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If you own or work for an event planning company, you know that the work never ends. Your job is to focus on every detail imaginable (or unimaginable), and the service you provide will leave a lasting impression on your guests forever. This article is a compiled list from reputable event planners and their thoughts of what they feel are some excellent tips to help you in your endeavor, while providing an incredible experience for you and your guests without feeling like you're going to drown in …

If you are in the rental industry then anyone who has been to an ARA show will tell you that it is one of the most important days of the year for your business. Growing companies from all around come together to build relationships, network their services and products to others, and attend several new seminars in hopes of gaining valuable knowledge. This year the ARA show is being hosted in New Orleans, LA at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from February 22nd - 25th. Also attending and li …

If you are looking to start up a rental business to the local public for parties, events, and other special occasions, one of the first things you will need to do is determine what you will charge your customers to rent each piece of equipment. We can work you up a quote to give you a delivered cost for your equipment. What you need to figure out is how much you want to rent your tables and chairs for. Rental pricing varies across the US. A single chair can rent anywhere from $1 ea …

The holidays are here! With that comes the stress of trying to find gifts for friends and family, and the dreaded lines at local retail stores. FoldingChairsandTables.com services companies large and small, wedding and event venues, and government entities. But what about for your home? Our products are commercial grade, and are typically used in a commercial application, but for personal use you can expect your folding chairs to provide years of use. Although we offer several types of …

In a previous article we gave some  helpful tips on adding your own unique touch to your Chiavari banquet chairs. If you have old folding chairs around the house, or are looking to purchase ones for a project, this video will provide you the instructions needed to disassemble and decorate to your liking. We hope you enjoy the video and find a way to make your chairs stand out from the millions of others out there. This is a great arts & crafts project for teachers and students tha …

If you're in the market for a plastic folding table then you've probably done your research and have found that these tables come in a variety of shapes, sizes, strengths. But what about how the table folds? There is more than one way a plastic folding table can fold (depending on the table). Based on the use and the application of the table, you can use this guide to determine which folding table will work best for you.STANDARD FOLDING: A standard plastic folding table provides unbelievable st …

The majority of commercial plastic folding tables have stain resistant chemicals mixed with the polypropylene plastic during the blow molding process. Although this provides a stain resistant finish for your tables, the porous texture of the table top can still have spilled condiments and other liquids seep into the tiny crevices of the table. This can leave a very hard to remove stain. Below are a few suggestions gathered from retailers, manufacturers, and rental companies that work with or use …

It's always a good idea to take measurements of any replacement parts you need for your folding chair prior to placing an order. If you are still unsure after measuring your chairs frame, call us and we will be able to point you in the right direction. At FoldingChairsandTables.com, every Chair Rep has the knowledge of every chair and table part that we offer to our customers. If you have a question, give us a call. This guide will provide an easy way to determine what you need, and wh …

Setting up the buffet area for your catering gig can be a bit overwhelming, so we've shared some examples of carving/buffet stations with the hopes of giving you some inspiration. Please use these as a guide and feel free to create your own set-up how you like it.Standard Carving StationThe standard carving station consists of two serpentine folding tables. When placed side by side, the serpentine shape creates one large C-shaped table. A server/bartender can be stationed in the middle, this all …

It's no surprise that after 20+ years in the industry, Galtech stands as one of the top manufacturers of market umbrellas. The materials used to create these beautiful shade producing products are what makes these commercial grade umbrellas second to none! I've seen parks, recreational areas, restaurants, and even residential homes sporting these babies.Made from aluminum and supported with stainless steel cables, Galtech umbrellas provide several different options and upgrades such as auto-tilt …