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Party planning guides

Practical notes on setting a table for a crowd — sizes, quantities and the things people forget until the guests arrive.

Round gingham disposable tablecloth

What size tablecloth actually fits your table

84 inch round, 54 × 108 rectangular, or the roll — how to pick the cut so it drapes instead of creeping up at the corners.

Gold rim plastic plates for 30 guests

How much tableware to order per guest

The per-guest maths we use on venue orders: plates, cutlery, cups, and the spare 10 percent almost everyone forgets.

Table cover roll with cutter box

Cover roll or tablecloth: when each one wins

Rolls for long buffet runs and odd table sizes, cloths for a hall of matching rounds. A short guide to choosing between them.

Planning a specific event?

Send the guest count and table shapes — we will tell you what to order.

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