairs-cost-in-canada How much do Wedding Folding Chairs Cost in Canada? <p>Next to the <a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari Chair</a>, the most popular event chair for weddings would be Wedding White Folding Chairs. Party and event rental companies, hotels, banquet halls and caterers often start their search off for these chairs asking what different variations of white wedding folding chairs exist and how much do white wedding folding chairs cost? This blog post will detail the range of cost (if buying from a Canadian event equipment supplier) and styles of white wedding folding chairs and the reasons for the cost variations.</p> <h1><a title="NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">White Resin Folding Chairs</a></h1> <p><a title="NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5936" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/rfc.jpg" alt="Resin Folding Chair" width="200" height="300"></a><a title="NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">White Resin Folding Chairs</a> will have the highest initial cost because they use more expensive materials and are the most labour intensive to produce. Their prices will again vary greatly depending on the quality of chair, the volume you want to buy, and the cost to ship. White Resin Folding Chairs range in price from $29.00 CDN - $41.00 CDN. These chairs are the most popular in terms of aesthetics.</p> <h1><a title="Wedding White NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/wedding-white-plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Wedding White Plastic Folding Chairs</a></h1> <p><a title="Wedding White NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/wedding-white-plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Wedding White Plastic Folding Chairs</a> are the least expensive white wedding folding chair option. This is mainly due to the fact that the cost of materials and production for a wedding white plastic folding chair is cheaper. There are numerous pricing components when purchasing wedding white plastic folding chairs that influence the cost &ndash; the materials being used in the plastic folding chair frame and whether the chair is sold on volume discount levels or at a set price. The average wedding white plastic folding chair will cost between $14.95 to $17.75 CDN, depending on the quality of the chair and how strong / durable the chair is. Plastic folding chairs can hold between 400 &ndash; 800lbs. Typically, with all types of plastic folding chairs, the larger volume of chair you buy, the lower the cost of each chair.</p> <h1><a title="NES Reliable White Fanback Plastic Folding Chair" href="/en/white-fanback-plastic-folding-chair" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6921" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/01/White-on-White-Fanback.png" alt="White on White NES Reliable Fanback Plastic Folding Chair" width="200" height="358"></a><a title="NES Reliable White Fanback Plastic Folding Chair" href="/en/white-fanback-plastic-folding-chair" target="_blank">White Fan Back Plastic Folding Chairs</a></h1> <p><a title="NES Reliable White Fanback Plastic Folding Chair" href="/en/white-fanback-plastic-folding-chair" target="_blank">White fan back chairs</a> cost slightly more than wedding white plastic folding chairs because the chair (while made of the same materials as the plastic folding chairs) has a more labour intensive production associated. These chairs are more aesthetically appealing than the traditional wedding white plastic folding chair but the cost difference tends to make them a less popular chair with the price sensitive wedding crowd. The average white fan back plastic folding chair ranges in price from $15.00 &ndash; $19.00 CDN depending on the chair quality and volume discounts.</p> <h3>Shipping costs on Wedding White Plastic Folding Chairs, White Fan Back Plastic Folding Chairs &amp; White Resin Folding Chairs:</h3> <p>The shipping costs of these chairs usually run $1.50 &ndash; 8.50 per chair depending on the size of the order (shipping costs tend to decrease based on volume), where it is shipping from and where it is shipping to. The shipping costs do not vary based on the type of chair purchased but solely on volume, weight and shipping location. Nationally based suppliers to the hospitality industry will have multiple warehouses across the country to provide better shipping rates coast to coast.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information regarding National Event Supply&rsquo;s chairs offered, <a title="Download the Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download the Tables &amp; Chairs catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:186 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-weight-can-a-lifetime-6-ft-commercial-plastic-folding-table-hold How Much Weight Can a Lifetime 6-ft Commercial Plastic Folding Table Hold? <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-5960" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/03/bag-of-questions-214x300.jpg" alt="Bag of Questions" width="214" height="300">Last year, we started making videos where we stressed tables and chairs to the breaking point. We've tested our <a title="How much weight can a 6-ft Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables hold?" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-6ft-rectangle-plastic-folding-tables-hold" target="_blank">6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table</a> and our <a title="How Strong Are Your 8-ft Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/how-strong-are-8-ft-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">8-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table</a>. We've put an <a title="How Strong Are Your 8-ft Wood Folding Tables?" href="/en/how-strong-is-a-8-foot-folding-table" target="_blank">8-ft NES Rectangular Wood Folding Table</a> to the test. This year we hope to test some of our round tables to show just how strong they are. We're also going to be testing some of our competitors' table to see how they stack up against the tables that we offer.</p> <p>Today we're going to be putting a Lifetime Table to the test. Lifetime manufactures and sells tables, chairs, and a host of other products. We're going to be testing the Lifetime 6-foot commercial plastic folding table and comparing it to our <a title="NES Reliable 6-foot Rectangular Plastic Folding Table" href="/en/6ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable 6-foot Rectangular Plastic Folding Table</a>. On paper, the Lifetime Table looks to be the stronger table as it is rated for 2000 pounds of weight evenly distributed across the top, while our NES Reliable 6-foot Rectangular Plastic Folding Table is only rated for 1000 pounds. However, in a previous stress test, the NES Reliable 6-foot Rectangular Plastic Folding Table managed to hold over 2500 ounds before failing. How will the Lifetime folding table stack up against our 6-foot commercial plastic folding table? Let's find out!</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/NYuVteo3HQM" width="640" height="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information about our NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables why not <a title="Download our Free Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download our free tables and chairs catalogue</a>?</p> </div> <p>Image courtesy of Grant Cochrane / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:185 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/review-melamine-platters-vs-porcelain-platters Review: Melamine Platters vs. Porcelain Platters <p><a href="/en/12-x-6-rectangular-platter-a0961"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6067" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/01/platters.jpg" alt="Porcelain Rectangular Platters" width="200" height="200"></a><br><br>With any company dealing in the foodservice industry &ndash; whether it be catering, banquet halls, golf courses, restaurants trying different plating options, hotels with meeting space or party rental companies &ndash; picking the right platters for food presentation is important. You want to ensure you&rsquo;re presenting aesthetically pleasing food while ensuring your inventory / material costs for the platters doesn&rsquo;t affect your bottom line. Add in the breakage, potential stacking or transporting issues and it can be a bit overwhelming.</p> <p>This article presents an easy to view list of the pros and cons of melamine platters vs. porcelain platters.</p> <p><br><br></p> <h3><a title="Melamine Platters" href="/en/melamine-platters-and-bowls" target="_blank">Melamine Platters:</a></h3> <ul> <li>Durable</li> <li>Break resistant</li> <li>Can scratch with use of sharp objects on the surface (like knives)</li> <li>Commercial dishwasher safe</li> <li>Lightweight</li> <li>Can withstand temperatures from 32&deg;F to 220&deg;F (0&deg;C to 120&deg;C) &ndash; ruling out baking / food preparation in them</li> <li>Non-microwavable</li> <li>Potential long term health risks (<a title="Should you throw away melamine dishes?" href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/the-hot-button/why-you-may-want-to-get-rid-of-your-melamine-dishware/article7660945/" target="_blank">jury still out</a>)</li> <li>Easy to stack</li> <li>More expensive to purchase due to material cost</li> </ul> <h3><a title="Porcelain Platters" href="/en/quadrato-platters" target="_blank">Porcelain Platters:</a></h3> <ul> <li>Durable</li> <li>Breakage occurs more frequently due to the nature of the material</li> <li>Scratch resistant</li> <li>Commercial dishwasher safe</li> <li>Heavy in comparison to melamine</li> <li>Oven safe to 400&deg;F</li> <li>Microwave safe (unless porcelain contains metal detailing)</li> <li>Can become cumbersome to stack</li> <li>Less expensive to purchase than Melamine</li> <li>Can look better longer</li> </ul> <p>As you can see, porcelain platters and melamine platters both have their place at a buffet or party; neither one can be ruled out as &ldquo;better&rdquo; than the other &ndash; it generally comes down to how the purchaser plans to utilize the platter and personal preference.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information on the platters &amp; bowls offered by National Event Supply, <a title="Download the Tabletop Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tabletop-catalogue" target="_blank">download our tabletop catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:184 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-to-expect-at-the-rental-show What to Expect at The Rental Show <h3>A Guide for First Time Attendees</h3> <p><img class="alignleft size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/02/4C-TRS_ARA-logo_web.jpg" alt="RentalShowLogo" width="215" height="169"><br><br><br>Anyone in the know in the Rental Industry &ndash; both in the United States and Canada &ndash; recognizes that <strong><a href="http://therentalshow.com/Home.aspx" target="_blank">The Rental Show</a></strong> is THE conference and trade show to attend. By now, I&rsquo;m sure you've justified your trip to your boss and <a href="http://therentalshow.com/Register.aspx" target="_blank">registered for your ticket</a> for the 2014 Rental Show. You&rsquo;ve booked your tickets to Orlando International Airport (or Google mapped directions to drive) and are starting to get pumped to rub elbows with the best and the brightest in the industry. As you get ready to pack your bags, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind as you gear up for the 2014 Rental Show:<br><br></p> <h3>1. Be Prepared</h3> <p>Conferences are first and foremost the premiere way to get a read on the industry and step outside your everyday business to learn how other rental companies across the continent operate. With more than <a href="http://therentalshow.com/EducationandEvents/ShowSeminars.aspx" target="_blank">24 educational seminars</a> on everything from employee retention strategies to eight must-haves for a successful rental store, you need to take advantage of all this learning! Know what sessions you want to attend and start mapping out your schedule now.</p> <p>If you plan to carry your laptop/tablet/smart phone or all three during the event, make sure you keep a charger handy to make sure you don&rsquo;t lose your ability to take notes!</p> <p>Wear comfortable shoes. It&rsquo;s a big convention center and you&rsquo;ll be doing plenty of laps on both the trade show floor and walking to sessions. Do yourself a favour and plan to wear shoes that make you feel like you&rsquo;re walking on air.</p> <p>Carry business cards. Exhibitors will no doubt have badge scanning systems, but what about other individuals in special events, general tool, equipment rental or construction that you meet? Bringing business cards gives you the ability to network with other entrepreneurs and like-minded individuals and bounce potential ideas off them.</p> <h3>2. Network, Network, Network</h3> <p>Proactively engage with different people. The contacts you make at the Rental Show will provide you with valuable information on different ways to run your business. There are speakers, exhibitors and attendees who have been in the industry for decades and have a wealth of knowledge to share with you if you&rsquo;re willing to strike up a conversation. If you&rsquo;re an introvert (which let&rsquo;s face it <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennagoudreau/2012/01/30/quiet-revolution-of-the-50-percent-introverts-susan-cain/" target="_blank">at least half of us are</a>) try to challenge yourself to break away from your co-workers, or friends while you&rsquo;re at sessions, during breaks, meals and networking events. One of the events that looks promising for attendees between the ages of 18 to 40, is the Young Professionals Networking Event happening on Sunday February 9 at 5:30pm. To refresh your networking tips and tricks, <a href="http://passivepanda.com/networking-tips" target="_blank">check out this article</a> to rejuvenate your skills.</p> <h3>3. Have Fun (but not too much)</h3> <p>It has to be brought up &ndash; the elephant in the room. The Rental Show puts on a ton of awesome networking events that brings together the entire industry to mix and mingle in the very best of Orlando scenery. But there&rsquo;s always that group of people that take the fun too far. Just remember you&rsquo;re on a business trip and this really is THE place for rental industry education. It&rsquo;d be a shame to miss it because of one too many drinks the night before. To take advantage of all the fantastic networking events, be sure to <a href="http://therentalshow.com/EducationandEvents/Events.aspx" target="_blank">view the full line up here</a> and make sure to sign up for the Regional Networking event for Region 10 (Canada) taking place Monday February 10th from 5PM &ndash; 6:30PM.</p> <h3>4. Take Advantage of the Show Specials (if you can):</h3> <p>The Rental Show has a helpful app available on iTunes and Google Apps store that is perfect for you to keep track of the exhibitor booth&rsquo;s you plan to swing by. Not only that but on their website, the American Rental Association lists all the exhibitors who will be offering show specials (special discounts and offers for those who attend the show and stop by their booth). If you have the time, it makes sense to scope those out to see what discounts you can take advantage of. National Event Supply will be holding a draw for a chance to win 10 FREE 6ft folding tables (your choice of wood or plastic) and offering show special pricing on our <a href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">White Resin Folding Chairs</a>, plastic folding tables, wood folding tables, new line of Linens and all our tabletop collection including <a href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">dinnerware</a>, <a href="/en/serveware" target="_blank">platters &amp; bowls</a>, <a href="/en/glass-stemware" target="_blank">glassware</a> and <a href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">cutlery</a>.</p> <h3>5. Follow up</h3> <p>This might be the most important tip. You&rsquo;ve made some key connections, learned a ton of new knowledge and tactics and are ready to execute your ideas back into your business. Leverage the relationships you&rsquo;ve made with your peers and rental industry experts to ensure you keep the connection and dialogue going.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re a rental show veteran, what other tips do you have for first-timers? We&rsquo;d love for you to share with us and all of the first timers by <a href="http://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">tweeting @NatlEventSupply!</a></p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:183 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-chiavari-chairs-cost-to-buy-in-canada How much do Chiavari chairs cost to buy in Canada? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6149" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/01/GoldChiavariChair45.jpg" alt="Gold Chiavari Chair" width="300" height="450">One of the first questions a party rental, event rental, hotel, banquet hall or caterer asks themselves when they begin the process of buying chiavari chairs wholesale is: <em>How much does a chiavari chair cost, and what are the expected prices for different kinds of chiavari chairs?</em> Unfortunately many Canadian companies run into road blocks when they research online as to how much chiavari chairs are really going to cost with few in the industry posting prices online. This article will attempt to answer this important question &ndash; just keep in mind that chiavari chair prices vary drastically between the United States and Canada &ndash; buying from US companies may look like a better deal but with the exchange rates, duties and shipping &ndash; your end cost generally is higher than if you&rsquo;d bought from a Canadian company. As the different types of chiavari chairs have different price points, this article takes a look at what a Canadian company buying from a Canadian event equipment sales supplier can expect in terms of pricing.</p> <h3>Wood Chiavari Chairs:</h3> <p>Wood chiavari chairs are the least expensive chiavari chair option. This is mainly due to the fact that the cost of materials for a wood chiavari chair is cheaper. There are numerous pricing components when purchasing wood chiavari chairs that influence the cost &ndash; the type of wood being used, if cushion is included, the volume you want to buy at, whether the chair is sold on volume discount levels or at a set price, and whether the chair is shipped assembled or knocked down. The average wood chiavari chair will cost between $39.00 to $65.00 CDN, depending on the quality of the chair and whether it is assembled or knocked down. Typically with all types of chiavari chairs, the larger volume of chair you buy, the lower the cost of each chair. That being said, the quality of wood, and if the chair is preassembled, drives the price higher but the chair will also last longer.</p> <h3>Resin Chiavari Chairs:</h3> <p><strong><a title="National Event Supply Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Resin Chiavari chairs</a> </strong>cost more than wood Chiavari chairs because resin is a higher cost material than wood. Resin Chiavari chairs can also have steel support frames built into the chair that provides a stronger, more durable product for higher turnover businesses. The average resin Chiavari chair ranges in price from $40.00 &ndash; $70.00 CDN depending on whether it has a steel support frame, cushion included, volume discounts, and whether it&rsquo;s shipped knocked down format or preassembled.</p> <h3>Crystal Chiavari Chairs:</h3> <p>In most cases, but not always, <a title="National Event Supply Crystal Chiavari Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank"><strong>crystal Chiavari chairs</strong></a> will have the highest initial cost, and will again vary greatly depending on if the cushion is included, the volume you want to buy, whether the chair is shipped assembled or knocked down, and the cost to ship. The reason why crystal Chiavari chairs tend to cost more is due to the higher cost of polycarbonate material used to create the clear look. In the majority of cases, crystal Chiavari chairs will cost between $50.00 - $70.00 CDN.</p> <h3>Shipping costs on Wood, Resin &amp; Crystal Chiavari Chairs:</h3> <p>The shipping costs of chiavari chairs usually run $2.00 &ndash; 29.00 per chair depending on the size of the order (shipping costs tend to decrease based on volume) and where it is shipping from. Keep in mind that due to the bulkier nature of preassembled chairs, the shipping costs can be higher upfront (depending on your volume) however preassembled chairs are easier to maintain and tend to hold up better in high turnover businesses. The shipping costs do not vary based on the type of chair purchased but solely on volume, weight and shipping location. Nationally based suppliers to the hospitality industry will have multiple warehouses across the country to provide better shipping rates coast to coast.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For more information regarding National Event Supply&rsquo;s chiavari chair lines please feel free to:</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:182 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/a-look-inside-the-covert-profession-of-restaurant-critics A Look Inside the Covert Profession of Restaurant Critics <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6139" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/01/magnifying-glass-inspection.jpg" alt="Critiquing Food" width="425" height="282">Restaurant critiquing can be thought of as a profession of duality: the dream profession for everyday diners in love with food and a profession that incites anxiety, boasting, tears of joy and tears of happiness for restaurateurs. Part of being a notable restaurant critic means remaining anonymous to ensure their readers get the same dining experience. With so much cloak-and-dagger antics, the world of restaurant critics is riddled with more questions than answers. What is ideal service? How does a restaurant critic choose the restaurants to review? How does one go about assigning stars or ratings to the restaurant? It&rsquo;s enough to make any restaurateur overwhelmed.</p> <p>New York Times released a fascinating video series interviewing 5 of their past and present restaurant critics to get a behind the scenes look at what goes into creating a review, what a restaurant can expect when being reviewed and the tactics used to produce said review.</p> <p><a title="NY Times Inside Look at Food Critics" href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/09/03/dining/2013-dining-critics-videos.html?ref=dining" target="_blank">Check out the full video series here.</a></p> <p>It goes without saying that the makings of a good restaurant is one that is consistent, has kind, hospitable and prompt service, and produces great food. Behind the scenes, an efficient restaurant is one that is able to partner with a restaurant supplier of dishes, cutlery, and stemware able to quickly and effectively meet your equipment needs while providing you great value &ndash; so you can focus on creating culinary masterpieces to make revenue. National Event Supply would like to be that restaurant supplier partner for you. <a title="Check out our Tabletop Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tabletop-catalogue" target="_blank">Check out our Tabletop Catalogue</a> for more details on our porcelain dinnerware lines, platters and bowls and cutlery.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:181 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/10-ways-restaurants-are-using-social-media 10 Ways Restaurants are Using Social Media <p>I hate to break it to you &ndash; but social media is alive and thriving &ndash; and won&rsquo;t be going away. Here at National Event Supply, we use social media to share industry articles of interest to our followers, announce new products such as <a title="Our New Line of Linens" href="/en/5-questions-answered-about-our-new-line-of-linens" target="_blank">our new line of linens</a>, and connect with our followers to understand more about them and their businesses.</p> <p>With shifting demographics happening across the country, restaurants are being forced to re-look at their business and marketing strategy. <a title="Canadian Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine" href="http://foodserviceandhospitality.com/" target="_blank">Canadian Foodservice &amp; Hospitality Magazine</a> noted in their <a title="2013 Hospitality Market Report" href="http://foodserviceandhospitality.com/home/fsw-features/top-story/5642-the-2013-hospitality-market-report.html" target="_blank">2013 Hospitality report</a> that &ldquo;while baby boomers represent a significant portion of restaurant sales at 26 per cent, millennials, in fact, represent 28 per cent of all restaurant meals consumed, NPD [Group]&rsquo;s [Robert] Carter says. &lsquo;A lot more operators are targeting that [group], because it&rsquo;s the largest cohort next to boomers.&rsquo;&rdquo; With social media playing right into the wheelhouse of those millennials, as a restaurant, including your establishment on strategic social media platforms that consumers are using right now &ndash; ensures that you&rsquo;re putting your best foot forward and getting found where consumers are looking for you.</p> <p>We found an infographic on Visual.ly by digitaldining.com that summarizes 10 ways restaurants are using social media. The helpful infographic indicates which tactic is being used on which social media platform. Check it out below!</p> <center> <div class="visually_embed"><img class="visually_embed_infographic" src="http://thumbnails.visually.netdna-cdn.com/10-ways-restaurants-are-using-social-media_519e30ea1eca0_w587.jpg" alt="10 Ways Restaurants are using Social Media" /> <div class="visually_embed_cycle">Explore more <a href="http://visual.ly/">infographics</a> like this one on the web's largest information design community - <a href="http://visual.ly/">Visually</a>.</div> <script id="visually_embed_script_73569" class="visually_embed_script" src="http://a.visual.ly/api/embed/73569"></script> </div> </center> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Love this content and want to stay informed? Make sure to follow us on <a title="National Event Supply @ Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter at @NatlEventSupply</a> and/or on <a title="National Event Supply on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a> &ndash; where we share all our blog posts plus other industry posts of interest. Have any favorite posts of your own? Share in the comments!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:180 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/have-we-got-a-cra-bc-regional-show-special-for-you Have we got a CRA BC Regional Show Special For You! <p>The National Event Supply team have their bags packed and are heading to Vancouver for the Canadian Rental Association&rsquo;s BC Regional Trade show. Be sure to stop by our booth #42/43 to say &ldquo;hi&rdquo; and check out our new line of linens along with the other event rental inventory items we offer.</p> <p>With warehouses in Vancouver, British Columbia &amp; Mississauga, Ontario, we can quickly and cost-effectively ship our hundreds of products across Canada. Because of this, we&rsquo;re able to showcase the following items at the show:</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/rfc.jpg" alt="Resin Folding Chair" width="200" height="300"></p> <ul> <ul>&nbsp;</ul> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <ul>&nbsp;</ul> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <ul>&nbsp;</ul> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <ul> <li>Porcelain Platters</li> <li>Porcelain Bowls</li> <li>Porcelain Dinnerware</li> <li>Stainless Steel Flatware</li> <li>Crystal Stemware</li> <li>Plastic Folding Tables</li> <li>Wood Folding Tables</li> <li>White Resin Folding Chairs (aka White Wedding Chairs)</li> <li>And much, much more!</li> &nbsp;</ul> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <ul>&nbsp;</ul> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <ul>&nbsp;</ul> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We're offering an exclusive show special only available to attendees that stop by our booth.</p> <center> <h4>10% OFF TABLETOP ITEMS PURCHASED*</h4> </center> <p>If you're interested in learning more about our tabletop products, <a title="Download our Tabletop Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tabletop-catalogue" target="_blank">download our Tabletop catalogue</a> for details such as sizing, weight and pricing.</p> <p>We look forward to seeing you January 10th / 11th at the show!</p> <div class="offerfineprint"> <p>* To be eligible for this show special, please stop by booth# 42/43 and drop off your contact details. To redeem this show special please mention the code BCCRA10B at the time of purchase. Show special valid on all tabletop items including porcelain dinnerware, platters and bowls, stainless steel cutlery, crystal stemware, glass stemware and redeemable on or until February 28, 2014 at 5PM ET.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:179 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/top-10-national-event-supply-blog-posts-of-2013 Top 10 National Event Supply Blog Posts of 2013 <p>Well we&rsquo;re at the end of 2013 and what better way to reflect than with a roundup of the top 10 posts from the National Event Supply Blog. Since January, we&rsquo;ve produced almost 140 posts chock full of new products, education, industry news, insider knowledge, plus a chuckle or two. To ensure you haven&rsquo;t missed anything, check out the most popular blog posts (most viewed by all of you) of 2013:</p> <h4><a title="3 Reasons to Invest in Square Dinnerware" href="/en/3-reasons-to-invest-in-square-dinnerware" target="_blank">10) 3 Reasons to Invest in Square Dinnerware</a></h4> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5944" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/Quadrato-cheesecake-L.png" alt="Quadrato and Cheesecake" width="309" height="309">Porcelain Dinnerware can be a tough nut to crack. Sure, you have great round plates that rent reasonably well, but so do a lot of your competitors. What you need is something that will catch your customer's eye, something that not all of your competitors have, and something that can make a statement on a tabletop. What you need is Square Dinnerware! With that said, here are three reasons why you should consider investing in square dinnerware.</p> <p align="right"><a title="3 Reasons to Invest in Square Dinnerware" href="/en/3-reasons-to-invest-in-square-dinnerware" target="_blank">Read More</a></p> <h4><a title="6 New Pieces of Porcelain" href="/en/6-new-pieces-of-porcelain" target="_blank">9) 6 New Pieces of Porcelain</a></h4> <p>Spring shipments continue to arrive at National Event Supply. Recently we took delivery of a container of porcelain from our factory. In addition to the <a title="Quadrato Dessert Plates" href="/en/7-14-quadrato-dessert-plate-a1899" target="_blank">Quadrato Dessert Plates</a>, the <a title="10in and 12in Risotto Bowls" href="/en/10in-risotto-bowl" target="_blank">10 inch and 12 inch Risotto Bowls</a>, and several sizes of <a title="Rectangular Platters" href="/en/quadrato-platters" target="_blank">rectangular platters</a>, we took delivery of 6 new pieces of porcelain that we&rsquo;ve been eagerly awaiting since January of this year. Check out the 6 new pieces of porcelain added to the inventory roster.</p> <p align="right"><a title="6 New Pieces of Porcelain" href="/en/6-new-pieces-of-porcelain" target="_blank">Read More</a></p> <h4><a title="Now Arriving Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/now-arriving-resin-chiavari-chairs-at-our-toronto-warehouse" target="_blank">8) Now Arriving: Resin Chiavari Chairs at our Toronto Warehouse</a></h4> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5947" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/resinchiavari.jpg" alt="Resin Chiavari Chairs" width="200" height="300">We know we&rsquo;ve been talking about summer for a while here at National Event Supply, but can you blame us? Summer is filled with sunshine, nights spent sipping drinks on the patio enjoying a cool summer&rsquo;s breeze, and spending weekends at a friend&rsquo;s cabin on a lake. Summer is all about the outdoor event, and although the spring buying season is winding down, we&rsquo;re still receiving new products and new stock at our Vancouver and Toronto warehouses. We just received new stock of the Resin Chiavari chairs.</p> <p align="right"><a title="Now Arriving Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/now-arriving-resin-chiavari-chairs-at-our-toronto-warehouse" target="_blank">Read More</a></p> <h4><a title="Top 5 Restaurant Dinnerware Manufacturers" href="/en/the-best-manufacturers-of-restaurant-dishes" target="_blank">7) Top 5 Restaurant Dinnerware Manufacturers</a></h4> <p>If you have ever considered purchasing porcelain for your restaurant, banquet hall, party rental, convention centre, golf course, or maybe even your house, you have probably considered purchasing from at least one of these five companies. They all offer an incredible selection of durable, commercial-quality, porcelain products and they likely have a local distributor in your area. See why these are North American leaders in Restaurant Dinnerware Supply.</p> <p align="right"><a title="Top 5 Restaurant Dinnerware Manufacturers" href="/en/the-best-manufacturers-of-restaurant-dishes" target="_blank">Read More</a></p> <h4><a title="The New Amuse Bouche Spoon and Fork" href="/en/new-products-small-amuse-bouche-spoon-and-fork" target="_blank">6) New Products: Small Amuse Bouche Spoon &amp; Fork</a></h4> <p>New Product Spring 2013 continues here at National Event Supply. So far this spring, we&rsquo;ve introduced our New Folding Pedestal Table, our new wood Serpentine Tables, our new Wood 60inch Half-Moon tables, our new Wood Harvest Tables, and our new <a title="Polar White Dinnerware" href="/en/polar-white" target="_blank">Polar White Dinnerware</a>. The products just keep coming as containers arrive at our facilities in Vancouver and Toronto. And we&rsquo;re still not done. We have new colours of <a title="Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Plastic Folding Chairs</a> coming including Wedding White on White, Royal Blue on Grey and Black on Grey. Finally, we have some new Natural Wood Folding Chairs on order. Recently we took delivery of some cutlery that we had eagerly been awaiting.</p> <p align="right"><a title="The New Amuse Bouche Spoon and Fork" href="/en/new-products-small-amuse-bouche-spoon-and-fork" target="_blank">Read More</a></p> <h4><a title="NES Natural Wood Folding Chair" href="/en/new-chair-natural-wood-folding-chair" target="_blank">5) New Chair &ndash; Natural Wood Folding Chair</a></h4> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5948" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/natural-wood-folding-chair-blog-204x300.jpg" alt="Natural Wood Folding Chair" width="204" height="300">For some time now, we have been looking for a natural wood coloured resin folding chair. Unfortunately, it&rsquo;s difficult to create a beautiful looking natural wood colour chair in resin. The colours just don&rsquo;t look right, and it can end up looking tacky and not up to our demanding standards. But our customers were demanding a Natural Wood Coloured Folding Chair, and so we decided that the only thing to do was to go and find a Natural Wood Folding Chair. It took a little time to find one we liked, but early last winter we found one. Today, I&rsquo;m happy to formally announce our New <a title="NES Natural Wood Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-natural-wood-folding-chair" target="_blank">NES Natural Wood Folding Chair</a>.</p> <p align="right"><a title="NES Natural Wood Folding Chair" href="/en/new-chair-natural-wood-folding-chair" target="_blank">Read More</a></p> <h4><a title="National Event Supply in Vancouver" href="/en/national-event-supply-in-vancouver" target="_blank">4) National Event Supply in Vancouver</a></h4> <p>As one of Canada&rsquo;s leading Party Rental suppliers, we try to make sure that we have sales representation from coast to coast across Canada. To help us with sales representation we signed a strategic sales agreement with AE Sales Group 2 years ago which gives us sales coverage in western Canada (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwest Ontario) and with their partner Certified Sales we also get coverage for the Maritime provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and PEI. Every few months I get the chance to travel with one of the AE Sales team members to do some joint customer calls in various locations across Canada. This past week I was once again in Vancouver, this time so that we could exhibit at the BC Foodservice Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Since I was already in town I thought this was also a great opportunity to meet a few of our customers.</p> <p align="right"><a title="National Event Supply in Vancouver" href="/en/national-event-supply-in-vancouver" target="_blank">Read More</a></p> <h4><a title="The BC PST, Plastic Folding Chairs, and Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/the-bc-pst-new-plastic-folding-chairs-and-white-resin-folding-chairs" target="_blank">3) The BC PST, New Plastic Folding Chairs and White Resin Folding Chairs</a></h4> <p>It's hard to believe, but 2013 is now 1/3 over. All across Canada, snow is melting, grass is growing, trees are budding, and everyone is getting ready for the busy summer season. We're in the middle of our busy spring season. New products and stock are arriving every week and orders are going out our doors just as fast. Although we try to keep things in stock, sometimes we run out of chairs in a certain colour, or we run low on tables. It's always better to get your orders in early to avoid disappointing your customers. We detail the new products in the Toronto and Vancouver warehouses and the return of the BC PST.</p> <p align="right"><a title="The BC PST, Plastic Folding Chairs, and Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/the-bc-pst-new-plastic-folding-chairs-and-white-resin-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Read More</a></p> <h4><a title="NES Introduces New Plywood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-introduces-new-plywood-folding-tables" target="_blank">2) NES Introduces New Plywood Folding Tables</a></h4> <p>Over the past few years we have seen increasing success with our NES Wood Folding Tables. As it is with most things, sales started slowly as people initially discovered that we had started stocking plywood folding tables. Sales continued increasing as people took a closer look at our product and discovered that we were selling a quality plywood table. As sales increased, we started getting requests from customers looking for plywood tables in other sizes. Up until recently, we were stocking 3/4&Prime; inch plywood folding tables in the following sizes in our Toronto, Vancouver, and Indianapolis warehouses: 4-ft Rectangular Banquet Tables (30 inches wide), 6-ft Rectangular Banquet Tables (30 inches wide), 8-ft Rectangular Banquet Tables (30 inches wide), 48 inch Round Tables, 60 inch Round Tables, and 72 inch Round Tables. Now, just in time for the busy spring season, we are pleased to announce that we have added a wide range of new wood tables to our inventory. Effective immediately, we are proud to offer the following plywood tables to our customers.</p> <p align="right"><a title="NES Introduces New Plywood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-introduces-new-plywood-folding-tables" target="_blank">Read More</a></p> <h4><a title="New Products in Vancouver-Cruiser Tables in Toronto" href="/en/new-products-in-vancouver-cruiser-tables-in-stock-in-toronto" target="_blank">1) New Products in Vancouver &ndash; Cruiser Tables in Toronto</a></h4> <p>Spring continues to roll on here at National Event Supply. We received containers at both our Vancouver and Toronto warehouses and in each case they brought us products that we didn&rsquo;t have in stock. At our Toronto Warehouse, we received a shipment of wood cruiser tables, and at our Vancouver location we received three new wood tables: NES Wood Serpentine Folding Tables, 5-ft NES Wood Half-Moon Folding Tables, and 8-ft NES Wood Folding Harvest Tables.</p> <p align="right"><a title="New Products in Vancouver-Cruiser Tables in Toronto" href="/en/new-products-in-vancouver-cruiser-tables-in-stock-in-toronto" target="_blank">Read More</a></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Love this content and want to stay informed? Make sure to follow us on <a title="National Event Supply on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter at @NatlEventSupply</a> and/or on <a title="National Event Supply on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a> &ndash; where we share all our blog posts plus other industry posts of interest. Have any favorite posts of your own? Share in the comments!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:178 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/favourite-finds-for-2013 Favourite Finds for 2013! <p>As it&rsquo;s quickly approaching the end of the year and the holiday season, we thought it would be fitting to compile some of the articles we consider to be some of the most useful, most insightful or most educational of the year. This has been a fantastic year for National Event Supply. We hope you&rsquo;ve had a great one as well. Click on the industry you&rsquo;re interested in below and you&rsquo;ll be fast tracked to the articles of interest for you.</p> <ul> <li>Party Rental</li> <li>Restaurants</li> <li>Catering</li> </ul> <h3>Party Rental</h3> <h4>Rental Essentials: Party Rental Stops 'Death Spiral' Discounting Policies</h4> <p>With the business climate becoming better every passing day, no longer are event rental companies in a discount death spiral of discounting far or fast enough. Now, many companies are using discounting as a strategic business tool instead of a way to survive. Check out <a title="Using Discounting as a Strategic Business Tool" href="http://specialevents.com/rental/rental-essentials-party-rental-stops-death-spiral-discounting-policies" target="_blank">this article</a> from Special Events Magazine to see how other event rental companies are utilizing discounts.</p> <p><a href="http://specialevents.com/rental/rental-essentials-party-rental-stops-death-spiral-discounting-policies"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5956" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/Using-Discounting-as-a-Strategic-Business-Tool.jpg" alt="Using Discounting as a Strategic Business Tool" width="252" height="272"></a></p> <h4>10 Predictions About the 2014 Event Rental Industry</h4> <p>According to a number of big party and event rental companies profiled by Special Events Magazine, &ldquo;business has firmed up in 2013, and they expect the same continued&ndash;albeit slow&ndash;growth in 2014.&rdquo; With 2013 nearing an end, a number of publications across the entire foodservice, hospitality, and event industry have been forecasting how the 2014 Party and Event Rental industry will fare. <a title="10 Predictions about the Event Rental Industry in 2014" href="/en/10-predictions-on-the-2014-event-rental-market" target="_blank">Check out 10 of the most interesting things we&rsquo;ve uncovered</a>!</p> <h4>Compete or Collaborate?</h4> <p>In business, it&rsquo;s more often you hear about strategic alliances with complementary businesses. Very rarely do you hear about strategic alliances with the competition. But an article by InTents Magazine suggests there are potential benefits with collaborating with your competition &ndash; while carefully analyzing the pros and cons prior to entering the partnership. <a title="Pros and Cons to Entering a Partnership" href="http://intentsmag.com/articles/0413_f4_partnering_competitor.html" target="_blank">Check out the full article</a> for what you should be asking before going ahead with a potential deal.</p> <p><a href="http://intentsmag.com/articles/0413_f4_partnering_competitor.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5957" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/pros-and-cons-blackboard.jpg" alt="Pros and Cons" width="480" height="320"></a></p> <h4>2 Crucial Items Required to Start a Party Rental Business</h4> <p>Perhaps you&rsquo;re an equipment rental company, looking for a way to add additional revenue through the expansion of your products and services. Perhaps you&rsquo;re a catering company looking to service a greater portion of your clients' needs. Or, perhaps you're thinking of starting a new Party Rental business and not sure where to start. Whatever the case may be, when looking to expand your revenue <a title="2 Crucial Items needed to start a Party Rental Business" href="/en/2-crucial-items-required-to-start-a-party-rental-business" target="_blank">there are a number of crucial items</a> that it makes sense to begin stocking as additional revenue generators.</p> <h3>Restaurants</h3> <h4>Podcast: How to Focus on Catering to Transform Your Restaurant</h4> <p>I stumbled across a podcast I think is a gem for anyone in the restaurant industry looking for additional ways to build revenue. Mark Deo, Veteran CBS Radio Host interviewed a man by the name of Erle Dardick, author of the books &ldquo;Get Catering and Grow Sales!&rdquo; and &ldquo;501 Killer Marketing Tactics for Cranking Up Your Catering Sales&rdquo;. Erle joins Mark&rsquo;s podcast entitled &ldquo;The Small Business Hour, as heard on CBS Radio&rdquo; to discuss how focusing on catering helped transform his restaurant. To listen to the full podcast &ndash; <a title="How to Focus on Catering to Transform your Restaurant" href="/en/podcast-how-to-focus-on-catering-to-transform-your-restaurant" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <h3>[Infographic] The Top 35 Restaurant Apps Consumers Are Using Right Now</h3> <p>As a restaurant, including your establishment on the top 35 restaurant apps that consumers are using right now &ndash; ensures that you&rsquo;re putting your best foot forward and getting found where consumers are looking for you. <a title="Top 35 Apps Consumers are Using Right Now" href="/en/the-top-35-restaurant-apps-consumers-are-using-right-now" target="_blank">We found an infographic</a> on Visual.ly by Pizzamarketplace.com, fastcasual.com and QSRweb.com that summarizes the top 35 restaurant apps consumers are using right now.</p> <p><a href="/en/the-top-35-restaurant-apps-consumers-are-using-right-now"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5953" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/35-restaurant-apps.png" alt="35 Restaurant Apps" width="588" height="499"></a></p> <h4>Menu Optimization: Three Ways to Help Your Outstanding Menu Items Take Centre stage</h4> <p>A restaurant's menu is its single most important marketing tool once a patron is in the dining room and even when the decision process is being made whether to eat out. Menu design has widely been touted to help increase sales and hook prospects into a sale &ndash; but have you focused any attention on your menu to ensure its doing you justice? <a title="3 Key Tips to Menu Optimization" href="http://restaurantcentral.ca/Menuoptimization.aspx" target="_blank">This article</a> outlines 3 key tips restaurateurs should do to optimize their menus to get the most marketing mileage possible.</p> <h4>The 2013 Hospitality Market Report</h4> <p>Canadian Foodservice and Hospitality magazine detailed how the 2013 hospitality market fared in their annual report. One noteable quote from the report states that &ldquo;while baby boomers represent a significant portion of restaurant sales at 26 per cent, millennials, in fact, represent 28 per cent of all restaurant meals consumed, NPD Group&rsquo;s [Robert] Carter says. &ldquo;A lot more operators are targeting that [group], because it&rsquo;s the largest cohort next to boomers.&rdquo; To read the full report including the state of the 2013 market, <a title="2013 Hospitality Market Report" href="http://foodserviceandhospitality.com/home/fsw-features/top-story/5642-the-2013-hospitality-market-report.html" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <h3>Catering</h3> <h4>Staff Training That Pays Off</h4> <p>With service attributing highly to an event attendee&rsquo;s overall satisfaction, caterers cannot afford poorly trained staff members working events. <a title="How to Train Staff Properly" href="https://www.catersource.com/resources/library/management/staff-training-that-pays-off" target="_blank">This article</a> from Catersource has some excellent guidelines on how to train staff properly for events.</p> <h4>Take it outside: Adding more control to outdoor events</h4> <p>Many dream of having events outdoors during the warmer weather &ndash; but sometimes the anxiety associated with lack of control of the weather can deter those from actually making a go of it. While you can take the route of a more controlled indoor event, adding control to outdoor events is possible. Check out <a title="Adding More Control to Outdoor Events" href="http://specialevents.com/blog/take-it-outside-adding-more-control-outdoor-events" target="_blank">this article</a> in Special Events Magazine on tips to ensure you select a caterer experienced with the outdoors.</p> <p><a href="http://specialevents.com/blog/take-it-outside-adding-more-control-outdoor-events"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5954" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/rainyevent.jpg" alt="Adding More Control to Outdoor Events" width="304" height="229"></a></p> <h4>Dominate the Catering Industry with These 5 Killer Techniques</h4> <p>Like most businesses, as a caterer, you&rsquo;re looking to dominate your industry in a market filled with competition. In Toronto, when wedding season seems to last a few months, it takes a creative company to find new ways to generate revenue to ensure the &ldquo;slow season&rdquo; has a consistent revenue stream. Check out <a title="5 Killer Techniques to Dominate your Market" href="/en/dominate-the-catering-industry-with-these-5-killer-techniques" target="_blank">these 5 killer techniques</a> you can employ to dominate your market.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>This will be our only post of the week &ndash; to allow our staff to enjoy some time with their families over the holidays. Make sure to tune in next week on December 31st, 2013 where we&rsquo;ll be outlining our top 10 most popular blog posts of the year &ndash; most viewed by you!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:177 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/when-does-paying-more-really-cost-you-less When does paying more really cost you less? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5960" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/bag-of-questions.jpg" alt="Bag of Questions" width="249" height="349">Now this may seem like a strange question, how can paying more for anything cost you less? The reality is that there are many times that paying more now can cost you less in the long term. Here are some things to consider when you are making your next purchasing decision to make sure that you get the most from your money.</p> <h3>Quality</h3> <p>As many buyers know by now, quality plays a big role in making sure you get good value for your money. You can buy cheap but generally you will get a product that does not hold up well enough for your commercial needs. This especially rings true in businesses with high turnover of their inventory such as the party/event rental industry. The more times you can turnover the same product, the bigger return on your investment. A lower quality product won't net the same return on investment that a better quality product will. As a result you are better off buying a more expensive, better quality product at a fair price to get the most out of the money that you spend.</p> <h3>Delivery</h3> <p>Another factor that most people don&rsquo;t consider is when will you get delivery? Most companies that do events in Canada, especially those focused on weddings want/need delivery in April or May so that they can be ready for the start of the spring wedding season. So what happens if your delivery slips into June? Have you lost any events or rentals as a result? What about if it slips into August or September? Have you lost more events or rentals as a result? In most cases the answer is yes. Did you save enough buying the less expensive, slow to deliver product to make up for the revenue that you lost because you didn&rsquo;t have the product? In most cases the answer is no, making this a crucial but often over looked factor to consider when you are buying.</p> <h3>Service</h3> <p>Service is another crucial factor when considering a purchase. If you do have a problem with your purchase, will your supplier fix it or help you troubleshoot the problem? If it is a special order item, how accurate is their delivery time table? Are you confident they can deliver in the timeline provided? Has the company you are buying from added value in any other way for your company? None of these are questions that I can answer for you but they are aspects to consider when you are making your purchase decision.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about our delivery time tables and how we can help meet your business needs, contact National Event Supply at 1-800-827-8953 or <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">online here</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:176 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-gives-back National Event Supply Gives Back <p>At National Event Supply we are constantly bringing in samples of potential new inventory items and working with existing customers on custom items they&rsquo;re interested in stocking. We&rsquo;ve been doing some cleanup of our showroom and warehouse and decided to get in the holiday spirit by donating a number of samples and over 250 barely used porcelain deep rectangular platters to local soup kitchens in the Greater Toronto Area and Mississauga. We had three non-profits including <a title="Good Shepherd Ministries" href="http://www.goodshepherd.ca/" target="_blank">Good Shepherd Ministries</a>, <a title="Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre" href="http://www.symewoolner.org/" target="_blank">Syme Woolner Neighbourhood &amp; Family Centre</a>, and <a title="Eden Community Food Bank" href="http://www.edenfoodbank.org/" target="_blank">Eden Community Food Bank</a> accept our donation.</p> <p>Here is a picture of some of the items we donated:</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/baking-dish-donation.jpg" alt="Baking Dish Donation" width="800" height="531"></p> <p>The Executive Director of Eden Community Food Bank reached out to us to say:</p> <blockquote>"Thank you for thinking about Eden Community Food Bank for your donation. They will be put to good use in our food bank and in our new Community Learning Kitchen." <br> &nbsp;</blockquote> <p>Eden Community Food Bank is located in Mississauga, Ontario and is a non-denominational, charitable organization, working to eliminate hunger through food distribution to qualified individuals and families living in selected areas of Mississauga, as well as providing education and advocacy services to our clients and the general public.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in spreading some holiday cheer by making a donation to help ensure those who need it most don&rsquo;t go hungry throughout the season, please feel free to reach out to the three organizations (links above) and help them out.</p> <p>The team at National Event Supply are thrilled the items can be put to good use and hope to provide more non-profits around the area additional items in the future.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:175 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/dominate-the-catering-industry-with-these-5-killer-techniques Dominate the Catering Industry with These 5 Killer Techniques <p>Like most businesses, as a caterer, you&rsquo;re looking to dominate your industry in a market filled with competition. In Toronto, when wedding season seems to last a few months, it takes a creative company to find new ways to generate revenue to ensure the &ldquo;slow season&rdquo; has a consistent revenue stream. Check out these 5 killer techniques you can employ to dominate your market.</p> <h3>Offer take-home catering to reap the benefits of a constant revenue stream during your low season</h3> <p>Take-home catering can be the solution you need to add a constant source of revenue throughout the year. With a culture that seems to be as fast paced as a NASCAR race, it&rsquo;s not uncommon for consumers to pick up food from a restaurant, grocery store or a local catering company. What about those same consumers wanting to have friends over for a weekend gathering? By offering consumers the types of food they would pick up for a meal or a small event, you&rsquo;re expanding your target market and positioning yourself as a go-to resource for meals and gatherings. Restaurants have expanded to offer take-home options &ndash; so why can&rsquo;t you?</p> <h3>Negotiate an exclusive venue contract</h3> <p>In business, networking is an important facet of succeeding. The same is true with catering. Positioning your company alongside highly rated venues that suit your food style will not only help you gain more clients but also more industry contacts. Negotiating with a venue to become an exclusive caterer can be a competitive process but it can also help keep you busy year round. And while you will most likely have to pay dues to the venue, you have the added bonus of a venue&rsquo;s marketing/sales staff spreading awareness about your catering company to all who want an event at their venue. To wet your feet with an exclusive catering contract, consider talking to new venues in the area as they may be more open to partnering with an exclusive caterer. Also make sure when searching for a venue you&rsquo;d like to gain exclusivity with, to ensure that the venue hosts similar events to your culinary style &ndash; if you only cater weddings, and the venue only does corporate events for instance, your businesses may clash.</p> <h3>Launch a retail line of the food you&rsquo;re most known for</h3> <p>Is there a hors d&rsquo;oeuvre that leaves customers weak at the knees or a sweet treat that your customers rave about and order for their events time and time again? What about taking that best-selling item and launching a retail line with it? It&rsquo;s a sure-fire way to expand your target market and broaden your reach to consumers who haven&rsquo;t heard of your company before. It also ensures (assuming you keep the supply coming) that you&rsquo;re able to have a consistent source of additional revenue. Restaurants have been doing this for decades and in our opinion it&rsquo;s about time the culinary stars of catering grace consumers with their hit foods.</p> <h3>Broaden your footprint by offering educational cooking classes or team building for corporate events</h3> <p>Your most marketable skill (or that of your executive chef and culinary team) is your cooking skills. But everyone does not know how to cook. What about broadening your footprint in the market by offering educational cooking classes for the general public? It gets your name out there, provides value to potential customers and ensures your business and brand are first in their minds. Along the same lines of offering educational cooking classes, you could offer these as a form of team building for corporate events. Corporations are constantly looking for ways to build camaraderie that offers a new and exciting way to bond. Plus, they&rsquo;re usually willing to pay more for the experience than a traditional consumer.</p> <h3>Promote attractive pricing for catering packages during the slow season for an uptick of weddings</h3> <p>Everyone likes a good bargain and with weddings costing a pretty penny (<a title="Average Wedding Price" href="http://visual.ly/true-cost-wedding-knot?utm_source=visually_embed" target="_blank">with the average price of a wedding ringing in at $27000</a>), brides that aren&rsquo;t set on a particular time of year would be more than willing to book in the off season to save money. Offering attractive pricing for catering packages during the slow season and promoting these packages can ensure you&rsquo;re booking events during the slow season. Suddenly your business isn&rsquo;t seasonal or cyclical in nature! To ensure you can offer lower pricing on catering packages, you need to ensure you have the best value on serving platters and other tabletop items.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Check out our <a title="Tabletop Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tabletop-catalogue" target="_blank">tabletop catalogue</a> detailing pricing, measurements and the serving pieces we stock to ensure your events are a success while not denting your bottom line.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:174 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/happy-holidays Happy Holidays! <p>As the year winds down, we are able to reflect on all the accomplishments we&rsquo;ve been able to achieve. 2013 was a wonderful year for National Event Supply, our customers, as well as the entire Hospitality Industry. I think I can speak for everyone when I say that we&rsquo;re on an incredible journey and this is only the beginning. We brought in new products like our <a title="Polar White Dinnerware" href="/en/polar-white" target="_blank">Polar White Dinnerware</a>, <a title="Mahogany Resin Folding Chair" href="/en/celebrating-100-blog-posts" target="_blank">mahogany resin folding chairs</a>, and <a title="Natural Wood Folding Chair" href="/en/new-chair-natural-wood-folding-chair" target="_blank">natural wood folding chairs</a>. We expanded our <a title="Plywood Folding Table Variations" href="/en/new-variation-of-our-plywood-folding-table-now-available" target="_blank">plywood folding table</a> and plastic folding table selections. We've also expanded our focus to offer a <a title="NES Linens" href="/en/5-questions-answered-about-our-new-line-of-linens" target="_blank">new line of linens</a> including polyester table skirts, rectangular and round polyester table cloths and spandex table cloths in 2014. With Special Events Magazine forecasting <a title="2014 Looking Great!" href="/en/10-predictions-on-the-2014-event-rental-market" target="_blank">an even better 2014</a>, and many different Foodservice &amp; Restaurant magazines/industry research companies <a title="Increased Growth forecasted for 2014" href="/en/2014-canadian-restaurant-and-foodservice-industry-trends" target="_blank">forecasting increased growth in 2014</a>, let&rsquo;s work together to make next year the best year!</p> <p>While it may be December, we're definitely not slowing down. We're ramping up for 2014 to ensure that it truly will be the very best year in National Event Supply&rsquo;s history. However, we will be taking some time to enjoy each others company over the holiday season. The Holiday card below will detail when we will be closed during the season.</p> <p>Regardless of what you'll be celebrating, we wish you a very happy holidays! We hope you enjoy time spent with your loved ones and that you take a moment to reflect on all your accomplishments and what you're really grateful for ahead of the New Year.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/nes-happy-holidays.gif" alt="Happy Holidays from National Event Supply" width="800" height="600"></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:173 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/5-questions-answered-about-our-new-line-of-linens 5 Questions Answered About Our New Line of Linens <p>National Event Supply recently made the decision to invest in a new line of linens. With the expansion of our table lines in both wood folding tables and plastic folding tables, it became the logical next step for us &ndash; and Customers were already asking. Because of this, in order to meet the customer need, we will be stocking two new lines of linens in the New Year. Check out below for more information regarding our new Linen inventory and feel free to ask additional questions in the comments!</p> <h3>What styles will be sold?</h3> <p>We are currently bringing in rectangular polyester table covers, polyester table skirts, polyester napkins, round polyester table covers, rectangular spandex table covers, and cocktail spandex table covers.</p> <p>All of our polyester table cloths, including the 132" Rounds, are seamless, durable, stain and wrinkle resistant. They're made with 100% polyester and feature 180 GSM (grams per square meter) fabric.</p> <p>The spandex linens, offer a modern, contemporary aesthetic for any event. Each cover is 100% wrinkle resistant and designed with leg boots to ensure table covers are protected from damage and dirt.</p> <p>These table covers are available at competitive wholesale prices and ideal for party rental companies, hotels, banquet halls, weddings, and any other venue where you need table linens.</p> <h3>What sizes will be sold?</h3> <p>The following are the sizes we will initially be offering:</p> <h4>Sizes for Rectangular Polyester Table Cloths:</h4> <ul> <li>60" x 102" rectangular polyester table cloth</li> <li>60" x 126" rectangular polyester table cloth</li> <li>90" x 132" rectangular polyester table cloth</li> <li>90" x 156" rectangular polyester table cloth</li> </ul> <h4>Sizes for Polyester Table Skirts:</h4> <ul> <li>17' polyester table skirt</li> <li>21' polyester table skirt</li> </ul> <h4>Sizes for Polyester Napkin:</h4> <ul> <li>20" polyester napkin</li> </ul> <h4>Sizes for Round Polyester Table Cloths</h4> <ul> <li>90&rdquo; round polyester table cloth</li> <li>108&rdquo; round polyester table cloth</li> <li>120&rdquo; round polyester table cloth</li> <li>132&rdquo; round polyester table cloth</li> </ul> <h4>Sizes for Cocktail Spandex Table Cloths:</h4> <ul> <li>Fits a 32&rdquo; x 43&rdquo; high <a title="Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">plastic folding cocktail table</a> or a 30&rdquo; x 42.5&rdquo; high <a title="Wood Cruiser Table" href="/en/nes-30-wood-cruiser-table" target="_blank">wood cruiser table</a></li> </ul> <h4>Sizes for Rectangular Spandex Table Cloths:</h4> <ul> <li>6ft rectangular spandex table cloth</li> <li>8ft rectangular spandex table cloth</li> </ul> <h3>What colours will be sold?</h3> <p>Polyester table cloths in both round and rectangular shapes will come in white, black and ivory. Polyester table skirts will be available in white, black and royal blue, while the polyester napkins will be available in white and black.</p> <p>The rectangular spandex table cloths will be available in white, black and ivory, while the cocktail spandex table cloths will be available in White, Black, Ivory, Orange, Burgundy, Champagne, Royal Blue, and Red.</p> <h3>How do you properly wash the linens?</h3> <h4>Our Polyester linens can be washed as follows:</h4> <p>Our polyester linen material needs to be washed in cold water with normal laundry detergents. Stain remover is OK if necessary, bleach is also OK for whites. Dry on a low heat setting. Only dry 1-2 tablecloths at a time due to the weight of the product. Pull from the heat right away. If you use them immediately, there may be a few wrinkles that you might want to iron or steam out. If you fold them for later use, you&rsquo;ll want to iron or steam out the creases from folding before use.</p> <h4>Our Spandex linens can be washed as follows:</h4> <p>Machine washable with warm water. Tumble dry with low heat setting and remove from dryer as soon as cycle is done. Ironing not required. Do not use chlorine bleach on any fabric containing spandex. Exposure to chlorine can lead to discoloration, stretch and eventual breakage of the spandex fibers.</p> <h3>When will they be in stock?</h3> <p>All linens will be in stock by the end of January &ndash; plenty of time before the busy season starts. We will be bringing these new products with us to the number of trade shows we&rsquo;re attending including the CRA BC Regional Show Jan 10 &ndash; 11, 2014, and The ARA Rental Show February 9 &ndash; 12, 2014.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in checking out some of the tables our new line of linens will fit on, download the <a title="Table and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">National Event Supply Tables &amp; Chairs Catalogue</a>. If you're interested in buying wedding linens direct, our linens are now in stock and <a title="Wedding Linens Direct" href="/en/linens" target="_blank">available for purchase here</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:172 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/its-radiant-orchid-2014coloroftheyear It's Radiant Orchid! #2014ColorOfTheYear <p>If you don&rsquo;t follow National Event Supply on <a title="Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a title="Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and you&rsquo;ve been too busy with your own events (and who can really blame you), <a title="Pantone" href="http://www.pantone.com/" target="_blank">Pantone</a>, the color authority, released its 2014 color of the year. <a title="2013 Color of the Year-Emerald Green" href="http://http/blog/2014-pantone-color-of-the-yearwhats-next-for-event-accents/" target="_blank">Last year, was the year of Emerald Green</a>. This year's color of the year is:</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/radiant-orchid.png" alt="2014 Pantone Colour of the Year-Radiant Orchid" width="511" height="617"></p> <center> <p><a title="Radiant Orchid!" href="https://www.pantone.com/pages/MYP_mypantone/mypInfo.aspx?ca=75&amp;pg=21128" target="_blank">Radiant Orchid</a>!</p> </center> <p>To get your events up and running for 2014 &ndash; check out these awesome event details utilizing the new color of the year!</p> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogdec12coy" title="You can utilize orchids in the signature pinkish-purple Radiant Orchid hue as centerpieces." href="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/orchids-as-centerpiece.jpg"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/orchids-as-centerpiece-t.jpg" alt="You can utilize orchids in the signature pinkish-purple Radiant Orchid hue as centerpieces." width="200" height="200"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogdec12coy" title="Event professionals could suggest Radiant Orchid amid varying hues of purples-whether in bridesmaid&rsquo;s dresses, floral arrangements throughout a corporate event, or even in a candy or dessert buffet." href="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/radiant-orchid-dresses.jpg"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/radiant-orchid-dresses-t.jpg" alt="Orchid Hues in Dress" width="200" height="200"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogdec12coy" title="Lighting could be used to achieve an event bathed Radiant Orchid-this would be especially powerful if a corporate event's brand colors contain purple." href="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/radiant-orchid-lighting.jpg"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/radiant-orchid-lighting-t.jpg" alt="Radiant Orchid Lighting" width="200" height="200"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">Photo Credit: <a title="Yvonne Design" href="http://yvonnedesign.typepad.com/yvonne_design/2011/10/glamorous.html" target="_blank">Yvonne Design</a></td> <td align="center">Photo Credit: <a title="Purple Bridesmaids Dresses" href="http://www.theknot.com/weddings/photo/purple-bridesmaid-dresses-114034" target="_blank">theknot.com</a></td> <td align="center">Photo Credit: <a title="Radiant orchid Lighting" href="http://www.theknot.com/weddings/photo/finding-a-focus-82719" target="_blank">theknot.com</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogdec12coy" title="What about serving Radiant Orchid cocktails prior to the event?" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/radiant-orchid-cocktails.jpg"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/radiant-orchid-cocktails-t.jpg" alt="Radiant Orchid" width="200" height="200"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogdec12coy" title="Feature Radiant Orchid as the pi&egrave;ce de r&eacute;sistance of a wedding" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/radiant-orchid-cake.jpg"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/radiant-orchid-cake-t.jpg" alt="Orchid Hues in Dress" width="200" height="200"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogdec12coy" title="Decorate an event's Chiavari chairs with Radiant Orchid chair sashes." href="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/radiant-orchid-sashes.jpg"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/radiant-orchid-sashes-t.jpg" alt="Chiavari chairs with Radiant Orchid chair sashes" width="200" height="200"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">Photo Credit: <a title="Royal Orchid Cocktails" href="http://www.theknot.com/weddings/photo/purple-bridal-shower-59113" target="_blank">theknot.com</a></td> <td align="center">Photo Credit: <a title="Royal Orchid Wedding Cake" href="http://www.theknot.com/weddings/photo/plum-ombre-cake-122572" target="_blank">theknot.com</a></td> <td align="center">Photo Credit: <a title="Chiavari Chair Covers with Radiant Orchid Chair Sashes" href="http://www.thecelebrationchaircovercompany.com/chair-covers/" target="_blank">Celebration Chair</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We&rsquo;re looking forward to a fantastic 2014! We&rsquo;d love to see our products decked out in Radiant Orchid d&eacute;cor &ndash; feel free to send us pictures by tweeting us @NatlEventSupply or writing on our Facebook wall by going to <a title="National Event Supply on Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply</a>.</p> </div> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-blogdec12coy').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:171 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-stack-heavy-duty-folding-chairs-on-the-blow-mold-folding-chair-cart How to Stack Heavy Duty Folding Chairs on the Blow-Mold Folding Chair Cart <p>One of our customers called in last week asking us how to stack their heavy duty plastic chairs on their cart. Unlike most NES Reliable Folding Chairs, the <a title="NES Reliable Blow-Mold Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-blow-mold-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Blow-Mold Folding Chair</a> does not stack securely on its corresponding cart if the chairs are all placed in the same direction. If they are placed in the same direction the stack beings to lean and can become unstable for transport. As a result our customer was having difficulty stacking the chairs so that they remained stable while still utilizing the full height of the cart. To remedy the situation a small change can be made to the stacking procedure to ensure the chairs are secure for transport around your facility while still maximizing the capacity of the cart. In this case the capacity is 28 NES Reliable Blow-Mold Folding Chairs.</p> <p>Take a look at our pictures below to find out how to stack the NES Reliable Blow-Mold Folding Chair on the Blow-Mold Folding Chair Cart.</p> <h3>Step 1</h3> <p>Place one folded chair on the cart with the back of the seat back facing up and the leading edge of the chair seat against the cart. The following three chairs (for a total of 4) will be placed in the same direction, firmly against the vertical support bars.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/1-Chair.jpg" alt="1 Chair on Cart" width="600" height="345"></p> <h3>Step 2</h3> <p>Place one chair with the front of the chair back facing up. The bottom of the seat back should be pushed into the tail end of the seat to create a nesting effect. Like above, three additional chairs should be placed in the same direction (for a total of 4).</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/5-chairs.jpg" alt="5 Chairs on Stack" width="600" height="450"></p> <h3>Step 3</h3> <p>Repeat this pattern of 4 chairs to create a compact and stable stack of chairs. This cart will hold 28 chairs.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/28-chairs.jpg" alt="28 Chairs on Cart" width="600" height="878"></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>For a look at the <a title="NES Reliable Blow-Mold Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-blow-mold-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Blow-Mold Folding Chair's</a> specifications and the other chairs offered, download the <a title="Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">National Event Supply Tables &amp; Chairs Catalogue</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:170 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/10-predictions-on-the-2014-event-rental-market 10 Predictions on the 2014 Event Rental Market <p>According to a number of big party and event rental companies profiled by Special Events Magazine, &ldquo;business has firmed up in 2013, and they expect the same continued--albeit slow--growth in 2014.&rdquo; With 2013 nearing an end, a number of publications across the entire foodservice, hospitality, and event industry have been forecasting how the 2014 Party and Event Rental industry will fare. Check out 10 of the most interesting findings we've uncovered!</p> <center><iframe src="http://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/28851210" width="476" height="400" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></center> urn:store:1:blog:post:169 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/2014-pantone-color-of-the-yearwhats-next-for-event-accents 2014 Pantone Color of the Year—What’s Next for Event Accents? <p>It&rsquo;s that time of year again! Holiday parties, Canada and much of the United States becoming a winter wonderland, and color authority <a title="Pantone.com" href="http://www.pantone.com/" target="_blank">Pantone</a>&reg; releasing its 2014 color of the year. The internet including social media is already abuzz with talk and predictions of what&rsquo;s next for the design, fashion and event world.</p> <p>Last year the first week of December brought us <a title="The Year of the Emerald" href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21055" target="_blank">the year of Emerald</a>&mdash;which as Pantone describes is "a lively, radiant, lush green. A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony."</p> <p><a href="http://www.pantone.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6020" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/2013-Emerald.jpg" alt="2013 Colour of the Year-Emerald" width="479" height="199"></a></p> <div class="offerfineprint"> <p>Image courtesy of Pantone.com</p> </div> <p>Events galore featured this jewel tone in charger plates, specialty linens, <a title="Tapered Candles" href="http://specialevents.com/event-tools/emerald-green-candles-sous-vide-programs-lounge-plus-charging-station" target="_blank">tapered candles</a>, <a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari chair</a> sashes, and more.</p> <p><a href="http://www.weddingomania.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6022" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/Emerald-Special-Events.jpg" alt="Emerald Special Event Accents" width="400" height="320"></a></p> <div class="offerfineprint"> <p>Image courtesy of Weddingomania.com</p> </div> <p>2012 was <a title="2012-The Year of Tangerine Tango" href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/category.aspx?ca=88" target="_blank">the year of Tangerine Tango</a>&mdash;which as Pantone stated was "a spirited reddish orange, [that] continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward." <a href="http://www.pantone.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6023" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/2012-Tangerine-Tango.jpg" alt="2012 Colour of the Year-Tangerine Tango" width="479" height="222"></a></p> <div class="offerfineprint"> <p>Image courtesy of Pantone.com</p> </div> <p>As for 2014 and what color it holds in store for us, <a title="Sherwin Williams Colour of the Year" href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/" target="_blank">Sherwin Williams</a> has already taken the bold step of tweeting out what their pick for color of the year is:</p> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <p>Our 2014 Color of the Year is&hellip; <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23coloroftheyear&amp;src=hash">#coloroftheyear</a> <a href="http://t.co/esjOdpUnSj">pic.twitter.com/esjOdpUnSj</a></p> &mdash; Sherwin-Williams (@SherwinWilliams) <a href="https://twitter.com/SherwinWilliams/statuses/403932979744886784">November 22, 2013</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" async="" charset="utf-8"></script> </center> <p>It is of course a Sherwin Williams paint color.</p> <p><a title="iStock Photo" href="http://www.istockphoto.com/" target="_blank">iStock Photo</a> on the other hand has interviewed some of the world&rsquo;s color gurus what their pick for 2014 would be. In a wonderful infographic, 11 designers stated everywhere from charcoal gray, to 4 different shades of blue, a vibrant green, a jewel toned purple, a tomato red and a bold black. Check out the <a title="Colour of the Year Infographic" href="http://www.istockphoto.com/article_view.php?ID=1615#.UpyiOsTXRJt" target="_blank">infographic here</a> to see their predictions and why.</p> <p>As event professionals, you are frequently on the forefront of the industry, having access to highly sought-after customer opinions. As we say goodbye to November and hello to the very last month of 2013, what colors are you seeing pop up in holiday events and 2014 spring events?</p> <p>Make sure you follow the Pantone Color of the Year 2014 <a title="Facebook-Pantone Colour of the Year" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/pantonecoloroftheyear2014" target="_blank">hashtag on Facebook</a> and <a title="Twitter-Pantone Colour of the Year" href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23coloroftheyear&amp;src=hash" target="_blank">#coloroftheyear</a> on Twitter to find out the announcement coming this week! Or you can follow National Event Supply on <a title="National Event Supply on Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a title="National Event Supply on Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&mdash;we&rsquo;ll be informing all our followers as well.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:168 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/favourite-finds-november-2013 Favourite Finds: November 2013 <p>November has flown by at National Event Supply. We&rsquo;ve spent the month talking about how to buy durable dishes for restaurants, showcased a podcast on how to transform your restaurant by focusing on catering, attended the NGCOA Canada Golf Business Show in Victoria and talked about the 2 crucial items to purchase if you&rsquo;re planning to start a party rental business. We also got the first s.n.o.w. of the season &ndash; hopefully the last (I wish)!</p> <p>More and more franchises are looking to the shifting demographics to dictate their evolving menus. Financial Post showcased how iconic franchises such as Subway are looking to Millennials to influence their menus. With winning market share in a flat market a must to survive, <a title="Franchises Putting Millennials on the Marketing Menu are Grabbing Market Share" href="http://business.financialpost.com/2013/11/25/franchises-putting-millennials-on-the-marketing-menu-are-grabbing-market-share/" target="_blank">check out this article</a> to learn more about the second largest cohort in Canada and how targeting them can help your restaurant stay ahead of the curve.</p> <p><a href="http://business.financialpost.com/2013/11/25/franchises-putting-millennials-on-the-marketing-menu-are-grabbing-market-share/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6026" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/11/bullseye.png" alt="Targeting Millenials" width="226" height="247"></a></p> <p>Special Events Magazine is renowned for their research findings relating to the Party Rental and Event Rental industry. In this year&rsquo;s annual Special Events forecast, they revealed that 55% of respondents expect the party and event rental industry to have a better year in 2014. To read the entire article including the rest of the findings, <a title="55% of Party Rental Companies See Better Outlook for 2014" href="http://specialevents.com/rental/55-percent-party-rental-companies-see-better-outlook-2014-special-events-research-says" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://specialevents.com/rental/55-percent-party-rental-companies-see-better-outlook-2014-special-events-research-says"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6027" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/11/Party-under-stars.jpg" alt="Party Under the Stars" width="436" height="436"></a></p> <p>Golf Business magazine interviews four golf course owners who reflect on the best capital investments they&rsquo;ve ever made. The different examples of discretionary expenditures and why they chose to do it are showcased in this <a title="Best Capital Investments We've Ever Made" href="http://www.golfbusiness.com/article.aspx?id=2749&amp;bq=6yfv^g433$" target="_blank">interesting article</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.golfbusiness.com/article.aspx?id=2749&amp;bq=6yfv^g433$"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6028" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/11/Fun-Golf.jpg" alt="Fun Golf" width="540" height="353"></a></p> <p>Catersource magazine asked caterers some of the amazing finds they&rsquo;ve uncovered that have made a real difference in how they operate, their success, and what they can offer clients. To learn what these caterers have discovered and decided to share with the industry, <a title="Amazing Finds" href="http://www.catersource.com/resources/library/focus-on/a-collection-of-great-finds" target="_blank">check out the article here</a>. Perhaps you&rsquo;ll get a burst of innovation from them!</p> <p><a href="http://www.catersource.com/resources/library/focus-on/a-collection-of-great-finds"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6029" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/11/red-velvet-cupcakes.jpg" alt="Red Velvet Cupcakes" width="432" height="288"></a></p> <p>Hotelier magazine put out their Annual Hospitality Market report to guide hotels and other accommodation businesses with predictions and a focus on strategy and price. With the landscape increasingly becoming more competitive, this must-read report talks about the strategies in service and price to guide hotels into a winning market share. Check out this article to <a title="Hospitality Market Report" href="http://www.hoteliermagazine.com/hotelier-magazine/featured-articles/69-featured-articles/1356-the-annual-hospitality-market-report-a-focus-on-strategy-and-price-.html" target="_blank">read more</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.hoteliermagazine.com/hotelier-magazine/featured-articles/69-featured-articles/1356-the-annual-hospitality-market-report-a-focus-on-strategy-and-price-.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6030" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/11/gears-of-war.jpg" alt="Gears of War" width="150" height="161"></a></p> <p>I hope you found November&rsquo;s favourite finds interesting and got nuggets of information out of the articles. Tune in next month for the last round up of the year.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interesting in finding out more information about new products, sales and company information <a title="Join our Mailing List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list" target="_blank">join our mailing list here</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:167 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-price-increase National Event Supply Price Increase <p>In National Event Supply's history we've helped thousands of party rental companies, caterers, restaurants, banquet halls, golf courses, and churches benefit from reliable, commercial-quality, value-based products. Our rapid growth is driven first and foremost by your company's commitment to becoming a world-class foodservice or event service company, and we are honoured to play a role in your success.</p> <p>We want you to be the first to know that we will be increasing prices on all stainless steel cutlery starting Wednesday, January 1st, 2014. As a result of continued cost increases by our suppliers over a number of years, we need to increase our cutlery prices. This will be our 1st price increase on our cutlery in more than 8 years. Prices will increase roughly 10% from current prices.</p> <p>To take advantage of our current pricing before our prices increase, <a title="Request a Quote" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">click here to request a quote on cutlery</a>.</p> <h3>Why the change?</h3> <p>These changes are being made to allow us to continue to deliver high quality stainless steel cutlery at great value prices and to ensure your inventory is both high quality and durable. As always, please reach out to us at any time with questions or suggestions for improvement. We are always eager to hear from you. Thanks for being a part of the National Event Supply family. We couldn&rsquo;t do it without you.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:166 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-you-need-to-know-about-porcelain-chip-warranties What you need to know about Porcelain Chip Warranties <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6032" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/11/Broken-Dishes-2-L-300x225.jpg" alt="Dishes broken during shipping" width="300" height="225">Like most warranties, all chip warranties are not made equally; each warranty is different depending on the manufacturer. For example some manufacturers provide a 1 year warranty while others provide 5 or more years for their warranty. With that said however most of the warranties have common terms and conditions that need to be followed for them to be honoured by the manufacturer.</p> <p>Here are some things that you need to know:</p> <ul> <li>Only select lines or items may be covered by the warranty (varies by Manufacturer). As a result you should check to find out which items you are purchasing are covered by the warranty prior to finalizing your order.</li> <li>As the warranty name implies, they only cover chips, they do not cover any other kinds of damage.</li> <li>It may not cover chips/cracking/breakage of handles or knobs on jugs, teapots/coffeepots, and mugs. As well as chips/cracking/breakage on spouts of pots or jugs.</li> <li>The warranty will only cover use in food service applications such as washing, preparation, serving, and refrigeration. As a result if the item is going to be used in more extreme conditions, these will not be covered under the warranty.</li> <li>The warranty is only valid for the original purchaser of the item.</li> <li>Generally a registration form must be filled out at the time of purchase (or soon thereafter) for the warranty to be validated.</li> <li>The manufacturer or chosen representative reserves the right to a site visit should they deem it necessary. This may occur if you are experiencing higher than expected breakage. If the site visit reveals poor treatment/mishandling, warranty may be void.