48" round table
Seats 6, 30" high
$12.65each
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Table rentals in Evanston
Table rentals in Evanston, IL start at $3.30, and the typical item costs about $24.86, across 138 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Evanston 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 tables price
- $3.30
- lowest tables price
- typical item
- $24.86
- typical item
- options to choose from
- 138
- options to choose from
- top of the range
- $341
- top of the range
Popular tables for Evanston events
60" round table
Seats 8-10, 30" high
$14.85each
72" round table
Seats 10-12, 30" high
$17.05each
6' banquet table
6' x 30", seats 6-8
$11.55each
8' banquet table
8' x 30", seats 8-10
$12.65each
Highboy cocktail table
30" round top, 42" high
$15.95each
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 Evanston
How much you need, by guest count
| Guests | You will need about |
|---|---|
| 50 guests | 7 x 60" rounds + 3 service tables |
| 100 guests | 13 x 60" rounds + 4 service tables |
| 150 guests | 19 x 60" rounds + 5 service tables |
| 200 guests | 25 x 60" rounds + 6 service tables |
Want exact counts for your floor plan? Try the seating planner or see what tables cost in Chicago.
- 6' banquet table$11.55
- 48" round table$12.65
- 8' banquet table$12.65
- 60" round table$14.85
- Highboy cocktail table$15.95
- Lowboy cocktail table$15.95
- 72" round table$17.05
- Kids' table$27.50
- Sweetheart table$82.50
- Farm table$97.90
Celebrating in Evanston
Where Evanston hosts use tables
Evanston packs a lot into a few square miles. There is the Northwestern campus pressed against the lake, the old mansions and lilac-lined streets of the lakeshore historic district, and a downtown full of restaurants that regularly host rehearsal dinners and showers. Weekends in May and June feel like one long graduation party.
Lakefront parks and beaches
Lakefront settings are beautiful and windy. The city typically handles permits for gatherings on park property, so check before you plan seating.
Tables here: Park pavilions often provide picnic tables, so rent only what the permit allows you to add, and keep tables off root zones and paths.
Historic homes and gardens
Victorian and Prairie-style houses often have garden rooms, porches and deep backyards reached by alleys rather than driveways.
Tables here: Lawns are rarely level. Banquet tables with adjustable legs or a few shims keep plates from sliding, and 60-inch rounds fit better than long rows between trees.
Campus-adjacent celebrations
Graduation weekend brings dinners and receptions to homes, restaurants and rented rooms near Northwestern. Plan early, since the whole town is busy.
Tables here: Venues set strict load-in windows. Folding rounds and banquet tables move fastest, and the venue's floor plan tells you exactly how many fit.
Churches and community halls
Evanston has a deep bench of historic congregations whose halls host receptions, memorials and milestone celebrations.
Tables here: Halls usually supply basic 8-foot tables. Renting 60-inch rounds or farm tables changes the look without changing the room.
Delivery notes for Evanston
- Many blocks have permit-only or time-limited parking. Tell us where a truck can stop briefly, or whether the alley behind your home is the better route.
- On lakefront dates, plan for wind. Heavier wood chairs hold their ground better than lightweight pieces on open grass.
How to plan
Getting table rentals right
- 01
Guest tables
Divide your guest count by 8 for 60" rounds or by 10 for 72" rounds, and round up.
- 02
Service tables
Plan 1 for gifts and cards, 1 for cake, 1 for the DJ, and 1 per 50 guests for a buffet.
- 03
Cocktail tables
One highboy per 8-10 guests standing during cocktail hour.
- 04
Check the floor plan
Allow about 10-12 sq ft per seated guest including aisles; we sketch this on the free planning call.
FAQ
Table rentals in Evanston: questions
How much does table rental cost in Evanston?
Table rentals through Beyond Chiavari start at $3.30 per item, with a typical item around $24.86 and premium pieces up to $341. Delivery to Evanston, setup, a damage waiver of about 10% and sales tax are added on the same itemized quote.
Do you deliver table rentals to Evanston?
Yes. We book table rentals with Chicago-area rental partners who deliver to Evanston, IL (ZIP 60201, 60202, 60203). Delivery is priced per order by the partner and shown on your quote before you book.
Do you rent tables and chairs together in Evanston?
Yes. Add tables, chairs and linens to one quote and we book them together, so they arrive on the same truck for Evanston and the linens are sized to the tables you chose.
How far ahead should I book table rentals in Evanston?
Tables rarely sell out, but farm tables and specialty shapes do on summer Saturdays, so book 2 to 3 months ahead for May to October.
How many people sit at an 8-foot banquet table?
Eight to ten: four on each long side and one on each end if you do not need the ends clear. For buffet use, an 8' table holds about 6-8 chafing dishes.
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