Charger plate
13" gold, silver or glass beaded
$9.35each
Cook County · Dinnerware
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Des Plaines
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Des Plaines, IL start at $0.55, and the typical item costs about $2.04, across 260 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines
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.
Celebrating in Des Plaines
Where Des Plaines hosts use dinnerware
Our job is to fit the plan to your space, whether that is a banquet hall, a pavilion, or a garage and a tent. Tell us your guest count, timing and site, and we will propose chairs, tables and linens in a single, itemized quote. Whether your plan is a hall, a pavilion or a yard, tell us about it and we will build the details.
Backyard and garage parties
Common for graduations and birthdays. Share your yard dimensions and we will suggest table sizes.
Dinnerware here: At home, rental china means no dishwashing: plates go back scraped but unwashed. Plan a spot for the return crates.
Riverside and forest preserve picnics
Forest preserves have their own permit systems through Cook County. Ask before planning a rental setup.
Dinnerware here: Parks rarely suit real china because of breakage and cleanup; consider rentals only for a seated dinner under a pavilion.
Park district pavilions
Rand Park and other Des Plaines parks are common for family parties. The Des Plaines Park District sets reservation and equipment rules.
Dinnerware here: Parks rarely suit real china because of breakage and cleanup; consider rentals only for a seated dinner under a pavilion.
Banquet and church halls
Quinceaneras and weddings often use halls. Ask what seating is included and when load-in is allowed.
Dinnerware here: Halls often stock basic plates. Renting chargers and gold-rim plates upgrades the table at a modest cost.
Delivery notes for Des Plaines
- Flooding near the Des Plaines River can affect low-lying sites in wet weather. Ask us about alternate ground and backup plans.
- Check with the City of Des Plaines about tent permits before you book.
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 Des Plaines: questions
How much does dinnerware rental cost in Des Plaines?
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 Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines?
Yes. We book dinnerware and plate rentals with Chicago-area rental partners who deliver to Des Plaines, IL (ZIP 60016, 60018). 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 Des Plaines event?
No. Rental plates go back scraped of food but unwashed, packed in the crates they arrived in. The partner collects them from your Des Plaines venue at pickup.
How far ahead should I book dinnerware and plate rentals in Des Plaines?
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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