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Formal dinner table with china place settings: example photo of Plate Cover, S/S for Dinner Plate (9.625″) style rentals in Chicago (photo by Silvia Mara on Unsplash)Example photo

Catering equipment rental · Chicago

Plate Cover, S/S for Dinner Plate (9.625″)

Rent a Plate Cover, S/S for Dinner Plate (9.625″) in Chicago and the suburbs for $3.03 each. Plate Cover, S/S for Dinner Plate (9.625″) (group: Plate Covers), from our catering equipment range for events in Chicago and the suburbs. Chafing dishes, dispensers, coffee urns, trays and bars. Delivery, setup and pickup are added to the same itemized quote, and the quote is free.

$3.03each, one event day

Delivered and set up: about $229 for 1 unit

Rental (1 × $3.03)
$3.03
Delivery & pickup (est., depends on distance and stairs)
$150
Setup & teardown (est.)
$75
Damage waiver (10%)
$0.30
Sales tax (Chicago rate, suburbs lower)
$0.34

Delivery is one charge per order, so it shrinks per item as your list grows. Your proposal confirms every fee for your venue. Nothing is charged until you approve it.

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. Rental company? Correct or remove your listing.

Specs
group: Plate Covers
Category
Catering equipment
Delivery
Across Chicago & suburbs

Real event photos

Plate Cover, S/S for Dinner Plate (9.625″) style at real events

Example photos of this type of rental at real events, so you can picture it. Our rental partner's exact item, colour and finish may differ; ask for a photo of the actual piece in your quote.

Formal dinner table with china place settings: example photo of Plate Cover, S/S for Dinner Plate (9.625″) style rentals in Chicago (photo by Silvia Mara on Unsplash)Example photo
Formal dinner table with china place settings. Photo by Silvia Mara on Unsplash
Round white china plate: example photo of Plate Cover, S/S for Dinner Plate (9.625″) style rentals in Chicago (photo by Katsia Jazwinska on Unsplash)Example photo
Round white china plate. Photo by Katsia Jazwinska on Unsplash
Fine dining place setting with plates, flatware and glasses: example photo of Plate Cover, S/S for Dinner Plate (9.625″) style rentals in Chicago (photo by Thomas William on Unsplash)Example photo
Fine dining place setting with plates, flatware and glasses. Photo by Thomas William on Unsplash

Quantity & cost

Cost at a glance

Rental cost for common quantities at $3.03 each.
QuantityQtyCost
25 units25$75.75
50 units50$151.50
100 units100$303
200 units200$606

Planning tips

Getting catering equipment right

  1. 1

    Hot food

    One full-size chafing dish per hot dish on the menu, with fuel for 2-3 hours.

  2. 2

    Drinks

    One 3-gallon beverage dispenser serves about 45 cups; one 100-cup urn covers coffee for 100 guests.

  3. 3

    Bar

    One bar and one bartender per 75-100 guests keeps lines short.

Questions

Plate Cover, S/S for Dinner Plate (9.625″) rental FAQs

How much does it cost to rent a Plate Cover, S/S for Dinner Plate (9.625″) in Chicago?

$3.03 each for one event day. Delivery and pickup (usually $150-$400 per order), setup, a damage waiver (about 10%) and sales tax are added for your venue, so a delivered order typically costs 35-60% more than the rental rates alone. Multi-day rentals are quoted on request.

Can you deliver a Plate Cover, S/S for Dinner Plate (9.625″) to my venue?

Yes. We arrange delivery, setup and pickup anywhere in Chicago & suburbs, including Evanston, Oak Park, Oak Brook, Schaumburg, Naperville and nearby towns. Tell us about stairs, elevators or load-in windows and we include them in the quote.

How far ahead should I reserve?

For May to October weekends, reserve 2-4 months ahead; tents, specialty chairs and dance floors go first. For other dates, 2-4 weeks is usually enough. Your quote holds nothing until you approve it.

Do chafing dish rentals include fuel?

Usually not. Chafing fuel cans cost about $2-4 each and last 2-6 hours depending on type. We add them to your quote if you need them.

How many chafing dishes do I need for 100 guests?

Typically 5-7: one per hot entree and side. Cold items can sit on platters and trays instead.

How it compares

Plate Cover, S/S for Dinner Plate (9.625″) vs similar kitchen equipment

At $3.03 each, the plate cover, s/s for dinner plate (9.625″) is number 1 of 57 in our kitchen equipment range by price, which runs from $3.03 to $775.50. One step up: plate cover, s/s for oversize dinner plates ($3.03) or new! s/s taco holder mini 4″ x 2″ (holds 2-3) ($3.30).

Bus Cart

25″ W x 40″ L x 32″ H

$58.03each

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