Communal tables have long been a staple of fast food restaurants as they are a simple way to maximise space, but in recent years the trend has moved over to wider meal experiences.
For restaurants and eateries that are attracting young consumers, non-traditional seating arrangements are becoming more common. In the competitive market, restaurants are constantly having to innovate to create a space that appeals to the younger generation. With communal tables offering the social experience that this audience craves when eating out, this piece of furniture is becoming a normal sight. But why is it that restaurants like them?
Offer variety
Communal tables can serve as a station for sole-eaters, small groups and as a private table for large groups. What used to require tables to be pushed together in a mismatch organisation, can now be accommodated by housing one of two large communal tables.
The entire restaurant doesn’t have to be made up of communal tables. In fact, they work best when surrounded by tables for two and four. This way, customers have the option and if they want an intimate meal, they can reserve a table in advance.
Cost-effective
A restaurant that houses communal tables is certain to be able to fit more people in than a restaurant that uses a traditional method. If space is a problem, communal tables are a possible solution.
By placing guests on a communal table, space is freed up on private tables for two and four. If a restaurant doesn’t have communal tables, they would have no option but to place a lone guest on a private table, effectively sacrificing the other seats at the table.
Communal tables help restaurants increase revenue by maximising the space available to them.
Millennials love them
Used properly, communal tables completely overhaul a restaurant’s atmosphere. They create a social buzz that attracts millennials and allows them to snack, engage in conversation and linger without feeling pressured to move on.
The tables do this by making it possible for groups to share a dining experience with other like-minded people. Instead of a table for one, the communal table removes the stigma and gives a sense of community.
Restaurant chairs for communal tables
At Trent Furniture, we have a range of restaurant chairs suitable for accompanying communal tables as well as a more traditional layout. Browse our range today to find a style that matches your restaurant’s interior.