Charger plate
13" gold, silver or glass beaded
$9.35each
North Side · Dinnerware
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Lincoln Square
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Lincoln Square, Chicago start at $0.55, and the typical item costs about $2.04, across 260 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Lincoln Square 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 Lincoln Square 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 Lincoln Square
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
- White Rim China - Soup Plate, (8 oz.)$1.38
- White Rim China w/Gold Edge - Salad Plate, 7.5"$1.60
- White Rim China w/Gold Edge - Bread & Butter Plate, 6.75"$1.60
- White Rim China w/Gold Edge - Oversize Dinner Plate, 10.625"$1.71
- Charger plate$9.35
Celebrating in Lincoln Square
Where Lincoln Square hosts use dinnerware
Lincoln Square's calendar is full of neighborhood events, from the farmers market to seasonal festivals. If you're hosting around one of those, street closures and crowds change how a truck gets to your block. We ask about your date and address early, and we'll help you time delivery to avoid the busiest stretches of Lincoln Avenue. Just send your date and address and we will take it from there.
Brick bungalow and two-flat backyards
Deep city lots perfect for backyard weddings and graduation parties, usually reachable by alley or gangway.
Dinnerware here: At home, rental china means no dishwashing: plates go back scraped but unwashed. Plan a spot for the return crates.
Welles Park and neighborhood park spaces
Lawns and a fieldhouse suit birthdays and community gatherings, subject to Chicago Park District permit rules.
Dinnerware here: Parks rarely suit real china because of breakage and cleanup; consider rentals only for a seated dinner under a pavilion.
Lincoln Avenue restaurants and beer halls
Private rooms and patios host rehearsal dinners and milestone parties, often with limited space for extra tables.
Dinnerware here: Halls often stock basic plates. Renting chargers and gold-rim plates upgrades the table at a modest cost.
Church and school halls
Parish and school spaces host receptions, fundraisers and first communion parties around the neighborhood.
Dinnerware here: Halls often stock basic plates. Renting chargers and gold-rim plates upgrades the table at a modest cost.
Delivery notes for Lincoln Square
- Many Lincoln Square lots are reachable by alley, which is the easiest drop-off. Tell us if your yard is gangway-only and how many steps are involved.
- Lincoln Avenue sees heavy foot traffic and occasional street closures for local events. Share your date so we can plan around them.
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 Lincoln Square: questions
How much does dinnerware rental cost in Lincoln Square?
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 Lincoln Square, 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 Lincoln Square?
Yes. We book dinnerware and plate rentals with Chicago-area rental partners who deliver to Lincoln Square, Chicago (ZIP 60625, 60640). 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 Lincoln Square event?
No. Rental plates go back scraped of food but unwashed, packed in the crates they arrived in. The partner collects them from your Lincoln Square venue at pickup.
How far ahead should I book dinnerware and plate rentals in Lincoln Square?
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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