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Etiquette and tricky cases

Children’s table: yes or no?

A children’s table isn’t compulsory, but many families like it. It gives adults some freedom and children some fun, as long as it’s well thought out.

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Updated on October 29, 2026

Step by step

  1. Count the children

    Write down each one’s age. The youngest are usually better off with their parents; older ones prefer a table of their own.

  2. Choose the spot

    A table near the parents, but not right up against the dance floor or the kitchen door. That way you can see everything and nobody gets lost.

  3. Allow for an adult nearby

    Ask an adult, preferably a relative, to keep an eye on things. It could be an older cousin or an uncle.

  4. Adjust the menu

    Agree a children’s menu with the caterer and note it in the meal column, so it comes out right in the counts.

  5. Let Seatalia seat them

    In auto-seat, choose the “At the children’s table” option for children. The adults go on the other tables.

What age is the children’s table for?

There’s no fixed rule. Decide by each child’s age and temperament. Children who eat on their own and like being with others usually enjoy it; shyer or very small ones prefer their parents.

Frequently asked questions

What if only two children come?

It’s not worth a table just for them. Seat them with their parents or join them to the table of a cousin of the same age.

Does the children’s table count as seats?

Yes. The seats at that table count towards the total capacity, like any other.

Add the children’s table to your plan

The event template already comes with a children’s table that you can use or delete.

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