Charger plate
13" gold, silver or glass beaded
$9.35each
Southwest Side · Dinnerware
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Back of the Yards
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Back of the Yards, Chicago start at $0.55, and the typical item costs about $2.04, across 260 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Back of the Yards is priced per order, usually $150 to $400 depending on distance, stairs and timing, and one free itemized quote covers delivery, setup and pickup.
- lowest dinnerware price
- $0.55
- lowest dinnerware price
- typical item
- $2.04
- typical item
- options to choose from
- 260
- options to choose from
- top of the range
- $14.85
- top of the range
Popular dinnerware for Back of the Yards events
Dinner plate
10.5" white china
$0.83each
Salad / dessert plate
8" white china
$0.72each
Bread & butter plate
6" white china
$0.72each
Soup / salad bowl
White china bowl
$0.83each
Coffee cup & saucer
7 oz white china
$0.72set
Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.
Planning for Back of the Yards
How much you need, by guest count
| Guests | You will need about |
|---|---|
| 50 guests | 53 each of dinner, salad and dessert plates |
| 100 guests | 105 each of dinner, salad and dessert plates |
| 150 guests | 158 each of dinner, salad and dessert plates |
| 200 guests | 210 each of dinner, salad and dessert plates |
Want exact counts for your floor plan? Try the seating planner or see what dinnerware cost in Chicago.
- Soup Bowl (Cream)$0.55
- Coffee Mug (Cream)$0.55
- Salad / dessert plate$0.72
- Bread & butter plate$0.72
- Coffee cup & saucer$0.72
- Dinner plate$0.83
- Soup / salad bowl$0.83
- Coffee Cup and Saucer (Cream)$1.10
- Charger 13" Gold Bead$3.08
- Charger plate$9.35
Celebrating in Back of the Yards
Where Back of the Yards hosts use dinnerware
Lots are narrow, many properties are older frame homes with gangways, and street parking is tight. We ask about access and ground conditions, plan for carrying chairs where trucks can't reach, and suggest styles that stack and move easily. Send your guest count and date, and we'll get you an itemized quote. A short planning call usually covers alley width, gate size and parking, which are the three details that matter most on these blocks.
Backyards and gangways
The usual setting for birthdays, baptisms and graduations, often with canopies.
Dinnerware here: At home, rental china means no dishwashing: plates go back scraped but unwashed. Plan a spot for the return crates.
Banquet halls along 47th and Ashland
Quinceañeras and weddings; confirm each hall's outside-rental policy.
Dinnerware here: Halls often stock basic plates. Renting chargers and gold-rim plates upgrades the table at a modest cost.
Parish halls
Communion and confirmation receptions use church halls with fixed schedules.
Dinnerware here: Halls often stock basic plates. Renting chargers and gold-rim plates upgrades the table at a modest cost.
Sherman Park and Davis Square Park
Large public parks for gatherings; permits go through the Chicago Park District.
Dinnerware here: Parks rarely suit real china because of breakage and cleanup; consider rentals only for a seated dinner under a pavilion.
Delivery notes for Back of the Yards
- Many properties have narrow gangways. Tell us the width and any steps so we can plan how to carry.
- Truck traffic on Ashland and Halsted can slow delivery. Choose morning windows when possible.
How to plan
Getting dinnerware and plate rentals right
- 01
List the courses
Salad, entree, dessert and bread each need their own plate per guest.
- 02
Add a charger
Chargers sit under each place setting and set the color story; they are removed before the entree.
- 03
Plan for buffets
Buffets need about 1.5 dinner plates per guest because people go back for seconds.
- 04
Coffee and dessert
Add cups and saucers for about 60% of guests if coffee is served.
FAQ
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Back of the Yards: questions
How much does dinnerware rental cost in Back of the Yards?
Dinnerware and plate rentals through Beyond Chiavari start at $0.55 per item, with a typical item around $2.04 and premium pieces up to $14.85. Delivery to Back of the Yards, setup, a damage waiver of about 10% and sales tax are added on the same itemized quote.
Do you deliver dinnerware and plate rentals to Back of the Yards?
Yes. We book dinnerware and plate rentals with Chicago-area rental partners who deliver to Back of the Yards, Chicago (ZIP 60609, 60632). Delivery is priced per order by the partner and shown on your quote before you book.
Do I have to wash rental plates after my Back of the Yards event?
No. Rental plates go back scraped of food but unwashed, packed in the crates they arrived in. The partner collects them from your Back of the Yards venue at pickup.
How far ahead should I book dinnerware and plate rentals in Back of the Yards?
Common patterns are easy to get; large counts of specialty patterns need 4 to 8 weeks.
Do I have to wash rental dishes before returning them?
Most Chicago rental companies only ask you to scrape food and put dishes back in their racks. They wash them; some add a fee if dishes come back with food left on.
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