About HCF Contract Furniture

Q: Do you manufacture in the UK?

We work with UK manufacturing partners and specialist suppliers to produce made-to-order seating and contract furniture tailored to your project.

Q: Do you have minimum order quantities?

As a trade supplier, we typically work on project-based orders rather than single domestic pieces. If you’re unsure, just get in touch with your requirements.

Q: Do you work on multi-site or phased rollouts?

Yes – we regularly support multi-site brands and phased refurbishments, ensuring consistency in design, specification and pricing across each location.

HCF Contract Furniture is a UK-based, trade-only supplier of booth & banquette seating, acoustic meeting pods, chairs, tables and contract furniture for restaurants, bars, cafés, hotels, schools, offices and leisure venues.

Since 1990, we’ve been helping designers, contractors and venue owners create comfortable, durable and design-led spaces with furniture that’s built for daily commercial use.

Who We Are

HCF Contract Furniture is a family-run contract furniture specialist with decades of experience supplying the hospitality, education and workplace sectors. We design, manufacture and source booths & banquette seating, meeting podsand loose furniture for trade customers across the UK, combining in-house expertise with trusted UK manufacturing partners.

Our focus is simple:

To provide reliable, well-made furniture that looks great, performs in busy environments and arrives on site when you need it.

Trade-Only Contract Furniture Specialists

We supply exclusively to the trade – including interior designers, fit-out contractors, architects, joinery firms and venue owners. That means:

Contract-grade specifications as standard
Clear, project-based pricing
Support with layouts, specifications and finishes
Consistency across multi-room and multi-site rollouts

Whether you’re outfitting a single independent restaurant or a national chain, we’re set up to support trade projects of all sizes.

UK-Based, Supplying Nationwide

From our UK base, we supply furniture to projects throughout England, Scotland and Wales, working closely with shopfitters, contractors and end clients.

We understand the realities of site programmes, snagging and handover – and we know how important it is that seating and tables arrive on time, to spec, and ready to install.

What We Do

We design, manufacture and source fitted and loose contract furniture for commercial interiors, with a core focus on:

Booth & Banquette Seating

Booth and banquette seating is at the heart of what we do.

We produce:

Straight and curved runs
Back-to-back booths
Corner units and horseshoe configurations
Standard height and high-back seating
Built-in storage and plinth options

Each project is made-to-order, with your choice of dimensions, fabrics, foams, plinth finishes and detailing. Our booths are engineered for comfort, durability and ease of installation on site.

Acoustic & Privacy Pods

Our meeting pods, acoustic booths and privacy seating help to carve quiet, focused spaces out of open-plan environments.

We manufacture:

Meeting pods for offices and schools
Study booths and library pods
High-back and extra-high seating for acoustic comfort

These are ideal for one-to-one meetings, group work, focus time and quiet calls, where noise and privacy need more control.

Chairs, Stools, Tables & Outdoor Furniture

Beyond booths and pods, we supply a full range of chairs, stools, table tops, table bases and outdoor furniture, allowing you to source coordinated schemes from a single supplier.

Many of our loose furniture ranges can be specified to match or complement our booth and banquette designs, creating a consistent look across your entire venue.

Sectors We Serve

We work across a wide range of commercial interiors, including:

Restaurants, cafés & casual dining
Bars, clubs & late-night venues
Hotels & hotel F&B spaces
Schools, colleges & universities
Offices & coworking spaces
Golf clubs & sports clubs
Leisure, visitor attractions & member clubs

Our experience across these sectors means we understand different usage patterns, durability requirements and aesthetic expectations – and can guide you towards the right specifications for each project.

Our Design & Manufacturing Process

We aim to make the process simple and predictable for busy trade customers.

1. Browse Our Collection & Share Your Brief

Start by exploring our ranges of booths, banquettes, pods, tables and chairs, or send us your own concept.

Floorplans or simple sketches
Inspiration images or moodboards
Any technical requirements (power, access, storage, etc.)