</li> <li>The warranty is location specific; as a result if the items travel to other locations the warranty may be void.</li> <li>All chipped pieces must be retained by the customer and returned to the manufacturer (or their representative) for inspection.</li> <li>Finally most have a clause that reserves the right of the manufacturer to void any warranty for any reason.</li> </ul> <p>To fully understand the warranty on the porcelain products that you are purchasing, we encourage you to ask your manufacturer or their chosen representative for details as each warranty does differ. If part of the warranty is unclear to you make sure that you ask questions about it.</p> <p>National Event Supply does not offer any chip warranty on our porcelain products. We take great strides to ensure our commercially designated porcelain products are of durable quality and not easily breakable given the target market we sell to however we also understand that porcelain by nature is a breakable material. Companies that do offer such a warranty on an inherently breakable product like porcelain must charge extra per dish to cover the percentage of dishware they believe will chip in their given warranty period. As a result this costs you the buyer extra whether you have a plate chip or not. Because we don&rsquo;t offer a warranty, we can provide you with the best value possible &ndash; in some cases costing up to 50% less than standard porcelain suppliers. If you&rsquo;re interested in viewing the porcelain dishes we have available, their specifications and pricing, download a copy of the <a title="National Event Supply Dinnerware Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tabletop-catalogue" target="_blank">National Event Supply Dinnerware Catalogue</a>!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:165 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/podcast-how-to-focus-on-catering-to-transform-your-restaurant Podcast: How to Focus on Catering to Transform Your Restaurant <p>I&rsquo;m always looking for different kinds of content to share that enrich our prospects and customers&rsquo; lives because while one person may enjoy reading an article, another may prefer slides, or a video or a podcast.</p> <p>This week I stumbled across a podcast I think is a gem for anyone in the restaurant industry looking for additional ways to build revenue. Mark Deo, Veteran CBS Radio Host interviewed a man by the name of Erle Dardick, author of the books "Get Catering and Grow Sales!" and "501 Killer Marketing Tactics for Cranking Up Your Catering Sales". Erle joins Mark&rsquo;s podcast entitled "The Small Business Hour, as heard on CBS Radio" to discuss how focusing on catering helped transform his restaurant. He gives great lessons on finding a niche market you can dominate and tips on narrowing your focus and dominating a market. To hear more of Erle&rsquo;s tips, jump to 14:00 below.</p> <p align="center"><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <span id="hs-cta-wrapper-7acecfdf-50f0-4c35-a483-e70c84fe64ea" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-7acecfdf-50f0-4c35-a483-e70c84fe64ea" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-7acecfdf-50f0-4c35-a483-e70c84fe64ea"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/7acecfdf-50f0-4c35-a483-e70c84fe64ea"><img id="hs-cta-img-7acecfdf-50f0-4c35-a483-e70c84fe64ea" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/7acecfdf-50f0-4c35-a483-e70c84fe64ea.png" alt="" /></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, '7acecfdf-50f0-4c35-a483-e70c84fe64ea'); // ]]></script> </span> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:164 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-sexiest-event-rental-items-of-the-year The Sexiest Event Rental Items of the Year <p>With 2013 quickly winding to a close (it&rsquo;s the middle of November already?!), the industry would be remiss if it didn&rsquo;t recap what&rsquo;s hot and what&rsquo;s not throughout the past year. Special Events Magazine wrote an article on <a title="Top Rental Items Flying off the Shelves" href="http://specialevents.com/rental/whats-renting-top-event-rental-companies-share-whats-flying-out-warehouse" target="_blank">the top rental items flying off the shelves</a>. The top items that seem to be most popular and requested items include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Tented Events in a variety of tented options</li> <li>Illuminated / LED light-up bars</li> <li>Rustic items such as farm tables, rustic chairs and benches</li> <li>Lounge furniture including modular</li> <li>Different shaped tables and plates in the same room</li> <li>Specialty linens</li> <li>Custom flooring</li> </ul> <p>The full article definitely showcases that more and more consumers and corporate events are looking for one of a kind, picturesque events with uncommon items.</p> <p>At National Event Supply, we&rsquo;ve seen an increase in party rental and event rental companies stocking up on irregular sized dinnerware such as the <a title="Ovali Dinnerware" href="/en/ovali" target="_blank">Ovali Line</a>. In the stacking chairs area, we&rsquo;re seeing more <a title="Crystal Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Crystal Chiavari Chairs</a> being ordered. What are you finding with your customers&rsquo; events? Is there anything we&rsquo;re not stocking that you think we should be? Let us know in the comments!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>An event isn&rsquo;t complete without tables to hold the food and provide surfaces for guests to eat on. Check out our <a title="Table &amp; Chair Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">table &amp; chair catalogue</a> for information such as measurements, materials and weight capacity.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:163 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/2014-canadian-restaurant-and-foodservice-industry-trends 2014 Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice Industry Trends <p>According to Foodservice &amp; Hospitality Magazine, in 2013 the commercial Canadian Food Service &amp; Restaurant Market has remained on a 4.4-per-cent growth track. With 2013 nearing an end, a number of publications have been forecasting how the 2014 Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice industry will fare. Check out 10 of the most interesting findings we've uncovered!</p> <p align="center"><iframe style="border: 1px solid #CCC; border-width: 1px 1px 0; margin-bottom: 5px;" src="http://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/embed_code/28385822" width="427" height="356" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"> </iframe></p> <div style="margin-bottom: 5px;"><strong> <a title="10 Predictions on the State of the 2014 Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice Industry" href="https://www.slideshare.net/NationalEventSupply/foodservice-market-predictions-2014" target="_blank">10 Predictions About the State of the 2014 Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice Industry</a> </strong> from <strong><a href="http://www.slideshare.net/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">National Event Supply</a></strong></div> urn:store:1:blog:post:162 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/2-crucial-items-required-to-start-a-party-rental-business 2 Crucial Items Required to Start a Party Rental Business <p>Perhaps you&rsquo;re an equipment rental company, looking for a way to add additional revenue through the expansion of your products and services. Perhaps you&rsquo;re a catering company looking to service a greater portion of your clients&rsquo; needs. Or, perhaps you&rsquo;re thinking of starting a new Party Rental business and not sure where to start. Whatever the case may be, when looking to expand your revenue there are a number of crucial items that makes sense to begin stocking as additional revenue generators.</p> <div class="mdblogleft"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6039" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/rectangular-plastic-folding-table-B.jpg" alt="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table" width="300" height="200"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p><a title="Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">Plastic folding tables</a> tend to be one of the top items to stock and rent out. They are a great way for equipment rental companies (for example) to expand their product lines into as there&rsquo;s typically less competition than most equipment rental companies are used to. Folding tables also are good items to stock as they only require to be rented out approximately 5 -10 times in order to recoup the product cost, representing a great return on investment. <a title="Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">Wood folding tables</a> can also be stocked if you prefer &ndash; just keep in mind that they tend to cost a little more per table and they are quite a bit heavier than plastic folding tables.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6041" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/11/Royal-Blue-On-Grey-PFC.jpg" alt="Royal Blue on Grey Plastic Folding Chair" width="300" height="478"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p><a title="Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Plastic folding chairs</a> are a close second as a good potential way to earn additional revenue. With a <a title="How much do white wedding chairs cost to buy in canada" href="/en/how-much-do-wedding-folding-chairs-cost-in-canada" target="_blank">significantly lower cost to purchase</a> they tend to be better for companies that don&rsquo;t have a large amount of capital to invest. They require a marginally higher turnover with most companies recouping their initial investment after 7-9 times rented out. <a title="White Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">White resin folding chairs</a> make for an even better item as they tend to hold a higher rental cost and recoup the initial investment after only 5 to 7 times. They are extremely popular for weddings and other special occasions.</p> <p>Both folding tables and chairs tend to represent large areas for recurring rental revenues as there are a wide range of opportunities available to rent to weddings, universities and other school institutions, golf course and country clubs, churches, recreation centers, office and home Christmas parties, etc.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about folding tables and chairs, download the <a title="Download our Tables and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">Tables &amp; Chairs Catalogue</a> to see measurements, weights, and more.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:161 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/big-rental-companies-share-2013-2014-business-forecast Big Rental Companies Share 2013 - 2014 Business Forecast <p>Special Events Magazine released an insightful article last week that is a must-read piece of party rental and event rental predictions for the upcoming year. As part of their annual Special Events <a title="30 Top Rental Companies" href="http://specialevents.com/rental/special-events-15th-annual-30-top-rental-companies" target="_blank">"30 Top Rental Companies"</a> list, the top Party Rental companies across North America commented on the state of the industry and how they believe 2014 bodes for the industry as a whole. With the economy improving on a daily basis it seems the industry has seen year-over-year growth in 2013 with a positive yet conservative outlook for 2014 based on the <a title="Favourite Finds: October 2013" href="/en/favourite-finds-october-2013" target="_blank">lack of discounting death spirals</a> occurring in the industry.</p> <p>You can view the article in its entirety by <a title="Big Rental Firms Share 2013-2014 Business Forecast" href="http://specialevents.com/rental/big-rental-firms-share-2013-14-business-forecast" target="_blank">clicking here</a>. (Note &ndash; you will have to have a free membership in order to view the entire article)</p> <h3>What&rsquo;s flying off the shelves?</h3> <p><a title="A1 Party and Event Rental" href="http://www.a1partyrental.com/" target="_blank">A1 Party and Event Rental</a> based in Covina, California noted in the article that &ldquo;the trend is to provide many more options. People are demanding a much larger selection in all categories of inventory.&rdquo; With the modern culture one of convenience and consumerism, this doesn&rsquo;t come as a surprise but I often wonder if a Party and Event Rental company can truly survive by being one of many that offer the one-stop shop for party rental items. Wouldn&rsquo;t it be better to take what you&rsquo;re good at and target your customer market based on that? Perhaps you excel in tent, table and chair sales &ndash; why not become the best tent, table and chair rental company in your local area, state/province or country?</p> <h3>What Do You Believe?</h3> <p>At National Event Supply for example we&rsquo;ve seen an uptick in the amount of <a title="Folding Tables" href="/en/tables" target="_blank">folding tables</a> and <a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari chair</a> sales. Our stemware has been gaining additional ground but that could just be because we&rsquo;ve never stocked <a title="Glass Stemware" href="/en/glass-stemware" target="_blank">glass stemware</a> and <a title="Crystal Stemware" href="/en/glass-stemware" target="_blank">crystal stemware</a> before. We&rsquo;re also seeing larger than normal <a title="Porcelain Dinnerware" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">porcelain dinnerware</a> orders leading us to believe the business forecast as predicted by the big rental companies is correct in its assumptions. If we&rsquo;re selling more, that means our customers are turning around / renting out their inventory more.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>What do you think? Are you seeing overall growth in your business or industry? What event rental items are flying off the shelves for you? Do you disagree with anything in this post? Let us know in the comments!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:160 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/were-heading-to-the-ngcoas-golf-business-canada-show We're Heading to the NGCOA's Golf Business Canada Show! <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5936" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/rfc.jpg" alt="Resin Folding Chair" width="200" height="300">The National Event Supply team have their bags packed and are heading to Victoria for NGCOA&rsquo;s Golf Business Canada Conference &amp; Tradeshow. Be sure to stop by our booth #10 to say &ldquo;hi&rdquo; and check out what we have to offer your golf course for all your event and restaurant needs.</p> <p>With warehouses in Vancouver, British Columbia &amp; Mississauga, Ontario, we can quickly and cost-effectively ship our hundreds of products across Canada. Because of this, we&rsquo;re able to showcase the following items at the show:</p> <ul>&nbsp; <li>Porcelain Platters</li> <li>Porcelain Bowls</li> <li>Porcelain Dinnerware</li> <li>Stainless Steel Flatware</li> <li>Crystal Stemware</li> <li>Plastic and Wood Folding Tables</li> <li>White Resin Folding Chairs (also known as White Resin Wedding Chairs)</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <p>We&rsquo;re also offering an exclusive show special only available to golf operators that stop by our booth.</p> <h3>SAVE 10% off plastic folding tables, wood folding tables, and folding chairs*.</h3> <p>Want to commit to an order but not accept your shipment until spring? We can help with that. Commit to an order at the show and we&rsquo;ll ship the products to you in early April &ndash; just in time for the season to start!</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about our products, <a title="Download our Table and Chairs Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tables-chairs-catalogue" target="_blank">download our Tables &amp; Chairs Catalogue</a> for details such as sizing, weight and pricing.</p> <p>We look forward to seeing you November 22nd at the show!</p> <div class="offerfineprint"> <p>* To be eligible for this show special, please stop by booth# 10 and drop off your contact details. To redeem this show special please mention the code NGCOA10E at the time of purchase. Show special valid on all wood folding tables, plastic folding tables and folding chairs and redeemable on or until December 6, 2013 at 5PM ET.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:159 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-top-35-restaurant-apps-consumers-are-using-right-now The Top 35 Restaurant Apps Consumers are Using Right Now <p>With the age of information upon us, it seems as if not a day goes by without a new smartphone app being released to the market. We're all guilty of going on our smartphones when we're out about town and checking what's around us &ndash; be it for a clothing store, a grocery store or a restaurant. Restaurant apps in particular are extremely popular with the masses and a great tool to find the cuisine you want around the area you want. As a restaurant, including your establishment on the top 35 restaurant apps that consumers are using right now &ndash; ensures that you&rsquo;re putting your best foot forward and getting found where consumers are looking for you. We found an infographic on Visual.ly by Pizzamarketplace.com, fastcasual.com and QSRweb.com that summarizes the top 35 restaurant apps consumers are using right now. Check it out below!</p> <center> <div class="visually_embed"><img class="visually_embed_infographic" src="http://thumbnails.visually.netdna-cdn.com/35-top-restaurant-apps_51112714edc78_w587.png" alt="35 Top Restaurant Apps" /> <div class="visually_embed_cycle">by <a href="http://nowsourcing.com/?utm_source=visually_embed" target="_blank">NowSourcing</a>. <br />Explore more <a href="http://visual.ly/">infographics</a> like this one on the web's largest information design community - <a href="http://visual.ly/">Visually</a>.</div> <script id="visually_embed_script_62521" class="visually_embed_script" src="http://a.visual.ly/api/embed/62521"></script> </div> </center> urn:store:1:blog:post:158 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-buy-durable-restaurant-dishes How to Buy Durable Restaurant Dishes <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6047" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/Ovali-Dessert-Plate.png" alt="Ovali Dessert Plate" width="300" height="197">Next to the kitchen equipment required to produce the restaurant's menu items, it can be argued that dinnerware is the most important purchase a restaurant will make for its business success. Commercial dinnerware lends itself to the ambiance of the restaurant itself and can be utilized to enhance the presentation of the menu with creative use of <a title="Intricately Shaped Dishes" href="/en/serveware" target="_blank">intricately shaped dishes</a>. Because dishes are such a pinnacle item for a restaurant there are a number of variables you should keep in mind when stocking your restaurant:</p> <h3>Budget</h3> <p>Buying dishes from restaurant suppliers can be notoriously expensive. Commercial dishes tend to be higher in cost than personal dishware as you&rsquo;re looking for a higher durability dish. If you're looking for alternatives, try finding wholesalers who specialize in commercial-grade dinnerware. Factory-direct wholesalers who target the party rental and hospitality industry tend to have dishes that will be as suitable for a restaurant's needs as restaurant supply stores. They can also offer cheaper pricing than restaurant suppliers, especially for restaurants with multiple locations and high volumes.</p> <h3>Durability</h3> <p>Because the turnover in your establishment is pivotal to the success of your restaurant, it is vital that the dinnerware you buy be durable, commercial quality that lasts through many breakfast/lunch/dinner sittings. Take into account whether the dishes are commercial dishwasher safe, can withstand oven temperatures of up to 400 degrees, and can be turned over time and again while still looking like new. A lot of the leading brand names offer chip warranties but chip warranties do not cover breakage and are often quite restrictive in how you can make any kind of warranty claim. Make sure if the supplier offers a chip warranty, that you know all restrictions and conditions attached.</p> <h3>Aesthetics</h3> <p>Dinnerware should lend itself to the theme of your restaurant. Most restaurants tend to stick with traditional white dinnerware to allow the chefs free reign to dress the plate however they see fit. Traditional white dinnerware is also the most prevalent and readily available of the styles as many of the more ornate or coloured dishes tend to be for personal consumption.</p> <h3>Variety of place settings:</h3> <p>Look for a dishware supplier that has many different place settings, platters, bowls and other serve ware available such as risotto bowls, trio bowls, <a title="Slanted Bowls" href="/en/85-slanted-bowl-a1138" target="_blank">slanted bowls</a>, etc. This allows you to have a cohesive line of dinnerware to focus your guests&rsquo; attention on your pi&egrave;ce de r&eacute;sistance, your food.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in viewing the tabletop items National Event Supply has to offer, including all our porcelain dinnerware, platters &amp; bowls, <a title="Download National Event Supply's Tabletop Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/tabletop-catalogue" target="_blank">download the National Event Supply Tabletop Catalogue</a>.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:157 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/favourite-finds-october-2013 Favourite Finds: October 2013 <p>Well you caught us &ndash; we&rsquo;ve been negligent and completely missed September&rsquo;s round up of interesting and relevant articles around the blogosphere. We&rsquo;re sorry &ndash; do you forgive us? To make up for it, we have October&rsquo;s round up for you full of the very best content for the very best readers (you silly ;)).</p> <p>When meeting with a potential client for the first time, caterers need to get their prospects to talk so that caterers can read between the lines and determine how their prospects feel, learn about their needs and how to best serve them. Maybe they&rsquo;re more interested in food presentation or in having a certain dish that has importance to them. This article dishes up a number of questions so you can learn what&rsquo;s important to your prospects and how best to meet their needs. Check out the article over at <a title="The Best Questions to Help Caterers Close Sales" href="http://catersource.com/resources/library/business-outlook/the-best-questions-to-help-caterers-close-sales" target="_blank">Catersource Magazine</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://catersource.com/resources/library/business-outlook/the-best-questions-to-help-caterers-close-sales"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6050" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/11/helping-caterers-close-sales.jpg" alt="Helping Caterers Close Sales" width="600" height="400"></a></p> <p>The staff you hire can make or break your business when the key to success in the foodservice industry includes outstanding service and top notch food produced. In this article, CRFN asked four industry experts for their views on hiring the best people for your operation. <a title="Hiring the Best Back of House Kitchen Staff" href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/hiringthebestbackofhousekitchenstaff.aspx" target="_blank">Read the article</a> to learn the secrets that have made their businesses so successful.</p> <p><a href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/hiringthebestbackofhousekitchenstaff.aspx"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6052" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/11/Hiring-the-best-back-of-house-staff.jpg" alt="Hiring the Best Back of House Kitchen Staff" width="600" height="400"></a></p> <p>With the business climate becoming better every passing day, no longer are event rental companies in a discount death spiral of discounting far or fast enough. Now, many companies are using discounting as a strategic business tool instead of a way to survive. <a title="Using Discounting as a Strategic Business Tool" href="http://specialevents.com/rental/rental-essentials-party-rental-stops-death-spiral-discounting-policies" target="_blank">Check out this article</a> from Special Events Magazine to see how other event rental companies are utilizing discounts.</p> <p><a href="http://specialevents.com/rental/rental-essentials-party-rental-stops-death-spiral-discounting-policies"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5956" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/Using-Discounting-as-a-Strategic-Business-Tool.jpg" alt="Using Discounting as a Strategic Business Tool" width="252" height="272"></a></p> <p>With Fall officially here, it&rsquo;s time to begin planning your holiday party inventory needs. With holiday parties on the decline over the past few years, BizBash along with Seamless surveyed 1500 event professionals to forecast the state of the corporate holiday party for 2013. <a title="Holiday Parties" href="http://www.bizbash.com/infographic-the-state-of-corporate-holiday-parties/new-york/story/27102#sthash.Ygu0mFgc.dpbs" target="_blank">Check out this infographic</a> to see the results.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.bizbash.com/infographic-the-state-of-corporate-holiday-parties/new-york/story/27102#sthash.Ygu0mFgc.dpbs"><img class="size-full wp-image-6053" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/11/holiday-infographic.jpg" alt="Holiday Infographic" width="600" height="450"></a></p> <p align="center">Source: BizBash</p> <p>Rounding out the month of October was Halloween. To celebrate the season, we took a chainsaw to our wood folding tables to solidify our claim they were solid wood instead of medium density fiberboard with plywood laminated to it. <a title="Do you Know What Your Wood Tables are Made Of" href="/en/are-wood-folding-tables-made-of-solid-wood" target="_blank">Check out the video</a> in this post to see more. <a href="/en/are-wood-folding-tables-made-of-solid-wood"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6054" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/11/Jack-o-Lantern.jpg" alt="Jack-o-Lantern" width="400" height="400"></a></p> <p>We hope you have enjoyed this month&rsquo;s round up of posts. If you ever come across content you think is awesome, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you - just shoot us an email at info (at) nationaleventsupply.com!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:156 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/are-wood-folding-tables-made-of-solid-wood Are Wood Folding Tables Made of Solid Wood? <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6054" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/11/Jack-o-Lantern.jpg" alt="Jack-o-Lantern" width="400" height="400">Happy Halloween everyone! I personally love Halloween. I love seeing the carved pumpkins, and the decorations everywhere. I love seeing the little ones in their cute costumes (my niece as a banana was adorable). I love seeing adult revelers out in the pop culture costumes, even if you can't swing a black cat without hitting a Miley Cyrus wannabe. And the Candy. Who doesn't love a holiday that involves miniature chocolates bars, Rockets Candy, and all those other wonderful Halloween treats. Well, except for those toffee candies in the orange and black packages that are as hard as a rock. Those are nasty. But all the other Halloween candy is a-ok. I also love the scares and the surprises. I love watching Youtube Videos with surprises and scares.</p> <p>While surprises are a lot of fun at Halloween, you don't want any surprises when you're purchasing new wood tables for your facility. We had a customer, Jason*, who purchased a load of wood folding tables that weren't actually made of plywood. They were Medium-Density Fibreboard (MDF) with plywood laminated to it. The tables didn't stand a chance in a commercial environment filled with screaming children, what with all the running, and screaming, and stabbing. Jason told us about these tables when he inquired about getting some of our <a title="Round Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">NES Wood Folding Tables</a> for Camp Crystal Lake. We told him that our wood tables are plywood folding tables made of 11 ply, 3/4 inch plywood. Jason, however, wasn't convinced. He wanted to see what was inside. So we set-up a 48-inch NES Round Wood Folding Table, and turned on our camera.</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/fKGQQg7qQIE" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>As you can see from the video, there is no MDF in our tables. So the next time you're looking to buy wood folding tables, make sure you ask the salespeople if the table is plywood all the way through. If you're interested in getting some of our NES Wood Folding Tables for your facility, <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">why not drop us a line</a>.</p> <div class="offerfineprint"> <p>*There may not have been a customer named Jason.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:155 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/now-hiring-bilingual-inside-sales-representative Now Hiring Bilingual Inside Sales Representative <p>National Event Supply is seeking a reliable, professional and results driven person who enjoys the challenge of assisting customers, contributing to the growth of a dynamic company and is proficient in French and English both written and verbally. We&rsquo;re looking for candidates who are passionate in their pursuit of delivering superior customer service, and forming positive, long lasting relationships with our customers.</p> <h3>We currently have the following position open:</h3> <p><a title="Bilingual Inside Sales Representative" href="http://ca.indeed.com/cmp/National-Event-Supply/jobs/Bilingual-Inside-Sales-Representative-674bd7b130d980b2http://" target="_blank">Bilingual Inside Sales Representative</a></p> <p>Join our team. You&rsquo;ll get a competitive salary, excellent commission and a stake in our future success. All positions are based out of our Mississauga headquarters, so we need candidates who will be able to get to our office every day-Monday to Friday. No relocation is offered.</p> <p>Submit your resume to <a title="stephanie@nationaleventsupply.com" href="mailto:stephanie@nationaleventsupply.com">stephanie@nationaleventsupply.com</a>. Please include a cover letter with a few sentences explaining why this opportunity is right for you and how you&rsquo;d be a fit for our team.</p> <p><strong>If you know someone who may fit this role, we&rsquo;d appreciate your referrals!</strong></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:154 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-you-need-to-know-about-stainless-steel-flatware What you need to know about Stainless Steel Flatware <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6058" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/MariaTableSetting.jpg" alt="Maria Table Setting" width="300" height="236">Stainless Steel is an often misunderstood alloy, particularly when it comes to cutlery. As a result we hope to improve your understanding of stainless steel cutlery with this blog post. To do so we have compiled a list of questions that we are often asked about our stainless steel flatware.</p> <h3>What's the difference between 18/10, 18/8 and 18/0 stainless steel cutlery?</h3> <p>National Event Supply currently offers two levels of cutlery being 18/8 and 18/0. The difference between them is the nickel content in the flatware. The 18 stands for 18% chromium which gives the steel its hardness as well as stain, heat and corrosion resistant properties. The 10, 8 or 0 stands for 10%, 8% or 0% Nickel. Nickel gives flatware its soft feeling and fantastic shine. In terms of the hardness and fantastic shine, the best cutlery that we offer is made of 18/8 stainless steel.</p> <h3>Can stainless steel stain?</h3> <p>It is important to remember that it is called stainless steel, not stain<strong>proof</strong> steel. We have worked extremely hard over the years to ensure we only provide high quality stainless steel cutlery. With that said it is not stainproof as there are ingredients found in many citrus products, coffee, tea, salad dressing, salt (or foods with high salt content), and vinegar that can cause discolouration in your flatware. Additionally, hard water can cause putting or spotting on your flatware. It is also important to note that soaking your flatware for extended periods of time, particularly when the soap used has a citrus/lemon additive, is bad for the longevity of your flatware and we do not recommend it.</p> <h3>Why should I pick stainless steel flatware versus another material?</h3> <p>There are many reasons to select stainless steel for your cutlery when you are looking at the different options available. The first reason is that it is dishwasher safe making it easy and convenient to clean. Every caterer, banquet hall, golf course and party rental company knows what a hassle and time consuming process hand-washing cutlery can be! Many won't even stock cutlery that can&rsquo;t be washed in a dishwasher because time is money-especially when you need to turnover cutlery fast. Another reason to select stainless steel cutlery-ownership is relatively carefree and practical as it is resistant to corrosion, rust and staining. It is also very economical because it has a long life while in use and is relatively inexpensive to purchase. Finally and perhaps most importantly, it looks good! A nice set of cutlery can really add a pop to your table top.</p> <h3>Why do your flatware prices vary even though they are equal quality?</h3> <p>Beyond the material used (18/10 versus 18/0), which causes a difference in the price. There are many other factors that come into play in the manufacturing and price of our cutlery. One key factor is weight; generally the heavier the pieces are, the more they cost. That is why knives and large serving pieces are more expensive. Another key factor relating directly to cost is the level of detail in the flatware. Other factors that come into play are pattern detail, extra finishing, and additional pieces available.</p> <h3>Is your flatware dishwasher safe?</h3> <p>Yes, all of the flatware sold by National Event Supply is dishwasher/commercial dishwasher safe. We recommend that any National Event Supply flatware placed in a dishwasher in such a way that the water and soap will not pool on any part of the flatware. This ensures you have the shiniest cutlery ready for your next event at a moment&rsquo;s notice.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about the <a title="Cutlery Lines" href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">cutlery lines</a> that National Event Supply stocks, <a title="Feel Free To Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">feel free to contact us</a>.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:153 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/top-questions-asked-about-crystal-and-glass-stemware Top Questions Asked about Crystal and Glass Stemware <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6061" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/anderson-kathie-hoda-big-wine.jpg" alt="Anderson, Kathie, and Hoda Big Wine Glasses" width="320" height="230">Our <a href="/en/serenity-crystal-16oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal</a> stemware along with our <a href="/en/copa-12oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Copa</a> / <a href="/en/eclisse-12oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">Eclisse</a> glassware is a popular choice for commercial businesses including party rental companies, caterers, hotels, restaurants and banquet halls. With crystal and glass bearing striking similarities in aesthetics, we thought it made sense to clear up some of the top asked questions.</p> <h3>What is the difference between glass and crystal?</h3> <p>There are a number of differences between glass and crystal that should be known before purchasing stemware. Glass tends to be thicker than crystal as crystal is stronger so it can be worked thinner than glass. While glass can look quite similar to crystal, if you hold up a piece of crystal stemware to the light, the crystal will act as a prism. Crystal also produces a musical tone when you run a wet finger along the rim or when struck, though I wouldn&rsquo;t recommend striking a suppliers&rsquo; crystal &ndash; it might not leave the best impression. Glass also tends to have a rolled / rounded rim while crystal tends to have a clean, straight cut rim.</p> <p>Traditional crystal contains lead. The lead addition adds sparkle, gives more weight to the stemware, and increases its durability. There can be health concerns associated with the addition of lead oxide so many suppliers now have lead-free crystal &ndash; which is what National Event Supply carries.</p> <h3>Is lead crystal safe?</h3> <p>Lead crystal has been the primary form of crystal glassware since its inception. With the recent awareness and movement away from BPA due to health concerns, there has been debate on the use of lead in crystal. It is advised that you should not use lead crystal containers to store beverages for periods of time longer than a day. As per <a href="http://www.riedel.com/all-about-riedel/what-is-lead-crystal/" target="_blank">Riedel</a>&rsquo;s website, assuming that "worldwide legal standards are met and also surpassed", there are no issues or concerns with using lead crystal on a daily basis.</p> <h3>How do you clean crystal &amp; glass stemware?</h3> <p>Always make sure to ask the supplier this question before purchasing as there&rsquo;s no hard and fast rule that all crystal needs to be hand washed and all glass can be placed in a dishwasher. For businesses that deal with large quantities of stemware, it is recommended you look for crystal or glass stemware that is dishwasher safe as this will allow you to turn around your inventory faster while utilizing less man hours to do so. Imagine having to clean the glassware for a 500 person event? Not a fast or easy job.&nbsp; Being able to use a dishwasher can save you thousands of dollars. National Event Supply only offers Crystal and Glass stemware that is dishwasher safe &ndash; keeping our customer&rsquo;s in mind.</p> <h3>Should I be purchasing handmade or machine made glassware?</h3> <p>This is really a matter of personal preference. Handmade crystal and glass can lack the consistency of machine made crystal and glass. Handmade crystal in particular can be more costly than machine made crystal as some manufacturers employ master craftsman to produce their crystal glasses. While machine made glass and crystal can lack the artisans touch, they generally look more consistent and can be less expensive depending on your supplier.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about our crystal or glassware lines, <a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question">ask National Event Supply a question</a>. We&rsquo;d be happy to address any and all questions you may have &ndash; including their cost.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:152 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-8-most-important-questions-to-ask-before-buying-plastic-folding-tables-part-2 The 8 Most Important Questions to Ask Before Buying Plastic Folding Tables-Part 2 <p>In our post last Wednesday on the first <a title="4 Most Important Questions to Ask Before Buying Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/the-8-most-important-questions-to-ask-before-buying-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">4 most important questions to ask before buying plastic folding tables</a>, we referenced load capacity weight, locking mechanisms, table leg gauges and the weight of the tables themselves. What else should you be asking your plastic folding table supplier before purchasing? Without further ado, check out the last 4 most important questions to ask before buying plastic folding tables.</p> <h3>1. Are the tables suitable for both indoor and outdoor events?</h3> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6065" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/Tims-inside-tent-T.jpg" alt="Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Inside of Tent" width="200" height="150">Plastic folding tables are the most durable table for indoor and outdoor events and are great for businesses that require lots of moving of furniture like party rental because they&rsquo;re far more lightweight and durable than plywood folding tables.</p> <h3>2. If Yes, can they withstand the elements?</h3> <p>We wrote a blog post to answer this very question &ndash; compared to wood folding tables, <a title="Long Term Folding Table Test" href="/en/long-term-plastic-folding-table-and-wood-folding-table-outdoor-durability-test-day-88" target="_blank">plastic folding tables last extremely well to the elements</a> &ndash; they&rsquo;ve currently been outside for greater than 88 days and still going strong. Just give them a wipe and they&rsquo;re ready for your next event.</p> <h3>3. Does the table have a warranty associated with it?</h3> <p>Making sure that the tables you are buying have a warranty of some kind is a good way to protect yourself in case manufacturing defects show themselves after purchase. All NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables come with a Two Year Warranty against material or manufacturing defects.</p> <h3>4. What structure supports the weight on the table?</h3> <p>Does the table have a frame? How thick is the blow-mold (plastic) table top? Table frames are an extremely important aspect of plastic folding tables, particularly for commercial quality plastic folding tables as they provide structure, durability and ample load support. Combine a high quality table frame with a high quality blow-mold top and you are sure to have a table that can stand up to your needs. You can do this by checking out the table in person or by looking on your supplier&rsquo;s website. It is often very obvious when a supplier has skimped on either aspect of the table; the top will look too thin for heavy use and the frame will look unsubstantial. An additional clue can be had by looking at the suggested weight rating for the table (especially if it is not published).</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Interested in learning more about NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables? Feel free to <a title="Ask National Event Supply a Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">ask National Event Supply a Question</a> or <a title="Request a Quote" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">Request a Quote</a> if you&rsquo;re interested in pricing.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:151 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-to-expect-at-the-bc-connect-show What to Expect at the BC Connect Show <p>In case you haven&rsquo;t already heard, National Event Supply will be exhibiting in Booth #340/441 October 27 &amp; 28th 2013 at the <a title="BC Connect Show" href="http://connectshow.com/" target="_blank">BC Connect Show</a>, BC&rsquo;s largest foodservice and hospitality industry event which brings together thousands of food, drink and lodging decision makers. In our previous blog post, we highlighted the <a title="Five Reasons to Attend the BC Connect Show" href="/en/five-reasons-to-attend-the-bc-connect-show" target="_blank">Five Reasons to Attend the BC Connect Show</a>. With the BC Connect Show less than a week away, we thought it made sense to showcase what to expect to see from National Event Supply at the trade show.</p> <p>With the addition of our warehouse in the Vancouver area, we can more easily, quickly and cost-effectively ship many of our products to BC, Alberta and the surrounding areas. Because of this, we&rsquo;re able to showcase the following items at the show:</p> <div class="mdblogleft"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6067" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/12/round-platters.jpg" alt="Platters" width="200" height="200"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <ul>&nbsp; <li>Porcelain Platters</li> <li>Porcelain Bowls</li> <li><a title="Porcelain Dinnerware" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">Porcelain Dinnerware</a></li> <li>Stainless Steel Flatware</li> <li>Crystal Stemware</li> <li><a title="Plastic and Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/tables" target="_blank">Plastic and Wood Folding Tables</a></li> <li>White Resin Folding Chairs (also known as White Resin Wedding Chairs)</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Upcoming holiday parties or other special events to cater, host or supply for? We&rsquo;re offering an exclusive show special for those that stop by our booth.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <center> <h4>SAVE 10% off your entire tabletop item purchase*.</h4> </center> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in getting a quote on some of our tabletop items, <a title="Request a Quote Here" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">request a quote here</a>. We look forward to seeing you at the show!</p> <div class="offerfineprint"> <p>*To be eligible for this show special stop by booth 340/441 and drop off your contact details. To redeem the special please mention code CONNECT10B at the time of purchase. Show special valid on all tabletop items including dinnerware, cutlery, platters, bowls and stemware and redeemable on or until November 15, 2013 at 5PM ET.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:150 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/2-must-watch-ted-talks-on-sparking-creativity-and-inspiration-in-restaurantscatering-businesses 2 Must-Watch TED Talks on Sparking Creativity and Inspiration in Restaurants/Catering Businesses <p>Often blocks in creativity can be likened to writers block. When I experience a block to creativity or writer&rsquo;s block, I often find that reviewing inspirational content helps to stimulate my creativity. I find this generally works (at least for me) because it allows me to take a step back from my day-to-day life and examine the current problem from a different angle.</p> <p>With the competitiveness of the restaurant and catering industry, introducing new and exciting products onto the market can be the catalyst needed to differentiate from the competition and thrive. Finding sparks of genius can sometimes be daunting &ndash; so without further ado, I&rsquo;d like to share with you the 2 TED talk videos I think are fascinating, awe inspiring (in some cases) and cause you to take a step back and evaluate your menu from a different angle.</p> <p>First, David Kelley suggests that creativity is not the domain of only a chosen few but something everyone can do &ndash; to turn fear into familiarity and build confidence to create</p> <center><iframe src="http://embed.ted.com/talks/david_kelley_how_to_build_your_creative_confidence.html" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></center> <p>And my personal favourite, Homaro Cantu + Ben Roche, of Chicago&rsquo;s Moto restaurant, play with new ways to cook and eat food that is beyond fun and flavour-tripping.</p> <center><iframe src="http://embed.ted.com/talks/homaro_cantu_ben_roche_cooking_as_alchemy.html" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></center> <p>I hope these video offer some inspiration. Make sure to send myself and the NES team some samples of your new inventions.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Like what you&rsquo;ve read? <a title="Sign Up For Our Email List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list/" target="_blank">Sign up for our email list</a> to get timely information on new products in stock, events we&rsquo;re attending and inventory replenishment.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:149 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-8-most-important-questions-to-ask-before-buying-plastic-folding-tables The 8 Most Important Questions to Ask Before Buying Plastic Folding Tables <p>As a banquet hall, event venue, caterer or party rental company, buying plastic folding tables for your events can be a daunting task. With so many different manufacturers and retailers out there selling folding tables, how can you be sure you&rsquo;re getting high quality, durable, commercial-grade plastic folding tables that allow you to rent out or use for adequate return on investment?</p> <p>Because it can be overwhelming to settle on a specific plastic folding table supplier, we've put together a checklist of 4 of the 8 most important questions to ask before buying plastic folding tables.</p> <h3>1. How much weight can the plastic folding tables hold?</h3> <p>When holding events that utilize plastic folding tables, they need to be able to withstand the expected and unexpected. Perhaps you're using them for a buffet&nbsp;so the tables will be holding chafing dishes, beverage tubs, stacks of commercial dinnerware, and cutlery stations. Perhaps your staff during clean up loads the plastic folding tables full of dishes. Make sure to look for a plastic folding table that can hold a minimum of 700-1000lbs and that the <a href="/en/how-much-weight-can-6ft-rectangle-plastic-folding-tables-hold" target="_blank">supplier can show proof of its sturdiness</a>.</p> <h3>2. What kind of locking mechanism is underneath the table?</h3> <p>There's great debate over which locking mechanism&mdash;snap lock or gravity lock&mdash;makes the most sense for folding tables. We're not going to get involved in the grate debate&mdash;one customer that loves snap locks, hates gravity locks while another loves gravity and hates snap. Just make sure that when you're purchasing tables that you&rsquo;re aware of which lock is available so you're prepared for what to expect. <img class="alignleft size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/DSC4082-300x199.jpg" alt="Snap-Lock Close-up" width="300" height="199"></p> <p>Snap locks are as their name would suggest and snap with some effort into place. These can be really&nbsp;secure assuming they&rsquo;re properly deployed. Some don&rsquo;t lock it in all the way and then wonder why the table folds so make sure you hear that it clicks into place.</p> <p>A gravity lock, on the other hand, is a ring that slides down the table leg frame and locks the leg in place. It acts as an extra safety so that table legs don&rsquo;t unintentionally fold. Gravity locks can make setting up and disassembling tables more difficult for some.</p> <h3>3. What gauge are the table legs?</h3> <p>Folding tables have a different gauge (thickness) of steel depending on the table use and quality. 19 Gauge steel table legs could be classified as economy table legs because 18 gauge is lighter and less expensive than the thicker gauges.</p> <p>17 Gauge steel table legs are of commercial quality and extremely suitable for foodservice, and party rental businesses looking for both durability, affordability and higher quality table legs. Make sure you find out what gauge of table leg the tables you&rsquo;re planning to buy offer &ndash; so you know what you&rsquo;re getting and what uses they&rsquo;ll be find for.</p> <h3>4. How much do the plastic folding tables weigh?</h3> <p>While weight may not be important if you plan the tables to stay in one place however, if you're going to be moving them to events weight becomes an increasingly important variable. Plastic folding tables come in a number of different shapes and sizes so their weight will vary depending on this. Most commercial plastic folding tables range in weight from 20lbs to 70lbs.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Interested in learning more about NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables? Feel free to <a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question">ask National Event Supply a Question</a> or <a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote">Request a Quote</a> if you&rsquo;re interested in pricing.</p> </div> <p>To view the last 4 most important questions to ask before buying plastic folding tables <a title="Part 2 - the 8 most important questions to ask before buying plastic folding tables" href="/en/the-8-most-important-questions-to-ask-before-buying-plastic-folding-tables-part-2" target="_blank"><strong>check out part two of the series here</strong></a>!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:148 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-variation-of-our-plywood-folding-table-now-available New Variation of our Plywood Folding Table Now Available! <p>Over the years the standard plywood folding table sizes have grown in popularity for us.&nbsp; With this success we have continually listened to our customers to find new sizes and styles of tables to add to our product catalogue.&nbsp; The latest additions to hit our shelves are the following items:</p> <ul> <li>66&rdquo; NES Round Wood Folding Table</li> <li>6-ft Rectangle Wood Folding Table Legs</li> <li>8-ft Rectangle Wood Folding Table Legs</li> <li>60&rdquo; Wood Round Folding Table</li> <li>Wood Folding Table Feet</li> </ul> <p>National Event Supply has offered a standard range of wood folding tables for several years now.&nbsp; In both the plywood tables and plastic tables, the popularity of the 60&rdquo; Round is undeniable.&nbsp; It's a great size that suits many different situations extremely well and is a popular table option to fit an 8 person meal on (see <a href="/en/why-i-love-round-folding-tables-better-conversations">Why I Love Round Folding Tables: Better Conversations</a>). But what if you are looking for something that fits 10 people for a meal?&nbsp; And what if you are looking to optimize your space? If that's the case you should consider our new 66" plywood round folding tables! They don't take up quite as much space as our 72" plywood round folding tables but can still seat 10 people for dinner. Additionally the 66" wood round folding table is less expensive than the 72" wood round folding table.</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/plywoodtablefeet.jpg" alt="Plywood Table Feet" width="400" height="358"></p> <p>Have you ever <a href="/en/5-problems-with-wood-folding-tables">lost the feet on any of your tables</a>? Have you had troubles finding replacements?&nbsp; Well look no further, National Event Supply is now stocking replacement feet for wood folding tables. They really are the perfect addition to our ever growing selection of parts. So what tables do they fit?&nbsp;They fit all NES Plywood Folding Tables and many other wood folding tables that use 1" diameter tubing for the legs. Unlike the plastic folding tables and plastic folding chairs that use feet that surround the bottom of the leg, the wood folding table feet actually fit inside the steel tube. If any of your tables are missing feet, be sure to give us a call before they scratch your floors!</p> <p>The final product that we have added to our line-up this go around is the 6-ft Rectangle Wood Folding Table Legs, 8-ft Rectangle Wood Folding Table Legs, and 60&rdquo; Wood Round Folding Table. If you are familiar with National Event Supply products you may have noticed that we actually currently offer these products however they are slightly different than the new offering. Unlike the current offering that has a gravity lock to keep them in place, the new legs have a snap lock to hold them in place. The snap lock solution is idea for the rental industry and other customers that need to move their tables on a regular basis. The gravity lock is great when the table is in place but when you are folding up the table it can often fall back into the locked position, making the fold up process somewhat frustrating for some people. The replacement legs are ideal for people looking to build their own tables or someone that already has damaged the legs on one of their existing wood folding tables.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you have any questions about any of our new wood folding table products or any of our other products <a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question">don't hesitate to contact us</a>!</p> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> urn:store:1:blog:post:147 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/2014-bar-trends 2014 Bar Trends <p>Being officially in the last quarter of the year, I thought now would be a good time to reflect on the trends we've been seeing in the 2013 season and present some of my thoughts towards what we at National Event Supply see for the 2014 bar season</p> <h3>2013: The year of the variety, glassware &amp; bottled cocktails</h3> <p>This year has brought about some exciting trends. We&rsquo;ve seen a greater variety of beer being sampled with pale ales and lagers no longer being the staple beverage of choice &ndash; making way for wheat beers, fruit ales and much more. Along with the greater variety being sampled, we&rsquo;ve seen a greater reliance on glassware. <a title="Beer Glasses" href="/en/summertime-on-the-patiobeers-bistro-chairs-and-bbqing" target="_blank">Beer glasses</a> have seen a huge comeback-no longer can a beer be sampled in a singular glass but more and more bars/restaurants are taking a hint from European establishments and serving beer in properly branded and stylized beer glass.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/beer-glasses1.jpg" alt="Beer Glasses" width="516" height="305"></p> <p>On the cocktail front there&rsquo;s been a trend towards making the traditional cocktails such as cosmopolitans, margaritas and mojitos, available in bottles for personal consumption instead of having to hit a bar to get a delectable drink in a 7oz martini glass.</p> <h3>2014: The year of sparkling bubbly, innovative cocktails and the continuance of craft beer</h3> <p>Over the course of 2013, there`s been a large amount of sparkling wines that have popped onto the beverage scene &ndash; perfect for our <a title="Serenity Crystal Champagne Flute" href="/en/serenity-crystal-champagne-flute" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal Champagne Flute</a>. Locally produced sparkling wines seem to be popular as well and are taking the place of normal table wines, or its counterpart Champagne as a toasting beverage.</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6081" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/cookie-cocktails.jpg" alt="Cookie Cocktails" width="400" height="400">Innovative cocktails continue with dessert cocktails making their way to the scene. Without having to imbibe in their higher calorie counterparts, tasters can whet their sweet tooth with dessert cocktails such as Lemon Cream Pie Martini&rsquo;s, Tiramisu cocktails or Strawberry shortcake.</p> <p>Craft beers should continue to pick up steam with the &ldquo;shop local&rdquo; trend continuing to be a main food trend. With thousands of breweries across the country, and new brew master&rsquo;s opening doors every day, this spells a plethora of different styles to sample. In Ontario, the LCBO does a great job of highlighting the different craft beers available for Ontarian&rsquo;s &ndash; often showcasing different breweries across Canada both in-store, in advertising and in their fabulous Food &amp; Drink magazine.</p> <h3>Got a trend you think will be big through the start or all of 2014? Let us know in the comments!</h3> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in receiving samples of our glassware, or want a quote on some of our glassware, <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us for more information</a>.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:146 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-hires-stephanie-heathcote-as-senior-marketing-operations-manager National Event Supply Hires Stephanie Heathcote as Senior Marketing Operations Manager <p><img class="alignleft size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/stephanie.jpg" alt="Stephanie Heathcote" width="156" height="156"></p> <p>National Event Supply (NES), a leading factory-direct wholesaler to the party and event rental, foodservice and hospitality industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Heathcote, who will join the NES team as Senior Marketing Operations Manager. Stephanie's proven background in planning and executing brand awareness and corporate marketing campaigns will help ensure NES continues to grow at record pace and further its leadership position within the party rental, hospitality and foodservice markets. "With more than 20 years of experience supplying Canada's party rental industry, and a customer service team focused on providing quality products, fast shipping and great service for our clients, National Event Supply is ready for rapid growth." Stephanie Heathcote went on to say, "I'm really excited to be a part of the NES team and hope to contribute towards their future growth."</p> <p>Stephanie comes to National Event Supply with 6 years of experience in B2B marketing in the high-tech software industry. Most recently, she was Manager, Marketing Programs at <a title="Asigra" href="http://www.asigra.com/" target="_blank">Asigra</a>, an enterprise cloud backup and recovery software company, where she managed a team of 3 inside sales and marketing professionals, planned and implemented corporate marketing promotional programs and co-managed the creation, planning and execution of the company's annual customer conference for up to 500 attendees. She has a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Ontario Institute of Technology with a specialization in Marketing.</p> <p>Stephanie's appointment comes at the conclusion of another year of very good growth for the company thanks to its loyal customer base. "National Event Supply is experiencing significant year-over-year growth and great customer interest in the wake of the launch of our new English and en fran&ccedil;ais website," said Dennis Heathcote, Co-President at National Event Supply. "Stephanie's experience implementing a wide variety of B2B marketing campaigns, track record of success, and business acumen are exactly what the company needs for its next phase of growth."</p> <p>To learn more about National Event Supply, visit: <a title="National Event Supply" href="/en/" target="_blank">http://www.nationaleventsupply.com</a></p> <p>Follow National Event Supply on Twitter at: <a title="National Event Supply on Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply</a></p> <h3>About National Event Supply</h3> <p>Trusted since 1992, National Event Supply is one of Canada&rsquo;s leading factory-direct wholesalers to the party and event rental, foodservice and hospitality industry. At National Event Supply, we&rsquo;re focused on delivering commercial-quality products, superior customer service, and forming positive, long lasting relationships with our customers.</p> <p>National Event Supply is a family owned and operated business with locations including a showroom and warehouse in the greater Toronto area and a warehouse in Vancouver, BC.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:145 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-melamine-platters-and-bowls New Melamine Platters and Bowls! <p>With Thanksgiving just around the corner, now is the perfect time to look at your large serving piece inventory. For more than 5 years now, National Event Supply has offered a range of large <a title="Melamine Platters" href="/en/melamine-platters-and-bowls" target="_blank">melamine platters and bowls</a> to complement our great selection of porcelain platters and bowls. While <a title="Platters and Bowls" href="/en/serveware" target="_blank">platters and bowls</a> are nothing new to the hospitality/party rental/catering industry, Melamine has gained popularity for use in platters and bowls as it is durable, light weight, and has the same look and feel of porcelain serving pieces without the worry of breakage! Because of the high customer demand, we are now stocking three new melamine pieces just in time for Thanksgiving!</p> <p>Our first new piece is also National Event Supply&rsquo;s first melamine plate. The 11.5&rdquo; x 7&rdquo; White Melamine Rectangular Plate is great for use as a salad plate or luncheon plate. It can also be used for appetisers or to simply present three amuse bouche samples on (as seen below).</p> <h3><a title="11.5in x 7in White Melamine Rectangular Plate" href="/en/115-x-7-rectangular-melamine-plate" target="_blank">NES Item: M0962</a></h3> <p>Description: 11.5" x 7" White Melamine Rectangular Plate<br> Price: $12.95</p> <p><a title="11.5in x 7in White Melamine Rectangular Plate" href="/en/115-x-7-rectangular-melamine-plate" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6087" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/M0962-Melamine-Plate-B.jpg" alt="M0962 Melamine Plate" width="600" height="450"></a></p> <p>With the popularity of our 16&rdquo; White Melamine Square Bowl we decided to add a second square bowl to the mix. Large enough for a family style salad, the 10&rdquo; White Melamine Square Bowl is perfect for serving close friends and family or integrate into a buffet at larger event functions.</p> <h3><a title="10in White Melamine Square Bowl" href="/en/10-square-melamine-bowl" target="_blank">NES Item: M1338</a></h3> <p>Description: 10" White Melamine Square Bowl<br> Price: $25.95</p> <p><a title="10in White Melamine Square Bowl" href="/en/10-square-melamine-bowl" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6088" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/M1338-10in-Square-Melamine-Bowl-B.jpg" alt="M1338 10in Square Melamine Bowl" width="600" height="450"></a></p> <p>Lastly, we present our very first round melamine bowl! The 10&rdquo; White Melamine Bowl gives you a more traditional look compared with the 10&rdquo; White Melamine Square Bowl. Mix and match, with the square to create your own perfect arrangement.</p> <h3><a title="10in White Melamine Round Bowl" href="/en/10-round-melamine-bowl" target="_blank">NES Item: M1120</a></h3> <p>Description: 10&rdquo; White Melamine Round Bowl<br> Price: $25.95</p> <p><a title="10in White Melamine Round Bowl" href="/en/10-round-melamine-bowl" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6089" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/M1120-10in-Round-Bowl-B.jpg" alt="M1120 10in Round Bowl" width="600" height="450"></a></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are interested in more information on National Event Supply&rsquo;s melamine platters and bowls, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Ask National Event Supply a Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>! We would love to hear from you.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:143 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/infographic-the-state-of-corporate-holiday-parties [Infographic] The State of Corporate Holiday Parties <p>Corporate holiday parties have been a source of networking and good employee morale for decades. With the downturn in the economy, it was thought that the corporate holiday party would meet its demise. Special event planners, party rental companies, caterers, restaurants, and hotel venues can breathe a sigh of relief-with <a title="BizBash.com" href="http://www.bizbash.com/" target="_blank">BizBash</a> and <a title="Seamless" href="http://www.seamless.com/" target="_blank">Seamless</a> surveying more than 1,500 event professionals, it appears corporations still have reason to celebrate. With answers to burning questions such as when the parties are held, and where the food is from, <a title="The State of Corporate Holiday Parties" href="http://www.bizbash.com/infographic-the-state-of-corporate-holiday-parties/toronto/story/27102#sthash.gV2p4ecq.KUY23hCh.dpbs" target="_blank">check out this infographic</a> on the BizBash site to get an idea of the event rental needs you should be stocking up on.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.bizbash.com/infographic-the-state-of-corporate-holiday-parties/toronto/story/27102#sthash.gV2p4ecq.KUY23hCh.dpbs" target="blank"><img class="size-full wp-image-6053" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/11/holiday-infographic.jpg" alt="Holiday Infographic" width="600" height="450"></a></p> <p align="center">Source: <a title="BizBash" href="http://www.bizbash.com/" target="blank">BizBash</a></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>When you&rsquo;ve made your list (and checked it twice) to ensure you have all the <a title="Dinnerware" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">dinnerware</a>, <a title="Crystal Stemware" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">crystal stemware</a>, folding <a title="Tables" href="/en/tables" target="_blank">tables</a> and <a title="Chairs" href="/en/chairs" target="_blank">chairs</a> needed to make your customer's event memorable, make sure you give us a call or <a title="Request your No-Obligation Quote" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">request a no-obligation quote</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:144 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/united-states-government-shutdown-what-it-means-for-events United States Government Shutdown - What It Means for Events <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/capitol-building-event-venue-folding-chairs.jpg" alt="Capitol building for inauguration" width="600" height="400"></p> <p>The impending United States Government Shutdown has far reaching impact on tourism, first time home buyers seeking government backed mortgages and IRS taxpayer services to name a few. What most may neglect to see is the effect the shutdown will have on events such as political fundraisers.</p> <p>While I wish I had better news on this issue, this unfortunately is not a pleasant post to write. With the government shutdown, fundraising events put on by both the Democratic and Republican parties will come to a standstill.</p> <h3>So what does this mean to caterers, party rental companies and event venues such as hotels, golf courses and banquet halls?</h3> <p>Politico, a publication focused on tough, fair and fun coverage of politics and government, interviewed a Democratic fundraiser that stated &ldquo;The caterers are still going to charge for food and possibly labor &ndash; some could charge 100 percent of estimate if you cancel less than 72 hours. They have already ordered the food by now and in a union shop the staff has likely been scheduled so depending on the cancellation policy they likely will get paid&rdquo;. The same should ring true with event venues, and party rental companies &ndash; assuming they have contingency plans built into their contracts such as cancellation policies and non-refundable deposits.</p> <p>To read more on Politico regarding their thoughts on the impact of the government shutdown on events, <a title="Government Shutdown Impacts Fundraising Events" href="http://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/government-shutdown-fundraising-events-97579.html#sthash.yyjM7MsQ.dpuf" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Like what you've read? <a title="Join our mailing list" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list/" target="_blank">Sign up for our email list</a> to get timely information on new products in stock, events we&rsquo;re attending and inventory replenishment.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:142 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/5-problems-with-wood-folding-tables 5 Problems with Wood Folding Tables <p>Much like my previous post, <a title="5 Problems with Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/5-problems-with-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">5 Problems with Plastic Folding Tables</a>, this post will focus on the 5 most common problems with Wood Folding Tables. Chances are if you have ever considered purchasing a Wood (or Plywood) Folding Table, you have also considered the difficulties that you may experience with this particular type of table. Without any further ado, here are the 5 most common problems you can experience with Wood folding tables.</p> <h3>Wood Tables Can Split and Splinter When Dropped</h3> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6099" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/damage-due-to-droppage-B3.jpg" alt="Wood Table Damaged by being Dropped" width="300" height="225">Plywood tables unfortunately can splinter. This typically occurs if they are dropped; the area that sustained the impact will show damage similar to the picture. If you have the facilities to turn a damaged table into a smaller table (8-ft into a 6-ft) then this risk may not affect your purchase decision. If you do not have the facilities to make a fix you will likely need to purchase a new table.</p> <h3>The Table Feet Fall Off</h3> <p>Okay so apparently this is a problem with both wood and plastic folding tables! Again like the plastic folding table feet, the wood folding table feet generally don&rsquo;t just fall off, they are pulled off unintentionally. The most common culprit is still the soft ground. While not a major issue by any means it certainly can be an annoying one. To solve this issue you will occasionally need to buy replacement feet so the tables won&rsquo;t scratch or mar the floor surfaces where they are being used.</p> <h3>Table Legs Don&rsquo;t Stay Folded in Place</h3> <p>Unlike plastic folding tables that use clips to hold the folded legs in place, wood folding tables use friction from the folding mechanism to stay folded. With time, wear and tear causes there to be less and less friction meaning the legs can start to unfold while the table is being moved.</p> <h3>Wood Tables Do Not Survive Well Outdoors</h3> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6101" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/Day-52-Close-Up-Wood-T.jpg" alt="Wood Table Exposed to Elements" width="300" height="225">If you have spent some time checking out our blog, you will have seen our long term <a title="Outdoor Durability Test" href="/en/long-term-plastic-folding-table-and-wood-folding-table-outdoor-durability-test-day-88" target="_blank">Plastic Folding Table and Wood Folding Table outdoor durability test</a>. In this test we have taken things to the extreme, absolutely nothing has been done to either table since they were set up months ago. From the blog posts you can clearly see that if the table is going to be spending very much time outside exposed to the elements, you will probably want to purchase plastic folding tables.</p> <h3>Maintenance Can Be Tedious</h3> <p>Unlike plastic folding tables that require a quick wipe down and little else, wood folding tables can require additional maintenance. While not required and generally dependent on the use, many wood folding table owners opt to refinish their tables every year or two. This process involves sanding, staining (if desired), and a final varnish coat. If done correctly the table can look just about like new but keep in mind there is significant effort involved in this process.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about our <a title="Round Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">NES Wood Folding Tables</a> or our <a title="NES Reliable Round Folding Plastic Tables" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables</a> just give us a call or <a title="Drop us a Note" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">drop us a note</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:141 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/five-reasons-to-attend-the-bc-connect-show Five Reasons to Attend the BC Connect Show <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6103" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/09/connectshow_button.gif" alt="2013 BC Connect Show" width="125" height="125">The BC Connect Show is a brand new trade show combining the successful BC Foodservice Expo and the BC Hospitality Industry Expo into one big show! Everyone here at National Event Supply is excited at the prospects of the new show and we want you to be just as excited about the BC Connect show as we are. Here's our top 5 reasons that you should attend this year&rsquo;s BC Connect Show in Vancouver.</p> <h3>The BC Local Food Pavilion</h3> <p>Everyone knows that fresh is better. Many restaurants, hotels, and caterers have turned to sourcing local ingredients to maximize the quality and flavour of their food offerings. British Columbia is lucky to have many great local products prefect for your spring menu. Are you interested in seeing what local flavours are available right here in British Columbia? If you are, the BC Local Food Pavilion is a must see at this year's BC Connect Show.</p> <h3>It&rsquo;s in Vancouver</h3> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6105" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/09/Vancouver-Skyline-and-Stanley-Park.jpg" alt="Vancouver Skyline and Stanley Park" width="400" height="262">Okay, so I realize if you live in the lower mainland area of British Columbia, the prospect of traveling into or around the Vancouver area may not seem like a great idea to you. If that is the case consider this, not only is Vancouver one of Canada&rsquo;s largest cities, it is also one of the world&rsquo;s most livable cities. That's right, coming in just ahead of Toronto (4th place), and Calgary (5th place, tied), Vancouver was ranked as the <a title="Most Liveable Cities" href="http://www.eiu.com/site_info.asp?info_name=The_Global_Liveability_Report" target="_blank">3rd most livable city in the world by The Economist</a>. Don&rsquo;t you just love to beat out the folks in Toronto and Calgary! Still not enough? Add in that the fantastic selection of restaurants, caf&eacute;s, world class hotels, and fantastic setting and visiting the BC Connect show becomes a pretty exciting proposition.</p> <h3>Free Attendance</h3> <p>That&rsquo;s right! CRFA members get to attend the BC Connect show for free. Compare that to the Toronto CRFA Show which costs $50 to attend and it is a no brainer! The BC Connect show gives you a great opportunity to visit with new and existing suppliers, talk to others in the industry, and maybe even learn a few things.</p> <h3>The Industry Lunch</h3> <p>The Industry Lunch features a keynote speech from Kevin Brauch, an Iron Chef America personality and Food Network Star. Kevin, on his TV series The Thirsty Traveler, explores food and drink in exotic locations. Having spent years in Toronto&rsquo;s hottest night life establishments and restaurants before making the jump to TV, Kevin has extensive knowledge of the Food and Beverage industry.</p> <h3>The Beverage Showcase Pavilion</h3> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6106" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/anderson-hoda-and-kathie-lee.gif" alt="Sample Glasses Smaller than Shown" width="316" height="196">Looking for a new British Columbia based craft beer to serve? What about an award winning British Columbia wine? If you are, you have found the right spot! The local craft beer scene across Canada has been a hot market for a few years now. Most restaurants and hotels are offering at least 1 local craft beer with many more offering 5 or more. If you are not offering any craft beer selections you are missing a great opportunity! You will want to be sure to check out the Beverage Showcase Pavilion at the BC Connect show to sample a variety of beverages that you may want to add to your menu.</p> <p>Now that we have convinced you to attend the BC Connect Show, it only seems reasonable for you to visit our booth # 340/441. We look forward to seeing you October 27th and 28th, 2013 at the <a title="2013 BC Connect Show" href="http://connectshow.com/" target="_blank">BC Connect Show</a> in the Vancouver Convention Centre!</p> <p>"Vancouver Skyline And Stanley Park" courtesy of Rosemary Ratcliff / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:140 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/which-style-of-chiavari-chair-cushion-is-best Which style of Chiavari chair cushion is Best? <p>At National Event Supply, we offer 3 styles of cushions for Chiavari chairs; the traditional fabric Chiavari chair cushion, a vinyl cushion and a plywood base cushion. Each of the three cushion styles is available in White, Black and Ivory. Custom special order colours are available for the Chiavari cushions but can take 120+ days to source since not all the same custom colours are available from our suppliers.</p> <h3>Fabric Chiavari Chair Cushions</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/09/Fabric-Cushion-B.jpg" alt="White Fabric Chiavari Chair Cushion" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>This are the traditional style of Chiavari chair cushion that is secured to the chair by Velcro tags at the back of the cushion. This is the most popular style of Chiavari chair cushion that is used extensively and gives the classic Chiavari chair look. The fabric cushion is available for $5.95/cushion or included free of charge when you purchase a Chiavari chair from National Event Supply.</p> <p>While the fabric Chiavari cushion is the most popular style of cushion, it also comes with the highest maintenance costs as the fabric will need to be washed on a fairly frequent basis. The fabric is also more susceptible to staining and discolouration. This is more problematic with the white and ivory coloured fabric coverings versus the black fabric coverings. And while the washing effort is not all that difficult, putting the foam cushions back inside the fabric coverings can be quite time consuming and challenging to say the least. The other issue that can occur with the fabric Chiavari cushion is occasionally the Velcro tie tags will pull away (and off) from the back of the cushion. To fix this the Velcro tags either need to be re-sewn into the cushion or the fabric cushion needs to be replaced with a new cushion.</p> <h3>Vinyl Chiavari Chair Cushion</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/09/Vinyl-Cushion-B.jpg" alt="White Vinyl Chiavari Chair Cushion" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>The vinyl Chiavari cushion has the same shape and classic look as the fabric style Chiavari chair cushion only the covering is made of vinyl. Vinyl Chiavari cushions are available at a cost of $8.45 each or a $2.50 upcharge if you are buying Chiavari chairs from National Event Supply.</p> <p>The vinyl Chiavari cushions will perform dramatically better than the fabric cushions and will be more resistant to staining and discoloration. With that said however they do occasionally become stained or discoloured (particularly from red wine, tree saps and bird droppings). In addition, since the vinyl Chiavari chair cushions have the same Velcro tie tags as the fabric cushions; these will also need to be repaired.</p> <h3>Plywood Base Chiavari Chair Cushion</h3> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/09/Plywood-Cushion-B.jpg" alt="Plywood-Based Vinyl Chiavari Chair Cushion" width="600" height="450"></p> <p>The plywood base Chiavari chair cushion comes with either a PU (Polyurethane) covering or a vinyl covering and cost $9.45 each or an upcharge of $3.50 if you are buying Chiavari chairs from National Event Supply.</p> <p>The Plywood base Chiavari chair cushions have a Velcro strip on the bottom of the plywood base which helps to secure them to the seat of the Chiavari chair and creates a very elegant, finished look for the Chiavari chair. As a result, this option has become a very popular choice for customers looking to upgrade the cushions on their Chiavari chairs.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in learning more about Chiavari Chairs or Chiavari Chair Cushions, why not <a title="Ask us a Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">drop a line to one of our outstanding sales reps</a>?</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:127 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/long-term-plastic-folding-table-and-wood-folding-table-outdoor-durability-test-day-88 Long Term Plastic Folding Table and Wood Folding Table Outdoor Durability Test-Day 88 <h3>Day 88&mdash;September 4, 2013</h3> <p>The last time we looked in on our long-term table test, our 4-foot NES Rectangular Plastic Folding Table was going strong while the top layer of our 4-foot NES Rectangular Wood Folding Table was starting to peel badly. Now that summer is over, we thought it would be a good time to look in on our table test and see what August&rsquo;s heat and humidity has done to both of the tables. We were really curious to find out if the peeling had progressed on the wood folding table, and whether the weather was starting to deteriorate the plastic table. So after almost 90 days, how are the tables holding up?</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/09/day-88-peelings-nothing-more-than-peelings1.jpg" alt="Peelings, nothing more than peelings." width="600" height="450"></p> <p>As you can see from the picture, the layers of the plywood have continued to separate with the top layer curling and the layer below starting to buckle and form waves. The tabletop continues to discolour from exposure to the elements. However, while the wood deteriorates, the metal hardware on the table has not begun to rust and the powder-coated table legs are still in pretty good condition.</p> <p>The plastic table is still showing no ill effects from its time out in the elements. One would merely need to wipe the table off and it would be suitable for use at an event. Again, the metal hardware on the table has not taken any damage from the moisture in the air, or the rain storms that we have had.</p> <p>After the last check in on the tables, I was wondering if we would see more peeling on the top layer of plywood or if it would completely separate as the glue holding the layer together weakens. The top layer has continued to separate, but it is still firmly attached to the table. The buckling of the second layer sort of surprises me. I didn&rsquo;t expect that we would see deterioration of an inner layer simply because it is somewhat protected by the top layer of plywood.</p> <p>I&rsquo;m not surprised by the lack of deterioration of the plastic table-top. I was sure that if anything was going to survive a test of the elements, it was going to be thee plastic top. I am very happy that they metal table-legs on both tables are coming through this test in with flying colours. It will be interesting to see what happens to them as the temperature decreases this fall, and what effect snow will have on the tables.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:139 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/5-problems-with-plastic-folding-tables 5 Problems with Plastic Folding Tables <p>Chances are that if you have ever considered purchasing a <a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/8ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">Plastic Folding Table</a>, you have also considered the possible problems that the table may have. We have compiled a list of the top 5 most common problems with plastic folding tables.</p> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/09/BMT-Table-Feet.jpg" alt="Plastic Table Feet" width="200" height="300" align="middle"></div> <div class="mdblog left"> <h3>Table Feet Can Fall Off</h3> <p>Generally table feet don't just fall off, they are pulled off unintentionally. The most common culprit is soft ground. If you set up a plastic folding table on grass, and then load it up for dinner, it is likely to sink in a little bit. Every once in a while that ground can capture one of your table feet and if you're not paying attention, you will lose the foot. If you've lost a foot or would like some replacements, please don't hesitate to <a title="Contact One of Our Sales Staff" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact our sales staff</a> about replacements.</p> <h3>Tabletops Can Be Dented</h3> <p>While most plastic folding tables feature dent resistant corners the tables can still be dented. If the table is dropped from height or onto the edge of stair/curb they are likely to dent. The positive is that unlike wood folding tables that can be ruined by such an occurrence, plastic folding tables will simply have a dent meaning the table can still be used.</p> <h3>Tabletops Can Melt if Exposed to High Heat</h3> <p>Like the dent resistant corners, most plastic folding tables that feature a high-density polyethylene top which is heat resistant to 110 degrees C. With that said it is very possible to melt the top with a poorly placed hot item. This damage often ruins the table. If you're planning on placing hot objects directly onto the tabletop you may want to consider going with a different table top material.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/09/BMT-Table-Leg-Clip.jpg" alt="Plastic Folding Table Leg Clip" width="200" height="300" align="middle"></div> <div class="mdblog left"> <h3>Table Leg Clips Can Break</h3> <p>Leg clips on plastic folding tables are a fantastic invention. They hold the legs in the folded position while you transport the tables to and from locations. These clips can and do break though. Luckily they can be replaced. If you need some replacement clips for your NES Reliable plastic folding tables (unfortunately they only work on our branded tables), why not <a title="Contact One of Our Sales Staff" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact one of our sales staff</a> for pricing information?</p> <h3>Tabletops Can be Hard to Get Clean</h3> <p>Cleaning plastic folding tables can be both a gift and a curse. On the one hand they are extremely easy to clean, generally requiring a simple wipe down to come clean. The down side is if they do get stained they are almost impossible to make clean again. This is the case for every plastic folding table we have come across.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in learning more about either our <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a> or our <a title="NES Round Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">wood folding tables</a>, we're standing by ready to <a title="Have a Question?" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">answer any questions</a> that you may have!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:128 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/favourite-finds-august-2013 Favourite Finds: August 2013 <p>We&rsquo;re back with another jam packed post of interesting articles sure to spark your business into a busy fall event season. To showcase what National Event Supply has been up to and in preparation for any permanent or temporary classroom setting, we featured our wood folding training tables and plastic folding training in a <a title="Back to School-Training Tables" href="/en/back-to-school-training-tables" target="_blank">Back to School training table blog post</a>. We also posted about the <a title="The Best Manufacturers of Restaurant Dishes" href="/en/the-best-manufacturers-of-restaurant-dishes" target="_blank">Top 5 Restaurant Dinnerware Manufacturers</a>, their differentiators and what makes them leaders in the restaurant dinnerware supply industry. Around the blogosphere, fall trends have been making their way onto the scene.</p> <p>Event planners can struggle with finding the perfect centerpiece to top off the event. There&rsquo;s only so many times flowers, candles and vases can be used. Next time you&rsquo;re struggling for ideas, why not call on your catering contacts for a dose of something unique? <a title="Salad Centerpieces" href="http://specialevents.com/catering/pretty-tasty-caterers-create-beautiful-centerpieces-food-not-floral" target="_blank">Check out</a> Special Events Magazine&rsquo;s inspirational photo gallery of salad centerpieces, edible herbs and dessert courses sure to spark a whole new variety of event plans.