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There are many types of table skirting in use in hotels and hospitality. First, lets look at what table skirting is, in case you are not familiar with using it.
What is table skirting?
Table skirting is a type of tablecloth that is used to cover table legs during food service in a dining room, restaurant, banqueting hall or event venue.
Instead of using a flat tablecloth which might not hang nicely, or will show some of the table legs, table skirting is made to measure or is provided in set standard lengths and heights. It is designed to be both attractive and easy to use for hotel staff in busy function rooms.
What is table skirting used for?
Table skirting is suitable for a variety of uses including food, drinks, dinners and weddings.
Buffet table skirting
Buffet table skirting is used on a buffet table during food service. Buffet table skirting is usually black or a practical colour. It is usually made to fit a rectangular trestle table or supplied in lengths that can be fastened together to fit long, curved and straight buffet tables.
- Buffet tables can be used for a wide range of functions:
- Coffee & tea break out area at meetings and conferences
- Self-service food service in a restaurant or at a banquet
- Drinks and canapes for an evening party
Buffet table skirting can be used to hide provisions like extra crockery and cutlery, drinks or glasses underneath the table so that they are close during service. Short table skirts can be made to cover tiers on a buffet table.
Restaurant table skirting
Restaurant table skirting can be used for dining room tables in restaurants, banqueting halls or event venues. Restaurant table skirting is usually round or square. The fabrics for restaurant table skirting can be plain, satin, textured or patterned. Table skirting provides a base layer below table cloths and hangs to the floor.
Wedding table skirting
Table skirting is often used for the head or top table where the bride & groom and their wedding party sit. Wedding table skirting is often white or pale and is purely decorative. It can be enhanced with bows, swags or a valance made in the same fabric or organza in a contrasting colour.
Cake table skirting
Round table skirting is often used for the wedding cake or wedding gifts. This type of table skirting can also be decorated with a valance or bows.
As you can see, table skirting can be used for many different functions. We have made skirting for presentation and awards tables, cookery competition entries, as curtains for school cupboards, and as edging for our portable staging units.
What are the different types of table skirting?
Forbes Group makes three main types of table skirting. We make traditional table skirting that is attached to the table top using table skirting clips. Clips are attached to the table skirt with snaps or Velcro.
We also have two unique products; restaurant table skirting that is attached to a table protector or top cloth with hook & loop fastening (Velcro) and simple-fit table skirting that has an elasticated top that fits the table.
We make table skirting in five pleat styles (box pleat, double box pleat, regency, accordion and shirred) or as flat panels in a fabric of your choice. Table skirts can be permanently attached to the top (this is called a sewn in topper) or supplied as separate pieces.