Canteen, Café &
Breakout Furniture
Give Your Team Space to Recharge
Time away from the desk matters. Giving your team a comfortable, welcoming place to step away for half an hour makes a measurable difference to how the rest of the day goes.
We supply stylish, practical and hard-wearing furniture designed specifically for staff canteens, cafés and breakout areas — from café tables and durable seating to informal soft furniture that encourages conversation.
Whether you’re furnishing a small staff kitchen or creating a dedicated café-style breakout space, our range offers flexible solutions to suit your workplace, your space and your budget.
from concept
to completion
Why Choose Our
Canteen & Breakout Furniture?
Built for Daily Use: Canteen and breakout furniture takes far more punishment than desk furniture. Everything we supply is specified for commercial use, with wipe-clean surfaces, robust frames and finishes that survive spills, scrapes and constant movement.
Flexible & Reconfigurable: Many workplaces need one space to do several jobs. Folding tables, stacking chairs and modular seating let the same room work as a canteen at lunch, a meeting space in the afternoon and a presentation area when needed.
Comfort That Encourages Breaks: There’s no point providing a break area people don’t use. We help you choose seating that’s genuinely comfortable to sit in for twenty minutes, not just furniture that fills the floor plan.
Acoustic Considerations: Hard surfaces and high ceilings make canteens loud, which stops people relaxing in them. We can specify acoustic seating, booths and screening that bring the noise down to a level where conversation is easy.
Space Planning Included: We measure your space and plan the layout free of charge, working out how many people you can seat comfortably and how circulation works at peak times — before you commit to anything.
Why Choose Us?
Comprehensive Range
From practical canteen tables to café-style seating and soft breakout furniture, we offer a wide range to suit every need, style and budget. Whatever your vision for your break space, we have the options to bring it to life.
Customisation
Our canteen and breakout furniture is available in a wide choice of finishes, fabrics and configurations, so the space fits both your building and your brand rather than looking like a generic staff room.
Quick Turnaround & Installation
For those on a tight timeline, our quick delivery range offers practical solutions that can be installed quickly and efficiently by our own fitters.
Expert Consultation & Support
Our team of trained professionals is dedicated to helping you choose the right furniture for your break space. From layout planning to material selection, we provide expert advice to ensure your canteen or breakout area meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.
Ready to transform your staff break space? Visit our showroom in Bury St. Edmunds to see our full range of canteen, café and breakout furniture, or contact us today to discuss your requirements, request a quote, or schedule a consultation.
Visit our Showroom in Bury St Edmunds
Canteen and breakout furniture is worth sitting in before you buy. We invite you to visit our showroom in Bury St. Edmunds to try the seating, see the finishes in person and get a proper sense of scale.
Our expert staff will be on hand to guide you through the selection process, answer any questions, and provide personalised advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What furniture do I need for a staff canteen?
A staff canteen typically needs durable tables, comfortable seating and enough space to move around at busy times. Most workplaces combine standard canteen tables and chairs with café-style high tables or soft seating, so staff can choose between a quick lunch and a longer break. Browse our café and conference collection brochure for ideas, or talk to our Bury St Edmunds team about the right mix for your headcount.
What is the difference between canteen furniture and breakout furniture?
Canteen furniture is designed for eating, so it prioritises durable, wipe-clean tables and upright seating. Breakout furniture is designed for relaxing and informal conversation, using sofas, tub chairs, low tables and booths, which you’ll find in our dynamic work and meeting places range. Many Suffolk offices combine both, with a dining zone and a softer breakout zone alongside it.
Do employers have to provide somewhere for staff to eat?
Yes. Under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, employers must provide suitable rest facilities, and suitable facilities to eat meals where meals are regularly eaten in the workplace. That does not have to mean a full canteen, but staff need somewhere clean and appropriate to sit and eat away from their workstations.
How much space do I need for a staff canteen?
As a rough starting point, allow around 1.2 to 1.5 square metres per seated person, including space to walk between tables. The right figure depends on table style, how many people eat at once and where the kitchen sits. Our office design and fit-out team offers free space planning for businesses across Bury St Edmunds and Suffolk to work out exactly what fits.
What is the most durable table surface for a canteen?
High-pressure laminate (HPL) is the most popular choice for canteen tables because it resists scratches, heat and stains and is easy to wipe clean. Compact laminate is tougher still and handles moisture well. Solid wood and veneer look warmer but need more care, and when tables do wear, our furniture repair and refurbishment service can extend their life.
Do you supply canteen furniture to businesses in Bury St. Edmunds and Suffolk?
Can I see your canteen and breakout furniture before I buy?
Yes. Visit our showroom in Bury St Edmunds to try the seating, see finishes and fabrics in person and talk through your plans with our team. It’s a short drive from anywhere in Suffolk. You can also check our showroom clearance stock for ex-display pieces available quickly, or contact us to book a visit.
