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Q&A: Can I Have my Base Cut to a Custom Height?
We often have customers ask if we can custom-cut our table bases to specific heights. Maybe you have unique chairs that are a bit taller than standard, or are trying to match an existing countertop. You can order a custom height table base from Tablebases.com, just give us a call to place your order over the phone. Not all of our products can be custom cut, for example, most vintage cast iron models with decorative columns are not customizable. However, most of our bases with steel columns can be custom-cut (keep reading for a complete list of bases that can be custom cut). Continue reading
Choosing a Table Base for a Granite or Marble Table Top
Choosing a table base can be tricky enough with our wide selection, and the process becomes a bit more complicated when stone table tops come into play. Due to their sheer weight, extra consideration is required when deciding on the most appropriate table base for your beautiful granite top. We think about the size, height, weight and use for your table, and try to come up with the most appropriate solution. Read on for some helpful tips on how to pair your granite or marble top with a table base from tablebases.com.How Many Guests Can I Seat at My Table?
We know that visualizing a project before it's complete can often be a challenge. To help you create the perfect table for your space, we've put together a handy little diagram showing how many guests you can fit comfortably different sizes of tables, as well as some handy tips for choosing the best size and shape table for your dining space. While it can sometimes be hard to find a complete dining set in the size and shape you want, with the help of Tablebases.com you can pick your table top, table base, and chairs separately, to find the perfect size and shape for your dining area.
(Note: The above diagram was made with restaurant seating in mind. For residential dining tables, you may want to allow more space for guests, at least 24" per person.)
Q & A: What do I need to know about LTL Freight Shipments?
Since many of our table bases and table tops are either very large, heavy or both, it's often better to ship orders via what is called "LTL Freight", which stands for "Less-Than-Truckload Freight". This simply means that the items are strapped to a pallet, and shipped on a semi-truck, rather than boxed individually and shipped via a ground service such as UPS or FedEx (though we should note, both UPS and FedEx have freight divisions). In any case, there are a some options and terms with freight shipments that you should know about before placing your order.
Accessible Dining, Banquet and Bar Tables and Bases
It's a good practice for hospitality business owners to consider the range of different guests they serve, and to try to think of the best ways to make everyone comfortable. Do your guests have allergies? Children? Perhaps they have limited vision and travel with a service animal. There are a range of different circumstances your business should be prepared to handle. One of the questions we get quite often is, "How do I make wheelchair accessible tables?" With that in mind, this post is an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which provides guidelines (actually, hard and fast rules) for how restauranteurs should accommodate guest's using wheelchairs, to make sure they can enjoy your hospitality in comfort.
The Best Option for Heating your Outdoor Patio this Winter
Winter is here! Well, for most of the country at least. Our office is in California, so we are just starting to see temperatures dip. In a lot of the country, cold weather has been around for a few weeks now. While most of us retreat inside during the colder months, adding warmth to your outdoor spaces can mean comfortable access to fresh air, al fresco dinners, and back yard parties even through the colder months! But what is the best option for creating a warm environment on your patio? In our office, we are split between propane fire pits, wood fire pits, and portable propane heaters, as they each have advantages and disadvantages depending on your preference. Continue reading
Tips for Hosting a Stress Free & Successful Thanksgiving Dinner
The holidays are fast approaching (feels like they really surprised us this year), so if you haven’t already started preparing to host Thanksgiving, it isn’t too late! While November and December holidays are all about giving thanks, spending time with loved ones, and staying warm in the colder months, they are also inevitably filled with that holiday stress. Family time can be healing, or it can really try your patience. With that in mind, we’ve compiled some tips to help make you minimize stress this Thanksgiving! Stick to what you know, plan ahead, and keep it simple. Focus on the company, and save the party tricks for Easter. Continue reading
Nostalgic Restaurant Concept: The Supper Club
“Supper” is a word that evokes a different time in American history, a distinctly old-world term that implies something more formal, more serious than “dinner”. Supper, generally, has fallen out of favor with most urban Americans and is more common in the south and midwest, in more rural areas, and with older generations. Even in the UK, where one might think older traditions and phrases might have a stronger hold, the word supper comes in a distant third place behind dinner and “tea” (which is definitely a drink and not a meal). Supper” seems to imply something more that just a meal at days end. In fact, there is a whole category of restaurants that cater to this idea, the supper club. Continue reading
What do Changing Age Demographics Mean for Hotels & Restaurants?
It's no great secret, the average age of people in the United States is rising. In 2020, for the first time, there will be more people age 65 and over than children under the age of 5. And according to some estimates, seniors over 65 will make up nearly 22% of the U.S. population by 2040 ("up from 14.9% in 2015"). While younger populations are still a huge market, it's going to be increasingly important for hospitality businesses to also appeal to older demographics. Continue reading
