How Many Chairs Do You Need for 100 Guests? Lagos Event Guide
Trying to figure out chair and table rental quantities for your Lagos event? Our simple guide tells you exactly what to order � and what most people forget.
03 June 2026 · Mamijojo Cuisine & RentalsChair and Table Rental Guide for Lagos Events
One of the most common questions we get at Mamijojo Cuisine & Rentals is: "How many chairs do I need?" It sounds simple, but getting the number wrong means either scrambling for extra chairs on event day or paying for 50 chairs that sit unused.
The Simple Formula
For a seated dining event: order the exact number of confirmed guests plus 10% extra (for unexpected guests and breakage contingency). For a cocktail/standing event: you only need 60�70% of your guest count in chairs.
For 100 Guests You Need:
Seated dinner: 110 chairs (100 + 10% buffer). Cocktail party: 65�70 chairs. Round tables seating 8: 13 tables. Rectangular tables seating 10: 10�11 tables.
What About Canopies?
A standard 10x10 canopy covers approximately 20�25 seated guests. For 100 guests you would typically need 4�5 canopies for outdoor coverage.
Book Your Rentals Early
In Lagos, peak event season (December, Easter, and end of year) sees rental stock deplete fast. Book your chairs, tables, and canopies at least 4�6 weeks in advance. Get a rental quote from Mamijojo today.
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