Cul-de-sacs are perfect for neighbor nights: kids ride bikes, aunties talk story, and grills go nonstop. Keep it tidy with shared shade, split beverage lines, and a simple power plan. This guide outlines counts, three street-safe layouts, and a friendly timeline. We’ll reference A & B Party Rentals for pop-ups, banquets, folding chairs, cocktail rounds, linens, string lights, cord covers, and trash stations.
Quantities (Seats for 60–70%)
- Shade: 10’×10’ pop-ups chained in a row; weight every leg (no stakes on asphalt).
- Tables: Banquets for potluck + cocktail rounds for standers.
- Chairs: Perimeter seating; +10% buffer.
- Lighting: String lights hung between pop-ups; task lights at food.
Layouts (40, 80, 120 Guests)
Layout A: 40 Guests
- Two pop-ups over potluck; cocktail rounds central; chairs at curb.
- Single beverage table; trash with lids near end of row.
Layout B: 80 Guests
- Four pop-ups making a shaded lane; dual buffet lines same direction.
- Two drink points (water/tea split) at opposite ends.
Layout C: 120 Guests
- Six pop-ups; 4’ pedestrian aisle; mic corner for quick mahalo.
- One cord route only with covers; announce quiet hours.
Food & Safety
Full-lid chafers, labeled allergens, and cooler rotation (one open, one chilling). Keep bikes clear of cord path. A & B Party Rentals provides weighted bases, cord covers, and lantern kits ideal for street setups.
Timeline (3 Weeks → Pickup)
- 3 Weeks: Poll neighbors; estimate headcount; share street photos with rental rep.
- 2 Weeks: Reserve pop-ups, tables/chairs, linens, lights, dispensers/chafers, trash stations.
- 1 Week: Assign roles (setup, grill, buffet, beverage, trash, photo).
- 2–3 Days: Confirm delivery windows and parking; chalk cord path.
- Day-Of: Set shade first; lights second; food last. Post quiet hours.
- After: Bag linens dry; stack rentals curbside; quick street sweep.
Sample Rental List (80 Guests)
- 4–5× 10’×10’ pop-ups with weights
- 8–10× 6’ banquets + 2× buffet + 1× drinks
- 60–80 chairs + 8–10 extra
- 10–12 linens + spares; 3–4 cocktail rounds + fitted linens
- String lights (200 ft), 2–3 task lights, cord covers
- 3–4 beverage dispensers, ice tubs, chafers, serving utensils
- Trash/recycle cans with lids, liners; backdrop frame + weighted bases
Neighbor night on the calendar? A & B Party Rentals will bundle street-smart shade, tables, and lighting for Royal Kunia.