</p> <p><a title="Salad Centerpieces" href="http://specialevents.com/catering/pretty-tasty-caterers-create-beautiful-centerpieces-food-not-floral" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/09/food-centrepieces.jpg" alt="food-centrepieces" width="468" height="312"></a></p> <p>In the restaurant business, success can be a far-fetched goal. With lots of moving parts in a restaurant, it&rsquo;s hard to pinpoint what to focus on to ensure your restaurant&rsquo;s success. Restaurantcentral.ca put together a fantastic article on the top 20 factors for success in the restaurant business including but not limited to location, quality food, and flawless execution. Check out the rest of the article for additional <a title="Succeed in the Foodservice Industry" href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/Top20factorsforsuccessintherestaurant.aspx" target="_blank">ways to succeed in the foodservice industry</a>.</p> <p><a title="Succeed in the Foodservice Industry" href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/Top20factorsforsuccessintherestaurant.aspx" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-12" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/09/succeed-in-the-foodservice-industry.jpg" alt="succeed-in-the-foodservice-industry" width="640" height="432"></a></p> <p>With school already started, it seems like we&rsquo;re on the slippery slope downhill. Before we know it, Christmas will have come and gone and that means everyone&rsquo;s favourite trade show, The Rental Show will be upon us. To help with everyone&rsquo;s planning, Rental Pulse put together <a title="Orlando Attractions" href="http://www.rentalpulse.com/Article/tabid/95/smid/1276/ArticleID/18951/reftab/685/t/Default.aspx?mode=arc" target="_blank">Orlando attractions to plan now for your February trip</a>. Perhaps a team building event is in store before you hit the show floor.</p> <p><a title="Orlando Attractions" href="http://www.rentalpulse.com/Article/tabid/95/smid/1276/ArticleID/18951/reftab/685/t/Default.aspx?mode=arc" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6129" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/09/walt-disney-world1.jpg" alt="Walt Disney World" width="600" height="359"></a></p> <p>Big charity benefit galas can bring out the brightest and best in fall decor trends. BizBash has pulled together what to expect for this fall&rsquo;s upcoming season of big-name fundraisers and what&rsquo;s in store in decor, entertainment and more. <a title="Charity Galas" href="http://www.bizbash.com/fall-benefits-preview-trends-in-decor-entertainment-and-more/new-york/story/26947/#sthash.u1iiyYnO.CCmZIvUv.dpbs" target="_blank">Check out this article</a> on the trends in technology-driven events, Latin American flavour and more.</p> <p><a title="Charity Galas" href="http://www.bizbash.com/fall-benefits-preview-trends-in-decor-entertainment-and-more/new-york/story/26947/#sthash.u1iiyYnO.CCmZIvUv.dpbs" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6130" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/09/charity-galas1.jpg" alt="Charity Galas" width="600" height="400"></a></p> <p>That&rsquo;s it for the last favourite finds of Summer 2013. We hope you&rsquo;ll check back here to see what we loved when we saw it this month! And if you need anything for you fall events, why not contact National Event Supply for a quote?</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:138 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-best-manufacturers-of-restaurant-dishes The Best Manufacturers of Restaurant Dishes <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6133" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/02/Polar-White-Dinner-Plate-300x300.jpg" alt="Polar White Dinner Plate" width="300" height="300">If you have ever considered purchasing porcelain for your restaurant, banquet hall, party rental, convention centre, golf course, or maybe even your house, you have probably considered purchasing from at least one of these five companies. They all offer an incredible selection of durable, commercial-quality, porcelain products and they likely have a local distributor in your area. See why these are North American leaders in Restaurant Dinnerware Supply.</p> <h3>Steelite International</h3> <p><a title="Steelite International" href="http://www.steelite.com/" target="_blank">Steelite International</a> is a world-leading manufacturer of dinnerware products. Steelite offers an extensive collection of porcelain dinnerware to the restaurant and commercial food service industries. Manufactured in their modern, state-of-the-art facility in Stoke-on-Trent, UK they are masters at combining elegant styles with excellent durability to ensure a long lasting product. Their worldwide distribution has solidified their position as an industry leader.</p> <h3>Dudson</h3> <p>To put it mildly, <a title="Dudson" href="http://www.dudson.com/" target="_blank">Dudson</a> has an incredible history. Founded in 1800 in Stoke-on-Trent, UK, Dudson has survived and thrived through 9 generations in the Dudson Family. Dudson is still a privately held, family-owned business with deep roots that continues to amaze with world class design and product quality. Dudson is ready to serve you with distribution centres in the UK, France, Australia, and Spain as well as showrooms in London, Paris, and Toronto.</p> <h3>Royal Doulton</h3> <p><a title="Royal Doulton" href="http://www.wwrdhospitality.com/" target="_blank">Royal Doulton</a> has always been at the forefront of fashion and design. Established in 1815 Royal Doulton has established themselves as a world-class British tableware brand. Royal Doulton is currently maintaining licensing arrangements with some of the world&rsquo;s most high profile innovators in the home and lifestyle market including Vera Wang, Jasper Conran, John Rocha, Monique Lhuillier, Barbara Barry, Gordon Ramsay, Martha Stewart and Michael Aram.</p> <h3>World Porcelain - A Libbey FOODSERVICE Company</h3> <p>While their parent company is known and respected for their glassware, <a title="World Porcelain" href="http://foodservice.libbey.com/Products/Brands/World-Tableware" target="_blank">World Porcelain</a> is known for their quality porcelain products. Their dinnerware is available is a wide variety of patterns, shapes, and colours to make sure you have the perfect plate from appetiser to dessert. Libbey also owns Syracuse China.</p> <h3>Oneida</h3> <p>The <a title="Oneida" href="http://foodservice.oneida.com/" target="_blank">Onedia</a> brand has been around for more than 100 years. Oneida is known and respected around the world for the innovative, quality products that they have been supplying throughout their history. Their wide variety of shapes, sizes, and styles ensure every customer has the opportunity to select the perfect plate for their world class food. Oneida also owns or distributes well-known brands like Buffalo, Schonwald, Sant&rsquo; Andrea, and Noritake.</p> <p>It is interesting to note a few interesting things about this list. The first is that three of the top five companies have key strategic offices in Stoke-on-Trent, UK. Dudson and Steelite have their manufacturing and head office there while Royal Doulton has a design studio. It is also interesting to note that while Libbey and Oneida are more well known for other food service products (glassware and cutlery respectively) they both have very strong brands in porcelain dinnerware.</p> <p>If you want to learn more about our dinnerware, why not <a title="Ask us a Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">ask us a question</a>?</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:137 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/a-gorgeous-wedding-and-other-things-from-our-twitter-feed A Gorgeous Wedding and other things from our Twitter Feed <p>Although we sell a lot of wedding and special event products, we don't usually have anything to do with wedding planning or special events planning here at National Event Supply. That doesn't mean that it isn't interesting to see what gifted planners can cook up. We also had an interesting article about a small batch distiller show up in our <a title="National Event Supply's Twitter Feed" href="http://www.twitter.com/natleventsupply" target="_blank">twitter feed</a> that begged to be shared. Finally, from small batch booze to clean water, learn about the great work that <a href="http://www.charitywater.org/">charity: water</a> is doing.</p> <h3>Hooray for Bollywood!</h3> <p align="center"><img class="size-full wp-image-6151" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/08/Bollywood_Wedding_weddingbells.jpg" alt="Bollywood Wedding" width="300" height="264"></p> <p align="center">Photography courtesy of <a title="Rosetta Li Weddings" href="http://www.rosettaliweddings.com/" target="_blank">Rosetta Li Weddings</a></p> <p>Bright colours! Gorgeous settings! Bollywood Theme! Elephants made of Flowers? <a title="Bollywood Themed Wedding" href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/a-colourful-bollywood-themed-wedding/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_campaign=wordtwit&amp;utm_medium=web" target="_blank">This wedding</a> featured on the <a title="Wedding Bells" href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/" target="_blank">weddingbells.ca website</a> has it all. From bridesmaids dressed in bold coloured saris to a venue decorated with fabrics in the brightest of colours, this wedding was a multi-hued wonderland. Who says bridesmaids need to be dressed in pastels, or that table cloths need to be white? And elephants? They're always cool.</p> <h3>Vineyards, Craft Beer, and Small Batch Booze</h3> <p>The Niagara Peninsula is known for its great Canadian wines. There are also several incredible craft brewers in the area. Now I find out from <a title="BlogTO website" href="http://www.blogto.com/" target="_blank">BlogTO</a> that they also have a small batch distiller that's putting together world class spirits. <a title="Dillon's Small Batch Distillers" href="http://www.dillons.ca/" target="_blank">Dillon's Small Batch Distillers</a> in Beamsville, ON have been producing Gin, White Rye, and Vodka since December of 2012 with a focus on utilizing the local bounty. If you're interested in learning more about the distillery, why not check out <a title="Dillon's making world class booze just beyond the GTA" href="http://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2013/08/dillons_making_world_class_booze_just_beyond_the_gta/#" target="_blank">"Dillon's making world class booze just beyond the GTA"</a> at <a title="BlogTO website" href="http://www.blogto.com/" target="_blank">BlogTO</a>.</p> <h3>charity: water</h3> <p>I recently had the opportunity to hear the head of <a title="charity: water" href="http://www.charitywater.org/" target="_blank">charity: water</a> speak, and I was blown away. They're gearing up for their big <a title="charity: water September Campaign" href="http://www.charitywater.org/september/" target="_blank">September Campaign</a>, and this year they're hoping to raise $2 Million dollars to bring clean drinking water to 100 Villages in Orissa, India. Scott showed how bringing clean water and sanitation can help break the cycle of poverty and promote social equality. A previous campaign purchased a deep well drill which is currently drilling and <a title="Yellow Thunder's Twitter Feed" href="https://twitter.com/cwyellowthunder" target="_blank">tweeting</a> its way across Ethiopia. To learn more about the great work that they're doing, check out the <a title="charity: water" href="http://www.charitywater.org/" target="_blank">charity: water website</a>! <a href="http://www.charitywater.org/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6153" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/08/charitywater_vertical_black.jpg" alt="charity: water" width="300" height="300"></a></p> <p align="center">charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing countries. We use 100% of public donations to directly fund sustainable water solutions in areas of greatest need.</p> <p align="center">Right now, 800 million people on the planet don&rsquo;t have access to clean and safe drinking water. That&rsquo;s one in nine of us.</p> <p align="center">Unsafe water and lack of basic sanitation cause 80% of diseases and kill more people every year than all forms of violence, including war. Children are especially vulnerable, as their bodies aren&rsquo;t strong enough to fight diarrhea, dysentery and other illnesses.</p> <p align="center">Just $20 can give one person access to clean water</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you've got any questions for National Event Supply, why not <a title="Ask us a Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">drop us a line</a> or <a title="National Event Supply's Twitter Feed" href="http://www.twitter.com/natleventsupply" target="_blank">follow us on Twitter</a>!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:135 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/back-to-school-training-tables Back to School-Training Tables <p>The year continues to fly by; it seems like July was just yesterday but it&rsquo;s already the middle of August. The days are getting shorter and cooler, but there&rsquo;s still a lot of fun to be had on patios and on decks across the nation. Soon though, students will be heading back to school to start a new year of learning.</p> <h3>Life is a series of teachable moments.</h3> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6156" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/08/Hold-my-beer-b.jpg" alt="Hold my Beer" width="250" height="321">Of course, learning doesn&rsquo;t just have to happen in a school. Any room can be a classroom, if there is a desire to learn. Sometimes learning starts with the phrase, "Here, hold my beer and watch this," and sometimes it is a little more formal. To help facilitate more formal learning, National Event Supply offers our <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Training Table" href="/en/71-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-training-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Training Tables</a> and our <a title="NES Wood Rectangular Folding Training Table" href="/en/8ft-x-18-nes-wood-rectangle-training-table" target="_blank">NES Wood Folding Training Table</a>. Both of these tables are perfect for temporary or permanent classroom settings, featuring reduced widths, sturdy construction, and easy set-up. If you&rsquo;re interested in facilitating more informal learning, National Event Supply offers beer glasses in our <a title="Eclisse Glassware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">Eclisse Line</a>.</p> <h3>Interested in a Wood Training Tables?</h3> <p><a title="NES Wood Rectangular Folding Training Table" href="/en/8ft-x-18-nes-wood-rectangle-training-table" target="_blank">NES Wood Training Tables</a> are 96 inches (8-feet) long, 18 inches wide, and 29.5 inches tall. They&rsquo;re made of &frac34; inch plywood that is 13 layers thick and has been clear-coated. They also feature grey, powder-coated legs and support rails that are bolted through the tabletop for additional strength. We currently stock these tables with black PVC vinyl edging, but they are also available on a special-order basis with aluminum bull-nosed edging. They are currently available in our Toronto warehouse and are part of our buy 10 get 1 free promotion.</p> <h3>Have you thought about Plastic Training Tables?</h3> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6158" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/08/Training-Table.png" alt="NES Rectangular Plastic Folding Training Tables" width="300" height="196"><a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Training Table" href="/en/71-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-training-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Training Tables</a> are 71 inches long, 19.5 inches wide, and 29.25 inches tall. Being just under 6-feet long, they are perfect for narrower rooms, and feature an additional 1.5 inches for people using the table. They also feature grey powder-coated legs and have an off-white plastic top like our NES Reliable Round Folding Tables and our NES Reliable Rectangular Folding Tables. Unlike our plastic folding tables and our wood folding tables, they have a perfectly smooth top that is ideal for writing or drawing on. They are currently available in our Toronto warehouse and are also part of our buy 10 get 1 free promotion.</p> <div class="closingcomments closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;re interested in our Wood Folding Training Tables or our Plastic Folding Training Tables (or our Eclisse Beer Glasses), why not <a title="Contact National Event Supply for a Quote!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">drop one of our sales reps a line</a> to get your custom quote including shipping? They&rsquo;d also be happy to answer any questions that you may have!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:136 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/favourite-finds-july-2013 Favourite Finds: July 2013 <p>Hope everyone's July went well - we're back with our monthly round up of the best articles and blogs in the event planning, party rental and catering industry. There were so many good reads this month it was hard to choose just a handful! Here at NES, we've been testing the durability of our wood folding tables and plastic folding tables to see how they hold up against the elements. If you're interested in seeing the results, check out the current winner of the <a title="Long Term Plastic Folding Table and Wood Folding Table Outdoor Durability Test-Day 52" href="/en/long-term-plastic-folding-table-and-wood-folding-table-outdoor-durability-test-day-52" target="_blank">folding table durability</a> test.</p> <p>Many dream of having events outdoors during the warmer weather - but sometimes the anxiety associated with lack of control of the weather can deter those from actually making a go of it. While you can take the route of a more controlled indoor event, adding control to outdoor events is possible. <a title="Take it outside: adding more control to outdoor events" href="http://specialevents.com/blog/take-it-outside-adding-more-control-outdoor-events" target="_blank">Check out this article</a> in Special Events Magazine on tips to ensure you select a caterer experienced with the outdoors.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5954" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/rainyevent.jpg" alt="Adding More Control to Outdoor Events" width="304" height="229"></p> <p>The Food Channel has released its 2013 Trends Forecast. With tea, agave, "smokin' hot" meats and traditionally seasonal foods being stretched year round, 2013 is a cornucopia of variety sure to not disappoint the adventurous of caterers, chefs and clients. <a title="Catering Trends 2013" href="http://canadianspecialevents.com/5569/catering-trends-2013/" target="_blank">Here's a look</a> at what Canadian Special Events sees happening in the world of food for 2013.</p> <p><a href="http://canadianspecialevents.com/5569/catering-trends-2013/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6161" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/08/cateringtrends.jpg" alt="Catering Trends" width="300" height="271"></a></p> <p>Struggling to find the perfect venue to satisfy your client's every dream? Event Solutions posted an amazing article on a unique type of venue that can hold an intimate or expansive event and is sure to impress even the most cynical of guest. Head over to Event Solutions to hit your next event <a title="Out of the Park" href="http://www.event-solutions.com/breaking-news/out-of-the-park-venues" target="_blank">"Out of the Park"</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.event-solutions.com/breaking-news/out-of-the-park-venues"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6162" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/08/uniquevenues.jpg" alt="Out of the Park Event Venues" width="300" height="162"></a></p> <p>Over at Restaurant Central, the NPD Group, who sources consumer data to identify trends in the Canadian foodservice industry wrote an article to help better understand the foodservice industry marketplace. Are Canadians eating out more or less often? If they are, where are they eating out, and when during the day are they eating out more, or less, often? <a title="Canadian Foodservice market trends" href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/Canadasfoodservicemarket.aspx" target="_blank">"Read this article"</a> to gain a fuller perspective on what's happening in the Canadian marketplace.</p> <p><a href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/Canadasfoodservicemarket.aspx"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6163" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/08/NPD-Group-Foodservice-Industry.jpg" alt="Canadian Foodservice Market Trends" width="405" height="188"></a></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you come across an article that you think should make next month's round up, be sure to shoot us an email and let us know at <a href="mailto:info@nationaleventsupply.com" target="_blank">info@nationaleventsupply.com</a>. In the meantime, should you have any folding table, folding chair, chiavari chair, pocelain dinnerware or crystal glassware needs, <a title="Contact National Event Supply for a Quote!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">request a quote here</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:134 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/choosing-wine-glasses-for-your-rental-business Choosing Wine Glasses for Your Rental Business <p align="center">When men drink, then they are rich and successful and win lawsuits and are happy and help their friends. Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever.<br> Aristophanes c. 450 - 385 B.C., Knights [424 B.C.], l. 92.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6166" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/08/Serentity-16-oz-wine-glass-300x300.jpg" alt="Serenity 16oz Wine Glass" width="300" height="300">Unfortunately, there&rsquo;s no beaker of wine available at 9am on a Wednesday morning to help me say something clever, so I hope you don&rsquo;t mind a lack of wit. If you&rsquo;re thinking about adding wineglasses to your inventory it is important to think about how they will be used, whether they&rsquo;ll be used for casual or formal events, and what is expected in red and white wine glasses.</p> <h3>White Wines, Red Wines, and Sparkling Wines</h3> <p>When you decide that you want to/need to start renting wine glasses, it&rsquo;s important to budget for two different sizes of wine glasses. Smaller wine glasses are perfect for white wines as you don&rsquo;t want the wine to warm up before it is drunk. Red wine glasses tend to be larger in size as the taste of red wine improves as it aerates.</p> <p>If your rental customers are in the mood to celebrate, they may also be interested in Champagne Flutes. Champagne flutes are designed for sparkling wines or wines that are carbonated. Their shape keeps the wine bubbly longer, and improves the taste of the wine. If your customers are looking to celebrate their event with Champagne, they&rsquo;re going to want a Champagne flute.</p> <h3>How Big of a Wine Glass do I Need?</h3> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6167" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/08/how-big-is-too-big.jpg" alt="How Big is Too Big" width="280" height="210">The size of the wine glass required is dependent on the type of wine being served and the type of event the wine is being served at. As I mentioned earlier white wine glasses are typically smaller than red wine glasses, but the type of event can also make an impact on the size of wine glass that your customers may want. For instance, if you&rsquo;re serving wine at a cocktail-type event, you&rsquo;ll typically want a 4oz pour. If you&rsquo;re serving wine during dinner, a 6oz pour is more desirable.</p> <p>Wine should not be poured to the rim. Wine always tastes better when it has room to breathe. For a white wine, you want to fill the wine glass until it is 1/3 to 1/2 full. If you&rsquo;re pouring 4-6oz of white wine in a glass, that means that your white wine glass should be 8oz to 16oz in size. For red wines, you really don&rsquo;t want to fill the glass beyond 1/3 full. With red wines, bigger glasses are always better. Again, with a 4-6oz pour of wine, you&rsquo;re looking at wine glasses that are 12oz to 22oz.</p> <h3>Crystal or Glass</h3> <p>Crystal wine glasses are the more elegant choice and perfect for formal events. Crystal stemware tends to be thinner and have a greater clarity than glass stemware allowing for greater appreciation of the wine inside. Their relative lightness when compared to glass stemware provides a more delicate touch, and can also improve the wine drinking experience.</p> <p>If you focus more on casual events, you&rsquo;ll appreciate a sturdier wineglass. Outdoor events or bbqs are the perfect venues for glass stemware. While they do not have the clarity of a crystal wine glass, good glass stemware can add a touch of class to any event. Glass stemware&rsquo;s durability also lends itself to reduced breakage.</p> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/08/berad-jesus.jpg" alt="Toaster jesus" width="300" height="275" align="middle"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <h3>Here&rsquo;s a Toast to Wine!</h3> <p>At the end of the day, purchasing wine glasses can come down to what you think your customers are looking for. From a price perspective, glass stemware is typically cheaper than its crystal counterpart. If your customers are price sensitive, it may make more sense to go with glass. If you deal with a more high-end clientele, they may be willing and expecting to pay more for crystal. National Event Supply has both <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">crystal stemware</a> and <a title="Glass Stemware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">glass stemware</a> available at attractive prices. In addition, there is no minimum order so if you need to replace a glass or two down the road, you won&rsquo;t need to buy more than you need.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;d like to learn more about our crystal or glass wine glasses, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Contact National Event Supply for a Quote!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">send us a note</a>!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:133 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/3-reasons-to-invest-in-square-dinnerware 3 Reasons to Invest in Square Dinnerware <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6171" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/Quadrato-cheesecake-L.png" alt="Quadrato and Cheesecake" width="309" height="309">Porcelain Dinnerware can be a tough nut to crack. Sure, you have great round plates that rent reasonably well, but so do a lot of your competitors. What you need is something that will catch your customer&rsquo;s eye, something that not all of your competitors have, and something that can make a statement on a tabletop. What you need is Square Dinnerware! With that said, here are three reasons why you should consider investing in square dinnerware.</p> <h3>1) It&rsquo;s Not What Your Customers Have!</h3> <p>Go into the average kitchen and take a look at the plates in the cupboard. I bet that they&rsquo;re round. Nothing makes an event feel different or special than something other than ordinary. Round dishes are normal and ordinary. Square dinner plates? They&rsquo;re different and extraordinary! While Square Plates won&rsquo;t guarantee an extraordinary event, they&rsquo;ll help set the tone of the event for your customer. Their guests will look at their plate and be like &ldquo;Yo dog, this plate is totally square. This event is off the hook!&rdquo; or at least they do in my unfinished Great Canadian Novel &ldquo;The Hunger Games: Four Weddings and a Funeral.&rdquo; Seriously though, giving your customers something special can get them in your door and get your products into their event.</p> <h3>2) It&rsquo;s not what your competitors have!</h3> <p>If you&rsquo;ve got competition in your town, city, metropolis, centre of the universe, having something different can help you win business. Square dinnerware can help you stand out from the crowd and provide an important point of difference between you and every other rental company in the area. If customers can get the unique dinnerware from you, they may also choose to rent chairs, tents, tables, heaters, and a whole slew of your other rental products. Differentiating yourself from your competitors can improve your bottom line and drive rentals to other segments of your business. And who doesn&rsquo;t like making more sales?</p> <h3>3) They&rsquo;ve got the Look!</h3> <p>If you&rsquo;ve got catering customers looking to make a splash, or event planners who want to make their event memorable, square dinnerware can help make a table go from blah to boom. Square dinnerware can be mixed and matched with other unique pieces to create a table to remember. Instead of a round salad serving bowl, they could go with a square salad serving bowl. Why use an oval platter when you could use a rectangular platter. And they don&rsquo;t have to just stick with square dinnerware, small rectangular platters inject a bit of pizzazz into a plate of appetizers, or a fantastic dessert. We eat with our eyes, and plating a gorgeous piece of meat on a square dinner plate can make a good meal great! Don&rsquo;t believe me? Restaurants are moving to square and rectangle plates because they add a little va-va-voom to the table.</p> <p>If you think you might be interested in Square Dinnerware why not check out our <a title="Quadrato Line" href="/en/quadrato" target="_blank">Quadrato Line</a>. Our Quadrato Line is a full service line with four different plate sizes, eight different bowl sizes, square and rectangular platters, and all the accessory pieces needed for a table that will drive your customers wild! Quadrato Dinnerware is heavy-duty porcelain dinnerware that will excel in a commercial or rental situation, while costing a fraction of what the square lines from Dudson, Steelite, and Royal Daulton which you typically buy at your local Restaurant Supply Houses charge.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you think you&rsquo;re interested in adding Quadrato to your line up, why not <a title="Contact National Event Supply for a Quote!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">shoot us a note to get your custom quote</a>?</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:132 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/long-term-plastic-folding-table-and-wood-folding-table-outdoor-durability-test-day-52 Long Term Plastic Folding Table and Wood Folding Table Outdoor Durability Test-Day 52 <h4>Day 52&mdash;July 30, 2013</h4> <p>It&rsquo;s been over fifty days since we set up a <a title="4-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/4-ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">4-foot NES Rectangular Plastic Folding Table</a> and a <a title="NES Rectangular Wood Folding Table" href="/en/4ft-nes-wood-rectangle-folding-table" target="_blank">4-foot NES Rectangular Wood Folding Table</a> outside to test the effects of the elements on our tables. <a title="Long Term Table Test-Day 14" href="/en/long-term-plastic-folding-table-and-wood-folding-table-outdoor-durability-test-day-14" target="_blank">When we looked in on the tables on June 22</a>, we saw that the wood table was starting to bubble at the edge with the layers starting to pull apart while the plastic table had not deteriorated at all. It&rsquo;s been over a month, and the Toronto area has had really hot weather, days with copious amounts or rain, humidity in the 80-90% range, and cloudy days with temperatures in the low 20s. So how are the tables holding up?</p> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogjuly31" title="July 30-Wide Shot of Wood Folding Table Layers Peeling" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Day-52-Wide-Wood-L.jpg"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Day-52-Wide-Wood-T.jpg" alt="July 30-Wide Shot of Wood Folding Table Layers Peeling" width="300" height="225"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogjuly31" title="July 30-Close-Up of Wood Folding Table Layers Peeling" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Day-52-Close-Up-Wood-L.jpg"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/Day-52-Close-Up-Wood-T.jpg" alt="July 30-Close-Up of Wood Folding Table Layers Peeling" width="300" height="225"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">July 30-Wide Shot of Wood Folding Table Layers Peeling</td> <td align="center">July 30-Close-Up of Wood Folding Table Layers Peeling</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>As you can see from the pictures of the wood folding table, the layers of the plywood have begun completely separating with the top layer curling as it detaches from the layers below. The tabletop has been discoloured as it absorbs moisture from the rain and from the high humidity. The metal hardware on the table has not begun to rust and the powder-coated table legs are still in great condition.</p> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogjuly31" title="July 30-Plastic Folding Table and Wood Folding Table" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Day-52-Comparison-L.jpg"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Day-52-Comparison-T.jpg" alt="July 30-Plastic Folding Table and Wood Folding Table" width="300" height="225"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogjuly31" title="July 30-Mud-Splattered Leg on Plastic Folding Table" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Day-52-Mud-Splattered-Leg-L.jpg"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Day-52-Mud-Splattered-Leg-T.jpg" alt="July 30-Mud-Splattered Leg on Plastic Folding Table" width="300" height="225"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">July 30-Plastic Folding Table and Wood Folding Table</td> <td align="center">July 30-Mud-Splattered Leg on Plastic Folding Table</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>The plastic table has not been damaged by its time out in the elements. The table top is in the same condition it was in when we set the tables up for this experiment. All it would take is a quick wipe with a wet cloth before the plastic folding table would be usable again. And as you can see from the picture, the powder-coated legs have not been damaged at all, and simply need a wipe to remove the mud that has splattered on them from the rain.</p> <p>The separation we noted 14 days into the experiment is spreading quicker than I thought it would. It is still mainly concentrated around the edges where the PVC edging has been attached. It is clear that the clear coat is helping to protect the wood, but the longer the table remains exposed to the elements, the more likely it is to be damaged by moisture infiltration. We are going to keep the tables up and continue monitoring them for further damage as the summer progresses.</p> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-blogjuly31').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:131 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/summertime-on-the-patiobeers-bistro-chairs-and-bbqing Summertime on the Patio—Beers, Bistro Chairs, and BBQing <p>It&rsquo;s hard to believe that July is almost over. It seems like just yesterday that we were bundling up against the cold and using road salt for something other than showing <a title="How Strong are your 8-ft Rectangular Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/how-strong-is-a-8-foot-folding-table" target="_blank">how strong our wood</a> and <a title="How Strong are your 8-ft Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/how-strong-are-8-ft-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic tables</a> are. While July may be gone, there is still a month of summer left. There is still a month of sitting on the patio at your favourite pub, bar, bistro, or restaurant, drinking cold beer and enjoying the dying sunlight at the end of a long day. Yes, my friends, August is still to come! And if you&rsquo;ve been dealing with rain, or other inclement weather, there is still a chance to make your patio a glorious destination for those who seek nothing more than to savour every moment of a fleeting summer.</p> <h3>Back in Stock: Bistro Chairs</h3> <p><a title="NES Reliable Bistro Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-bistro-chairs" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6190" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/bistro.jpg" alt="NES Reliable White Bistro Chair" width="200" height="300"></a>It always seems that we&rsquo;re short an item as summer hits its stride and this year is no exception. After a bit of a slow start, we managed to completely sell out of our White Bistro Chairs. When we realised we were going to run out of the perfect chair for patios and outdoor events, we got on the horn and ordered a container to be shipped to us tout suite! And make no mistake; they are the perfect chair for the patio. They&rsquo;re incredibly comfortable and incredibly strong, perfect for lazy days tipping back a few brews. Unlike patio chairs that you can pick up at any big box store, these chairs won&rsquo;t buckle or collapse when a larger customer takes a seat. And with their curved and textured seat, your customers can sit in comfort while they peruse your menus. Our <a title="NES Reliable Bistro Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-bistro-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Bistro Chairs</a> come in black or white and ship from our Toronto Warehouse. They are priced at $19.95/ea and go down in price with volume.</p> <h3>Beer Glasses</h3> <p>If you&rsquo;re in the rental business, it can be tough to find beer glasses that have attractive prices and don&rsquo;t require beer goggles to get past the ugly. Luckily, National Event Supply has you covered. In our <a title="Eclisse Glassware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">Eclisse</a> line we have two different sizes of Beer Glass that would be perfect for any event that you may be hosting. Our <a title="Eclisse 12oz Beer Glass" href="/en/eclisse-12oz-beer-glass" target="_blank">12oz Beer Glass</a> is almost 7 inches tall with a nice thick base to prevent tipping. We also have a <a title="Eclisse 14oz Beer Glass" href="/en/eclisse-14oz-beer-glass" target="_blank">14oz Beer Glass</a> that has a bit of a stem and a bowl a bit like a wineglass. One might call it chalice shaped if one were a bit pretentious. Our 12oz Beer Glasses are $1.75/ea and our 14oz Beer Glasses are $1.85/ea.</p> <h3>Ribs are Nice, Steak with all the Fixin&rsquo;s is Nicer</h3> <p><a title="Delicious Ribs" href="/en/rectangular-platters-serenity-wine-glasses-and-some-delicious-ribs" target="_blank">In a previous blog article</a>, Jonathan showed off his barbequing prowess with some gorgeous BBQ Ribs. When he showed me the pictures of those succulent ribs with that spicy sauce sizzling over a low fire, the sugars carmelizing&hellip; I wanted them. It didn&rsquo;t matter that it was 9am&mdash;those ribs looked like a little piece of heaven.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6192" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/steak-and-all-the-fixins-B.jpg" alt="Steak and all The Fixin's" width="300" height="223">I went home and thought about it and decided that I needed to see if I could surpass his barbequing skills. Behold the fruits of my labour! Beautiful, thick rib-eye steaks; twice baked potatoes overloaded with cheese, chives, and goodness; and some fresh corn, grilled to enhance its flavour. This glorious meal was served on our <a title="Angelika Dinnerware" href="/en/angelika" target="_blank">Angelika Dinnerware</a>, and was followed by a tangy key-lime pie.</p> <h3>Enjoy Summer, My Friends!</h3> <p>It may be hot. It may be sticky. Highways may be crammed with cars and constantly being repaired. But in 6 months when winter has taken hold of the country and the Christmas decorations are being put away for another year, you&rsquo;ll miss summer. You&rsquo;ll miss laughing with friends on the patio; drinking ice-cold margaritas on hot, humid days; and the feeling you get when the sun beats down on your face. Enjoy summer, my friends. And if you need some bistro chairs for your patio, or beer glasses for an event, don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Contact National Event Supply for a Quote!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">drop us a note</a>.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:130 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/3-things-to-look-for-when-purchasing-porcelain-dinner-plates 3 Things to Look For When Purchasing Porcelain Dinner Plates <p><a href="/en/polar-white"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6195" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/Polar-White-Dinner-Plate-200.jpg" alt="Polar White Dinner Plate" width="200" height="196"></a>Getting into porcelain dinnerware can be an expensive proposition for catering and party rental businesses as well as restaurants. You have to be ready for the additional labour required to prepare dinnerware for rental (or for service) and it can cost a pretty penny to get the equipment necessary to keep your plates clean and looking their best. And then there is the cost of the dishes themselves. Some large distributors charge $20-30 for commercial grade porcelain dinner plate. Add side plates, dessert plates, teacups, and saucers&mdash;the costs quickly add up. So what are some ways for you to make sure you get dinnerware that will last and make your porcelain expansion a success?</p> <h3>1) Stick with the Classics</h3> <p>Fads come and fads go, as anyone who had an avocado-coloured fridge can tell you. Investing in a plain white set of dishes may sound boring, but buying dinner plates in this year&rsquo;s colour can quickly date your inventory and lead to decreased rentals as other colours become popular. In addition, because trendy colours do fade in popularity, you need to charge higher prices to recoup your investment before the trend changes. Your customers may want the trendy colour, but may not want to pay the price for it. If you&rsquo;re just starting out in dinnerware, you want to start with something simple and as your dish business grows, you can expand into areas where you are seeing demand.</p> <h3>2) What are replacement dishes going to cost me?</h3> <p>When you set out to purchase a large quantity of dinnerware, suppliers may be willing to offer you a tremendous discount to go with their line. The question to ask is what will it cost me to replace a dinner plate. You&rsquo;re likely to find that your supplier won&rsquo;t be offering any discount on replacements. Breakage is a fact of life with porcelain, and replacing damaged plates can quickly eat up any profits that you may have made. When investing in a line of dinnerware, you should determine what your replacement costs will be and budget for replacing a portion of your dinnerware each year.</p> <h3>3) Know what you&rsquo;re buying</h3> <p>Not all porcelain dinnerware is created equally. Additives can be added to Porcelain to increase the strength of the dish was well as reduce its susceptibility to chipping. One porcelain additive that does that is aluminum oxide. Aluminum Oxide mixed in with the porcelain before molding and firing will make the porcelain stronger, more chip resistant, and therefore better suited to a commercial environment. Some porcelain also has design feature like rolled rims which also reduces the chances of a plate chipping.</p> <p>National Event Supply has several <a title="Porcelain Dinnerware" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">porcelain dinnerware lines</a> that are perfect for those looking to get into the dinnerware business. One that we highly recommend is our <a title="Hotelier Dinnerware" href="/en/hotelier" target="_blank">Hotelier Line</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you would like to get a free quote for our Hotelier Dinnerware, click the link below. We would be more than happy to send you a quote.</p> </div> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> urn:store:1:blog:post:129 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/tims-rent-all-and-tims-party-centre-40th-anniversary Tim's Rent-All and Tim's Party Centre 40th Anniversary <p>On Wednesday, National Event Supply attended <a title="Tim's Rent-All" href="http://www.timsrentall.com/" target="_blank">Tim's Rent-All</a> and <a title="Tim's Party Centre" href="http://www.timspartycentre.com/" target="_blank">Tim's Party Centre</a> 40th anniversary celebration in Bowmanville.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Tims-cocktail-tables-B.jpg" alt="Tim's 40th Anniversay Party Cocktail Table" width="300" height="400">The event kicked off at 11am with a small trade show for Tim's customers involved in the trades. Tim's Rent-All set up tents around the property with <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables</a> and <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a> inside for suppliers to use to display their offerings. Suppliers brought tools, equipment, and party supplies for attendees to look at, use, and become educated about the products available (all of which are of course available to rent or purchase at Tim's Rent-All). It was a beautiful sunny day with a scorching high of 35C (feels like 46C), in the middle of Toronto&rsquo;s second extreme heat alert of the season. To help keep everyone hydrated Tim&rsquo;s Rent-All had drinks set up all around the property to ensure everyone enjoyed the day safely. At around 12 noon the suppliers and attendees were welcomed to a BBQ lunch with hot dogs, hamburgers, and homemade sausages that were hot off the grill, along with platter of veggies and a variety of drinks served out of a <a title="Fill 'n' Chill Party Tables" href="/en/fill-n-chill-party-tables-and-accessories" target="_blank">Fill 'N' Chill Party Table</a> (available in both Toronto and Vancouver National Event Supply locations). Everyone did their best to stay cool until 3pm when the tradeshow portion of the party concluded.</p> <p>At 5pm everyone was invited back for a dinner in a beautifully decorated 40x80 tent. The tent featured more National Event Supply product including our <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Tables</a>, <a title="NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chairs</a>, and <a title="Quadrato Dinnerware" href="/en/quadrato" target="_blank">Quadrato Dinnerware</a>. Before supper, everyone enjoyed cocktails around <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Tall Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables</a> and <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Bar Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair" target="_blank">NES Reliable Folding Bar Chairs</a>. After the cocktails, we all sat down for a great meal of smoked meat, and a variety of salads including pasta salad, mixed greens with a raspberry vinaigrette, and a delicious broccoli salad. At the end of the meal Tim&rsquo;s Rent-All revealed a specially made cake that looks just like their building in Downtown Bowmanville! And yes, the cake was excellent also.</p> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogjuly182013" title="Tim's Party Centre Tradeshow Set-up" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Tims-tradeshow-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5331" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Tims-tradeshow-T.jpg" alt="Tim's Party Centre Tradeshow Set-up" width="200" height="150"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogjuly182013" title="Tim's 40th Anniversary Outside Tent" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Tims-tent-outside-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5332" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Tims-tent-outside-T.jpg" alt="Tim's 40th Anniversary Outside Tent" width="200" height="150"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogjuly182013" title="Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Meat Smoker" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Tims-smoked-meat-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5333" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Tims-smoked-meat-T.jpg" alt="Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Meat Smoker" width="200" height="150"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">Tim's Party Centre Tradeshow Set-up</td> <td align="center">Tim's 40th Anniversary Outside Tent</td> <td align="center">Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Meat Smoker</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogjuly182013" title="Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Inside of Tent" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Tims-inside-tent-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5334" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/10/Tims-inside-tent-T.jpg" alt="Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Inside of Tent" width="200" height="150"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogjuly182013" title="Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Fill 'n' Chill Tables" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Tims-fillnchill-tables-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5335" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Tims-fillnchill-tables-T.jpg" alt="Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Fill 'n' Chill Tables" width="150" height="200"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogjuly182013" title="Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Table Top Settings" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Tims-tabletop-setting-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5336" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/Tims-tabletop-setting-T.jpg" alt="Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Table Top Settings" width="200" height="150"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Inside of Tent</td> <td align="center">Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Fill 'n' Chill Tables</td> <td align="center">Tim's 40th Anniversary Party Table Top Settings</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>We would all like to say a big congratulation&rsquo;s to Tim&rsquo;s Rent-All for 40 years of success! We look forward to working with you for many more years to come. And if you're interested in any of the products mentioned above, why not <a title="Contact Your Customer Service Representative" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">drop our sales reps a line</a>?</p> <p> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-blogjuly182013').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> </p> urn:store:1:blog:post:126 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-long-will-it-take-to-get-my-order How Long Will it Take to Get My Order? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6216" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/truck-on-high-bridge-sura-nualpradid.jpg" alt="Truck on High Bridge" width="400" height="256">One of the most common questions that we get asked at National Event Supply is how long will it take to get my order? This of course varies dramatically by your location relative to where the order is shipping from as well as the shipping method. Since the shipping method can have such a huge impact on the delivery time, today I am going to provide you with a guideline for our most cost effective LTL (less than truckload) shipments. This is the most common method that we use when you purchase many of our larger products including <a title="Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a>, <a title="Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">plastic folding chairs</a>, <a title="Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">wood folding tables</a>, <a title="Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs" target="_blank">resin folding chairs</a>, <a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari chairs</a>, and when you place a larger order for <a title="Porcelain Dinnerware" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">porcelain</a>. It is additionally important to remember that major centers enjoy faster delivery than most secondary points, especially if our carrier needs to hand the shipment off to a smaller local carrier. When our carrier needs to do a hand-off it will take a minimum of 1 additional business day before the order is delivered to your location by the local carrier. It is additionally important to note that these are estimates only and delivery can be effective by factors outside of our control like the weather.</p> <p>We'll start by looking at the transit times from Toronto, and then the transit times from Vancouver. So what are the approximate LTL transit times for orders shipping from our Mississauga, ON (Toronto) location?</p> <ul> <li>Victoria, BC&mdash;6-7 Business Days</li> <li>Vancouver, BC&mdash;5-6 Business Days</li> <li>Edmonton, AB&mdash;5-6 Business Days</li> <li>Calgary, AB&mdash;5-6 Business Days</li> <li>Saskatoon, SK&mdash;5-6 Business Days</li> <li>Regina, SK&mdash;5-6 Business Days</li> <li>Winnipeg, MB&mdash;4-5 Business Days</li> <li>Sudbury, Hamilton, London, Windsor, the Greater Toronto Area, Peterborough, Belleville, and Kingston, ON &ndash; 1-2 Business Days</li> <li>Ottawa, ON&mdash;1-2 Business Days</li> <li>Montreal, QC&mdash;1-2 Business Days</li> <li>Quebec City, QC&mdash;2-3 Business Days</li> <li>Saint John, NB&mdash;2-4 Business Days</li> <li>Moncton, NB&mdash;2-4 Business Days</li> <li>Charlottetown, PEI&mdash;2-4 Business Days</li> <li>Halifax, NS&mdash;2-4 Business Days</li> <li>Sydney, NS&mdash;3-5 Business Days</li> <li>St. John&rsquo;s, NF&mdash;6-7 Business Days</li> <li>Corner Brook, NF&mdash;6-7 Business Days</li> </ul> <p>Shipping from Vancouver of course gives different transit times, most of which are much faster for the western provinces. We currently stock most sizes of our Plastic Folding Tables, Wood Folding Tables, and a variety of Chairs in Delta, BC at our third party warehouse. This location in the Vancouver metro area not only allows for faster deliveries, it can also dramatically reduce the cost of shipping. So what are the approximate LTL transit times for orders shipping from our Delta, BC (Vancouver) third party warehouse location?</p> <ul> <li>Victoria, BC&mdash;1-2 Business Days</li> <li>Duncan, BC&mdash;1-3 Business Days</li> <li>Nanaimo, BC&mdash;1-2 Business Days</li> <li>Courtenay, BC&mdash;1-3 Business Days</li> <li>Comox, BC&mdash;1-3 Business Days</li> <li>Campbell River, BC&mdash;1-3 Business Days</li> <li>North Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Delta, New Westminster, Richmond, Langley, Whistler and Coquitlam, BC&mdash;1-2 Business Days</li> <li>Kelowna, BC&mdash;1-2 Business Days</li> <li>Kamloops, BC&mdash;1-2 Business Days</li> <li>Penticton, BC&mdash;1-2 Business Days</li> <li>Calgary, AB&mdash;2-3 Business Days</li> <li>Medicine Hat, AB&mdash;3-4 Business Days</li> <li>Lethbridge, AB&mdash;3-4 Business Days</li> <li>Red Deer, AB&mdash;3-4 Business Days</li> <li>Edmonton, AB&mdash;2-3 Business Days</li> </ul> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you have any questions about your shipment, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Contact Your Customer Service Representative" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact your customer service representative</a> for more information about your estimated delivery date.</p> </div> <p>Image courtesy of Sula Nualpradid / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:125 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-strong-are-bar-height-folding-chairs How Strong are Bar Height Folding Chairs <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5960" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/12/bag-of-questions.jpg" alt="Bag of Questions" width="249" height="349">Our last three stress test videos have focused on our <a title="NES Rectangular Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/8ft-nes-wood-rectangle-folding-table" target="_blank">wood</a> and <a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/8ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">plastic</a> rectangular tables. We've seen how much weight it has taken to overstress a <a title="How Strong are your 6-ft Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables?" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-6ft-rectangle-plastic-folding-tables-hold" target="_blank">6-ft rectangular plastic folding table</a>, an <a title="How Strong are your 8-ft Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/how-strong-are-8-ft-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">8-ft rectangular plastic folding table</a>, and an <a title="How Strong are your 8-ft Rectangular Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/how-strong-is-a-8-foot-folding-table" target="_blank">8-ft rectangular wood folding table</a>. Today, we're going to take a look at our <a title="NES Reliable Bar-Height Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair" target="_blank">NES Reliable Folding Bar Chair</a>. Our folding bar chairs are made of the same material as our <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a> which we <a title="How Strong are Your NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/how-strong-are-plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">overstressed</a> and <a title="Plastic Folding Chair Endurance Test" href="/en/how-strong-are-plastic-folding-chairs-pt2" target="_blank">endurance tested</a>. Will the NES Reliable Folding Bar Chair be able to hold as much weight as the NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chair? Watch the video and find out!</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/KkAsIG9lZ0Q" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Now that you've seen what it takes to destroy one of our <a title="NES Reliable Bar-Height Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair" target="_blank">NES Reliable Folding Bar Chairs</a>, I hope that if you have any questions about them, you'll <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact one of our fantastic sales reps</a>. They'd also be happy to put together a quote including shipping if you're interested in adding these tables to your inventory.</p> </div> <p>Image courtesy of Grant Cochrane / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:124 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/5-nes-products-to-help-take-your-rental-company-to-the-next-level 5 NES Products to Help Take Your Rental Company to the Next Level <p>As National Event Supply has grown we have continued to introduce unique products to the Canadian rental and event market. While these are products that many of the large rental companies have across Canada and the United States, they are likely not very common (but growing in popularity) where your rental company is. Here are 5 products offered by National Event Supply that will help take your small or midsize rental company to the next level.</p> <h3>1. <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5947" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/resinchiavari.jpg" alt="Resin Chiavari Chairs" width="200" height="300"><a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Resin Chiavari Chairs</a></h3> <p>Almost every party and tent rental company across North America offers a basic chair. Some offer the <a title="NES Reliable Bistro Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-bistro-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Bistro Chairs</a> and others the <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a>. The next step for many is the <a title="NES Reliable Resin Folding Chair" href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Resin Folding Chair</a> (a great chair for all special events). To rise above the crowd however, we recommend the NES Reliable Resin Chiavari Chairs, available in Gold, Silver, Black, Mahogany, White. We also stock <a title="Clear Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Clear Chiavari Chairs</a> that we have aptly named NES Reliable Crystal Chiavari Chairs.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>2. <a title="Serenity Crystal Stemware" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal Wine Glasses</a></h3> <p>Glassware is a staple of the rental industry. If you are throwing a party or having a wedding with a few hundred guests, do you really want to wash all of those glasses? Of course not, it&rsquo;s the perfect time to rent! Offering contemporary Crystal Stemware to your rental clientele is a great way to differentiate yourself from your competition.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>3. <a title="Quadrato Square Dinnerware" href="/en/quadrato" target="_blank">Square Dinnerware</a></h3> <p>Square dinnerware has been a staple of the rental industry for years now. National Event Supply is proud to offer a wide selection of square plates, platters, bowls, cups, and accessory pieces to make your event pop. While square dinnerware is very common for rental in larger centers across Canada and the United States, it is still fairly unique is smaller centers. Many are afraid that square is just too radical for their customers. After talking to many rental operators that felt the exact same way before introducing square dinnerware to their customers, I can tell you it is a product worth investing in.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>4. <a title="NES Wood Folding Harvest Table" href="/en/8-ft-x-42-nes-wood-rectangle-harvest-table" target="_blank">8'x42" NES Wood Folding Harvest Table</a></h3> <p>Have you ever seen those wedding pictures where the guests are eating on what looks like a dining room table, cover with a table cloth with beautiful center pieces spread along the table? Of course you have because they look fantastic! Some of them may even be featured on your very own website. While big and bulky these tables continue to grow in popularity for use in weddings and special events.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/folding-pedestal-table.jpg" alt="Folding Pedestal Table" width="300" height="400"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <h3>5.<a title="Folding Pedestal Table" href="/en/nes-folding-pedestal-table" target="_blank">NES Folding Pedestal Table</a></h3> <p>We introduced the Folding Pedestal Table just a few months ago. While accomplishing the same task as our always popular <a title="Wood Cruiser Tables" href="/en/nes-30-wood-cruiser-table" target="_blank">NES Wood Cruiser Table</a> and <a title="Folding Cocktail Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Cocktail Table</a>, it does offer some special features to enhance the offering. Like the NES Wood Cocktail Tables the center support is narrow, allowing you to twist your spandex linen without touching the leg structure (an issue for the NES Reliable Plastic Folding Cocktail Table). Like the NES Reliable Plastic Folding Cocktail Table, this table does fold making it easy for 1 person to carry the table (sometimes an issue for the NES Wood Cocktail Table). Finally the center pivot points on the legs can also act as platforms for LED lights. When used with a spandex table cloth you can light up the table from within.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Interested in adding any of these products to your inventory? Please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Contact National Event Supply for a Quote!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact us for more information or a formal quote</a>!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:123 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/favourite-finds-june-2013 Favourite Finds: June 2013 <p>For those of our readers in Canada, Happy belated Canada day! Hope you enjoyed some rest with your friends and family while celebrating a wonderful nation. For our American neighbours, Happy Independence Day! Make sure you take some time to celebrate the stars and stripes and count all the ways you&rsquo;re grateful for your fantastic land of dreams. This month has brought some pretty atrocious weather to the entire North American continent. Arizona is currently fighting a deadly wildfire that has already claimed the life of 19 firefighters. To help out in any way, you can check out this article on <a title="Helping Victims of the Arizona Wildfire" href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/07/01/how-you-can-help-victims-of-ariz-wildfire/2479587/" target="_blank">ways to donate</a>. Calgary, Alberta is currently cleaning up and rebuilding from the flood that left the city and surrounding areas covered in water. To express your support, you can check out this article on <a title="Helping Victims of the Alberta Flooding" href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2013/06/21/calgary-flood-closures-list.html" target="_blank">ways to donate</a>. In terms of news though, this month has been chalk full of new trends and more positive tactics to use in your everyday life.</p> <p>Fairmont Hotels &amp; Resorts, with more than 65 luxury properties around the globe has released its take on the cocktail trends for the remainder of 2013. Having bars that have created some of the most famous cocktails (the Mai Tai and White Lady to name a couple), Fairmont steps behind the bar to give us their take of what they&rsquo;re seeing as cocktail trends. Check out this article for some <a title="Top Trends to Tempt the Taste Buds" href="http://specialevents.com/catering/fairmont-hotels-list-top-cocktail-trends-summer-2013" target="_blank">hints on the top trends to tempt taste buds</a>. And if you need some crystal for your cocktails, check out our <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal Stemware</a>. <a href="http://specialevents.com/catering/fairmont-hotels-list-top-cocktail-trends-summer-2013"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6250" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/bar-scene.jpg" alt="Cocktail Trends for 2013" width="595" height="335"></a></p> <p>Go behind the scenes in the world&rsquo;s best restaurant, El Cellar de Can Roca. <a title="El Cellar de Can Roca" href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/video/2010/jan/13/celler-de-can-roca-restaurant" target="_blank">This video</a>&mdash;just over 5 minutes&mdash;is worth the look. Apparently the smoke-in-blown-sugar ball that&rsquo;s part of dessert is out of this world.</p> <p><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/video/2010/jan/13/celler-de-can-roca-restaurant"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6252" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/El-Cellar-de-Can-Roca-Video.png" alt="El Cellar de Can Roca Video" width="460" height="370"></a></p> <p>Get that social media is the future but not getting the internal buy in? Check out this article from Exhibitor Magazine about <a title="How to Overcome Internal Resistance to Social Media Marketing" href="http://www.exhibitoronline.com/topics/article.asp?ID=1362&amp;catID=44#.UdIacvnVCHg" target="_blank">how to overcome internal resistance to social media marketing</a>. With Twitter&rsquo;s active user base generating <a title="It's Time to Transform your Marketing" href="http://www.slideshare.net/HubSpot/its-time-to-transform-your-marketing?" target="_blank">90 million tweets (and climbing) a day</a>, it&rsquo;s in your best interests to lead the pack with social media marketing that has endless possibilities and limited cost.</p> <p><a href="http://www.exhibitoronline.com/topics/article.asp?ID=1362&amp;catID=44#.UdIacvnVCHg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6253" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/social-media.png" alt="Social Media" width="586" height="439"></a></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>As we start summer, we hope that you're having a great wedding season and we hope to see you back here same time, same place for next month&rsquo;s post! If your inventory gets scarce, make sure you <a title="Contact National Event Supply for a Quote!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact National Event Supply for a quote</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:122 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/rectangular-platters-serenity-wine-glasses-and-some-delicious-ribs Rectangular Platters, Serenity Wine Glasses, and Some Delicious Ribs <p>A Canada Day Long Weekend, like an Independence Day Long Weekend, is a great time to kick back and relax with friends and family. While the weather forecasters were calling for rain here in Toronto, we managed to have a fantastic sunny and warm weekend.</p> <p>With an extra day tacked onto the weekend, I managed to find some free time to make some ribs which is unfortunately an all too infrequent event. Since I had most of the day to kill, I decided to do things the right way, low and slow. I cooked them for 6 hours on the BBQ at about 200F with mostly indirect heat. Nothing too fancy, just some Chicken and Rib BBQ Sauce applied a few times, starting at about 2 hours to go.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogjuly3ribs" title="Ribs with 2 Hours to Go" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/2-hours-2-go-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5277" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/2-hours-2-go-T.jpg" alt="Ribs with 2 Hours to Go" width="300" height="225"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogjuly3ribs" title="Finished Ribs with Red Wine" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/finished-ribs-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5279" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/finished-ribs-T.jpg" alt="Finished Ribs with Red Wine" width="300" height="225"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">Ribs with 2 Hours to Go</td> <td align="center">Finished Ribs with Red Wine</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>The result was fantastic (if I do say so myself!). I plated the two racks of ribs on our <a title="A0958 &ndash; 9x14 Rectangular Platter" href="/en/14-x-9-rectangular-platter-a0958" target="_blank">A0958 &ndash; 9x14 Rectangular Platter</a>, as you can see they fit perfectly, then served with red wine (in our <a title="19oz Serenity Crystal Wine Glass" href="/en/serenity-crystal-19oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">19oz Serenity Crystal Wine Glass</a>).</p> <p>Spending some time around the BBQ made for a great relaxing day and the perfect end to a long weekend!I hope you had a great Canada and for our American friends, I hope you have a great Independence Day.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you'd like some information about the platter or wine glasses mentioned, or if you'd like to tell us why your ribs are superior, <a title="Contact us for a Quote" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">drop us a line</a>!</p> </div> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-blogjuly3ribs').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:121 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-weight-can-6ft-rectangle-plastic-folding-tables-hold How much weight can 6ft Rectangle Plastic Folding Tables hold? <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-5960" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/03/bag-of-questions-214x300.jpg" alt="Bag of Questions" width="214" height="300">We've had an "EXTREME HEAT ALERT" here in Toronto for the past few days, so in honour of the "EXTREME" weather, we've put together this video to show the "EXTREME" strength of our <a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/6ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table</a>. We've stress tested our <a title="How Strong Are Your 8-ft Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/how-strong-are-8-ft-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">8-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table</a> back in March, and did a stress test video for our <a title="How Strong Are Your 8-ft Wood Folding Tables?" href="/en/how-strong-is-a-8-foot-folding-table" target="_blank">8-ft NES Rectangular Wood Folding Table</a> back in May. While the 6-ft Table isn't as popular as our 8-ft table, it is a stronger table. The 6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table is <a title="Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association" href="http://www.bifma.org/">BIFMA</a> rated for 1000 pounds evenly distributed across the top, tying it with the <a title="NES Reliable 60in Round Plastic Folding Table" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">5-ft NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Table</a> for the title of strongest plastic table in our inventory. If you watch the video, you'll quickly discover that NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables are commercial grade tables capable of holding an incredible amount of weight!</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hmOZiAym_mo" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>Now that you've see just how strong our <a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/6ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables</a> are, if you have any questions about them or any of our other products, please feel free to <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact one of our fantastic sales reps</a>. The 6-ft Rectangular tables are currently in stock in both our Vancouver and Toronto warehouses and are ready to be shipped from coast to coast to meet your needs!</p> <p>Image courtesy of Grant Cochrane / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:120 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/long-term-plastic-folding-table-and-wood-folding-table-outdoor-durability-test-day-14 Long Term Plastic Folding Table and Wood Folding Table Outdoor Durability Test-Day 14 <h4>Day 14&mdash;June 22, 2013</h4> <p>It has been two weeks since we began our outdoor durability test with the 4-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table and the 4-ft NES Wood Folding Table. I have checked on the tables three or four times in the two week time, generally after a storm or heavy rain to make sure that they have not been blown over. While I realize most people will dry off the tables after it rains (since they need to use them) I decided for this test that it is best to leave them alone. If you are in Toronto you will know that the past two weeks has brought lots of rain (at least every other day) and temperatures that are in the high teens to low 20's. As a result the tables have gone through several cycles where they get wet and the water will evaporate in just the past two week.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogjune22" title="June 22 Plastic and Wood Table Durability Test" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/06/june-22-plastic-wood-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5100" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/06/june-22-plastic-wood-T.jpg" alt="June 22 Plastic and Wood Table Durability Test" width="300" height="225"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogjune22" title="June 22 Wood Table Bubbling" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/06/june-22-wood-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5099" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/02/june-22-wood-T.jpg" alt="June 22 Wood Table Bubbling" width="300" height="225"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">June 22 Plastic and Wood Table Durability Test</td> <td align="center">June 22 Wood Table Bubbling</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>Despite the wet weather the tables are holding up quite well. The 4-ft NES Reliable Plastic Folding Table is in great shape, it doesn't show any signs of wear at all! The 4-ft NES Wood Folding Table is also holding up quite well despite the rain but this week it started showing some signs of wear. Close to the middle of the table, the top ply is starting to bubble a little bit towards the edge of the table. So far this has not compromised the structure of the table at all but it of course has affected the table visually. Going forward it will be interesting to see how quickly this spreads, especially because this week is supposed to be very hot and humid with temperatures in the high 20's to low 30's and humidity making it feel like mid 30's to low 40's. I will give another update in a few weeks to let you know if there has been any change in the 4-ft Rectangle Plywood Folding Table.</p> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-blogjune22').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:119 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-weight-can-plastic-folding-tables-hold How Much Weight Can Plastic Folding Tables Hold? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6278" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/06/Rect6-ftBMTOpen.jpg" alt="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" width="300" height="450">We introduced our NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables in Toronto more than 6 years ago and the response we have been getting from our customers has been truly amazing. While we have always known our tables are of substantially better quality than you will find with Canadian Tire folding tables or Walmart folding tables, we have never really done a good job of communicating this to our customers.</p> <p>I realized that we needed to do a better job explaining why our tables are better than those you'd get at a big box store when I received a call from a prospective customer asking for some detailed information about our <a title="NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Table" href="/en/3-ft-nes-reliable-square-plastic-folding-card-table" target="_blank">3ft square plastic folding card tables</a>. This gentleman insisted that the legs for our 3ft square plastic folding card table should NOT have legs that fold in pairs. He said he had purchased a Canadian Tire Folding Card table that had legs that fold in pairs and he said "the table was crap." Knowing that our NES Reliable Plastic folding tables were not the same 'crappy' quality as you might find at Canadian Tire, I proceeded to try to explain over the phone just how great our folding card table is. Needless to say, this gentleman never bought and I decided we had to do a better job of showing the strength and capabilities of our 3ft Square Folding Card tables. We did this when I <a title="How Strong are your NES Reliable Plastic Card Tables?" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-plastic-folding-card-tables-hold" target="_blank">tried to break our 3ft Square Folding card table</a> by loading it with more than 1,100lbs of salt on top of the table.</p> <p>We have done this and other stress tests to show what it takes to break our plastic folding tables. In each of the tests that we have done, we have never indicated what the weight rating was for the tables. When we realised this, we decided it was time we put together a list of the weight ratings that we have for all of our plastic folding tables.</p> <div class="blogtable" align="center"> <table> <tbody> <tr><th class="blogtable">Table Type</th><th class="blogtable">Weight Rating<br> (Evenly Distributed across the Table)</th><th class="blogtable">Stress Test Video</th></tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">Tall Folding Plastic Cocktail Table</a></td> <td class="blogtable" align="center">300lbs</td> <td class="blogtable" align="center"><a title="How Strong are your Tall NES Reliable Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables?" href="/en/how-strong-are-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-tables" target="_blank">Over 700 lbs</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a title="NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Table" href="/en/3-ft-nes-reliable-square-plastic-folding-card-table" target="_blank">36 inch Plastic Folding Card Table</a></td> <td class="blogtable" align="center">500lbs</td> <td class="blogtable" align="center"><a title="How Strong are your NES Reliable Plastic Card Tables?" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-plastic-folding-card-tables-hold" target="_blank">Over 1100 lbs</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/48-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">48 inch Round Plastic Folding Table</a></td> <td class="blogtable" align="center">700lbs</td> <td class="blogtable" align="center">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">60 inch Round Plastic Folding Table</a></td> <td class="blogtable" align="center">1000lbs</td> <td class="blogtable" align="center">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/71-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">71 inch Round Plastic Folding Table</a></td> <td class="blogtable" align="center">700lbs</td> <td class="blogtable" align="center">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/5-ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">5ft Rectangular Plastic Folding Banquet Table</a></td> <td class="blogtable" align="center">1000lbs</td> <td class="blogtable" align="center">&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/6ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">6ft Rectangular Plastic Folding Banquet Table</a></td> <td class="blogtable" align="center">1000lbs</td> <td class="blogtable" align="center"><a title="How Strong Are Your 6-ft Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-6ft-rectangle-plastic-folding-tables-hold">Over 2500lbs</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="blogtable"><a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/8ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">8ft Rectangular Plastic Folding Banquet Table</a></td> <td class="blogtable" align="center">800lbs</td> <td class="blogtable" align="center"><a title="How Strong are your 8-ft Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/how-strong-are-8-ft-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">Over 1800lbs</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>We believe the capabilities of our NES Reliable line of plastic folding tables are comparable to the commercial quality of Lifetime folding tables and better than Costco folding tables but have not done any of our own in-house tests yet. Stay tuned over the coming weeks and months as we start to do some stress tests on Lifetime folding tables, Costco folding tables, and of course Canadian Tire and Walmart folding tables.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>All of the plastic folding tables we have listed above are currently available and in stock in large quantities in both our Toronto and Vancouver warehouses. If you have any questions about the strength of our tables or are interested in a quote, please don't hesitate to <a title="Contact us for a Quote" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:118 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/now-arriving-resin-chiavari-chairs-at-our-toronto-warehouse Now Arriving: Resin Chiavari Chairs at our Toronto Warehouse <p>We know we&rsquo;ve been talking about summer for a while here at National Event Supply, but can you blame us? Summer is filled with sunshine, nights spent sipping drinks on the patio enjoying a cool summer&rsquo;s breeze, and spending weekends at a friend&rsquo;s cabin on a lake. Summer is all about the outdoor event, and although the spring buying season is winding down, we&rsquo;re still receiving new products and new stock at our Vancouver and Toronto warehouses.</p> <p><a href="/en/nes-reliable-black-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6296" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/06/BlackChiavariChair45.jpg" alt="Black Resin Chiavari Chair" width="300" height="450"></a>This week we received a shipment of our fantastic <a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chairs</a>, <a title="Crystal Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">crystal Chiavari chairs</a>, and <a title="Chiavari Chair Cushions" href="/en/fabric-chiavari-chair-cushion" target="_blank">Chiavari chair cushions</a> at our Toronto Warehouse. We&rsquo;ve written about our Chiavari chairs in the past, <a title="Chiavari Chairs: 205 Years Young" href="/en/what-is-a-chiavari-chair-and-its-history" target="_blank">providing a little bit of history into the design of the chair</a> and explaining why we think <a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs vs Wood Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs-vs-wood-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">our Resin Chiavari chairs are incredible</a>. We&rsquo;ve also shown how strong our chairs really are, and <a title="Dennis, Chiavari Chairs, and Trade Show Stunts" href="/en/dennis-chiavari-chairs-and-trade-show-stunts" target="_blank">shown you one of Dennis&rsquo; trade show tricks</a>.</p> <p>On the resin Chiavari chair side of things, we have a fairly good supply of black Chiavari chairs, mahogany Chiavari chairs, silver Chiavari chairs, and white Chiavari chairs. We will also be receiving an additional container of Chiavari chairs the fourth week of July which should replenish our stock of gold Chiavari chairs. All of our Chiavari chairs ship from our Toronto warehouse to locations across North America and come with a two year warranty against material and manufacturing defects.</p> <p>On the Chiavari cushion side of things, we have lots of fabric cushions in black, white, or ivory in stock. We also have vinyl cushions in black, white, and ivory in stock as well as plywood-base cushions available in black and ivory. The fabric and vinyl Chiavari chair cushions all feature Velcro ties, while the plywood base cushions attach to the chairs with Velcro strips. If your cushions are beginning to look a little beat up or tired, now is the perfect opportunity to make your chairs look like new!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you haven&rsquo;t finished your spring buying, or you find yourself short of key pieces need for an event, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Contact us for a Quote" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact us for a quote</a>. As a stocking warehouse, we try very hard to keep all the essentials in stock year-round rather than just having stock for orders taken at the winter trade shows. Have a great summer!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:117 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/long-term-plastic-folding-table-and-wood-folding-table-outdoor-durability-test Long Term Plastic Folding Table and Wood Folding Table Outdoor Durability Test <h4>Day 1&mdash;Start date June 8, 2013</h4> <p>We frequently get asked questions regarding the strength and durability of our products. And while we can provide you with answers to most of the questions that you may have, sometimes it's better to show you. That's what we're doing now; we're pushing our products to their limit, and testing them until they fail. That's why we've started a new long term test involving our tables! This test will be similar to other long term tests that companies have done to showcase the durability of their products. This test will be a long term outdoor durability test on our <a title="4ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table" href="/en/4-ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">4-ft NES Reliable Rectangle Plastic Folding Tables</a> and our <a title="4ft NES Wood Rectangle Folding Table" href="/en/4ft-nes-wood-rectangle-folding-table" target="_blank">4-ft NES Wood Folding Tables</a>. What really happens to a NES Plastic Folding Table when it is left outside? What about an NES Wood Folding Table? How do they compare? What happens when it rains, or snows, or hails, or when the sun is shining, or when it&rsquo;s hot out, and what about the cold!? Our test tables will experience all of these situations over the course of the next year, right here in Toronto.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/06/long-term-table-test-day-1.png" alt="Long Term Table Test Day 1" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>Our goal with these tests is to see how our NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables and our NES Wood Folding Tables (Plywood Folding Tables) hold up when they are left outside for extended periods of time. Both the plastic folding table and plywood folding table have been placed side by side to ensure that they experience the same conditions over the months to come. I will provide updates on the condition of the tables and a brief look at the weather in the weeks and months ahead. At the end of the day we hope that all of these tests will help you choose the right table for your application.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Stay tuned to the National Event Supply Blog for updates on this long term test and other happenings at National Event Supply. If you have any questions about the tests or anything else, please don't hesitate to <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:116 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-wood-folding-tables-cost-in-canada How much do Wood Folding Tables Cost in Canada? <p>Previously, we've written about the costs of two different products that National Event Supply carries: <a title="How Much Do Plastic Folding Chairs Cost?" href="/en/how-much-do-plastic-folding-chairs-cost" target="_blank">plastic folding chairs</a> and <a title="How Much Do Plastic Folding Tables Cost" href="/en/how-much-do-plastic-folding-tables-cost" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a>. Today, I'm going to tackle another of our popular products, our wood folding tables. So how much do wood folding tables cost? Like with plastic folding tables, we need to look at a number of factors that go into the cost of a wood folding table. These costs include the plywood used, the quality of the table legs, how the table is distributed, and input costs for the table. Due to these factors the prices vary dramatically with an 8-ft Rectangular table ranging in price from $70 to $189.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6304" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/WoodRoundTableOpen.jpg" alt="Wood Round Table Open" width="300" height="450">The type of plywood used in the wood folding tables varies and as a result so does the price. There are four popular plywood choices that are often used for wood folding tables: Birch Wood, Luan Wood, Yang Wood with Birch veneer, and Yang Wood with Luan veneer. While these are most popular, there are also other plywood choices that you may come across. Additionally, there are imitation plywood folding tables that are made from press board or chip board and then covered in a thin layer of plywood to mask their true identity. In general the best material is Birch Plywood followed closely by Luan Plywood. Luan is generally slightly less expensive than Birch and can be sanded and refinished multiple times without any issues. In contrast, tables with a veneer finish typically can only withstand one or two sandings and refinishings before you wear through the veneer layer exposing an uneven second layer.