Charger plate
13" gold, silver or glass beaded
$9.35each
Near North Side · Dinnerware
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Gold Coast
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Gold Coast, Chicago start at $0.55, and the typical item costs about $2.04, across 260 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast
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
- Regina White China w/ Scalloped Rim - Cup$1.49
- Regina White China w/ Scalloped Rim - Saucer$1.49
- NEW! Savannah Green - Bread & Butter Plate, 6"$2.75
- Regina White China w/ Scalloped Rim - Chop Plate, 12"$3.47
- Charger plate$9.35
Celebrating in Gold Coast
Where Gold Coast hosts use dinnerware
Chair choice in the Gold Coast often leans classic: medallion backs, velvet seats and gold frames that hold their own in rooms with plaster ceilings and chandeliers. If you're planning a fundraiser or private dinner, we'll walk through styles and counts with you and itemize everything in the quote.
The Gold Coast is one of Chicago's most formal neighborhoods, with tree-lined streets of greystones, Victorian mansions and doorman high-rises facing the lake. Events here tend to be smaller and more polished: a seated dinner for 40 in a townhouse, a benefit reception in a private club, an engagement party in a penthouse with views up Lake Shore Drive.
Greystones and historic townhouses
Intimate dinners and parties where narrow stairs and fine floors call for careful handling.
Dinnerware here: At home, rental china means no dishwashing: plates go back scraped but unwashed. Plan a spot for the return crates.
Doorman high-rises and penthouses
Lakefront buildings that typically require service-elevator reservations and vendor insurance.
Dinnerware here: Rooftops need sturdy plates and a plan for clearing them quickly; lighter melamine works for casual events.
Private clubs and hotel salons
Formal rooms that host galas and receptions, often with their own vendor policies.
Dinnerware here: Many venues and caterers include plates. Rent only what they don't have, such as chargers or dessert plates.
Lakefront parks and Oak Street area
Settings near the beach for photos and small gatherings, subject to Chicago Park District rules.
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 Gold Coast
- Doorman buildings usually need advance notice of vendor deliveries. Tell the front desk our arrival window and ask which entrance and elevator to use.
- Street parking in the Gold Coast is tight and heavily restricted. If your building has a service drive or loading zone, ask to reserve it.
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 Gold Coast: questions
How much does dinnerware rental cost in Gold Coast?
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 Gold Coast, 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 Gold Coast?
Yes. We book dinnerware and plate rentals with Chicago-area rental partners who deliver to Gold Coast, Chicago (ZIP 60610, 60611). 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 Gold Coast event?
No. Rental plates go back scraped of food but unwashed, packed in the crates they arrived in. The partner collects them from your Gold Coast venue at pickup.
How far ahead should I book dinnerware and plate rentals in Gold Coast?
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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