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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 wood cruiser tables over plastic folding cocktail tables or vice versa.

Plastic Folding Cocktail Tables

• No assembly required
• Minimal set-up time
• Easily folds away when event is over
• Only one piece; no parts to go missing
• More weather resistant than wood cocktail table
• Table feet do not allow levelling on uneven ground
• Doesn't have the traditional shape in spandex table covers
• Only Available in one size (32") and one shape (round)

Wood Cruiser Tables

• Traditional shape looks outstanding under spandex
• Available in 3 sizes (24", 30", 36") and 2 shapes (round and square)
• New parts can be bought if pieces are damaged or lost
• By swapping pole, table can go from table height to bar height rather than needing to buy another table
• Assembly required (Screwdriver Required)
• Not as weather resistant. Table top will separate if exposed to the elements long term
• Pieces can be lost or stolen because it comes apart into separate pieces
• More labour intensive due to assembly time and the need to level tables

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.

If you're interested in a quote for our wood cruiser tables or our plastic folding cocktail tables:

Readers who follow our blog know that we often have blog posts answering reader and customer questions. Today’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 “how many less people can you seat using round tables versus using rectangular tables”.

Anyone in the events industry knows that it’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’ve put together an easy to reference table of Round Banquet Tables and Rectangle Banquet Tables including their measurements and how many people they seat.

Round Banquet Tables

Rectangle Banquet Tables

Hopefully this post helps you to understand the capacity between a rectangle versus a round banquet table.

We’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.

Knowing the trends ensures your menu stays current and you’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.

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.

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.

I wanted to let you know that we've recently brought in the following new items:

• 8 foot Solid Wood Harvest Tables - with removable legs
• Dark Fruitwood (Walnut) Chiavari Chairs
• Dark Fruitwood (Walnut) & Mahogany Wood Folding Chairs
• Wood Crossback Chairs (for Special Order currently - certain colours stocked by summer 2015)
• Metal Industrial Chairs (for Special Order)

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.

We have the following Show Special available for those who stop by the booth:

10% off your spandex/polyester tablecloth or glassware purchases*

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 resin Chiavari chairs vs. wood Chiavari chairs.

If you're interested in getting a quote now, please don't hesitate to contact me utilizing the information below or through our website:

We look forward to seeing you at the Hotel Casino Moncton on February 28th!