Contract Outdoor Dining
Commercial outdoor dining sets built for the restaurant terrace, the café pavement and the hotel breakfast patio. Full-size outdoor tables and chairs, compact bistro and café sets, bar-height and stacking ranges — manufactured in Istanbul to a contract duty cycle, with a 2-year warranty.
30+
Years Manufacturing
40+
Countries Shipped
2-Year
Contract Warranty
Stackable
Fast-Reset Ranges
Overview
An outdoor dining set on a hospitality terrace does a job no residential patio set is built for. It is sat in through every service, slid across stone a hundred times a day, wiped down between covers, left out in sun and rain, and stacked or re-laid for events — and it has to look presentable doing it, season after season. That gap between occasional home use and constant commercial use is why HFC builds a dedicated range of outdoor dining tables and chairs for the contract market rather than re-badging garden furniture.
This range covers the full dining brief for a hotel, restaurant or café. Full-size outdoor tables and chairs for four to twelve covers anchor the main terrace; compact bistro and café sets handle two-tops, balconies and pavement service; bar- and counter-height dining suits rooftops and poolside bars; and stacking and folding ranges keep storage and event resets fast. Tops are specified to survive service — wipe-clean, heat- and stain-resistant — and frames are chosen for the climate the furniture will live in. The result is outdoor restaurant seating that earns its place by turning outdoor square metres into reliable, repeatable covers.
This page is one branch of our wider commercial outdoor furniture range. If you are furnishing a soft-seating lounge rather than a dining area, see outdoor lounge & sofa sets; and if your brief calls specifically for a woven look, our rattan & wicker furniture range covers rattan and wicker dining sets in detail.
How We Work
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Trade & contract only
We work with hotels, developers, interior studios and procurement teams — not the public.
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Made to your project
Every piece is built to your drawings, finishes, fire ratings and quantities. Nothing off the shelf.
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Priced by project
No retail price list and no online shop — each project is quoted from its spec, direct from our factory.
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Delivered worldwide
We crate, ship and install to site across 40+ countries, on a single or phased schedule.
Configurations
Most outdoor dining briefs resolve into one of four formats — and a busy venue usually combines several. Here is how each is specified and where it belongs.
• What it is: Four-, six- and eight-plus-seat outdoor dining sets — square, rectangular and round outdoor dining tables with matching chairs.
• Best for: The main restaurant terrace, hotel breakfast patio and garden dining.
• Specify: Wipe-clean HPL or compact-laminate tops, aluminium or teak frames, stacking chairs for fast reset.
• Watch for: Match table height (standard 74cm) to chair seat height (45–47cm) for comfortable covers.
• What it is: Compact two-seat bistro sets and café tables and chairs with a small footprint, including classic French-style café chairs.
• Best for: Pavement service, narrow frontages, balconies, coffee shops and wine bars.
• Specify: Stable pedestal or folding bases, lightweight stackable chairs, weighted feet for windy pavements.
• Watch for: Pavement licences often cap footprint — compact, foldable bistro sets keep you compliant.
• What it is: Tall outdoor bar tables with outdoor bar stools and counter-height dining.
• Best for: Rooftop bars, pool bars, high-energy social spaces and standing-friendly layouts.
• Specify: Footrails on stools, stable weighted bases, and frames rated for exposed, windy decks.
• Watch for: Bar-height furniture catches more wind — anchor or weight everything on a rooftop.
• What it is: Stacking outdoor dining chairs, folding tables and nesting ranges built for daily clearing and events.
• Best for: High-turnover terraces, banqueting outdoors, venues that clear nightly or seasonally.
• Specify: Stack height, trolleys for moving chairs in bulk, and folding tables that store flat.
• Watch for: Stackability is a labour and storage decision — count the off-season square metres it saves.
Browse
A selection from our aluminium restaurant chair, barstool and dining table collection — use the tabs to filter by type. A first set loads instantly; tap Load more to reveal the rest (kept lazy for fast mobile loading). All models are made to order in your choice of frame finish, rope/weave colour, cushion fabric and table top. Dimensions are indicative (H height, L depth/length, W width, SH seat height) and confirmed on order.
