High Table Rental for Cocktail Receptions

The high table is a practical piece of event furniture for creating dynamic, accessible spaces that take up very little room. It suits cocktail receptions, coffee breaks, welcome areas, trade shows, corporate evenings, product launches, inaugurations, seminars or networking spaces.



Unlike a classic dining table, the high table allows participants to stay on the move. It can be used standing or paired with high stools to create a more comfortable semi-seated area. This flexibility makes it an attractive solution for events where conversation, circulation and speed of installation really matter.



High tables are useful for:

- creating a cocktail or networking area;

- setting up a coffee break or a welcome point;

- structuring a discussion area at a trade show;

- providing places to set down a glass in a hall, on a stand or on a terrace;

- completing a quick-service catering area or a standing event.



The choice of a high table depends on the intended use. For a short cocktail reception, it can be installed alongside cocktail tables. For a more comfortable space, it can be paired with high stools. At a professional event, it can also serve as a meeting point or a spot for informal conversation.



High tables can be combined with cocktail tables, pedestal tables, coffee tables or buffet tables to create clearly differentiated zones. This organisation makes the event easier to read and helps participants move around freely.



Our teams can help you define how many high tables to plan for, based on the number of guests, the duration of the event, the available floor area and the level of comfort you are after.



How many high tables should you plan for a professional event?

For an after-work drinks event, a coffee break or a professional cocktail reception, allow around 1 high table for every 6 to 8 people if guests need to be able to set down a glass or chat comfortably. For a denser event, such as a trade show or a short networking session, 1 high table for every 10 people may be enough if the aim is simply to provide places to rest a drink.



What is the difference between a high table and a cocktail table?

The high table can be used with high stools to create a semi-seated area. The cocktail table is designed more for standing use, at a cocktail reception or in a welcome area. If the event lasts a long time, the high table with stools brings more comfort. If guests move around a lot, the cocktail table is often the better fit.



Should you provide stools with high tables?

Yes, if the event lasts more than an hour or if you want to create genuinely comfortable discussion points. For a short cocktail reception or a quick welcome, high tables can be used on their own. For an after-work event, a stand, a terrace or a networking area, ideally allow 2 to 4 stools per high table depending on the format.



Where should high tables be installed?

Place them in the areas where guests will naturally stop: the welcome area, the bar, the coffee break, the networking space, a stand, a terrace, the exit of a conference room. Avoid placing them in the middle of the main flows so as not to obstruct circulation.



Are high tables suitable for a trade show?

Yes, they are very useful on a stand or in a discussion area. For a stand with quick appointments, one high table with 2 stools may be enough. For a more open space, several high tables without seating can encourage spontaneous conversation.

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