Charger plate
13" gold, silver or glass beaded
$9.35each
North Side · Dinnerware
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Uptown
Dinnerware and plate rentals in Uptown, Chicago start at $0.55, and the typical item costs about $2.04, across 260 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Uptown 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 Uptown 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 Uptown
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 Matte w/Gold Band - Salad Plate$1.82
- White Matte w/Gold Band - Bread & Butter Plate$1.82
- White Matte w/Gold Band - Dinner Plate$2.64
- White Matte w/Gold Band - Chop Plate$5.17
- Charger plate$9.35
Celebrating in Uptown
Where Uptown hosts use dinnerware
Uptown is also home to a deeply international community, with Vietnamese, Chinese, Ethiopian, Latino and other cultures along Argyle Street and Broadway. Banquets, weddings and New Year celebrations often fill restaurants and halls with long rows of round tables. If you're laying out a big room, send us your headcount and the floor plan and we'll build a table and chair count that matches how you want guests to sit.
Montrose Harbor and lakefront lawns
Skyline views and open grass for large family parties, subject to Chicago Park District permits and lake wind.
Dinnerware here: Parks rarely suit real china because of breakage and cleanup; consider rentals only for a seated dinner under a pavilion.
Historic theaters and ballroom-style rooms
Uptown's old entertainment buildings host concerts and special events, often with their own furniture and load-in rules.
Dinnerware here: Many venues and caterers include plates. Rent only what they don't have, such as chargers or dessert plates.
Argyle Street banquet rooms
Restaurant and hall banquets for weddings, Lunar New Year and milestone birthdays, usually with large round-table layouts.
Dinnerware here: Many venues and caterers include plates. Rent only what they don't have, such as chargers or dessert plates.
Vintage courtyard apartment buildings
Courtyards and rooftop spaces suit smaller parties, with stairs and narrow entrances to plan for.
Dinnerware here: At home, rental china means no dishwashing: plates go back scraped but unwashed. Plan a spot for the return crates.
Delivery notes for Uptown
- Broadway, Lawrence and Sheridan are busy corridors with limited curb space. Share a preferred loading spot with us and we'll time delivery around traffic.
- For Montrose Beach or Harbor events, check with the Chicago Park District on permits, hours and equipment rules before you finalize rentals.
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 Uptown: questions
How much does dinnerware rental cost in Uptown?
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 Uptown, 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 Uptown?
Yes. We book dinnerware and plate rentals with Chicago-area rental partners who deliver to Uptown, Chicago (ZIP 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 Uptown event?
No. Rental plates go back scraped of food but unwashed, packed in the crates they arrived in. The partner collects them from your Uptown venue at pickup.
How far ahead should I book dinnerware and plate rentals in Uptown?
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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