From there, we’ll discuss options, dimensions and finishes.

2. Design, Detailing & Specification

We’ll refine your ideas into workable, buildable seating and furniture solutions, advising on:

Frame construction and foam density
Fabric and vinyl choices (including Crib 5 / contract options)
Plinth, leg and table finishes
Access to site and installation considerations

For larger or more complex projects, we can work alongside your designer, contractor or project manager to ensure everything is aligned.

3. Manufacture, Delivery & Aftercare

Once approved, your furniture goes into production in our Essex factory. We:

Manufacture to agreed drawings/specifications
Coordinate delivery to site
Provide guidance on installation, care and maintenance

Because we focus on long-term relationships, we’re here to support future phases, repeat orders and multi-site rollouts.

Craftsmanship, Quality & Compliance

Every piece of furniture we supply is designed for contract use in busy commercial spaces – not just for domestic environments.

Built for Contract Environments

Robust internal frames
High-density foams suitable for heavy use
Strong fixings and construction methods
Easy-access designs where maintenance is required

Our aim is to produce furniture that looks good on day one and still performs years later.

Fabrics, Fire Safety & Regulations

We work with Crib 5 contract fabrics, vinyls and faux leathers suitable for hospitality, education and office use, and we always keep UK fire regulations in mind when specifying seating.

Where required, we can work to particular performance, cleaning or infection-control standards, especially in education and workplace environments.

Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing

We recognise that more and more clients are focused on sustainability, longevity and responsible sourcing.

Where possible, we:

Prioritise durable, repairable furniture over throwaway replacements
Work with suppliers who invest in quality materials and responsible processes
Support designs that make the best use of space, reducing waste

If your project has specific sustainability targets, we’ll work with you to align fabric, frame and top choices with those goals.

Our Projects & Clients

Over the years, we’ve supplied furniture to:

Independent restaurants and family-run venues
National hospitality and leisure brands
Schools, academies, colleges and universities
Office fit-out and workplace design projects
Golf and sports clubs across the UK

This is the perfect place to show client logos and project photos – letting visitors see the range of environments we work in.

What Our Customers Say

Steve Prashad - Director

SAMA Bankside

HCF have been brilliant to work with from ordering to completion. The booths we ordered were beautifully made with an excellent luxurious fabric finish which the MD Mike advised on extensively and helped us in our choice of fabric. The staff know what they’re talking about, are very professional and are so easy to deal with even when we made quite a few changes throughout the process. Having shopped around for our 4 booths we found their prices were also excellent and extremely competitive. I would recommend HCF as they deliver what they promise. Great easy process from start to finish plus the customers love our booths and we’ve had many nice comments about them. Thank you HCF, I look forward to my next order with you in the future”

Chris Cornhill - Facilities Manager

Wildern School

As a school it was important for us to have furniture which was the best possible quality and we are very happy with the look and quality of furniture supplied. HCF were able to put us in touch with a local school who already had the furniture we were proposing which was really helpful. We were also put in contact with the fabric manufacturers to discuss a suitable material which would be able to cope with a school environment with samples being supplied for the various options. Despite our order being placed relatively late HCF took on board our requirement to have the furniture delivered and installed by September which they achieved with no issues. From initial contact to delivery we received a very professional service from HCF and with only basic specification and room sizes provided by us they were able to provide an accurate design idea / plan to ensure space was utilised to maximum effect. All correspondence from us was answered by them promptly and accurately, which much of their competition failed to do. Dealing with HCF was a pleasant experience and I would definitely recommend them and their furniture to anyone.”

Chris Fox - Owner

Prego Restaurant

I wanted to revamp my restaurant and introduce some of the popular booth seating seen in many restaurants these days. It was imperative to me that I found a supplier who would provide good value alongside an excellent product and it all to be delivered in a timely manner. HCF delivered on all 3 of my criteria. From start to finish I found them easy and professional to work with. Mike invited me down to their workshop where I looked around their workshops and I got to inspect lots of finished furniture. This gave me the confidence to use HCF. I was working to a very tight time schedule for my revamp and HCF delivered exactly when they said they would. The feedback from customers since the revamp has been excellent and I am now considering revamping other areas of my restaurant. Whilst I haven’t yet decided what I will do I have already decided that HCF will be providing the furniture!

