The problem
Your dining table seats 8, and 22 people are coming.
How we help
We'll add a second table or a long banquet table plus matching chairs, sized to fit your dining room or living room.
Chicago & suburbs · Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving
Extra seats for Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving
We rent tables and chairs for Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving dinners across Chicago and the suburbs, so your dining room can seat 12, 20 or 40 without borrowed folding chairs. Tell us your headcount and we'll work out the tables, chairs and linens for your room. Request a quote with your date.
Seating math
- 8 ft table
- Seats 8 along the sides, or 10 with chairs on the ends
- Table width
- Plan 20-24 inches of table edge per guest
- Extra chairs
- Add 2-3 for a kids table or last-minute guests
- Buffet line
- Keep a few feet clear in front for guests to circulate
What usually goes wrong
Common seating problems and fixes
The problem
Borrowed card-table chairs don't match and wobble.
How we help
A single stackable style like the garden folding or bentwood chair keeps the whole table looking planned.
The problem
Friendsgiving guest count keeps changing as people RSVP.
How we help
We'll quote a working number with a small buffer and tell you the latest date you can adjust it before delivery.
The problem
You want the table set up a day or two before, not the morning of.
How we help
We'll plan an early-week drop-off and a pickup after the weekend so the table is ready whenever you host.
Our picks
Chairs we'd choose for thanksgiving & friendsgiving
Our most affordable stackable chair, easy to set around a long table and just as easy to clear away after.
A warmer, café-style look for a dinner table that feels a bit more dressed up.
Sturdy wood seating that suits a rustic or farmhouse table setting.
Planning notes
The week of Thanksgiving, Chicago-area homes fill past their usual seating. A dining table built for 8 is asked to host 20 cousins, and a Friendsgiving the Saturday before often has an even bigger guest list than the holiday itself.
More on thanksgiving & friendsgiving
The fix is almost always the same: one or two long tables instead of a mismatched mix of card tables and kitchen chairs, with enough matching seating that nobody ends up on a step stool. We size tables and chairs to your room, not just your guest count, since a long table needs more floor space than a few rounds.
Delivery that week comes with its own timing. Many families want everything dropped off a day or two early so the table can be set Wednesday night, and picked up after the weekend once out-of-town guests head home. We plan around that window rather than a single rushed morning.
Your seating checklist
- 1
Lock in a headcount, including a kids table if you're using one
- 2
Measure the room to see how many tables fit
- 3
Pick a chair style that suits a long dinner table
- 4
Decide on a buffet or seated, family-style meal
- 5
Plan delivery a day or two early and pickup after the weekend
- 6
Request a quote with your date and guest count
Where we deliver
Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving across Chicagoland
From the journal
Thanksgiving Week Rental Delivery and Pickup: When to BookRenting tables, chairs and linens for Thanksgiving 2026? See the best delivery and pickup days, why holiday week fills early, and what to do if a pickup slips.
Thanksgiving Week Rental Delivery and Pickup: When to BookRenting tables, chairs and linens for Thanksgiving 2026? See the best delivery and pickup days, why holiday week fills early, and what to do if a pickup slips.
Friendsgiving for 20: Tables, Chairs and a Buffet That WorksHost Friendsgiving for 20 with a long-table layout, buffet flow, kids table and the rentals you need. Counts for 12 to 30 guests and a Chicago November plan.
Questions
Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving seating questions
Can I rent tables and chairs for Thanksgiving dinner in Chicago?
Yes. We deliver tables, chairs and linens across Chicago and the suburbs for Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving. Request a quote with your headcount and we'll size everything to your room.
How many chairs do I need for a Friendsgiving of 20?
Plan one chair per guest, plus two or three extras for late additions. Two 8-foot tables or one long banquet table usually seats 20 comfortably.
Can the table be set up a few days before Thanksgiving?
Often, yes. Many families like the table in place by Tuesday or Wednesday. Tell us your preferred window and we'll plan the delivery around it.
When can you pick the tables and chairs back up?
Ask about pickup timing when you request your quote. Many hosts prefer a pickup after the weekend once out-of-town guests have left.
What's the most affordable chair for a big Thanksgiving table?
Our teak garden folding chair has an estimated range of about $5 to $7 per chair, and it stacks easily for storage between uses.
Can you deliver during Thanksgiving week traffic and early snow?
Yes, we build extra time into winter and holiday-week deliveries. Share your address and any parking or alley access notes when you book.
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Let's talk thanksgiving & friendsgiving seating
Pick your rentals and see prices as you go, or tell us your guest count, chair styles and delivery window on a quick call.
- I.
Tell us the basics
Date, guest count and the look you want.
- II.
Get a clear quote
Chairs, delivery, setup and pickup, itemized.
- III.
We handle the rest
Placed before guests arrive, collected after.
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