</p> <p>Much like with the plastic folding tables, the prices of wood folding tables often fall victim to the issue of distribution. The distribution model is great for many different businesses however it does not ensure the customer receives a competitive price. This is the case because distribution models force the customer to buy from a company that is farther downstream from the factory. An example of a business like this for wood folding tables is <a title="Midwest Folding Products" href="http://www.midwestfolding.com/contact.php" target="_blank">Midwest Folding Products</a>. The benefit that Midwest Folding Products has is their product range which is larger than most and since they are a known entity; you have a better sense of product quality.</p> <p>Another factor that affects the cost of plywood tables is the input costs involved. These costs include labor, raw materials, and shipping. While the manufacturing of most plastic folding tables have been moved off shore, there are still several successful manufacturers of wood folding tables in the USA. Many of these manufacturers sell directly to the end customer which generally allows them to offer competitive prices. One of their advantages is being able to offer a wide variety of products with a relatively short waiting time. As talked about in the plywood section, materials have an effect on the price. High quality materials cost more which increases the price of the table assuming all else is equal. As a result while the table may look the same as a more expensive product, it may not stand the test of time as well as a more expensive table if the materials are not on par.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Knowing some of the factors that go into the price of wood folding tables will allow you to make a better decision with your next table purchase. If you are interested in more information about National Event Supply wood folding tables, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:115 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/favourite-finds-may-2013 Favourite Finds: May 2013 <p>May has been a busy month for National Event Supply, increasing our product lines further in dinnerware with <a title="6 New Pieces of Porcelain" href="/en/6-new-pieces-of-porcelain" target="_blank">6 new pieces of porcelain</a>. Check out the articles below we&rsquo;ve been reading to catch up on the industry during the evenings.</p> <p>Social media can be a great way for events to raise attendee energy and increase the buzz associated with the event. But what happens when confidentiality concerns trump social sharing? Check out this article entitled "<a title="Antisocial Behavior: When Event Professional Have to Block Social Media" href="http://specialevents.com/corporate-events/antisocial-behavior-when-event-professionals-have-block-social-media" target="_blank">Antisocial Behavior: When Event Professionals Have to Block Social Media</a>" to hear special event experts explain how they shut down social media postings when necessary.</p> <div align="center"> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href="http://specialevents.com/corporate-events/antisocial-behavior-when-event-professionals-have-block-social-media"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6306" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/06/events-austin-imageworks.jpg" alt="Antisocial Behaviour: When Event Professionals Have to Block Social Media" width="595" height="335"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">Photo by Austin ImageWorks <p>&nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>New trends are emerging that are doing away with the traditional weddings of days past. Special Events magazine wrote an article about the new modern trends popping up and the portions of the wedding trends going bigger and smaller than their mother&rsquo;s event. Check out the article "<a title="Wedding Trends: What's going Big-What's Going Small" href="http://specialevents.com/weddings/wedding-trends-whats-going-big-whats-going-small" target="_blank">Wedding Trends: What's Going Big/What's Going Small</a>" to learn more.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://specialevents.com/weddings/wedding-trends-whats-going-big-whats-going-small"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6308" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/06/dainties.jpg" alt="What's Going Big, What's Going Small" width="600" height="400"></a></p> <p>The biggest question in hiring and maintaining a sales workforce often is how to pay them. The answer, however, is that there is no one right answer. While there isn't a universal prescription for sales compensation out there, there are several ideas about what can be done. Check out this article from Rental Management magazine, "<a title="Sales Relationships" href="http://www.rentalmanagementmag.com/Article/tabid/670/smid/1276/ArticleID/18417/reftab/685/t/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Sales Relationships</a>" to hear how other rental companies are dealing with sales compensation.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.rentalmanagementmag.com/Article/tabid/670/smid/1276/ArticleID/18417/reftab/685/t/Default.aspx"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6309" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/06/salary.jpg" alt="Sales Relationships" width="550" height="824"></a></p> <p>Success in the restaurant business can be elusive. What's more, success means different things to different people. Regardless of one's definition of success, the basics in the restaurant industry never change. Check out <a title="Restaurant Central" href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/" target="_blank">restaurantcentral.ca</a>'s article on the <a title="Top 20 Factors for Success in the Restaurant Business" href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/Top20factorsforsuccessintherestaurant.aspx" target="_blank">top 20 factors for success in the restaurant business</a>.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/Top20factorsforsuccessintherestaurant.aspx"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6310" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/06/kitchen.jpg" alt="Success in the Restaurant Business" width="596" height="410"></a></p> <p>Shelley Provost, a columnist for Inc Magazine, wrote an article on what she believes is 4 unique working styles: Doing, Leading, Loving, and Learning. The best teams have a balance of all four styles. And the best organizations have many well-balanced teams who are confident in their working style and understand the necessity of divergent types or work. So, what's your style? Check out this article "<a title="4 Unique Working Styles: What's Yours?" href="http://www.inc.com/shelley-prevost/4-unique-working-styles-whats-yours.html?nav=featured" target="_blank">4 Unique Working Styles: What's Yours?</a>" to learn more.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.inc.com/shelley-prevost/4-unique-working-styles-whats-yours.html?nav=featured"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6311" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/06/stronger-together.jpg" alt="4 Unique Working Styles" width="420" height="402"></a></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Have a fantastic June&mdash;wedding season is finally upon us! If you have any event needs, make sure you contact National Event Supply <a title="Request a Quote" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">for a quote</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:114 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-many-people-fit-at-a-banquet-table-seating-capacities-explained How many people fit at a banquet table? Seating Capacities explained <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/WoodRoundTableOpen.jpg" alt="Wood Round Table Open" width="200" height="300" align="middle"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>Since the introduction of our <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables</a> more than 5 years ago, we often get asked about the seating capacity of the different tables that we offer. Seating capacity is crucial for customers looking to do events, especially when they have promised to have a specific seating capacity at the event. To help you plan for your upcoming events I want to give you a breakdown of the seating capacity of the NES table line up. Instead of simply providing you with one seating capacity however, I will provide you with a small range for our tables. I am providing this range because people sit at tables for different reasons. As a result if you are planning on eating a meal at the table you will need more space than if you are just having coffee. When you are having a meal you will of course need more space for each person which results in a lower seating capacity. Keep in mind that these are general guidelines and your requirements may be different depending on the type of chair used, the size of the dinnerware, and the comfort level you expect for each individual.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="blogtable" align="center"> <table> <tbody> <tr><th width="250">Table Size</th><th width="250">Capacity</th><th width="250">Table Size</th><th width="250">Capacity</th></tr> <tr> <td>36 inch Round</td> <td align="center">3-4</td> <td>4ft x 24 inches</td> <td align="center">4-6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>48 inch Round</td> <td align="center">4-6</td> <td>4ft x 30 inches</td> <td align="center">4-6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>60 inch Round</td> <td align="center">8-10</td> <td>5ft x 30 inches</td> <td align="center">4-6</td> </tr> <tr> <td>72 inch Round</td> <td align="center">10-12</td> <td>6ft x 30 inches</td> <td align="center">6-8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3ft Square</td> <td align="center">4</td> <td>8ft x 30 inches</td> <td align="center">8-10</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5ft Square</td> <td align="center">8</td> <td>8ft x 42 inches</td> <td align="center">8-10</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you have any questions about the seating capacity of a National Event Supply table please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:113 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/can-i-pick-up-my-order-at-your-vancouver-warehouse Can I Pick Up My Order at your Vancouver Warehouse? <p>National Event Supply has been selling <a title="NES Rectangular Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">Wood Folding Tables</a>, <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">Plastic Folding Tables</a>, <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Plastic Folding Chairs</a>, and <a title="NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Resin Folding Chairs</a> out of Vancouver, B.C. for almost a year now. From the very beginning we have been asked if it is possible to pick up an order at our warehouse in Delta, British Columbia. If the product is in stock at the warehouse, you can absolutely go pick up but here are some things you need to know first.</p> <p>1. National Event Supply has partnered with Locher Evers International for our warehousing needs in Vancouver. Since it is not a National Event Supply operated warehouse, it is not possible for you to go to the warehouse to look at and to purchase products that you may be interested in. All orders must be placed with a National Event Supply representative at least 24 hours prior to pick up. In addition, Locher Evers is only open for pick-ups Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. To contact a representative or to simply ask us a question, <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">please click here</a></p> <p>2. National Event Supply unfortunately does not stock all of our product lines in Delta, B.C. at this time. We do however stock a wide variety of the Tables and Chairs that you see on our website and in our catalogue. If you are interested in a product, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to ask us about it. Even if it is not available in Vancouver, National Event Supply ships from Coast to Coast in North America on a regular basis. As a result we receive aggressive rates from our shipping partners which we are able to pass on to you. Also stay tuned to our blog to find out what new products are available in Vancouver!</p> <p>3. When you pick up from the Locher Evers International Warehouse, here is where you should go for your order:</p> <p align="center"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6321" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/locher-evers-delta-700.png" alt="Locher Evers Delta" width="700" height="428"></p> <p>4. Additionally remember to say who you are/what company you are with, as well as what company you have purchased the product from (in your case National Event Supply). It also helps if you have a copy of your invoice or packing slip. The Locher Evers International facility houses products from many companies, as a result they will need these details to ensure the right product is released to the right person.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:112 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-strong-is-a-8-foot-folding-table How Strong is a 8 Foot Folding Table? <p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-5960" style="float: left;" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/bag-of-questions-250.jpg" alt="Bag of Questions" width="250" height="233">We've done a number of stress tests on our <a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/8ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">plastic tables</a> and our <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">plastic folding chairs</a>, but we have not yet done any stress test videos for our wood folding tables. We're correcting that oversight today with a stress test video featuring our <a title="NES Rectangular Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/8ft-nes-wood-rectangle-folding-table" target="_blank">8-ft Rectangular Wood Folding Table</a>. Our last video was all about how strong our <a title="How Strong are your 8-ft Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/how-strong-are-8-ft-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">8-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table</a> truly is. 8-ft Rectangular Folding tables are a staple for our rental customers and for our banquet hall owners, so it's incredibly important that the tables that we sell are durable so they can take a beating and still be useable the next day. NES Wood Folding Tables are commercial grade wood folding tables, and, as you can see from the video, are capable of holding an incredible amount of weight!</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/V6H_E74M25c" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>Now that you've seen what it takes to destroy one of our <a title="NES Rectangular Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/8ft-nes-wood-rectangle-folding-table" target="_blank">8-ft NES Wood Folding Tables</a>, I hope that if you have any questions about them, you'll <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact one of our fantastic sales reps</a>. They'd also be happy to put together a quote including shipping if you're interested in adding these tables to your inventory.</p> <p>Image courtesy of Grant Cochrane / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:111 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/6-new-pieces-of-porcelain 6 New Pieces of Porcelain <p>Spring shipments continue to arrive at National Event Supply. Recently we took delivery of a container of porcelain from our factory. In addition to the <a title="Quadrato" href="/en/quadrato" target="_blank">Quadrato Dessert Plates</a>, the <a title="Bowls" href="/en/12-risotto-bowl-a0100" target="_blank">10 inch and 12 inch Risotto Bowls</a>, and several sizes of <a title="Rectangular Platters" href="/en/quadrato-platters" target="_blank">rectangular platters</a>, we took delivery of 6 new pieces of porcelain that we&rsquo;ve been eagerly awaiting since January of this year.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blognewporcelain" title="H3951 Hotelier Sugar Bowl with Lid" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/H3951-hotelier-sugar-bowl.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5100" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/H3951-hotelier-sugar-bowl-t.jpg" alt="H3951 Hotelier Sugar Bowl with Lid" width="200" height="200"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blognewporcelain" title="H3950 Hotelier Creamer" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/H3950-hotelier-creamer.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5099" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/H3950-hotelier-creamer-t.jpg" alt="H3950-Hotelier Creamer" width="200" height="200"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">H3951 Hotelier Sugar Bowl with Lid</td> <td align="center">H3950 Hotelier Creamer</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>The last time we ordered porcelain, we added coffee mugs, espresso cups, and cappuccino bowls to our <a title="Hotelier" href="/en/hotelier" target="_blank">Hotelier line</a>. It was only after we took delivery of the new coffee stuff that we realised that if we&rsquo;re going to carry coffee and tea things, then maybe we should also carry sugar bowls and creamers. With this shipment, we&rsquo;ve rectified our oversight and have added a 10oz Creamer and an 8oz Sugar Bowl with lid. As you can see below, both items match the styling and colour of our Hotelier line and would be perfect for use in restaurants or at events with family style dining. Both the <a title="Hotelier Creamer" href="/en/hotelier-creamer-h3950" target="_blank">Hotelier Creamer</a> (SKU: H3950) and the <a title="Hotelier Sugar Bowl with Lid" href="/en/hotelier-sugar-bowl-with-lid-h3951" target="_blank">Hotelier Sugar Bowl with Lid</a> (SKU: H3951) are introductorily priced at $6.95/ea.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blognewporcelain" title="A1220 Quad Divided Bowl" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/A1220-quad-divided-bowl.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5103" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/A1220-quad-divided-bowl-t.jpg" alt="A1220-Quad Divided Bowl" width="200" height="150"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blognewporcelain" title="A1229 Trio Plate" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/A1229-trio-plate.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5098" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/A1229-trio-plate-t.jpg" alt="A1229 Trio Plate" width="200" height="150"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">A1220 Quad Divided Bowl</td> <td align="center">A1229 Trio Plate</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>We&rsquo;ve been selling our <a title="Trio Bowl" href="/en/trio-bowl-a1330" target="_blank">Trio Bowl</a> (SKU: A1330) for over three years now and have caterers and rental customers rave over the design. We&rsquo;ve also been asked if we could get bowls with four slightly larger compartments, and for small porcelain platters with divisions. It&rsquo;s taken a little while, but we've finally received porcelain pieces that will meet our customers needs. The first item is our new Quad Divided Bowl (SKU: A1220). It features 4 individual sections, each of which holds 4oz. The other new multi-segment item is our new Trio Platter (SKU: A1229). It is a three section platter, each of which is 3.5 inches square. We are happy to introduce the <a title="Quad Divided Bowl" href="/en/975-quad-divided-bowl-a1220" target="_blank">Quad Divided Bowl</a> at the price of $11.75/ea and the <a title="Trio Platter" href="/en/trio-plate-a1229" target="_blank">Trio Platter</a> at $6.50/ea.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blognewporcelain" title="A0319 Porcelain Tasting Spoon" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/A0319-porcelain-tasting-spoon.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5101" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/A0319-porcelain-tasting-spoon-t.jpg" alt="A0319 Porcelain Tasting Spoon" width="200" height="150"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blognewporcelain" title="A1164 Wide Rim Bowl" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/A1164-wide-rim-bowl.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5102" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/A1164-wide-rim-bowl-t.jpg" alt="A1164 Wide Rim Bowl" width="200" height="150"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">A0319 Porcelain Tasting Spoon</td> <td align="center">A1164 Wide Rim Bowl</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>The last two new items that we're introducing today are our new Porcelain Tasting Spoon (SKU: A0319) and our new Wide Rim Bowl (SKU: 1164). The new porcelain tasting spoon is designed for individual appetizers or amuse bouche. They are just big enough to hold a bite-sized morsel of goodness, and they're intriguing shape will undoubtedly make the an item that your customers will talk about. The Wide Rim Bowl is perfect for serving chips with some sort of dip at a table, or a small appetizer. It holds 6oz, and is 11.25 inches wide. We will be introducing the <a title="Porcelain Tasting Spoon" href="/en/tasting-spoon-a0319" target="_blank">Porcelain Tasting Spoon</a> to the market for $0.60/ea and the <a title="Wide Rim Bowl" href="/en/1125-wide-rim-bowl-a1164" target="_blank">Wide Rim Bowl</a> for $9.95/ea.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>While we won't be getting anymore porcelain this spring, we hope to be adding new products later this summer. To keep up with our new products, why not <a title="Join our Mailing List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list/" target="_blank">join our mailing list</a>. If you're interested in any of our new porcelain pieces, why not ask one of our sales reps for a <a title="Free Quote" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">free quote</a>?</p> </div> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-blognewporcelain').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:110 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/favourite-finds-april-2013 Favourite Finds: April 2013 <p>April has been a month of highs and lows&mdash;with April Fools bringing everyone a little laughter and the horrendous disaster in Boston reminding us to hug our loved ones a little tighter. Here&rsquo;s hoping we see some May flowers ahead! Here at National Event Supply we brought in a new variation of our <a title="New Plastic Folding chairs" href="/en/the-bc-pst-new-plastic-folding-chairs-and-white-resin-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chair</a>&mdash;a Black on Grey combination. We also brought in more stock of our <a title="White Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs" target="_blank">White Resin Folding Chairs</a>, a staple for spring and summer events as well as introduced a new <a title="NES Natural Wood Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-natural-wood-folding-chair" target="_blank">NES Natural Wood Folding Chair</a>&mdash;just like our white resin folding chairs in style. We&rsquo;ve been ramping up our stock for the busy season and the industry seems to have been doing the same! Here&rsquo;s the round up of the best articles from around the blogosphere.</p> <p>This may seem counterintuitive but Inc Magazine wrote an article on doing more business with fewer salespeople. Their reasoning? There are few really good salespeople, and most people hate to sell. To read more about their reasoning and how to make your sales department suck less <a title="Do More Business with Fewer Sales People" href="http://www.inc.com/kevin-daum/do-more-business-with-fewer-salespeople.html?nav=featured" target="_blank">read the article here</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.inc.com/kevin-daum/do-more-business-with-fewer-salespeople.html?nav=featured"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6344" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/more-sales-fewer-salespeople.jpg" alt="More Sales-Fewer Salespeople" width="575" height="270"></a></p> <p>With event budgets finally making a comeback, Special Events Magazine talked with four event planners providing entertainment for events to hear the top trends in event entertainment. To learn more about the hits and flops and how the improving US economy is leading to bigger and better budgets, <a title="Event Budgets Making a Comeback" href="http://specialevents.com/entertainment/hits-and-flops-special-event-entertainment-today" target="_blank">read the article here</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://specialevents.com/entertainment/hits-and-flops-special-event-entertainment-today"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6345" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/event-budgets-making-a-comeback.jpg" alt="Event Budgets Making a Comeback" width="180" height="224"></a></p> <p>With ordering tap water at full service restaurants up 8% since 2007, innovating against the beverage portfolio to attract customers in the hyper-competitive Canadian market could mean the difference between sinking and swimming. To learn more about some of the beverage options getting the most attention and additional opportunities to grow your restaurant <a title="Innovating Your Beverage Options" href="http://restaurantcentral.ca/Beverageoptions.aspx" target="_blank">read the article here</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://restaurantcentral.ca/Beverageoptions.aspx"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6346" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/beverage-options.jpg" alt="Beverage Options" width="300" height="240"></a></p> <p>Finding marketing tactics that you can employ in the next 24 hours to improve your marketing for the long haul is no easy task. Most campaigns take time to build, test and measure. Hubspot did all the hard work for us &ndash; bringing best in class experts for their input and expertise that you can employ within a workday to help attract, convert, engage and delight more prospects, leads and customers. To learn more (and really who wouldn&rsquo;t want to learn more?!) <a title="Improve your Marketing Today" href="http://blog.hubspot.com/expert-ways-to-improve-your-marketing-today" target="_blank">check out the blog post</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://blog.hubspot.com/expert-ways-to-improve-your-marketing-today"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6347" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/improve-your-marketing-today.jpg" alt="Improve Your Marketing Today" width="500" height="333"></a></p> <p>Pinterest has become a pivotal and important source of inspiration for more occupations than I can name in one blog post. Event managers / planners and party rental companies are no exception to this. Event Manager blog compiled the 20+ must follow Pinterest boards for event professionals highlighting trends, technology, social media, event d&eacute;cor, speaker selection, food trends and more. <a title="Inspiration from Pinterest" href="http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/pinterest-boards-event-professionals" target="_blank">Check out the blog post</a> and boards for more inspiration.</p> <p><a href="http://www.eventmanagerblog.com/pinterest-boards-event-professionals"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6348" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/inspiration-from-pinterest.png" alt="Inspiration from Pinterest" width="582" height="275"></a></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>With the nicer weather upon us, business is sure to pick up for the whole industry as a whole. Until next month&rsquo;s edition, feel free to <a title="Request a Quote" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">request a quote</a> of our new <a title="NES Natural Wood Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-natural-wood-folding-chair" target="_blank">NES Natural Wood Folding Chairs</a> perfect for those upcoming outdoor festivities.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:109 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-bc-pst-new-plastic-folding-chairs-and-white-resin-folding-chairs The BC PST, new Plastic Folding Chairs and White Resin Folding Chairs <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6350" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/tree-at-toronto-warehouse.jpg" alt="Tree at Toronto Warehouse" width="300" height="400">It's hard to believe, but 2013 is now 1/3 over. All across Canada, snow is melting, grass is growing, trees are budding, and everyone is getting ready for the busy summer season. We're in the middle of our busy spring season. New products and stock are arriving every week and orders are going out our doors just as fast. Although we try to keep things in stock, sometimes we run out of chairs in a certain colour, or we run low on tables. It's always better to get your orders in early to avoid disappointing your customers.</p> <h4>Return of the PST</h4> <p>For the past 30 days we've been adjusting to the dissolution of the HST in BC and the return of the PST. In the past, we haven't had facilities in BC and didn't have to worry about collecting the PST. Now that we have a warehouse in Vancouver, we need to charge our BC customers the GST and the PST. However, you purchases may be PST exempt under the BC tax code. If you are PST exempt, just let our sales staff know. If you provide your BC Tax ID, we can set you up in our systems so that you only pay the GST. If you have any questions about the PST exemption, <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">please don't hesitate to ask</a>.</p> <h4>New in Vancouver</h4> <p>In the past two weeks, a couple of containers have arrived at our Vancouver warehouse. We were happy to receive the first container as it replenished our stock of <a title="NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">White Resin Folding Chairs</a>. We've been selling this chair for over five years, and every year we've set sales records. It's always incredibly difficult to keep White Resin Folding Chairs in stock in spring, and this year is no different.</p> <p>We also received a new variation of our always popular <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chair</a>&mdash; Wedding White on White. We've had numerous requests for the Wedding White chairs over the past few months, and we've finally been able to bring them in. These chairs are a brighter white, similar to the colour of the White Resin Folding Chairs as opposed to the cream colour of our existing white on white chairs. The Wedding White on White NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs are currently in stock in Vancouver and will be available in our Toronto Warehouse in early May.</p> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/Black-on-Grey-Plastic-Folding-Chair-News0711.jpg" alt="Black on Grey Plastic Folding Chair" width="120" height="189"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <h4>New in Toronto</h4> <p>Our Toronto Warehouse also received a new variation of our NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chair. Available in limited quantities, we are happy to announce the return of our Black on Grey NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chair. The last time we sold this colour combination, it was due to a shipping error at our factory. This time we're intentionally stocking the colour combination!</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We're going to be getting additional products in to both of our warehouses within the next month. To find out what has arrived in our warehouse, why not <a title="Join our Mailing List" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/join-our-mailing-list" target="_blank">join our mailing list</a>? It's free and I promise we won't email you constantly!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:108 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/products-in-action-miller-tavern Products in Action: Miller Tavern <div class="mdblogright"><a href="http://www.themiller.ca/"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/04/35-oz-steak.png" alt="Eating at the Miller Inn" width="300" height="225"></a> <a href="http://www.themiller.ca/"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/04/dennis-enjoying-big-steak.png" alt="Finishing off the Tomahawk" width="300" height="225"></a></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>We had such a crazy busy week last week, shipping a ton of our <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">Plastic folding tables</a> and <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">chairs</a>, a large number of our 60 inch <a title="NES Round Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">round wood folding tables</a>, and even a bunch of our <a title="Quadrato 5&rdquo; Square side plates" href="/en/5-14-quadrato-side-plate-a1898" target="_blank">Quadrato 5&rdquo; Square side plates</a>, that we decided to celebrate a little and go out for a nice dinner at the newly renovated Miller Tavern. <a title="The Miller Tavern" href="http://www.themiller.ca/" target="_blank">The Miller Tavern</a> (formerly known as the &lsquo;Jolly&rsquo; Miller) has been a customer of National Event Supply for the past 3 years and we heard they had recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation at their flagship location in Hogg&rsquo;s Hollow on Yonge Street, reopening just this past January.</p> <p>And we were not disappointed. The d&eacute;cor was very nice and cozy and our meal was fabulous. The waitress was also very good. Our waitress introduced us to the Special for the evening &ndash; a 35 ounce Tomahawk Steak with all the fixings. Since there were 3 of us, we thought what the heck, let&rsquo;s give it a try. The steak was outstanding and to boot, we got to enjoy our meal using some of National Event Supply 18/10 Maria cutlery. As you can see from the picture, there wasn&rsquo;t much left over after our meal was done. We finished the meal with some very tasty cr&egrave;me brule.</p> <p>During the latter half of our meal, we realized we haven&rsquo;t really spoken very much about our 18/10 <a title="Maria" href="/en/maria-1810" target="_blank">Maria cutlery</a>. This is one of our best-selling patterns and shows no signs of slowing down. Styled after a very successful Oneida Geneva flatware pattern that is also an 18/10 cutlery line, many of our customers just call us and ask for their &lsquo;Geneva&rsquo; pattern flatware. The Oneida Geneva Flatware pattern was discontinued a number of years ago, but many of our customers did not want to discontinue their Geneva Flatware. This has helped us land new sales with <a title="Millers Sales and Rentals" href="http://www.millersrentals.com/" target="_blank">Miller Sales and Rentals</a> in New Jersey, <a title="Best Party Rentals" href="http://www.bestpartyrental.com/" target="_blank">Best Party Rentals</a> in Clovis, California and of course as we have already mentioned, The Miller Tavern in Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you would like to see how our line of <a title="Maria" href="/en/maria-1810" target="_blank">Maria 18/10 flatware/cutlery</a> compares with your existing Oneida Geneva flatware pattern, give us a call (1-800-827-8953) or send us <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">an email</a> and we would pleased to send you samples.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:107 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-chair-natural-wood-folding-chair New Chair: Natural Wood Folding Chair <p>Earlier this spring, we introduced our brand new <a title="Mahogany Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/springtime-smells-like-containers-full-of-chairs" target="_blank">Mahogany Resin Folding Chair</a>. It&rsquo;s a gorgeous chair with a removable black vinyl padded seat, and deep reddish brown frame. It commands your attention in a way that our <a title="NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs" target="_blank">white or black resin folding chairs</a> don&rsquo;t. But make no mistake, it&rsquo;s as strong as its white and black counterparts. But the Mahogany Resin Folding Chair was not the only chair that we hoped to introduce this spring.</p> <p>For some time now, we have been looking for a natural wood coloured resin folding chair. Unfortunately, it&rsquo;s difficult to create a beautiful looking natural wood colour chair in resin. The colours just don&rsquo;t look right, and it can end up looking tacky and not up to our demanding standards. But our customers were demanding a Natural Wood Coloured Folding Chair, and so we decided that the only thing to do was to go and find a Natural Wood Folding Chair. It took a little time to find one we liked, but early last winter we found one.</p> <div class="mdblogright"><a class="lbox-woodfc" title="NES Natural Wood Folding Chair" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/04/natural-wood-folding-chair-large.jpg"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/natural-wood-folding-chair-blog.jpg" alt="NES Natural Wood Folding Chair" width="306" height="450" align="right"></a></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>Today, I&rsquo;m happy to formally announce our New <a title="NES Natural Wood Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-natural-wood-folding-chair" target="_blank">NES Natural Wood Folding Chair</a>. Just like our resin folding chairs, NES Natural Wood Folding Chairs are excellent event chairs, perfect for outdoor weddings of garden parties. With their removable, padded, white seats, NES Natural Wood Folding Chairs will provide a traditional feel to your even whether it is outdoors or indoors.</p> <p>These outdoor event chairs are much lighter than our heavy-duty resin folding chairs, but they are still a commercial grade chair. The chairs are held together with steel mounting hardware and glue for added strength, and the padded seat features a wood base for added strength.</p> <p>NES Natural Wood Folding Chairs are a snap to set-up or take down, and fit perfectly on our <a title="NES Folding Chair Cart" href="/en/nes-folding-chair-cart" target="_blank">NES Folding Chair Carts</a>. These chairs are also a breeze to clean&mdash;just a quick wipe with a cloth will clean most spills of the clear-coated wood. We&rsquo;ve currently got these chairs on back-order, with arrival expected for mid-June. We will be initially stocking these chairs in Toronto, and we&rsquo;ll be introducing them at $27.95/ea.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you have any questions about our new <a title="NES Natural Wood Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-natural-wood-folding-chair" target="_blank">NES Natural Wood Folding Chairs</a>, or you want some more information about our <a title="NES Reliable Mahogany Resin Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-mahogany-resin-folding-chair-4pcs" target="_blank">Mahogany Resin Folding Chairs</a>, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">drop us a line</a> and one of our sales reps will get right back to you!</p> </div> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-woodfc').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:106 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/favourite-finds-march Favourite Finds: March! <p>How has everyone&rsquo;s March been? It looks like we&rsquo;re finally getting into Spring weather in Toronto after what feels like a very long winter. Here at National Event Supply we&rsquo;ve been kicking it into high gear bringing in a wider range of <a title="New Plywood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-introduces-new-plywood-folding-tables" target="_blank">wood folding tables</a>, new <a title="Amuse Bouche Spoons and Forks" href="/en/new-products-small-amuse-bouche-spoon-and-fork" target="_blank">amuse bouche spoons and forks</a>, launched a <a title="New Website" href="/en/canadas-leading-party-and-event-rental-supplier-goes-bilingual" target="_blank">new website</a> that added smartphone capabilities, French translations, and easier access for event and party rental planners on the go, celebrated <a href="/en/celebrating-100-blog-posts" target="_blank">100 blog posts</a>, and exhibited at 3 tradeshows including the <a title="CRFA Show" href="/en/3-things-to-see-at-the-crfa-show" target="_blank">CRFA Show</a>, the <a title="CRA Prairie Show" href="/en/nes-at-the-2013-cra-prairie-regional-trade-show" target="_blank">2013 CRA Prairie Regional Trade Show</a> and the 2013 Quebexpo. We&rsquo;re not the only ones getting ready for summer&mdash;it looks like the blogosphere and event publications are also gearing up for the summer months. So let&rsquo;s check some of the best posts out.</p> <p>Special Events Magazine polled some of the top furniture rental companies across the United States to learn more about the types of furniture styles that seem to be flying out of rental warehouses today. To learn more, check out the article <a title="Top Trends in Event Furniture Rental" href="http://specialevents.com/rental/top-trends-event-furniture-rental" target="_blank">Top Trends in Event Furniture Rental</a>.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://specialevents.com/rental/top-trends-event-furniture-rental"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6390" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/04/event-furniture-rental.jpg" alt="Event Furniture Rental" width="294" height="350"></a></p> <p>The CRFA polled 350 professional chefs to identify what&rsquo;s hot in the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association&rsquo;s fourth annual Canadian Chef Survey. The full survey results detail the top 10 up and comer menu items for 2013, and the top 10 menu trends consumers will see in restaurants this year. To see the entire results document and view the top 10s, read CFRA&rsquo;s 2013 Chef Survey Shows Variety is the Trend in Canada&rsquo;s Restaurants.</p> <p align="center"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6391" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/04/variety-is-the-trend-in-canadas-restaurants.jpg" alt="Variety is the Trend In Canada's Restaurants" width="377" height="336"></p> <p>Getting more Facebook likes is definitely something you should be striving for, but getting Facebook shares is even better&mdash;because a share means your content is being passed around social networks and creating buzz for your business. Facebook marketing expert <a title="Mari Smith" href="https://twitter.com/marismith" target="_blank">Mari Smith</a>, along with <a title="Shortstack" href="http://www.shortstack.com/" target="_blank">Shortstack</a> created an infographic on the 14 ways to boost your content&rsquo;s visibility and viral sharing on Facebook. Get all the tips by <a title="Mari Smith Infographic" href="https://d2xcq4qphg1ge9.cloudfront.net/assets/175750/1337086/original_MariSmithInfographic.pdf" target="_blank">viewing the infographic</a>.</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://d2xcq4qphg1ge9.cloudfront.net/assets/175750/1337086/original_MariSmithInfographic.pdf"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6392" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/04/how-to-get-more-shares.jpg" alt="How To Get More Shares" width="469" height="267"></a></p> <p>RestaurantCentral.ca published a wonderful article on how even the best corporate strategy can and will fall short of its objectives if management poorly implements operational activities. To learn more about how the battle for competitive advantage can be won in the trenches, not the boardroom, check out the article <a title="Competitive Edge Through Outstanding Operations" href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/outstandingoperations.aspx" target="_blank">Achieving a Competitive Edge Through Outstanding Operations</a>.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/outstandingoperations.aspx"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6393" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/04/achieving-competitive-edge-through-operations.jpg" alt="Achieving a Competitive Edge Through Operations" width="512" height="312"></a></p> <p>With hiring new staff members on one of the many responsibilities business owners have, Inc Magazine reminds us of the 3 common red flags on resumes that we should be looking for when reviewing a potential hire. Check out the article to learn what those red flags are&mdash;<a title="3 Common Red Flags on Resumes" href="http://www.inc.com/julie-strickland/resume-mistakes-to-avoid.html?nav=pop" target="_blank">3 Common Red Flags on Resumes</a>.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.inc.com/julie-strickland/resume-mistakes-to-avoid.html?nav=pop"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6394" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/04/3-common-red-flags-on-resumes.jpg" alt="3 Common Red Flags on Resumes" width="489" height="230"></a></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Don&rsquo;t you just love all of these articles and ideas? Make sure to let us know if you find an article that resonates with you and we&rsquo;ll put it in the next month&rsquo;s round up. Have a great week everyone!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:105 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/nes-introduces-new-plywood-folding-tables NES Introduces New Plywood Folding Tables <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6396" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/04/woodrect.jpg" alt="NES Rectangular Wood Tables" width="200" height="200">Over the past few years we have seen increasing success with our NES Wood Folding Tables. As it is with most things, sales started slowly as people initially discovered that we had started stocking plywood folding tables. Sales continued increasing as people took a closer look at our product and discovered that we were selling a quality plywood table. As sales increased, we started getting requests from customers looking for plywood tables in other sizes. Up until recently, we were stocking 3/4" inch plywood folding tables in the following sizes in our Toronto, Vancouver, and Indianapolis warehouses:</p> <ul> <li>4-ft Rectangular Banquet Tables (30 inches wide)</li> <li>6-ft Rectangular Banquet Tables (30 inches wide)</li> <li>6-ft Rectangular Banquet Tables (30 inches wide)</li> <li>48 inch Round Tables</li> <li>60 inch Round Tables</li> <li>72 inch Round Tables</li> </ul> <p>Now, just in time for the busy spring season, we are pleased to announce that we have added a wide range of new wood tables to our inventory. Effective immediately, we are proud to offer the following plywood tables to our customers:</p> <ul> <li>8ft x 42 inch Folding Harvest Tables</li> <li>8ft x 18 inch Folding Training Tables</li> <li>60 inch Half Moon Folding Tables</li> <li>5ft Serpentine Tables (5ft inner diameter; 10ft outer diameter)</li> <li>Bar Topper for 5ft Serpentine Tables (15 inches wide)</li> </ul> <p>Just like all of our other plywood folding tables, our new tables feature 3/4 inch plywood that is up to 13 layers thick; grey, powder-coated, wishbone folding legs that are bolted through the tabletop for added durability; support rails bolted through the table top for added strength and PVC vinyl edging. Bull nosed aluminum edging is also available on a special order basis. With the exception of the 8ft Training tables, all items are available in both Vancouver and Toronto. The 8ft Training tables are currently only available in Toronto.</p> <p>After taking a look at our new tables after they arrived, the new table that we&rsquo;re most impressed with is our new 8ft x42 inch Folding Plywood Table. In some parts of the country this style of table is called a Harvest Table, but our tables are a durable plywood construction rather than a stressed oak construction. With 8ft Wood Banquet Tables, the 30 inch width can restrict the range of centerpieces that can be placed along the center of the tables by wedding and special event planners. The 42 inch width of our new folding tables allow for bigger centerpieces and makes family-style means more enjoyable. The additional width of the table requires that additional support is added. To that end we&rsquo;ve boxes the supports on the underside of the table.</p> <p>In addition to the round and rectangular tables that we are stocking in all three of our warehouses, we also stock bar-height tables in our Toronto warehouse. Otherwise known as cocktail, pedestal, or cruiser tables , these tables feature a &frac34; inch plywood top, a long (or short) chrome pole, and a 4-legged pedestal style table base. Currently, we are stocking 24 inch, 30 inch, and 36 inch round tabletops and 24 inch, 30 inch and 36 inch square tabletops. The tables are available as a package including your choice of tabletop and your choice of chrome pole. In addition, the pieces of the table can be purchased individually to allow you greater flexibility.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you&rsquo;d like more information about any of our wood tables, or if you&rsquo;re interested in receiving a quote, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:104 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/freshen-up-your-tables-and-chairs-with-national-event-supply Freshen up Your Tables and Chairs with National Event Supply <p>I've written a few blogs about how spring was coming. How it was almost here. How it was time to get ready for spring. Well spring is here. We've had several customers start putting orders in for the tables and chairs to replenish and add to their inventories. We've had new party rental stores purchase <a title="NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">White Resin Folding Chairs</a> so that they can compete with existing rental companies who already have these popular chairs. Event Rental companies are looking at our <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari Chairs</a> with their new lower pricing and choosing the colours that they think will rent.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6400" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/04/PFC-Glides-blog.jpg" alt="Plastic Folding Chair Glides" width="200" height="141">But not everything has to be new. If you've invested in our <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a>, and some of the chair glides have gone missing, give us a call. We've got chair feet in grey, white, black, and tan available in whatever quantity you're interested in for just $0.20/ea. The chair glides are exactly the same chair feet used by our factory on new chairs, and are relatively easy to pop on or off. The chair glides are round, and will work with any chair which has legs that are .75 inches in diameter.</p> <p>If you've had your <a title="NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chairs</a> for a couple of years, the padded seats may have seen better days. If the chair frame is still in good shape, why not just replace the chair pad? At $5.00/ea, it's a relatively inexpensive way to refresh your existing inventory and you can use the money you would have spent on replacement chairs expanding your inventory in other areas. The chair pads come in black and white and are available individually.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6401" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/04/Fabric-Chiavari-Chair-Cushions.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Cushions" width="200" height="200">On the <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari Chair</a> side of things, we stock fabric and vinyl chair cushions with Velcro ties in black, white, and ivory. If your cushions are looking a little ragged, replacements can be had for $5.00/ea for the fabric cushions and $7.50/ea for the vinyl. Investing in an alternative colour of cushion can provide choices to your customers who are looking at your venue or thinking about renting chairs for their special event.</p> <p><a title="Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">NES Reliable Round and Rectangular Tables</a> are incredibly strong, but sometimes they need a little love. We have multiple sizes of round table feet available if yours are missing or if they've seen better days. We also have replacement table clips which hold the tables legs when they are folded up. Replacement table feet and table clips are available in whatever quantity you are looking for at a price of $0.35/ea.</p> <p>Spring is all about renewal. Plants and animals that have been in hibernation or just eking out an existence waiting for the sun to come out and shine down are waking up and getting active. If you have any questions about how you can renew your inventories, or if you are interested in a quote for any of the products that I've listed, please don't hesitate to <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">drop us a line</a>.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:103 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/canadas-leading-party-and-event-rental-supplier-goes-bilingual Canada’s Leading Party and Event Rental Supplier Goes Bilingual! <h4>Revamped website adds smartphone capabilities, French translations and easier access for event and party rental planners on the go.</h4> <h4 align="right">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h4> <p>(Mississauga, ON) March 26 -National Event Supply, one of Canada&rsquo;s leading suppliers to the party and event rental industry, today announced the re-launch of their website, with improved usability for mobile users, and complete French translations for their Francophone customers. The revamped site offers visitors from the hospitality, food service, party rental, and event rental sectors a fresh look that is more focused on users&rsquo; needs.</p> <p>The redesigned website has a new user-friendly layout for touch-screen based devices like smartphones and tablets, enhanced product information and regularly updated content in the blog, and improved product pictures, in addition to a complete translation to French allowing for better service for their Francophone customers.</p> <p>"Our goal is to keep our customers as up-to-date as possible, as well as to provide more efficient service to our clients,&rdquo; said Dennis Heathcote, President of National Event Supply. &ldquo;Our latest website improvements are significant because we have made the website fully accessible to Francophones across Canada, allowing those who are more comfortable dealing with commercial activities in French to more effectively utilize our online offerings."</p> <p>Also added to National Event Supply&rsquo;s technological snapshot are capabilities for smartphone apps allowing for enhanced website compatibility through easy-to-maneuver smart devices. This comes as great news for planners and event rental professionals who are always on the go.</p> <p>&ldquo;In this day and age, it&rsquo;s important to place technology at the forefront of your strategic planning, and with the inclusion of a smartphone app and enhanced website, I think we&rsquo;ve set a benchmark within our industry,&rdquo; added Heathcote.</p> <p>For more information and to view the new website, please visit: <a title="National Event Supply" href="/en/" target="_blank">www.nationaleventsupply.com</a></p> <h4>About National Event Supply:</h4> <p>National Event Supply began as a home business retailing porcelain figurines in 1992. After expanding to provide commercial-quality products to the hospitality and food service sector, National Event Supply quickly became a one-stop shop for the party and event rental industry.</p> <p>Today, National Event Supply is a leading factory-direct wholesaler to the party and event rental, food service, and hospitality industry, focused on growth through delivering quality products at great value with excellent customer service, technology, and beneficial relationships with our customers.</p> <p>Canadian locations for National Event Supply include their main showroom and warehouse in Mississauga, as well as their warehouse facility in Vancouver. National Event Supply has also tapped into the American market with a location in Indianapolis.</p> <h4>Contact:</h4> <p>Chris Dabrowski, High Impact PR<br /> Toll Free: (888) 864-7912</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:102 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/celebrating-100-blog-posts Celebrating 100 Blog Posts <p>Although this isn&rsquo;t the 100th blog post (it&rsquo;s the 102nd), we wanted to mark the occasion of our 100th blog post. It&rsquo;s been a little over 2 years since we revised the website and introduced our blog. During that time, we&rsquo;ve introduced dozens of new products, travelled North America visiting trade shows from Vancouver to New Orleans and from Toronto to Las Vegas. All of which is incredible blogging material!</p> <h4>NEW PRODUCTS</h4> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6406" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/03/Mahogany-Resin-Folding-Chair-blog.jpg" alt="Mahogany Resin Folding Chair" width="300" height="450">Just recently, we&rsquo;ve introduced our <a title="NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-mahogany-resin-folding-chair-4pcs" target="_blank">Mahogany Resin Folding Chair</a> and our <a title="Polar White" href="/en/polar-white" target="_blank">Polar White Dinnerware</a>. Last fall, we added <a title="NEW Wing Bowls and Slanted Bowls" href="/en/new-wing-bowls-and-slanted-bowls" target="_blank">Wing Bowls</a> and <a title="New Products in Vancouver, Cruiser Tables in Stock in Toronto" href="/en/new-products-in-vancouver-cruiser-tables-in-stock-in-toronto" target="_blank">Wood Harvest Tables</a> at the request of customers who had a need for these products. Last summer we began offering our new <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Crystal Stemware</a> and <a title="Glass Stemware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">Glass Stemware</a> to great demand. The common denominator for all these products is that we introduced them in our blog before we managed to get individual product pages up. The blog is the perfect place get your first glance at our new <a title="Another New Chair Dolly!" href="/en/another-new-chair-dolly" target="_blank">Chiavari Chair Cart</a> and our new <a title="New Products: Small Amuse Bouche Spoon and Fork" href="/en/new-products-small-amuse-bouche-spoon-and-fork" target="_blank">amuse bouche fork and spoon</a>.</p> <p>In the future, we&rsquo;ll continue introducing our new products on our blog. In addition, we&rsquo;ll be providing information about our existing products, like our beautiful selection of Champagne Fountains, Chocolate Fountains, and Cupcake Stands. We&rsquo;ll also be doing more videos showing how strong our products are by show just what it takes to destroy them.</p> <h4>NEW LANGUAGE</h4> <p>We teased a French version of our website about a month ago. Now we ready to launch it! We&rsquo;re initially launching the product pages first, and we hope to add translated versions of blog articles within a day of the English language blog article being posted. The translation of the website is all due to the hard work of our French sales rep Stephanie Loiselle. She has put long hours into first translating the website and then fixing any errors I may have introduced pulling the pages together. Merci Beaucoup, Stephanie!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We&rsquo;re going to be at Quebexpo on March 26 and 27. If you&rsquo;re interested in getting a quote for any of our products, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:101 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/nes-at-the-2013-cra-prairie-regional-trade-show NES at the 2013 CRA Prairie Regional Trade Show <p>This past weekend I had the pleasure of exhibiting at the 2013 CRA Prairie Regional Trade Show in Saskatoon. Because we are still pretty much in the thick of winter for many parts of Canada, I flew into Saskatoon on Thursday just to make sure I wouldn&rsquo;t have any weather related issues getting to the Prairieland Exhibition Centre and getting set up in time for the show.</p> <p>I made it with no issues although I will admit it was pretty darn cold and there was lots of snow everywhere. I met up for dinner with our National Event Supply Western Canada sales team at our usual haunt, <a title="Chianti's Cafe" href="http://chianticafe.ca/saskatoon-index.htm" target="_blank">Chianti&rsquo;s Caf&eacute;</a> on Idylwild and 22st St East, which is just a few short blocks from our Radisson Hotel Saskatoon. Here I thought it was the only location that Chianti&rsquo;s Caf&eacute; had&mdash;it turns out they have 7 restaurants in Calgary, Edmonton, and Saskatoon. And from how busy it was on Thursday, we can definitely say the food is always great.</p> <p>Friday morning we woke up to a light snowfall and only -12C and headed over to the Prairieland Exhibition Hall so we could beat the rush of other exhibitors who would all be trying to get in through the single truck door that entered the Hall. For the 1st time ever Will decided to have all his equipment trucked in and our show skids were delivered by a 53ft trailer rather than try to trailer it all from Red Deer. This was a great decision as everything went quite smoothly (at least on the move in) and we were all set up by early in the afternoon.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6409" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/03/pipe-band.jpg" alt="Pipe Band" width="320" height="240">On Saturday morning we all headed back to the Exhibition Hall in time for the 96th Highlanders Bag Pipe and Drum band to open the show. While it took some time for the rental stores to make it to the back of the hall where we were exhibiting, within the first hour we started to have attendees stop by. Keith Andrews, the President of CRA Saskatchewan and Prairieland Rental Centre in Regina stopped by and was pleased to hear we were giving away a <a title="NES Reliable Bar-Height Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair" target="_blank">Black Folding Bar Height Chair</a> to all attendees that met with us at the show. At last year`s show we gave out one of our very popular <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">Tall Folding Cocktail Tables</a> so this was a great way for the customers to get exposed to some of our more popular plastic folding tables and chairs. As we went through the day I could tell those that did get a free Tall Folding Cocktail Table last year, definitely remembered us.</p> <p>As in prior years, Brian from <a title="Handy Special Events" href="http://hse.sohandy.com/" target="_blank">Handy Special Events</a> stopped by to check out our product display. He was particularly impressed with the look and feel of our new <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity line</a> of Crystal Wine Glasses and our always popular <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Resin Chiavari Chairs</a> which feature a steel core for enhanced durability and strength. He also spent a fair bit of time examining our new improved <a title="NES Rectangular Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">plywood folding tables</a>. Our new wood folding tables feature 13 layers of plywood, Canadian hardwood for the underside rails, bolts through table top construction and 1.2mm thick steel tubing for leg frame structure all providing a durable and strong wood folding table. I could see Brian was giving our wood folding tables a serious look over.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6411" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/03/booth-saskatoon.jpg" alt="Our Booth in Saskatoon" width="320" height="240">This was our 3rd year of exhibiting at the Prairie show and each time we meet with more new Customers from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. I find it amazing how far our Prairie friends are willing to drive to support the event and attend the evening dinner and festivities. The show finished at 4pm which gave us a very short amount of time to get packed up and ready for the evening dinner and entertainment. It's always great to get together with our old and new friends and relax with a nice glass of wine and a hearty roast beef supper!</p> <p>Jeff Campbell the CRA National President (and President of <a title="St. Thomas Rent-All" href="http://www.stthomasrentall.com/" target="_blank">St. Thomas Rent-All</a>) was on hand to take part in the festivities as well as update everyone on what the CRA National organization is working on for the benefit of members and associate members. One of the programs that Jeff announced was the ability for Members and Associate Members to have a professional PR firm (High Impact Public Relations) help publish a newsworthy subject to the marketplace. High Impact PR was instrumental in getting the message out to the community of St. Thomas, Ontario for Jeff`s step up to become the President of <a title="Canadian Rental Association" href="http://crarental.org/" target="_blank">Canadian Rental Association</a>. Jeff is now a celebrity in the community and he has seen a rise in the number of visits to his store which is definitely a plus for his winter business.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We're heading to St Hyacinthe, Quebec for Quebexpo next week. This is our last trade show of the season, and we hope to see you there. If you haven't been able to get to a trade show to see us, why not check out our <a title="Get your Free Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/request-your-free-catalogue" target="_blank">new catalogue</a>?</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:100 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-strong-are-8-ft-plastic-folding-tables How Strong are 8-ft Plastic Folding Tables? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6413" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/bag-of-questions-250.jpg" alt="Bag of Questions" width="250" height="233">Welcome to our 100th Blog Entry! To honour this momentous occasion, we've put together a stress test video for our <a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/8ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">8-ft Rectangular Plastic Folding Table</a>. It's been about two months since we posted our last <a title="How Strong are your Tall NES Reliable Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables?" href="/en/how-strong-are-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-tables" target="_blank">stress test video blog</a> on our <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">Tall NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table</a>. Plastic folding rectangular tables are a staple of the rental industry, and the 8-ft is far and away the most popular size for our rental customers and our banquet hall customers. NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables are commercial grade tables, and, as you can see from the video, are capable of holding an incredible amount of weight!</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6jbOqSNGxQA" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Now that you've see just how strong our <a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/8ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">8-ft Rectangular Plastic Folding Table</a> are, if you have any questions about them, please feel free to <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact one of our fantastic sales reps</a>. They would love to answer any questions about our Plastic Folding Tables or any of our other products!</p> </div> <p>Image courtesy of Grant Cochrane / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:99 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/on-drinking-summer-drinks-on-the-patio On Drinking Summer Drinks on the Patio <p>The snow is quickly receding here in Toronto, as sunny days, rain, and temperatures in the high single digits are all doing their part to eliminate snow piles. Any day now, I expect the trees out front of our building will start budding, and the heaters will be turned off. Sure, we haven't even had Easter yet, but the evidence is out there&mdash;winter is ending!</p> <h3>Tradeshows</h3> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6416" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/03/crfa_show_logo.jpg" alt="CRFA Show Logo" width="195" height="173">Winter is not the only thing ending, the NES trade show season is coming to a close, with the Prairie Regional Trade Show and Quebexpo the only shows remaining. We've been to BC for a couple of trade shows, Las Vegas for The Rental Show, and exhibited at The CRFA Show in Toronto again this year. The trade show team had a great time seeing everyone at all of the shows. The trade shows that we do are always an opportunity to go out and see people that we wouldn't be able to see in our offices, and to let them examine and touch our myriad of products. Plus, the trade show team often takes sample products out on the road to get feedback from our customers. If we saw you at any of the shows we exhibited at, we'd just like to thank you for stopping by and if you didn't manage to see us, we hope we'll see you next year!</p> <h3>It's almost Patio Time</h3> <p>Today has been a grey day, and with the time change, things have been a little subdued. But that hasn't stopped me from closing my eyes and imaging that I'm sitting on a patio, drinking a beer, and catching some sun. And as it just so happens, we have three things that can make patio time great.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6190" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/bistro.jpg" alt="NES Reliable White Bistro Chair" width="200" height="300">National Event Supply has stocked our <a title="NES Reliable Bistro Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-bistro-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Bistro Chairs</a> in black and white for over 5 years now. These chairs are similar to the Grosfillex Miami Bistro Chair, but feature a more elegant back and different colour choices. It's a comfortable chair, suitable for lazy afternoons on a patio, or around a table at an outdoor wedding. The NES Reliable Bistro Chair is incredibly strong and features legs that won't do the splits regardless of the surface the chair is on. They're easy to keep clean and a favourite for outdoor weddings and on patios from Victoria to St John's. We've currently got a large supply of the chairs in both black and white in our Toronto Warehouse, and they are ready to ship from coast to coast.</p> <p>Now that you've got seating for your customers, it's time to look at glassware. National Event Supply has our inexpensive <a title="Eclisse Glassware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">Eclisse glass stemware</a> that would perfect for any patio parties. Our Eclisse line includes everything from 5oz Champagne Flutes to 14oz Beer Glasses. If your customers are more interested in wine, there's three sizes of wine glass to meet your needs. So whether you're serving a nice Chablis or a fine microbrew, National Event Supply has the glassware that you need to slake your customers' thirst.</p> <p>Finally, National Event Supply has a new product that we're proud to announce for 2013, Sol. Sol is a G2V spectral class star, with a diameter of 1,392,684 km. It's an almost perfect sphere of hot plasma and magnetic fields, and is the perfect companion to a cold beer on the patio. Due to the cloud cover and drizzle, Sol is not available in the lower mainland of Vancouver.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you haven't started planning for your summer, now is the time. If you've got any questions about any of our products, please don't hesitate to <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>. We' always happy to answer any questions that you may have.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:98 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-products-small-amuse-bouche-spoon-and-fork New Products: Small Amuse Bouche Spoon and Fork <p>New Product Spring 2013 continues here at National Event Supply. So far this spring, we've introduced our New Folding Pedestal Table, our new wood Serpentine Tables, our new Wood 60inch Half-Moon tables, our new Wood Harvest Tables, and our new <a title="Polar White Dinnerware" href="/en/polar-white" target="_blank">Polar White Dinnerware</a>. The products just keep coming as containers arrive at our facilities in Vancouver and Toronto. And we're still not done. We have new colours of <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Plastic Folding Chairs</a> coming including Wedding White on White, Royal Blue on Grey and Black on Grey. Finally, we have some new Natural Wood Folding Chairs on order.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6421" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/03/Amuse-Bouche-Spoon.jpg" alt="Large Amuse Bouche Spoon" width="240" height="118">Recently we took delivery of some cutlery that we had eagerly been awaiting: a Small Amuse Bouche Fork and a Small Amuse Bouche Spoon. Amuse Bouch Spoons and Forks are meant for single bite hors, d'ouevres. Unlike appetizers which customers order, Amuse Bouch or "mouth amusers" tend to be the chef's choice and provide a glimpse into the chef's technique and style. We've had a large Amuse Bouche Spoon in inventory since last spring. It's 5.25 inches long by 1.625 inches wide by 1.625 inches tall with a bowl roughly the same size as a tablespoon. It has been popular with several of our customers, and has been a nice alternative to our <a title="Porcelain Wonton Spoon" href="/en/wonton-soup-spoon-a0320" target="_blank">Porcelain Wonton Spoon</a>. However, several of our customers asked if we had a smaller version of the spoon, and whether we had a smaller amuse bouch fork. We didn't at the time, but we do now.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6422" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/03/small-amuse-bouche.jpg" alt="Small Amuse Bouche" width="600" height="208"></p> <p>The Small Amuse Bouche Spoon is 3.625 inches by 1.125 inches by 1.25 inches and has a bowl that is somewhere in size between a Mocca Spoon and a Teaspoon. It's ideal for that perfect little morsel that highlight your chef's ability to pack flavour and texture into a little bundle of joy. The Small Amuse Bouche Fork is 4.375 inches by 1 inch by 1.25 inches with tines that are 1.25 inches long. They are somewhere in size between a cake fork and a salad/dessert fork. If your chef wants to show off his ability to prepare small, savoury pieces of meat to awaken your customer's tastebuds, this is the utensil to serve them on. All of our amuse bouche spoons and forks are made of 18/10 Stainless Steel meaning they will keep their shine through use, washing, drying and storage. They are available by the dozen and are attractively priced.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you have any questions about our amuse bouche spoons, any of our other new products, or anything else, please don't hesitate to <a title="Ask us a Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:97 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/favourite-finds-february Favourite Finds: February! <p>February was a busy month for National Event Supply &ndash; with multiple containers arriving at our Vancouver and Toronto warehouses containing many products including our <a title="NES Wood Cruiser Tables" href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">NES Wood Cruiser Tables</a> as well as having our largest presence ever at the <a title="The Rental Show" href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">2013 Rental Show</a> in Las Vegas. It's also been a big month in the hospitality, party rental and food service industries so check out the articles below for a round up of some of the biggest articles of the month.</p> <p>In an age of convenience, it comes as no surprise that wanting a little bit of everything has bled into the event and catering industries. Special Events Magazine wrote a fantastic article showcasing the response a number of caterers have shown to the new 'a la carte' wedding menu trend. It seems today's bridal couples are upping the requirements of caterers wanting numerous different ethnicities and foods instead of one common food heritage. Check out <a title="Caterers Respond to a la Carte Weddings" href="http://specialevents.com/catering/caterers-respond-la-carte-wedding-menu-trend" target="_blank">the article</a> to hear more about the different responses to the rise in 'a la carte' requests with creativity, service and presentation.</p> <p align="center"><a title="Caterers Respond to a la Carte Weddings" href="http://specialevents.com/catering/caterers-respond-la-carte-wedding-menu-trend" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6425" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/03/caterers-respond-to-ala-carte-weddings.jpg" alt="Caterers Respond to a la Carte Weddings" width="285" height="354"></a></p> <p>Today's human resources requirements are upping the ante for many businesses making it hard for the solely owned, or independently operated businesses such as event rental companies, caterers, and restaurants to compete in finding top talent. Rental Management Magazine wrote a wonderful article to address this challenge by including practical tips including evaluating an applicant against four general levels of motivation in finding a job. To read the rest of the tips, check out <a title="Finding Top Talent" href="http://www.rentalmanagementmag.com/Article/tabid/670/smid/1276/ArticleID/17831/reftab/685/t/Default.aspx" target="_blank">the article</a> to learn how to not only find top talent but attract them as well.</p> <p align="center"><a title="Finding Top Talent" href="http://www.rentalmanagementmag.com/Article/tabid/670/smid/1276/ArticleID/17831/reftab/685/t/Default.aspx" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6426" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/03/Finding-Top-Talent.jpg" alt="Finding Top Talent" width="349" height="345"></a></p> <p>It seems that new and beneficial technology tools are being invented every day. Canadian Rental Service wrote an article on new online tools that could help those in the rental service industry improve their website. Not only does the article showcase some cool new tools that could significantly improve customer service on your website, it also offers tips for improving web experience, leading to greater customer retention and competitive differentiation. Check out <a title="Online Tools to Improve Your Rental Service Website" href="http://www.canadianrentalservice.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=2829&amp;Itemid=132" target="_blank">the article</a> to learn more tips and tricks to engage your website as a powerful tool to exploit new and unfound business.</p> <p align="center"><a title="Online Tools to Improve Your Rental Service Website" href="http://www.canadianrentalservice.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=2829&amp;Itemid=132" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6427" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/03/Online-Tools-to-Improve-Your-Rental-Service-Website.jpg" alt="Online Tools to Improve Your Rental Service Website" width="492" height="327"></a></p> <p>Ask any marketer out there and you'll get notoriously mixed reviews on buying email lists to gain new subscribers. But if you can't buy a list to help garner additional followers, what can you do? Check out <a title="How to Gain Subscribers Without Buying Email Lists" href="http://www.marketingprofs.com/articles/2013/10205/how-to-gain-subscribers-without-buying-email-lists" target="_blank">this article</a> from MarketingProfs on how to gain subscribers without buying email lists.</p> <p align="center"><a title="How to Gain Subscribers Without Buying Email Lists" href="http://www.marketingprofs.com/articles/2013/10205/how-to-gain-subscribers-without-buying-email-lists" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6428" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/03/How-to-Gain-Subscribers-Without-Buying-Email-Lists.jpg" alt="How to Gain Subscribers Without Buying Email Lists" width="473" height="317"></a></p> <p>Ensuring your operating costs are sound is becoming more and more of a challenge due to increasing costs, bargain seeking and socially connected customers. Restaurant Central wrote a blog post on how to reduce inventory control losses at your restaurant which stated the average bar or restaurant is losing 10% of its beverages and 15% of its food to variance and shrinkage&mdash;crippling and unsustainable losses. Read the rest of the <a title="How to Reduce Inventory and Control Losses" href="http://restaurantcentral.ca/Howtoreduceinventorycontrollosses.aspx" target="_blank">blog post</a> to learn more about what to do to reduce inventory control losses.</p> <p align="center"><a title="How to Reduce Inventory and Control Losses" href="http://restaurantcentral.ca/Howtoreduceinventorycontrollosses.aspx" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6429" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/03/How-to-Reduce-Inventory-and-Control-Losses.jpg" alt="How to Reduce Inventory and Control Losses" width="629" height="298"></a></p> <p>To round off our post, I thought a little social media humour would lighten everyone's day a little bit. Marketo created an infographic on the buzzwords the social media marketer seems to encounter which is sure to provide some amusement and laughs to your day &ndash; I present to you the social marketer&rsquo;s <a title="Social Marketers Twictionary Infographic" href="http://blog.marketo.com/blog/2013/02/social-marketers-twictionary-infographic.html" target="_blank">urban twictionary</a>. "What can I say? I'm attwicted."</p> <p align="center"><a title="Social Marketers Twictionary Infographic" href="http://blog.marketo.com/blog/2013/02/social-marketers-twictionary-infographic.html" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6430" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/03/Social-Marketers-Twictionary-Infographic.jpg" alt="Social Marketers Twictionary Infographic" width="600" height="328"></a></p> <p>Have a great week and be sure to check back next month for our monthly round up of articles!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:96 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/3-things-to-see-at-the-crfa-show 3 Things to see at the CRFA Show! <p><a href="http://tradeshows.restaurantscanada.org/"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6416" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/03/crfa_show_logo.jpg" alt="CRFA Show Logo" width="195" height="173"></a>The National Event Supply Trade Show Team is gearing up for our only local show of the season, the CRFA Show at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto. The CRFA Show is a great opportunity for restaurants, caterers, and others within the foodservice industry to take a look at our <a title="Porcelain Dinnerware" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">porcelain dinnerware</a>, our <a title="Cutlery" href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">stainless steel cutlery</a>, our <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">crystal</a> and <a title="Glass Stemware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">glass stemware</a>, and our many great <a title="Platters and Bowls" href="/en/serveware" target="_blank">service pieces</a>. It's also a great time to do a little comparison shopping and understand why our customers are thrilled with our pricing on our fantastic line-up of products. While the team will be spending the majority of their time helping visitors to our booth (1911), they've put together a list of three things that they're excited to see while at the show. Here they are in no particular order!</p> <p>The first thing that the team is excited to see is the competition at the Flair Festival Stage. If you've ever seen the movie Cocktail with Tom Cruise, then you have an idea what flair bartending is. If not, check out the video below to see one of the competitors in the World Flair Bartending Championships. In addition to the World Flair Bartending Championships, there's flair tandem shows and the TFL Pro Championship which features the best Flair bartenders in Canada. For more information, check out this schedule!</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_P18oFkGsTM" width="420" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>The second thing that the trade show team is excited to see is a booth for a company from Georgia called <a title="High Road Craft Ice Cream and Sorbet" href="http://highroadcraft.com/" target="_blank">High Road Craft Ice Cream and Sorbet</a>. We're all big fans of ice cream at National Event Supply, and we're interested in seeing what they have to offer. From the looks of their website, they've got some interesting flavours going on. Personally, I'm hoping they have Red Berries and Prosecco Sorbet to try, but when it comes to ice cream, anything is good. High Road Craft Ice Cream and Sorbet will be exhibiting in booth 817.</p> <p><a href="http://highroadcraft.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6433" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/high-road-craft-ice-cream-and-sorbet.jpg" alt="High Road Ice Cream and Sorbet" width="600" height="630"></a></p> <p>The third booth that we're interested in checking out is a little cheesy&mdash;but who doesn't love cheese?!? The <a title="Springbank Cheese Company" href="http://www.springbankcheese.ca/" target="_blank">Springbank Cheese Company</a> has retail locations in Alberta and Ontario and also sell their high-quality cheeses over the internet. Through these channels they sell over 700 different kinds of cheese in sizes ranging from 20 grams to 35 kilograms. While I'm more of a Havarti and Mild Cheddar man, they've got all the cheeses that the cool kids crave like gorgonzola and roquefort. The Springbank Cheese Company will be exhibiting in booth 905.</p> <p><a href="http://www.springbankcheese.ca/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6434" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/Springbank-cheese-company.jpg" alt="Springbank Cheese Company" width="600" height="600"></a></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>With so many great companies exhibiting at the show, and so many wonderful things to see, we hope that you'll set aside a little time to come see us in Booth 1911 and take a look at all we have to offer. If you can't make it to the show, why not request a <a title="Catalogue Request Form" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/request-your-free-catalogue" target="_blank">catalogue</a> and see what we have to offer?</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:95 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-products-in-vancouver-cruiser-tables-in-stock-in-toronto New Products in Vancouver, Cruiser Tables in Stock in Toronto <p>Spring continues to roll on here at National Event Supply. We received containers at both our Vancouver and Toronto warehouses and in each case they brought us products that we didn't have in stock. At our Toronto Warehouse, we received a shipment of wood cruiser tables, and at our Vancouver location we received three new wood tables: NES Wood Serpentine Folding Tables, 5-ft NES Wood Half-Moon Folding Tables, and 8-ft NES Wood Folding Harvest Tables.</p> <p><a class="lbox-blog2013rentalshow" title="Wood Cruiser High and Low Comparison" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/WoodCruiserHighandLowComparisonL.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1964" title="Wood Cruiser High and Low Comparison" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/WoodCruiserHighandLowComparison.jpg" alt="Wood Cruiser High and Low Comparison" width="300" height="450"></a>We've had <a title="NES Wood Cruiser Tables" href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">NES Wood Cruiser Tables</a> in our Toronto for almost two years now. Available in three sizes (24 inch, 30 inch, and 36 inch), two shapes (square and round), and two heights (29 inch and 42.5 inch), you can mix and match the qualities you want to get the tables that you need. Each table set comes with the desired table top size and shape, the pole that you need for the table height you want, a steel connector which gets screwed to the underside of the table top and a base with adjustable feet and a polished top. All of the piece can be bought seperately, and if you want both tall poles and short poles, we can do that to. We'll be filling backorders as the week goes on, so if you interested in getting some of these tables for your summer weddings, you should act now.</p> <p>In Vancouver, we will be receiving three new wood tables which we have never stocked in any of our warehouses. The first of these is a 60 inch half-moon table. This is basically a 60 inch diameter table that is cut in half. These are commercial quality tables, that feature super-strong steel legs, and Canadian plywood tops. The legs on the table are narrower than on a standard 60 inch diameter and are located along the straight edge of the half-circle. Like our other wood tables, the <a title="NES 60" href="/en/60-nes-half-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">NES 60 Inch Wood Half-Moon Folding Tables</a> feature legs and support beams that are bolted through the table top. We'll be getting some of these tables in our Toronto warehouse in the next couple of weeks, and as soon as I have some pictures I'll be posting them to Twitter and Facebook!</p> <p>The second table we'll be receiving in Vancouver is our new <a title="NES Wood Serpentine Folding Tables" href="/en/5-ft-nes-wood-serpentine-table" target="_blank">NES Wood Serpentine Folding Tables</a>. These tables have an out diameter of 10 feet and an inner diameter of five feet. Again, these tables are commercial grade with grey steel legs and Canadian plywood tops. The legs and support beams are bolted through the top for extra strength and the table top is clear-coated to keep it looking great. We'll also be getting some NES Wood Serpentine Tables in our Toronto Warehouse in the next couple of weeks and I'll be posting pictures of this fantastic table as soon as I have them.</p> <p>The final table is going to be a Vancouver exclusive for the next month or two. We've been asked by customers for a wider "harvest" table, and we've managed to get our factory to produce one that we're happy with. With a wider table, you need to make sure that the supports and legs can handle the extra weight. The <a title="NES Wood Harvest Folding Table" href="/en/8-ft-x-42-nes-wood-rectangle-harvest-table" target="_blank">NES Wood Harvest Folding Table</a> can handle the extra weight with no problems. It features enhanced supports to keep the table stable even under the heaviest loads. The table itself is 96 inches long and 42 inches wide, allowing for additional table room during family-style meals.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in learning more about any of these tables, or any of our other products, please don't hesitate to <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</p> </div> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-blog2013rentalshow').