Table Accessories
Table accessories cover the small front-of-house essentials — napkin holders, menu stands, table numbers, condiment caddies and coasters — that complete a table setting in pubs, cafés, hotels and care home dining rooms. The key buying consideration is build quality and wipe-clean practicality: stainless steel and acrylic accessories are typically the most dishwasher- or wipe-safe options for daily turnover, while wooden and slate accessories need more careful cleaning but suit venues wanting a premium look. Sizing depends on use — napkin holders and caddies are generally compact (10-15cm) to avoid crowding a table, while menu stands and table number holders need to be stable enough not to tip during busy service.
Key specifications
Table accessories are chosen item by item for a tidy, functional cover. Napkin holders and dispensers keep serviettes to hand; condiment and sauce-sachet caddies corral ketchup, sugar and cutlery; and menu holders — tent, A-frame, clip and acrylic block styles — present menus and specials. Table number stands, reserved signs and call bells round out the setting. Stainless steel and acrylic wipe clean for high-turnover service, while wood and slate suit a premium look but need hand-care. Keep footprints compact so accessories don’t crowd covers, and choose weighted or wide bases so stands don’t tip. Used across pubs, cafés, restaurants, hotels and care home dining rooms.
Table Accessories — FAQs
What table accessories does a café need as standard?
A napkin holder, condiment caddy and table number or menu stand cover most café and casual dining needs, keeping the table functional without unnecessary clutter.
Stainless steel or wood table accessories for a pub?
Stainless steel wipes clean faster and suits high-turnover pub tables; wood or slate accessories suit hotels and gastropubs wanting a more premium, rustic table setting.
Are table accessories dishwasher-safe?
Stainless steel and acrylic items usually are; wooden and slate pieces are typically better hand-washed to preserve their finish over repeated use.