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Event rental calculator
Plan one chair per guest, one 60-inch round per eight guests with a floor-length linen each, and one of every plate, fork, knife and glass per guest for a plated dinner. Enter your guest count below to see the full list priced from current Chicago rental price lists, then send it as a quote.

Your list
100 guests · 13 tables · 11 items
Rental estimate before delivery, setup and tax$1,298
White folding chairSeating · $2.48 each100$248
60" round tableTables and linens · $14.85 each13$193
120" round tableclothTables and linens · $15.68 each13$204
Cloth napkinTables and linens · $0.83 each100$83.00
Dinner platePlated dinner · $0.83 each100$83.00
Salad / dessert platePlated dinner · $0.72 each100$72.00
Dinner forkPlated dinner · $0.83 each100$83.00
Salad forkPlated dinner · $0.83 each100$83.00
Dinner knifePlated dinner · $0.83 each100$83.00
Water gobletPlated dinner · $0.83 each100$83.00
Wine glassPlated dinner · $0.83 each100$83.00
Prices are current Chicago rental-house prices plus our 10% booking fee. "Est." marks a market estimate until a vendor quotes it. Many planners add a few spare plates and glasses for breakage.
FAQ
Questions people ask
How many tables do I need for 100 guests?
Thirteen 60-inch rounds at 8 guests each, or ten at 10 guests each. Eight per table leaves room for chargers and centerpieces.
How many plates do I rent per guest?
For a plated dinner, one dinner plate and one salad plate per guest, plus a charger if you want one. Add dessert plates if dessert is served separately.
Do the calculator prices include delivery?
No. They are rental prices from current Chicago price lists plus our 10% booking fee. Delivery, setup and tax depend on your venue and date and are added in your proposal.
Can I change the list before I send it?
Yes. 'Price this exact list' opens the quote builder with these items and your guest count, and you can change anything there.
More: quantity rules of thumb · seating planner · table seating guides
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