Depending upon the occasion, chaji is performed in the form of nodate (outdoor tea making) which uses the outdoors in place of the tea room and ryurei (table seated style) which uses tables and chairs.
趣向によって、屋外を茶室に見立てる野点（のだて）や、テーブル・椅子を用いる立礼（りゅうれい）の茶事も行われる。