Dining armchair · Rope
Akdenizli
H 82 · L 57 · W 56 · SH 46 cm · 6.8 kg
Dining armchair · Teak
Aprilla
H 88 · L 60 · W 57 · SH 46 cm · 9.6 kg
Dining armchair · Rope
Cretesi
H 80 · L 56 · W 57 · SH 45 cm · 6.9 kg
Dining armchair · Rope
Crunchos
H 81 · L 58 · W 58 · SH 46 cm · 7.2 kg
Dining armchair · Sling + teak
Daisyan
H 84 · L 64 · W 62 · SH 44 cm · 9.1 kg
Dining armchair · Rope
Havanaro
H 79 · L 56 · W 55 · SH 45 cm · 6.6 kg
Club armchair · Deep cushion
Iconni
H 78 · L 66 · W 64 · SH 43 cm · 9.4 kg
Club armchair · Woven
Jadoreos
H 80 · L 63 · W 61 · SH 45 cm · 8.8 kg
Dining armchair · Rope
Maldiveses
H 78 · L 57 · W 58 · SH 45 cm · 7.0 kg
Dining armchair · Woven
Merlinni
H 81 · L 57 · W 56 · SH 46 cm · 7.1 kg
Club armchair · Deep cushion
Mythraos
H 77 · L 67 · W 63 · SH 43 cm · 9.7 kg
Dining armchair · Woven barrel
Ovateli
H 80 · L 58 · W 60 · SH 46 cm · 7.6 kg
Club armchair · Rope + cushion
Pureti
H 79 · L 62 · W 60 · SH 45 cm · 8.6 kg
Dining armchair · Woven
Regnumer
H 82 · L 58 · W 57 · SH 46 cm · 7.3 kg
Dining armchair · Woven
Side
H 80 · L 57 · W 56 · SH 46 cm · 7.0 kg
Dining armchair · Woven
Solarisse
H 81 · L 59 · W 58 · SH 46 cm · 7.4 kg
Club armchair · Rope + cushion
Stoneri
H 78 · L 63 · W 61 · SH 44 cm · 8.9 kg
Dining armchair · Woven
Zennato
H 80 · L 57 · W 57 · SH 46 cm · 7.1 kg
Dining armchair · Woven tub
Zurichan
H 79 · L 58 · W 59 · SH 45 cm · 7.5 kg
Bar stool · Rope
Akdenizli
H 104 · L 52 · W 53 · SH 72 cm · 8.1 kg
Bar stool · Rope
Maldiveses
H 106 · L 52 · W 54 · SH 74 cm · 8.3 kg
Counter stool · Woven
Merlinni
H 98 · L 50 · W 51 · SH 66 cm · 7.7 kg
Bar stool · Backless
Rogata
H 78 · L 46 · W 46 · SH 73 cm · 6.4 kg
Bar stool · Rope
Sidera
H 100 · L 50 · W 52 · SH 68 cm · 7.9 kg
Bar stool · Woven
Solarisse
H 105 · L 52 · W 53 · SH 73 cm · 8.2 kg
Counter stool · Woven
Zennato
H 99 · L 51 · W 52 · SH 67 cm · 7.8 kg
Bar stool · Woven tub
Zurichan
H 106 · L 53 · W 55 · SH 74 cm · 8.6 kg
Dining table · Ceramic top
Brissa
H 74 · L 160 · W 90 cm · 28 kg
Dining table · Teak top
Drake
H 74 · L 150 · W 90 cm · 24 kg
Dining table · Teak top
Eze
H 74 · L 160 · W 90 cm · 22 kg
Dining table · Ceramic top
Lynx
H 75 · L 180 · W 100 cm · 30 kg
Dining table · Teak top
Paulo
H 74 · L 200 · W 100 cm · 32 kg
Tip for Hoteliers
When you're outfitting an outdoor terrace, patio or poolside area, think about how the space changes throughout the day and across seasons. The two features that will save you the most time and money are stackability and aluminium construction.
— Stackable chairs and tables let your staff clear a terrace in minutes — essential when weather turns suddenly, when you reconfigure for an event, or when storing furniture over the off-season. Less labour, less storage space, faster turnaround.
