The Buffet Setup Guide
This guide from Plinths New York (plinthsny.com) puts our buffet setup articles in one place, for caterers, event stylists, hotels and venues planning a display. Start with why height matters, then work through layout, how many risers you need for your guest count, materials, and setups for weddings, hotel breakfasts and live stations.
When you are ready to build your table, the links below go straight to the collections.
The guides
Why Buffet Risers Are a Game Changer for Caterers and HostsHow to Create Height on a Buffet Table: A Caterer's GuideHow to Set Up a Professional Catering Buffet DisplayHow Many Display Risers Do I Need? A Size Guide by Guest Count
Grazing Table Setup Tips Using Acrylic Risers and Buffet Stands
The Best Chafing Dish Setups for Elegant Buffets and Grazing TablesWedding Dessert Table Ideas: A Caterer's Display Guide
Hotel Breakfast Buffet Setup: A Daily Service Playbook
Action Station and Live Station Buffet Ideas for CaterersAcrylic vs Glass vs Wood Display Risers: Which Is Best for Catering?
Cheap Cube Risers vs Professional Display Systems: What Caterers Actually NeedBest Buffet Risers for Catering in 2026: A Caterer's Honest Buyer's GuideShop the setups
Questions
Why use risers on a buffet table?
Risers give one table several heights. Dishes at the back sit higher than dishes at the front, so guests see the whole spread from the start of the line, and you fit more dishes on the same table.
How many risers do I need for my event?
It depends on your guest count and how many dishes you serve. Our guide on how many display risers you need works through it by guest count.
Should I choose acrylic, glass or wood risers?
Our acrylic risers are food-safe, lightweight and stackable for transport. Our comparison guide sets acrylic, glass and wood side by side for catering use.
Do your risers come with a warranty?
Yes. Our riser sets carry a 3-year professional warranty when you register within 30 days of purchase.
Is shipping free?
Orders over $1,000 ship free to the 48 contiguous United States. Below that, shipping is calculated at checkout. Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. territories are not eligible for free shipping.