Cafeteria furniture
Cafeteria & Canteen Furniture for Offices, Colleges and Factories
Setting up or replacing a cafeteria? Send the number of seats, the room size and how many people eat at once. We get quotes from manufacturers of cafeteria furniture, compare them on the same specification and coordinate delivery and installation.
What we source
Furniture for every kind of cafeteria
- Cafeteria tables
- Stackable chairs
- Fixed bench sets
- Bar-height tables & stools
- Breakout & lounge seating
- Booth seating
- Food court furniture
- Outdoor seating
- Serving & tray counters
Start from a package
Typical cafeteria packages
Starting points you can change. Every package is quoted for your seat count, sizes and finishes.
Office cafeteria
48 seats
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Six-seater table | 8 |
| Stackable chair | 48 |
| Counter-height table | 1 |
| Bar stool | 4 |
Sizes, materials and finishes can be changed to suit your project.
Request package priceCanteen bench sets
60 seats
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Six-seater table with attached seats | 10 |
Fixed bench sets suit factory and college canteens: nothing to rearrange or stack after each sitting.
Request package priceBreakout area
Per zone
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| High table | 2 |
| Bar stool | 8 |
| Two-seat sofa | 2 |
| Coffee table | 2 |
Sizes, materials and finishes can be changed to suit your project.
Request package priceTables & seating
Built for constant use and cleaning
Cafeteria furniture is wiped down many times a day and moved constantly. These choices decide how it holds up.
Table tops
- HPL or compact laminate: resists heat, stains and scratches
- Stainless steel for canteens and food-handling areas
- Granite or quartz for a premium look
- Rounded edges for busy aisles
Seating
- Stackable chairs in metal, polypropylene or both
- Fixed bench sets with attached seats
- Bar stools for counter-height tables
- Wipe-clean seats; avoid fabric in canteens
Frames
- Powder-coated MS (mild steel) frames
- Floor glides that protect tiles
- Fixed or bolt-down options for high-traffic canteens
- Outdoor-rated finishes for terraces
Planning seat count
How many seats you actually need
You don't need a seat for everyone. You need enough seats for the busiest sitting. If 300 people eat lunch across three slots, a cafeteria of around 100 to 120 seats is usually enough, with some headroom for meetings over lunch.
Mixing table sizes helps: fours and sixes fill well at lunchtime, while a few high tables and stools handle quick coffee breaks without taking up full seats.
Who we work with
Offices, IT parks, colleges, hospitals and factories
Office and IT-park cafeterias usually want a look that matches the workplace: laminate or stone tops, designer chairs and a breakout corner. College, hospital and factory canteens need furniture that takes heavy daily use: fixed bench sets, stainless or compact laminate tops and chairs that stack out of the way for cleaning.
Tell us who uses the space and how it's cleaned, and we'll ask manufacturers to quote on furniture built for that.
Before you ask for a quote
Specs to decide
Don't have all of this yet? Send the room size and photos, and we'll help you fill the gaps.
Seating
- Seats needed for the busiest sitting
- Table mix: 2, 4, 6 seaters or bench sets
- High tables or breakout seating
- Outdoor seating, if any
Finishes
- Table top material
- Chair material and colour
- Brand colours to match
- Samples to approve before production
Site & timing
- Room size or floor plan
- Floor, lift and entry access
- Required-by date
- Installation outside working hours, if needed
How it works
One requirement, several quotes, one point of contact
Send your requirement
Quantities, a layout drawing or photos, delivery location and date.
We brief manufacturers
Your specs go to manufacturers that make that kind of furniture. Your contact details stay with us.
Compare quotes
One quotation with options side by side: specs, lead time and terms.
Approve and order
Choose the option that fits your budget and schedule.
Delivery & installation
We follow production, dispatch and installation at your site.
Related
Furnishing the rest of the building
FAQ
Common questions
What furniture does a cafeteria need?
Tables and seating sized for the busiest sitting, plus usually a few high tables with stools and sometimes a breakout or lounge corner. Canteens often use fixed bench sets instead of loose chairs. Serving counters and tray returns are usually part of the kitchen fit-out.
How many seats should an office cafeteria have?
Enough for the busiest lunch slot, not for every employee. If people eat in staggered shifts, divide the headcount by the number of slots and add some headroom. Send your headcount and lunch timings and we'll suggest a seat count and table mix.
Which table top is best for a cafeteria?
HPL or compact laminate is the usual choice: it resists heat, stains and scratches and is easy to wipe. Stainless steel suits canteens with heavy use. Stone or quartz gives a premium look in corporate cafeterias.
Fixed bench sets or loose chairs?
Fixed bench sets are sturdy, stay in place and are quick to clean around, so they suit factory and college canteens. Loose stackable chairs are more flexible and suit office cafeterias that double as event or meeting space.
Do you supply college, hospital and factory canteens?
Yes. Tell us how many people eat at once and how the space is cleaned, and we'll get quotes for furniture built for heavy daily use.
Do you manufacture cafeteria furniture yourselves?
No. FurnishDesk is a procurement desk. We source from manufacturers, compare their quotes and manage the order for you.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
We don't set one. Manufacturers' minimums vary by product. Tell us your seat count and we'll tell you what's practical.
Procurement form