Charger plate
13" gold, silver or glass beaded
$9.35each
DuPage County · Dinnerware
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Lombard
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Lombard, IL start at $0.55, and the typical item costs about $2.04, across 260 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Lombard 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 Lombard 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 Lombard
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 Lombard
Where Lombard hosts use dinnerware
Many Lombard yards are long and narrow rather than wide, so layout matters. We help you plan tent and table layouts that work with that shape, schedule delivery around downtown traffic, and pick chairs that look good in photos against flowering trees. A short call about your yard, hall or park shelter helps us settle numbers, layout and delivery timing.
Lombard is the Lilac Village, and Lilacia Park, with its spring bloom and the village's Lilac Time festival in May, is the emotional center of town. Photographs by the lilacs, a downtown anchored by the Union Pacific West Metra station, and tree-lined streets of older homes give Lombard a polished, historic feel that few suburbs match.
Lilacia Park and public gardens
A favorite photo backdrop in spring. Public parks have rules about reservations and vendors, so check with the Lombard Park District.
Dinnerware here: Parks rarely suit real china because of breakage and cleanup; consider rentals only for a seated dinner under a pavilion.
Historic home and bungalow yards
Long, narrow lots suit linear table layouts and a small tent. Plan the food path carefully.
Dinnerware here: At home, rental china means no dishwashing: plates go back scraped but unwashed. Plan a spot for the return crates.
Downtown and Yorktown-area venues
Hotels and event rooms near Butterfield Road host receptions and corporate dinners that often add specialty seating.
Dinnerware here: Many venues and caterers include plates. Rent only what they don't have, such as chargers or dessert plates.
Church halls and community rooms
Communion lunches, anniversary dinners and showers often need extra chairs and linens for the hall.
Dinnerware here: Halls often stock basic plates. Renting chargers and gold-rim plates upgrades the table at a modest cost.
Delivery notes for Lombard
- Main Street and St. Charles Road see steady traffic, and Lilac Time weekends draw crowds. We plan delivery windows around local events.
- Older lots have narrow side yards and mature trees. Send photos of the path to the setup area so we can plan the carry.
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 Lombard: questions
How much does dinnerware rental cost in Lombard?
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 Lombard, 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 Lombard?
Yes. We book dinnerware and plate rentals with Chicago-area rental partners who deliver to Lombard, IL (ZIP 60148). 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 Lombard event?
No. Rental plates go back scraped of food but unwashed, packed in the crates they arrived in. The partner collects them from your Lombard venue at pickup.
How far ahead should I book dinnerware and plate rentals in Lombard?
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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