Gopak

The Gopak Contour is a folding trestle-style table designed for environments where seating arrangements need to be set up and cleared down quickly. The 6ft version provides a generous working length for dining layouts, buffet service, or general event use, while still folding flat for storage. The top is finished in an oak high-pressure laminate, which gives a presentable appearance without the weight or maintenance demands of real wood.

At 12kg, this table is light enough for one person to handle comfortably, which matters in busy dining halls and function rooms where staff are setting up under time pressure. The aluminium frame is robust for its weight class and resists the knocks and general wear that come with regular folding and unfolding in a catering environment. The laminate surface wipes clean easily and holds up well against light food and drink spillage.

This table is commonly used in:

• School and college dining halls where tables are stored between sittings
• Village halls, community centres, and sports clubs with occasional catering
• Conference and event venues needing flexible table layouts
• Youth organisations and similar settings requiring portable, storable furniture

It is worth noting that this is a light-to-medium duty table. It suits regular but managed use rather than heavy commercial environments where tables remain deployed continuously or bear significant static loads. For sites needing something more substantial, heavier-duty folding table options are available.

No installation is required — the legs unfold and lock into position. Storage space is the main practical consideration, as multiple 6ft tables need a clear, dry area when folded. The laminate surface should not be used with direct heat sources such as chafing dishes without appropriate protection.

If you are equipping a dining room, event space, or multi-use hall and are unsure about quantities or table sizes for your layout, the team is happy to help you work through the options before you order.

The Gopak Contour is a lightweight folding table designed for commercial and hospitality use where portable, easy-to-store furniture is a practical necessity. Constructed with an aluminium frame and a wipe-clean laminated beech-effect top, it folds flat when not in use, making it straightforward to stack and store in limited back-of-house space.

In operational terms, this table is commonly used for buffet service, event catering, hospitality suites, conference facilities, and temporary food service setups. It handles everyday service demands well — it is not a heavy-duty preparation surface, but for front-of-house service, display, or event use it is a reliable, practical choice that gets set up and cleared away quickly.

The practical advantages for busy catering operations include:

• Folds flat, allowing multiple tables to be stored efficiently in a compact space
• Aluminium frame keeps the overall weight low, making it easy for one person to carry and position
• Laminated top wipes clean quickly between uses
• Suitable for both indoor and covered outdoor hospitality settings
• Available in a range of sizes and finishes to match existing venue furniture

There are no significant installation requirements — these tables are freestanding and require no fixings or utilities. They are best suited to venues with regular setup and breakdown requirements, such as event caterers, hotels, sports clubs, and education sites. For operations needing a fixed, heavy-duty prep surface, a stainless steel preparation table would be the more appropriate choice.

If you are equipping a venue with multiple tables or need to match an existing configuration, our team are happy to help you work out the right sizes and quantities before you order.

The Gopak Contour is a lightweight folding table designed for practical use in catering, hospitality, and event settings. Built on an aluminium frame with a laminated beech-finish top, it folds flat in one action, making it straightforward to store between uses or transport between venues. The 4ft length gives a useful working or serving surface without being unwieldy for a single person to handle.

In catering environments, these tables are commonly used for buffet service, prep overflow, event and function layouts, and temporary service stations. The laminated top wipes down cleanly, which matters in food service settings where hygiene standards apply. The aluminium construction keeps the overall weight low enough that staff can set up and break down a full room layout without it becoming a physical task.

• Folds flat for compact storage and straightforward transport between locations
• Wipe-clean laminate surface suits food service and catering hygiene requirements
• Aluminium frame keeps weight manageable for single-person handling
• Suitable for buffet lines, event layouts, and temporary prep or service stations
• Available in a range of sizes and colour finishes to suit different settings

There are no special installation requirements — these tables are free-standing and require no fixings or assembly beyond unfolding. They are not rated for heavy-duty industrial use, so operators who need permanent heavy-load prep surfaces should consider fixed stainless steel benching. For lighter-duty, flexible, or mobile use, the Contour range is a practical and well-proven choice.

If you are equipping a function room, setting up a mobile catering operation, or need flexible additional surface capacity, the team is happy to help you work out the right quantity and size for your layout.