If you are lucky enough to have room for a staff canteen there is a huge range of canteen furniture for you to choose from. No longer do you need to buy orange polypropylene chairs and cheap Formica tables as the latest product ranges are stylish and hard wearing and can be used to create exciting and vibrant environments.

Even the table and beam combination units are now available with seats in vibrant colours and hard wearing easy to clean table tops. Give some thought to the type of food to be eaten in your canteen; is it sandwiches brought in by staff or are you providing a kitchen serving hot meals.
If it is the latter then you may want to ensure that your table tops will stand up to the use. Moulded tops are a good idea as it avoids any edges where food can get caught or liquids can seep into the furniture board.

Our Zebrano moulded tops are ideal as they are joint-less and are impact resistant, hygienic and easy to clean, resist temperatures up to 180 degrees and are even resistant to burns from cigarettes and can be used outside. Combine this with tough contract welded joints on frames and thick 1.8mm gauge aluminium on the all weather ranges and these are excellent and hard wearing products.

For a more varied canteen layout it is worth considering the snack or poseur tables which are tall tables with circular top and perhaps a shelf below. These can be used when standing or in conjunction with high stools. We often mix snack tables with circular and rectangular tables so that staff have a choice of how they want to sit.

For a contemporary look glass is ideal and of course is easy to clean. Circular glass tables are best with a central pedestal base as it avoids legs getting in the way of peoples feet and allows more people to be seated at the tables. It is much easier to squeeze extra people onto curves than it is on straight edges. The Duale range includes white glass tops in a stylish aluminium frame and an alternative Wenge finish top. By combining white and Wenge finish chairs a stunning look can be created contrasting black with white. Our Petal range is a stunning alternative and uses a ‘Corolla’ seat made from high density soft touch injection moulded polyurethane and is offered in vibrant colours. Combined with our circular height adjustable tables they offer a stylish and high quality restaurant environment.

If you are keeping an eye on the money our Beech top tables with either silver designer legs or a tapered leg in hammered grey work well with our wide range of Beech chairs and stools. Offered with both circular and rectangular tops and snack tables they are a comprehensive range of products that will enhance any canteen or restaurant.

It is worth noting that like so many other markets there is an increasing number of cheap imported products coming into the UK and the quality is not always as good as it seems. Continuity of supply is also a consideration and a great many imports are here one day and gone the next, so be careful to choose a product that not only fits your budget but is the right style for your canteen, is backed by a good guarantee and one that you will still be able to buy in the future should you need to change any of the items or add to them.

Seek advice from a professional office furniture company and they will guide you through the vast range of products and ensure you select the right ones for you.