How many tables and chairs does a seated function need?

A standard trestle table seats six to eight people comfortably, so a 50-guest sit-down usually needs seven or eight tables plus a separate one for food. Allow a little extra room between tables so guests and staff can move without squeezing past chairs.

What keeps food warm at an outdoor event?

Chafing dishes hold hot food at a safe serving temperature and can run for the length of a function. At the other end of the scale, insulated urns and ice tubs do the same job for drinks.

Event Hire in Tuncurry | Great Lakes Packaging & Party Supplies

Hire the Gear, Skip the Storage

Buying 60 chairs for a 21st you'll host once makes very little sense, and there's nowhere to put them afterwards. At Great Lakes Packaging & Party Supplies, our event hire in Tuncurry covers tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery, glassware, catering equipment and cooling and heating gear, so you only pay for the weekend you need them. Deliveries run into the local area twice a week, which suits functions being set up ahead of time. If you'd rather buy disposables than wash up afterwards, our party supplies range has tableware to match. Call 0421 078 470 to check what's available for your date.

What You Can Hire

Our hire range covers three areas, and most functions draw on all three.

Trailer loaded with folding tables and chairs ready for a local hire delivery

Party Equipment

Tables, chairs, seating, trestles and the general equipment that gets a function set up and packed down.

Trestle tables
Plastic chairs
Table covers
Rubbish bins
Drink coolers
Red carpet
Party lights

Hire crockery, glassware and cutlery for catering and serving at events

Catering & Serving Equipment

Everything for getting food and drink out to guests at the right temperature.

Serving trays
Serving platters
Food warmers
Chafing dishes
Drink dispensers
Beverage urns
Water and drink containers
Ice buckets and tubs
Serving utensils
Tongs
Jugs
Bowls
Catering tables
Disposable catering supplies
Crockery
Glassware
BBQ
Hot box
Other catering equipment for parties and functions

Gold, copper and cream balloon garland arcing over a Happy Birthday backdrop board

Decorations & Event Accessories

Decorations and accessories to dress the space once the tables are in.

Balloon decorations
Helium balloons
Balloon arches
Balloon garlands
Streamers
Crepe paper
Bunting
Banners
Party backdrops
Hanging decorations
Table decorations
Centrepieces
Confetti
Party signs
Themed decorations
Wedding decorations
Birthday decorations
Baby shower decorations
Gender reveal decorations
Themed event accessories

FAQs

How many tables and chairs does a seated function need?: A standard trestle table seats six to eight people comfortably, so a 50-guest sit-down usually needs seven or eight tables plus a separate one for food. Allow a little extra room between tables so guests and staff can move without squeezing past chairs.
What keeps food warm at an outdoor event?: Chafing dishes hold hot food at a safe serving temperature and can run for the length of a function. At the other end of the scale, insulated urns and ice tubs do the same job for drinks.