
Patio heater
Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each
Far South Side · Heating & cooling
Patio heater and fan rentals in East Side, Chicago start at $51.70, and the typical item costs about $115.50, across 25 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to East Side is priced per order, usually $150 to $400 depending on distance, stairs and timing, and one free itemized quote covers delivery, setup and pickup.


Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each

Indirect-fired, heats 800-1,000 sq ft, fuel extra
$181.50each
$214.50each
group: Buffet Service Equipment
$115.50each
group: Buffet Service Equipment
$137.50each
170,000 BTU forced air; propane/natural gas
$266.20each per day
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 East Side
| Guests | You will need about |
|---|---|
| 50 guests | 5 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
| 100 guests | 9 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
| 150 guests | 13 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
| 200 guests | 17 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
Want exact counts for your floor plan? Try the seating planner or see what heating & cooling cost in Chicago.
Celebrating in East Side
Calumet Park, with its beach, fieldhouse and wide lawns, is the neighborhood's big public space, and Wolf Lake and Eggers Grove Forest Preserve sit just south. Lake winds and flat terrain shape every outdoor event, and the Calumet River bridges and rail crossings can slow truck routes. Parish halls host baptisms, weddings and funerals, and yards fill with graduation parties each spring.
Lakefront picnics and reunions; Chicago Park District permits apply.
Heating & cooling here: Many parks restrict open-flame and propane heaters, so ask the park district before you rely on them.
Baptisms, weddings and funeral luncheons.
Heating & cooling here: Halls are climate controlled, but outdoor smoking or cocktail areas still benefit from one or two heaters.
Graduation parties and birthdays, often with tents.
Heating & cooling here: Propane patio heaters need clearance from tent walls, trees and eaves. Plan one heater per 10 to 12 guests on a cold night.
Picnics near Wolf Lake; Forest Preserves of Cook County permits apply.
Heating & cooling here: Many parks restrict open-flame and propane heaters, so ask the park district before you rely on them.
How to plan
One mushroom patio heater per 15-20 guests, spaced about 10-15 feet apart.
Close the sidewalls and use forced-air heaters, about 1 per 800-1,000 sq ft.
Propane and diesel are usually billed separately by what you use.
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