Outdoor dining becomes increasingly popular amongst customers as the weather turns warmer, presenting a unique opportunity for restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality venues, to attract and retain customers whilst increasing their revenue potential.

By expanding your seating area outdoors, you can accommodate more customers without overcrowding your indoor space providing an enjoyable dining experience for your customers. This in itself will improve your brand reputation and help you establish a loyal customer base, who will be more likely to return in the colder months, whilst promoting great online reviews.

Duni offers a wide range of durable and weatherproof products to help you make full use of your terraces, rooftops, and outdoor dining spaces - with innovative and convenient products including cutlery pockets, placemats, table covers and ambience-setting LEDs.

What is the difference between water-repellent and water-resistant?

Water-repellent refers to material or a product that can resist water to a certain extent, causing it to bead and roll off the surface so, that it can be easily wiped away without damaging the material underneath. Water-resistant refers to a product's ability to resist water to a higher degree, the material can withstand more prolonged exposure to water, making it perfect for outdoor dining and dealing with the unpredictable British weather.

What are the advantages of coordinating your indoor table settings with your outdoor table settings?

Creating cohesive table settings that work in both your indoor and outdoor dining spaces has numerous advantages to your business. By using the same tableware and decor in both indoor and outdoor settings you can streamline your operations and save money on supplies, sourcing everything from the same supplier.

At the same time, you can reinforce your brand identity and aesthetic with a consistent look. We offer many premium products that can be used both indoors and outdoors including water-resistant placemats and table covers, weatherproof LEDs and convenient cutlery pockets.

How much space do I need for outdoor dining?

Providing outdoor dining is an excellent way for both restaurants and hotels to attract more customers and increase their revenue. However, it is essential to have enough space to accommodate your guests comfortably or you risk adversely affecting your customer reviews and business - so how much outdoor dining space do you need?

The amount of outdoor space required will vary depending on the size of your business and the number of guests you intend to serve. The general rule of thumb is to have enough outdoor space to accommodate at least 50% of your indoor capacity.

For restaurants, this works out to be at least 5-10 square feet of outdoor space per customer. For example, if your restaurant can seat 50 people indoors, you would need at least 250-500 square feet outdoors. Hotels may require larger spaces as they tend to cater to bigger customer groups at with events such as weddings, conferences, and banquets. In this case, they would be looking at 100 square feet per person.