Blog posts tagged with 'banquet halls'

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.

One issue that party rental companies (and any other company that owns chiavari chairs for that matter) face with fabric chiavari chair cushions 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’t budge. And, there’s also the pain of putting the fabric cover back on the cushion – 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!

For a baseline – here’s what coffee looks like when it is spilt on a fabric chiavari chair cushion that has not been treated with any protector:

1. Purchase ScotchGard Fabric & Upholstery Protector.

I went to Home Depot to purchase this but Canadian Tire would also have it.

2. Found a box to protect the area around the cushion.

3. Found a new, never been used, clean white fabric cushion.

4. Shake the spray can

5. Spray the cushion with Scotchgard 6” away, overlapping the spray in a slow sweeping motion

6. Allowed to dry for 6hrs.

7. Spill coffee on the cushion

8. Left a Small Stain – but repelled almost all of the coffee

9. Sprayed remaining (unstained area) with another coat of scotchgard and let sit overnight

10. Spilt coffee on the area coated with 2 coats of Scotchgard

11. Here’s what the cushion looks like after the coffee is mopped up off the area with 2 coats of Scotchgard

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.

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’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’t protect the fabric enough to prevent washing.

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!

Caterers, banquet halls and restaurants are notorious for prepping food ahead of time – 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, melamine bowls and platters are often used to aid in preparation for prepping buffets, hors d’oeuvres and salads and understanding their temperature ranges helps ensure the material lasts as long as possible.

Melamine 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.

Melamine platters or bowls would work equally well as melamine works well in a temperature range of 2°C – 93°C (35.6°F - 200°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’re completely safe to use melamine platters and bowls in your prep work.

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. Spun polyester tablecloths are often used as an overlay while polyester tablecloths 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:

Spun Polyester Tablecloths:

• Blend of the durability of polyester with the look and feel of cotton
• Thicker fabric
• Machine washable
• Fold over hem
• Has a better drape than polyester
• Perfect for upscale events or a more refined dining atmosphere
• Stain resistant
• 220 GSM fabric
• Available in white and black
• More expensive then 100% polyester tablecloths but their enhanced aesthetic and tactile qualities often justify the investment.

Polyester Tablecloths

• Lacks the softness of more natural fabrics
• Staple due to their affordability
• Thinner fabric
• Surged hem
• Known for their durability
• Easy to clean - simple machine wash
• Stain resistant
• 180 GSM fabric
• Available in white, ivory, black and in some sizes navy blue & gray
• Less expensive than 100% spun polyester tablecloths

Ultimately, the choice between polyester and spun polyester tablecloths hinges on your specific needs and preferences. If budget and ease of maintenance are your primary concerns, standard polyester tablecloths are a practical option. However, if you’re aiming for a more elegant presentation with the added benefit of durability, spun polyester is the way to go. Take your dining experience or event aesthetic to the next level by choosing the right tablecloth that complements your style and meets your functional requirements. Check out our tablecloths category to explore our wide selection of polyester and spun polyester tablecloths and find the perfect match for your next event!

We’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’m pleased to announce that we’ve now added 100% spun polyester tablecloths and napkins to our inventory.

These new event and restaurant tablecloths are soft cotton-like tablecloths with the durability of polyester. These cotton-feel tablecloths feature a fold over hem and are wrinkle resistant and stain resistant 220 GSM spun polyester.

They are available in the following sizes and colours:

• 45” x 45” square spun polyester tablecloths – white - $13.15 CDN each
• 54” x 54” square spun polyester tablecloths – white - $14.25 CDN each
• 70” x 70” square spun polyester tablecloths – white - $20.85 CDN each
• 90” x 90” square spun polyester tablecloths – white - $36.25 CDN each

We also brought in spun polyester napkins 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.

• 20” x 20” spun polyester napkin – black - $1.82 each
• 20” x 20” spun polyester napkin – white - $1.82 each

All of these spun polyester linens are machine washable.

We’ve been encountering more and more opportunities to quote for banquet hall chairs over this past year as we’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 wedding chair cover. In the past banquet hall chairs from us have been special order only and were not an in-stock product.

I’m pleased to announce we have a round-backed banquet chair on order and coming into stock early spring 2016.

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” thick foam and 18 gauge steel frame.

Chair dimensions are as follows:

• Width: 17 1/8”
• Height: 36”
• Depth: 22”
• Seat Depth: 15 7/8”
• Seat Width: 15 ½”