5 Ideas For Festive Tables For Christmas 2025

Christmas is the season of gathering, feasting, and dazzling presentation.

Whether you're hosting a sophisticated corporate dinner, managing a bustling pub buffet, or catering a festive wedding, the table setting is the star of the show.

At Inn Supplies, we know that great presentation doesn't have to mean endless washing up. Our comprehensive range of high-quality food and drink packaging and disposable tableware can help you achieve five-star style with the convenience of disposables (or even reusables).

Here are five stunning table setting ideas for Christmas 2025.

1. The rustic eco-Christmas

The rustic aesthetic remains a firm favourite, focusing on natural textures and sustainable choices—perfect for an ethical Christmas event or a cosy market stall.

• The foundation: Start with banquet rolls for a simple, earthy base that is easy to dispose of at the end of the night.

• Tableware focus: Use our bagasse plates and bowls. Made from sugarcane fibre, they offer a rigid, premium feel and are fully compostable, aligning perfectly with an eco-conscious theme.

• Drinkware: Serve hot drinks in Kraft ripple cups, which provide a comfortable grip and excellent insulation, or use our bagasse soup containers for a rich, warming winter broth.

• The finish: Complete the look with natural wooden cutlery and simple green paper napkins.

2. The sleek and modern monochrome

For a sophisticated, high-end feel, strip back the traditional reds and greens and focus on a chic, dramatic monochrome palette—ideal for late-night bars, galleries, or upscale corporate functions.

• The foundation: Use crisp, white table coverings or opt for a bare dark wood surface to maximise contrast.

• Tableware focus: Choose our high-gloss white plates. They provide the sleek look of ceramics without the risk of breakage.

• Drinkware: Our black ripple cups for coffee and mulled drinks are essential here, alongside our premium, shatterproof black stemmed wine glasses for serving cold beverages or cocktails. The dark colour scheme is effortlessly elegant.

• The Finish: Fold or fan matching black napkins and use silver or metallic disposable cutlery to provide a modern, gleaming accent.

3. The classic festive glamour

Embrace the traditional spirit of Christmas with an opulent table dominated by rich colours and elegant, reflective surfaces.

• The Foundation: Use a deep red or bottle green banquet roll to anchor the setting.

• Tableware focus: Opt for sturdier heavy-duty plastic plates in classic white, providing a neutral backdrop for the feast.

• Drinkware: This is where you bring the sparkle! Use our crystal-clear plastic champagne flutes for bubbly, and complement them with disposable wine glasses or tumblers for water and spirits.

• The finish: Introduce bold red or festive-patterned napkins, paired with gold or silver metallic cutlery sets to give that essential festive shine and high-end feel.

4. The winter wonderland buffet

Perfect for large-scale catering, festive market stalls, or self-serve functions where speed and clarity are key. This theme uses cool tones to evoke a crisp, snowy scene.

• The foundation: White tablecloths and icy blue or silver accents are key.

• Tableware focus: Our standard white paper plates and biodegradable clamshell takeaway boxes are perfect for holding large servings of hot food and are highly efficient for fast-moving queues.

• Drinkware: Serve chilled festive punches or cocktails in our versatile clear plastic tumblers. For hot drinks, choose bright blue or classic white paper coffee cups with matching lids.

• The finish: Use transparent or white disposable cutlery and scatter silver confetti or faux snow sparingly down the centre of the table for a light, magical touch.

5. The street food festive fusion

For a fun, casual catering style—think food trucks, pop-ups, or relaxed communal dining. This theme prioritises convenience and easy handling.

• The foundation: Minimalist table settings with a focus on functional food packaging that doubles as the serving dish.

• Tableware focus: Feature our range of Kraft food trays and cardboard food boxes (like the No. 1 or No. 8 sizes) for serving everything from gourmet burgers to festive loaded fries. The customer eats directly from the container!

• Drinkware: Use red party cups (if appropriate for the vibe!) for soft drinks and beer, or our fully recyclable compostable paper cups for coffee-to-go.

• The finish: Provide napkins and sauce pots at self-serve stations. The key is to make the packaging vibrant, functional, and reflective of the casual, celebratory street food mood.

Inn Supplies is your leading supplier of food and drink packaging, offering fast delivery and high quality to help your business succeed this festive season. Order online today.