Long banquet tables are more efficient with floor space than round tables. An 8 ft banquet table will seat eight guests comfortably in 80 sq ft, and a 5 ft round table will seat eight guests comfortably in 100 sq ft.
We recommend diving the sq ft of the tent by 80 or 100 to get the number of tables, then multiply by eight to get the number of chairs. For example:

40×40 tent = 1600 sq ft, divided by 80 = 20 banquet tables = 160 chairs
40×40 tent = 1600 sq ft, divided by 100 = 16 round tables = 128 chairs

For 50 guests: 20 x 30 sq ft, 20 x 40 sq ft, or 30 x 30 sq ft
For 100 guests: 30 x 40 sq ft, 30 x 50 sq ft, or 30 x 60 sq ft
For 150 guests: 30 x 60 sq ft, 40 x 60 sq ft, or 40 x 80 sq ft
For 200 guests: 40 x 60 sq ft, 40 x 80 sq ft, or 40 x 100 sq ft

A pole tent will have one or more center poles to hold the top up, as well as side poles every 7—10 feet around the perimeter. These side poles pull outward from the top with ropes or straps held to the ground with tent stakes or anchors.

Tent sides are not always needed, but if they are, we have options. We offer solid white sides, white sides with cathedral windows, and clear sides.

Small to medium-sized tents can take 30 minutes to two hours for setup. Large tents can take 2—6 hours for setup.

Generally, we recommend reserving your tent 3—6 months in advance to increase your choices in tent sizes. In peak seasons, most popular tents sizes will be committed every weekend.

Some cities and metropolitan areas do require a temporary building permit. Check with your local codes department. Your tent rental provider may obtain the permit.

In most cases, yes, depending on the style of tent and if holes can be drilled in the pavement.

Pole tents need 6 feet on all four sides for stakes and ropes to secure the tent. Frame tents need 2 -3 feet in two directions for anchoring.

Yes, if you have 8-10 feet of air space above the grill, plenty of air movement, and no open flame.