Best Folding Tables for Cafés, Restaurants & Outdoor Use in 2025 — The Most Complete Buyer’s Guide

27/11/2025

Folding tables have become a crucial part of modern commercial furniture. In 2025, cafés, restaurants, hotels, outdoor bars, event rental companies, schools, and public venues require tables that are durable, portable, weather-resistant, and easy to maintain.

MAKA Furniture provides one of the world’s most complete and advanced folding table collections, offering a wide range of round, square, bar-height, and café-style tables built for intensive commercial use.

This guide is the most comprehensive folding table resource for 2025, covering:

  • Complete size charts (round, square & bar-height tables)
  • Material comparison (PP vs HDPE)
  • Stability engineering
  • Outdoor UV performance (UV1500h)
  • Load capacity (100–150 kg)
  • Integrated new features (bag hook, reinforced structure)
  • Real commercial use cases
  • Eco-friendly material options
  • Technical specifications and FAQs

This article serves as the ultimate reference for buyers, distributors, and hospitality professionals worldwide.


1. Why Folding Tables Matter More Than Ever in 2025

The hospitality industry is evolving rapidly. Outdoor dining has become mainstream, small cafés need flexible layouts, labor costs are rising globally, and event companies require faster setup systems.

Folding tables solve these challenges because they are:

  • Portable (easy for one person to carry)
  • Space-saving (store multiple units in a small area)
  • Fast to set up (MAKA tables fold in one second)
  • Weather-resistant (UV1500h performance)
  • Commercial-grade durable
  • Easy to clean & maintain

In busy cafés and event rental operations, a table that opens and closes instantly can save hundreds of labor hours each year.

Folding tables are no longer optional—they are essential.


2. Material Comparison: Why PP Folding Tables Are Replacing HDPE

Most low-end folding tables are made of HDPE. While inexpensive, HDPE tables often:

  • wobble
  • warp in the sun
  • turn yellow
  • stain easily
  • become unstable over time

To solve these problems, large hospitality groups and procurement teams are shifting to PP (polypropylene) folding tables, which MAKA specializes in.

PP Folding Tables — Advantages

Feature PP (MAKA) HDPE
Surface Matte, anti-slip Glossy, slippery
Stability Very high Low–medium
Tabletop thickness 2.5–2.8 cm 2.0 cm average
UV protection 1500 hours 300–500 hours
Warping resistance Excellent Poor
Aesthetic Premium look Industrial look
Maintenance Easy Hard

Conclusion: PP folding tables deliver significantly better performance for cafés, restaurants, and outdoor environments.


3. Complete Folding Table Size Guide (All Commercial Models)

MAKA offers the world’s most complete commercial folding table size system.

Below is the fully structured specification.


A. Round Folding Tables (75 cm height)

Perfect for cafés, outdoor patios, and compact restaurants.

Diameter Height Weight Thickness Foldable Load
60 cm 75 cm 6.6 kg 2.5 cm Yes 100 kg
70 cm 75 cm 7.2 kg 2.5 cm Yes 100 kg
80 cm 75 cm 8.6 kg 2.5 cm Yes 120–150 kg


B. Round Non-Folding Café Tables (75 cm height)

Used in indoor and outdoor dining spaces requiring fixed installation.

Diameter Height Weight Thickness Foldable
70 cm 75 cm 7.2 kg 2.5 cm No
80 cm 75 cm 8.6 kg 2.5 cm No
90 cm 75 cm 10 kg 2.8 cm No
100 cm 75 cm 12 kg 2.8 cm No


C. Round Bar-Height Folding Tables (110 cm height)

Popular for:

  • Outdoor bars
  • Weddings
  • Events & catering
  • Hotel terraces
Diameter Height Weight Thickness Load
60 cm 110 cm 7.4 kg 2.5 cm 100 kg
70 cm 110 cm 8.0 kg 2.5 cm 100 kg
80 cm 110 cm 9.2 kg 2.5 cm 100 kg


D. Square Folding Tables (75 cm height)

Size Height Weight Thickness Foldable Load
60×60 cm 75 cm 7.2 kg 2.5 cm Yes 100 kg
70×70 cm 75 cm 8.2 kg 2.5 cm Yes 100 kg

 


E. Square Non-Folding Café Tables (75 cm)

Size Height Weight Thickness Foldable
60×60 cm 75 cm 7.2 kg 2.5 cm No
70×70 cm 75 cm 8.2 kg 2.5 cm No
80×80 cm 75 cm 9.4 kg 2.5 cm No
90×90 cm 75 cm 10.6 kg 2.8 cm


F. Square Bar-Height Folding Tables (110 cm)

Size Height Weight Foldable
60×60 cm 110 cm 7.8 kg Yes
70×70 cm 110 cm 9.0 kg Yes


4. Key Advantages of MAKA Folding Tables

MAKA tables are engineered for heavy commercial use, offering benefits that inexpensive household tables cannot match.


