Hire kiddies plastic chairs and tables and the party works at the right height: children sit with their feet on the ground, and reach the cake without kneeling on a chair. Firms rent them in sets, usually a low table with four to eight small chairs, in bright colours or white, and some offer kids Tiffany chairs for a smarter party. Tell us the number of children, the age group and the date, and we pass it to independent party hire firms near you. They quote you directly. The request is free, with no obligation to accept any quote.
Kids party sets, kids Tiffany chairs and what else to hire
The usual kids hire items are:
- Plastic kiddies chairs: moulded, stackable, light, in primary colours, pastels or white
- Low tables: rectangular or round, often in sets with the chairs
- Kids Tiffany chairs: small resin spindle-back chairs in gold, white or clear for themed and dressy parties
- Small cloths, cake tables, tents and jumping castles from the same party hire firm
Adults still need seats, so add some plastic chairs for parents.
How many sets, and which size for which age
Count the children who will sit at once and add one or two spare chairs for siblings who arrive with a parent. Kiddies chairs suit roughly ages two to eight; older children are usually happy on adult chairs. Ask for the seat height if the children are very young, because some chairs are made for toddlers and some for primary school learners. Seat no more than six or eight children per table so everyone reaches the food. For a crèche, Sunday school or church children's programme, ask whether the firm can leave chairs for a weekend or a whole holiday week.
Setting up, cleaning and safety
Plastic sets are light enough to collect yourself in a car or bakkie if the firm allows it, which can save the transport fee. Set the tables on level ground, away from the braai, the pool and the driveway. In summer, put them in shade or under a gazebo, because plastic gets hot in direct sun. Wipe off icing and juice before the firm collects: many charge for cleaning sticky or marked chairs, and crayons and markers on a cloth or table can be charged too. Count the chairs back, as small ones walk off with other families.
What affects the price and what to ask
Kids sets are usually priced per set or per chair, with cloths, tents and jumping castles extra. Transport is often the biggest part of a small order, so a single table and chair booking with the adult seating is better value. Ask:
- How many chairs come with each table?
- Which colours do you have on my date?
- Can I collect and return the sets myself?
What to include in your request
- Number of children and their ages
- Plastic or kids Tiffany chairs
- Colours or theme
- Collect yourself or delivery
- Other items: gazebo, cloths, castle
Kiddies Chairs and Tables for different events
- Families and home celebrations: a birthday party in the garden or a christening lunch with a kids table
- Weddings and engagements: a separate kids table at a reception so the flower girls have their own corner
- Funerals, memorials and unveilings: a small table for the children at a memorial or after-tears at the family home
- Companies, conferences and functions: a family day or year-end party with a kids area away from the adults
- Churches and faith gatherings: Sunday school, a holiday Bible club or a children's programme at a church hall
- Schools, colleges and universities: a crèche or grade R concert, a fun day or an aftercare end of year party
- Municipalities, clubs and communities: a library holiday programme, a community fun day or a children's day event
- Venues, caterers, decorators and planners: party planners and play centres adding extra kids sets for a big weekend
Frequently asked questions
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Kiddies Chairs and Tables by province and city
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
- Centurion
- Midrand
- Sandton
- Randburg
- Roodepoort
- Krugersdorp
- Randfontein
- Germiston
- Boksburg
- Benoni
- Kempton Park
- Alberton
- Vanderbijlpark
- Vereeniging
- Durban
- Pinetown
- Pietermaritzburg
- Richards Bay
- Newcastle
- Ladysmith
- Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
- East London
- Kariega (Uitenhage)
- Mthatha
- Cape Town
- Bellville
- Paarl
- Stellenbosch
- George
- Worcester
- eMalahleni (Witbank)
- Middelburg
- Secunda
- Mbombela (Nelspruit)
- Rustenburg
- Brits
- Klerksdorp
- Potchefstroom
- Mahikeng
- Polokwane
- Tzaneen
- Kimberley
- Upington
- Bloemfontein
- Welkom
- Sasolburg