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:94 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/nes-at-the-2013-rental-show NES at the 2013 Rental Show! <p>I've finally had a chance to sit down and summarize our amazing week at <a title="The Rental Show" href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">The Rental Show</a> 2013 which took place last week at the Sands Convention Center in gorgeous Las Vegas, Nevada.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blog2013rentalshow" title="Paris Hotel and Casino" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/paris-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4620" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/paris-b.jpg" alt="Paris Hotel and Casino" width="300" height="222"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blog2013rentalshow" title="Bellagio Hotel and Casino Fountain" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/bellagio-fountain-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4622" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/bellagio-fountain-b.jpg" alt="Bellagio Hotel and Casino Fountain" width="300" height="222"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">Paris Hotel and Casino</td> <td align="center">Bellagio Hotel and Casino</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>Our trip began the day after a massive snow storm hit eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. Our home base in Toronto had more than 18 inches of snow while the Newark and New York City regions had 6 to 8 inches of the white stuff. While it wasn't snowing on Saturday, our departure was not exactly uneventful. Due to the massive storm, all of Friday's travellers were still in the airport waiting to depart. And planes that were normally in the air flying, were stuck on the ground under several inches of snow. After about five hours, which seemed like an eternity, our plane was finally brought to the gate and we departed snowy Toronto for sunny Las Vegas.</p> <p>This year was our 8th year of exhibiting at the ARA Rental Show and we had our biggest booth ever. At 20ft x 30ft it was one of the larger booths in the Party and Special Event section of the show floor and we were right in the thick of the action. We were right beside Ben Shipper and his company <a title="EES" href="http://www.eventequipment.com/" target="_blank">EES</a> (also known as Event Equipment Sales) from Chicago. Just a couple of booths away was another leader in our field, <a title="Palmer Snyder" href="http://www.palmersnyder.com/" target="_blank">Palmer Snyder</a>. Both of these companies are first class organizations that we are strive to emulate, both in the quality of our products and the level of our service that we offer. We spent all day Sunday setting up our booth so we could display all our products in the best light possible.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5" align="center"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blog2013rentalshow" title="Ben Shipper visiting the NES Booth" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/booth1-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4630" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/booth1-b.jpg" alt="Ben Shipper visiting the NES Booth" width="300" height="225"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blog2013rentalshow" title="Dennis and Bill Talking with Booth Visitors" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/booth2-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4632" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/booth2-b.jpg" alt="Bill and Dennis Talking to Booth Visitors" width="300" height="225"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">Ben Shipper visiting the NES Booth</td> <td align="center">Bill and Dennis Talking to Booth Visitors</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>During the 3 days of the Rental Show we saw many of our current customers and had the pleasure of meeting with many new people. Laura and Bruce from <a title="Allied Equipment Rental" href="http://www.alliedrentall.com/" target="_blank">Allied Equipment Rental</a> in Michigan were very pleased to see us again after missing last year&rsquo;s Rental Show, and were interested in adding to their inventory of <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">Tall Folding Cocktail Tables</a> and <a title="NES Reliable Bar-Height Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair" target="_blank">Folding Counter Height Bar Chairs</a>. We first met Bruce and Laura more than 2 years ago and they are seeing lots of customer interest in the NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables and Chairs that they have in their inventory.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6450" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/chiavari-chair-stress-test.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Stress Test" width="300" height="398">Early in this year&rsquo;s show, a lot of customers told us about how impressed they were with the quality and durability of the products we have to offer. We have talked extensively about the weight capacity of our <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Resin Chiavari Chairs</a> and regularly tell our Customers they will easily support 500lbs of weight. In December, we decided to put this claim to the ultimate test and placed more than 1,000lbs on one of our Silver Resin Chiavari chairs. The chair came through with flying colours. So we were very happy to have Brian from <a title="Handy Special Events" href="http://hse.sohandy.com/" target="_blank">Handy Special Events</a> in Saskatoon bring Shelby from <a title="Over the Top Tents and Events" href="http://www.overthetoptents.com/" target="_blank">Over the Top Tents &amp; Events</a> of Eagle River, Alaska to our booth to show him our Resin Chiavari chairs. Brian purchased our Gold Resin Chiavari chairs in the summer of 2011 and was so pleased with how they have performed for Handy Special Events, that he was selling our Resin Chiavari chairs to Shelby without any help from any of Bill, Diana, Jonathan or myself. What a great customer and product testimonial!</p> <p>We also saw quite a few customers from California who were impressed with the quality of our new plywood folding tables. As many party rental customers know, California is a highly competitive market with many party rental suppliers in a race to provide the best and lowest possible price for their products. As they have aggressively reduced the sales prices for their products they have also been reducing the quality and durability of the products they sell such that many of them are no longer rental tough products.</p> <p>With our bigger expanded booth we had a larger selection of our product lineup including all our newest table top items such as our <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal Stemware</a>, our <a title="Eclisse Glassware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">Eclisse Wine Glasses</a>, our new <a title="Polar White" href="/en/polar-white" target="_blank">Polar White dinnerware</a> line, our 3 different sized Wing Bowls and Sloped Bowls along with our tried and tested <a title="Quadrato" href="/en/quadrato" target="_blank">Quadrato</a> and <a title="Ovali" href="/en/ovali" target="_blank">Ovali</a> dinnerware lines. Having all of these products available gave our rental customers an excellent opportunity to check out what we have available and make decisions about adding these highly durable porcelain products to their inventory in the spring.</p> <p>At times we were so busy in our booth, we had 2 or 3 customers waiting to speak with one of our 4 staff. It looks like we may need to seriously consider bringing another staff member for the 2014 Rental Show. If you weren't able to get to the show and you'd like to get a copy of our new catalogue, please fill out <a title="Catalogue Request Form" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/request-your-free-catalogue" target="_blank">this form</a> and we would be happy to send one out to you asap.</p> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-blog2013rentalshow').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:93 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/springtime-smells-like-containers-full-of-chairs Springtime Smells like Containers Full of Chairs <p>Late February, right after <a title="The Rental Show" href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">The Rental Show</a> is when things start hopping here at National Event Supply. We've been so busy that even with the Family Day long weekend, we haven't done a write-up about our time at the show. We had a great time meeting new people from all over the United States and Canada. From Alaska to Texas and from California to New Brunswick, we talked to a lot of great folks who were interested in our fantastic products. But I'll let Dennis tell you all about it later this week or early next.</p> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/03/Mahogany-Resin-Folding-Chair-blog.jpg" alt="Mahogany Resin Folding Chair" width="300" height="450"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>As a stocking warehouse, we always try to keep products in stock so that if you have an emergency and need 100 tables in Ottawa the next day, we can get them to you. Springtime always means big buys in our popular <a title="Chairs" href="/en/chairs" target="_blank">chair</a> and <a title="Tables" href="/en/tables" target="_blank">table</a> lines. Today we got a load of <a title="NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs</a> and our new Folding Pedestal Tables. In addition to the normal White Wedding Resin Folding Chairs and our increasingly popular Black Resin Folding Chairs, we received our initial shipment of our NEW Mahogany Resin Folding Chairs.</p> <p>Our NEW Mahogany Resin Folding Chairs are the same shade of Mahogany as our <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-mahogany-resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Mahogany Resin Chiavari Chairs</a>. The are as strong as our White Resin Folding Chairs and can pass the <a title="White Resin Folding Chair Stress Test" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-white-resin-folding-chair-hold" target="_blank">same stress tests</a> that our white resin folding chairs passed with flying colours. The Mahogany Resin Folding Chairs have a mahogany resin frame with a black padded seat for added comfort. The Mahogany Resin Folding Chair is an attractive alternative to the standard white resin folding chair and would work well as seating for an event or around a table.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you're interested in learning more about our NEW NES Reliable Mahogany Resin Folding Chair or about any of our other fine products, please don't hesitate to <a title="Ask us a Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:92 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-rental-show-website-re-design-et-une-autre-langue The Rental Show, Website Re-Design, et une autre langue <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6455" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/the-rental-show-logo-300.jpg" alt="The Rental Show" width="300" height="300">It's that time of year again. That's right, it's time for <a title="The Rental Show" href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">The Rental Show</a> in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada. The National Event Supply Trade Show Team managed to fly out of snow-bound Toronto on Saturday, only 5 and half hours later than they'd planned and got to The Sands Expo and Convention Centre to set up our booth. This year, we have the biggest booth we've ever had and it's filled with our fantastic <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a>, our durable <a title="NES Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">NES Wood Tables</a>, and several new product lines like our <a title="Eclisse Glassware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">Eclisse</a> and <a title="Copa Glassware" href="/en/copa-glassware" target="_blank">Copa</a> Glassware and our <a title="Polar White" href="/en/polar-white" target="_blank">Polar White</a> dinnerware. Our NES Trade Show Team will be on hand to help answer any questions that you may have and to show you all the great features of our many products. So, if you're in Las Vegas for the show, head on down to booth 4072 and talk to Dennis, Diana, Bill, or Jonathan and find out why you always win with National Event Supply!</p> <p>We've been working on our website revamp for the past 3 months, and have finally managed to get things tested and up on our live site. We've gotten rid of the bright green sidebars from the previous version, and have updated the base to make the website more friendly for touchscreen based devices like the Apple iPhone and iPad, the Blackberry Playbook, the Microsoft Surface, and Android based phones and tables. With the new website framework, you'll be able to see larger pictures of our products by clicking on links or the picture itself. We think we've gotten most of the bugs out, but if you do run into any, please do let us know!</p> <p>While we achieved our goal of making the website for touchscreen/mobile device, we're still in the process of making our website bilingual. We're currently working on putting together a French version of our website, complete with all the bells and whistles. Stephanie has put together translations of all of our website pages, and we hope to be able to launch the French version of the website by the end of February. We'll be updating our blog, our <a title="Twitter" href="http://www.twitter.com/natleventsupply" target="_blank">twitter feed</a>, and our <a title="Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/nationaleventsupply" target="_blank">facebook friends</a> when the French version of the site goes live.</p> <p>As always if you're interested in a quote for any of our products, or you simply have a question, please feel free to <a title="Ask us a Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">drop us a line</a>. Just as a reminder, February 18th is Family Day in Ontario, and as such we will be closed that day. Our Ontario-based shipping partners will also be closed that day, so if you are looking for products that week you may want to get your order in early.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:91 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-in-vancouver National Event Supply in Vancouver <p>As one of Canada&rsquo;s leading Party Rental suppliers, we try to make sure that we have sales representation from coast to coast across Canada. To help us with sales representation we signed a strategic sales agreement with <a title="AE Sales Group" href="http://www.aesalesgroup.com/" target="_blank">AE Sales Group</a> 2 years ago which gives us sales coverage in western Canada (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwest Ontario) and with their partner Certified Sales we also get coverage for the Maritime provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and PEI. Every few months I get the chance to travel with one of the AE Sales team members to do some joint customer calls in various locations across Canada.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6105" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/09/Vancouver-Skyline-and-Stanley-Park.jpg" alt="Vancouver Skyline and Stanley Park" width="400" height="262">This past week I was once again in Vancouver, this time so that we could exhibit at the BC Foodservice Expo at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Since I was already in town I thought this was also a great opportunity to meet a few of our customers in the surrounding Lower Vancouver mainland area. Tony Shelling, one of the partners at AE Sales and I travelled throughout the Vancouver lower mainland area on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday so we could meet with a few of our customers and in couple of cases to deliver a free <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Tall Folding Cocktail Table</a>. Two weeks earlier we exhibited at the <a title="Canadian Rental Association" href="http://www.crarental.org/" target="_blank">CRA BC Regional Show</a> and for those customers that met with us at our booth with a post card that we sent our prior to the show, we were giving them a NES Reliable Tall Folding Cocktail Table for FREE. We had such a great response that we ran out of tables at the show and had to deliver a few this week.</p> <p>The first customer we met with on Tuesday was with Peggy and Angie from <a title="The Rental Network" href="http://www.rentalnetwork.ca/" target="_blank">The Rental Network</a> in Squamish, BC. As Tony and I were meeting with Peggy and Angie, they were squeezing in a quick lunch and answering customer phone calls the whole time we were visiting which was almost 2 hours. They were pleased to hear that we are bringing in a new size of <a title="NES Rectangular Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/8-ft-x-42-nes-wood-rectangle-harvest-table" target="_blank">NES Wood Folding Table</a> that is 8ft x 42 inches wide and we will be stocking it in Vancouver (as well as Toronto). The Rental Network have a bunch of tables that they have custom made that are 8ft x 40 inches wide that they call Harvest Tables. Tony and I saw their Harvest Tables and they are absolutely gorgeous.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6459" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/resinchiavari.jpg" alt="NES Resin Chiavari Chairs" width="200" height="300">On Wednesday we met with Shane and Kwin at <a title="Salmons Rentals" href="http://www.salmonsrentals.com/" target="_blank">Salmon Rentals</a> who were interested in talking to us about our <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Resin Chiavari Chairs</a>. Since we had just shown these chairs at the BC Foodservice Expo, Tony and I stopped by our Vancouver area warehouse (which is on Annacis Island) to pick up the sample NES Reliable Resin Chiavari Chairs to show Salmon&rsquo;s Rentals. Everyone was impressed with how durable our NES Reliable Resin Chiavari Chairs are while still maintaining their traditional elegant look. Later in the day we then went to see the new showroom and warehouse location for <a title="Pedersen's Event Rentals" href="http://vancouver.pedersens.com/" target="_blank">Pedersen's Event Rentals</a>. Pedersen&rsquo;s were just in the process of completing their move from their old Burnaby location back into Vancouver where they had been 14 years earlier. The new location fronts right on the Fraser River and gives the Pedersen&rsquo;s lots of room for more growth.</p> <p>On Thursday, we were visiting a bunch of our Customers in the Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Langley and White Rock. While we were in Maple Ridge, we stopped in to see Denise and Dave at Bob&rsquo;s A to Z Rentals. Denise was ecstatic with how quick we were able to ship their order of NES Wood Folding Tables and <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a> from our Vancouver warehouse in the fall of 2012. While thanking them for their business, Denise mentioned she was interested in seeing some of our <a title="Making Hotelier Dinnerware Even More Appealing" href="/en/making-hotelier-dinnerware-even-more-appealing" target="_blank">Hotelier Dishes</a> and our <a title="Eclisse Glassware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">Eclisse Glass Stemware</a>. In Langley, we stopped in to see the team at <a title="Turkey's Party Makers" href="http://www.turkeyspartymakers.com/" target="_blank">Turkey&rsquo;s Party Makers</a> to show them a range of our highly durable dinnerware lines with them being most interested in our <a title="Ovali" href="/en/ovali" target="_blank">Ovali Line</a> as well as our newest <a title="National Event Supply Introduces Polar White!" href="/en/national-event-supply-introduces-polar-white" target="_blank">Polar White</a> Dinnerware line.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6460" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/rfc.jpg" alt="NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs" width="200" height="300">This was our 4th year of exhibiting at the BC Foodservice Expo and each year we see a few more of our Customers throughout the Vancouver region. Outside of Southern Ontario, BC has been our largest base of customers. Now that we have a physical warehouse presence in the Vancouver region, our customers are excited that they will be able to purchase a wide selection of our <a title="NES Round Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">NES Plywood Folding Tables</a>, <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables</a>, <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a>, and <a title="NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Resin Folding Chairs</a>. With their close proximity to our Annacis Island warehouse, many of them will be able to pick up directly from the warehouse while others will benefit from much lower shipping rates.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are located in BC or Alberta and would like a quote for any of the folding tables or chairs we stock in Vancouver, just click on this <a title="Request a Quote" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">quote request form</a> and we would be pleased to provide you with a quote including shipping. Our BC Customers can always make arrangements with us to pickup at the warehouse and save even more money on their shipping costs.</p> </div> <p>"Vancouver Skyline And Stanley Park" courtesy of Rosemary Ratcliff / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:90 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/three-special-event-booths-to-see-at-the-rental-show-2013 Three Special Event Booths to See at The Rental Show 2013 <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6455" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/the-rental-show-logo-300.jpg" alt="The Rental Show" width="300" height="300">Last fall I gave you 5 reasons <a title="5 Reasons to Attend The 2013 Rental Show" href="/en/5-reasons-to-attend-the-2013-rental-show" target="_blank">you NEED to go</a> to <a title="The Rental Show" href="http://therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">The 2013 Rental Show</a> in Las Vegas. With the show a week away I thought now would be the perfect time to list some booths that you should visit while you are at the show. Each of my selections focuses on a different aspect of the Party/Special Event rental sector. The first focuses on table top items, the second on tables and chairs, and the third on tents (aka making sure everyone stays dry).</p> <p>The first booth to see is <a title="10 Strawberry Street" href="http://tenstrawberrystreet.com/" target="_blank">10 Strawberry Street</a> in Booth 3269. 10 Strawberry Street has established themselves as one of the leaders in table top with their catalog filled with a wide variety of items including flatware, dinnerware, platters, bowls, chargers, and glassware. They take pride in offering a diverse selection of product lines, from a variety of manufacturers, many of which have Special Events in mind. Many of their porcelain designs are unique in the market place which helps to separate your rental company from your competitors. Need another reason to stop by their booth? Last year Ten Strawberry Street had a pretty impressive booth, but for 2013 they went even bigger, 30 feet x 50 feet Big! That&rsquo;s bigger than most houses, who wouldn&rsquo;t want to see that!?</p> <p><a href="http://10strawberrystreet.com/en/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6463" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/10-strawberry-street.jpg" alt="10 Strawberry Street" width="520" height="341"></a></p> <p>The second booth that you should check out is <a title="McCourt Manufacturing" href="http://www.mccourtmfg.com/" target="_blank">McCourt Manufacturing</a> in Booth 3061. McCourt Manufacturing has been exhibiting at the Rental Show for more than a quarter of a century which definitely shows they have some great products. McCourt Manufacturing offers a variety of tables and chairs that are designed to withstand the rigors of the rental industry. Better still they are one of the last manufacturers that still make many of their products in the USA and do so while still maintaining affordable prices. The combination of high quality, affordable products with a great variety to serve your needs makes McCourt Manufacturing one of the booths to see at The Rental Show 2013.</p> <p><a href="http://www.mccourtmfg.com/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6464" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/mccourt-manufacturing.jpg" alt="McCourt Manufacturing" width="500" height="400"></a></p> <p>The final booth that you should go take a look at is <a title="Warner Shelter Systems Ltd" href="http://www.wssl.com/index.html" target="_blank">Warner Shelter Systems Limited</a> in Booth 2865. Warner Shelter Systems Limited is a leading tent design and manufacturing company that makes both portable and semi-permanent tent structures. Their products range from the Peak Marquee Tents (pop up tents) to the GIGA-SPAN Series (clearspan structures). Founded in 1970, Warner Shelter Systems Limited has the expertise to help you with your tent needs.</p> <p><a href="http://www.wssl.com/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6465" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/warner-shelter-systems.jpg" alt="Warner Shelter Systems" width="499" height="287"></a></p> <p>Once you visit these three booths you may want to add some others to your list, don&rsquo;t hesitate to stop by to see National Event Supply in booth 4072. If you can't make it to the show, why not request our catalogues? Simply fill out <a title="Request Free Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/request-your-free-catalogue" target="_blank">this form</a>, and we'd be happy to mail you a copy of our latest catalogues.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:89 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/favourite-finds-january Favourite Finds: January! <p>Every month, National Event Supply stumbles across articles and blog posts that we think are fabulous and could add additional value to your business so we thought we'd share them with you on a regular basis!</p> <p>With only a week and a half to go until the Rental Show, you don't want to miss out on what is sure to be one of the most valuable shows of the season. To get everyone pumped and ready to attend, back in October we wrote an article which compiled <a title="5 Reasons to Attend The 2013 Rental Show" href="/en/5-reasons-to-attend-the-2013-rental-show" target="_blank">5 Reasons to Attend The Rental Show</a>. If you're still looking for a reason to go to the show (checking out National Event Supply&rsquo;s booth #4072 notwithstanding!), check out the article.</p> <p><a href="http://www.therentalshow.com/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6467" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/the-rental-show-big-blog.jpg" alt="The Rental Show" width="472" height="472"></a></p> <p>Inc Magazine is one of my go-to resources for strategic and tactical tips on business and entrepreneurship. It's modern, relevant and innovative with articles that offer great knowledge for the new and seasoned entrepreneur. Check out this article on growth strategies written by a Benchmark Capital founding partner. <a title="To Get Big, You've Got To Start Small" href="http://www.inc.com/andy-rachleff/growth-strategies-get-big-market-start-small.html?nav=river" target="_blank">"To Get Big, You've Got to Start Small"</a> helps remind us all that the secret to attracting a broad market is to appeal to a tiny, passionate one first. <a href="http://www.inc.com/andy-rachleff/growth-strategies-get-big-market-start-small.html?nav=river"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6469" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/cliff-jumping.jpg" alt="Cliff Jumping" width="600" height="284"></a></p> <p>Pantone is the notorious colour expert and the fashion/home d&eacute;cor/events industries wait with bated breath to hear the newly declared colour of the year. Special Events Magazine gave us a sneak peak at Pantone Colour Experts forecast for Summer 2013. <a title="Pantone Colour Trends for Summer 2013" href="http://specialevents.com/decor/Pantone-color-experts-forecast-color-trends-for-summer-2013/index.html?imw=Yhttp://" target="_blank">Read this article</a> to get an inside look into the colour's that will be popping up during this summer's events!</p> <p><a href="http://specialevents.com/decor/Pantone-color-experts-forecast-color-trends-for-summer-2013/index.html?imw=Y"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6470" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/colour-fan.jpg" alt="Colour Fan" width="316" height="346"></a></p> <p>For our Golf Course customers out there, just because it&rsquo;s the off season, doesn't mean you can't be doing the tradeshow circuit generating business for the upcoming year. The NGCOA's Winter Magazine Golf Business Canada had a great article to remind us all of the key tactics to ensure a successful trade show. This article <a title="How to Successfully Exhibit at Consumer Golf Shows" href="http://www.ngcoa.ca/Userfiles/GBC_Covers/GBC_pdfs/2012-Winter-marketing.pdfhttp://" target="_blank">"How to Successfully Exhibit at Consumer Golf Shows"</a> has tips that transcend all industries in how to ensure you&rsquo;re best utilizing your show time, and generating a return on investment.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ngcoa.ca/Userfiles/GBC_Covers/GBC_pdfs/2012-Winter-marketing.pdf"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6471" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/top-10-reasons-to-exhibit.jpg" alt="Top 10 List" width="403" height="484"></a></p> <p>To end this months round up I thought an apropos article about a meal's best and final course&mdash;dessert! Restaurant Central talked with some of Canada&rsquo;s finest pastry and dessert chefs on the evolution of the dessert and what's in store for this year. Check out the article <a title="Deconstructing the Biggest Dessert Trends" href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/desserttrends.aspx" target="_blank">"Deconstructing the Biggest Dessert Trends"</a> to learn more about some of the finest desserts to wow the crowd.</p> <p><a href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/desserttrends.aspx"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6472" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/dessert.jpg" alt="Dessert" width="600" height="225"></a></p> <p>Check back in a month for the next favourite finds! Until then, have a great weekend!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:88 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/spring-is-in-the-air Spring is in the Air! <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/Stormy-279.jpg" alt="Stormy Weather" width="279" height="300"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>In Toronto, January 30 is typically the coldest day of the year. Not this year. This year, it was a spring-like 14C outside, and aside from the rain, beautiful. And while the rest of the country may not be enjoying our spring-like weather (it was -29C with a feels like of -44C in Saskatchewan where my mom lives), Spring is just around the corner.</p> <p>This beautiful weather got me thinking about outdoor weddings and outdoor events. If you have been putting together outdoor weddings for a while, you know all about Wedding-Style Event Chairs. And if your new in the business, you've probably seen them in weddings and events that they show on TV. It's a very beautiful, very simple chair that brides and wedding planners love. This bright, white, chair is easy to set-up and take down and stacks well making storage a breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/rfc.jpg" alt="NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs" width="200" height="300"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>Here at National Event Supply, we sell our <a title="NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chair</a>. As the name states, it's made out of resin, or plastic. It's white all the way through, so that scratches aren't visible. With the resin chair, you don't have to worry about repainting scratches like you do with the wood chair. The resin also makes the chairs perfect for outdoor use. The resin contains an additive that protects the chairs from yellowing due to UV rays, and the resin easily wipes dry if the are accidently left out in the rain. The chairs aren't just beautiful, they're incredibly strong. In a <a title="White Resin Folding Chair Stress Test" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-a-white-resin-folding-chair-hold" target="_blank">previous blog</a>, we did a stress test to show just how strong they were. They would be an incredible addition to your inventory.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p>Spring is a time of rebirth and this spring, we hope to introduce a bunch new products. From new products to new product categories, we'll be rolling new items out as we finalize deals with our factories. We hope to be announcing some of these products later in February after <a title="The Rental Show" href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">The Rental Show</a> in Las Vegas. If you're at the show, we hope you'll stop by booth 4072 and talk to Dennis and the rest of the NES Trade Show Team about all of our products. If you can't make it to the show, why not <a title="Request our Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/request-your-free-catalogue">request one of our catalogues</a>?</p> <p>Stormy image courtesy of Maggie Smith / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:87 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/bc-foodservice-expo-2013 BC Foodservice Expo 2013 <p>The National Event Supply Trade Show Team were out in Vancouver again this weeked for the BC Foodservice Expo. We spent Saturday morning setting up the booth and then spent the afternoon exploring the city of Vancouver. We decided to go to Granville Island to check out the sights and experience more of Vancouver than their gorgeous convention centre. Granville Island in the middle of the city and there are tons of great restaurants to go to, a public market, a number of art galleries, the Emily Carr University of Art &amp; Design as well as a number of other artisan studios. You can also visit an active micro brewery, <a title="Granville Island Brewery" href="http://gib.ca/" target="_blank">The Granville Island Brewery</a>. Granville Island has incredible views of the surrounding cityscape and there are yachts of every shape and size at water&rsquo;s edge all around the island. It was quite busy for a cool, cloudy, winter day and I could only imagine how busy it would be in the summertime.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6480" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/granville-island-lager-300.jpg" alt="Pitcher of Granville Island Brewery Lager" width="300" height="315">After strolling around for a while, we decided to go to <a title="Bridges Restaurant" href="http://www.bridgesrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Bridges Restaurant</a> for lunch and enjoyed the <a title="Dine Out Locations" href="http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?pid=158&amp;m=73" target="_blank">Dine Out promotion</a>. This two week program offers special lunch and dinner menus at a reduced price. For $20 I enjoyed a mixed garden salad, salmon on a bed of fettuccini and for dessert a Oreo Cookie Gelato. Jonathan had the same salad and dessert as I had, but had a Pulled Pork sandwich. Since we had such a busy morning setting our booth up for the BC Foodservice Expo we also decided to enjoy a pitcher of Granville Island Lager. You can tell by the smile on Jonathan&rsquo;s face it was going down very well! We would both give the restaurant a 5 out for 5 for the lunches we were served. Service was great as well.</p> <p>The BC Foodservice expo opened on Sunday at 11:00am with great fanfare and lots of activity around the BC Chefs Hot Competition. Our booth was in a great position with big Hospitality foodservice distributor <a title="Sysco Canada" href="http://www.sysco.ca/canada/home.cfm?id=2421" target="_blank">Sysco</a> across the aisle from us and <a title="Dudson China" href="http://www.dudson.com/" target="_blank">Dudson China</a> just around the corner at the end of the next aisle. We had great traffic for most of the day with Nahar from <a title="Discount Party Rentals" href="http://www.discountpartyrental.ca/" target="_blank">Discount Party Rentals</a> coming from Abbotsford to take a look at our <a title="Quadrato" href="/en/quadrato" target="_blank">Quadrato Dinnerware</a>, our <a title="Maria" href="/en/maria-1810" target="_blank">Maria 18/10 Cutlery</a>, and our <a title="NES Rectangular Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">wood folding tables</a>. He was particularly pleased to hear we are now stocking a wide range of our wood and plastic folding tables and our plastic folding chairs and white resin folding chairs <a title="Now Opening Our 3rd Warehouse Location- Vancouver, BC" href="/en/now-opening-our-3rd-warehouse-location-vancouver-bc" target="_blank">in Vancouver.</a></p> <p align="center"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6482" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/tony-600.jpg" alt="NES Trade Show Team Hard at Work" width="600" height="410"></p> <p>Later in the day we met with Charlie Huang of Peaceful Restaurant. Charlie was excited to discover how cost effective it is to buy square dinnerware like our Quadrato dinnerware from National Event Supply and discussed the possibility of working with NES to develop custom branded plates for his restaurant. While speaking with Charlie we found our that he was the only Chinese restaurant to appear on Diners, Drive-in &amp; Dives with host Guy Fieri. Here&rsquo;s <a title="Triple D Link" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NLmP5X8sf8" target="_blank">the link</a> to the show episode of Charlie appearing on Diners, Drive-ins &amp; Dives.</p> <p>All in all, we had a great time at the BC Foodservice Expo, and can hardly wait to get back to Vancouver again next year. If you couldn't make it to the show and you're interested in one of our catalogues, please fill out <a title="Request Free Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/request-your-free-catalogue" target="_blank">this form</a> and we'd be happy to send you out a copy!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:86 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/3-things-to-see-at-the-bc-foodservice-expo 3 Things to See at the BC Foodservice Expo <p>This is the fourth year that we've exhibited at the BC Foodservice Expo. In past years we've seen a lot of cool things and met a lot of interesting people. This year we've been looking through the exhibitor list, the seminars, and other events that are being held and have picked out the three that we're most excited by.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6485" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/steaming-coffee.jpg" alt="Steaming Cup of Coffee" width="250" height="250">The first thing that we're going to want to visit is the Coffee Roasters section located right beside the BC Chef's Association Hot Chefs Competition stage. Our Trade Show team is passionate about their coffee and I know they're going to want to explore that area and learn all that they can about the art of roasting coffee as well as sample the brews available. If you're passionate about your coffee, I'd highly recommend visiting the exhibitors and learning how good coffee can be. And if you need larger coffee mugs to serve your customers their morning caffeine jolt, we have you covered with <a title="NEW Coffee Mugs and Personal Teapot" href="/en/new-coffee-mugs-and-personal-teapot" target="_blank">coffee cups</a> in 10oz, 16oz, and 20oz sizes. We also have <a title="NEW Cappuccino and Espresso Cups" href="/en/new-cappuccino-and-espresso-cups" target="_blank">cappuccino bowls</a>.</p> <p>Second on our list of things to see is the Winery and Microbrewery Section located right beside the seminar stage. Who wouldn't want to visit booths where you can sample some of BC's finest wines. And no one on the Trade Show team is going to say no to trying an interesting microbrew. If there's one thing the trade show team like more than good coffee, it's an ice cold beer. And if you happen to be looking for something to serve the wine in, we have our <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal Stemware</a>, our <a title="Copa Glassware" href="/en/copa-glassware" target="_blank">Copa Glass Stemware</a>, and our <a title="Eclisse Glassware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">Eclisse Glass Stemware</a>. We also have beer glasses available in our Eclisse Line.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6487" title="The Chairman-Iron Chef America" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/iron-chef-america.jpg" alt="The Chairman-Iron Chef America" width="250" height="250">Finally, we highly recommend checking out the BC Chef of the Year Roasted Competition, The BC Chinese Chef of the Year Competition and the Hot Competition! Junior Chef Challenge. I have to admit that I spent an inordinate amount of time watching the Food Network over the Christmas Holidays (12 hour Iron Chef America Marathon? Don't mind if I do!). This is just like the Food Network, only live! We've been lucky of the past couple of years and our booth has been right next to the stage so we've been able to see a lot of the competition. If you need a break from visiting booths and are interested in seeing top chefs' techniques and meal ideas, this is an incredible way to spend some time.</p> <p>If you're at the show, we hope you'll stop by our booth (138 &amp; 140) and take a look at our products. We'll be showing off <a title="National Event Supply Introduces Polar White!" href="/en/national-event-supply-introduces-polar-white" target="_blank">Polar White</a> which is an incredible dinnerware line which we've just introduced. In addition, we'll have our other <a title="Porcelain Dinnerware" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">dinnerware</a> and <a title="Cutlery" href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">flatware</a> lines available for viewing. Hope to see you at the show!</p> <p>Coffee Cup Image courtesy of digitalart / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:85 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/nes-at-the-cra-ontario-tabletop-show NES at the CRA Ontario Tabletop Show <p>This Saturday we were exhibiting at the <a title="Canadian Rental Association" href="http://crarental.org/" target="_blank">Canadian Rental Association's</a> Ontario Tabletop show which was held at the <a title="Nottawasaga Resort" href="http://www.nottawasagaresort.com/" target="_blank">Nottawasaga Inn &amp; Resort</a> in Aliston, Ontario. While the show was held in a tabletop format we were still able to show off a number of our latest new product lines. We presented our new <a title="NEW Wing Bowls and Slanted Bowls" href="/en/new-wing-bowls-and-slanted-bowls" target="_blank">Wing Bowls</a> (which have been hard to keep in stock), our latest dinnerware line, <a title="National Event Supply Introduces Polar White!" href="/en/national-event-supply-introduces-polar-white" target="_blank">Polar White</a>, as well as our <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal</a> stemware and <a title="Eclisse Glassware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">Eclisse Glass</a> stemware. Combined with our Tabletop and Table &amp; Chair catalogues resulted in a full showing for our booth.</p> <p>Bill and I were busy throughout the day meeting with a number of our customers including Mike from <a title="Happenings Party Rentals" href="http://www.happeningspartyrentals.com/" target="_blank">Happening Party Rentals</a>, Collingwood and Christian from Totally Covered Events, Aliston each stopping by to check out our new Crystal Stemware and discuss some of the attributes of our NES Reliable Line of Plastic Folding Tables. We wrapped up the show with a long chat with Paul from Location Equipment Supply, Toronto about our extensive NES Reliable line of Plastic Folding Tables and Chairs including our <a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Fold in Half Table" href="/en/6-ft-nes-reliable-rectangle-plastic-fold-in-half-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable 6ft Fold in Half Tables</a>.</p> <p>After the show everyone headed into the banquet hall at the Nottawasaga Inn Resort where we enjoyed a cocktail (or two) before sitting down for a superb dinner. We were served a Butternut Squash soup with a maple glazed breaded topping, a mixed greens salad with radicchio and spiced walnuts and for the finale we enjoyed Pan-seared pork tenderloin with a peach mango &amp; chipotle glaze, with wild &amp; white rice pilaf. The entire meal from start to finish was simply delicious.</p> <p align="center"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6490" title="Panel Game" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/panelist-600.jpg" alt="Panel Game" width="600" height="350"></p> <p>To wrap up the evening we were entertained by Hart Entertainment with &lsquo;Game Show Mania&rsquo;, a quiz show where many of us were invited to be participants in the quiz based show. Contestants are asked simple well known everyday questions and raced to hit their buttons to be the first to answer. In the picture above we see Colin Wilson with his daughter Lauren (<a title="World of Rentals" href="http://www.aworldofrentals.ca/" target="_blank">World of Rentals</a>, Kingston), Paul Potvin (<a title="Location Equipment Supply" href="http://www.locationequipmentsupply.com/" target="_blank">Location Equipment Supply</a>, Toronto and CRA Ontario 2nd Vice President), Mike Maltby (<a title="Ingersoll Rent-All" href="http://www.ingersollrentall.ca/" target="_blank">Ingersoll Rentals</a> and CRA Ontario President) and Gary Webb (<a title="LB White" href="http://www.lbwhite.com/" target="_blank">LB White</a>, Tampa). Paul and Gary were finalists in the contest with Paul becoming the eventual winner of the grand prize, half of the 50/50 pot that had been collected throughout the evening.</p> <p>After the game show, Mike Maltby presented some awards including the Image Award to Hank from <a title="Tim's Party Centre" href="http://www.timspartycentre.com/" target="_blank">Tim&rsquo;s Party Centre</a>, Bowmanville and the Rental Store of the year was presented to Paul at Location Equipment Supply, Toronto. <a title="Wacker Neuson" href="http://www.wackerneuson.com/" target="_blank">Wacker Nuesen</a> were presented with the Ontario CRA Supplier of the year Award. Jeff Campbell the incoming CRA National President spoke briefly and noted the Canadian Rental Association was sponsoring a PR program that is available to all Members and Associate Members of the CRA. Since Jeff is being appointed CRA National President next month at 2013 Rental Show in Las Vegas, the PR firm used this as an opportunity to spread the news in Jeff&rsquo;s local St. Thomas community. Jeff is now a celebrity throughout the community and has seen a nice jump in visits to his store, <a title="St Thomas Rent-All" href="http://www.stthomasrentall.com/" target="_blank">St. Thomas Rent-All</a>.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6491" title="Hank from Tim's Party Centre" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/hank-from-tims-300.jpg" alt="Hank from Tim's Party Centre" width="300" height="299"></td> <td align="center"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6492" title="Paul from Location Equipment Supply" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/paul-from-les-300.jpg" alt="Paul from Location Equipment Supply" width="300" height="299"></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">Hank from Tim's Party Centre</td> <td align="center">Paul from Location Equipment Supply</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>Our Next Trade Show has us heading back out to the west coast for the BC Foodservice Expo on January 27 and 28, 2013. If you aren't going to be able to see us at a show, why not <a title="Request Free Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/request-your-free-catalogue" target="_blank">request our catalogue</a> to see what we have in stock!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:84 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-strong-are-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-tables How Strong are Tall Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6413" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/bag-of-questions-250.jpg" alt="Bag of Questions" width="250" height="233">It's been a little over a month since we posted our last <a title="How Strong are your NES Reliable Plastic Card Tables?" href="/en/how-much-weight-can-plastic-folding-card-tables-hold" target="_blank">stress test video blog</a> on our <a title="NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Table" href="/en/3-ft-nes-reliable-square-plastic-folding-card-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Table</a>. It's taken us a little time to get back into the swing of things, but we have a new stress test video&mdash;this time starring our <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">Tall NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables</a>. We love this high top table and are frequently asked just how much weight it will hold&mdash;so now it is time to find out! How much weight will it take to cause the high top table to collapse? Will Dennis make our Resin Chiavari Chair Collapse when he stands on it holding a 20kg bag of road salt?? Can I come up with a third question that's halfway reasonable??? Apparently not, but you should watch the video and find out just what it takes to break a Tall NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table!</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jy3wHj4zKrU" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>Now that you've see just how strong our <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables</a> are, if you have any questions about them, please feel free to <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact one of our incredible sales reps</a>. They'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about our Cocktail tables or any of our other fine products!</p> <p>Image courtesy of Grant Cochrane / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:83 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/bc-cra-regional-trade-show-recap BC CRA Regional Trade Show Recap <p>The National Event Supply trade show team just got back from BC where we were exhibiting at the CRA BC Regional show which took place at the Cloverdale Rodeo Show Barn. The show took place over two days running from 4pm to 9pm on Friday and from 10am to 3pm on Saturday. We had a substantially larger booth than last year which took Jonathan, Tony and myself a good part of the day to get set up. This year the show had a section of the hall set aside exclusively for the Party and Event side of the rental business, a rare occurrence for a regional show like this.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6497" title="Picture of Booth at the BC CRA Regional Trade Show" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/01/bc-cra-booth-600.jpg" alt="Picture of Booth at the BC CRA Regional Trade Show" width="596" height="451"></p> <p>In the Party and Events section, <a title="Impact Canopies" href="http://www.impactcanopies.com/" target="_blank">Impact Canopies</a> showed off their Sky Flags and Branded pop-up tents, <a title="LB White" href="http://www.lbwhite.com/" target="_blank">LB White</a> and <a title="Patron Heaters" href="http://www.patronproducts.com/" target="_blank">Patron Heaters</a> had a section dedicated to tent heaters, <a title="Wacker Neuson" href="http://www.ca.wackerneuson.com/" target="_blank">Wacker Nueson</a> displayed one of their Generators and <a title="AE Sales Group" href="http://www.aesalesgroup.com/" target="_blank">AE Sales</a> had their <a title="Granite Industries Staging" href="http://www.graniteind.com/staging.asp" target="_blank">Granite Industries Staging Solution</a>. We rounded out the Party and Event section with a large display including our porcelain dinnerware, cutlery, glassware, chiavari chairs, black and white resin folding chairs, bistro chairs, and of course our always popular plastic folding tables, wood folding tables, and plastic folding chairs. With the expanded booth we were able to show most of our lines of porcelain including our always popular <a title="Quadrato" href="/en/quadrato" target="_blank">Quadrato Square dishes</a>, our <a title="Ovali" href="/en/ovali" target="_blank">Ovali dish line</a> and our new <a title="Polar White Dinnerware" href="/en/polar-white" target="_blank">Polar White dinnerware line</a>. We were also able to show a number of new items including several sizes of wing bowls, sloped bowls, and cappuccino cups. Based on the feedback we received, many of the attendees were pleased with our wide range of rental ready products.</p> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Catherine Bischke" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/catherine-bischke-300.jpg" alt="Catherine Bischke" width="300" height="300"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>As part of our show promotion, we gave away a <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Tall Plastic Folding Cocktail</a> table to all the attendees that brought us one of the post cards we had mailed out in advance of the show. You could tell many were extremely pleased to be able to get a free NES Reliable Tall Plastic Folding Cocktail Table and take it home with them right from our booth.</p> <p>After the show we headed back to the <a title="Coast Hotel and Cascades Casino" href="http://www.cascadescasino.ca/" target="_blank">Coast Hotel and Cascades Casino</a> for an evening of fun and festivities. The hotel put on a fabulous buffet spread including some of the best Roast Beef I have had in quite some time. Jim Clipperton of <a title="Nor-Val Equipment Rentals" href="http://www.nor-val.com/" target="_blank">Nor-Val Rentals</a> was our MC for the night and the food was so good it got an applause from the crowd. After dinner we were entertained by a comedian (Roman) who was very funny. As you can see from the picture to the right, Roman brought up Cat Bischke of Cardinal Rentals and did a bite where Cat is pretending her hands are Romans&rsquo;. As you can tell from the picture she is being a good sport and laughing along with the crowd at their combined antics.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Paul Kenyon" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/paul-kenyon-300.jpg" alt="Paul Kenyon" width="300" height="300"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>After dinner there were a few brief speeches from Jeff Campbell who is the incoming CRA National President (of <a title="St Thomas Rent-All" href="http://www.stthomasrentall.com/" target="_blank">St. Thomas Rent-All</a>) and Paul Kenyon, the ARA Region 10 representative (<a title="Absolute Tent and Event Rentals" href="http://absolute.to/home.php" target="_blank">Absolute Tent and Event Rentals</a>). As always the BC Regional CRA put together a fantastic event that is always great to be a part of. We look forward to seeing many of them at the show next year as well as at <a title="The Rental Show" href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">The Rental Show</a> in Las Vegas in February.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We&rsquo;re back in Vancouver in less than 2 weeks for the <a title="BC Foodservice Expo" href="http://www.connectshow.com/" target="_blank">BC Foodservice Expo</a> which will be taking place at the Vancouver Convention Centre. But before we head back west, we&rsquo;re doing the CRA Ontario Tabletop Show which takes place January 19, 2013 at the Nottawasaga Resort in Alliston, Ontario. We are looking forward to seeing our Ontario Rental customers and relaxing with a beer after the show.</p> </div> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:82 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-catalogue-for-the-trade-show-season New Catalogue for the Trade Show Season! <p>When we put together our Table and Chair Catalogue it was a huge undertaking. We spent the better part of 2011 taking pictures of all of our products and cleaning up the pictures for publication. We wrote copy for the catalogue, describing our outstanding products, and providing reasons for you, the customer, to purchase our fine wares. We learned a lot of software, and spent time looking for companies to print our first stab at a catalogue. When the catalogue came out we were thrilled. We finally had something we could put into the hands of customers and potential customers.</p> <p>And then, shortly after we received the catalogues, they started going out of date. We started adding to our product lines, expanding our offerings. There were new folding chairs, new folding tables, new chair carts, and new dollies. We had expanded our product lines, offering chairs in new colours. There were new cushions for our resin chiavari chairs, and a <a title="NES Reliable Blow-Mold Stacking Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-blow-mold-stacking-chairs" target="_blank">blow-mold stacking chair</a> too.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6504" title="Table and Chairs Catalogue" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/catalogue-300.jpg" alt="Table and Chairs Catalogue" width="300" height="385">Luckily, in mid 2012, Stephanie joined our team and we put her to work revising our table and chair catalogue. She added the new products we already had in our warehouse and included products that we were expecting for spring 2013. Stephanie worked hard on the 2013 Table and Chair catalogue, and now I'm pleased to announce that the 2013 Table and Chair Catalogue is available!</p> <p>This 28 page catalogue contains all the products that we are offering in our Toronto, Vancouver, and Indianapolis Warehouses. It includes all of our <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a>, our <a title="NES Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">wood folding tables</a>, our <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">plastic folding cocktail tables</a>, and our <a title="NES Wood Cruiser Tables" href="/en/cocktail-tables" target="_blank">wood cruiser tables</a>. You'll find information about our <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Plastic Folding Chairs</a>, learn about our <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin chiavari chairs</a>, and be the first to see our NEW <a title="NES Folding Pedestal Table" href="/en/nes-folding-pedestal-table" target="_blank">Folding Pedestal Tables</a>.</p> <p>Now that the 2013 Table and Chair Catalogue is complete, Stephanie has begun working on putting together our 2013 Tabletop Catalogue and hopes to have it finished shortly. She is also putting together a 2013 French Catalogue which we hope will be later this spring. If you interested in receiving one of our new 2013 Table and Chair Catalogues, please fill out <a title="Request Free Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/request-your-free-catalogue" target="_blank">this form</a> and we'll have one sent out to you as quickly as possible. If you have any questions about any of our products, or would like to talk to one of our sales reps, please don't hesitate to <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>. We're always happy to help with all of your needs!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:81 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/coming-soon Coming Soon! <p>As I previously mentioned, we're absolutely thrilled when a container of new products arrives at our door. On Monday we received a <a title="National Event Supply Introduces Polar White!" href="/en/national-event-supply-introduces-polar-white" target="_blank">container of porcelain</a> which included our new Polar White Line. We've take a good look at all the pieces in the line and we have to say that we're absolutely thrilled with the quality of porcelain that the factory has provided us. Our new Polar White Line is sure to be a big hit. If you're curious about it, please <a title="Contact Us for a Sample of Polar White" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">let us know</a> and we'll see if we can get you a sample.</p> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="NES Reliable Folding Pedestal Table" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/folding-pedestal-table.jpg" alt="NES Reliable Folding Pedestal Table" width="300" height="400"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>We didn't just receive our new Polar White line of dinnerware on our most recent container. We also received a large order of our larger <a title="Rectangular Platters" href="/en/quadrato-platters" target="_blank">rectangular platters</a>. We're happy to say that we've got all of our rectangular serving platters back in stock prior to the busy season. These porcelain platters come in numerous sizes and are perfect for everything from <a title="Planning to Purchase Porcelain Platters" href="/en/planning-to-purchase-porcelain-platters" target="_blank">serving a turkey</a> to individual use <a title="The Cost of Buying Dinnerware from a Distributor" href="/en/the-cost-of-buying-dinnerware-from-a-distributor" target="_blank">as a plate</a>.</p> <h4>Coming Soon</h4> <p><br>We just received word that a couple of containers that we've been waiting for are finally on their way. In the first container which is expected by the end of January, we have our new NES Reliable Folding Pedestal Table. They are just as strong as our regular <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable High Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables</a>, but instead of a scissor type leg, they have a pedestal design. This innovative design allows for the use of standard spandex cruiser tablecloths and allows for some incredibly innovative designs. With the NES Reliable Folding Pedestal Table, you can install a led light (not included) in the centre column area and wow your customers. And unlike traditional pedestal table, the NES Reliable Folding Pedestal Tables are one piece. You will no longer need to worry about missing bases, poles, or table tops! NES Reliable Folding Pedestal Tables will be available at the end of January 2013 and will have an introductory price of $89.95/ea.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Royal Blue on Grey Plastic Folding Chair" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/11/Royal-Blue-On-Grey-PFC.jpg" alt="Royal Blue on Grey Plastic Folding Chairs" width="300" height="478"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>Another product which we will be stocking in Q1 of 2013 is the Royal Blue on Grey <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a>. This particular colour combination has been a special order item for the past few years, but will be a stocking colour near the end of February. With the addition of Royal Blue on Grey, we will be stocking 8 different colour combinations: white on white, black on black, grey on grey, tan on tan, brown on tan, burgundy on grey, and slate blue on grey. Looking forward to Q2 of 2013, we hope to add Black on Grey plastic folding chairs to our stocking line-up.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p>2013 is going to be a great year for New Products from National Event Supply. We hope you'll follow us on <a title="Twitter" href="https://twitter.com/NatlEventSupply">Twitter</a> and <a title="Facebook" href="https://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply">Facebook</a> to keep up with all of the additions. If you have any suggestions for products you think we should add or if you have any questions about any new products we've announced, I hope you'll <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">drop us a line</a>!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:80 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-introduces-polar-white National Event Supply Introduces Polar White! <p>2013 has just started and already we've received our first container. This container was packed to the rooftop and took the better part of the day to unload. Inside was more than 50,000 pounds of porcelain that we'd ordered about three and a half months ago. With this container of porcelain we were able to replenish our stock of rectangular platters, our <a title="Quadrato" href="/en/quadrato" target="_blank">Quadrato Dinnerware</a>, and our <a title="Hotelier" href="/en/hotelier" target="_blank">Hotelier Dinnerware</a> before the busy spring buying season.</p> <p>The container also had a whole new line of dinnerware that we're excited to introduce to the market. It is with great pleasure that we introduce our new line "<a title="Polar White Dinnerware" href="/en/polar-white" target="_blank">Polar White</a>". This 7 piece set currently consists of a dinner plate, a dessert plate, a side plate, a soup plate, a cereal bowl, and a stacking cup. Polar White is contemporary in design, with subtle circular embossing on the rim. It's perfect for casual events and can be dressed up for a more formal look.</p> <p>This porcelain is a purer white, when compared to our other dinnerware lines, and represents good value for the price. We currently have Polar White available in larger quantities, and it is available for immediate shipment. If you would like to take a look at our Polar White line, you can stop by our showroom in Mississauga, or visit our booth at any of the <a title="National Event Supply Tradeshow Schedule" href="/en/national-event-supply-tradeshow-schedule" target="_blank">upcoming trade shows that we'll be attending</a>. The first trade show where we'll be showcasing our Polar White line will be at the BC CRA Regional Trade Show in Surrey, BC just outside of Vancouver.</p> <p>If you can't make it to our showroom, and don't want to wait until we're at a trade show in your neighbourhood, feel free to take a look at some of the pictures that will be in our new tabletop catalogue which will be out later this spring.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td><a class="lbox-blogpolarwhite" title="Polar White 10.25 Inch Dinner Plate" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/Polar-White-Dinner-Plate.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4218" title="Polar White Dinner Plate" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/Polar-White-Dinner-Plate-100.jpg" alt="Polar White Dinner Plate" width="100" height="100"></a></td> <td><a class="lbox-blogpolarwhite" title="Polar White 7.5 Inch Dessert Plate" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/Polar-White-Dessert-Plate.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4217" title="Polar White Dessert Plate" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/Polar-White-Dessert-Plate-100.jpg" alt="Polar White Dessert Plate" width="100" height="100"></a></td> <td><a class="lbox-blogpolarwhite" title="Polar White 6 Inch Side Plate" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/Polar-White-Side-Plate.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4215" title="Polar White Side Plate" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/Polar-White-Side-Plate-100.jpg" alt="Polar White Side Plate" width="100" height="100"></a></td> <td><a class="lbox-blogpolarwhite" title="Polar White 8 Inch Soup Plate" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/Polar-White-Rimmed-Soup-Plate-Flat.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4219" title="Polar White Rimmed Soup Plate" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/Polar-White-Rimmed-Soup-Plate-Flat-100.jpg" alt="Polar White Rimmed Soup Plate" width="100" height="100"></a></td> <td><a class="lbox-blogpolarwhite" title="Polar White Stacking Cup" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/Polar-White-Stacking-Cup.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4216" title="Polar White Stacking Cup" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/Polar-White-Stacking-Cup-100.jpg" alt="Polar White Stacking Cup" width="100" height="100"></a></td> <td><a class="lbox-blogpolarwhite" title="Polar White Saucer" href="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/Polar-White-Saucer.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4214" title="Polar White Saucer" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/Polar-White-Saucer-100.jpg" alt="Polar White Saucer" width="100" height="100"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="6" align="center">Click to enlarge pictures.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>We hope to ship the back orders of porcelain later this week. If you have any questions about our Polar White Line, or any of our other products, please don't hesitate to <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact one of our helpful sales staff</a>!</p> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-blogpolarwhite').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:79 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-in-indianapolis National Event Supply in Indianapolis! <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6532" title="Indianapolis Skyline width=" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/Indianapolis-skyline-300.jpg" alt="Indianapolis Skyline" height="225">I thought it would be a good idea to give you an update on the folding tables and chairs we have available from our Indianapolis based warehouse. We&rsquo;ve been working with the Douglass Group for almost 2 years and together we&rsquo;re building our customer base throughout the US Midwest. The Douglass Group, which consists of Dick, Wade and Ty Douglass along with Mike Bowling, provide direct sales support throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and of course Indiana.</p> <p>From our warehouse in Indianapolis our Customers have the ability to pick-up on the same day, when they have an urgent requirement, or we can ship (usually in 24 to 36 hours) with one of our economical shipping partners.</p> <h4>What products is NES warehousing in Indianapolis?</h4> <p>Since the beginning we have been stocking our best-selling NES Reliable <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">Plastic Folding Tables</a> and <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Plastic Folding Chairs</a> as well as our most popular <a title="NES Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">NES Wood Folding Tables</a> in Indianapolis. We also regularly share inventory with our main Toronto based warehouse, so if we see demand building for a style of folding table or folding chair not currently stocked in Indianapolis, we can quickly (in less than a week) have this in stock in Indianapolis to meet the needs of our US Customers. We currently have the following folding tables and chairs in stock:</p> <h5>NES Reliable Brand of Plastic Folding Tables</h5> <ul> <li>6ft and 8ft Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables</li> <li>48 inch and 60 inch Round Plastic Folding Tables</li> <li>32 inch Round Plastic Folding Table (regular table height)</li> </ul> <h5>NES Plywood Folding Tables</h5> <ul> <li>4ft, 6ft and 8ft folding wood Banquet tables</li> <li>48 inch, 60 inch and 72 inch round wood folding tables</li> </ul> <h5>NES Reliable Series 3000 Plastic Folding Chairs</h5> <ul> <li>Black on Black</li> <li>White on White</li> <li>Brown on Tan</li> <li>Tan on Tan</li> </ul> <h5>Folding Chair Carts</h5> <ul> <li>NES Folding Chair Cart</li> </ul> <h5>On Order for Delivery into Indianapolis in the March/April timeframe.</h5> <ul> <li>Tall Folding Cocktail Tables</li> <li>3ft Square Folding Card Tables</li> <li>NES Reliable Black Folding Bar chairs</li> <li>NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chairs</li> </ul> <h4>Where is the warehouse located?</h4> <p>We are warehousing our product with our strategic partner Merchandise Warehouse who have in excess of 300,000 square feet of warehouse in Indianapolis. From this location we can obtain very economical shipping to Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Milwaukee and of course all other shipping points throughout the US.</p> <p>Merchandise Warehouse is located less than a mile just south of I70 with easy on off access and about 2 miles west of Interstate 65.</p> <p>1414 S. West Street <br>Indianapolis, Indiana <br>46225</p> <h4>How do you order from our Indianapolis Warehouse?</h4> <p>The same as you always do, you can send us an email, call us at 877-448-1330 or toll free at 800-827-8953, or fill out one of our <a title="Get a Free Quote!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact forms</a> on our website and we would be pleased to help you.</p> <p>Over the past 2 years we have developed relationships with national carriers for shipping and we&rsquo;ll be able to provide you with cost effective shipping options.</p> <h4>Can I pick-up at the Warehouse?</h4> <p>Absolutely, we just need 24 hours&rsquo; notice so we can have the warehouse pull your order and get it ready for pick-up the next day in the afternoon. For larger orders, we&rsquo;ll need to know the type of vehicle you&rsquo;re picking up with so we can either have the skid of tables/chairs shrink wrapped or ready for hand loading. Rush pick-ups can also be accommodated but hopefully your customers aren&rsquo;t always making their changes at the last minute.</p> <p>If there are any other questions give us a call or <a title="Ask us a Question!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">send us an email</a> and we would be pleased to answer of your questions.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:78 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/favourite-finds-december-2012 Favourite Finds: December 2012 <p>As we mentioned at the end of November, every month National Event Supply stumbles across articles and blog posts that we think are pretty fabulous and can add value to your business so we thought we&rsquo;d share them with you on a regular basis!&nbsp; With the Christmas Holidays now behind us we're finally able to catch up on some of our blog posting.</p> <p>This article is a great resource for restaurateur&rsquo;s to get back to basics. While everyone has their own definition of success, the basics in the restaurant industry never change. Check out this the top 20 factors that contribute to success in the restaurant industry.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/Top20factorsforsuccessintherestaurant.aspx"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6537" title="Top 20 Factors for Success in the Restaurant Industry" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/menu-for-success.jpg" alt="Menu for Success" width="472" height="373"></a></p> <p align="center"><a title="Social Media Tips" href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/Top20factorsforsuccessintherestaurant.aspx" target="_blank">Via RestaurantCentral.ca</a></p> <p>With 2013 fast approaching, Catersource sat down with a number of caterers to predict an array of new trends for the 2013 year ahead. Enjoy this article on Event Trends for 2013&mdash;some just may surprise you!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.catersource.com/resources/library/focus-on/caterers-predict-event-trends-for-2013"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6539" title="Caterers Predict Event Trends for 2013" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/catersource-magazine.jpg" alt="Caterers Predict Event Trends for 2013" width="537" height="358"></a></p> <p align="center"><a title="Social Media Tips" href="http://www.catersource.com/resources/library/focus-on/caterers-predict-event-trends-for-2013" target="_blank">Via Catersource Magazine</a></p> <p>With tons of noise out there, marketing is one of the proven and time tested ways to rise above the noise and stay top of mind with your customer base. American Rental Association features an online marketing resource called Marketing Minutes featuring tons of marketing knowledge to help your rental business. This month&rsquo;s Marketing Minutes is on how to build customer loyalty and in turn generate more business. Simple tactics with infinite rewards follow &ndash; check out the article to learn more or tune into the marketing resource on a regular basis.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://rentalpulse.com/Article/tabid/95/smid/1276/ArticleID/17620/reftab/685/t/Default.aspx"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6540" title="Marketing Minutes" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/brand-loyalty.jpg" alt="Marketing Minutes" width="630" height="356"></a></p> <p align="center"><a title="Social Media Tips" href="http://rentalpulse.com/Article/tabid/95/smid/1276/ArticleID/17620/reftab/685/t/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Via Rental Pulse</a></p> <p>What better way to round up our favourite finds of December with the top special events stories of 2012.&nbsp; Pinterest, top entertainment trends, hot vs not in event segments and top wedding reception menus are just some of the stories in store.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://specialevents.com/latest_stories/top-special-events-stories-for-2012/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6541" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/january-2012-calendar.jpg" alt="Top Special Events Stories for 2012" width="316" height="346"></a></p> <p align="center"><a title="Social Media Tips" href="http://rentalpulse.com/Article/tabid/95/smid/1276/ArticleID/17620/reftab/685/t/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Via Special Events Magazine</a></p> <p>Check back in a month for our next favourite finds! Until then, have a safe, prosperous&nbsp;and Happy New Year!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:77 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/ringing-in-the-new-year Ringing in the New Year! <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6543" title="2013 Calendar" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/01/2013-Calendar.jpg" alt="2013 Calendar" width="400" height="266">Well, we're back. The staff of National Event Supply are back from their Christmas Vacations and are feeling recharged and ready to start the New Year off with a bang. Projects that have been months in the making are quickly coming to an end. We have a new catalogue with all of our new products in the final phases and (almost) ready to print. The website is being dramatically revamped (again) with an eye towards the mobile web, and improved useability. New business cards have arrived and our new calendars are up and keeping the big dates in our minds.</p> <h4>Spring Buying</h4> <p>Winter has just begun, but it's time to start planning for Spring Purchases. At National Event Supply, we pride ourselves on being a stocking warehouse. We always try to keep things in stock so that if you need 50 folding tables shipped to you immediately, we can ship you 50 tables. We want you to be able to call us up and order a dozen plates (or 100 dozen plates) secure in the knowledge that we'll have them. Of course, sometimes we misjudge our stock levels, and run out of things like <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">folding cocktail tables</a> and <a title="NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">white resin folding chairs</a>. That's why we encourage people to let us know what they are interested in fairly early so we can order items accordingly. If you're interested in <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a> for April, let us know now and we can put together a quote for you. Even if you don't want/need the folding tables until later in the spring, we'd like to know about it early enough so we can work to make sure we don't run out of the tables before you purchase yours.</p> <h4>Custom Orders</h4> <p>Now is also the time to inquire about custom orders. Custom orders typically take 90-120 days for manufacturing and shipping to our warehouse. If you're looking for a piece of custom dinnerware, or a particular colour of <a title="Chiavari Chair Cushions" href="/en/fabric-chiavari-chair-cushion" target="_blank">Chiavari Chair Cushion</a>, now is the time to <a title="Contact National Event Supply!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact one of our sales reps</a> and let them know what you're interested in.</p> <h4>Trade Shows</h4> <p>January, February, and March are also filled with trade shows. The National Event Supply trade show team will be doing a trade show on each of the last three weekends of January. On January 11 and 12, the trade show team will be in Surrey, BC for the BC CRA Regional Trade Show. On January 19, Dennis and the trade show team will be in Alliston for the CRA Ontario Tabletop Show. The trade show team ends the month back in BC at the BC Foodservice Expo on January 27 and 28. Dennis and the trade show team then get a couple of weeks to catch their breath before they head on down to Las Vegas for The Rental Show. You can get more information about each of the trade shows were exhibiting at <a title="National Event Supply Tradeshow Schedule" href="/en/national-event-supply-tradeshow-schedule">here</a>.</p> <p>2013 has just started and already it's shaping up to be a big year. If you have any questions about our products, about custom orders, or about our trade show schedule, please don't hesitate to <a title="Contact National Event Supply!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">drop one of our sales reps a line</a>!</p> <p>Image courtesy of Renjith Krishnan / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:76 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-holiday-hours National Event Supply Holiday Hours <p><img class="alignright size-full" title="Rainbow Christmas Tree" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/12/Rainbow-Christmas-Tree.jpg" alt="Rainbow Christmas Tree" width="400" height="300">It's just five days until Christmas (or one day until the <strong>end of the world</strong>) and we're still going strong here at National Event Supply. I've gotten my <a title="Christmas Platters" href="/en/planning-to-purchase-porcelain-platters" target="_blank">oval platter</a> for the turkey and some <a title="Serenity Crystal Champagne Flutes" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Champagne Flutes</a> for the Christmas Morning Brunch; presents have been bought and delivered (but not yet wrapped); and the baking is under control (for the most part).</p> <p>On the work front we've sent postcards to our BC Rental customers inviting them to come see us at the <a title="Trade Show Schedule" href="/en/national-event-supply-tradeshow-schedule" target="_blank">BC Rental Show</a>, Stephanie is putting the finishing touches on our new catalogue, Jonathan is putting together trade show booths, and Dennis is making sure we'll have enough product for the spring. We're all working on making sure that 2013 will be the best year ever, but before the calendar flips over, we're all going to take a quick break to recharge our batteries.</p> <p>With that in mind, National Event Supply will be closed from 5:00pm December 21, 2012 until 9:00am January 2, 2013. In this season of good will, we wish you and your family best wishes of the season and hope that you have a happy and healthy new year! And if the world ends on the 21st it was great doing business with you.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6549" title="National Event Supply Holiday Card" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/12/NES-Holiday-Card.jpg" alt="National Event Supply Holiday Card" width="700" height="500"></p> <p>Top Image courtesy of Idea go / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:75 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-weight-can-plastic-folding-card-tables-hold How Much Weight Can Plastic Folding Card Tables Hold? <p>We've made several videos recently featuring our <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">plastic folding chairs</a>. We've <a title="How Strong are your NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs?" href="/en/how-strong-are-plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">loaded them with weight until they collapsed</a>, and done a <a title="How Strong are your Plastic Folding Chairs (pt.2)" href="/en/how-strong-are-plastic-folding-chairs-pt2" target="_blank">time lapse with them holding almost 400 pounds</a>. With those in mind, we decided to do a video featuring our <a title="NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Table" href="/en/3-ft-nes-reliable-square-plastic-folding-card-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Table</a>. We know that these tables are as strong as our <a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/8ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Folding Banquet Tables</a>, but we wanted to show you that they weren't nearly as rickety as the card table of old. My grandmother has an old card table, and I swear that it would collapse if there was a strong breeze. And I know that our plastic folding card table won't.</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/v3Y1dGeXDc8" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>As you can see from the video, the NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Table easily held over 1100 pounds. In other words, the three lineman in the picture below could stand together on the table (if they could fit) and not break it. That being said, we don't encourage table dancing!</p> <p align="center"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6552" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/12/three-big-guys.jpg" alt="Three Big Guys!" width="480" height="270"></p> <p>We're so happy with our NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Tables, that we've started stocking them in our Vancouver warehouse. So if you need a plastic folding card table in Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary or points in between, we're able to quickly ship you a table and reduce the cost of shipping!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you have any questions about the <a title="NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Table" href="/en/3-ft-nes-reliable-square-plastic-folding-card-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Table</a> or any of our other products, please don't hesitate to <a title="Contact National Event Supply!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">drop us a line</a>! Our salestaff are more than happy to answer any of our questions.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:74 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/are-you-a-member-of-the-cfib Are you a Member of the CFIB? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6554" title="CFIB Logo" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/12/cfib-logo.jpg" alt="CFIB Logo" width="300" height="172">National Event Supply is proud to be a member of many different organizations that help improve many of the industries that we serve. One organization that we are part of that is not industry specific however is the <a title="Canadian Federation of Independent Business" href="http://www.cfib-fcei.ca/english/index.html" target="_blank">CFIB</a> (Canadian Federation of independent Business). The CFIB is an organization that represents over 109,000 small business owners across Canada. They are responsible for policy changes including increasing the Small Business Corporate Tax threshold to $500,000, increasing the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption to $750,000, and defeating the proposed mergers of four of Canada&rsquo;s chartered banks. While these are exceptional accomplishments in their own right, what are some of the benefits for a small business owner like you?</p> <h4>Lobbying</h4> <p>Lobbying is something that is generally reserved for large companies since they are the only ones that can afford to lobby in a meaningful way. Large corporations are happy to lobby on their own or through industry trade organizations that are made up almost exclusively of large companies. The CFIB however gives small business owners like you the power to lobby the government. Individually we are very limited by time, money, and experience, but together we represent a significant part of the Canadian economy. As a result when the government helps small business owners, they help the government and Canada as a whole. Since the CFIB has the strength of all their members behind them, they are able to watch for unfair practices and policies that adversely affect small businesses. They also help influence the budget to make sure small business is considered. Finally, don&rsquo;t be afraid to tell them about an unfair practice in your industry, they may be able to help.</p> <h4>Business Support</h4> <p>Another great benefit of being a member of the CFIB is getting access to their business support. Many small businesses do not have the time, money, and staff to make themselves aware of all the legal changes constantly happening around us. We focus all of our time and effort on our business and its customers, making sure our business is profitable and our customers are happy. Many of us are not likely to realize that the government has made changes to a law that affects our business. A great example is the change to the accessibility laws for people in Ontario with disabilities. These changes are important for our businesses to be aware of and compliant with for not only our own sake but more importantly our customer&rsquo;s sake.</p> <h4>Savings on Services</h4> <p>The final great benefit that I would like to touch on is the CFIB gives you the opportunity to save on some services. You can save on services ranging from credit card processing to telecom to insurance. While saving money on services is always great, they also give you the opportunity to save on business skills training. Things like the Small Business Human Resources Certificate, Small Business Management Certificate, and Small Business Health and Safety Certificate. This goes hand in hand with some of their business support as it allows you to ensure your business is compliant with all of the required government legislation.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are interested in more information about the <a title="Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses" href="http://www.cfib-fcei.ca/english/index.html" target="_blank">CFIB</a> don&rsquo;t hesitate to visit their website. If you are interested in our experience with them please <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:73 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/insights-for-golf-courses Insights for Golf Courses <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6557" title="National Golf Club Owners Association" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/12/ngcoa-blog.jpg" alt="National Golf Club Owners Association" width="300" height="300">In the Winter 2012 edition of the Golf Business Canada Magazine, Jeff Calderwood wrote about the behaviour of Canadian Golfers. His 10 insights are based on findings from a national survey conducted by Navicom for the National Allied Golf Associations. To find a full copy of the study please visit <a title="Canada Golfs" href="http://www.canadagolfs.ca/" target="_blank">www.canadagolfs.ca</a> or <a title="National Golf Course Owner's Association" href="http://www.ngcoa.ca/" target="_blank">www.ngcoa.ca</a>.