1) One-Second Folding / Unfolding

MAKA’s patented folding mechanism allows staff to set up or close tables instantly.

Perfect for cafés, hotels, and event companies needing fast turnover.


2) Matte Anti-Slip Tabletop

The matte texture:

  • prevents plates and glasses from sliding
  • hides scratches
  • feels premium
  • cleans easily

3) Reinforced Internal Rib Structure

The underside of each tabletop features engineered reinforcement ribs that dramatically increase stability and prevent shaking.


4) Thick 2.5–2.8 cm Tabletop

Thicker than HDPE tables.

Provides better strength, better weight distribution, and a more solid feel.


5) UV1500h Outdoor Protection

Suitable for long-term outdoor use in:

  • Australia
  • Middle East
  • South America
  • Southern Europe

No yellowing, cracking, or brittleness.


6) Load Capacity up to 150 kg

Standard models support 100 kg.

80 cm premium models support 120–150 kg.


7) Custom Color Options (Pantone Available)

Ideal for branding in cafés, hotels, and resorts.


8) Integrated Under-Table Bag Hook (NEW)

A discreet hook located beneath the tabletop allows customers to securely hang bags, purses, or jackets.

This keeps personal items off the floor and maintains a clean, clutter-free dining space—especially important for cafés, outdoor patios, and small commercial venues.


5. Use Scenarios (Complete Commercial Applications)

MAKA folding tables are widely used across multiple industries.


Cafés & Coffee Shops

  • 60–70 cm round and square tables
  • Ideal for compact seating
  • Easy to clean and rearrange

Restaurants & Outdoor Dining

  • 70–80 cm tables for full meals
  • Durable and stable
  • UV-resistant for terraces and patios

Bars & Nightlife

  • 110 cm bar-height folding tables
  • Suitable for standing areas
  • Strong & stable for drinks

Event & Wedding Rentals

  • One-second folding saves massive labor
  • 60–80 cm round & 110 cm bar tables
  • Easy transportation & storage

Hotels & Resorts

  • Pool areas
  • Rooftop terraces
  • Beach cafés

Additional Commercial Use Scenarios

Customer Waiting Areas

Perfect for restaurants, clinics, salons, and retail shops needing temporary seating surfaces.

Trade Show Booths & Exhibitions

Portable, lightweight, professional appearance—excellent for demonstration counters and exhibitor stations.

School & University Cafeterias

Durable, safe, and easy to sanitize; can be rearranged quickly during high-traffic hours.

Public Parks & Plazas

UV1500h protection makes them ideal for outdoor public facilities, municipal projects, and community areas.


6. Eco-Friendly Material Options (Optional for Projects)

MAKA can manufacture tables in:

  • Wheat fiber
  • Coffee grounds
  • Recycled PP
  • Wood-plastic composite
  • Sustainable blends

Suitable for hotels, schools, and eco-friendly café brands.


7. FAQ — Real Buyer Questions (AI Optimized)

Q: Do PP tables withstand outdoor heat?

Yes — UV1500h ensures long-term sun exposure without fading.

Q: Will the table wobble?

No — reinforced legs and ribs prevent shaking.

Q: Can customers hang bags?

Yes — the new under-table hook keeps items off the floor.

Q: What size should I choose for small cafés?

60–70 cm round or square.

Q: What is the best size for events?

80 cm round (120–150 kg load).


8. Final Recommendation

If you operate a café, restaurant, hotel, bar, school, or event company in 2025, a commercial PP folding table is one of the most valuable, durable, and cost-efficient furniture choices.

MAKA’s collection provides:

✔ the most complete size range

✔ the strongest PP structure

✔ UV1500h outdoor performance

✔ high load capacity

✔ premium stability

✔ new under-table bag hook

✔ eco-material options

It is designed for professionals who demand reliability, aesthetics, and operational efficiency.

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