The cost of buying a garden table can vary considerably depending on its size, material, construction and intended use. A compact glass garden table can cost less than £20, while aluminium café tables, larger outdoor dining tables and substantial wooden picnic benches sit at different price points.
At BE Furniture Sales, our garden tables are suitable for homes, cafés, pubs, restaurants, hotels and event venues. The range includes affordable tables for smaller gardens and balconies alongside practical commercial furniture designed for busy outdoor seating areas.
Current prices start from £16 excl. VAT for a compact glass table and extend to £200 excl. VAT for a six-seater wooden picnic bench. For commercial buyers in particular, the initial price is only part of the calculation. Seating capacity, durability, storage, and how the furniture will be used throughout the day can all influence its overall value.
Garden Table Prices
There is no single average price for a garden table because the products available vary considerably in size and construction.
At the lower end of the range, our Round Glass Garden Table is currently £16 excl. VAT. Compact aluminium tables start from £28 excl. VAT, while larger dining tables and picnic benches cost more.
The following indicates current prices across the range:
| Garden Table | Size Or Style | Price Excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Round Glass Garden Table | Compact round table | £16 |
| Aluminium Round Bolero Pedestal Table | 60cm round | From £28 |
| Dark Brown Wicker Garden Table | Wicker style | £35 |
| Square Stacking Aluminium Table | 70cm square | £42 |
| Round Stacking Aluminium Table | 70cm round | £45 |
| Durawood Outdoor Table | 80cm square | £65 |
| Polywood Garden Dining Table | 80cm round | £75 |
| Estoril Bistro Table | Choice of table tops | £80 |
| Wooden Picnic Bench | Six seater | £200 |
Prices and availability can change, particularly on promotional and clearance products, so check individual product pages for the latest information.
Materials and Price
Material is one of the biggest factors affecting an outdoor table’s price. It also determines the appearance, weight, maintenance requirements and suitability of the furniture for different environments.
Aluminium remains a particularly practical choice for cafés, pubs and restaurants. It is relatively lightweight, easy to reposition and well suited to outdoor seating areas where tables may need to be moved regularly.
Our 70cm Square Stacking Aluminium Table and 70cm Aluminium Round Stacking Table provide straightforward commercial options at £42 and £45 excl. VAT respectively.
Glass tables can provide a particularly economical choice for domestic patios, conservatories and smaller garden spaces, at £16 excl. VAT, the Round Glass Garden Table shows that creating a practical outdoor seating area doesn’t necessarily require a large budget.
Polywood and Durawood tables sit further up the price range and offer a contemporary alternative for garden and hospitality settings. The 80cm Square Durawood Outdoor Table is currently £65 excl. VAT, while the 80cm Round Polywood Garden Dining Table is £75 excl. VAT.
Size and Seating Capacity
Table size directly affects price, but it’s also worth considering seating capacity alongside the purchase cost.
A compact 60cm or 70cm table can work particularly well for two customers and is a popular choice for café terraces and smaller restaurant seating areas. An 80cm table provides more usable dining space and greater flexibility for larger groups.
For venues with substantial outdoor areas, communal seating can offer a different type of value. The Wooden Picnic Bench is currently £200 excl. VAT and seats six people around a single table.
Although its purchase price is considerably higher than a compact café table, the bench also provides all of the required seating. Comparing the cost per cover can therefore give commercial buyers a more meaningful picture than comparing table prices in isolation.
Commercial Garden Tables
A table used occasionally at home has very different requirements from one used throughout the day on a busy pub or restaurant terrace.
Commercial outdoor furniture may need to be moved several times during service, cleaned regularly and rearranged for different group sizes. Some venues also need to clear their outside seating every evening.
Durability matters, but so do weight, storage and flexibility. A slightly more expensive table can offer better value if its design better suits the venue’s everyday demands.
BE Furniture Sales supplies garden furniture for commercial and domestic use, allowing buyers to choose furniture according to both budget and the practical requirements of their space.
Stacking Garden Tables
Stacking capability is particularly useful for cafés, restaurants, pubs and event venues.
During the summer, an outdoor area might operate at full capacity every day. During quieter periods, you may need only part of that furniture. Stacking tables lets you store unused furniture more efficiently without taking up unnecessary floor space.
The 70cm Square Stacking Aluminium Table and 70cm Aluminium Round Stacking Table are useful examples for commercial environments where furniture layouts frequently change.
Stackable furniture can also help close an outdoor seating area faster, particularly where tables need to be brought inside overnight.
Pedestal Garden Tables
Pedestal tables remain popular in cafés, bistros and hospitality settings because the central base provides an uncluttered seating arrangement around the table.
The Aluminium Round Bolero Pedestal Table has a 60cm round top and is currently available from £28 excl. VAT.
Its compact footprint makes it particularly useful for two-person seating arrangements and smaller outdoor spaces. Several small tables can also offer greater layout flexibility than one large table because you can reposition or combine them to suit customer numbers.
Larger Outdoor Spaces
Furnishing a large pub garden, restaurant terrace, or hotel outdoor area doesn’t necessarily mean buying one table style in a single size.
Combining table sizes can often create a more flexible layout. Smaller tables can seat couples, while larger tables or picnic benches seat families and groups.
The Estoril Bistro Table offers a choice of table tops and is currently £80 excl. VAT. The 80cm Polywood Garden Dining Table and Durawood Outdoor Table provide further options for contemporary outdoor dining areas.
A mixed layout can also help commercial venues make better use of awkward corners and smaller areas that might not accommodate a conventional four-person table.
Tables or Complete Furniture Sets
If you already own suitable chairs, buying garden tables individually is usually the most straightforward option. It is also useful when you need to replace existing tables without changing an entire furniture scheme.