</p> <p>The 10 Trends that Jeff documented were:</p> <ol> <li class="lists">The number of people entering the game equals the number leaving</li> <li class="lists">The number of golfers playing less golf now is much higher than the number playing more</li> <li class="lists">There are fewer juniors entering the game today than the previous generation</li> <li class="lists">25% of golfers are truly engaged in the sport, while 75% are not</li> <li class="lists">73% of Canadians do not play golf</li> <li class="lists">The shift from memberships to public golf continues</li> <li class="lists">Golfers' spending is generally flat</li> <li class="lists">Avid and frequent golfers remain a solid base</li> <li class="lists">Women are an opportunity for growth but are a very difficult segment to market to</li> <li class="lists">Consumer behaviour varies by demographic</li> </ol> <p>All of the points that Jeff makes are crucial when evaluating the position of your golf course in your local market. For example, if people are playing less golf, you may not have the same connection that you may have had previously. This can make it a little more difficult for you and your staff to make them feel welcome or to anticipate their needs. If a person walks into your golf course and feels intimidated by the staff or atmosphere that has been created, they may not come back.</p> <p>You will also want to consider new ways to reach your target audience to get them out to your golf course. If you're looking to increase the traffic in your club's restaurant, you might consider purchasing new dinnerware that will make your food pop. Today restaurants use mixtures of <a title="Quadrato" href="/en/quadrato" target="_blank">square</a>, <a title="Ovali" href="/en/ovali" target="_blank">oval</a>, and <a title="Rectangular Platters" href="/en/quadrato-platters" target="_blank">rectangular plates</a> in addition to the standard <a title="Hotelier" href="/en/hotelier" target="_blank">round plates</a>. A welcoming place to relax after finishing the back nine can make your course that much more appealing.</p> <p>If you're looking to increase the revenues that you get from weddings or special events held at your course, you could purchasing <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari chairs</a> or <a title="NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">White Resin Folding Chairs</a>. Both options are extremely popular in the event sector and often help venues win business that they will not otherwise win.</p> <p>I encourage all Golf course operators to read Jeff&rsquo;s article in the Golf Magazine for more insights into what you can do to help your golf course. I also recommend that you take a look at the survey for yourself because it will likely present more opportunities for your golf course in your local market.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are interested, we can be of assistance in purchasing new and cost effective dinnerware, cutlery, tables, chairs, platters, bowls or glassware to really make your golf course pop, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>. Be sure to plan ahead for your spring, we see such a significant increase in purchase volumes from golf courses that it is hard for us to keep inventory of our White resin folding chairs and our Chiavari chairs.</p> </div> <p>Golfer image courtesy of pichart99thai / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:72 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-strong-are-plastic-folding-chairs-pt2 How Strong are Plastic Folding Chairs (pt.2) <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6560" title="De-Icing Salt" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/12/salt.jpg" alt="Deicing Salt" width="300" height="426">In a previous <a title="How Strong are your NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs?" href="/en/how-strong-are-plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">blog article</a>, we talked about the strength of our Plastic Folding Chairs. We wrote about how with Samsonite folding chairs, you often get what you pay for. And then we provided a video showing one of our black on black poly folding chairs collapsing under the weight of 240kg or 528 pounds. It was cool watching the chair waver ever so slightly and then collapse under the weight. Judging by the success of shows like Mythbusters I'm not the only one who likes watching things fail. Now, I'll admit it would have been even cooler with an explosion and a fireball, but our neighbours frown on pyrotechnics and blowing stuff up.</p> <p>For this video, we're not trying to break one of our <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a>. Knowing how much weight it takes to destroy a chair is useful information. What's more useful however, is knowing how much weight one of our chairs can hold without collapsing and sending its occupant to the ground. This time we want the chair to survive.</p> <p>The set-up is much the same as last time. Dennis loaded up the chair with 9, 20kg bags of salt. With 396lbs of weight sitting on the chair, we set-up the camera to take a picture once every five minutes and then walk away. Check out the video below to check out the results!</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ynEOPWDvsS4" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We hope you've found these two videos about our <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a> useful. If you have any questions about the chairs, don't hesitate to <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact one of our sales representatives</a>!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:71 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/planning-to-purchase-porcelain-platters Planning to Purchase Porcelain Platters <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6547" title="Rainbow Christmas Tree" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/12/Rainbow-Christmas-Tree.jpg" alt="Rainbow Christmas Tree" width="400" height="300">This past weekend, I spent some time in our kitchen going through our cupboards and making plans for Christmas. I found out that I'm hosting part of my family for Christmas this year, and have been hunting down family recipes, making schedules for cleaning, baking, and cooking, and generally just making plans. I know that I'm going to have to hunt down a turkey for the big day, make perogies for the day before, and bake enough scuffles, shortbread, butter tarts, buns, and stollen to feed an army. I find making plans is a good thing&mdash;it keeps me sane.</p> <p>While I was going through the kitchen, I realized that I don't have a platter that would hold a turkey. The last time I cooked a turkey, it was just me and a roommate and we picked what we wanted off of an 18 pound bird (which is <strong>WAY</strong> to much turkey for 2 people, lesson learned) before we cut the rest up and put it in the freezer. That won't fly this year. I'm going to need a platter to serve the bird. I'm also going to need a way to deliver the delicious desserts that my family desires and deserves to the table. That calls for another platter. Luckily, we sell platters.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6564" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/12/oval-platter.jpg" alt="Oval Platter" width="400" height="250">When you see a turkey on tv or in a movie, it's always a golden brown bird on an oval platter. National Event Supply sells three sizes of <a title="Round and Oval Platters" href="/en/round-and-oval-porcelain-platters" target="_blank">oval porcelain platters</a>: 18 inches, 20 inches, and 22 inches. They're made of the same high quality porcelain as our <a title="Quadrato Dinnerware" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/get-your-free-quadrato-dinnerware-gift-set" target="_blank">Quadrato</a> and <a title="Get Your FREE Hotelier Dinnerware Set!" href="/en/get-your-free-hotelier-dinnerware-set" target="_blank">Hotelier Dinnerware</a>, and are perfect for a commercial setting. They are the perfect platters for delivering a turkey to the table.</p> <p>Sometimes though, you want to shake things up. You want to be a little edgy, yet still have elements of the traditional. If you're looking to go a little unconventional, we have 3 <a title="Rectangular Platters" href="/en/quadrato-platters" target="_blank">large rectangular platters</a> that could easily handle a turkey or a nice roast. The largest of these platters is 12.5"x19", the medium sized platter is 12"x18", while the smallest is 11"x17". While they don't have quite as large of a lip as our oval platters, they'd still be awesome for bringing the bird to the table.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6565" title="Round Platter" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/12/round-platters.jpg" alt="Round Platter" width="400" height="272">For delivery the goodies to the table, I'm thinking about grabbing a <a title="Round and Oval Platters" href="/en/round-and-oval-porcelain-platters" target="_blank">round porcelain platter</a>. We currently have three sizes of round porcelain platters (14", 16", and 18"), so you can pick a round platter that's just the right size for whatever you're serving. Our round platters are just as strong as our oval platters and are also perfect for a commercial environment.</p> <p>Sometimes though you need a larger platter. If you're looking for a larger platter, take a look at our <a title="Melamine Platters" href="/en/melamine-platters-and-bowls" target="_blank">Melamine line</a>. With round, square, and rectangular options in a variety of sizes, these platters are perfect for serving a large group. They are also dishwasher safe and work well in a commercial environment. The one thing to keep in mind, however, is that you can't cut anything on the Melamine platters as you will leave knife marks.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>National Event Supply has a wide range of porcelain platters and bowls that are perfect for a commercial environment. If you'd like to talk to one of our sales reps about our porcelain and melamine platters, please don't hesitate to <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</p> </div> <p>Top Image courtesy of Idea go / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:70 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/favourite-finds-november-2012 Favourite Finds: November 2012 <p>So everyone, we have an announcement: we&rsquo;re starting a new series on the last Friday of the month, to offer up a different kind of blog post.</p> <p>Every month, National Event Supply stumbles across articles and blog posts that we think are fabulous and could add value to your business so we thought we&rsquo;d share them with you on a regular basis!</p> <p>With social media a mainstream marketing tool to reach new markets, it&rsquo;s no longer a marketing channel to ignore. But without the right tools and no idea where to start it can be an overwhelming project to tackle. Check out this article on Social Media Marketing for Caterers&mdash;which gives you a lowdown on the lingo&mdash;and practical tips to help you avoid a social media breakdown.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.catersource.com/resources/library/business-outlook/social-media-marketing-tips-for-caterers" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6567" title="Social-Media-Doughnut" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/Social-Media-Doughnut.png" alt="Social Media-Doughnut" width="292" height="377"></a><a title="Social Media Tips" href="http://www.catersource.com/resources/library/business-outlook/social-media-marketing-tips-for-caterers" target="_blank">Via Catersource Magazine</a></p> <p>The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) created an awesome and inspirational video entitled &ldquo;I AM A RESTAURANT.&rdquo; For a little pick-me-up and entertainment in your day &ndash; regardless of whether you&rsquo;re a restaurant or not &ndash; check out this new film telling the story of the CRFA industry and the many ways in which restaurants nourish communities across Canada.</p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/39074916" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6569" title="CRFA Video" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/GetInline.jpg" alt="CRFA Video" width="624" height="348"></a></p> <p align="center"><a title="Canadian Restaurant and Foodservice Association" href="http://www.crfa.ca/" target="_blank">Via The CRFA</a></p> <p>There&rsquo;s nothing better than your phone ringing off the hook but to ensure that you&rsquo;re customer service skills and phone techniques it never hurts to brush up on your skills &ndash; especially as it helps increase customer loyalty, build a better business and increase profits. Rental pulse has a valuable webinar on December 5th &ndash; Oh Darn! It&rsquo;s the Phone Again! &ndash; Nancy Friedman, president of Telephone Doctor Customer Service Training helps us get back on track with our customer service in 90 minutes.</p> <p><a href="http://rentalpulse.com/Article/tabid/95/smid/1276/ArticleID/17492/reftab/685/t/Default.aspx" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6570" title="Customer Service" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/Customer-Service.jpg" alt="Customer Service" width="624" height="443"></a></p> <p align="center"><a title="Rental Pulse" href="http://rentalpulse.com/Article/tabid/95/smid/1276/ArticleID/17492/reftab/685/t/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Via Rental Pulse</a></p> <p>It&rsquo;s a lot of work keeping clients for a lifetime &ndash; so often we focus on the new clients and can sometimes be complacent about the existing clients. This article explains how event rental pros keep longtime clients utilizing a range of enticements and strategies.</p> <p><a href="http://specialevents.com/operations/how-special-event-rental-pros-keep-longtime-clients/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6571" title="Thank You" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/Thank-You.jpg" alt="Thank You" width="200" height="219"></a></p> <p align="center"><a title="Special Events Magazine" href="http://specialevents.com/operations/how-special-event-rental-pros-keep-longtime-clients/" target="_blank">Via Special Events Magazine</a></p> <p align="left">Check back in a month for the next favourite finds! Until then, have a great weekend!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:69 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-strong-are-plastic-folding-chairs How Strong are Plastic Folding Chairs? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6576" title="Plastic Folding Chair" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/PFC.jpg" alt="Plastic Folding Chairs" width="200" height="300">Samsonite Folding Chairs. Poly Folding Chairs. Plastic Folding Chairs. Whatever you want to call them, Plastic Folding Chairs are a universal product for event rental/party rental companies. Everyone has them. They may be white on white, black on black, brown on tan, or any number of other colour combinations, but everyone has them. They are the chairs most commonly rented for events and are the most cost-effective rental seating option out there. Unfortunately, they aren't known for being the strongest chair in the marketplace. And&nbsp;<a href="/en/how-much-do-plastic-folding-chairs-cost" target="_blank">buying plastic folding chairs based on price</a> can lead to embarrassing failures as the cheaper materials aren't strong enough to hold society's expanding waistlines.</p> <p>We get asked a lot of question by new and existing customers when they're looking at our products. One of the questions we frequently get asked is how much weight our chairs will support.&nbsp;<a href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a> are have been tested by&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bifma.org/" target="_blank">BIFMA</a> (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association) and have passed a six inch drop test at 225lbs. For this test BIFMA takes a 225lbs weight, suspends it 6 inches above the seat, and then drops it. This is useful information to know, but many of our customers and potential customers want to know if that means the chair will collapse if a 250lbs person sits down.</p> <p>We've decided to take writer's axiom that it's better to show your audience something than to tell them about it and modernize it for the digital age. Dennis and Jonathan went into our warehouse and made a video starring a&nbsp;<a href="/en/black-plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Black on Black NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chair</a> and a pallet of 20kg bags of road salt. Behold the fruit of their labours!</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VA7CE2A95kw" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you'd like some more information about our <a href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a>, or if you'd like to speak with one of our sales representatives about getting a quote for these chairs please don't hesitate to&nbsp;<a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us!</a></p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:68 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/trend-alert-top-event-rental-firms-share-trends-for-20122013 Trend Alert: Top Event Rental Firms Share Trends for 2012/2013 <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6579" title="Serenity Crystal" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/serenity-crystal.jpg" alt="Serenity Crystal" width="300" height="318">With 2012 wrapping up, <a title="Trends for 2012-2013" href="http://specialevents.com/operations/big-event-rental-firms-share-product-business-trends-for-2012-2013/" target="_blank">Special Events Magazine</a> ran an article appearing in the November/December issue of the "30 Top Rental Companies". One of the articles in the magazine asked about the trends that the biggest and brightest event rental firms were encountering as a forecast to what the event rental/party rental industry might encounter. Let&rsquo;s take a look at what seems to be trending going into 2013!</p> <p>Top trends for tabletop include over-the-top gold flatware, cut crystal, platinum and gold rim china, copper and hammered serving pieces, big and bold <a title="Serenity Crystal 22-ounce Stemware" href="/en/serenity-crystal-22oz-wine-glass" target="_blank">22-ounce stemware</a>, nature-inspired items, rustic chargers, trays and accouterments</p> <p>Trends in events includes making it custom&mdash;as <a title="Peterson Party Center" href="http://www.petersonpartycenter.com/" target="_blank">Peterson Party Center</a> states "We are bringing in new items on a more 'request' basis now as opposed to us deciding what to bring in on a seasonal basis. Home interior design is really driving the design of our tabletop and linen inventory."</p> <p>Forecasting for 2013 includes&mdash;a tremendous increase in corporate and social business revenue&mdash;special event companies who keep a close eye on costs and watch operations overages should be able to do well in this market.</p> <p>It's great to see that top event rental companies continue to see upward growth as they head out of 2012&mdash;the economic outlook seems to be improving which is sure to help all the party rental companies into 2013.</p> <p>As 2012 winds down and into 2013 be sure to keep National Event Supply in mind to <a title="Ask National Event Supply a Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question/" target="_blank">work with us on a custom order</a> for an upcoming event or check out our new <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal</a> stemware line&mdash;sure to impress even the most critical eye.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:67 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/cra-ontario-meeting-uniquip CRA Ontario Meeting-Uniquip <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6582" title="Large CRA Logo" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/large-cra-logo.jpg" alt="Large CRA Logo" width="350" height="240">Tuesday evening was the third <a title="Canadian Rental Association" href="http://www.crarental.org/" target="_blank">CRA</a> Ontario event/meeting of the fall season. Dennis and I attended the meeting which was hosted by <a title="Uniquip" href="http://www.uniquip.ca/" target="_blank">Uniquip</a> at their Ontario location located at 2625 Meadowpine Drive in Mississauga, just off of Highway 401.</p> <p>Uniquip is one of Canada&rsquo;s premiere suppliers to the equipment rental industry providing a wide range of products including generators, pressure washers, flooring equipment, construction, and compaction equipment. Uniquip has been in business for over 35 years, and has been owned by the John Brooks Company since 1996. John Brooks will be celebrating their 75th year of existence in 2013 and recently merged their Canadian operations under the Uniquip brand to provide better service and support for the rental market.</p> <p>The meeting drew quite a large crowd, probably one of the highest turnouts in recent years. It was great seeing Tony and Michelle from <a title="D and D Party and Tent Rental" href="http://www.ddpartyrental.com/" target="_blank">D &amp; D Party and Tent Rental</a>. They provided tables and linens for the CRA Meeting at no charge. It's great to see such comraderie and makes us proud to be a member of such a great organization. Upstairs in the conference room, I ran into Kim and Shannon from <a title="Muskoka Party Rentals" href="http://www.muskokapartyrentals.ca/" target="_blank">Muskoka Party Rentals</a> in Bracebridge, Ontario. It was good to see them, especially since it is quite a long trip for them. After a short conversation, we were invited to take a tour of the Uniquip Warehouse.</p> <p>The Uniquip warehouse has about 60,000sq feet of floor space and a very impressive clear height that allows for 6 levels high of racking. The warehouse includes lots of racking for product storage, a staging area for orders, a product assembly area, and a testing area.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-uniquipwarehouse" title="Uniquip Truck at the Uniquip Warehouse." href="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/uniquip-truck-500.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4035" title="Uniquip Truck at the Uniquip Warehouse" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/uniquip-truck-200.jpg" alt="Uniquip Truck at the Uniquip Warehouse" width="200" height="200"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-uniquipwarehouse" title="Uniquip Warehouse" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/uniquip-warehouse-1-500.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4037" title="Uniquip Warehouse" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/uniquip-warehouse-1-200.jpg" alt="Uniquip Warehouse" width="200" height="200"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-uniquipwarehouse" title="Uniquip Warehouse" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/uniquip-warehouse-2-500.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4039" title="Uniquip Warehouse" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/uniquip-warehouse-2-200.jpg" alt="Uniquip Warehouse" width="200" height="200"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3" align="center">Click to enlarge pictures.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>After the tour we were taken back to the conference room where Mike Maltby (President of the CRA Ontario and owner of <a title="Ingersoll Rent-All" href="http://www.ingersollrentall.ca/" target="_blank">Ingersoll Rent-All Inc</a>) talked about the schedule of upcoming events, the most significant of which will be the <a title="National Event Supply Tradeshow Schedule" href="/en/national-event-supply-tradeshow-schedule" target="_blank">2013 CRA Ontario Tabletop Show</a> which is to be held at Nottawasaga Inn Resort in Alliston, Ontario on Saturday, January 19, 2013. The Tabletop show is a great way to see all the leading suppliers to the party rental and equipment rental industry in one location and to share stories with your peers. After the Tabletop show there will be an evening banquet dinner followed by some great entertainment.</p> <p>We then proceeded to a great buffet dinner that was prepared by <a title="Teatro Conference and Event Centre" href="http://www.teatrocentre.ca/" target="_blank">Teatro Conference &amp; Event Centre</a> in Milton. We were served roasted to perfection roast beef and a collection of incredible side dishes. It wasn't until we were eating our dinner that Dennis and I realized we were sitting at our <a title="NES 60" href="/en/60-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">60" round plywood folding tables</a>. When we usually see the tables, they're stacked on a skid waiting to be shipped to one our fantastic customers. It was a great opportunity to see some of our products in action!</p> <p>After dinner we were entertained and informed by <a title="Joe Ellers" href="http://www.joeellers.com/" target="_blank">Joe Ellers</a> on 'How to Make it Happen with Proactive Sales Strategies'. Joe has more than 25 years of sales experience and talked about ways every one of the businesses in attendance could do simple little things that would dramatically improve company&rsquo;s sales. The highlights of Joe&rsquo;s presentation were:</p> <ol> <li>Define what you want more of&mdash;This of course would be SALES! But make sure you are specific with this Goal.</li> <li>Put together a Target Account list that includes both your existing Customers and New prospects</li> <li>Set up outbound calendars&mdash;this is so your staff schedules calls: phone or in-person. And it doesn&rsquo;t have to be only for your sales people.</li> <li>Start Tracking Your Opportunities&mdash;You can&rsquo;t grow what you don&rsquo;t track or measure.</li> </ol> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are interested in attending any of the CRA Ontario meetings do not hesitate to <a title="Ask us a Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question">send us a quick note</a> and we would be pleased to let you know the details and location for the next meeting.</p> </div> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-uniquipwarehouse').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:66 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-at-the-golf-business-canada-show National Event Supply at the Golf Business Canada Show <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Serenity Crystal" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/serenity-crystal.jpg" alt="Serenity Crystal" width="300" height="318"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>On November 15th and 16th, the National Event Supply Tradeshow Team was at the <a title="Deerhurst Resort" href="http://www.deerhurstresort.com/" target="_blank">Deerhurst Resort</a> in Hunstville, Ontario exhibiting at the <a title="Golf Business Canada Show" href="https://www.ngcoa.ca/conference" target="_blank">2012 Golf Business Canada Show</a>. This is the fourth time that we've done this show, and this year's show was once again at a great location. Deerhurst Resort is where the leaders from the G8 countries met for their G8 Summit in June of 2010.</p> <p>Once again we had a great booth location, located on the right hand aisle directly across from one of the world&rsquo;s leading Golf Club suppliers, Club Car. Club Car was also a Gold Sponsor for the event this year.</p> <p>We spent Thursday afternoon setting up our booth to show a wide selection of our dish lines including our best-selling <a title="Quadrato" href="/en/quadrato" target="_blank">Quadrato Square dinnerware</a>, our <a title="Hotelier" href="/en/hotelier" target="_blank">Hotelier Round dinnerware</a>, and our everyday value <a title="Pearl White" href="/en/pearl-white" target="_blank">Pearl White line</a>. This year's show was the first time we had the opportunity to show our new <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal Stemware</a>, and it was very well received. We also showed a range of our folding tables and chairs, including our very popular <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">resin Chiavari chairs</a>. Because we had so many products to show this year, it took us most of the afternoon to get set up.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogleft"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="National Golf Club Owners Association" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/12/ngcoa-blog.jpg" alt="National Golf Club Owners Association" width="300" height="300"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>The show started Friday at 10am with a flurry of activity as the attendees rushed in to see the new and exciting products they could buy for next year&rsquo;s Golf Season. The National Event Supply booth was quite busy throughout the day, and we were pleased to able to see a number of our current customers including Ryan Seutter from <a title="Countryside Golf Course" href="http://www.countrysidegolfcourse.com/" target="_blank">Country Side Golf Course</a> in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Brenda O&rsquo;Reilly of <a title="Stonetree Golf and Fitness Club" href="http://www.stonetree.on.ca/" target="_blank">Stone Tree Golf and Fitness Club</a> in Owen Sound, Ontario and Vince Boada from the <a title="Cardinal Golf Club" href="http://www.cardinalgolfclub.com/golf/kettle-creek" target="_blank">Cardinal Golf Club</a> in Kettleby, Ontario. We also met with quite a few new Golf Club Owners we had never seen before. For the most part, Golf Clubs were interested in how we could help them drive new revenues (from Weddings or Special Events) or how we could help them save money in their Food &amp; Beverage Operations. While most of the Golf Clubs were interested in the broad range of products we have to offer, the most popular items were our always popular <a title="NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">White Wedding Style Resin Folding chairs</a>, our Plastic folding tables, and our large <a title="Melamine Platters" href="/en/melamine-platters-and-bowls" target="_blank">Melamine serving platters and bowls</a>.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p>During the show we had the pleasure of meeting with Don MacKay, the outgoing President of the NGCOA and owner of the Muskoka Highlands Golf Club. Don thanked us for our participation and support of the NGCOA&rsquo;s annual Golf Business Canada Show. If you didn't make it to the show and would like to learn about products that can help drive events to your course, please don't hesitate to <a title="Ask us any questions" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">ask us any questions</a>.</p> <p>Golfer image courtesy of pichart99thai / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:65 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/does-national-event-supply-sell-cheap-dishes Does National Event Supply sell Cheap Dishes? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6594" title="Pearl White Dinnerware" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/pearl-white.jpg" alt="Pearl White Dinnerware" width="336" height="448">We often get asked what our most inexpensive (cheapest) dinnerware line is. There are many reasons that someone might be looking for cheap dinner plates. Sometimes it&rsquo;s a rental company looking to do a large event without breaking the budget; others are organizations looking to purchase dinnerware for their lunchroom; others still are restaurants looking for cheap plates for large occasional events. Whatever the case may be, when a customer is looking for a cheap dinnerware line, our go to product is our <a title="Pearl White" href="/en/pearl-white" target="_blank">Pearl White</a> Dinnerware line. For years now we have offered our Pearl White Dinnerware line as our entry level, everyday value, dinnerware line. With the Dinner Plate starting at $1.80 and other dishes having a similarly attractive price point, it is easy to see why Pearl White is such a great choice for large events. If you are interested in adding an inexpensive dinnerware line like pearl white things that you need to consider are the quality of the dinnerware, and growth potential that it offers to your business.</p> <h4>Quality</h4> <p>One of the key features beyond price is the quality of porcelain that Pearl White dishes are made with. Our Pearl White Dinnerware is all made of A/B grade porcelain. A/B grade porcelain is the porcelain grade that many high end brands. Even our more expensive dinnerware lines use A/B grade porcelain. So then what&rsquo;s the difference and why is Pearl White so much less expensive? The first reason is that Pearl White porcelain is missing the additives that our <a title="Quadrato" href="/en/quadrato" target="_blank">Quadrato</a>, <a title="Hotelier" href="/en/hotelier" target="_blank">Hotelier</a>, <a title="Ovali" href="/en/ovali" target="_blank">Ovali</a>, and <a title="Polar White Dinnerware" href="/en/polar-white" target="_blank">Polar White</a> porcelain have. Porcelain additives like aluminum oxide make the porcelain stronger, more chip resistant, and therefore better suited to a commercial environment. As a result, Pearl White is closer to houseware quality, and it might not be the best option for a restaurant to use on a daily basis.</p> <h4>Growth Potential</h4> <p>One of the greatest features of Pearl White Dinnerware is the growth potential that it gives you. If you receive a request for an event with 500 people but you only have 100 Steelite plates, it may be financially difficult to justify purchasing 400 additional plates to win the event. If on the other hand you have the same scenario but with Pearl White Plates, suddenly it is an investment that you are able to make. This flexibility allows you to take on events that you may otherwise not be able to simply because the cost of the dinnerware is too high. It is also great for your customers because if a plate breaks, it is only $1.80 versus close to $20 for a Dudson or Steelite dish (depending on your supplier). This potential for growth is perhaps the most valuable asset of the Pearl White Dinnerware line since a relatively small investment goes a long way.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are interested in seeing all of the pieces available in the Pearl White Dinnerware line, please <a title="Pearl White" href="/en/pearl-white" target="_blank">see here</a>. If you are interested in adding Pearl White to your rental inventory, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a> for pricing and more information.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:64 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/wood-folding-tables-vs-plastic-folding-tables-proscons Wood Folding Tables vs Plastic Folding Tables (Pros/Cons) <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6597" title="Pros and Cons of Wood and Plastic Folding Tables" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/pros-cons.jpg" alt="Pros and Cons of Wood and Plastic Folding Tables" width="300" height="300">When purchasing new tables, many of our customers have difficulty choosing between <a title="NES Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">NEW Wood Folding Tables</a> and <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables</a>. We are often asked "Which tables are better?" in hopes that we'll be able to definitively tell our customer and potential customers which tables are better. The truth is that both types of tables have pros and cons that you need to consider before you purchase your tables. To help you make your choice, we will look at some of these positives and negatives of both tables, including weight, strength, cleaning, flexibility of use, and overall longevity.</p> <h4>Weight</h4> <p>Weight is an important factor if you are going to be moving around the tables on a regular basis. If you need to move the tables around with limited labour, then the advantage clearly goes to the plastic folding tables. For example, the 6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table weighs in at a scant 30.26lbs compared to the NES Wood Folding Table which weighs 48lbs. Lighter tables help reduce the risk of injury and damage to the table when it is being moved. If you will not be moving the tables then the weight advantage is likely a non-factor for your purchase.</p> <h4>Strength</h4> <p>When it comes to strength it is really a dead heat. Both the NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables as well as the NES Wood Folding Tables are exceptionally strong. Need some proof? Take a look at the two pictures below. One is our 6-ft NES Reliable Rectangle Plastic Folding Table and the other is our new 6-ft NES Wood Rectangle Folding Table. Both tables had two 35lb 6-ft rectangle skids and 22 8-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables stacked on top of on them; This is a combined weight of over 1100lbs. At the end of the one hour test, both tables were folded neatly and put away with no evidence that the test had been performed on them.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-tablestresstest" title="6-ft Rectangular Plastic Folding Table holding over 1100lbs." href="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/BMT-90.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3984" title="Plastic Folding Table Stress Test" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/BMT-90-T.jpg" alt="Plastic Folding Table Stress Test" width="150" height="100"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-tablestresstest" title="6-ft Rectangular Plastic Folding Table holding over 1100lbs." href="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/BMT-45.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3982" title="Plastic Folding Table Stress Test 45 Angle" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/BMT-45-T.jpg" alt="Plastic Folding Table Stress Test 45 Angle" width="150" height="100"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-tablestresstest" title="6-ft NES Rectangular Wood Folding Table holding over 1100 lbs." href="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/wood-90.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3988" title="Wood Folding Table Stress Test" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/wood-90-T.jpg" alt="Wood Folding Table Stress Test" width="150" height="100"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-tablestresstest" title="6-ft NES Rectangular Wood Folding Table holding over 1100 lbs." href="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/wood-45.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3986" title="Wood Folding Table Stress Test 45 Angle" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/wood-45-T.jpg" alt="Wood Folding Table Stress Test 45 Angle" width="150" height="100"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4" align="center">Click to enlarge pictures.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <h4>Cleaning</h4> <p>Each product in this case has a different advantage for cleaning. The plastic folding tables are great for fast cleanup of spills. Since it is a flat surface that does not have bolts in the top like the wood folding tables have, you can simply wipe the top clean. With that said some people do find that over time the plastic folding tables pick up marks that are either difficult to get off or they are not able to get them off the table. This is not as much of an issue with the plywood tables because they can be refinished.</p> <h4>Flexibility of Use</h4> <p>In terms of overall usability, the plastic tables come out slightly ahead of the plywood tables. Why is this? As I have already mentioned, the plastic tables are lighter than their wood equivalents, which makes them easier to manage. Additionally, they can be used in doors and outdoors. While the plastic folding tables will deteriorate over time if left outdoors, the deterioration will occur over a significantly longer period of time. Additionally if you wipe the tables dry after it rains this deterioration will be delayed further.</p> <h4>Overall Longevity</h4> <p>For overall longevity, wood folding tables are king-- although the wood table may not remain the size that you originally purchased. Many of our customers love that they can sand the tables, apply a new coat of varnish, and effectively have a brand new table. What happens if you break the corner? The 8-ft x 30&rdquo; rectangle will simply become a different size, perhaps a 8-ft x 18&rdquo; Training Table or a 6-ft x 30&rdquo; rectangle. While plastic folding tables also last a long time in a rental environment, you are not able to refinish and reuse them in the same way that you can with the plywood tables.</p> <p>So which type of tables should you buy? It&rsquo;s really a personal preference. You need to decide what is important to you, so that you get table that's best for you on a day to day basis. At the end of the day, as long as you purchase a high quality table, we don&rsquo;t think there is a bad choice between the two. We have many customers that wish that they switched to <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">Plastic Folding Tables</a> earlier and others that swear by the <a title="NES Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">Wood Folding Tables</a>. If you have any other questions about folding tables or any of our other products, please don't hesitate to <a title="Ask NES a Question!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">ask us a question</a>!</p> <p>Top Image courtesy of Stuart Miles / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-tablestresstest').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:63 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/why-should-you-be-a-member-of-the-national-golf-course-owners-association-canada Why should you be a member of the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6557" title="National Golf Club Owners Association" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/12/ngcoa-blog.jpg" alt="National Golf Club Owners Association" width="300" height="300">A few weeks ago Michael posted a <a title="National Event Supply Tradeshow Schedule" href="/en/national-event-supply-tradeshow-schedule" target="_blank">blog article</a> discussing all the tradeshows that National Event Supply will be exhibiting at over the next 5 months. One of those trade shows is the <a title="Golf Business Canada Trade Show" href="https://www.ngcoa.ca/conference" target="_blank">Golf Business Canada 2012 Conference &amp; Trade Show</a> put on by the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA). This year the trade show will be held at the beautiful Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville Ontario on November 15-17th 2012. In anticipation of the trade show we thought we would highlight some benefits of being a member of the NGCOA Canada.</p> <p>The first benefit of being part of the NGCOA is government relations. Often small businesses struggle to have their voice heard, and organizations like the NGCOA help change this. There are other organizations like the <a title="CFIB" href="http://www.cfib-fcei.ca/english/index.html" target="_blank">CFIB</a> that help small businesses lobby the government, but they focus on <strong>ALL</strong> small business issues, not just issues specific to golf courses. The NGCOA focuses on key issues that you, as a golf course owner, are facing. These issues range from fair property tax assessments, to liquor allowances on golf carts, to pesticide use within golf course operations.</p> <p>Another great benefit provided by the NGCOA to its members is the Golfmax Purchasing Program. The Golfmax Purchasing Program is a volume discount program negotiated by the NGCOA with numerous leading golf course suppliers. These discounts typically allow you to recover your membership dues through savings from golf course suppliers you might already do business with. The NGCOA has agreements with over 60 leading golf course suppliers to help ensure there is a discount available for most of the products that you will need to purchase throughout the season. The NGCOA has even included a handy savings calculator on their website to help show you the value of this purchasing program.</p> <p>The final benefit offered from being a member of the NGCOA is that they focus on growing the sport of golf. The NGCOA is responsible for creation of Take a Kid to the Course in an effort to expand the demographics that the sport of Golf appeals to. They have also launched Get Golf Ready in 5 Days which is a naturally branded adult development program with two real goals. These goals are to bring new people into golf in a fast and fun way as well as to get former golfers back into the sport. What makes this program great is that it is offered to NGCOA Canada members totally free of charge. Having this initiative in action at your course can get new golfers onto your fairways helping improve your financial bottom line.</p> <p>If you are interested in more information about the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada, please visit their website <a title="National Golf Club Owners Association" href="http://www.ngcoa.ca/" target="_blank">http://www.ngcoa.ca</a>. If you have any questions for National Event Supply, and how we can help you improve your business revenues please <a title="Ask NES a Question!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">don&rsquo;t hesitate to ask</a>!</p> <p>Image courtesy of pichart99thai / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:62 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/dennis-chiavari-chairs-and-trade-show-stunts Dennis, Chiavari Chairs, and Trade Show Stunts <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6610" title="Chiavari Chairs" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/IMG-1186-Chiavari-Chair-Grouping.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Grouping" width="250" height="291">National Event Supply has been selling our <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Resin Chiavari Chairs</a> and <a title="NES Crystal Chiavari Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Crystal Chiavari Chairs</a> for over two years now. We've loved them since we first set eyes on the sample chairs from the factory, and our love has not ebbed as time has passed. From the simple elegance of the white Chiavari chairs to warmth of the Mahogany Chiavari chairs, there's a lot to love. It's not just us that loves these chairs; Visitors to our trade show booths in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Toronto, and Montreal have also taken a shine to them.</p> <p>Recently we wrote a little about the <a title="Chiavari Chairs: 205 Years Young!" href="/en/what-is-a-chiavari-chair-and-its-history" target="_blank">history of the Chiavari Chair</a> (quick summary; They're old and Italian), and did a <a title="Resin Chiavari Chairs vs Wood Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs-vs-wood-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">comparison between wood Chiavari chairs and resin Chiavari chairs</a>. In this video, the last of the three videos from the Canadian Rental Service show in Toronto, Dennis talks about our Chiavari Chairs, explains why they're so awesome, and shows off a stunt he's been doing at trade shows since we got the <a title="NES Crystal Chiavari Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs">NES Reliable Crystal Chiavari Chair</a>.</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/A4B61i1Y0sA" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>This is the last of our Canadian Rental Service trade show videos. If you found this video interesting and informative, and you have seen our other two vides, you can watch Dennis <a title="Let&rsquo;s Talk Tables" href="/en/lets-talk-tables" target="_blank">talking about tables</a> here, and <a title="National Event Supply on Video!" href="/en/national-event-supply-on-video" target="_blank">talking about National Event Supply</a> here. We'll be doing some more videos that show off the strength of our Chiavari Chairs and other products again in the neat future. In the meantime, if you have any questions about our <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Resin Chiavari Chair</a>, our <a title="NES Crystal Chiavari Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Crystal Chiavari Chairs</a>, or any of our other products, please don't hesitate to <a title="Ask NES a Question!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">ask us any questions</a> that you may have!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:61 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/bar-height-folding-chairs-back-in-stock Bar Height Folding Chairs back in Stock! <p>It's always great news when we have a container backing into our dock. No matter how hard we try, we always manage to run out of stock on items that we thought we were well-stocked on. And Murphy's Law always ensures that the out of stock item is the product that all of our customers want and need.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6613" title="NES Reliable Bar Height Folding Chair" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/barheight.jpg" alt="NES Reliable Bar Height Folding Chair" width="200" height="300">This time, the product that we had run out of was our <a title="NES Reliable Bar-Height Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair" target="_blank">NES Reliable Folding Bar Height Chair</a>. The NES Reliable Folding Bar Height Chair comes in black on black and is a folding bar stool, perfect for rental companies and party planners that need a bar height chair for their events. Unlike bar stools, NES Reliable Folding Bar Height Chairs fold down, for easy storage and transport. NES Reliable Folding Bar Height Chairs are also perfect for trade show booths. When the NES trade show team <a title="National Event Supply Tradeshow Schedule" href="/en/national-event-supply-tradeshow-schedule" target="_blank">heads out to do a trade show</a>, they always have extra NES Reliable Folding Bar Height Chairs for when they need a quick break.</p> <p>NES Reliable Folding Bar Height Chairs are made out of the same materials as our <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a>, and are the exact same colour as the black on black version of that particular line of chair. NES Reliable Folding Bar Height Chairs feature virgin plastic to give the seat and back an appropriate amount of malleability, while the frame itself is made of high tensile steel which is only available in chairs made at our factory. The seat on the NES Reliable Folding Bar Height Chair is incredibly comfortable, and very sturdy. In addition, the folding foot rest also helps make this one of the most comfortable folding bar height chairs around.</p> <p>NES Reliable Bar Height Folding Chairs are the perfect complement to our bar height <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables</a>. These 43" tall tables allow for groups to congregate around them during events, and if you have NES Reliable Bar Height Folding Chairs around the table, you'll have a comfortable seating area that people are bound to take advantage of. Placing cruiser tables with our NES Reliable Folding Bar Height Chairs on the periphery of an event gives people a place to sit with their drinks and make connections with other guests.</p> <p>We've contacted customers that had outstanding backorders for our NES Reliable Folding Bar Height Chairs and their chairs are on the way. We still have plenty chairs left (for the moment!), and have additional chairs on order. If you're interested in learning more about our <a title="NES Reliable Bar-Height Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair" target="_blank">NES Reliable Bar Height Folding Chairs</a>, or any of our other products, please don't hesitate to <a title="Ask us a Question!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:60 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/lets-talk-tables Let's Talk Tables <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6616" title="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/rectangular-plastic-folding-table-B.jpg" alt="Rectangular Plastic Folding Table" width="300" height="200">We're quite passionate about our <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables</a>. We think they are one of the best plastic folding tables in the marketplace, and we're always happy to explain why. We've been doing that in blog articles about why <a title="Why I Love Round Folding Tables: Better Conversations" href="/en/why-i-love-round-folding-tables-better-conversations" target="_blank">round tables are more conducive to conversation</a> and in explaining <a title="How Much Do Plastic Folding Chairs Cost?" href="/en/how-much-do-plastic-folding-chairs-cost" target="_blank">how much plastic tables cost</a>. We sometimes have to restrain ourselves from shouting from rooftops that our tables rock!</p> <p>In the <a title="National Event Supply on Video!" href="/en/national-event-supply-on-video" target="_blank">first video</a> that we posted on our blog, Dennis talked about who our customers are, what products we sell, and why you should buy from National Event Supply. In this video, Dennis talks about all of our great <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">NES Reliable Brand Plastic Folding Tables</a>, including several of our new tables including the 6 foot and 8 foot <a title="NES Introduces 6ft and 8ft Fold in Half Tables!" href="/en/nes-introduces-6ft-and-8ft-plastic-fold-in-half-tables" target="_blank">NES Reliable Fold-In-Half Plastic Folding Tables</a>, and our <a title="Another New Plastic Folding Table!" href="/en/another-new-blow-mold-folding-table" target="_blank">6 foot NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs</a>. The adjustable height table is perfect for rental companies who want a table that can do double duty as a regular rectangular banquet table or as a makeshift bar. It has adjustable table legs that expands from 29.25 inches to 43 inches in height easily without the need for tools.</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zFI3IjkOHkA" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We're going to have some more table related videos in the future. In the meantime, if you have any questions about our NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables or any of our other products, please don't hesitate to <a title="Ask NES a Question!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">ask any questions</a> that you may have!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:59 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-tradeshow-schedule National Event Supply Tradeshow Schedule <p>Over the past couple of weeks we've been laying the ground work for the upcoming trade show season. We've got deadlines for artwork for physical postcards, and dates for email reminders&mdash;it's like a miniature election campaign where we're trying to get out the vote. Part of this campaign is a blog article detailing what trade shows we're going to, where they are, and on what days they are being held.</p> <p>We're going to be updating this blog article frequently as we get updated information including booth numbers. The best way to stay up-to-date on our trade show appearances would be to bookmark this article.</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6619" title="Golf Business Canada 2012 Conference and Trade Show" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/ngcoa2.jpg" alt="Golf Business Canada 2012 Conference and Trade Show" width="187" height="164">Our first trade show of the year will be in Huntsville, ON, where we will be attending the Golf Business Canada 2012 Conference &amp; Trade Show: <br>&nbsp; <br>Golf Business Canada 2012 Conference &amp; Trade Show <br>Deerhurst Resort <br>Huntsville, ON <br>November 15 to 17, 2012 <br>Booth: 201 <br><a title="https://www.ngcoa.ca/conference" href="https://www.ngcoa.ca/conference" target="_blank">https://www.ngcoa.ca/conference</a> <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6621" title="CRA Trade show Logo" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/cra-tradeshow.png" alt="CRA Trade show Logo" width="189" height="180">The new year starts off with a bang with three trade shows on back to back to back weekends. Our first trade show of 2013 takes us out to British Columbia. Check out our <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a> at the 2013 BC CRA Regional Trade Show: <br>&nbsp; <br>&nbsp; <br>2013 BC CRA Regional Trade Show <br>Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Centre <br>Surrey, BC <br>January 11 &amp; 12, 2013 <br>Booth: TBA <br><a title="http://crarental.org/newsroom/tradeshows/" href="http://crarental.org/newsroom/tradeshows/" target="_blank">http://crarental.org/newsroom/tradeshows/</a><br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6621" title="CRA Trade show Logo" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/cra-tradeshow.png" alt="CRA Trade show Logo" width="189" height="180">After a weekend in British Columbia showing off our tables, we're back in Ontario showing off everything that goes on top. Check out our <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Crystal stemware</a> at the 2013 CRA Ontario Tabletop Show: <br>&nbsp; <br>2013 CRA Ontario Tabletop Show <br>Nottaswaga Inn <br>Alliston, ON <br>January 19, 2013 <br>Booth: TBA <br><a title="http://crarental.org/newsroom/tradeshows/" href="http://crarental.org/newsroom/tradeshows/" target="_blank">http://crarental.org/newsroom/tradeshows/</a> <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6622" title="2013 BC Foodservice Expo" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/BCFSE.jpg" alt="2013 BC Foodservice Expo" width="189" height="180">After a weekend in Ontario, we're back in beautiful British Columbia for the 2013 BC Foodservice Expo. This is the perfect opportunity for our western customers to take a look at our <a title="Quadrato" href="/en/quadrato" target="_blank">Quadrato Dinnerware</a> or <a title="Hotelier" href="/en/hotelier" target="_blank">Hotelier Dinnerware</a>: <br>&nbsp; <br>2013 BC Foodservice Expo <br>Vancouver Convention Centre <br>Vancouver, BC <br>January 27 &amp; 28, 2013 <br>Booth: 138 &amp; 140 <br><a title="http://www.connectshow.com/" href="http://www.connectshow.com/" target="_blank">http://www.connectshow.com/</a><br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6623" title="The Rental Show" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/rental-show-logo-blog.jpg" alt="The Rental Show" width="189" height="180">After three weekends filled with trade shows we get a little break to get ready for The Rental Show 2013. We've got a big booth which we're going to fill with all of our great products. Need a reason to go to the show? <a title="5 Reasons to Attend The 2013 Rental Show" href="/en/5-reasons-to-attend-the-2013-rental-show" target="_blank">We've got 5</a>: <br>&nbsp; <br>The Rental Show 2013 <br>Sands Expo and Convention Center <br>Las Vegas, NV <br>February 10-13, 2013 <br>Booth: 4072 <br><a title="http://www.therentalshow.com/" href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">http://www.therentalshow.com/</a><br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6624" title="CRFA Show" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/CRFA-Show1.jpg" alt="CRFA Show" width="189" height="180">We get another little breather before we do 3 trade shows in a month. We'll be at home in Toronto for the 2013 CRFA Show. This is a perfect opportunity for our Eastern Customers to take a look at <a title="Porcelain Dinnerware" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">Dinnerware</a> and <a title="Cutlery" href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">Cutlery</a>: <br>&nbsp; <br>2013 CRFA Show <br>Direct Energy Centre <br>Toronto, ON <br>March 3-5, 2013 <br>Booth: 1911 <br><a title="http://tradeshows.restaurantscanada.org/" href="http://tradeshows.restaurantscanada.org/" target="_blank">http://tradeshows.restaurantscanada.org/</a><br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3900" title="CRA Tradeshow Logo" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/cra-tradeshow.png" alt="CRA Tradeshow Logo" width="189" height="180">After a week off, we head to booming Saskatoon, SK for the 2013 Prairie CRA Regional Trade Show. We'll be showing off our <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Resin Chiavari Chairs</a> while we bask in prairie hospitality: <br>&nbsp; <br>2013 Prairie CRA Regional Trade Show <br>Prairieland Park <br>Saskatoon, SK <br>March 15 &amp; 16, 2013 <br>Booth: TBA <br><a title="http://crarental.org/newsroom/tradeshows/" href="http://crarental.org/newsroom/tradeshows/" target="_blank">http://crarental.org/newsroom/tradeshows/</a> <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3900" title="CRA Trade show Logo" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/cra-tradeshow.png" alt="CRA Trade show Logo" width="189" height="180">Last, but certainly not least, is the 2013 Quebexpo. Do you parle vous francais? Speak with our bilingual trade show team about all of your <a title="NES Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/nes-wood-folding-tables" target="_blank">wood table</a> needs: <br>&nbsp; <br>2013 Quebexpo <br>Hotel des Seigneurs <br>St. Hyacinthe, QC <br>March 26 &amp; 27, 2013 <br>Booth: TBA <br><a title="http://crarental.org/newsroom/tradeshows/" href="http://crarental.org/newsroom/tradeshows/" target="_blank">http://crarental.org/newsroom/tradeshows/</a> <br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p> <p>It's going to be a hectic trade show season again this year. We hope to see you at one or more of the shows, and would love it if you'd stop by our booth and talk to our friendly sales reps! If you have any questions about our trade show appearances or any of our products, please don't hesitate <a title="Ask NES a question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">to ask</a>!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:58 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-on-video National Event Supply on Video! <p>If you've been reading our blog, you know that we're passionate about our products. We've written numerous blog articles about our chairs, tables, dinnerware, crystal, and cutlery, but writing articles isn't enough. Instead of just telling you that our products are great, we're going to start showing you with videos that show off the features that make our products so great. We've been wanting to do this for a while, and we've brainstormed a bunch of great ideas for videos that will highlight the strengths of products. And now that we've figured out how the camera works, we can start putting some them together.</p> <p>In the meantime, we've put together three videos of our President Dennis Heathcote at this year's Canadian Rental Mart Show in Toronto. In this first video, Dennis explains who we are, what we do, why our products are so great and why you should buy from us! We also have a video about our great range of tables, and a video in which Dennis demonstrates just how strong our <a title="NES Crystal Chiavari Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Crystal Chiavari Chairs</a> are. Here's our first video. I hope you enjoy it!</p> <p align="center"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/raTVND7Vxm4" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We'll be posting the next two videos next week. If you have any questions about National Event Supply or any of our products, <a title="Ask NES a Questions" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">please don't hesitate to ask</a>!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:57 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/bye-bye-wwwdandkimportscom Bye, Bye www.dandkimports.com <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6638" title="National Event Supply Logo" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/NES-div-vert-300.jpg" alt="National Event Supply Logo" width="300" height="225">In January 2011, we issued a <a title="National Event Supply Launches" href="/en/national-event-supply-launches" target="_blank">press release</a> telling the world that D &amp; K Imports was changing its name to National Event Supply. We announced that we would be expanding to Indianapolis and that we would be expanding our product lines. We've expanded our product lines, bringing in great new lines like our <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal</a>. We've fleshed out our <a title="NEW Wing Bowls and Slanted Bowls" href="/en/new-wing-bowls-and-slanted-bowls" target="_blank">porcelain wares</a>, slowly adding items to new and existing product lines. We've even brought in <a title="In Stock: Blow-Mold Stacking Chairs" href="/en/in-stock-blow-mold-stacking-chairs" target="_blank">new chairs</a>, <a title="Now Arriving&hellip;Training Tables, Card Tables, Chairs, and Banquet Tables" href="/en/now-arrivingtraining-tables-card-tables-chairs-and-banquet-tables" target="_blank">new tables</a>, and <a title="Another New Chair Dolly!" href="/en/another-new-chair-dolly" target="_blank">new dollies</a> to move everything around. National Event Supply was moving forward.</p> <p>When we changed the name of the company, we also launched a new website and this blog. The old website, www.dandkimports.com, stayed up so that our existing customers who were familiar with the old website, could still find us and look for the products that they needed. However, as time went on the D &amp; K website grew more and more out of date. New products weren't being added and the blog wasn't available.</p> <p>That's why on October 1, 2012, the D &amp; K Imports website was taken down, and links were redirected to the appropriate page on the National Event Supply website. This process was a little trickier than we would have liked, but with a little help we managed to get everything squared away and ensure that people would be able to find us at our new home. If you're coming here after trying to get to the D &amp; K Imports, I hope that you are finding everything that you are looking for on the website, and that you find the blog articles interesting and informative.</p> <p>As the year draws to a close, we're continuing to find new and exciting products that we hope you will love. If you've got any questions about National Events Supply, or any of our products, I hope that you'll <a title="Ask Us A Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">drop us a line</a>.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:56 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/resin-chiavari-chairs-vs-wood-chiavari-chairs Resin Chiavari Chairs vs Wood Chiavari Chairs <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6459" title="Resin Chiavari Chair" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/05/resinchiavari.jpg" alt="NES Resin Chiavari Chairs" width="200" height="300">Many people who are looking to purchase Chiavari Chairs for their rental business, restaurant, or banquet hall want to examine the differences between the Resin Chiavari Chair and Wood Chiavari Chair. Since the quality of both the Resin Chiavari Chairs and Wood Chiavari Chairs can vary dramatically, for the purposes of this blog, we will assume you are considering a high quality version of each product. In that case, each of the products has positives and negatives including authenticity, durability, appearance, strength, and maintenance. This will allow you to more easily choose which option is right for your business.</p> <p>When considering the authenticity of the product, the clear choice between the two products is the wood chiavari chairs. <a title="Chiavari Chairs: 205 Years Young!" href="/en/what-is-a-chiavari-chair-and-its-history" target="_blank">Wood Chiavari Chairs</a> have been around for over 200 years and they are still an extremely popular choice. For many people, when you think Chiavari Chair, it simply needs to be a Wood Chiavari Chair.</p> <p>When you consider durability, the tide generally turns in favour of the Resin Chiavari Chair. Resin Chiavari Chairs are better suited to daily use easily as Resin Chiavari Chairs are made with coloured resin. As a result if you do happen to chip the paint on the chair, you will see a base colour that is only a few shades different from the gloss automotive paint finishing. Compare this with a Wood Chiavari Chair which shows a natural wood colour when it chips and the advantages are clear. Additionally, some chairs like the white <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">NES Resin Chiavari Chair</a> are not painted at all, which means that any chips that do occur will not be noticeable without a close inspection.</p> <p>A third factor to consider is appearance. Obviously no one wants to spend their hard earned money on a chair that does not look good. In this case it is likely personal preference, colour dependent, and chair manufacturer specific. In our case we have had numerous people mistake our Resin Chiavari Chairs for Wood Chiavari Chairs. If you are more discerning however you will notice that the gold Resin Chiavari Chair will have a gloss finish when compared to the Wood Chiavari Chair which will be more of a matte finish. Additionally, Wood Chiavari Chairs typically come in a wider range of colours which means it may not be possible for you to find a resin alternative.</p> <p>When you consider the strength of the Chiavari Chair, think about bracing and use of stronger materials (metal, higher-quality resins). Many people find that Resin Chaivari Chairs are far stronger. As an example, our NES Resin Chiavari Chair has been subjected to a 300lb drop test from 6&rdquo; above the seat which it passes without any issues. Our <a title="Clear Chiavari Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Crystal Chiavari Chair</a> (made of Polycarbonate) passes a 225lb drop test without any issues. Our Resin Chiavari Chairs get their strengh from steel supports which run through the resin itself. To get the strongest Wood Chaivari Chair, you'll want to make sure it is factory assembled. Knock down chairs simply do not have the same strength.Finally, look for Wood Chiavari Chairs that feature 4 braces on the bottom of the chair, locking the seat to the chair frame. By getting the braces, and buying a factory-assembled chair, you'll reduce the wobble that often comes with Wood Chaivari Chairs as the screws become loose in the wood.</p> <p>One final issue to consider is maintenance. Maintenance can become a major cost factor if the product needs constant attention. In the case of Chiavari Chairs, Resin Chiavari Chairs will hold up significantly better than Wood Chiavari Chairs. Wood Chiavari Chairs often need their screws tightened and their paint touched up after events, while Resin Chiavari Chair require very little after event maintenance.</p> <p>In the case of Resin Chiavari Chairs versus Wood Chiavari Chairs there is really not a right or wrong choice. Either choice leaves you with a classic chair design that will be popular for years to come.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are interested in Wood Chiavari Chairs or Resin Chiavari Chairs, our sales reps would be happy to <a title="Ask NES a Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">answer</a> any questions that you may have!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:54 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/in-stock-blow-mold-stacking-chairs In Stock: Blow-Mold Stacking Chairs <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6643" title="Shipping Dock" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/shipping-dock.jpg" alt="Shipping Dock" width="400" height="266">At National Event Supply, we pride ourselves on being a stocking warehouse. What this means is that we try to keep everything but our special order items in stock. This way if you need a table, you're not waiting a month for one to arrive from China. To keep items in stock, we're always monitoring inventory levels, examining outstanding quotes, and listening to what our customers are saying so that we can anticipate their needs. Sometimes though, we get suprised by the demand for a particular items and unfortunately run out of stock.</p> <p>Until last week, when our container came in, we were sold out of our <a title="NES Reliable Blow-Mold Stacking Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-blow-mold-stacking-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Blow-Mold Stacking Chairs</a>. The Blow-Mold Stacking Chair is a relatively new chair for us. We've only had it in inventory for a little over a year, and sales have just started taking off. The Blow-Mold Stacking Chair is unbelievably comfortable over long periods, while being strong and durable. Unlike banquet chairs, where you can cut the fabric or vinyl, the Blow-Mold Stacking Chairs have no vinyl or upholstrey to cut, burn, or otherwise mutilate. Blow-Mold Stacking Chairs are made of the same strong and durable material as our <a title="Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables</a>, and have passed a 6 inch, 275 pound drop test and are capable of holding static weights in excess of 500 pounds.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-bmchairblog" title="NES Reliable Blow-Mold Stacking Chair" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/Blow-Mold-Stacking-Chair-L.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3853" title="NES Reliable Blow-Mold Stacking Chair" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/02/Blow-Mold-Stacking-Chair-B.png" alt="NES Reliable Blow-Molds Stacking Chair" width="200" height="315"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-bmchairblog" title="NES Reliable Blow-Mold Folding Chair" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/BlowMoldFoldingChair45L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3854" title="NES Reliable Blow-Mold Folding Chair" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/03/Blow-Mold-Folding-Chair-B.jpg" alt="NES Reliable Blow-Mold Folding Chair" width="200" height="315"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" align="center">Click to enlarge pictures.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>We also received a shipment of our <a title="NES Reliable Blow-Mold Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-blow-mold-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Blow-Mold Folding Chairs</a>. The Blow-Mold Folding Chairs are, like the Blow-Mold Stacking Chairs, manufactured from the same heavy-duty plastic and steel as our NES Reliable Plastic Folding tables. This combination of high-quality plastic and heavy-duty steel tubing forms the basis for the strongest folding chair that we sell. Blow-Mold Folding Chairs are just as comfortable as their stacking sibling, and as strong as well. Blow-Mold Folding Chairs were exposed to the same 6 inch, 275 pound drop test as the Blow-Mold Stacking Chair, and passed with flying colours. We also carry a <a title="Another New Chair Dolly!" href="/en/another-new-chair-dolly" target="_blank">Blow-Mold Folding Chair Cart</a> to help move up to 30 of these chairs from event to event.</p> <p>Our next container should be arriving near the end of the month, and should have a load of <a title="NES Reliable Bar-Height Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-folding-bar-chair" target="_blank">NES Reliable Bar-Height Plastic Folding Chairs</a>. If you have any questions about the Blow-Mold Stacking Chair, the Blow-Mold Folding Chair, or any of our other fine products, our sales reps would be happy to <a title="Ask NES a Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">answer them</a>!</p> <p>Port Image courtesy of samarttiw / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-bmchairblog').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:55 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/belonging-to-the-canadian-rental-association Belonging to the Canadian Rental Association <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6582" title="Large CRA Logo" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/large-cra-logo.jpg" alt="Large CRA Logo" width="350" height="240">National Event Supply has been an associate member of the <a title="Canadian Rental Association" href="http://www.crarental.org/" target="_blank">Canadian Rental Association</a> ever since my partner and I bought the business from the previous owners. We see the value in belonging to a trade-group dedicated to the rental industry and recently became a member of the CRA Ontario Board of Directors to help out anyway that we can.</p> <p>One of the big advantages of belonging to the CRA, is the talks that you can take part in. Tomorrow, I'll be going to the CRA Ontario October Meeting in Newmarket to hear Manuel Parreira of the <a title="Bank of Canada" href="http://www.bankofcanada.ca/" target="_blank">Bank of Canada</a> speak on Currency Education. Manuel Parreira is the Senior Regional representative for the Ontario Regional Office. He is responsible for ensuring the delivery of the Bank of Canada's currency education program.</p> <p>When I was out in Edmonton for the <a title="NES at the Alberta Foodservice Expo 2012 (Part 1)" href="/en/nes-at-the-alberta-foodservice-expo-2012-part-1">Alberta Foodservice Expo</a>, our booth was right next to the Bank of Canada's booth where they were passing out information about the new Canadian bank notes. While the hundred dollar note and the fifty dollar note are currently in circulation, the big change will be occuring next month when the new polymer twenty dollar note enters circulation.</p> <p>So what changes have been made to the $20 bill? To start, they are made of polymer (plastic). Instead of the the paper/cloth feel of the existing $20 bills, these will be a smooth, single piece of polymer with transparent areas. These see-through areas of the bill will have a detailed metallic portrait and an image of the peace tower in Ottawa. The bills will also have raised ink on the large 20 on the front of the bill, the queen's top, and on the words the Banque du Canada and Bank of Canada. There is also a frosted maple leaf window, which is again transparent. If you would like to find out more about the new polymer bills, I would highly recommend checking out the Bank of Canada's <a title="New Currency Website" href="http://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes" target="_blank">website</a>.</p> <p>The informative monthly meetings and networking are not the only benefits of membership in the CRA. The CRA also runs an insurance program that covers the following items:</p> <ul> <li>Property Insurance</li> <li>Rental Equipment Off-Premises Insurance</li> <li>Liability Insurance</li> <li>Business Interruption</li> <li>Crime</li> <li>Equipment Breakdown</li> <li>Equipment Re-Rental</li> <li>Theft by Conversion Coverage</li> </ul> <p>This is an incredible insurance program if you're in the rental industry. Because the CRA runs the program, costs are kept low and they understand the business that you're in. If you're interested in learning more about this insurance coverage, or would like more information about the program, I'd recommend checking out the CRA's page on the <a title="Rental Insurance Program" href="http://crarental.org/join/benefits/" target="_blank">insurance program</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you have any questions about membership in the CRA, I'd be happy to try to <a title="Ask NES a Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">answer them</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:53 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/now-available-folding-table-carts-in-vancouver Now Available: Folding Table Carts in Vancouver <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6105" title="Vancouver Skyline and Stanley Park" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/09/Vancouver-Skyline-and-Stanley-Park.jpg" alt="Vancouver Skyline and Stanley Park" width="400" height="262">When we started planning for our expansion in Vancouver, we thought we'd start small. We'd start by stocking plastic folding tables in Vancouver, and then we'd stock wood folding tables in Vancouver, and then we'd stock plastic folding chairs in Vancouver. It didn't take us long to realize that we also needed to stock white resin folding chairs in Vancouver. So that's what we did. We stocked our NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs, Plastic Folding Tables, White Resin Folding Chairs, and Wood Folding Tables in our Vancouver warehouse at the beginning of August.</p> <p>Since then, things have been going very well. We're getting new customers who are happy with the quick shipping turn-around and improving shipping times for existing customers that had been buying from our Toronto warehouse. As to be expected with any new endeavour, there were a few growing pains, but we have them all ironed out now, and we're ready to meet your table and chair needs for the rest of the year and heading into next spring.</p> <p>We have since added two additional products to the mix in Vancouver. In the past month, we had several calls about table carts, and their availability in Vancouver. We're happy to announce that we now have round folding table carts and rectangular tables carts now available in our Vancouver warehouse.</p> <p><a title="Round Table Carts" href="/en/nes-round-table-cart" target="_blank">NES Round Table Carts</a> are 32.5 inches wide and are able to get through most standard-sized doors. They are light grey in colour and have a storage area that is 30 inches wide and will hold 10-14, 48 inch, 60 inch, or 72 inch round plywood or plastic folding tables. The NES Round Folding Table Cart features 4 swiveling wheels allowing for easier manoeuvering when the cart is full or empty.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-tablecartblog" title="NES Rectangular Table Cart" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/RectangularTableCartOpenL.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3845" title="NES Rectangular Table Cart" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/Rectangular-Table-Cart-Open-B.jpg" alt="NES Rectangular Table Cart" width="200" height="126"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-tablecartblog" title="NES Round Table Cart" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/RoundTableCartEmptyL.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3846" title="NES Round Table Cart" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/Round-Table-Cart-Empty-B.jpg" alt="NES Round Table Cart" width="200" height="126"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" align="center">Click to enlarge pictures.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p><a title="NES Rectangular Table Carts" href="/en/nes-rectangular-table-cart" target="_blank">NES Rectangular Table Carts</a> are also 32.5 inches wide and are also able to get through most standard-sized doors. Depending on the size of folding table you are moving, the NES Rectangular Table Cart can be 76 inches or 100.25 inches long. The storage area of the table cart will hold 12 to 18, 72 inch, or 96 inch rectangular wood or plastic folding tables. In addition, the NES Rectangular Folding Table Cart also features 4 swiveling wheels.</p> <div class="closingcomments">&nbsp;</div> <p>Our table carts have been a strong seller from our Toronto warehouse and we have no doubts that they will sell briskly from our Vancouver warehouse. If you have any questions about our NES Round Table Carts, our NES Rectangular Table Carts, or any of our wood or plastic folding tables, please feel free to <a title="Ask us a Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">ask us any questions</a> that you may have.</p> <p>"Vancouver Skyline And Stanley Park" courtesy of Rosemary Ratcliff / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-tablecartblog').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:52 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/why-i-love-round-folding-tables-better-conversations Why I Love Round Folding Tables: Better Conversations <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6663" title="Comic Turkey" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/turkey-300.jpg" alt="Comic Turkey" width="300" height="300">With my family living out west, out east and in Taiwan, I spend a lot of holidays with my roommate&rsquo;s family. Normally this involves a trip to the family house just down the street. This year, however, we spent Thanksgiving at <a title="The Keg" href="http://www.kegsteakhouse.com/en/" target="_blank">The Keg</a>, as the kitchen and bathrooms have been torn up for renovations. There were only six of us so we were seated at a 60 inch round table in front of a fireplace. What a great setting!</p> <p>We had our dinner and lots of conversations about work, technology, diets, television, and our plans for the week and what we had accomplished the preceeding week. Everyone had a great time and the wine and conversation flowed freely.</p> <p>When we got home, my roommate commented on how nice it was that we had a round table like that. Normally when we have a larger group for a get together, we get seated around a long rectangular table. These longer tables are not as conducive to conversation, and only rarely do you get a chance to speak to someone at the other end of the table. The last time we were at a restaurant, there were more of us and we were seated at a long rectangular table. That night, there were two or three conversations going on, and I only very briefly spoke with people sitting on the far end of the table from me.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6665" title="Round Table at Wedding" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/04/round-table-at-wedding-300.jpg" alt="Round Table at Wedding" width="300" height="201">It's not only at restaurants that round tables make a big difference. I've been to weddings where we were seated at round folding tables and weddings where we were seated at rectangular folding tables. At both weddings I was sat with the same group of people (gotta love your cousins) and I felt like I had a better visit with my cousins when we were seated around the round table.</p> <p>If you've never worked with round folding tables, here are 4 things to keep in mind:</p> <p>1. There are round plastic folding tables and round wood folding tables. Good-quality plastic folding tables can be just as strong as a good-quality wood folding table. Ask about weight ratings, and the materials used in the construction (plywood vs chipboard with a plywood veneer). Usually the big difference is in the weight of the table. Our 60 inch <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-reliable-round-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Table</a> weighs 40lbs. Our 60 inch <a title="NES Round Wood Folding Tables" href="/en/60-nes-round-wood-folding-table" target="_blank">NES Round Wood Folding Table</a> weighs 58lbs.</p> <p>2. A round folding table requires two feet of space around it for chairs and an additional 1 foot for aisles. When planning out how many tables you need, or how many tables will fit in a facility, it is important that you account for space around the tables for chairs and for an aisle. A 60 inch (5-foot) round folding table will require a 120 inch (10-foot) diameter circle of space. This is a standard guideline for round tables. Please note, however, that some jurisdictions may require more space between tables.</p> <p>3. 60 inch (5-foot) Round Folding Tables are the most popular size of round table. 60 inch Round Folding tables are by far the most popular size of round table. They seat eight comfortably for sit-down dinner service and are not so large and unwieldy that they are difficult to move. Most tablecloths are designed for 60 inch Round Tables, as are most table skirts.</p> <p>4. 48 inch Round Tables will seat 6-8, 60 inch Round Tables will seat 8-10, and 72 inch Round Tables will seat 10-12. If you are planning for a sit down meal, be it buffet or served at the table, you should use the smaller number as your guideline. If you are serving light refreshments, you can use the larger number as a guide. Keep in mind, if you seat 10 people around a 60 inch round table, you are giving each person 18 inches of table space. With 8 people around a 60 inch table, everyone gets 23.5 inches of table space.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you'd like to talk to someone about round plastic folding tables or round wood folding tables, please don't hesitate to <a title="Ask Us a Question" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">ask us a question</a>!</p> </div> <p>Turkey Image courtesy of debspoons / <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:50 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-plastic-folding-chairs-cost How Much Do Plastic Folding Chairs Cost? <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6669" title="Slate Blue On Grey Plastic Folding Chair" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/SlateOnGreyPFC45.jpg" alt="Slate Blue On Grey Plastic Folding Chair" width="300" height="450">We've been selling our NES Reliable lines of Plastic Folding Tables and Chairs for more than five years and each year we've seen increased sales. Much like with our <a title="How Much do Plastic Folding Tables Cost?" href="/en/how-much-do-plastic-folding-tables-cost" target="_blank">Plastic Folding Tables</a>, we also get asked daily about the cost of our <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">Plastic Folding Chairs</a>. And like with our <a title="Tables" href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables" target="_blank">plastic folding tables</a>, there is the easy answer (pricelist) and the more complicated answer (why the big difference).</p> <p>Traditional Samsonite plastic folding chairs typically cost between $8.95 and $19.99 each. Unlike plastic folding tables however, plastic folding chairs with a subpar weight rating can be dangerous for anyone looking to use them. So while some consumers can likely survive with a plastic folding table that has a subpar weight rating, the same is not true for plastic folding chairs. The three key factors in the strength of a plastic folding chair is the use of recycled plastic in the construction of the chair, the limited value of a static rating, and the importance of drop test results.</p> <p>Many consumer focused companies are proud to say that their plastic folding chairs have a certain percentage of recycled material in the hopes of gaining a green reputation. Many others will hide the fact that their chairs have recycled content because they are worried commercial buyers will avoid their products like the plague. In the case of plastic folding chairs it is extremely important to avoid recycled content. If the manufacturer uses recycled plastic to produce their plastic folding chairs, the chairs will be brittle which means they will crack and break quickly. New virgin plastic on the other hand allows the chair to flex further without breaking and results in a folding chair that is very strong, more durable and not brittle. So why do some manufacturers use recycled plastic then? It all comes down to cost. It is much less expensive to produce a chair using recycled plastic than it is using new plastic.</p> <p>Static weight ratings are in many cases something else to watch out for. Many companies will have spectacular static weight ratings that frankly fall short in reality. You want to look for a weight rating that is in the 300-350lb range. If they claim higher you should consider asking more questions about the product, especially if the price seems too good to be true (as the saying goes, it normally is to good to be true).