A: Put away the sponge because we do all the dirty work for you. You do not need to wash any of our rental items. All we ask is that liquid and food be removed (wiped clean or rinsed off) thoroughly prior to returning.

A: "Oops" occasionally happens. All breakages, chips or losses will be deducted from your Security Deposit upon the return to Royal Table Settings. We charge three times the cost of each rental item. For example, if a wine glass is damaged and the rental price is $1.15, we multiply it by 3, so $1.15 x 3 = $3.45 is subtracted from your Security Deposit. A written or email receipt will be given explaining such deductions. Please see our Terms and Conditions for more details on our rental policies.

A: Please see our Delivery section for more details.

A: Yes. DIY is a great way to save money. All rental items are carefully wrapped and packaged for travel so you can set up your event as you wish. We ask that you keep all packing materials, as they are reused as part of our green initiative. When we call to finalize your order, we will review how to properly unpack and repack all rental items.

For a smooth event and timely return, we strongly recommend having an event planner, venue staff, or hired waitstaff available to assist with clearing tables and repacking rentals at the conclusion of your event.

Please note: All rental items must be returned to their original crates and boxes prior to pickup.

A: Not yet. We do not have a showroom as we are based out of a private studio, but we are open to private viewing by appointment. Please Contact us to schedule a time to view our treasures. As many of our items are rented out on most weekends, viewings are typically available mid-week by appointment.

A: Royal Table Settings, LLC is located in north Arlington Heights, next to Long Grove and Buffalo Grove. We are near the corner of Lake Cook Road and Arlington Heights Road. We are approximately 35 miles north of Chicago, 12 miles south of Libertyville, 8 miles east of Barrington and 12 miles west of Chicago Botanical Garden per Google Maps.

A: We specialize in providing beautiful and elegant vintage china, tea items, crystal and vintage serving pieces. We offer several different rental packages with different price ranges to meet everyone's budget, or you can rent just the items you need for your event. Why buy when you can rent. Save time, money and space. If you are looking for refined, high quality china and exquisite tea items in the Chicago area, look no further than Royal Table Settings.

A: We understand you will need time to get your RSVPs in. When you make a booking you are only required to give us your approximate numbers and you don’t need to give us your final guest numbers until 14 days before your event. Changes to numbers of place settings, serving ware, flatware, glassware, linens and specialty items cannot exceed a 15 percent decrease. We will be in touch as your event gets closer to help ensure we have everything you need.

A: Whether you have booked the Tea Party Package or rent Individual Items, our rental periods are usually for two days. We like to deliver items one day before your event to give you time to get organized and set up. We generally collect your rental items once the event is completed and provide instructions on how to repack the rentals. If you need the rentals delivered and collected on the same day as your event, this can be arranged.

A: Please call us if you are going to be late returning any of our rentals so we can work with you to try and avoid late fees. If rental items are not returned on the agreed upon date, you will be charged the rental amount per day late. Please see our Terms and Conditions for all contract details.

A: The planning, preparation, thoughtful selecting and packing of your rental items begin long before your event date, so our cancellation policy reflects that process. Orders cancelled 60 days or more before the event are charged 20% of the contract amount as a cancellation fee, the remainder can be refunded or applied to another order within 12 months. Orders cancelled 60 days or less before the event are charged a 50% cancellation fee, the remainder cannot be refunded but can be applied to another order within 12 months. Cancellation fees are charged to the credit card number provided as Security Deposit in the booking confirmation email. Please see our Terms and Conditions for all contract details.

A: By all means. If you have personal pieces that you want to incorporate into your event, please make sure you mark these items so they do not come home to Royal Table Settings. These items are your responsibility and we cannot insure them. Please keep in mind that we cannot mix our vintage china with other rental companies. We can provide everything you need to host an event including teapots, teacups, crystal dispensers, plates, silverware, vases, tiered cake stands, tablecloths, napkins, serving pieces and more.

A: If you are hosting an event that involves tea or coffee, we highly recommend renting a Hot Beverage Dispenser so you are not boiling water in pots. Also make sure you pick up cream or milk, sugar and sugar substitute packets. Lastly, do not forget to bring containers for any leftovers.

A: The minimum rental order is $300 for events in the Chicagoland suburbs, including Will Call (client pickup only, no third-party pickup), and $800 for events in downtown Chicago. This does not include the Security Deposit, Delivery Fees, or applicable taxes.

A: Yes. Starting in 2026, Illinois imposes taxes on party rentals based on the delivery location. If you opt for Will Call and pickup at our Arlington Heights, Illinois headquarters, the relevant Arlington Heights tax will apply. For events within Chicago city limits, a 15% tax will be charged. Taxes are assessed after we receive your order, and your rental quote will be updated accordingly.

A: We collaborate with magazines, producers and art directors to create styled looks for editorials and parties for various media outlets. We also love styled shoots and working with like-minded vendors and creative artists. If you would like Royal Table Settings to help style your next shoot or PR event, please send us your ideas and we will see if we can work with you.

A: Because we have such a large inventory, it is not possible for a host to select plates or other items at this time. Our vintage collection has been carefully curated and all the items complement each other beautifully. Please browse our Entire Collection or Contact Us for a private viewing.

A: Yes. We provide rentals for milestone celebrations such as bat and bar mitzvahs, confirmations, and quinceañeras, as well as children’s events. Our table settings are typically best suited for children ages 6 and up, when they can comfortably participate in a formal table setting. For very young children, we also offer a limited number of special vintage place settings, please be sure to check out our Bunny China line.