— Aluminium is the smart material for high-traffic hospitality: light enough for staff to move repeatedly without strain, rust-resistant for poolside and seaside locations, and durable enough for daily commercial use without the upkeep that timber or steel demand.
— Foldable tops are a quiet workhorse for tables. Fold them down and the tables collapse into a compact footprint — ideal for tight storerooms, easy transport between indoor and outdoor service, and quick layout changes for banquets, weddings or seasonal closures.
— A practical rule for new owners: buy furniture you can move, stack and store with minimal effort. The savings on labour and storage over a few seasons quickly outweigh the cost difference versus heavier, fixed alternatives.
Materials
For outdoor dining, two decisions matter most: the frame that takes the weather and the daily handling, and the top that takes the service. Here is how the contract options compare.
| Frame / top | Best for | Why it works | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrostatic-painted aluminium | Most terraces & bistro sets | Light to lift and stack all shift, rust-proof, holds finish. The contract default. | Insist on marine-grade electrostatic paint to resist UV chalking. |
| Teak / eucalyptus hardwood | Premium dining schemes | Naturally weather-resistant, ages to refined silver-grey, reads as luxury. | Heavier; FSC sourcing and occasional care for colour retention. |
| HPL / compact laminate top | Dining & bistro table tops | Scratch, heat and stain resistant; wipes clean between covers; survives service. | Match edge detail to base; quality core prevents edge delamination. |
| Electrostatic-painted steel | Bistro & café sets, bar furniture | Strong, stable, classic café look at entry-level cost. | Heavier and more corrosion-prone in coastal air — best for sheltered terraces. |
| Rope & textilene seat | Modern side & dining chairs | Dries fast, no cushion to store, contemporary look for open terraces. | Webbing tension and stitching are the contract failure points to verify. |
Frame and top are separate decisions
An aluminium base with an HPL top is the most common contract dining specification because it pairs an easy-to-handle frame with a service-proof surface. Mix to suit your venue rather than buying a single fixed combination.
Built around two priorities for hospitality: stackable and foldable formats that a small team can clear, move and store in minutes — alongside fixed pedestal and premium options. Photos are indicative; every table is made to your size, frame and top.
Foldable · Aluminium
Folding bistro table
Fold-flat top, stows in seconds · Ø 60 · H 72 cm
Stackable · Aluminium
Stackable dining table
Stacks for fast terrace resets · 70 × 70 · H 74 cm
Fixed · HPL top
HPL terrace table
Service-proof, wipe-clean top · 120 × 70 · H 74 cm
Fixed · Aluminium
Aluminium pedestal table
Stable single-column base · Ø 70 · H 74 cm
Foldable · Aluminium
Folding banquet table
Folds for events & storage · 160 × 80 · H 74 cm
Premium · Hardwood
Teak dining table
Weather-resistant, ages to silver-grey · 180 × 90 · H 74 cm
Fixed · Aluminium
Bar-height poseur table
Rooftop & poolside bar service · Ø 60 · H 105 cm
Stackable · Steel
Compact café table
Small footprint for pavements · 60 × 60 · H 74 cm
Interactive Tool
Planning a terrace from a floor plan? Pick a table format and enter your dining area to get a realistic starting count of tables, covers and chairs — including contract spares — to brief us with before requesting a detailed quotation.
Indicative planning only. Final layouts depend on local fire-egress and accessibility rules, which we confirm on your plan.
Estimates are planning guidance only and exclude fire-egress, accessibility and licensing rules specific to your jurisdiction. Share your plan and we'll confirm exact quantities.
Where It Works
The same dining range is specified differently depending on the space it serves. A few common briefs:
— Restaurant terrace: Full-size dining sets with stackable chairs for fast turnover; HPL tops that wipe clean between covers. This is the heart of outdoor restaurant seating.
— Café & pavement: Compact bistro sets and café tables and chairs with small, stable footprints and foldable options to meet pavement-licence limits.
— Hotel breakfast patio & garden: Comfortable four- and six-seat dining in aluminium or teak, sized for relaxed morning service.
