Charger plate
13" gold, silver or glass beaded
$9.35each
Lake County · Dinnerware
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Gurnee
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Gurnee, IL start at $0.55, and the typical item costs about $2.04, across 260 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Gurnee 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 Gurnee 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 Gurnee
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 Gurnee
Where Gurnee hosts use dinnerware
Outdoors, the Des Plaines River Trail and Lake County Forest Preserves give you pretty backdrops, though forest preserve permits and rules vary. Prairie soil can stay soft after a storm, so we plan for ground that may need boards under chair legs. Send us your venue or yard details and we will help you pick seating that suits the setting.
Hotel and banquet spaces
Many corporate and wedding receptions use ballrooms near I-94. Ask what the venue provides and what you need to bring.
Dinnerware here: Many venues and caterers include plates. Rent only what they don't have, such as chargers or dessert plates.
Subdivision backyards
Larger lots in Gurnee neighborhoods work well for tented graduation parties and ceremonies with 80 to 150 guests.
Dinnerware here: At home, rental china means no dishwashing: plates go back scraped but unwashed. Plan a spot for the return crates.
Forest preserve picnic sites
Lake County Forest Preserves sites along the Des Plaines River have their own permit rules. Check with the forest preserve district first.
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
The Gurnee Park District's parks host family reunions and parties. Confirm reservation hours and tent policies.
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 Gurnee
- Route 21 and Grand Avenue get heavy with shoppers and theme park traffic on summer weekends. Choose early-morning deliveries when possible.
- Check with the Village of Gurnee about tent permits and any rules for larger backyard events.
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 Gurnee: questions
How much does dinnerware rental cost in Gurnee?
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 Gurnee, 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 Gurnee?
Yes. We book dinnerware and plate rentals with Chicago-area rental partners who deliver to Gurnee, IL (ZIP 60031). 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 Gurnee event?
No. Rental plates go back scraped of food but unwashed, packed in the crates they arrived in. The partner collects them from your Gurnee venue at pickup.
How far ahead should I book dinnerware and plate rentals in Gurnee?
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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