Charger plate
13" gold, silver or glass beaded
$9.35each
Near South Side · Dinnerware
Dinnerware and plate rentals in South Loop
Dinnerware and plate rentals in South Loop, Chicago start at $0.55, and the typical item costs about $2.04, across 260 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to South Loop 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 South Loop 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 South Loop
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.
- Coffee Mug (Cream)$0.55
- Salad / dessert plate$0.72
- Bread & butter plate$0.72
- Coffee cup & saucer$0.72
- Bullion Cup (Cream)$0.72
- Dinner plate$0.83
- Soup / salad bowl$0.83
- Dinner Plate 10 3/4 (Platinum)$0.83
- Gravy Boat$2.20
- Charger plate$9.35
Celebrating in South Loop
Where South Loop hosts use dinnerware
The neighborhood is also home to several colleges, so late spring brings graduation parties in condos, rooftop decks and rented rooms. Whatever the event, we'll talk through access, headcount and style, then send an itemized quote.
The South Loop has changed a lot in a generation. Printers Row's old printing and publishing buildings have become lofts and event spaces, while new towers have filled in near the lakefront and the Museum Campus. The result is a neighborhood where a wedding might happen in a 19th-century brick loft one weekend and a corporate dinner on a glassy amenity deck the next.
Printers Row lofts
Brick-and-timber event spaces in former printing buildings, often with vintage freight elevators.
Dinnerware here: Many venues and caterers include plates. Rent only what they don't have, such as chargers or dessert plates.
Condo amenity decks and party rooms
Residential towers with rooftops and party rooms that typically require building approval for vendors.
Dinnerware here: Rooftops need sturdy plates and a plan for clearing them quickly; lighter melamine works for casual events.
Hotel meeting rooms
Busy during convention weeks, often used for corporate dinners and breakouts.
Dinnerware here: Many venues and caterers include plates. Rent only what they don't have, such as chargers or dessert plates.
Lakefront and Museum Campus area
A favorite backdrop for photos, with outdoor events subject to 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 South Loop
- Check for conventions or stadium events on your date. Traffic and loading near McCormick Place and Soldier Field can be heavy, and we'll plan around it.
- Condo buildings usually require a COI and a reserved service elevator. Ask your management office for its vendor requirements.
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 South Loop: questions
How much does dinnerware rental cost in South Loop?
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 South Loop, 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 South Loop?
Yes. We book dinnerware and plate rentals with Chicago-area rental partners who deliver to South Loop, Chicago (ZIP 60605, 60616). 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 South Loop event?
No. Rental plates go back scraped of food but unwashed, packed in the crates they arrived in. The partner collects them from your South Loop venue at pickup.
How far ahead should I book dinnerware and plate rentals in South Loop?
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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