How far apart should I space my restaurant tables?
When designing or refurbishing a café or restaurant fitout, the floor plan and table layout requires special attention. There is a fine line between maximizing floor space efficiency and jamming in as many tables as possible. Considerations like atmosphere, kitchen capacity and most importantly access for customers and staff all come into play. We’ve researched and summarized recommendations around the minimum spacing requirements between tables for restaurants and cafes to help you answer this question. So, how far apart should I space my restaurant tables? The ideal spacing between restaurant tables is 900mm for service corridors and 400-450mm for between table service and clearing. Service Corridors Customers and staff need clearly defined routes for circulation for which we recommend the minimum spacing of 900mm. Where trolleys are used for services, or in self-service venues where more than one person would be walking the aisle at a time, this sh...