Outdoor seating is essential for cafés, restaurants, bars and hotels offering alfresco dining.
Designed for commercial hospitality use, these chairs combine weather resistance, durability and
comfort for busy outdoor service areas.
Our range includes UV-stable café chairs, outdoor dining chairs and weatherproof seating
built to withstand sun, rain and daily commercial cleaning.
Buying Guide: Outdoor Seating for Hospitality Venues
Outdoor seating is a must-have for cafés, restaurants, hotels, bars and function venues offering alfresco dining. Commercial outdoor chairs must withstand constant weather exposure, heavy daily use and regular cleaning—far beyond what domestic outdoor furniture can handle.
1. Why Commercial Outdoor Seating Is Different
Outdoor hospitality furniture must meet professional standards:
- Weather resistance: UV-stable materials prevent fading and cracking.
- Rust-proof frames: Essential for coastal and humid environments.
- Commercial durability: Designed for heavy foot traffic.
- Easy cleaning: Suitable for commercial sanitisers and high-turnover service.
- Stackability: Important for storage and quick resets.
2. Best Materials for Outdoor Seating
Outdoor chairs are made from specific materials chosen for hospitality robustness:
- Polypropylene: Lightweight, UV-resistant and popular for café seating.
- Aluminium: Rust-proof, sturdy and ideal for coastal venues.
- Steel with outdoor coatings: Strong frames with weather-protective layers.
- Rattan-style resin: Outdoor-safe alternative to natural wicker.
3. Seating Styles
Depending on your venue style:
- Café outdoor chairs: Lightweight and easily stackable.
- Outdoor dining chairs: Comfortable for longer seating periods.
- Bar-height outdoor stools: Ideal for outdoor bar counters.
- Resin-wicker chairs: Stylish and suitable for hotel poolsides.
4. Application Scenarios
- Cafés: High-turnover alfresco seating.
- Restaurants: Outdoor dining setups and patio seating.
- Hotels & resorts: Poolside, terrace or garden seating.
- Pubs & bars: Outdoor stools and weatherproof chairs.
- Catering events: Durable seating for outdoor functions.
FAQ
Are polypropylene chairs suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. They are UV-resistant, lightweight and very durable for cafés and restaurants.
Do outdoor chairs fade in the sun?
Commercial outdoor seating is UV-stabilised to prevent fading and cracking.
Can outdoor chairs be used indoors?
Absolutely. Many venues use outdoor chairs indoors due to their durability and lightweight construction.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using domestic outdoor chairs that break under commercial use.
- Choosing non-UV materials that crack in the sun.
- Mixing indoor-only seating in outdoor venues.
- Buying non-stackable chairs that complicate storage.
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