Quite rightly, the UK has been in lockdown since 23 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s clearly vital that we limit the spread of the virus and reduce the strain on the NHS. However, social distancing rules have meant the almost complete closure of the hospitality trade.
But there now seems to be light at the end of the tunnel as the government considers easing the lockdown in phases to get the economy back up and running.
Post-Lockdown Furniture Requirements
We know that restaurants, cafes, pubs, nightclubs and leisure centres are likely to be among the last venues to re-open. However, those with outdoor spaces will probably be able to open earlier.
It will be essential to continue to protect staff and customers by maintaining a physical distance of 2 metres wherever possible. And additional hygiene practices will almost certainly be required. There will probably also be a need to erect protective transparent sneeze screens at the point of sale.
So, for outdoor areas you’ll need commercial furniture that can not only withstand the British weather, but can also help customers stay six feet apart. You’ll want furniture that is easy to move around and stack when not in use, and, importantly, quick and easy to clean/disinfect.
If you’re a pub with a beer garden, or a cafe with a courtyard, this might be a great time to assess whether your outdoor furniture will be fit for purpose this summer and autumn.
Warner Contract Furniture stocks a huge range of great-priced, high quality Commercial Outdoor Furniture for the UK leisure, hospitality and contract markets.
The Warner top six post-lockdown chairs and tables
This blog post highlights our top six outdoor chairs and tables that can help you get ready for whatever the ’new normal’ will be for the hospitality trade.
- Budget Flip Top Dining Table Base
Our Budget Flip Top Dining Table Base is exactly as described in its name. It offers fantastic value and is a versatile addition for outdoor commercial venues.
The flip top mechanism allows you to flip any table top to the vertical for easy storage. It’s great for small spaces as it’s simple to stack and easy to store. It’s also tougher than it looks as it is made from robust contract quality aluminium/steel (?). And it wipes clean quickly and easily.
These great value table bases will support small 700mm round or square table tops so can make provide perfect social distancing for single customers in small spaces.
You could pair the Budget Flip Top Table Base with …
SM France Arizona Table Top
Outdoor tables have to withstand a lot. They have to put up wth hot sunshine, pouring rain and even frost. And then there is all the eating and drinking. Plates and cutlery, glasses, and spills can all take a toll.
The SM France Arizona Table Top offers a great-looking and cost-effective solution for outdoor dining and drinking areas. It’s on our list because it will withstand heavy use and constant cleaning yet still look good.
That’s because it’s made from a moulded resin laminate material and is fully sealed. It’s also UV-stabilised so won’t fade in direct sunlight.
- Lode Outdoor Chairs
Outdoor chairs need to look good yet also be easy to maintain and store. And our Lode Outdoor Chairs fit the bill perfectly. Made in one stylish piece using air-moulding technology from hard-wearing polypropylene, they are strong and fully stackable. They make ideal chairs for use in the outside areas of cafes, bistros, and bars and come in white, black, grey, brown, lime green and orange.
- Matilda Outdoor Chairs
The Matilda Outdoor Chair combines great looks and practicality. The contemporary design includes a curved shell seat made from hardwearing polypropylene reinforced with glass fibre. The Matilda chair is not only easy to keep clean, but it is fully stackable too.
There is a choice of black, green, red, white, yellow, grey and sand, so you should find an option to suit your space. We also offer matching Matilda Outdoor Armchairs.
- Brew Outdoor Table
Our Brew Outdoor Table is a stylish alternative to the more traditional wooden Beer Garden Bench. It is manufactured with a sturdy pwder-coated steel frame supporting hard wearing teak slats. The frame comes in two colour options: silver and grey.
The Brew Table can be matched with the Brew Outdoor Bench. To encourage customers to maintain the required 2 m distance apart you can easily place markings at each end of the bench.
The Brew range also includes the Brew Outdoor Poseur Table and the Brew Outdoor High Stool.
How we can help
Warner Contract Furniture sources a broad and diverse range of commercial furniture to suit the needs of the hospitality industry. Our sales team have the know-how to help you find the best furnishing solution for your bar, cafe, restaurant, hotel or activity centre.
We are continually adding new products to our website but would love to hear from you if you can’t see exactly what you’re looking for. We have long-standing relationships with furniture manufacturers and an expert in-house team that will rise to the challenge.
Our standard delivery time is just 3-5 working days as most of our stock is sourced within the UK. We can deliver even faster for customers who are working against the clock.
Call our sales team today on 0161 408 2390 or email our sales department [email protected]. We are happy to discuss your requirements and give you a quotation.