For a completely new seating area, compare the cost of individual tables and chairs with complete garden furniture sets.
A complete set includes the table and seating, making it easier to create a coordinated arrangement without selecting each component separately.
One of the newest options is the Sienna 3 Piece Folding Bistro Set, available in various colours for £60 excl. VAT. Its folding table and two chairs make it particularly useful for balconies, patios, small gardens and compact commercial seating areas.
For a more traditional café arrangement, the Aluminium Bistro Set with Square Pedestal Table and Two Chairs is currently £74 excl. VAT.
Garden Furniture Set Prices
The cost of a complete garden furniture set depends largely on the material, number of chairs and overall design. Current two-person sets start from £54 excl. VAT, while larger collections go further up the price range.
| Garden Furniture Set | Seating | Price Excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Rattan Garden Set | 2 | £54 |
| Folding Wooden Garden Bistro Set | 2 | £55 |
| Sienna 3 Piece Folding Bistro Set | 2 | £60 |
| Aluminium Bistro Set With Square Table | 2 | £74 |
| Brown Wicker Garden Furniture Set | 2 | £80 |
| Black Rattan Patio Set | 4 | £94 |
| Black Rattan Garden Set | 4 | £135 |
| Garden Aluminium Bistro Set | 4 | £140 |
| Solana Bistro Dining Sets | Various configurations | £240 |
The difference between an individual table and a complete set is particularly worth considering at the lower end of the price range. If you need both a table and seating, a complete bistro set can sometimes be the more economical choice.
Wooden Garden Furniture
Wood remains a popular choice for traditional gardens, pub gardens, country venues, and hospitality spaces that want a warmer, more natural look.
For smaller spaces, the Folding Wooden Garden Bistro Set includes a table and two chairs for £55 excl. VAT. The folding design also makes it easier to store the furniture when you don’t need it.
Teak provides another traditional option. Our Teak Garden Furniture Set with Two Folding Chairs and Square Table provides a coordinated three-piece arrangement. At the same time, a round teak patio furniture set is also available.
For pubs and larger outdoor areas, substantial wooden picnic benches offer a different solution by combining communal seating and table space in one piece.
Rattan and Wicker Furniture
Rattan and wicker furniture offers another option for buyers looking for practical outdoor seating with a more relaxed look.
The Dark Brown Wicker Garden Table is currently £35 excl. VAT and can be purchased separately, while complete two- and four-chair configurations are also available.
For two-person seating, the Brown Wicker Garden Furniture Set and Black Wicker Garden Furniture Set are both currently £80 excl. VAT.
For larger spaces, consider the Black Rattan Patio Set, which combines a square glass table with four chairs for £94 excl. VAT.
Budgeting for Commercial Seating
For cafés, pubs, restaurants, and hotels, it can be more useful to budget by the number of covers required rather than the number of tables.
Suppose an outdoor area needs to accommodate 40 customers. Filling it with two-person tables provides flexibility, but it may require more individual pieces of furniture. Larger tables and picnic benches can increase seating capacity while reducing the number of separate tables required.
A combination can often provide the best solution. Two-person tables can accommodate couples without wasting seats, while four-person tables and picnic benches provide options for families and larger groups.
It is also sensible to consider whether some tables can be pushed together during busy periods. Compact square tables can be particularly useful because they can operate independently or be combined to accommodate larger parties.
Storage and Seasonal Use
Storage can affect the real cost of outdoor furniture, particularly for businesses purchasing in quantity.
If tables need to be stored during winter or cleared from a terrace every evening, bulky furniture can require considerably more storage space and staff effort than stacking or folding alternatives.
Stacking aluminium tables are particularly practical in this situation. Folding sets such as the Sienna and wooden bistro ranges offer another solution when storage space is limited.
Domestic buyers can benefit from the same considerations. A folding bistro set can be a much more practical purchase for a small patio or balcony than a larger fixed dining table, even if the initial price differs little.
Value for Your Budget
The cheapest garden table isn’t automatically the best value, just as the most expensive table isn’t necessarily the right choice for every setting.
A domestic garden used mainly at weekends may have very different requirements from a café terrace operating seven days a week. A pub garden might prioritise seating capacity and robust construction, while a small restaurant terrace may prioritise compact dimensions and flexible layouts.
The best value comes from matching the furniture to the space and the way it will actually be used.
For commercial buyers, this means considering cost per cover, durability, storage and ease of handling alongside the initial purchase price. For home use, size, appearance, and available storage may matter more.
Buying Multiple Garden Tables
Purchasing larger quantities can change the economics of furnishing an outdoor area.
Rather than simply buying multiples of the same table, consider the complete layout first. Mixing compact tables with larger dining tables can provide greater flexibility and potentially use the available space better.
BE Furniture Sales can supply furniture for everything from a small café terrace to substantial hospitality and event requirements. Bulk buy discounts may also be available, so businesses purchasing larger quantities should contact BE Furniture Sales to discuss their requirements.
Buying Garden Tables From BE Furniture Sales
BE Furniture Sales supplies commercial and domestic garden furniture nationwide, with options for cafés, pubs, restaurants, hotels, event venues, gardens, patios and balconies.
Our current garden table range starts from £16 excl. VAT and includes glass tables, aluminium pedestal tables, stacking café tables, wicker designs, Polywood and Durawood dining tables, bistro tables and wooden picnic benches.
You can pair individual tables with existing seating or mix and match them with chairs from our wider outdoor furniture collection. Complete garden and bistro sets are also available for buyers looking for a ready-made seating arrangement.
Whether you need one table for a small garden or enough furniture for a large commercial outdoor area, the key is balancing purchase price, seating capacity, durability, and practical everyday use.
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