How to size a tent for a cocktail party

Cocktail parties are great fun. They are an informal mixer that lacks any schedule and enables your guests to just have a good time.  The topic of this post is how to size a tent/event space for a cocktail party.  The rule of thumb is that you assume 6-8 sq ft/person for "roaming" space.  This number will create the "feel" of the event.  If you want it tight and have your guests be closer together, then you reduce this number.  If you want your guest to be able to spread out, then increase the number.  You must also add the amount of space the furniture takes up and the amount of space for the food stations and bars. The area that a piece of furniture takes up is a function of it's size and the amount of space you want around it for guests.  The amount of space for a bar is typically about 250 sq ft per bartender.  (if you have a two-bartender bar, then about 500 sq ft)  It really is that simple.  If anyone has any questions or comments, then please let me know.

New Chairs in Action

Here is a camera phone photo of our new chairs in action at The Catersource

Back from Vegas

Hi All,
So we are back from Las Vegas.  It is the first time that I have ever stayed for any length of time there.  In the past, I was just passing through or only stayed one night.  I am not a gambler and I am more of an outdoorsy person (hence living in Vermont), but I have to say that I had fun.  I took it for what it was and enjoyed some things that Las Vegas had to offer.  The sushi was delicious and Cirque du soleil was amazing.  On top of that, there are a bunch of new ideas that we got at The Rental Show and at Catersource.  Let me know if anyone has any questions.
Pete