Charger plate
13" gold, silver or glass beaded
$9.35each
South Side · Dinnerware
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Chinatown
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Chinatown, Chicago start at $0.55, and the typical item costs about $2.04, across 260 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Chinatown 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 Chinatown 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 Chinatown
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
- Charger plate$9.35
- Glass Charger, Silver Bubble, 13″$9.35
- Glass Charger, Silver Sparkle, 13″$11
- Chargers - Glass Service Plate w/Gold Rim, 13″$11
- Chargers - Glass Service Plate w/Silver Beads, 13″$11
Celebrating in Chinatown
Where Chinatown hosts use dinnerware
Logistics matter in a dense, busy district. Wentworth is crowded on weekends, restaurants have their own loading patterns, and the Red Line Cermak-Chinatown station brings foot traffic at all hours. We ask about loading access and building rules early, and plan tight setups when the room has little extra space. If your event is a banquet, send us the table count and seats per table, since matching chairs and linens to round tables is the most common request we expect from this part of the South Side.
Banquet restaurants
Most come with their own tables and chairs; we help when you need extra seating or an upgraded look.
Dinnerware here: Many venues and caterers include plates. Rent only what they don't have, such as chargers or dessert plates.
Community centers and halls
Family associations and community spaces host reunions, anniversaries and cultural events with varied floor plans.
Dinnerware here: Halls often stock basic plates. Renting chargers and gold-rim plates upgrades the table at a modest cost.
Ping Tom Memorial Park and riverfront
Photo-friendly green space on the river; park permits are handled by 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.
Home gatherings in nearby rowhomes and condos
Family dinners and baby celebrations often need a handful of extra chairs for a tight floor plan.
Dinnerware here: At home, rental china means no dishwashing: plates go back scraped but unwashed. Plan a spot for the return crates.
Delivery notes for Chinatown
- Wentworth Avenue and the side streets fill up fast on weekends. Tell us your preferred delivery window and the nearest loading spot.
- If your hall seats by the round table, send us the table count and seats per table so we can match chairs and linens exactly.
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 Chinatown: questions
How much does dinnerware rental cost in Chinatown?
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 Chinatown, 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 Chinatown?
Yes. We book dinnerware and plate rentals with Chicago-area rental partners who deliver to Chinatown, Chicago (ZIP 60616). 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 Chinatown event?
No. Rental plates go back scraped of food but unwashed, packed in the crates they arrived in. The partner collects them from your Chinatown venue at pickup.
How far ahead should I book dinnerware and plate rentals in Chinatown?
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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