In almost every aspect of life, purchasing an off-the-shelf product comes with a level of uncertainty about its origins, quality, and long-term consistency. A product may look impressive on a website or perform well as a one-off sample, but the real test often comes when ordering at scale or returning to purchase the same product again months or even years later. True quality is not just about appearance, it is about consistency in the build, materials, finish and ongoing support behind the …
Are Cheaper Banqueting Tables Costing Your Venue More in the Long Run?
With increasing pressure on budgets, it’s no surprise that many venues are exploring lower-cost options when purchasing banqueting tables. At first glance, the difference in price can be compelling, especially when outfitting large spaces or replacing multiple units at once. However, when tables are used frequently across a wide range of events, the upfront saving doesn’t always translate into long-term value. In many cases, the true cost only becomes clear over time. The Hidden Costs …
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A Conversation with Burgess’ New Design Manager Diggory Rush
After nearly four decades with Burgess Furniture, Design Manager Peter Roth recently retired, marking the end of a remarkable chapter in the company’s design history. Peter’s influence can be seen across many of the products and innovations that have helped shape the Burgess range and reputation within the hospitality and events industry. As Burgess looks ahead to the next phase of design and product development, we’re pleased to welcome Diggory Rush as our new Design Manager. Diggory …
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Why Hospitality Furniture Storage Always Ends Up a Mess (And It’s Not Your Fault)
If you work in hospitality, there’s a good chance your furniture storage area started life neat, organised and full of good intentions. There was a system. A plan. Maybe even a team briefing about keeping it that way. And then… the busy season happened. Extra chairs were added “just in case”. Tables were moved for events. Seasonal furniture came and went. A few damaged items were kept aside to “deal with later”. Before long, the storage area became less of a system and more like …
Buying Banquet Chairs in Volume: What Hospitality Venues Should Consider Before Ordering 100 – 1000+ Chairs
When a venue begins talking about ordering 100, 500 or even 1,000+ banquet chairs, it’s never an impulse decision. Generally, it usually signals something bigger: High-volume orders bring a different set of challenges than buying smaller quantities, and the decisions made at these scales have long-term operational and financial considerations. Having worked with hotels, conference centres and event venues to supply banquet seating at various large volumes, there are many aspects that …
Why Hospitality Venues Are Rethinking Furniture Procurement and Moving Closer to the Manufacturer
If you’ve ever stood in an empty ballroom at 6am, staring at a stack of chairs that definitely didn’t look that wobbly when you purchased them, you’ll understand this. On paper, furniture procurement for hospitality venues sounds straightforward. Choose a style, place an order and then wait for delivery. In reality, it’s often where projects quietly unravel due to missed details, unclear communication, or furniture that looks great on day one but starts to struggle six months in. Over the …