Plan Your Birthday Seating in 3 Steps
Add your guest list
Import from Excel or type names in. Tag relationships (uni friends, work crew, family) so you can see who's who.
Build conversation-starter tables
One outgoing person with quieter guests. Don't seat three lawyers together. Your chattiest mate near the guest of honour.
Share and celebrate
Export PDFs for your venue or show the seating plan on a tablet at the entrance. Last-minute changes from your phone.
Birthday Party Seating Made Simple
Mix friend groups naturally
Tables that blend high school mates, work colleagues, and family without the awkward silences.
Kids table organisation
Group children by age with parent sight lines. Party stays fun, adults get their conversation.
Last-minute guest flexibility
Someone RSVPs at the last minute? Drag them onto a table. Changes sync across all devices.
Pricing that scales with your guest list
Pay once per year in GBP when you need more than 30 guests. No auto-renewal or surprise fees.
Pricing shown for United Kingdom.
Birthday Party Seating Questions
How many guests should I seat per table for a birthday party?
Round tables: 8-10 per table works well for conversation. Rectangular tables at casual venues: 6-8 keeps everyone engaged. Adjust to the venue's table sizes and the room.
Should I separate friend groups or mix them?
Mix them. Seat one outgoing person from each group together to get things going. Don't put all the high school mates at one table and all the work colleagues at another. Mixing makes better parties.
How do I organise a kids table without chaos?
Group kids by age range (5-8, 9-12, teens) rather than mixing all ages. Position the kids table where parents have line of sight but far enough that adult conversation isn't disrupted. Activities or colouring sheets help.
What if someone RSVPs at the last minute?
Add them with one click and drag them to a table with available seats. If you've shared a live link with the venue, they see the update. Handle it from your phone on party day.
Can I use this for surprise parties?
Share the live plan with your venue or party coordinator without showing the guest of honour. Do the arrangements privately, display the final chart on the day.