Great Albion Furniture supplies cafe tables to UK coffee shops, bistros and casual dining sites, with complete tables from £80 and separate bases and tops for venues replacing part of an existing set. Finishes run from MDF laminate to marble effect, plus folding HDPE models for event use. Filter by finish and shape below, or send your floor plan for a trade quote
Barcelona Marble Dining Table
Price range: £140.00 through £220.00
Black Forest Marble Table
Price range: £240.00 through £310.00
Black Marble Effect Table
Price range: £110.00 through £150.00
Black Marble Effect Table Top
Price range: £55.00 through £75.00
Black Rain Marble Table
Price range: £140.00 through £220.00
Blue Bell Marble Table
Price range: £130.00 through £220.00
Blue Forest Marble Table
Price range: £150.00 through £250.00
Blue Marble Dining Table
Price range: £210.00 through £290.00
Charcoal Black MDF Square Table
Price range: £99.00 through £129.00
Dark Brown Commercial Table Top
Price range: £55.00 through £75.00
Dark Brown Wood Effect Table
Price range: £110.00 through £150.00
Dark Walnut MDF Table
Price range: £99.00 through £129.00How to size cafe tables around your covers
Size is set by the covers you need per square metre, not by the look of the table. Get it wrong and either guests eat with their elbows together or you lose a table's worth of revenue from the room.
Two people need roughly 600mm of usable surface between them, and four need around 800mm. Working sizes for a commercial floor:
- 600mm square or round — two covers, tight, suits a takeaway-led coffee shop where dwell time is short
- 700mm square or round — two covers comfortably, four at a push for drinks only
- 800mm square or round — four covers for food service
- 1200 x 700mm rectangle — four covers, and the shape that packs best against a wall run
- 1400 x 800mm rectangle — six covers
Round tops seat awkward numbers more gracefully and are safer in tight aisles because there are no corners at hip height. Square and rectangular tops push together for groups, which matters if you take bookings.
Height follows the seat you have already chosen, so confirm the chair before the table.
Complete table, or a base and top bought separately?
Both routes are on this page, and the pricing decides it for most buyers.
A complete table starts at £80 and most MDF models sit at £99. Buying the parts separately, a top runs £50 to £55 and a base £65 to £99, so the pair lands between £115 and £154. For a new fit-out, complete tables are the cheaper route and arrive matched.
Separate parts earn their place in three situations: replacing a damaged top on bases you already own, matching a new top to an existing base finish, or pairing a heavier designer base with a specific top for a feature area. Browse the table tops and commercial table bases separately, and check the base's maximum top size before ordering, since an oversized top on an undersized base tips.
Bases, tops and folding models compared
| Item | From | Suits | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDF laminate complete table | £99 | Daily coffee-shop service | Edge wear over time |
| Marble-effect complete table | £80 (most £130–£160) | Interior-led venues, feature areas | Water marks if left wet |
| Wood-effect and patchwork tables | £110 | Rustic and industrial interiors | Finish match across a batch |
| Table top only | £50 | Replacing a damaged surface | Base's maximum top size |
| Single column base | £65 | Tops up to around 700mm | Floor levelling on tiles |
| Double column base | £80 | Rectangular tops from 1200mm | Legroom at the centre seats |
| Designer base (hour-glass, conical) | £99 | Feature and window tables | Footprint in tight aisles |
| Folding HDPE table | £84.95 | Functions and overflow seating | Not built for daily service |
| Round banqueting table | £599 | Private dining and events | Storage space when not in use |
Prices as listed on 30 August 2026.
Choosing a finish for a working floor
MDF laminate tops take daily wiping and cost the least to replace, which suits a site where cups and cutlery hit the surface all day. Marble-effect tops read as a step up and photograph well, so they earn their price in a venue selling itself on interior; they also show water rings more readily and need drying rather than leaving wet. HDPE folding models are built for functions and overflow seating rather than daily service, and they store flat against a wall between uses.
Anything going outside needs to be specified for it. Powder-coated and cast metal bases handle a covered terrace; laminate tops do not belong in standing rain, and a light base will move in wind once the table is empty.
Ordering, delivery and volume pricing
Prices shown are per unit as listed on 30 August 2026, with size and finish options priced per variant. Send your cover count, table heights and the shapes you need, and Great Albion Furniture will quote against current stock.
FAQ
What size cafe table seats four people?
An 800mm square or 800mm round top seats four for food service, allowing roughly 200mm of table edge each with room for plates. A 1200 x 700mm rectangle seats the same four and sits tighter against a wall run. A 700mm top will take four for drinks only.
Can I buy a table top and base separately?
Yes, tops are listed from £50 and bases from £65. For a new fit-out a complete table is usually cheaper, since a matched pair of parts costs £115 to £154 against £99 for most complete MDF models. Separate parts make sense when replacing a damaged top or matching bases you already own.
What is the standard height for a cafe table?
Standard dining height is around 760mm, which pairs with a 450mm chair seat height. Counter height is around 900mm and poseur height around 1100mm, and both need stools rather than chairs. Low or coffee height sits near 480mm for lounge seating.
Which tables can be used outdoors?
Metal bases with a powder-coated or cast finish handle covered outdoor use; laminate tops are indoor products unless the product page states otherwise. Confirm the specification per model before ordering for a terrace.