— Rooftop & pool bar: Bar- and counter-height dining with weighted, wind-stable bases and stools with footrails.
— Outdoor banqueting & events: Folding tables and stacking chairs that clear and reset quickly, moved in bulk on trolleys.
Specification Guide
Five checks our hospitality clients run before committing a dining order.
1 — Match seat height to table height
Standard dining tables sit at about 74cm and need chairs with a 45–47cm seat height; bar tables at 105–110cm need stools at 75–78cm. Mismatched heights make a terrace uncomfortable and look like an afterthought.
2 — Choose tops for the service, frames for the weather
HPL and compact-laminate tops wipe clean and resist heat and stains; aluminium and teak frames take the climate and the daily handling. Specify them as two separate decisions to suit your venue.
3 — Stack and fold for turnover and storage
Stackable dining chairs and folding tables cut reset labour and off-season storage. Confirm stack height and order chair trolleys for terraces above roughly 40 covers.
4 — Size the order to the floor plan, not the room
Allow 25–45% of the area for circulation and service aisles before counting tables. Use the estimator above for a starting figure, then confirm against fire-egress and accessibility rules.
5 — Order spares and keep your spec on file
Damage is inevitable on a busy terrace. Order around 10% spare chairs and choose a finish we can reproduce later, so a re-order in year three still matches year one.
Across the Outdoor Range
Dining is one zone of the terrace. The rest of the commercial outdoor range covers the spaces around it — all from the same factory and the same 2-year warranty.
outdoor sofa · lounge · sectional
Soft seating for the hotel garden and terrace lounge — sofas, sectionals and club chairs.
View lounge →sun lounger · pool sunbed · steamer
Poolside and deck loungers — stacking, reclining and wheeled sunbeds in aluminium, rope and teak.
View loungers →daybed · cabana · canopy bed
Statement poolside daybeds and cabanas with canopies and curtains for shaded lounging.
View daybeds →patio umbrella · parasol · cantilever
Shade for the dining terrace — centre-pole, cantilever and market parasols, wind-rated.
View umbrellas →Request a Quotation
Restaurant terrace, café pavement, hotel breakfast patio or rooftop bar — send the brief and we'll return a product schedule, FOB/CIF pricing and lead time. Direct from our Istanbul factory, with a 2-year contract warranty.
Share the terrace size, dining format, cover target and destination port. We'll return the specification, FOB/CIF pricing and lead time.
FAQ
Contract outdoor dining furniture is built for constant service: heavier frame gauges, marine-grade coatings, service-proof tops and stackability for fast resets. It is specified against a duty cycle and a climate, not bought on a catalogue photo. Residential dining sets are made and priced for occasional home use and usually fail quickly on a busy terrace.
Yes. The range spans compact two-seat bistro sets and café tables and chairs for pavement and balcony service right through to full-size four- to twelve-seat outdoor dining sets. Bistro and café formats use small, stable footprints and foldable options so a venue can work a narrow frontage and stay within pavement-licence limits.
HPL and compact-laminate tops are the contract default for dining — they wipe clean between covers and resist heat, scratches and stains. Teak and aluminium tops suit specific looks. Choose the top for the service it takes and the frame for the climate it lives in; an aluminium base with an HPL top is the most common terrace specification.
Many models stack — side chairs typically 8–10 high and many armchairs and bistro chairs fold or stack as well. Stacking matters in a commercial setting because it lets staff reset and clear a terrace fast and cuts off-season storage. For larger terraces we recommend chair trolleys to move stacks in bulk.
Yes, but rattan and wicker are organised by material on our dedicated Rattan & Wicker Furniture range, which covers rattan and wicker dining sets, sofas and chairs together. This dining page focuses on aluminium, teak, HPL, steel and rope dining; if you want a woven look, start on the rattan page and we'll match it to your scheme.
The outdoor dining range carries a 2-year contract warranty. Typical lead time is 4–8 weeks depending on quantity, finish and season. As the manufacturer we sell direct from our Istanbul factory and handle anything from a single café to a multi-property rollout, supplying FOB from Türkiye or CIF to your nominated port.
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