</p> <p>Drop test results are something that is very important to consider when buying plastic folding chairs. The <a title="BIFMA" href="http://www.bifma.org/" target="_blank">BIFMA</a> standard is 225lbs from 6" above the seat. In the case of the NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs, this is the exact test that has been done, and the chair will not fail. Some manufacturers have even stepped up with chairs rated for a 275lb test from 6" above the chair. This is no doubt a very impressive feat for a plastic folding chair however those chairs also come at a premium price.</p> <p>All of these factors are important to consider when purchasing a plastic folding chair for your church, facility or for your business to rent. If you buy a plastic folding chair that meets all of these requirements, that is:</p> <ul> <li>Contains only virgin plastic</li> <li>Has a static weight rating of 300-350lbs</li> <li>Has passed the BIFMA 225lbs drop test</li> </ul> <p>Not only will you be purchasing a more durable plastic folding chair that will last longer, but there is less chance they will fail when someone sits on them.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you have any questions about plastic folding chairs in general, or about our <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a>, please feel free to <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:51 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/5-reasons-to-attend-the-2013-rental-show 5 Reasons to Attend The 2013 Rental Show <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6455" title="The Rental Show" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/02/the-rental-show-logo-300.jpg" alt="The Rental Show" width="300" height="300">Registration has opened for <a title="The Rental Show" href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">The 2013 Rental Show</a>, and there's still time to take advantage of the special $119.00 rate for <a title="American Rental Association" href="http://www.ararental.org/" target="_blank">American Rental Association</a> Members. If you're looking for a reason to go to the show, we've got 5!</p> <h3>1. Meet With Your Suppliers</h3> <p>One of the best parts about attending <a title="The Rental Show" href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">The Rental Show</a> is that you have the opportunity to meet with most, if not all, of your suppliers in one place. While many rental operators may deal with some local or regional suppliers who have local showrooms, most rental operators don&rsquo;t have the time to go visit them. Sure you might pick up product from their warehouse once every few months but rarely do you actually go check out their showroom. As a result The Rental Show gives you time to focus on your suppliers, many of whom may have introduced new products since you last saw them. It also allows you to talk to them about your future requirements and new items you are looking for (who knows, one of them may already stock of the item you are looking for!). Spending time with your suppliers also creates a win-win situation for both of you. They get a better understanding of what your requirements are (both now and in the future), and you in return will get products you need with more customized service to meet your needs.</p> <h3>2. Meet With Potential New Suppliers</h3> <p><a title="The Rental Show" href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">The Rental Show</a> is one of the only places in the world where you can meet all the top suppliers to the rental industry in one convenient location. Whether you are a rental company looking for a new tent supplier, a wood chipper, or a new dinnerware line, you will be able to find a wide selection of potential suppliers at The Rental Show. To help make your choice easier, you will also find customers of the suppliers you are considering. Many are happy to tell you about their experiences with the supplier and their products (the good, the bad and the ugly!).</p> <h3>3. See New Leading Edge Products</h3> <p>While the new products you find at <a title="The Rental Show" href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">The Rental Show</a> may not apply to your business immediately, it is a great place to spot the latest trends in the industry. By being aware of trends across the industry it puts your business in a better position to capitalize on those trends when they do reach your customers. Even more important however is that you can also find new products that will immediately have an impact on your business. Even if it is something simple like a new <a title="NEW Wing Bowls and Slanted Bowls" href="/en/new-wing-bowls-and-slanted-bowls" target="_blank">porcelain wing bowl</a> this year, the incremental leadership position that you put your business in can improve your business.</p> <h3>4. Attend a Wide Range of Business Seminars</h3> <p>Each year The Rental Show puts on seminars that you are able to attend with the purchase of the <a title="Register for The Rental Show" href="http://therentalshow.com/Register.aspx" target="_blank">Full Registration Package</a>. This gives you access to all of the trade show exhibits, keynote speakers, as well as the wide array of seminars that are offered. The seminars are led by industry leaders and focus on a broad spectrum of topics ranging from tents to event design. These seminars give you the opportunity to learn more about industry best practices and trends that will help improve your rental business. Don&rsquo;t forget to take notes!</p> <h3>5. Meet Others in the Industry</h3> <p>The rental industry is unlike any other in that it gives you the opportunity to openly share and exchange ideas with other rental operators whose business is very similar to yours but not directly competitive with you. Many in the industry share ideas with others in their own city because they find it benefits both of them instead of hurting both of them. As a result The Rental Show is a great place to network with others in your region and others from across the United States and Canada. A great place to start with this is at one of the Regional Receptions. For Canadians it would be great to see you out at the Region 10 Reception (sponsored in part by National Event Supply). You can also meet many of your peers in the seminars, on the show floor, and countless other events put on at <a title="The Rental Show" href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">The Rental Show</a> by the <a title="American Rental Association" href="http://www.ararental.org/" target="_blank">American Rental Association</a>.</p> <h3>Bonus Reason &ndash; It&rsquo;s in Las Vegas!</h3> <p class="list"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6673" title="Welcome to Las Vegas sign on the Las Vegas Strip. 11/13/09" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/vegas.jpg" alt="Welcome to Las Vegas sign on the Las Vegas Strip. 11/13/09" width="678" height="478">What better place to combine a business trip with some fun filled pleasure!</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Interested in signing up to attend The 2013 Rental Show? Go fill out a <a title="Register for The 2013 Rental Show" href="http://therentalshow.com/Register.aspx" target="_blank">registration package</a> now and take advantage of the special rate! To thank us for convincing you that your rental business <em>NEEDS</em> to attend The 2013 Rental Show, don&rsquo;t forget to visit National Event Supply in booth 4072.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:49 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/another-new-chair-dolly Another New Chair Dolly! <p>National Event Supply offers an impressive range of chair dollies to make transporting our chairs relatively easy. The three chair dollies I would like to focus on today are our Folding Chair Cart, Blow-Mold Folding Chair Cart, and our brand new Chiavari Chair Dolly.</p> <p><a class="lbox-cartblog" title="Folding Chair Cart" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/ChairCartL.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2280" title="Chair Cart" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/ChairCart.jpg" alt="Chair Cart" width="300" height="450"></a>We have been offering our basic <a title="NES Folding Chair Cart" href="/en/nes-folding-chair-cart" target="_blank">Folding Chair Cart</a> for a number of years now. It is made of tough black powder coated steel allowing it to stand up to daily use with ease. This folding chair cart includes two locking and swiveling wheels that make it easy to maneuver the cart even with a heavy load. Additionally the locking wheels allow you to keep the chair cart in one place when loading or when it is not in use, preventing a hazardous run away chair cart. To help you secure your heavy load while in transit our folding chair cart has four tie down points that make it easy to strap down the load. The folding chair cart can be used to move or store both the <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a> (about 50pcs) as well as the <a title="NES Reliable Wedding-Style Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chairs</a> (about 30pcs).</p> <p>Our Blow-Mold Folding Chair Cart is a relatively new item for us as we have been selling this item since late 2011. It is made of a light grey powder coated steel that is very similar in colour to the blow-mold chair and table frames. It features upright support bars that allow you to stack the blow-mold stacking chairs without the risk of them falling over. The <a title="Blow Mold Folding Chair Cart" href="/en/nes-blow-mold-folding-chair-cart" target="_blank">Blow-Mold Folding Chair Cart</a> has four locking and swiveling wheels to help with maneuverability. This cart will hold 30 - <a title="NES Reliable Blow-Mold Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-blow-mold-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Blow-Mold Folding Chairs</a> making effective use of storage space.<br><br><br><br><br><br></p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-cartblog" title="Blow-Mold Folding Chair Cart" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/Blow-Mold-Folding-Chair-Cart-300.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3787" title="Blow-Mold Folding Chair Cart" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/Blow-Mold-Folding-Chair-Cart-B.jpg" alt="Blow-Mold Folding Chair Cart" width="100" height="189"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-cartblog" title="Chiavari Chair Dolly" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/chiavari-chair-cart-300.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3788" title="Chiavari Chair Dolly" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/10/chiavari-chair-cart-B.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Dolly" width="100" height="189"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" align="center">Click to enlarge pictures.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>National Event Supply&rsquo; newest chair dolly addition is our <a title="Chiavari Chair Dolly" href="/en/nes-chiavari-chair-cart" target="_blank">Chiavari Chair Dolly</a>. We have been carrying our <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Resin Chiavari Chairs</a> for over 2 years now and with their success came the interest in a chair dolly to transport them. The cart has two pneumatic wheels to help absorb bumps and is made of red powder coated steel for added durability. The flip down lift bar makes it easy for you to quickly pick up and move resin or wood chiavari chairs.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>We're very happy with our three chair carts/chair dollies. If you have any questions about any of these products, please don&rsquo;t hesitate <a title="Ask us a Question!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">to ask our sales reps</a> about them.</p> </div> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-cartblog').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:48 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/snow-drop-12-plates-pasta-plates-and-soup-plates-in-stock Snow Drop 12” Plates, Pasta Plates and Soup Plates in Stock! <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6684" title="Pancakes on Snow Drop Luncheon plate" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/snow-drop-pancakes.jpg" alt="Snow Drop Pancakes" width="300" height="274">National Event Supply is pleased to announce that we once again have our full line of <a title="Snow Drop" href="/en/snow-drop" target="_blank">Snow Drop</a> and <a title="Angelika" href="/en/angelika" target="_blank">Angelika</a> European fine dining dinnerware available for sale. We were a little delayed getting these fine dining plates back in stock due to our factory shutting down for 4 weeks in July for holidays and retooling, but we now have all items in stock!</p> <p>Our Snow Drop line of fine dining plates have a traditional French-country look to them, and are quite popular for weddings, kosher events, corporate events, and in numerous fine dining restaurants. With this shipment, we now have an ample supply of the Snow Drop Dinner Plates, 12" Plates, Pasta Plates and Soup Plates to fill the backorders we were holding for these products. In addition, we restocked the accessory pieces that we running low, like our Salt and Pepper Shakers, Creamers, Sugar Bowls, and the like. Our Snow Drop 12" Plates and Pasta Plates both sell for $10.50/ea, while the dinner plates sell for $5.50. Most other pieces (Cups, Saucers, Side Plates, etc.) range in price from $2.25 to $10.00. For additional pricing information or to receive some Snow Drop samples, please don't hesitate to <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p> <p>Snow Drop wasn't the only line of dinnerware to get restocked; we also received a shipment of our popular Angelika Dinnerware, including Angelika 12" Plates, and Pasta Plates. These gorgeous looking porcelain plates have a nice clean look which is ideal for giving your food that presentation pop you get when great food is combined with a fabulous looking plate. Pricing for our Angelika Fine Dining Plates is similar to our Snow Drop pricing, with 12" Plates and Pasta Plates selling for $10.50, Dinner Plates selling for $5.50, and other pieces ranging in price from $2.25 to $10.00. If you have any questions about specific pieces of our Angelika Line or would like to receive some sample, again please feel free to <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you would like to receive a catalogue with our complete range of porcelain dinnerware and stainless steel cutlery, please fill out <a title="Catalogue Request Form" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/request-your-free-catalogue" target="_blank">this form</a>, and we'd be happy to send you a copy!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:47 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/what-is-a-chiavari-chair-and-its-history What is a Chiavari Chair and its History <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6610" title="Chiavari Chairs" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/IMG-1186-Chiavari-Chair-Grouping.jpg" alt="Chiavari Chair Grouping" width="250" height="291">In 1807, Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi from Chiavari, Italy was asked by the president of the Economic Society of Chiavari to rework some chairs. The result was the Chiavari Chair. And so, a chair that would change special events was born!</p> <p>Although they are often mistakenly spelled <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chivari Chairs</a>, there is no mistaking their popularity in modern media. From award shows to reality competitions, Chiavari Chairs are popping up all over your television. Whenever a movie or tv show wants to imply elegance, class, or sophistication at the event they are filming, they lean on Chiavari Chairs. And there has been spillover from the media into reality. Chiavari Chairs are quickly becoming the Chair that brides and event planners clamour for.</p> <p>Available in numerous colours and materials, it can be daunting to pick a Chiavari chair that will get you your best Return on Investment. Do you go with a standard white resin Chiavari chair knowing that it will be easy to decorate and is suitable for any environment, or do you go with natural wood Chiavari Chair in your more rustic facility.</p> <h4>Five things to know before investing in <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Chiavari Chairs</a>:</h4> <p>1. Resin Chiavari Chairs that are factory assembled will be the clear winner in the strength category. Depending on their structure, some factory-assembled Resin Chiavari chairs are rated for drop tests of above 300lbs and can hold up to 1000lbs of static weight</p> <p>2. Wood Chiavari Chairs can look more natural than their resin counterparts. Because they are made of wood that has been stained using furniture grade lacquers, some people find that wood chiavari chairs look more natural than their resin counterparts.</p> <p>3. Aluminum Chiavari Chairs need a plywood-base cushion or you can warp the seat. Aluminum Chiavari Chairs need cushions because aluminum chairs are designed to be used only with something that provides support. If manufacturers were to manufacture aluminum Chiavari Chairs with seats thick enough to support the weight of a person, the chairs would be very expensive.</p> <p>4. Knockdown chairs are cheap to ship but expensive to maintain. Knockdown chairs require constant maintenance to keep Chiavari Chairs from becoming wobbly. After every event you should be making sure that all screws or bolts are tight so that a chair doesn't collapse under a customer. Factory assembled chairs are designed to be put together forever, and use fasteners that their customers don't have.</p> <p>5. Regardless of the Chiavari Chair material, these chairs are incredibly versatile and have unlimited decor options. With Chiavari Chairs you can change out chair cushions; use different coloured chair covers or sashes; or add bows in order to make the Chair fit the decor. The only limit is your imagination when it comes to decorating these chairs.</p> <p>Event rental companies, banquet halls, party planners are all realizing the advantages of having Chiavari chairs available. As Fuzion Banquets, wrote:</p> <blockquote>"We had been receiving numerous requests for Chiavari Chairs for quite some time and now that we have them available in our inventory, we are seeing an increase in our bookings. The new Resin Chiavari Chairs allows us to meet our customers' needs without adding the additional time and expense needed to maintain a large inventory of Wood Chiavari Chairs."</blockquote> <p class="list"><br>Want to learn more about this fabulous chair and perhaps even see it yourself? <a title="Location" href="/en/location-hours" target="_blank">Stop by our showroom</a>, <a title="Ask us a Question!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/ask-national-event-supply-a-question" target="_blank">contact us</a> for more information about National Event Supply&rsquo;s Chiavari Chairs, or if you're not ready to speak with one of our sales representatives, <a title="Request a Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/request-your-free-catalogue" target="_blank">request a physical copy</a> of our table and chair catalogue.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:46 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/introducing-our-eclisse-and-copa-glassware Introducing our Eclisse and Copa Glassware <p>A few months ago we introduced our new <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity</a> line of Crystal Stemware. This line of crystal wine glasses has been selling very well, and has proven to be very popular with a number of our restaurant and party rental customers. Several customers have purchased large quantities of the 22 oz and 19 oz crystal wine glasses along with the matching 7 oz Champagne Flutes. The feedback so far from our Customers is their purchases have been performing very well.</p> <p>Today, we are excited to introduce our New Eclisse and Copa Lines of Glass Stemware. These everyday value lines of red wine glasses, white wine glasses, champagne flutes, water goblets, and beer glasses are perfect for any event or table setting.</p> <h4>Eclisse Glassware</h4> <p>The initial pieces we are carrying in our <a title="Eclisse Stemware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">Eclisse line of Glass Stemware</a> are as follows:</p> <ul> <li>7 oz White Wine Glass</li> <li>10 oz Red or White Wine Glass</li> <li>12 oz Red Wine Glass</li> <li>12 oz Beer Glass</li> <li>14 oz Beer Glass</li> <li>5 oz Champagne Flute</li> <li>11 oz Water Glass</li> </ul> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-eclisseblog" title="Eclisse 7oz Wine Glass" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Eclisse-7oz-Wine-Glass-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3711" title="Eclisse 7oz Wine Glass" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Eclisse-7oz-Wine-Glass-T.jpg" alt="Eclisse 7oz Wine Glass" width="75" height="100"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-eclisseblog" title="Eclisse 10oz Wine Glass" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Eclisse-10oz-Wine-Glass-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3713" title="Eclisse 10oz Wine Glass" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Eclisse-10oz-Wine-Glass-T.jpg" alt="Eclisse 10oz Wine Glass" width="75" height="100"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-eclisseblog" title="Eclisse 12oz Wine Glass" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Eclisse-12oz-Wine-Glass-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3705" title="Eclisse 12oz Wine Glass" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Eclisse-12oz-Wine-Glass-T.jpg" alt="Eclisse 12oz Wine Glass" width="75" height="100"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-eclisseblog" title="Eclisse 12oz Beer Glass" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Eclisse-12oz-Beer-Glass-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3703" title="Eclisse 12oz Beer Glass" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Eclisse-12oz-Beer-Glass-T.jpg" alt="Eclisse 12oz Beer Glass" width="75" height="100"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-eclisseblog" title="Eclisse 14oz Beer Glass" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Eclisse-14oz-Beer-Glass-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3707" title="Eclisse 14oz Beer Glass" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Eclisse-14oz-Beer-Glass-T.jpg" alt="Eclisse 14oz Beer Glass" width="75" height="100"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-eclisseblog" title="Eclisse 5oz Champagne Flute" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Eclisse-5oz-Champagne-Flute-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3709" title="Eclisse 5oz Champagne Flute" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Eclisse-5oz-Champagne-Flute-T.jpg" alt="Eclisse 5oz Champagne Flute" width="75" height="100"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-eclisseblog" title="Eclisse 11oz Water Goblet" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Eclisse-11oz-Water-Goblet-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3701" title="Eclisse 11oz Water Goblet" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Eclisse-11oz-Water-Goblet-T.jpg" alt="Eclisse 11oz Water Goblet" width="75" height="100"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="7" align="center">Click to enlarge pictures.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>Pricing for the Eclisse line of glass stemware ranges from $1.35/ea for the 7 oz white wine glass to $1.90/ea for the 12 oz red wine glass.</p> <h4>Copa Stemware</h4> <p><a class="lbox-copablog" title="Copa 9 oz White Wine Glass and 12 oz Red Wine Glass" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/copa-L.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3725" title="Copa Stemware" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/copa-B.jpg" alt="Copa Stemware" width="300" height="400"></a>The initial pieces we are carrying in our <a title="Copa Stemware" href="/en/copa-glassware" target="_blank">Copa line of glass stemware</a> are as follows:</p> <ul> <li>9 oz White Wine Glass</li> <li>12 oz Red Wine Glass</li> </ul> <p>Pricing for both wine glasses in the Copa line are $1.95/ea.</p> <p>Over time we hope to expand the offerings in both the Eclisse and Copa line of glass stemware to include more variety in the shapes and sizes of wine glasses, beer, and water glasses as well as highball and old fashioned glasses.</p> <p>Many of our commercial customers regularly purchase the leading brands Arcoroc or Libbey glassware and often pay anywhere from $4.00 to as high as $6.00 for a wine glass. By offering our Eclisse and Copa Glassware all for prices under $2.00 a glass we are providing our commercial customers with the opportunity to dramatically reduce their purchasing costs while offering great selection and durability. For sizing and pricing information check out our website.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are interested in obtaining samples of our Eclisse or Copa glass stemware (or our Serenity Crystal Stemware), please feel free to <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote">contact us</a> and we would be pleased to send you some sample glasses.</p> </div> <p> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-eclisseblog').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });$('.lbox-copablog').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> </p> urn:store:1:blog:post:45 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-cost-of-buying-dinnerware-from-a-distributor The Cost of Buying Dinnerware from a Distributor <p>Recently, I went out to dinner with a group of friends at a local restaurant/pub. They had great beer and the food was delicious. One of the dishes we ordered was a plate of Yorkshire puddings filled with Guinness-braised boneless beef short ribs and topped with white cheddar cheese. It came on a very familiar white plate, and when we finished our appetizer, I had to flip it over to see if it was one of our 6" x 12" rectangular platters. It wasn't. It was an Oneida platter, and I filed the information away, so that I could tell the sales rep.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6711" title="Quadrato Dinnerware Box Set" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Quadrato-box.jpg" alt="Quadrato Dinnerware Box Set" width="300" height="298">Earlier this week, one of our inside sales reps got a phone call from a high-end restaurant in the Toronto area who had found us online. He had seen our <a title="Rectangular Platters" href="/en/12-x-6-rectangular-platter-a0961" target="_blank">A0961 6" x 12" Rectangular Platters</a> and wanted to know how much we sold them for. The caller was stunned when he found out the platter was only $5.75/ea. He had been buying an Oneida plate that was the same size for over $30.00/ea from Gordon Food Services.</p> <p>Why was our plate so cheap? Was it because we use inferior materials or processes? Nope, our commercial-grade porcelain is highly vitrified and manufactured to the same standards as the porcelain from the Gordon Food Services. Was it because we're blowing them out because we will no longer be bringing them in? Nope, they've been a good seller since we started selling them. Our plates are $5.75 because we sell factory direct while the Gordon Food Services is a distributor. Like Jonathan wrote in his <a title="How Much do Plastic Folding Tables Cost?" href="/en/how-much-do-plastic-folding-tables-cost" target="_blank">blog post about 6-ft plastic tables</a>, with the $30.00 plates you're paying for the brand name and the multiple levels of the distribution chain.</p> <p>Another reason that the plate was over $30.00? The restaurant supply house was charging a premium for a smaller order quantity. Purchasing a new line of dishes can be a major investment. Restaurant supply houses are liable to provide a big discount on a large initial purchase of dinnerware because they know that they'll be able to make up the profits on replacements orders. While the restaurant supply house is willing to give you 50% off on your initial order, they won't be interested in providing any discount when you go to order a dozen replacement dinner plates. We, however, sell our porcelain at the same price whether you're buying 1 plate or 1000.</p> <p>After taking a look at a sample of our rectangular platter, the customer who had been paying over $30.00 is now paying only $5.75. We know that samples can make the sale and that's why we've put together a sample set of our Quadrato Dinnerware. The sample set comes with a dinner plate, a dessert plate, and with our new stacking mug. If you're interested in getting a sample set for yourself, just ask for a custom quote!</p> <!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p><span id="hs-cta-wrapper-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-wrapper"> <span id="hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-node hs-cta-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"> <!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id="hs-cta-ie-element"></div><![endif]--> <a href="http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f"><img id="hs-cta-img-b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f" class="hs-cta-img" style="border-width: 0px;" src="https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/48239/b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f.png" alt=""></a> </span> <script src="https://js.hscta.net/cta/current.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <script>// <![CDATA[ hbspt.cta.load(48239, 'b03da6ef-25f0-4171-93c8-5bdeb364c33f'); // ]]></script> </span></p> <!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --> <p>&nbsp;</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:44 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-do-plastic-folding-tables-cost How Much do Plastic Folding Tables Cost? <p>One of the questions that we get asked every daily is "How much do your plastic folding tables cost?" On the one hand this is a very simple question to answer; on the other it is actually quite difficult.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6616" title="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/rectangular-plastic-folding-table-B.jpg" alt="Rectangular Plastic Folding Table" width="300" height="200">It is simple because we, of course, sell plastic folding tables; as a result we have set pricing for our wide selection of NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables. So then why is it also difficult? The difficulty comes when you choose to dig deeper into the specifics of the plastic folding table that you are looking to buy. Plastic Folding Tables range in price from about $30.00 all the way up to $330.00+, depending on a variety of factors including size, quality, brand, and which supplier you buy from. To take size out of the equation we will focus on the always popular 6-ft Rectangle Plastic Folding Tables. While many 6-ft Rectangle Plastic Folding Tables initially appear to be the same, there are three main differences that come into play to effect price which are <strong>quality, distribution, and brand</strong>.</p> <h4>Quality vs Price</h4> <p>The <strong>Quality</strong> of plastic tables sold currently varies dramatically. Some offer 6-ft Rectangle Plastic Folding Tables that are only capable of holding 250lbs evenly distributed across the top of the table, while others are capable of holding 1000lbs or more (including our <a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/6ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables</a>). In terms of quality, the tables being sold by the vast majority of big box retailers (consumer-focused) simply do not compare to those being offered by companies that focus on Business to Business sales. The big box stores mainly focus on giving you the least expensive product possible, resulting in the lower weight rating. Many of these products will work very well for consumers looking for an inexpensive table that they will use once or twice a year for household parties and events. If you are planning to use the table more often however, you might want to consider the value being offered by a product at a similar or slightly higher price point. You also want to be cautious that you are really comparing two equal tables, especially if the price difference between them is low.</p> <h4>So what of the $180.00 6-ft Rectangular Plastic Tables?</h4> <p>The 6-ft Rectangles that cost $180.00 are normally so expensive because they are sold through <strong>distribution</strong>. Yes, some will have higher weight ratings, and some will have special features to help improve their value proposition but some have neither. A great example of a large business built on distribution is National Public Seating. If you choose to purchase a National Public Seating product, you don&rsquo;t buy directly from them. Instead you will buy from one of their retail partners. This has pros and cons. The pro is that you can generally find someone in your immediate area that carries their product. As a result you may be able to pick up the product the very same day, or the next day. This can make purchasing their table very convenient, especially if you are in a jam and need the product quickly. The con is that their price is likely higher because of the double mark-up. The double mark-up occurs because National Public Seating needs to make money on the product sale and the retailer needs to make money on the product sale.</p> <h4>Branding: Marketing Dollars at Work</h4> <p>The final cost factor is <strong>Brand</strong>. It is fair to say that most well-known brands command a premium over their unbranded or lesser known brand counter parts (had a Coke/Pepsi lately?). Both Coke and Pepsi are able to command higher prices because they are a known commodity compared to many of their competitors. As a result when they sell at a higher price point many people are happy to pay it because they have known quality behind the brand. When you buy a Coca-Cola or Pepsi, you know exactly what you are getting but the same is generally not true for small brands or store branded products since you likely have not dealt with them before.</p> <p>So the next time you are looking to purchase a plastic folding table consider what goes into the cost. While some costs may be justified to you, others may not be. Some may prefer distribution over brand, while others will prefer quality over distribution. If you are looking for pricing on plastic folding tables that offer excellent value please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:43 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/making-hotelier-dinnerware-even-more-appealing Making Hotelier Dinnerware Even More Appealing <h4>You only get one chance to make a good first impression.</h4> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6684" title="Pancakes on Snow Drop Luncheon plate" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/snow-drop-pancakes.jpg" alt="Snow Drop Pancakes" width="300" height="274">When it comes to sales and retail, visuals are the key element to help you sell your product. Look at it this way, if you were to walk into a bakery and there were two of the same cakes on display, would you pick the one that has very little embellishments, or the one that looks extremely extravagant? Now if you&rsquo;re a foodie like me, you&rsquo;d probably take either one (after all, it is cake!) but to everyone else, the cake that looks like a million bucks will probably be the first one to sell. The theory is quite simple; people love things that look great and are more likely to purchase them when they do. Whether its cake or something simple like a plate that&rsquo;s placed in a gorgeous table setting, it&rsquo;s a theory I wanted to test in our very own showroom.</p> <p>The first step to improve any showroom is to know your product. What is it used for? How much does it cost? Is it a popular item? All these questions will help determine how they can be merchandised. My entire first day at National Event Supply was just that, I got to know the product and it was easier for me to determine where everything should go. Keep in mind that your customers will be entering this room and basing their first impression on how your product looks. Make them &ldquo;ooh&rdquo; and &ldquo;aah&rdquo; over your product and make it easy for them to find what they are looking for.</p> <p>Moving on to the second step: get creative! Your product may be in great order and starting to look great but it still needs a touch of life or personality. Using props is a great way to emphasize product. Seeing as our showroom is mostly comprised of tableware items, my first instinct was to bring in food! Now it&rsquo;s not what you think, I didn&rsquo;t go home that night and bake for hours to bring food into the showroom (although I&rsquo;m sure my co-workers would&rsquo;ve liked that), we bought fake food from <a title="Two Hot Peppers Fake Food" href="http://www.twohotpeppers.com/" target="_blank">Two Hot Peppers Inc.</a>, a company that makes fake food for merchandising purposes. There is one major reason why you should use fake food instead of real food: real food looks and smells great on the first day, but if you leave it there for more than a couple days, you&rsquo;ll be attracting more than customers. Amongst other things, fake food has a much better &ldquo;shelf&rdquo; life and you&rsquo;ll be able to use it multiple times and move it around as you please. But don&rsquo;t let fake food be your only inspiration, feel free to use risers, signage and anything else that will create an atmosphere in your showroom.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-showroom" title="The Cake is a Lie, but still looks delicious." href="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/dessert-tree-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3657" title="Fake Black Forest Cake on Cake Tree" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/dessert-tree-T.jpg" alt="Fake Black Forest Cake on Cake Tree" width="150" height="100"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-showroom" title="A Cappuchino with biscotti shows off the Hotelier Cappuchino Bowls, while the Cheesecake makes mouths water on the Quadrato Dessert Plate" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/07/cappuchino-and-cheesecake-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3658" title="Fake Cappuchino and Cheescake provide sense of scale to dishes. " src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/cappuchino-and-cheesecake-T.jpg" alt="Fake Cappuchino and Cheescake provide sense of scale to dishes. " width="150" height="100"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-showroom" title="Sushi, Pasta, and Salad show off our Quadrato Rectangular Platters, our Angelika Pasta Dish, and our Black Quadrato Dessert Plates." href="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Sushi-Pasta-Salad-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3659" title="Fake Sushi, Pasta, and Salad show off our dishes." src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Sushi-Pasta-Salad-T.jpg" alt="Fake Sushi, Pasta, and Salad show off our dishes." width="150" height="100"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-showroom" title="Who doesn't love a fake lemon pie?" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/lemon-pie-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3660" title="Lemon Pie on Pie Stand" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/lemon-pie-T.jpg" alt="Lemon Pie on Pie Stand" width="150" height="100"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4" align="center">Click to enlarge pictures.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>This brings me to my last point: stay true to your product. There are so many cool props out there to use for merchandising, but stick to something that will compliment your product, not distract from it. Try to create focal points within your merchandising, and make sure that what you are actually selling is the &ldquo;hero&rdquo; in your display. There&rsquo;s nothing worse than falling in love with a product that really isn&rsquo;t sold from that store. I&rsquo;m not saying that you can&rsquo;t use little accessories here and there to help decorate your display. For example, if you were doing a fall tabletop display and you want to use leaves and put a few apples in the centre for a centerpiece, go for it! Just remember that your product is the most important part of that display and adding too many decorations can be confusing to your customer.</p> <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" title="Hotelier Dinnerware in the Showroom" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/hotelier-showroom.jpg" alt="Hotelier Dinnerware in the Showroom" width="600" height="459"></p> <p>For example, we used a simple pasta dish, a fancy green salad and a bowl of deep red borscht to highlight the versatility and simple elegance of our Hotelier Dinnerware. Our Hotelier line of commercial-grade dinnerware is designed and manufactured to last in a commercial environment. The fake food that we used amplifies the elegance of the simple white pattern, allowing the strength and durability to shine through.</p> <p>After all that is said and done, tah-dah! You have a beautifully updated showroom. I encourage all of you to try something new in your own showrooms. Be different, be creative and merchandise your product to get people talking about it. And if I can leave one more piece of advice, make sure customers don&rsquo;t try to eat the fake food, they might break a tooth.</p> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-showroom').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:42 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/inspect-for-damage-before-accepting Inspect for Damage Before Accepting <p>Since I started working at National Event Supply in 2010, we've shipped products across Canada and the United States. We've shipped <a title="Tables" href="/en/tables" target="_blank">tables</a> and <a title="Chairs" href="/en/chairs" target="_blank">chairs</a> to Nunavut in the North, and Aruba in the South. We've shipped <a title="Porcelain Dinnerware" href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">dinnerware</a> and <a title="Cutlery" href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">cutlery</a> to Vancouver, BC and St. John's Newfoundland. Most of the time, there are no problems. The products arrive on time, with no damage. On other occasions, products are lost or are damaged in transit.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6730" title="Inspect for Damage before Accepting" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/inspect-for-damage-before-accepting.jpg" alt="Inspect for Damage before Accepting" width="300" height="201">When we find out that products are damaged in transit, we typically file a claim with the shipping company. As part of the claims process, the shipping company will refer to the bill of lading. If the customer has signed the bill of lading and has not indicated that there was any damage, the shipping company will typically deny the claim, as there was no damage indicated. This is why skids that ship from our warehouse in Toronto now have stickers on them that read "Inspect for Damage Before Accepting". But what should you be looking for?</p> <h2>4 Things to Look for Before Signing for your Order</h2> <h4>Is the plastic skid wrap still intact?</h4> <p>National Event Supply wraps all skids in plastic wrap. For orders coming out of our Mississauga warehouse, we use a black wrap. Indianapolis and Vancouver both use clear wrap. The wrap should be tightly pulled around the products, and there should not be any tears or rips.</p> <h4>Is the pallet damaged?</h4> <p>If the pallet is falling apart or has noticeable damage, take a closer look at the whole skid. It could be that the skid was damaged while it was being loaded or unloaded at the shippers' depots.</p> <h4>Are there any dents or indentations on any of the boxes?</h4> <p>Take a look at the boxes on the skid. If there are holes or a corner is bashed in, then the skid may have been damaged in transit.</p> <h4>Is the skid leaning to one side, or does it look like it could topple over?</h4> <p>If the contents have shifted during shipping, there is a chance that the products within may be damaged.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-inspect" title="This pallet was damaged and rewrapped by the shipping company before they delivered it to a customer. You can see how the products were poorly distributed on the skid and the original black pallet wrap which was torn away. The skid was poorly rewrapped by the shipping company using clear wrap." href="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Damaged-Pallet-1-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3631" title="Damaged-Pallet-1-T" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Damaged-Pallet-1-T.jpg" alt="Pallet damaged and rewrapped during shipping" width="150" height="113"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-inspect" title="Another shot of the damaged pallet. Notice the damaged (crushed) boxes on the bottom of the skid." href="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Damaged-Pallet-2-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3633" title="Damaged-Pallet-2-T" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Damaged-Pallet-2-T.jpg" alt="Pallet damaged and rewrapped during shipping" width="150" height="113"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-inspect" title="When our customer opened one of the boxes, this is what she found. All of the plates were broken in roughly the same spot and were unusable." href="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Broken-Dishes-1-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3635" title="Broken-Dishes-1-T" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Broken-Dishes-1-T.jpg" alt="Dishes broken during shipping" width="150" height="113"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-inspect" title="The plates were separated to show the carnage." href="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Broken-Dishes-2-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3629" title="Broken-Dishes-2-T" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Broken-Dishes-2-T.jpg" alt="Dishes broken during shipping" width="150" height="113"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4" align="center">Click to enlarge pictures.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <h2>What to Do if Your Order Arrives Damaged</h2> <p>If you discover that your order is potentially damaged in the course of your inspection, here is what you should do:</p> <h4>Take pictures of the damage while the driver is there. If you can take pictures of the skid on the truck that's even better.</h4> <p>This allows us to show the carrier that the product was damaged while they were responsible for it. It is important that the pictures of the skid are taken before the skid is broken down.</p> <h4>Write down on the Bill of Lading the exact damage that you have discovered and that you will be filing a claim</h4> <p>Be as specific as possible. If the corner is bashed in on the box that is third from the bottom, write that down. The more detail that we can give the shipping company claims department the better. Write down all the damage that you document with pictures.</p> <h4>Don't use the damaged product. Leave it in its box.</h4> <p>If the product is damaged, then you cannot use it. Let us know so that we can get replacement product out to you. Also, make sure that you keep the damaged product in its box at your facility so that if the claims adjuster wants to inspect it he can. If you return the product to us, the claims adjuster can dismiss the claim</p> <h4>Let us know and we will start the claims procedure.</h4> <p>The sooner you email or call us and let us know about the damage, the sooner we can get the ball rolling on the claims process. We'll need the photos that you have taken so we can give them to the shipping company and we'll need to know what happened when the shipping company arrived with your product.</p> <p>As I wrote earlier, most of the time nothing goes wrong, the products arrive on time and in pristine condition. For those times that they don't however, it is important that you know what you're signing for. It's important to "Inspect for Damage Before Accepting".</p> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-inspect').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:41 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/2012-cra-ontario-golf-tournament 2012 CRA Ontario Golf Tournament <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6582" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/large-cra-logo.jpg" alt="Large CRA Logo" width="350" height="240">Early September typically means the end of summer and cooler weather, but we had a gorgeous day at the <a title="Canadian Rental Association" href="http://crarental.org/" target="_blank">CRA</a> Ontario Golf Tournament at the <a title="Hawkridge Golf Club" href="http://www.hawkridgegolf.com/" target="_blank">Hawkridge Golf Club</a> in Orillia. This was the first year that the Hawkridge Golf Club held the event, and they did an incredible job hosting the CRA. As with previous year's tournaments, it was a shotgun 'bestball' tournament with members and suppliers teeing off from every hole on the course at 11:00am.</p> <p>Bill Winslade and I represented National Event Supply at this year&rsquo;s event as Dennis was in Alberta visiting customers after exhibiting in the <a title="NES at the Alberta Foodservice Expo 2012 (Part 1)" href="/en/nes-at-the-alberta-foodservice-expo-2012-part-1" target="_blank">Alberta Foodservice Expo</a>. This year the National Event Supply team played with Brian from Texada Software, another rental industry supplier. Texada Software provides rental companies with a full software solution that can be hosted internally or licensed as Software as a Service. Since we played as a threesome we had the luxury of having an &ldquo;extra&rdquo; shot to share between the three of us. However, Brian is such a good golfer that we found we only used the extra shot about 50% of the time. Unlike last year (and thanks in most part to Brian) our score was a very competitive 8 under par. Among the many highlights during the day was Bill almost sinking a 50ft putt, and Brian getting lucky by having his ball pop out of the sand trap and onto the green.</p> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/03/Blow-Mold-Folding-Chair-B.jpg" alt="Blow-Mold-Folding-Chair-B" width="200" height="315"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>It was a great turn out this year with almost 80 people attending. After golf everyone enjoyed a fantastic roast beef dinner, dessert, and some libations. The day was wrapped up with short presentations from a few board members followed by some golf awards and the raffle. The awards included prizes for the longest drive, closest to the pin, <a title="Closest to the Chair Winner" href="http://t.co/K3iEc4M0" target="_blank">closest to the target</a> (which was an <a title="NES Reliable Blow-Mold Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-blow-mold-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Blow-Mold Folding Chair</a>), some fun prizes, and the tournament winners. This year, as with previous years, the winner of the tournament was decided by the best poker hand instead of by the best golf score. This method helps to keep it light and enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels. After the awards were given out, the raffle prizes began. This year&rsquo;s raffle prizes included a barbeque and pressure washer both donated by CRA Members.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p>We would like to thank the CRA Ontario Members that worked hard to organize this great event. We hope to see you all out on the course for next year&rsquo;s event!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:40 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/nes-at-the-alberta-foodservice-expo-part-2 NES at the Alberta Foodservice Expo (Part 2) <p>The Alberta Foodservice Expo kicked off at 11am on Sunday and there was a steady flow of visitors to our booth along with the many cooking activities on the main culinary stage.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6743" title="Alberta Foodservice Expo Fashion Show" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/afse-fashion-show.jpg" alt="Alberta Foodservice Expo Fashion Show" width="300" height="225">Shortly after the show opening, Richard Toll, the Owner/Executive Chef of <a title="Asna Cooks" href="http://asnacooks.com/" target="_blank">ASNA Cooks</a>, stopped by to introduce himself. Richard is actively involved in the Edmonton and Alberta Culinary scene, and on Sunday was one of the judges for the culinary competitions taking place centre stage, right in front of our booth. Richard was also the winner of the <a title="Edmonton Iron Chef Competition" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfBQDn-b0M8" target="_blank">Edmonton Iron Chef Competition</a> back in April 2012. We gave him a quick preview of our porcelain products including our very popular <a title="Quadrato Dinnerware" href="/en/quadrato" target="_blank">Quadrato Dinnerware</a>, our heavy-duty <a title="Hotelier" href="/en/hotelier" target="_blank">Hotelier Dinnerware</a>, and our extensive range of porcelain <a title="Platters and Bowls" href="/en/serveware" target="_blank">platters and bowls</a>. He was also quite interested in some of our 18/10 stainless steel cutlery lines. Richard was excited to discover the possibilities National Event Supply provides to dramatically reduce his porcelain and cutlery purchasing costs. We saw Richard later on when he modelled some new chef uniforms in the fashion show that was sponsored by <a title="Canadian Linen and Uniform Service" href="http://www.canadianuniform.com/" target="_blank">Canadian Linen &amp; Uniform Service</a>.</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6745" title="AFSE-Judges Sampling Food" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/AFSE-Judges-Sampling-Food.jpg" alt="AFSE-Judges Sampling Food" width="300" height="225">Not long after Richard left our booth, we had DJ Parkin, the General Manager of Fandango&rsquo;s Live Entertainment Saloon, stop by to check out our newest porcelain products along with our best sellers. They&rsquo;ve been working hard doing renovations at 12912 &ndash; 50th Street NW in Edmonton for a little more than 5 months as you can see from their <a title="Fandango's Live Entertainment Saloon" href="http://www.facebook.com/FandangosLive" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, and it looks like they are really close to opening up their new live entertainment saloon. They did have enough time to come and checkout the 2012 Alberta Foodservice Expo though. Congratulations to DJ &amp; Leigh, you guys are so close to your opening after many months of hard work I am sure you can almost taste the beer beginning to flow!</p> <p>The Apprentice Level Competition took place from 11:15am to 12:15pm on Sunday, while the Team Competition took place later in the afternoon from 2:45pm to 4:45pm. We were honoured to be able to help sponsor the event by providing our most popular selling line of flatware, our <a title="Maria Cutlery" href="/en/maria-1810" target="_blank">Maria</a> line of 18/10 stainless steel cutlery. This line was used by the judges to perform their sample tastings of each of the competitors dishes. In the picture are Judges (from left to right) Chef Doreen Prei (<a title="Zinc Restaurant" href="http://www.zincrestaurant.ca/" target="_blank">Zinc Restaurant</a>), Chef Richard Toll (<a title="Asna Cooks" href="http://asnacooks.com/" target="_blank">ASNA Cooks</a>) and Chef Allana (<a title="CCFCC Edmonton" href="http://www.edmontonchefs.ca/" target="_blank">CCFCC Edmonton</a>).</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6746" title="Donna and Adam seated on NES Chiavari chairs" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Donna-and-Adam-seated-on-NES-Chiavari-chairs.jpg" alt="Donna and Adam seated on NES Chiavari chairs" width="300" height="225">As we moved into the afternoon, it became apparent to the event organizers they would be needing additional chairs to seat some extra judges that were needed for the Team Competition, so we were pleased to be able to provide Donna Dooher, the Chair of the CRFA, and Adam Saunders, Alberta Membership Sales, with a Silver and a Black <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Resin Chiavari Chair</a> to help pull off the &lsquo;Event nature&rsquo; of the competition. We also provided some of our new wine glasses from our <a title="Eclisse Glassware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">Eclisse line of Stemware</a> to help with the presentation of some very fancy desserts the competitors were making.</p> <p>Donna Dooher is not only the current Chair of the CRFA but is also a very accomplished Chef and business owner. Here&rsquo;s a <a title="CRFA Chair Donna Dooher" href="http://www.restaurantcentral.ca/CRFAChairDonnaDooher.aspx" target="_blank">write up</a> and a picture that does Donna much more justice than my quick snapshot prior to the culinary competition at the Alberta Foodservice show. She is also one of the featured Chefs in the <a title="I am Restaurant" href="http://vimeo.com/39074916" target="_blank">&lsquo;I am Restaurant&rsquo;</a> video on the front page of the <a title="Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association" href="http://www.crfa.com/" target="_blank">CRFA</a> website.</p> <p>At the conclusion of the show, attendees, competing chefs and exhibitors were invited to a cocktail and awards presentation party hosted by Chuck Nervick, Senior VP of MediaEdge Communications and Garth Whyte, President &amp; CEO of the CRFA. Prior to the awards presentation, Garth Whyte gave a brief presentation on the significance of the Restaurant sector in Canada. Some of the interesting facts he talked about were: 1.1 million Canadians work in restaurants across Canada with another 260,000 in spinoff jobs, 1 in 4 Canadian will work in the Hospitality Foodservice sector at some point in their life, restaurants contribute 4% to the Canadian GDP and probably the most significant, 18 million Canadians go to a restaurant every day.</p> <p>All in all it was a very good first day for National Event Supply at the 2012 Alberta Foodservice show.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:39 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/nes-at-the-alberta-foodservice-expo-2012-part-1 NES at the Alberta Foodservice Expo 2012 (Part 1) <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6750" title="Alberta Foodservice Expo 2012" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/alberta-fse-2012.jpg" alt="Alberta Foodservice Expo 2012" width="333" height="178">The NES Trade Show team was off to Edmonton Saturday, where they linked up with Dale, Will, and Kevin of our Alberta-based sales team to set up for the <a title="2012 Alberta Foodservice Expo" href="http://www.albertafoodserviceexpo.ca/">2012 Alberta Foodservice Expo</a>. Once we got everything onto the show floor, we managed to get the booth set up in about four hours and make sure that everything would be ready to go for the Sunday Morning start. After finishing up the set-up, I headed out into Edmonton to explore and to get a bite to eat.</p> <p>While I was walking down 118th Avenue, I came across the Kaleido Family Arts Festival. This weekend-long festival features music, dance, theatre, film, literary and visual arts all in a four block stretch of 118th Avenue between 90th and 94th Streets. There were musicians playing, and numerous street vendors showing and selling their hand-made sculptures, paintings, and other unique pieces. Lots of families with young children were having a good time and there was just a great vibe in the air. It certainly didn&rsquo;t hurt that the evening weather was also fantastic.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6752" title="Injera with Various Dishes" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/injera.jpg" alt="Injera with Various Dishes" width="250" height="188">I continued along 118th Avenue to the corner of 95th Street and decided to have dinner at Habesha Ethiopian &amp; Eritrean Cuisine for some authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean food. This was the first time I had ever had Ethiopian or Eritrean cuisine and it was quite the adventure. Not really knowing what to order, I decided to ask the waiter what he would recommend. He brought me a sampling of menu items which consisted of a variety of meats (some spicy, some not), specially seasoned potatoes, and a mixed vegetable/salad on a large <a title="Platters and Bowls" href="/en/serveware" target="_blank">platter</a> that was covered with pita-like flatbread called Injera. The meats and potatoes were in small fruit nappy bowls (each about 5 &frac12; ounces) while the mixed vegetable salad was piled onto the middle of the Injera. The waiter then said dig in. It didn&rsquo;t take me to long to figure out that this meant I was to eat everything with my hands and use the Injera to scoop up the food. After watching my neighbour at the next table, I quickly dumped all my bowls of meat and potatoes onto the Injera bread and salad and began to dig in.</p> <p>I found my dinner experience most enjoyable and would highly recommend anyone who has a little adventure in their spirit to go for what I found to be one of my most unique and enjoyable dinners of the past summer. I would also agree with the 4 &frac12; out of 5 rating that <a title="Habesha Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine" href="http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g154914-d1213060-Reviews-Habesha_Ethiopian_Eritrean_Cuisine-Edmonton_Alberta.html" target="_blank">Trip Advisor</a> gives this restaurant. I should add that if you have trouble with smoke, you may find it difficult to stay in the restaurant. During my time many of the patrons were smoking from Hookah&rsquo;s and many other patrons were waiting for a Hookah to come available.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:38 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/looking-to-gain-web-traffic-as-an-event-rental-company Looking to Gain Web Traffic as an Event Rental Company? <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6754" title="Decorated Table" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/Table-Decorations.jpg" alt="Decorated Table" width="400" height="285"><a title="Rental Management Magazine" href="http://www.rentalmanagementmag.com/" target="_blank">Rental Management Magazine</a> recently featured an <a title="Online tabletop contest gains web traffic" href="http://www.rentalmanagementmag.com/Article/tabid/670/smid/1276/ArticleID/16851/reftab/685/t/Default.aspx" target="_blank">article</a> about Party Reflections based in Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham, NC. They used their creativity to not only help employee morale by fostering a friendly in-house tabletop contest, but also help refresh their showroom and gain web traffic. Originally, <a title="Party Reflections" href="http://www.partyreflections.com/" target="_blank">Party Reflections</a> let outside clients judge the anonymous tables based on creativity, use of budget, and function. This year, they expanded the judging pool and created a way for this contest to generate more web traffic. Douglas Crowe, CERP, Party Reflections director of sales states:</p> <p><em>&ldquo;In a day and age where the most face-time you get with certain clients is on their Facebook page, the tabletop competition has given us a unique opportunity to draw clients into our store and reiterate the strength of the organization&rsquo;s staff members and products.&rdquo;</em></p> <p>With today&rsquo;s market becoming a buyer&rsquo;s market, event rental companies must think outside the box to attract attention and generate demand. In fact, according to Brian Carroll, CEO of InTouch, up to 95% of qualified prospects on your website are there to research and are not yet ready to talk with a sales rep, but as many as 70% of them will eventually buy a product from you &ndash; or your competitors.</p> <p>So how did Party Reflections go about getting the attention of their website visitors utilizing this in-house contest? Photos of the contest were posted online and those who receive the company e-newsletter were invited to vote for their favourite via an online poll. It seems to be working for them also &ndash; with over 341 votes online and an uptick in website traffic. Another great way to promote the contest would be through <a title="Why Social Media Matters" href="/en/blog/inbound12-why-social-media-matters-in-2012-2/">social media</a> like Facebook, Google+, Twitter, or Pinterest. Asking people for their opinions is a great way to start a conversation.</p> <p>This contest has major business benefits associated with it including increased employee morale, the ability to showcase new and notable products like folding cocktail tables, chivari chairs, or wing bowls, both in your showroom and on your website to better entice new and existing clientele, foster participation and retention of existing clientele, as well as creating an uptick in website traffic. Who doesn&rsquo;t like those benefits?!</p> <h4 class="list">Do you have an offline contest like this you could bring online? If not, why not consider creating a contest similar to Party Reflections?</h4> <p>To get started on a contest of your own, you&rsquo;ll need some solid and reliable tables such as the <a title="The New 6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs" href="/en/6-ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table-adjustable" target="_blank">6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs</a>. These tables would allow your employees to think outside of the box with their ability to adjust from regular table height to a bar table height. You might be pleasantly surprised with the designs they come up with. If you would like additional information about the table, or if you would like to receive a quote on any of our other products, don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Contact Us!" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</p> <p>Image: <a href="http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/" target="_blank">FreeDigitalPhotos.net</a></p> urn:store:1:blog:post:37 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/5-reasons-to-visit-national-event-supply-at-the-alberta-foodservice-expo 5 Reasons to Visit National Event Supply at the Alberta Foodservice Expo <p><a title="Alberta Foodservice Expo" href="http://www.albertafoodserviceexpo.ca/" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6750" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/alberta-fse-2012.jpg" alt="Alberta Foodservice Expo 2012" width="333" height="178"></a>The National Event Supply Tradeshow Team is getting ready for a trip out west to the beautiful City of Edmonton for the <a title="Alberta Foodservice Expo" href="http://www.albertafoodserviceexpo.ca/" target="_blank">2012 Alberta Foodservice Expo</a>. We were at <a href="/en/alberta-foodservice-expo-2011-wrap-up" target="_blank">last year's Expo</a> in Calgary, and knew that we couldn't miss this year's show. The 2012 Alberta Foodservice Expo is being held at the <a title="Edmonton Expo Centre" href="http://www.edmontonexpocentre.com/" target="_blank">Edmonton Expo Centre</a> on September 9 &amp; 10. National Event Supply will be in booth 434 and would love to see you!</p> <h2>Five reasons to stop by our booth!</h2> <h4>We'll have our new Crystal and Glassware on display</h4> <p>We've had our <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal Wine Glasses</a> for a couple of months now, and they have been flying off the shelves. From a 12 oz White Wine Crystal glass to a 22 oz Red Wine Crystal glass, we have a wide assortment of crystal wine glasses to meet your needs. We also just received our <a title="Eclisse Glassware" href="/en/eclisse-glassware" target="_blank">Eclisse line of glassware</a> this week, and the Alberta Foodservice Expo will be the first trade show where we'll have it available for viewing and for order. We know that if you take a look at our Crystal and Glassware, you'll love the design and the price.</p> <h4>We'll also have our new porcelain bowls in our booth</h4> <p>We showed these bowls off in a <a title="NEW Wing Bowls and Slanted Bowls" href="/en/new-wing-bowls-and-slanted-bowls" target="_blank">previous blog entry</a>, but there is nothing like seeing them in person. Available in three different sizes, we have slanted bowls and wing bowls that can add a flair to your table. In addition to our new porcelain bowls, we'll have a wide selection of our porcelain dinnerware, platters, and bowls for you to examine and get a feel for.</p> <h4>You'll get a chance to examine the cutlery being used in the Culinary Stage Competitions</h4> <p>National Event Supply is providing the cutlery to the judges for the <a title="Alberta Foodservice Expo Culinary Stage" href="http://www.albertafoodserviceexpo.ca/ConferenceProgramsEvents/2012CulinaryStage.aspx" target="_blank">Culinary Stage Competitions</a>. Our <a title="Maria" href="/en/maria-1810" target="_blank">Maria Line</a> of 18/10 Stainless Steel Cutlery is our most popular line of cutlery and designed for the rigours of a busy restaurant. With its clean lines and well-balanced heft, Maria Cutlery would make a fine addition to any restaurant's table.</p> <h4>You're thinking about purchasing Chiavari Chairs</h4> <p>National Event Supply has <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">NES Resin Chiavari Chairs</a> available in five colours (black, white, silver, gold, and mahogany) in addition to the gorgeous <a title="NES Crystal Chiavari Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">NES Crystal Chiavari Chair</a>. We also have fabric and vinyl cushions as well as plywood-base cushions. If you visit our booth, you can see how strong these chairs really are, how great they look around a table, and how comfortable they really are.</p> <h4>You'll get a chance to talk to Dennis about your needs and find our why National Event Supply is right for you!</h4> <p>Dennis will be representing National Event Supply and he always loves talking to customers and visitors to our booth. So stop on by and have a chat with Dennis. He can help meet your needs and show you solutions that you might not have thought of.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:36 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/inbound12-why-social-media-matters-in-2012 #Inbound12- Why Social Media matters in 2012 <p><a href="http://www.inboundconference.com/" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6762" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/09/inbound-2012.jpg" alt="Inbound 2012 Logo" width="340" height="340"></a>This past week Dennis and I were in Boston for <a title="Inbound 2012" href="http://www.inboundconference.com/" target="_blank">Inbound 2012</a> hosted by the inbound marketing firm <a title="Hubspot" href="http://www.hubspot.com/" target="_blank">Hubspot</a>. In a previous <a href="/en/the-importance-of-following-the-rules" target="_blank">blog entry</a>, I talked about the dangers of using black hat SEO techniques to boost your organic search ratings. Hubspot is all about raising your organic search ranking the right way. We think their software is pretty good and provides loads of information that will help you develop your website and increase the number of organic visitors to your website. They are currently rolling out <a title="Hubspot 3" href="http://www.hubspot.com/3" target="_blank">Hubspot 3</a>, and if you think you might be interested in their software and their solutions, I would highly recommend checking them out. They provide all sorts of information about their product on their website, and have a demo that explains what their software is all about.</p> <h2 class="list">4 things I learned at Inbound 2012</h2> <h4>Social Media is Incredibly Important for Raising Your Search Rankings</h4> <p>Sometimes it's hard to get excited about <a title="National Event Supply's Twitter Feed" href="http://www.twitter.com/natleventsupply" target="_blank">tweeting</a> or <a title="National Event Supply's Facebook Page" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">facebooking</a> or using any of the other social media networks. When you start out and you don't have a lot of followers, it can feel like you're talking to a wall. But if you create amazing and engaging content, and listen to what others say and provide your comments, you can build relationships with both current and future customers. An interesting factoid, Facebook currently has more than 900 Million users and Google + has more than 200 Million users. So think about the potential&hellip;</p> <h4>Social Media is Hard to do Well... and That's a Good Thing</h4> <p>If social media wasn't hard to do well, everyone would be doing it. It requires time, thought, and creativity. It's not something that can be automated and still pass the sniff test. People can tell when you aren't being authentic. Originally the sales activities for your company were all about face to face conversations and relationships. As we moved into the cities, stores became larger and customer service fell by the wayside. Social Media has begun to turn this trend. Conversations and relationships are once more becoming more and more important thanks to social media.</p> <h4>By 2014 more than 50% of all Web Traffic will be from Smart Phones and Tablets</h4> <p>Does your website use Flash animations for navigation or for banner ads? If you do, the most popular tablet on the market (the iPad), one of the most popular phones by market share (the iPhone), and most Android-powered smartphones won&rsquo;t be able to see everything on your site. Last month (July 2012), according to the Google Analytics for our web site (www.nationaleventsupply.com), 6.22% of all our web traffic came from iOS (iPads, iPods, and iPhones) powered devices with another 1.5% from Android and Blackberry powered devices. In July of 2011, they accounted for 2.1% of our web traffic. We're currently working on another redevelopment our website, and you can bet this new release will definitely be mobile friendly.</p> <h4>Google+ is Important because of the Six Letters in front of the + Sign.</h4> <p>Google+ isn't as popular as Facebook, so it's not as important, right? Except that Google has tons of money and still has a big push behind Google + and is starting to roll social media into its search results. If your friends have +1'd a page, that page will show up higher in your search rankings, and you'll see that your friend has +1'd it. These endorsements matter, because you're more likely to choose a result that your friends have endorsed. And, I don't know about you, but the majority of our search traffic still comes from Google.</p> <p>I'm not a marketing expert and I won't pretend to be one. If you're looking for help with your marketing, I would highly recommend talking to Hubspot, and checking out what they have to offer. And of course by all means please, <a title="National Event Supply's Twitter Feed" href="http://www.twitter.com/natleventsupply" target="_blank">follow us on Twitter</a>, <a title="National Event Supply's Facebook Page" href="http://www.facebook.com/NationalEventSupply" target="_blank">like us on Facebook</a>, and/or <a title="Subscribe to our Blog" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/nationaleventsupply" target="_blank">subscribe to our blog</a>.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:35 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/mission-critical-systems-the-internet-the-cloud-and-disaster-recovery Mission Critical Systems: The Internet, "The Cloud", and Disaster Recovery <p>My mother hates computers and the Internet. Well, that's not entirely true. She just doesn't have any affinity for either of them. She has a laptop which she uses to Facebook-stalk her nieces and nephews, check her email, and on very rare occasions surf the web. I spend most of my working hours using tools on my computer, on the internet, and making misbehaving technology work like it is supposed to.</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6765" title="No Internetz-Big Problem" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/08/no-internetz.jpg" alt="No Internetz-Big Problem" width="300" height="212" />As I write this, our office Internet is down. We have been without the Internet for a day and a half now. A technician has been dispatched and he should be here between 9am and 5pm. While we don't have internet, things have ground to a halt.</p> <p>Within the past year, our shipping partners have deployed online shipping calculators for us to get our own shipping rates or have requested that we send emails for shipping rates. In addition, all of our small package shipments are done online. An electronic request for a truck to come pick up the packages is sent out and the thermal labels are sent to our label printer. Without the Internet, the shipping department is still able to function, but things take longer. The Internet provides efficiencies that are greatly missed.</p> <p>The story is different in the sales department. Internet access for the sales department is absolutely crucial. While our website and email server is hosted off-site, without the Internet, we cannot retrieve any of the emails that we are being sent. As more than 50% of our business comes to us through email and through forms on our website, this is a massive problem. A couple of us have had the email redirected to our Smartphones, but this is an imperfect solution.</p> <p>The bigger problem is our sales system, <a title="SugarCRM" href="http://www.sugarcrm.com/" target="_blank">SugarCRM</a>. It is currently hosted in "The Cloud" on SugarCRM's servers. While their uptime has been fantastic, we are still unable to access the data without internet service in our office. One of the reasons we went with SugarCRM over other CRM offerings, like Salesforce, is because SugarCRM can be hosted locally. Moving our SugarCRM deployment in house onto our new server is a project I'll be handling in the coming months.</p> <p>In the grand scheme of things, losing the internet for a day and a half is a inconvenience. What happens when a hard drive dies? We've had two catastrophic hard drive failures in the past five years. The first time, we managed to recover the accounting system and get the user back up and running without the loss of critical data. The second time, Dennis lost 3 months of email and numerous files. <a href="http://www.acronis.com/" target="_blank">Backing up</a> regularly is essential; keeping back-ups offsite can enable you to rebuild your business if there is a disaster at your offices or if someone steals your computers. It is also important to test your back-ups before you need them. If they aren't going to be able to recover your system, they aren't worth having.</p> <p>Spending the time to check that your mission critical systems are protected from power fluctuations, hardware failures that could lead to data loss, and from the loss due to theft is essential. Just think how much work would it be to rebuild your accounting system if the hard drive failed or was destroyed and you had no back-ups. What would happen to your employees if you weren't able to do the payroll? In the long run, it's cheaper to spend the time and money protecting your systems and preparing for disaster than it is to wait until you actually have a crisis.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>Prepare your office for your next internet/power outage. <a class="cta" title="Request Your Free Catalogue" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/request-your-free-catalogue" target="_blank">Request your physical copy</a> of our Table and Chair Catalogue and our Tabletop Catalogue Today!</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:34 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/another-new-blow-mold-folding-table Another New Blow-Mold Folding Table! <p><a title="6FT NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs" href="/en/6-ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table-adjustable" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6771" title="6FT NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/08/6-ft-adj-open-blog.jpg" alt="6FT NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs" width="300" height="150"></a>As summer slowly draws to a close, we'd like to formally introduce a table that we've had in the warehouse since the spring. Like our <a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Fold-in-Half Tables" href="/en/6-ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table-adjustable" target="_blank">NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Fold in Half Tables</a>, the 6FT NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs are another extension of our incredibly popular line of plastic tables. Currently available in a 6-ft length, 6FT NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs are constructed of the same material as our regular <a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables" href="/en/6ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table" target="_blank">Rectangular Plastic Folding Tabes</a>, but have an an easy-to-use adjustable leg system. The telescoping legs allow the table to go from normal height to bar height in seconds.</p> <p>For locations without dedicated bar facilities, the <a title="6FT NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs" href="/en/6-ft-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-table-adjustable" target="_blank">NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs</a> can be set up at it's full height to provide a temporary bar. If an additional banquet table is required, simply adjust the legs and your bar is now a normal banquet table. An if later you need a table that's just a little bit higher for task work, you can set the table to one of the two other intermediate heights. This table easily transform to whatever height you need without removeable parts or tools. And no matter the height the table is always stable and sturdy.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-adjbmt" title="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs-Tallest Setting" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/08/6-ft-adj-high-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3454" title="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs-Tallest Setting" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/08/6-ft-adj-high-B.jpg" alt="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs-Tallest Setting" width="75" height="75"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-adjbmt" title="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs-Lowest Setting" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/08/6-ft-adj-low-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3441" title="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs-Lowest Setting" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/08/6-ft-adj-low-B.jpg" alt="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs-Lowest Setting" width="75" height="75"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-adjbmt" title="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs-Leg Adjustment Mechanism" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/08/6-ft-adj-leg-mech-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3437" title="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs-Leg Adjustment Mechanism" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/08/6-ft-adj-leg-mech-B.jpg" alt="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs-Leg Adjustment Mechanism" width="75" height="75"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-adjbmt" title="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs-Underside" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/08/6-ft-adj-underside-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3450" title="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs-Underside" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/08/6-ft-adj-underside-B.jpg" alt="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs-Underside" width="75" height="75"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-adjbmt" title="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/08/6-ft-adj-open-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3446" title="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/08/6-ft-adj-open-B.jpg" alt="6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs" width="75" height="75"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5" align="center">Click to enlarge pictures.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs are as durable as our normal 6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables and come with the exact same 2-year warranty as our normal plastic banquet tables.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you would like additional information about the 6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Table with Adjustable Table Legs, or if you would like to receive a quote, don't hesitate to <a title="Contact us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact us!</a></p> </div> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-adjbmt').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:32 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-importance-of-following-the-rules The Importance of Following the Rules... <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" title="Speed limits Enforced by Attack Helicopter" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/08/speedlimit.jpg" alt="Speed Limits Enforced by Attack Helicopter" width="500" height="400"></p> <h4>Google Adwords. Organic search results. SEO Services. Tweets. Like Us. Follow Us. Are you LinkedIn? Stick a pin in it?</h4> <p>Working on the website and handling the IT for National Event Supply has forced me to learn about ideas, concepts, and services that have come to the forefront in the past 5 years. When I started using the internet, Larry Page and Sergey Brin hadn't started work on what would become Google. Now Google plays a very important part in the marketing of our products.</p> <p>On a typical day, I get 2 or 3 emails and 1 or 2 phone calls inviting me to sign up with various SEO Companies. Their pitches are all the same. Google Adwords can be expensive (true). By optimizing your website you can improve your organic search rating (true). If you sign up with our company, we can GUARANTEE that you will appear on the first page of Google (false). In fact signing up with these companies and letting them do their magic can destroy your Google Search Rank and you can quickly find yourself on page 80 or 90.</p> <p>Google uses secret algorithms to rate pages. Their goal is to provide their users with the best quality results for search terms. Better quality pages, containing unique, relevant, content, from well-respected websites with numerous inbound links appear higher in search results than pages containing no unique, relevant, content, from websites that no one links to. Bad SEO companies will game the system, using "Black Hat" techniques to get you onto the front page. However, if Google figures out that you are gaming the system, you can lose your first page ranking in a heartbeat.</p> <p>JC Penny found that out when Google discovered they were <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/13/business/13search.html?_r=2&amp;adxnnl=1&amp;emc=eta1&amp;adxnnlx=1297627206-2nnH8iNawYWH+VcDBhmiEQ" target="_blank">gaming the system</a>. Suddenly they ranked 71st for terms that they used to be ranked number 1 for. JC Penny is a large company and they were punished for their actions. Don't think for a second that if Google catches you, they won't punish you.</p> <p>The internet is a marvellous tool for finding information, and it is only natural to want more people to find you when they are searching for someone to help with their next event. It is important, however, to remember the old adage that if someone is promising you something that appears to be too good to be true, it probably is.</p> <p>And because our SEO consultants say that every blog entry needs a "call to action", please don't hesitate to <a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact us</a> if you have any questions or are interested in getting a quote for any of our fine products.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:33 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/now-opening-our-3rd-warehouse-location-vancouver-bc Now Opening Our 3rd Warehouse Location- Vancouver, BC <p>We opened our warehouse in Indianapolis last year in the early spring and with the Douglass group helping our sales efforts from their Indianapolis head office, we have slowly been building our success in the US Midwest market. While the Douglass group have direct sales staff covering Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Kentucky and West Virginia, we often ship to many other nearby states.</p> <p>Now, less than 18 months later, we are growing our Canada/US presence once again. We have been thinking about this for quite a while now and had considered starting earlier this year but were concerned with everything that was happening in Europe. Now 6 months later, not much has changed in Europe (the economy is still as shaky as before) but we have decided it was time to bite the bullet and start warehousing some of our best-selling NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables, plastic folding chairs and NES Wood Folding Tables in Vancouver.</p> <p>We regularly get calls from across western Canada and in particular, BC and Alberta. While we get great shipping rates and ship coast to coast across Canada as well as into the far north (and of course throughout the US), shipping from Toronto usually takes a week and many of our western Canada Customers often need the product today or tomorrow. We provide same day and next day service throughout the Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal corridor and have felt this type of responsiveness was also needed for Vancouver and lower mainland area. Shipping to Calgary and Edmonton will be just 2 days (versus the 3 to 5 days it takes from Toronto).</p> <h3>What products will NES be warehousing in Vancouver?</h3> <p>We are starting off with a range of our best-selling NES Reliable Plastic folding tables and folding chairs as well as our most popular NES Wood folding tables. Over time we hope to expand the range to offer most of what we have available in Toronto as far as tables and chairs are concerned and later in 2013 we would like start stocking our popular Quadrato, Ovali and Hotelier dinnerware lines, our porcelain platters and bowls and some of our best-selling cutlery lines.