Jeya Lachani

London Turkish Restaurant

After visiting various manufacturers of banquette and booth seating it became clear that we had to go with HCF contract furniture for their quality and price, They did an excellent job, delivered exactly on schedule, provided a great service at a very competitive price and top quality workmanship, We are delighted with the booths and banquette seating and have had many compliments/comments on how good the furniture looks. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and would use them again for any future work.

Matt Lewis - Director

The Pavilion London

HCF Contract Furniture gave me the confidence to order what they suggested once I showed them my floor plan. I sent the plan to various manufacturers, but only HCF could design what I was looking for. Brilliant from start to finish. We visited their factory to see what we were ordering, their quality is superb. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Ken Bird - Chairman

Exelsior Club Aldershot

Just wanted to say thank you for your very satisfactory work. Also praise your workers everyone who touched base with them stated that they were very courteous, helpful and professional – a credit to HCF! Great job – the club looks much better. Membership is increasing as a result.

Shelley Hawkins - HR/Office Manager

TPP Recruitment

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and your team. You have been amazing throughout the whole ordering process for our diner furniture. We came to you just a few weeks ago in a dilemma after we were let down by our design/refit company and you pulled strings to make sure that we were able to pull off our refit. You kept us informed every moment of the way and your furniture arrived exactly when promised and was beautifully made. Even the delivery drivers were excellent calling us to keep us posted as to when to expect delivery which was exactly when you promised it would be.

Paula Rickaby - Administrative Officer

Lakeside School

Our pupils absolutely LOVE the furniture – it has completely transformed the dining area of their kitchen – thank you.

Juliet

RME Services Ltd

I have been meaning to send you a photo of our diner ever since we first set it up last year after all your help with the ordering of the booths and tables. So here is! Many thanks again – we often get lots of compliments and are asked who we bought the booths from so I have passed on your details a number of times – to someone just now in fact, which is what made me think of emailing you!

Meet the Team

HCF Contract Furniture is a family-run business, bringing together hands-on industry experience, design knowledge and practical project support.

From initial enquiry through to delivery, you’ll speak to real people who understand the challenges of fit-outs, refurbishments and live venues – and who are committed to making the furniture side of your project run smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you only supply to trade customers?

Yes – we specialise in supplying trade and commercial clients, including designers, contractors, venue owners and facilities teams. For any domestic booth seating enquiries, please visit The Booth Company. Or contact them via email.

Do you manufacture in the UK?

We work with UK manufacturing partners and specialist suppliers to produce made-to-order seating and contract furniture tailored to your project.

Can you help with design and layouts?

Absolutely. We can review your floorplans or sketches and suggest booth layouts, pod configurations and furniture selections that make the best use of your space.

Do you have minimum order quantities?

As a trade supplier, we typically work on project-based orders rather than single domestic pieces. If you’re unsure, just get in touch with your requirements.

Do you work on multi-site or phased rollouts?

Yes – we regularly support multi-site brands and phased refurbishments, ensuring consistency in design, specification and pricing across each location.

Delivery & Installation

We deliver nationwide using trusted couriers and offer optional two-man delivery and full installation services. Items arrive protected and clearly labelled for easy placement.

Aftercare & Maintenance

Wipe clean with warm soapy water and avoid harsh chemicals. We also offer a full re-upholstery and refurbishment service to extend the lifespan of your seating.

Ready to Start Your Project

If you’re planning a new venue, refurbishment or multi-site rollout, we’d love to discuss your furniture requirements.

Send us your plans, ideas or a simple brief, and we’ll come back with suggestions, pricing and lead-time guidance.