Charger plate
13" gold, silver or glass beaded
$9.35each
Cook County · Dinnerware
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Chicago
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Chicago, IL start at $0.55, and the typical item costs about $2.04, across 260 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago
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.
- Salad / dessert plate$0.72
- Bread & butter plate$0.72
- Coffee cup & saucer$0.72
- Dinner plate$0.83
- Soup / salad bowl$0.83
- Estate - Platinum 3/4" Band, Cup$1.54
- Estate - Platinum 3/4" Band, Salad Plate 8"$1.54
- Estate - Platinum 3/4" Band, Dinner Plate 10"$2.26
- Estate - Platinum 3/4" Band, Chop Plate 12"$3.63
- Charger plate$9.35
Celebrating in Chicago
Where Chicago hosts use dinnerware
Beyond the city limits, we also serve the suburbs that ring it: Evanston, Oak Park and Skokie close in, the North Shore along the lake, and the western suburbs out to Naperville and the Fox Valley where we're based. Use the neighborhood pages below to see what we've thought through for your part of town, then request a quote or book a short call and we'll talk through headcount, style and timing.
Lofts and industrial event spaces
Common in the West Loop, the Loop and River North, often with freight elevators and strict load-in windows.
Dinnerware here: Many venues and caterers include plates. Rent only what they don't have, such as chargers or dessert plates.
Parish halls and churches
From South Side congregations to North Side parishes, many host ceremonies, receptions and community gatherings in their own halls.
Dinnerware here: Halls often stock basic plates. Renting chargers and gold-rim plates upgrades the table at a modest cost.
Backyards and gangway-access yards
Two-flats and bungalows often mean carrying chairs down a gangway or in from the alley, so we plan for compact loads.
Dinnerware here: At home, rental china means no dishwashing: plates go back scraped but unwashed. Plan a spot for the return crates.
Park district fieldhouses and lakefront spaces
Chicago Park District spaces have their own permit and setup rules, so check with the district before booking rentals.
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 Chicago
- Tell us whether your venue has a loading dock, alley access or only street parking. In much of the city that one detail shapes our delivery plan more than anything else.
- High-rise and commercial buildings frequently require a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator slot. Ask your building manager early and send us their requirements with your quote request.
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 Chicago: questions
How much does dinnerware rental cost in Chicago?
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 Chicago, 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 Chicago?
Yes. We book dinnerware and plate rentals with Chicago-area rental partners who deliver to Chicago, IL (ZIP 60601, 60614, 60616, 60622). 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 Chicago event?
No. Rental plates go back scraped of food but unwashed, packed in the crates they arrived in. The partner collects them from your Chicago venue at pickup.
How far ahead should I book dinnerware and plate rentals in Chicago?
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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