</p> <p>Our first shipments are arriving into the Locher Evers warehouse with the following expected schedule:</p> <h3>August 3rd</h3> <ul> <li>6ft and 8ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables</li> <li>60 inch NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Tables</li> <li>Tall NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table</li> </ul> <h3>August 8th</h3> <ul> <li>NES Wood Folding Tables, 4ft, 6ft and 8ft folding Banquet tables</li> <li>NES Wood Folding Tables, 48 inch, 60 inch and 72 inch round folding tables</li> </ul> <h3>August 9th</h3> <ul> <li>NES Reliable White Wedding-Style Resin Folding Chairs (and Black)</li> <li>NES Folding Chair Carts</li> </ul> <h3>August 10th</h3> <ul> <li>NES Reliable Series 3000 Plastic Folding Chairs in Black on Black, White on White, Grey on Grey, and Burgundy on Grey (additional colours will come later in the fall)</li> <li>72 inch NES Reliable Round Blow Mold Folding Tables</li> </ul> <p>Since we&rsquo;re doing business with some very large companies in the movement of our products, these arrival date may slip a little. If there is something you are interested in picking up right away, give us a call and we can give you the latest information on when it is expected to arrive into the warehouse.</p> <h3>Where is the warehouse located?</h3> <p>We are warehousing our product with our strategic partner Locher Evers International and their sister company Westcon Terminals. The warehouse is conveniently located in the Annacis Business Park at the following address. This is located at the Alex Fraser Bridge and highway #91 with quick and easy on and off access. <br /> <br />456 Humber Place, <br />Annacis Business Park <br />New Westminster, BC <br />V3M 6A5</p> <h3>How do you order from the New Vancouver Warehouse?</h3> <p>The same as you always do, you can send us an email, call us at 905-795-1667 or toll free at 800-827-8953, or fill out one of our <a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact forms</a> on our website and we would be pleased to help you. We already have well established relationships with national carriers for shipping and we&rsquo;ll be able to provide you with even more cost effective shipping options now that we can ship from Vancouver to BC, Alberta and Washington State. For Saskatchewan and Manitoba, we&rsquo;ll figure out which shipping options (Vancouver or Toronto) are the most cost effective.</p> <h3>Can I pick-up at the Warehouse?</h3> <p>Absolutely, we just need 24 hours notice so we can have the warehouse pull your order and get it ready for pick-up the next day in the afternoon. For larger orders, we&rsquo;ll need to know the type of vehicle you&rsquo;re picking up with so we can either have the skid of tables/chairs shrink wrapped or ready for hand loading. Rush pick-ups can also be accommodated but hopefully your customers aren&rsquo;t always leaving changes to the last minute.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If there are any other questions you have, give us a call or send us an <a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">email</a> and we would be pleased to answer your query.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:31 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-wing-bowls-and-slanted-bowls NEW Wing Bowls and Slanted Bowls <p>Welcome back to the third and final part of our three part blog series on the new porcelain items that we have recently added to our wide range of porcelain dinnerware. In this final installment I would like to introduce you to five new products that are fantastic presentation pieces designed to make your table-top pop. Today, I am pleased to introduce our three new Wing Bowls as well as two new sizes of Sloped Bowls.</p> <div class="mdblogleft"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="11.5 and 13.5 Inch Slanted Bowls" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/08/slanted-bowls.jpg" alt="11.5 and 13.5 Inch Slanted Bowls" width="300" height="162"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>We have offered an 8.5 inch sloped bowl for about 2 years now and when customers found them, we would frequently be asked about the availability of larger-sized sloped bowls. To meet this interest we are now stocking 11.5 inch and 13.5 inch diameter sloped bowls. The three bowls are all part of the same line, allowing you and your customers to mix and match the bowls without having to worry about differences in shape or colour. The larger bowls are perfect for serving bowls for items like salads and rolls, while the smaller bowl is perfect for items like personal salads and condiment serving bowls.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="8.25, 10.25, and 12.25 Inch Wing Bowls" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/08/Wing-Bowls.jpg" alt="8.25, 10.25, and 12.25 Inch Wing Bowls" width="300" height="269"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>The wing bowls offer a unique shape that can be used in a variety of applications. Each size is ideal for something different ranging from a small appetiser in the 8.25 inch bowl to a mixture of fruit in the 12.5 inch Bowl. Both the wing bowls and the slanted bowls are made of our highly durable porcelain which makes them great for use in the commercial environments including restaurants, banquet halls, party rental companies, and caterers. The bowls are currently available in 8.25, 10.25, and 12.5 inch sizes, ensuring that you have the right bowl for your customers' needs.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are interested in more information about our sloped bowls or wing bowls please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:30 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-coffee-mugs-and-personal-teapot NEW Coffee Mugs and Personal Teapot <p>In this, the second part of our three part blog series I am going to introduce you to a number of new products. These products include three new coffee mugs as well as a personal size teapot.</p> <div class="mdblogleft"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="3 Non-Stacking Hotelier Mugs" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/07/Hotelier-Mugs.jpg" alt="3 Non-Stacking Hotelier Mugs" width="300" height="200"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>Like the Cappuccino Cups I wrote about in the last posting, the Coffee Mugs have a classic mug look. The large handle makes them easy to hold, and the three sizes allow you to offer a porcelain mug to customers that decide to eat in, no matter what size coffee they order. They are made of highly durable porcelain which means they will be able to stand up to daily use in a commercial environment. The three sizes available are a 10oz mug (H3060), 16oz mug (H3061), and 20oz mug (H3062). These sizes were chosen because they are among the most popular in the industry. The Starbucks Venti size is 20 ounces, Grande size is 16 ounces and Tall is 12 ounces while Tim Horton&rsquo;s Large is 20 ounces, Medium is 14 ounces and small is 10 ounces.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="H4020 Personal Tea Pot" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/07/H4020-Personal-Tea-Pot-L.jpg" alt="H4020 Personal Tea Pot" width="300" height="178"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>The Personal Size Teapot on the other hand is perfect for serving bagged tea, loose leaf and specialty teas. The small size allows you to provide each customer with their own teapot, giving them the ability to properly steep the tea prior to serving, further enhancing their experience. The personal size teapot holds 16oz, the perfect size for a single serving.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are interested in more information about our coffee mugs or personal size teapot please don't hesitate to <a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:29 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-cappuccino-and-espresso-cups NEW Cappuccino and Espresso Cups <p><img class="aligncenter size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/07/cappuchino-and-cheesecake-L.jpg" alt="Cappuccino Bowls" width="600" height="399"></p> <p>At National Event Supply, we are constantly looking for new products that our customers will be interested in. Our search ranges from folding tables and a wide range and style of chairs to dinnerware, glassware, flatware, and more. Today is the start of a three part blog series that will cover the many new porcelain dinnerware items we are introducing, starting with our new Cappuccino and Espresso Cups.</p> <p>In an effort to expand our product offering for our cafe, coffee shop, and restaurant based customers, we are introducing several new Cappuccino style cups and saucers into our Hotelier Dinnerware line. Based on the classic Cappuccino style cup, our Cappuccino cups are beautifully styled making them perfect for specialty drinks ranging from a Latte to Hot Chocolate and of course Cappuccino. Additionally the classic styling is maintained through to the Espresso Cup which allows you to keep a consistent look on your table.</p> <p>Our Cappuccino Cups are available in three purpose built sizes 12 oz (H3070), 16 oz (H3071), and 20 oz (H3072), while the Espresso Cup is available in one convenient 4 oz (H3069) size. Additionally saucers are sold separately for all cups which gives you added buying flexibility. Furthermore the 16oz and 20oz cups use the same saucer which allows you to reduce your purchasing costs over the long term.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are interested in more information about our Cappuccino Cups or any of our other caf&eacute; products please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Contact Us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:28 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/nes-introduces-6ft-and-8ft-plastic-fold-in-half-tables NES Introduces 6ft and 8ft Plastic Fold in Half Tables! <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6801" title="6 and 8 Foot Fold in Half Tables" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/04/6-ft-8-ft-Fold-In-Half-Tables.jpg" alt="6 and 8 Foot Fold in Half Tables" width="300" height="450">Now that we are in the depths of the summer months we thought that this is the perfect time to introduce you to our new <a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Fold in Half Table" href="/en/6-ft-nes-reliable-rectangle-plastic-fold-in-half-table" target="_blank">6-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Fold in Half Tables</a> and <a title="NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Fold in Half Table" href="/en/8-ft-nes-reliable-rectangle-plastic-fold-in-half-table" target="_blank">8-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Fold in Half Tables</a>. Why is summer the perfect time to introduce these tables? Because of all the outdoor activities that everyone is partaking in of course!</p> <p>The Fold in Half tables are perfect for picnics, BBQ&rsquo;s, family gatherings, and events of all kind. While their set up size is not an advantage over our normal 6-ft and 8ft Rectangular Tables, being able to fold them in half certainly is. A normal car cannot fit a 6-ft long table let alone an 8-ft long table which makes them impractical to move around without a large vehicle. An 8-ft Fold in half table on the other hand becomes 4-ft long once folded and the 6-ft becomes just 3-ft long once folded. The 6-ft in particular is a great size to slide into the trunk of your car and you don&rsquo;t even need to worry about folding down your back seats.</p> <p>By now you may be wondering why these are a great investment for your rental business when they are so great for the average consumer. They are great for your business because many customers would like to be able to pick up 1-3 rental tables for their family event. Picking up is not possible for most customers when the tables do not fold in half. This leaves many needing you to deliver which is an expensive proposition when they only need a few tables. As a result many find alternatives to renting; including buying, borrowing, and even pulling out the old vinyl top card table (<a title=" 3-ft NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Table" href="/en/3-ft-nes-reliable-square-plastic-folding-card-table" target="_blank">click here for a better card table solution</a>). While losing a small order may not seem like a big deal it is likely to lose future business which could be much more valuable. As a result the NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Fold in Half Tables are the perfect solution to prevent this from happening.</p> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-68fihtables" title="6 ft and 8 ft Fold in Half Tables" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/07/6-ft-8-ft-Fold-In-Half-Tables-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-3119" title="6 ft and 8 ft Fold in Half Tables" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/07/6-ft-8-ft-Fold-In-Half-Tables-B.jpg" alt="6 ft and 8 ft Fold in Half Tables" width="75" height="75"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-68fihtables" title="Picture of the 6-ft Fold in Half Tables Unlatched" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/07/6ft-Fold-In-Half-Unlatched-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3416" title="6ft-Fold-In-Half-Unlatched-B" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/07/6ft-Fold-In-Half-Unlatched-B.jpg" alt="Picture of the 6-ft Fold in Half Tables Unlatched" width="75" height="75"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-68fihtables" title="Picture of the Handle on the Fold in Half Tables" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/07/Fold-In-Half-Handle-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3420" title="Fold-In-Half-Handle-B" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/07/Fold-In-Half-Handle-B.jpg" alt="Picture of the Handle on the Fold in Half Tables" width="75" height="75"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-68fihtables" title="Picture of the Hinge on the Fold in Half Tables" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/07/Fold-In-Half-Hinge-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3424" title="Fold-In-Half-Hinge-B" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/07/Fold-In-Half-Hinge-B.jpg" alt="Picture of the Hinge on the Fold in Half Tables" width="75" height="75"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-68fihtables" title="Picture of the Latch on the Fold in Half Tables" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/07/Fold-In-Half-Latch-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3408" title="Fold-In-Half-Latch-B" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/07/Fold-In-Half-Latch-B.jpg" alt="Picture of the Latch on the Fold in Half Tables" width="75" height="75"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5" align="center">Click to enlarge pictures.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you would like additional information about the 6-ft and 8-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Fold in Half Table, or if you would like to receive a quote, don't hesitate to <a title="Contact us" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">contact us!</a></p> </div> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-68fihtables').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:27 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-much-weight-can-white-resin-folding-chairs-hold How much weight can White Resin Folding Chairs hold? <div class="mdblogleft"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/WhiteResinFoldingChair45.jpg" alt="White Resin Folding Chair" width="300" height="450"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>The classic event chair. This popular style of chair has been done in wood and in resin. It's classic style graces weddings and other events, both indoors, and out. We've been selling our <a title="NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chair" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chairs</a> (also know as white wedding folding chairs) for 7 years now, and we frequently get asked how strong our chairs are, and what differentiates them from other chairs on the market. So a couple of weeks ago, we went into the warehouse to show why our NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chairs are such a great investment.</p> <p>Over the years we have been selling our White Resin Chair we have usually noted that our factory has performed the standard Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) set of tests which consists of dropping 225lbs from 6 inches above the chair and the chair does not fail. In addition, we have also commented that the chair will hold a static weight in excess of 400lbs (also as tested by our factory). We have confidently stated that we believed the chair could support the static weight of a person much heavier than 400lbs.</p> <p>While this information is great to hear, what does it really look like? Is the chair heavily stressed with 400lbs? Will it collapse and break if you exceed 400lbs? To find out, we decided to do our own informal tests and have included some pictures so you can see the results.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div align="center"> <table border="0" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogweightwrfc" title="Box of Maria Tableknives on the Scale" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/06/weighing-box-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-3119" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/06/weighing-box-50x50.jpg" alt="Box of Maria Tableknives on the Scale" width="50" height="50"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogweightwrfc" title="12 Boxes of Maria Cutlery on a NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chair" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/06/boxes-on-chairs-45L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-3118" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/06/boxes-on-chairs-45-50x50.jpg" alt="12 Boxes of Maria Cutlery on a NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chair" width="50" height="50"></a></td> <td align="center"><a class="lbox-blogweightwrfc" title="Side View of Maria Cutlery on a NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chair" href="/Images/uploaded/2012/06/boxes-on-chair-side-view-L.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-3115" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/06/boxes-on-chair-side-view-50x50.jpg" alt="Side View of Maria Cutlery on a NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chair" width="50" height="50"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3" align="center">Click to enlarge pictures.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> <p>We loaded up one of our NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chairs with 12 cases of our Maria 18/10 Table Knives. If you`ve ever handled cases of cutlery you`ll know these can be pretty heavy. Each case of our Maria Table Knives contains 15 dozen knives and weigh a little more than 40lbs each. We weighed each of the cases and the weights ranged from a low of 40.25lbs to a high of 41.25lbs for a total weight 483.4lbs. We left the 12 cases of Maria Table Knives on the chair seat for about 15 minutes in total. It is interesting to note that the only stress noises we heard and saw came from the cardboard boxes holding the cutlery and not our chair. As you can see from the pictures we had to tape the boxes together to make sure that they would stay on the chair and not fall over.</p> <p>Before performing this informal test, we felt positive that our chair would not just survive the test, but would fare no ill effects from the weight that was piled on. After performing this informal test, we feel we can confidently say that our NES Reliable White Resin Folding chairs will hold people who weigh up to 500lbs.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p><a title="Weeding-Style Folding Chairs" href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Resin Folding Chairs</a> are available in black and white and come with a 2 year material and manufacturing defect warranty. If you would like additional information about the NES Reliable White or Black Resin Folding Chair, or to receive a quote, please let <a title="Information" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote?utm_campaign=serenityblog&amp;utm_source=blog" target="_blank">contact us</a>!</p> </div> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-blogweightwrfc').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:26 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/introducing-serenity-crystal-stemware-for-party-rental-restaurants-caterers Introducing Serenity Crystal Stemware for Party Rental, Restaurants & Caterers <p>Wow, I can&rsquo;t believe it&rsquo;s June already! We have been crazy busy since the start of 2012. We started off the year with the beginning of our Trade Show season, first with the BC CRA Regional show in Langley, BC in mid-January 2012, and finishing up in late March at the 2012 Quebec Expo in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec. Over the course of the winter trade show season, our team collectively travelled more than 46,000 km (almost 27,000 miles)--enough to travel around the world! In total, we did 7 trade shows over a 12 week period and met with hundreds of our customers and many more potential new customers.</p> <p>Then in April, Diana and I were off to China to see some new suppliers as well as work on sourcing a range of new products. Over the next year I think you will see many exciting new additions from us including additions to existing product lines as well as entirely new product lines.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6829" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/serenity-crystal.jpg" alt="Serenity Crystal" width="300" height="318">As a sample of things to come, in March we introduced our new Serenity line of lead-free Crystal. Prior to bringing in our first shipment, we wanted to test the quality of the Crystal so we brought some of the glasses home to see how they would perform. We have been using the glasses 3 to 4 times a week and washing them in our dishwasher. On a number of occasions we have also hand washed and hand dried them with a dish towel. More than 5 months into this routine, our Serenity Crystal Stemware has held up without any issues at all--no broken stems and no broken bowls.</p> <p>Serenity Crystal Stemware is not only durable, but also has a classic look that will makes your customers smile. The 19 ounce and the 22 ounce glass are very similar in shape to two lines of Riedel glasses we have at home. And with our prices ranging from $2.65 to $2.95 they are a fraction of the price of several brand name Crystal wine glasses.</p> <p>As a result of not just the quality but also the feedback we received early on from some of our customers on the attractive appearance of our Serenity crystal glassware, we decided to start stocking 6 different pieces to introduce the Serenity Crystal to our Customers. These 6 pieces are a 22oz, 19oz, 16oz, and 12oz wine glass as well as 7oz Martini Glass and 7oz Champagne Flute. The 22oz wine glass is great for use as a water glass or as a red wine glass. The 19oz wine glass on the other hand is great for use as a white wine glass. The Serenity Crystal is a great choice for anyone looking to offer the high end look that everyone is looking for while still keeping your costs reasonable and ultimately helping to improve your ROI. For measurements of our Serenity Crystal Stemware and other details, please visit our <a title="Serenity Crystal" href="/en/serenity-crystal-8" target="_blank">Serenity Crystal page</a>.</p> <div class="closingcomments"> <p>If you are interested in our Serenity Crystal or any other products we carry please don&rsquo;t hesitate to <a title="Information" href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote?utm_campaign=serenityblog&amp;utm_source=blog" target="_blank">contact us</a>.</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:25 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/the-rental-show-2012-great-times-in-the-big-easy The Rental Show 2012: Great Times in the Big Easy <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6242" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/02/4C-TRS_ARA-logo_web.jpg" alt="Rental Show Logo" width="215" height="169">Well we finally have a chance to come up for air after a very successful <a href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">2012 Rental Show</a> in New Orleans, Louisiana.</p> <p>We arrived in &lsquo;The Big Easy&rsquo; on Saturday afternoon (February 4th) just in time to catch the first parade of the <a href="http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/" target="_blank">Mardi Gras</a> season. While the parade started around 6:30pm we didn&rsquo;t actually see it in the French Quarter until around 9:00pm which gives you an idea of how long the route and the parade was. The parades build through the month of February culminating in the biggest bash which takes place on February 21st. On this day there are 6 parades throughout the day and more than 1.5 million visitors flock to the city so they can enjoy the Mardi Gras fun.</p> <p>National Event Supply was proud to be a Silver level sponsor for the 2012 Rental Show. We strongly believe that investing in a stronger rental community will pay dividends for all involved. It's also a great opportunity to talk with current and potential customers to get a feel for what products they are looking for and what opportunities exist for new products that they didn't know they had a need for.</p> <p>On Sunday morning attended the breakfast at the Events &amp; Tents session where we were thanked for being a co-sponsor for the Breakfast Seminar session. Breakfast was followed by a great presentation by the father and son team of Richard and Jordan Carbotti of <a href="http://www.perfectsurroundingsinc.com/" target="_blank">Perfect Surroundings</a> from Middletown, Rhode Island. They talked about where they find their inspiration for creating fabulous events as well as showed pictures of some of their more extravagant and unique events. The balance of the Events &amp; Tents day was filled with lots of valuable informative seminars and great networking opportunities to help run your party and tent business.</p> <p>For the National Event Supply trade show team, the remainder of Sunday was spent setting up our booth to display our wide range of product offerings in the best fashion possible. We had a great booth location across from <a href="http://www.losberger.com/?n=2" target="_blank">Losberger Tents</a>, one of the world&rsquo;s leading tent manufacturers, beside <a href="http://www.tents4sale.com/" target="_blank">All Seasons Tent</a> another leading Mid-west based Tent supplier and right by the exhibition hall food court. With more than 50+ tent suppliers at this year&rsquo;s Rental Show, having our 21ft National Event Supply Sky Flag was a must. It is a great way to stand out in the crowd.</p> <p>With our greatly expanded booth, rental stores from across the US Midwest and Canada flocked to our booth on Monday and Tuesday. So many so that we couldn&rsquo;t get to everyone that came by. Early on Monday we met with Leslie of <a href="http://www.wordofmouthcatering.com/" target="_blank">Word of Mouth Catering</a> out of Austin, Texas. Leslie was excited to see our new introduction of highly durable <a title="Melamine Platters" href="/en/melamine-platters-and-bowls" target="_blank">melamine platters and bowls</a> that look so great you can`t tell they aren`t porcelain until you actually touch them. On Monday evening we attended the ARA Region 10 reception where we were thanked for being a co-sponsor of the evening reception.</p> <p>On Tuesday we met with Mahala from Celebration Party Rental of Jacksonville, Florida who was interested in our lines of NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables and plastic folding chairs. She was pleased to hear we offer a 2 year material and manufacturing defect warranty and that we have been selling our NES Reliable line of quality products for 5 years now. Our Rental Customers have been telling us how well they perform in their heavy use environment.</p> <p>Over the 3 days of The Rental Show we met with customers from California to Sydney, NS and all points in between. We also had the pleasure of meeting a few customers from the Caribbean (Bahamas and Barbados) and Honduras. After having such a great show in New Orleans, we can&rsquo;t help but be excited to get back to The Rental Show in Las Vegas in 2013!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:24 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/vancouver-was-so-much-fun-we-had-to-come-back-two-weeks-later Vancouver was so much fun, we had to come back two weeks later... <div class="mdblogleft"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Dennis and Tony with Booth Visitors" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/01/Dennis-Customers-sm.jpg" alt="Dennis and Tony with Booth Visitors" width="300" height="336"> <img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Chef Competition" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/01/Chef-Competition-sm.jpg" alt="Chef Competition" width="300" height="238"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>Sunday was a great day to be at the BC Foodservice Expo in the Vancouver Convention Centre. For the 1st couple of hours, David Adjey of Restaurant Makeover fame could be seen walking the show floor and speaking at the BC Chef's Cooking Competiton (which was right beside our booth)</p> <p>Dennis, Jonathan and Tony (our AE Sales representative in Vancouver) had a great time meeting with new Customers and a few old Customers throughout the day. We met with Sue Enns of Sue's Catering out of North Vancouver and Sue echoed the sentiments of many of our other new visitors who stopped by our booth on Sunday 'your prices and quality are amazing'. Sanjeev Ghirra of <a href="http://riverside-palace.com/cms2/" target="_blank">Riverside Banquet Halls</a> had a long discussion with me about their requirements for items in their banquet facilities. It was great meeting with everyone who stopped by our booth. Attending these tradeshows in Vancouver allows us to meet face to face with our customers and is incredibly valuable as we continue to grow our product selections.</p> <p>With so much going on the BC Foodservice Expo is a great chance to see what's new and excting in the Foodservice industry. We had a great time watching the Chefs' competitions again this year. It's always impressive watching a great meal come together. As the show ends, I can safely say that we look forward to returning to the show in 2013!</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:23 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-heads-west National Event Supply heads West! <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Tradeshows Are Coming" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/02/tradeshows-are-coming.jpg" alt="National Event Supply will be doing several tradeshows" width="236" height="345"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>As the year ends, tradeshow time begins at National Event Supply. In November we exhibited at the <a href="http://www.ngcoa.ca/conference" target="_blank">Golf Business Canada Show</a> which was held at the beautiful <a href="http://www.fairmont.com/lakelouise" target="_blank">Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise</a> in Lake Louise, Alberta. The snow was out in full force and it was pretty darn cold as well.</p> <p>As part of our Show Special, we gave away a FREE <a title="NES Reliable Wedding-Style Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">NES Reliable Wedding-Style Resin Folding Chair</a> to each Golf Club that met with us at our booth. These chairs are incredibly popular and are great for the many outdoor weddings that take place at Golf Clubs across the country.</p> <p>Show attendance was up nicely over 2010 (which was also up over 2009) and we were able to meet several new Golf Clubs as well as meet with a few of our current customers including Brenda O&rsquo;Reilly and Michael Todd from <a href="http://stonetree.on.ca/" target="_blank">Stone Tree Golf</a> (http://stonetree.on.ca/). We also had the pleasure of meeting Jeff Calderwood the CEO of the National Golf Club Owners Association on the show floor.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogleft"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CRA BC Region Tradeshow Booth Pic" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/01/bc-cra-booth.jpg" alt="BC CRA Booth" width="300" height="340"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>As memories of the Christmas rush and New Year's Eve parties faded, we started our 2012 tradeshow schedule. On January 12th, I flew out to Vancouver to exhibit at the CRA BC Regional trade show which was held in the Show Barn on the grounds of the <a href="http://www.cloverdalerodeo.com/" target="_blank">Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Centre</a> in Langley, BC. Our west coast sales reps, <a href="http://www.aesalesgroup.com/" target="_blank">AE Sales</a>, provided us with the booth space necessary to present a range of our most popular dinnerware and cutlery lines including <a title="Quadrato" href="/en/quadrato" target="_blank">Quadrato Square</a> dinnerware line and <a title="Maria" href="/en/maria-1810" target="_blank">Maria</a> 18/10 cutlery. We also had samples of our best-selling NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables and plastic folding chairs along with our Chiavari chairs. Will Stayer and Tony Shelling from AE Sales helped answer questions from several inquisitive visitors. Dale from the <a href="http://www.rentitcanada.ca/" target="_blank">Rent-It Centre</a> in Sechelt, BC commented that he has been coming to the CRA BC Regional show for more than 12 years and this was the first time they had ever seen an exhibitor representing the Party side of the Rental business. We were excited to meet many new customers at the show along with some of our stalwart regular customers like Rhonda Pedersen from <a href="http://www.pedersens.com/" target="_blank">Pedersen&rsquo;s Event Rentals</a>.</p> <p>During the show, we had the pleasure to meet Ted Cook, the outgoing President of the American Rental Association. Ted is the General Manager/Owner of the <a href="http://www.venturarental.com/" target="_blank">Ventura Rental Center</a> in Los Angeles, California and was one of the keynote speakers for the Awards Banquet Dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6841" title="CRA BC Regional Tradeshow Banquet" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/01/bc-cra-banquet.jpg" alt="BC CRA Banquet" width="509" height="345">After the two days of exhibiting, everyone headed to the <a href="http://www.cascadescasino.ca/" target="_blank">Coast Hotel &amp; Convention Centre/Cascades Casino</a> for the Saturday evening Awards Banquet Dinner. As you can see, we had a full house in the banquet hall and we weren&rsquo;t disappointed. After a fabulous dinner we were entertained by Michael Harrison, a Ventriloquist/Comedian and a finalist on the 2008 America&rsquo;s Got Talent. Michael did a number of his trademark skits, including his first puppet, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPmXntnlJhg" target="_blank">Mr. Tennis Ball and Dunlop</a> and his Human Puppet routine that won him huge accolades from the judges on <a href="http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1535121/michael_harrison_ventriloquist_americas_got_talent_2008/" target="_blank">America&rsquo;s Got Talent</a>. Michael performed for almost an hour and had us laughing in the aisles.</p> <p>After the dinner a number of awards were presented to various members of the CRA BC Local. Ted Cook, ARA President presented the CRA BC Local with an award for the greatest membership growth of all State and Provincial locals across the United States and Canada. Congratulations to the CRA BC Local for a great accomplishment as well as for hosting such a great 2 day event. We will definitely be recommending that all of our BC Rental Customers make plans to attend next year's show.</p> <p>Our next tradeshow is also in Vancouver. We're going to be at the <a href="http://www.connectshow.com/" target="_blank">BC Foodservice Show</a> which will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre. I hope that if you're at the show, you'll stop by Booth 138 and say hello to Jonathan, Tony, or myself and take a look at everything that we have on display.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:22 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-products-in-stock-new-sign-above-the-door New products in stock, New Sign above the Door <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6844" src="/Images/uploaded/2011/10/Frontsign.jpg" alt="New Sign above our door" width="300" height="167">We`ve had a busy few weeks again at National Event Supply. After renaming our company back in the spring we finally got around to changing our building signage. The next time you drop by be sure to take good look at our new overhead sign. The sign looks fantastic, if we do say so ourselves. A big thanks to Bob at <a href="http://www.whitehorsesigns.com/" target="_blank">Whitehorse Signs</a> for helping us make the changes in a cost effective manner. Bob was extremely professional and made sure we kept the proper balance with all the removals and additions that were made to the sign.</p> <p>We also received a number of shipments in the last week which has helped our inventory position quite dramatically. Last year it was our NES Reliable 8ft rectangular Plastic folding tables that we couldn&rsquo;t keep in stock, this year it&rsquo;s been our NES Reliable 6ft rectangular Plastic folding tables. They have been flying off our warehouse shelves just as fast as we&rsquo;ve been able to get them in. We have finally caught up with the increase in demand and should have lots of all sizes of Plastic folding tables available for the busy fall season.</p> <div class="mdblogleft"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/Black-on-Grey-Plastic-Folding-Chair-News0711.jpg" alt="Black on Grey Plastic Folding Chair" width="120" height="189"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>After the early summer mix-up from our supplier where they shipped us Black on Grey plastic folding chairs, we once again have a good supply of our NES Reliable Black on Black plastic folding chairs back in stock. For those Customers where the colour isn&rsquo;t a big deal, we still have a few Black on Grey chairs available at the special price of $10.00/chair. They come with our 2 year material and manufacturing warranty and at this price it is almost a 30% discount off our everyday great value prices. They won&rsquo;t last much longer so be sure to give us a call if you are interested.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2011/10/Square-Melamine-Bowl.png" alt="Square Melamine Bowl" width="300" height="150"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>Finally we have also expanded our line of great looking melamine products. These products offer the clean good looks that come with porcelain, but are significantly more durable. After speaking with a number of our catering and rental customers we kept hearing they needed a large bowl that could handle rougher use than our very popular 14&rdquo; Round Porcelain bowl. We're proud to offer this bowl to all of our customers and hope that it meets their needs.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:21 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/alberta-foodservice-expo-2011-wrap-up Alberta Foodservice Expo 2011 Wrap-Up <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6850" src="/Images/uploaded/2011/10/AFE-2011.jpg" alt="Alberta Foodservice Expo" width="160" height="160">We just got back from two days of exhibiting at the Alberta Foodservice Expo which was held in the BMO Centre on the grounds of the world renowned <a href="http://www.calgarystampede.com/" target="_blank">Calgary Stampede</a>. Albertans came from all over the province to visit the show. We met with Leanne from the <a href="http://www.longshots.ca/" target="_blank">Longshots Sports Bar and Lounge</a> from Fort McMurray, Donald from the Wok Box in Grand Prairie and places I had never heard of before like Greg who is from the Cactus Pub &amp; Grill in Picture Butte, Alberta. Of course there was lots of visitors to our booth from Calgary in attendance and a number made the trip down from Edmonton.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6852" title="ABFSE 2011 Narry Saini" src="/Images/uploaded/2011/10/ABFSE-2011-Narry-Saini.jpg" alt="Alberta Foodservice Expo 2011 Narry Saini" width="200" height="245">The highlight of the show came when Narry Saini wanted to borrow some National Event Supply plating dishes for his food presentation in the Cooking Competition held during the show. Narry is an Executive Chef with Oh! Canada Restaurant &amp; Bar in Calgary and is also on the board of the <a href="http://www.calgarychefs.com/" target="_blank">Calgary Academy of Chefs &amp; Cooks</a>.</p> <p>Will (Stayer) and myself had a great time meeting everyone at the show and particularly enjoyed the fresh home-made muffins that Duane from <a href="http://www.pearsonsberryfarm.com/" target="_blank">Pearson&rsquo;s Berry Farm</a> brought around to us just around lunch time on Monday. Duane was one of the fresh and local exhibitors who was just across from our booth. Their Muffins are to die for.</p> <p>We are looking forward to returning in 2012. There is a possibility it may alternate to Edmonton for 2012 which would give our Northern Alberta customers an easier opportunity to see our products on display as well as meet some of our staff at the show.</p> <p>On a side note, if you are planning a trip to Calgary, I highly recommend staying at the <a href="http://www.westways.ab.ca/" target="_blank">Westways Guest House</a>. This bed and breakfast is just a 10-minute walk to the south entrance of the Stampede Grounds and is close to downtown as well. There are some great walking paths that travel alongside the Elbow River that are only minutes away from the house and the Calgary Arts District is also very close by. And the breakfast you are provided with in the morning is just amazing. Don and Ross were helping out Jonathan who was away on vacation and the service they provided was just fabulous. Great place to stay and great prices too!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:20 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-table-chairs-catalogue New Table & Chairs Catalogue <div class="mdblogleft"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2011/09/Slate-On-Grey-PFC.jpg" alt="NES Reliable Slate Blue on Grey Plastic Folding Chair" width="155" height="275"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>We are pleased to announce the introduction of our first ever Table &amp; Chair Catalogue. This is the culmination of more than a year of work by Jonathan and Michael to pull together the wide range of products we offer with high resolution print quality pictures and product descriptions and specifications. This catalogue will have listings for virtually every type of table and chair that we sell. You'll be able to learn more about our <a title="Tables" href="/en/tables">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Tables</a> and <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a>. You'll also be able to check out our very popular <a title="NES Reliable Wedding-Style Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/wedding-style-folding-chairs">NES Reliable Wedding-Style Resin Folding Chairs</a> and our new <a title="NES Resin Chiavari Chair" href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs">NES Resin Chiavari Chairs</a>.</p> <p>If you would like a copy of our first ever Table and Chair Catalogue, just give us a call, send us an email or fill out this <a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/request-your-free-catalogue/?utm_campaign=blog0930&amp;utm_source=blog0930" target="_blank">form</a>. We would be pleased to mail you a copy free of charge.</p> <p>We are also working on a Tabletop Catalogue which will have a snapshot of our wide range of dinnerware, flatware as well as platters and bowls that we offer to our Hospitality/Foodservice customers. We hope to have this catalogue completed before Christmas. In addition, we are also working on translating both catalogues into French for our Quebec based customers. Stay tuned for future information.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:19 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/cra-ontario-golf-tournament CRA Ontario Golf Tournament <p><a href="http://www.crarental.org/"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6582" src="/Images/uploaded/2012/11/large-cra-logo.jpg" alt="Large CRA Logo" width="350" height="240"></a>The annual <a href="http://www.crarental.org/" target="_blank">CRA Ontario Golf Tournament</a> was held September 15, 2011 at <a href="http://www.trehavengolf.ca/" target="_blank">Trehaven Golf Club</a> in Hawkstone, Ontario. The shotgun `bestball` tournament started at 11:00 am with members and suppliers teeing off from every hole on the course. The tournament was a great opportunity to raise some funds for the CRA Ontario Association as well as celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the CRA Ontario local. CRA Ontario was the first local to be established in Canada for the Canadian Rental Association.</p> <p>Attending the Golf day from National Event Supply were myself, Jonathan Heathcote and Bill Winslade. We had the pleasure of golfing with Andrew Paquette the Chairman of the Canadian Rental Association and recently Past-President of the CRA as well as Past Executive Board Member of the American Rental Association. Andrew is also the President of <a href="http://www.bravoparty.com/" target="_blank">Bravo Location Rentals</a> in Montreal, Quebec. While the weather was somewhat co-operative for the day, we did get a little wet on a couple of holes. We were very fortunate that Andrew remembered to bring his extra-large golf umbrella so that all 4 golfers could keep dry in between shots. We had a great time throughout the day and were thankful to have Jonathan in our foursome otherwise we would had a much higher score than our 8 over par.</p> <p>The highlight shot for the day occurred on the 167 yard par 3, - 18th hole. Jonathan put us close to the green with a great drive shot that was pin high and about 20 feet off to the right of the green. We then had about a 50 ft shot to make the hole. Andrew was 2nd up on the hole and proceeded with a great chip the landed on fly onto the green, hit the pin and dropped in for a Birdie.</p> <p>After golf everyone enjoyed a great steak dinner and some libations. The day was wrapped up with the presentation of numerous awards to some of the more successful golfers, awarding of the raffle prizes and speeches from Mike Maltby, the President of CRA Ontario and Wayne Beckett, the President of CRA. We would also like to extend our personal thanks to Wayne who travelled all the way from Moosomin, Saskatchewan and Andrew who flew in from Montreal to attend the Golf tournament and help celebrate the 50th CRA Ontario Anniversary.</p> <p>Next year&rsquo;s CRA Ontario tournament is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 at the <a href="http://www.nottawasagaresort.com/" target="_blank">Nottawasaga Inn Resort &amp; Conference Centre</a> in Alliston, Ontario. We look forward to seeing everyone there!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:18 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-quality-plastic-folding-chair-vs-cheap-plastic-folding-chair How to tell the difference between a quality plastic folding chair vs. cheap plastic folding chair <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6854" src="/Images/uploaded/2011/09/Slate-On-Grey-PFC.jpg" alt="NES Reliable late Blue on Grey Plastic Folding Chair" width="155" height="275">A question we frequently get asked is how to tell the difference between a good quality plastic folding chair and one that can't handle the rigours of the rental industry.</p> <p>One of the best ways to figure out if you are buying a good quality plastic/poly folding chair is to take a firm hold of the seat back with your hands and to give it a twist. The seat should have some give and flex under the pressure as you twist the seat back. If it feels too rigid, there is a good possibility the chair you have selected has too much recycled plastic in it and will therefore be &lsquo;brittle&rsquo; and very susceptible to breaking under many different conditions. Breakage will occur when the weather in the northern parts of the US and Canada gets colder or when the chairs are handled a little more roughly.</p> <p>Since we often cannot wait until winter sets in to check to see how the sample chair performs in sub-zero weather, you can perform a quick and easy test on a sample chair. The hammer test is the easiest way to make sure that they chairs you are looking at use virgin plastic. I must admit I have to give credit to one of our customers, <a title="Parkland Party &amp; Equipment Rentals" href="http://www.parklandrentals.com/" target="_blank">Parkland Party &amp; Equipment Rentals</a> in Red Deer, Alberta for telling me about this particular test. All you need is a typical 16 ounce hammer and the sample plastic folding chair you wish to test for long term durability. Give the back of the seat on your sample plastic folding chair a few whacks with the hammer. If your sample poly folding chair breaks, you know it isn&rsquo;t a good long-term buy.</p> <p>If you are looking for a cost effective, lightweight, but durable and reliable chair that will support the majority of people that attend weddings, concerts, parties, business meetings and the like, then our <a title="NES RELIABLE Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES RELIABLE Plastic Folding Chairs</a> are the ideal solution. These chairs have been stress tested to support a 225lb drop test from 6 inches above the chair and do not fail. In addition, they contain only virgin plastic with a high tensile steel frame that will provide many years of use and enjoyment for your business. In addition, our NES RELIABLE Plastic Folding Chairs come with a 2 year material and manufacturing defect warranty. These have been an excellent performing chairs for all our customers.</p> <p>We are currently stocking 7 main colours: Black seat and back on a Black frame, White on White, Burgundy on Grey. Grey on Grey, Tan on Tan, Brown on Tan and Slate Blue on Grey.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:17 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/black-on-grey-plastic-folding-chairs Black on Grey Plastic Folding Chairs! <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/05/Black-on-Grey-Plastic-Folding-Chair-News0711.jpg" alt="Black on Grey Plastic Folding Chair" width="120" height="189"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>Due to a shipping mix-up at our factory, we have 1300 Black on Grey NES Reliable Series 3000 Plastic Folding Chairs in our warehouse. This combination isn't a stocking product for us, so we'd like to sell them as quickly as possible. Our NES Reliable Series 3000 Plastic Folding Chairs regularly start at $13.95/ea, but we're blowing the Black on Grey chairs out at $10.00/ea (FOB Mississauga). You won't get a better price on our great plastic folding chairs! These chairs come with our standard 2 year material and manufacturer's defect warranty and are made to the same exacting standards as all our other plastic folding chairs. If you're interested in these chairs give us a call as supplies won't last long at these prices!</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:16 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/now-arrivingtraining-tables-card-tables-chairs-and-banquet-tables Now Arriving...Training Tables, Card Tables, Chairs, and Banquet Tables <p>It's been a busy day here at the National Event Supply warehouse. We took delivery of our first container early this morning and we're just starting to empty our second container this afternoon. It's great to finally have the products that everyone is looking for.</p> <p>Our first container was a mixture of <a href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables">Plastic Folding Tables</a> and <a href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs">Plastic Folding Chairs</a>. We've managed to replenish our supply of Burgundy on Grey Plastic Folding Chairs as well as increase our stock of Black on Black Plastic Folding Chairs to help us get through the summer. In addition, we brought in some 5-ft NES Reliable Rectangular Plastic Folding Tables, allowing us to add it to our regular price list of available items.</p> <div class="mdblogleft"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Tables" src="/Images/uploaded/2011/06/Folding-Card-Table.png" alt="NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Tables" width="300" height="259"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>We also brought in a couple of new products for us to add to our table line-up. The first is the <a title="NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Table" href="/en/3-ft-nes-reliable-square-plastic-folding-card-table" target="_blank">3-ft NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Table</a>. Constructed of the same resin and steel as our regular banquet tables, the NES Reliable Square Plastic Folding Card Table is designed for strength and durablity. This 3-foot (36 inch) square table is very stable and features a straight-style folding leg with a snap-lock for added stability. The legs are powder coated grey steel tubing. We are incredibly happy with the build quality of this table and believe that it will meet your needs.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="6-ft NES Reliable Plastic Folding Training Table" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/08/Training-Table.png" alt="6-ft NES Reliable Plastic Folding Training Table" width="300" height="196"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>The other new table that we have brought in is a 6-ft Training Table. The <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Training Table" href="/en/71-nes-reliable-rectangular-plastic-folding-training-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Training Table</a> features an ultra-smooth top which is perfect for writing on. These tables are perfect for educational purposes, seminars, or anywhere else where a writing surface is required. The tables are 70 &frac34; inches long and 19 &frac34; inches wide with legs at the very edge of the table. We've had numerous requests for this type of table, and we believe that you won't be disappointed by this table.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <p>Our second container arrived earlier this afternoon. It was filled with 5-ft round, 6-ft rectangular, and 8-ft rectangular plastic folding tables. Unfortunately, we only brought in 120, 5-ft round tables on this container. This means that after filling our back-orders we will have 1 or 2 tables left. We are getting more 5-ft round tables in early August, so if you are interested in the tables and can wait, please drop us a line and we will put your request into our backorder file.</p> <p>That's it for today. The warehouse team is resting up for one last container this month. Tomorrow we'll be adding more Plastic Folding Chairs to add to our inventory. This last container will be the ninth container of products that we have received this month. We should have another two or three containers in the coming weeks filled with resin Chiavari chairs, porcelain, and cutlery.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:15 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/new-product-votes-melamine-platter-and-bowl New Product Votes... Melamine Platter and Bowl <p>At National Event Supply we are always looking for products and product lines that we think our customers want/need. Sometimes this process requires spending a couple of years searching for a manufacturer who can produce high-quality items at attractive prices. Other times, our current manufacturers create something new and exciting that we know that our customers will love. And sometimes a customer comes to us and tells us exactly what they want and what they are willing to pay for it and we go to work sourcing it out.</p> <p>Over the past few months we've brought in a number of samples that we thought were interesting or that our customers requested. From melamine bowls to durable stacking chairs, we have a little bit of everything. What we'd like is your thoughts on these potential products. This time, we have a couple of Melamine Dishes that we are thinking about adding to our <a href="/en/melamine-platters-and-bowls" target="_blank">Melamine Line</a>.</p> <p>First up is a Square Melamine Bowl. This melamine bowl is 16" x 16" x 5 3/8" with a capacity of well over 12 litres. The price of the bowl would be $32.00/ea. So the question is:</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><a class="lbox-npvmelamine" title="16 Inch Square Melamine Bowl" href="/Images/uploaded/2011/06/Square-Melamine-Bowl-L.png"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2011/10/Square-Melamine-Bowl.png" alt="16 Inch Square Melamine Bowl" align="left"></a></td> <td> <div class="widgetContainer" style="display: table; text-align: center; width: 300px; *display: inline; *zoom: 1;"><object id="sodahead_widget_1903141" style="display: block;" width="300" height="150" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" type="application/x-oleobject"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param value="transparent" name="wmode"><param name="movie" value="http://widgets.sodahead.com/images/flash/poll.swf"><param name="flashvars" value="theme_id=-1&height=150&width=300&darkColor=0x044161&widgetHeight=150&bgURL=http://&lightColor=0x044161&poll_id=1903141"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://widgets.sodahead.com/images/flash/poll.swf" width="300" height="150" flashvars="theme_id=-1&height=150&width=300&darkColor=0x044161&widgetHeight=150&bgURL=http://&lightColor=0x044161&poll_id=1903141" wmode="transparent" style="display: block;" allowscriptaccess="always"></object> <div class="widgetFooter" style="background: #fff url('http://widgets.sodahead.com/images/flash/footerGradient.gif') repeat-x scroll bottom center; border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; font-size: 0; height: 13px; line-height: 13px; padding: 0 3px; text-align: right;"><a style="color: #484747; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.sodahead.com/fun/would-you-be-interested-in-purchasing-this-16-square-melamine-bowl/question-1903141">View Results</a></div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Our second potential product is an Oval Melamine Platter. This platter is 20" x 16" x 2 1/8" and on the inside is 1" deep. The price of the platter would be $30.00/ea</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div class="widgetContainer" style="display: table; text-align: center; width: 300px; *display: inline; *zoom: 1;"><object id="sodahead_widget_1903407" style="display: block;" width="300" height="150" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" type="application/x-oleobject"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"><param value="transparent" name="wmode"><param name="movie" value="http://widgets.sodahead.com/images/flash/poll.swf"><param name="flashvars" value="theme_id=5764&height=150&width=300&darkColor=0x044161&widgetWidth=300&widgetHeight=150&lightColor=0x044161&poll_id=1903407"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://widgets.sodahead.com/images/flash/poll.swf" width="300" height="150" flashvars="theme_id=5764&height=150&width=300&darkColor=0x044161&widgetWidth=300&widgetHeight=150&lightColor=0x044161&poll_id=1903407" wmode="transparent" style="display: block;" allowscriptaccess="always"></object> <div class="widgetFooter" style="background: #fff url('http://widgets.sodahead.com/images/flash/footerGradient.gif') repeat-x scroll bottom center; border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; font-size: 0; height: 13px; line-height: 13px; padding: 0 3px; text-align: right;"><a style="color: #484747; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.sodahead.com/fun/would-you-be-interested-in-purchasing-this-20-oval-melamine-platter/question-1903407">View Results</a></div> </div> </td> <td><a class="lbox-npvmelamine" title="20 Inch Oval Melamine Platter" href="/Images/uploaded/2011/06/Oval-Melamine-Platter-L.png"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2011/06/Oval-Melamine-Platter.png" alt="20 Inch Oval Melamine Platter" align="left"></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Feel free to let us know what you think about these two products or let us know if there's something that you think that we should be carrying!</p> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-npvmelamine').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:14 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/now-arriving-porcelain-dinnerware-platters-and-bowls Now Arriving... Porcelain Dinnerware, Platters, and Bowls <p>Happy Belated Father's Day to all you dads out there. I don't know about you, but I spent Father's day in a restaurant in the company of friends as my family is scattered all over the country. The restaurant we were at was following a trend which we've noticed at National Event Supply: Rectangular Dinner Plates. A 7"x14" Platter makes the perfect plate for a burger or sandwich and fries. This is a trend that we can see continuing for quite a while.</p> <p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6875" src="/Images/uploaded/2011/06/A0957.png" alt="A0957 Platter" width="300" height="127">Our Rectangular 7"x14" platters are just one of the items that are back in stock as of this morning when our shipping team unloaded our container of porcelain. This is one of the more difficult containers for our shipping team as there are hundreds of heavy boxes filled with breakable items packed into the container in no discernable order. By the time they get all the boxes onto the proper pallets, and then put the pallets away in the warehouse, they're ready for a break.</p> <p>Our sales team has started calling customers that have porcelain back orders to let them know that we can fill their orders starting today. If you've been waiting for porcelain platters, bowls, or dinnerware now is the time to let us know. Our sales team would be happy to put together a <a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote/" target="_blank">quote</a> for any items that you are interested in. In addition, if you're interested in seeing a sample of our commercial grade porcelain, we'd be happy to <a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/get-your-free-hotelier-dinnerware-gift-set/" target="_blank">send you a free sample</a> of our Hotelier Dinnerware.</p> <p>We've got two more containers coming in this week for sure. One will add some chairs to our inventory to help us make it through the summer, while the other contains Plastic Folding Tables. It's going to be a busy week here at National Event Supply!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:13 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/customer-service-sometimes-means-a-532-mile-road-trip Customer Service Sometimes Means a 532 Mile Road Trip... <p>Customer service is something we pride ourselves on at National Event Supply. It is at the core of our success and we always strive to go the extra mile to help our customers. Today, we went 532 miles to help a customer who desperately needed dishes for an event this weekend. We don't typically do deliveries to Ottawa but a series of events led us on a 9 hour trip to the National Capital Region to make sure the our customer had the dishes they needed.</p> <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6878" title="Ovali Dessert Plate" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/06/Ovali-Dessert-Plate.png" alt="Ovali Dessert Plate" width="300" height="197">We received the initial order Thursday morning for the 2100lbs of <a href="/en/ovali" target="_blank">Ovali Dinnerware</a> and our shipper had it picked, packed and wrapped before 11:00am. He called one of our LTL shipping partners and confirmed that we had an order to go out, and that we needed it picked up today. Our shipping partner called just before 5:00pm and said that they were going to be a little late getting to our location, but that a truck would pick up the skid "shortly". "Shortly" came and went and then our shipping partner went quiet. Unable to contact the customer service desk to find out when they were going to arrive, we decided that they weren't coming that evening. This was a problem as we had a customer who needed these dishes and we had said that they would be arriving the next day.</p> <p>Dennis, one of the owners of the company, quickly decided we needed a trailer so that we could deliver these dishes. He got into his SUV and headed on up to U-Haul to pick up a trailer. Fate was on our side. U-Haul was supposed to close at 7:00, but luckily there was still someone there who was willing to rent Dennis a trailer. Because of Pauline at the U-Haul on Rexdale in Toronto, Dennis and Jonathan were able to get a trailer. The quickly loaded the dishes into the back of the U-Haul and headed for home.</p> <p>At 4am on Friday morning, Jonathan and Dennis headed out for Ottawa to get our customer their dishes. They arrived at a little after 8:30am at our customers busy warehouse/showroom. By 3pm, the boys were back in Mississauga, the trailer was back at U-Haul being rented out to someone else, and 2100lbs of Ovali Dinnerware was at it's new home in the National Capital Region.</p> <p>What can we say? We aim to please.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:12 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/products-in-action-big-red-chair-events Products in Action... Big Red Chair Events <p>When you talk to our sales reps they can tell you how many people can sit around a 60-inch round table (8-10), the size of our square dinner plates (10.25"), and how much weight our plastic folding chairs can hold (225lbs). What they can't fully describe to you is how great the wedding style resin folding chairs look when set up for an event, or how elegant our resin Chiavari chairs look set-up around a well-dressed table. To see our products in action, we've turned to several of our customers and asked for pictures they've taken at recent events. Over the next few months, we'll be spotlighting some of these companies and our products at their events.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><a class="lbox-piabrce" title="10000 sq ft Tent for Big Red Chair Events" href="/Images/uploaded/2011/06/BRCE-Tent.jpg"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2011/06/BRCE-Tent-t.jpg" alt="10000 sq ft Tent for Big Red Chair Events" align="left"></a></td> <td rowspan="2"> <p>This week we've got a couple of pictures from a 10,000sq ft tent installation from Dion Malden at <a href="http://bigredchairevents.com/" target="_blank">Big Red Chair Events</a> in Vancouver, BC. As you can see from the first picture, the tent was rather large. In the second picture, you can see our White <a href="/en/resin-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">NES Resin Chiavari Chairs</a> set up in front of a stage. The Silver Chiavari Chairs are topped by our White Fabric Chiavari Chair Cushions. In the back, you can see our <a href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">NES Reliable Wedding-Style Resin Folding Chairs</a>.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><a class="lbox-piabrce" title="Silver Chiavari Chairs at Big Red Chair Events" href="/Images/uploaded/2011/06/BRCE-Silver-Chiavari-Chair.jpg"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2011/06/BRCE-Silver-Chiavari-Chair-t.jpg" alt="Silver Chiavari Chairs at Big Red Chair Events" align="left"></a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>If you'd like to be featured on our blog, please send us an email including photographs utilizing our products!</p> <script>// <![CDATA[ $(document).ready(function () {$('.lbox-piabrce').magnificPopup({ type: 'image', removalDelay: 300, gallery: { enabled: true } });}); // ]]></script> urn:store:1:blog:post:11 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/now-arriving-bistro-chairs Now Arriving... Bistro Chairs <p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6190" src="/Images/uploaded/2013/07/bistro.jpg" alt="NES Reliable White Bistro Chair" width="200" height="300">Another day, another container. This time filled with about 2600 white NES Reliable Bistro Chairs. Again we have back-orders which we will be looking to fill, and we've been making phone calls to customers who are eagerly awaiting their new chairs. If you haven't heard from one of our sales reps and you have some chairs on back-order, give us a call. One of our sales reps would be more than happy to help you</p> <p>This container is far and away the easiest container to unload. Our factory wraps four stacks of chairs together and then loads them onto the container using pallet jacks. That means that we can use our pallet jacks to take them off the container, which we did in about 90 minutes. Unfortunately, we weren't able to get the now-empty container picked up until much later in the day which made shipping difficult.</p> <p>Unable to get a lot of orders out the door, our shipping and receiving team spent most of the day restacking the chairs so that they could fit into 8 foot trailers and checking for any defective chairs. We rarely see any bad chairs, but it's good to grab them before we ship them across the country.</p> <p>We aren't anticipating any of our other containers to arrive this week, but we should be getting 2 or 3 containers next week, including a small container of porcelain. Porcelain is one of the few items where we don't fill the container to the roof with product. We tend to max out on weight when the porcelain is 3 to 4 feet high. Lots of small, heavy boxes, filled with fifty or sixty different products which are all intermixed makes for a long day for the shipping team.</p> <p>Each container that arrives in our warehouse fills holes that have developed in our inventory. If you called earlier this year and were told that a product was out of stock, feel free to send us an email or to give us a call to find out when things will be back in stock. We'd be happy to get you a <a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/quote" target="_blank">quote</a> or answer any questions that you may have.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:10 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/now-arriving-tables-and-chairs Now Arriving... Tables and Chairs <div class="mdblogleft"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/03/HighFoldingCocktailBMT.jpg" alt="NES Reliable 32 Inch Tall Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" width="300" height="450"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>We just received the first of eight containers that we are expecting this month in our docks. This container, like every other container we receive was loaded to the bursting point with <a title="NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs" href="/en/plastic-folding-chairs" target="_blank">NES Reliable Plastic Folding Chairs</a> and <a title="NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Table" href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">NES Reliable Round Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables</a>.</p> <p>Over the next few days, our sales team will be going through our back-orders and making calls to people who ordered chairs and tables when they were out of stock. I know we have a hefty backlog of High Plastic Folding Cocktail tables to go out so both our warehouse team and our sales team will be busy. We do try to call everyone before we ship out backorders, so if you haven't heard from our sales team, please don't hesitate to give us a call to see what the status of your order is.</p> <p>If you've placed an order for a product that is currently on backorder, we try to let everyone know when containers have arrived using <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nationaleventsupply" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/NatlEventSupply" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. We hope that you'll like/follow us and contribute to the conversation.</p> <p>In hopes of contributing to the converstaion, over the next two or three months, National Event Supply will be sticking to a more regular blogging schedule. We have exciting things planned. We'll be introducing product videos, examples of our products in action, and we will be looking for feedback on new products that we are thinking about adding. We hope that you will follow along, contribute to conversation and find it of value.</p> <p>See you around!</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:9 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/get-your-free-hotelier-dinnerware-set Get Your FREE Hotelier Dinnerware Set! <div class="mdblogleft"><img src="/Images/uploaded/2011/06/Hotelier-Giftware.png" alt="Hotelier Giftware" width="334" height="618"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>The party rental market is expanding. Caterers are expanding their offerings from food and drink to dishes and cutlery. Construction/Tool Rental companies are moving into tables and chairs to add to their extensive lines of rental products. Existing party rental companies are looking into expanding their offerings to make sure that they have what their customers want at a price that they are willing to pay.</p> <p>One of the trickiest areas to expand into is porcelain dinnerware. With porcelain dinnerware there are a couple of things to keep in mind. First is the style of dinnerware that you are bringing in. Porcelain Dinnerware can have fads and trends, and its important to realize that if you go with a very trendy pattern, you may run into issues a year or two down the road when the pattern is out of style. Choosing a basic white pattern and then letting the caterers and wedding planners accentuate the table settings is a smart way to go.</p> <p>Porcelain dinnerware can also have issues with breakage and loss. You might purchase 150 place settings to start and then need to buy little bits and pieces here and there as plates are chipped and cups are broken. When you purchase your dinnerware, you may want to ask what replacement costs are at lower volumes. At National Event Supply, our everyday low wholesale prices are our everyday price.</p> <p>To help our current and future customers get a feel for commercial quality porcelain, we put together a Gift Set of our Hotelier Dinnerware. This dinnerware is durable, commercial-grade porcelain featuring a rolled rim to reduce chipping and breakage. It was a big hit at the BC Food Service Expo in Vancouver and at the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association Show in Toronto. If you'd like to take a closer look at our Hotelier Dinnerware, we'd be happy to send you a gift set at no charge. Simply <a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/get-your-free-hotelier-dinnerware-gift-set/?utm_campaign=FHGS-0611&amp;utm_source=blog" target="_blank">fill out this form</a> and within 3-9 business days a Hotelier Dinnerware Gift Set will be yours!</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:8 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/resin-chiavari-chairs-in-stock Resin Chiavari Chairs in Stock! <p>We've just received our second container of Resin Chiavari Chairs and are in the process of unloading them. When we receive a container of product in the dock everything slows as we try to unload product as quickly as we can. Today is no exception.</p> <div class="mdblogright"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2011/05/Resin-Chiavari-Chairs-On-Container-223x300.jpg" alt="Resin Chiavari Chairs on Container" width="223" height="300"></div> <div class="mdblogleft"> <p>So what happens at National Event Supply when we are scheduled to receive a container of Resin Chiavari Chairs? Just after we open, a truck with our container will begin backing into our loading dock. After we've confirmed that the numbers on the container and on the shipping seal match the numbers we received from our factory, the driver will cut off the seal and open the doors. He then backs the container into our dock, disconnects his rig and heads back to the yard so he can deliver another container to someone else.</p> <p>As you can see from the first picture, we pack the container as full of product as we can. In the case of the Resin Chiavari Chairs, there are 100 boxes on the container. Each box is 104" tall and holds 10 Chiavari Chairs, and as many as 17 Chiavari Chair Cushions. This allows us to import 1000 Resin Chiavari Chairs on a container, and reduce our per unit shipping cost. This translates into lower prices on the chairs for you, our customers.</p> <p>As they unload the container, our warehouse team keeps track of how many cases they unload. On this container, we brought in four different colours of Resin Chiavari Chairs, and we need to be sure that we have received what we were supposed to. Once the container has been unloaded and swept out, it's time for the warehouse team to start prepping the Chiavari Chairs for shipment to our customers.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="mdblogleft"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2011/05/Resin-Chiavari-Chairs-Ready-For-Shipping-271x300.jpg" alt="Resin Chiavari Chairs Ready for Shipping" width="271" height="300"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>The next thing the warehouse team needs to do is break down the boxes, and stack the chairs for shipping. This is necessary because the 104" boxes will not fit inside a trailer that has only 96" of clearance. It's also at this point that the warehouse team begins sorting the cushions by colour and material and counting them as they are put away. This is the part of the process that takes the most time as we have to open every box, remove all the cushions, and then restack the chairs into stacks of seven. Why seven, you ask? Seven is the highest we can stack the chairs on a pallet and still be able to ship them across Canada.</p> <p>Here are some stacks of Mahogany Resin Chiavari Chairs ready for shipment. They're all wrapped up in foam wrapping, and in this case covered with our NES Chiavari Chair Storage Covers for extra protection. A little later today, when the container has been removed from the dock, a truck will come and take them to their new home in Southwest Ontario.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:7 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/lease-financing-in-the-hospitality-sector Lease Financing in the Hospitality Sector <div class="mdblogleft" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/leasing-for-the-hospitality-sector/" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6902" src="/Images/uploaded/2011/04/advantages-of-lease-financing-in-the-hospitality-sector.png" alt="Advantages of Lease Financing in the Hospitality Sector" width="300" height="300"></a></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>Picture this. You have a potential customer who is looking to rent more chairs than you currently have in stock. Another customer is holding a large function and wants the <a href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs">Crystal Chiavari Chairs</a> they saw at a recent bridal show, and you've got tables that have seen better days and need to be replaced. Wouldn't it be great if there was a way that you could get all of this product without a massive initial cash outlay?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>There may be a solution to your problems; Lease Financing. With lease financing, you get the product you need immediately and payments spread out over the term of the lease that are manageable. National Event Supply has put together a document explaining all of the ins and outs of leasing in the hospitality sector, as well as showing how companies can use lease financing to expand their business into new areas while keeping their inventory up to date.</p> <p>Download our report on <a href="http://info.nationaleventsupply.com/leasing-for-the-hospitality-sector/" target="_blank">Advantages of Lease Financing in the Hospitality Sector</a> today! We've included contacts with several leasing companies with whom we have a relationship.</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:6 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/dennis-heathcote-running-for-associate-director-of-the-cra-ontario Dennis Heathcote running for Associate Director of the CRA Ontario <p>Dennis Heathcote, President of National Event Supply, is currently running for the position of Associate Director of the <a href="http://www.crarental.org/" target="_blank">Canadian Rental Association-Ontario</a>.</p> <p>Dennis has more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience in small- and medium-size technology companies. In 2005, Heathcote and his partner, Diana McKee, purchased D &amp; K Imports to deliver quality products to the rental market across Canada. As an associate member of the Canadian Rental Association and ARA, D &amp; K Imports has exhibited at The Rental Show, the CRA Ontario Trade Show, the Prairie Show and the Quebec Expo. He recently launched a new division, National Event Supply. Dennis is running to give back to the rental industry. &ldquo;Membership offers so much value to both rental business operators and manufacturers and suppliers,&rdquo; he says. &ldquo;As associate director, I would like to share the value of membership, help the CRA Ontario grow and find new ways to serve its members.&rdquo;</p> <p>"As 2011 progresses, we are seeing increased strength and optimism in the rental sector. It is my hope to parlay this strength in the sector to increase the breadth of products that we offer as a service to our customers as well as enhance our current offerings." Dennis hopes for your support at the April 20, 2011 meeting and looks forward to serving the Canadian Rental Industry in the future.</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:5 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-at-the-rental-show National Event Supply at The Rental Show <p><a href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6242" src="/Images/uploaded/2015/02/4C-TRS_ARA-logo_web.jpg" alt="Rental Show Logo" width="215" height="169"></a>The 2011 Rental Show was held from February 27th through to March 2nd at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas. The Tents &amp; Events sessions were held throughout Sunday, starting with a breakfast for all attendees that was co-sponsored by D &amp; K Imports (parent company of National Event Supply).</p> <p>Monday, February 28th was the first day of the 3 day trade show. There was such a large crowd waiting to get onto the trade show floor that the doors were opened 20 minutes early. All day long you could feel the buzz and excitement in the air. The pace was frenetic.</p> <p>We had numerous visitors to our booth who were coming to check out our <a href="/en/nes-reliable-crystal-chiavari-chairs" target="_blank">Crystal Chiavari Chairs</a>. We heard from numerous visitors that our Crystal Chiavari Chair was the best one at the show. Visitors were also excited by our <a href="/en/nes-reliable-tall-plastic-folding-cocktail-table" target="_blank">Folding Cocktail Tables</a>. These tables have been incredibly popular for the past two or three years, and are a great alternative to the standard cruiser tables.</p> <p>All in all, we had a great time at The Rental Show in Las Vegas, and already making plans for the 2012 version of the show in the beautiful city of <a href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">New Orleans</a>. We hope to see you there!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:3 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/plastic-folding-tables-vs-wood-folding-tables-reviews Plastic Folding Tables vs. Wood Folding Tables (Reviews) <h3>Infrequently Asked Questions</h3> <p>There are questions that we get asked daily, like "Where are you located?" and "How can I pay for my order?" Then there are the Infrequently Asked Questions. These are questions that we hadn't thought about until we were asked the first time. They are questions that can require a little digging or asking around to get a satisfactory answer. They are questions that we'll try to answer in our blog, so that we can share our knowledge.</p> <h4>What are some advantages plastic folding tables have over wood folding tables?</h4> <p><a href="/en/nes-reliable-plastic-folding-tables"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6616" src="/Images/uploaded/2014/11/rectangular-plastic-folding-table-B.jpg" alt="Rectangular Plastic Folding Table" width="300" height="200"></a>We're partial to both kinds of tables here at National Event Supply. However, that's not to say that there aren't advantages to choosing the plastic folding tables over the wood folding tables. (There are also advantages to choosing wood tables over plastic folding tables which I'll cover in a future blog entry.)</p> <p>One of the primary advantage of the plastic folding tables is their relatively light weight. Our 5 foot round plastic folding table is 18lbs lighter than it's wood counterpart. Our 6ft round wood tables are 16lbs heavier than their plastic counterparts. On the 8ft and 6ft rectangular tables, the plastic folding tables are 18lbs lighter. If weight is a concern, you may be more interested in the plastic tables.</p> <p>Another advantage to the plastic folding tables is that they are thinner when they are collapsed. An 8ft rectangular table is 3" thick while our 8ft plastic folding tables are 2 1/8" thick. That means you can store 3 plastic folding tables in the same amount of space that you can store 2 wood folding tables.</p> <p>Finally, our plastic folding tables have been tested to meet or exceed the BIFMA standards (Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association) by the Paris, France based international testing organization, Bureau VERITAS. They also come with a two year warranty against material and manufacturing defects.</p> <p>If you have any tips or tricks or questions, drop us a line or leave us a comment!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:4 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/bc-foodservice-expo-2011 BC Foodservice Expo 2011 <p><img class="alignleft size-full" src="/Images/uploaded/2011/02/BCFoodexpotitle.jpg" alt="BC Foodservice Expo" width="330" height="120"></p> <p>The BC Foodservice Expo was held in Vancouver this year on January 30 &amp; 31, and National Event Supply was there! We met a lot of great people as we showed off our products.</p> <p>Tradeshows are always a great way to "kick the tires" so to speak. At the BC Foodservice Expo, visitors to our booth got to touch and feel our <a href="/en/porcelain-dinnerware" target="_blank">dinnerware</a> and <a href="/en/cutlery" target="_blank">flatware</a>. They got a chance to sit in our <a href="/en/chairs" target="_blank">chairs</a>, and see how strong they really are. They also got a chance to meet Dennis, the president of National Event Supply, and talk to him about our company and about our products.</p> <p>Our next trade show is <a href="http://www.therentalshow.com/" target="_blank">The Rental Show</a> February 27-March 2, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. See you there!</p> urn:store:1:blog:post:2 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/how-to-clean-scuff-marks-off-white-resin-folding-chairs How to clean scuff marks off white resin folding chairs <h3>Infrequently Asked Questions</h3> <p>There are questions that we get asked daily, like "Where are you located?" and "How can I pay for my order?" Then there are the Infrequently Asked Questions. These are questions that we hadn't thought about until we were asked the first time. They are questions that can require a little digging or asking around to get a satisfactory answer. They are questions that we'll try to answer in our blog, so that we can share our knowledge.</p> <h4>What's the best way to clean an <a title="NES Reliable Wedding-Style Resin Folding Chairs" href="/en/nes-reliable-white-resin-folding-chair" target="_blank">NES Reliable Wedding-Style Resin Folding Chair</a>?</h4> <div class="mdblogleft"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="/Images/uploaded/2011/02/mrClean.jpg" alt="Mr Clean Magic Erasers" width="216" height="225"></div> <div class="mdblogright"> <p>Getting new tables and chairs can be quite exciting for our customers. There's nothing quite like getting new stuff. Everything is so clean; so perfect. Then the chairs get rented out for a month or two and scuff marks and grime start showing up on your formerly new chairs. It's at this point we frequently get asked about the best way to keep NES Reliable Wedding-Style Resin Folding Chairs looking like new. Our recommendation? Mr. Clean Magic Erasers!</p> <p>We've had numerous customers who swear that the Magic Erasers keep their chairs looking like new. They just follow the directions on the package (make sure you wear those gloves!) and the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers clean away any grime or scuff marks and have the chairs looking as good as new.</p> <p>If you have any tips or tricks or questions, drop us a line or leave us a comment!</p> </div> <div class="mdblogclear"> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> urn:store:1:blog:post:1 https://www.nationaleventsupply.com/en/national-event-supply-launches National Event Supply Launches <p>Our most recent press release!</p> <p>D &amp; K Imports creates a new company, National Event Supply, Inc., as it enters the American Marketplace</p> <p>D &amp; K Imports creates a new company and a new division, with a focus on expansion in the Canadian and American markets</p> <p>February 1, 2011, Mississauga, ON&mdash;D &amp; K Imports, Inc. today announced the creation of a new company, National Event Supply, Inc., as well as a new division, National Event Supply Canada. National Event Supply, Inc. will take responsibility for sales and support of D &amp; K Imports' products in the United States with an eye towards expansion. Based out of Indianapolis, National Event Supply, Inc. will initially focus on providing attractively priced, high-quality folding tables and chairs with expansion into dinnerware and flatware planned for the future.</p> <p>National Event Supply Canada will be a division of D &amp; K Imports, Inc. and will assume D &amp; K Imports current product lines, as well as its sales, and distribution infrastructure in Canada. "The creation of National Event Supply Canada builds on our strong market position and allows us to focus our energies as we continue to expand into new and exciting areas," said Dennis Heathcote, President of D &amp; K Imports, Inc. "As the economy continues to improve, National Event Supply Canada will focus on providing its customers with quality products at factory-direct prices."</p> <p>For more information about National Event Supply, please visit www.nationaleventsupply.com.</p> <p><strong>About National Event Supply , Inc.</strong><br /> <em>National Event Supply, Inc. is a factory-direct wholesaler of tables and chairs based in Indianapolis, Indiana. For more information on National Event Supply products, visit www.nationaleventsupply.com or email us at info@nationaleventsupply.com.</em></p> <p><strong>About National Event Supply Canada</strong><br /> <em>National Event Supply Canada is a leading factory-direct wholesaler of dinnerware, flatware, tables, chairs, and a wide range of other quality hospitality and foodservice products. For more information on National Event Supply products, visit www.nationaleventsupply.com or email us at info@nationaleventsupply.com.</em></p>