We understand that turning customers away due to limited space is simply not an option.
But as outdoor socialising and dining experiences continue to surge in popularity, it’s a problem a lot of hospitality venues are facing.
In this blog post, we discuss some creative solutions for companies and venues looking to maximize their outdoor seating arrangements, and ensure every customer is accommodated.
Transform The Ordinary
Maybe you feel that you can’t order more commercial outdoor furniture because there’s no space.
That’s not a problem. This is where we start to get creative.
We’ve helped customers such as Tintagel Castle Cafe to add additional seating areas by using the perimeter fence to create a bar-like table. Simply add some bar chairs to create the perfect location for customers to enjoy their takeaway coffees, or sip their glass of wine while watching the sun go down.
You could also use the walls of your building to add benches to add additional seating for those who are just stopping by for a quick coffee and catch up with friends. Smaller pedestal tables work well with benches for those enjoying drinks and snacks.
By being creative with perimeter fences and walls, you’ll automatically create different zones for different types of customers.
Get Creative With Zoning
Zoning is a great idea especially if you’re limited for space and want to cater for various customer preferences.
Have a think about why your customers visit you, and what they’re likely to do while visiting you.
If customers come to socialise over a pint after a hard day’s work, you could create a stand-up bar area. While in another area, you could create a more intimate dining experience, by installing some individual tables and chairs or benches surrounded by planters. Our Discovery Range tables and benches, or gabion tables and stools would be perfect for this.
If you’re looking for somewhere to accommodate larger families or groups, the Castle Range tables and benches are a great option for this. They can seat up to 4 people per bench, and can be moved and placed together to form longer benches.
Contact our expert team for more ideas on how you could create different zones and maximise the benefits of your seating area.
Provide Shelter
Having weatherproof areas will enable customers to sit outside no matter the weather – rain or sun they can see that they’ll be sheltered and shaded well.
Woodberry offer a wide range of gazebos, pergolas, and parasols, and there’s sure to be something for everyone.
We helped Watermouth Cove in Devon create the perfect outdoor seating area by helping them decide which pergolas and outdoor furniture was best for them.
Listen to what they had to say about the difference it made to their venue – watch their video testimonial below.
Mix & Match Furniture
However you decide to add additional outdoor seating to your venue, you’ll want to consider for the unexpected. There will always be that large group who turn up without pre-booking hoping for a table, or the couple who just want a quiet corner to themselves.
This is where loose, stackable tables and chairs come to the rescue. We have a great range of tables and chairs that can be easily moved from indoors to outdoors, or can be stacked away when not required.
Our experts have put together some helpful hints and tips for which products are best suited to mix and match. They suggest ways to help you provide a safe and comfortable seating environment for people of all ages, that can also adapt to the ever changing British weather, so you don’t have to turn customers away.
Accessorise Well
Customers appreciate the small details because these can make or break their experience.
You could add some patio heaters and lights to your outdoor seating area or gazebos to allow customers to stay warm and feel comfortable as the sun sets.
Even something as simple as purchasing some outdoor cushions to scatter along benches, or some firepits to have in the centre of the seating area, will make a huge impact on the atmosphere and will invite customers to sit outside for longer periods of time.
Let's Discuss
Whatever it is that your customers are likely to do at your venue, there are so many creative ways you can utilise the space.
Our commercial outdoor furniture experts are ready to chat to you about how best you can utilise your outdoor seating areas to ensure you never have to turn customers away.
You can even book a free walk round survey visit so we can see your venue and provide the best solutions for your needs.
Whatever you need, we’re here to help support.
Call us on 01926 889922
Email at [email protected]
Or ask your questions via our web chat.
Featured Products
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Pedestal Table – Black
£240.00 – £385.00 + VAT -
Bar Chair – Bexley Range
£165.00 + VAT -
Wooden Rectangular Table and Benches – Castle Range
£950.00 + VAT -
Commercial Clear Roof Pergolas
£6,580.00 – £10,930.00 + VAT -
Commercial Metal Gazebo – 3m x 3.6m Quadrat Range
£4,750.00 + VAT -
Wood and Steel Table and Backless Bench Set – Discovery-Magna Range
£1,190.00 + VAT -
Parasol – 2.7m
£140.00 + VAT -
Outdoor Festoon Lights – White
£55.00 + VAT
