The holidays are almost here! While you’re busy making plans and finalizing your menus, you may notice that you don’t have enough plates, platters, or serving pieces to cover your guest list. Instead of going out and buying everything you need, we came up with a list of our top 10 must-have rental items for your classic holiday dinner. You’re working hard to create fabulous feasts for your family & friends, and we want to keep you out of the kitchen longer by stacking your used rental items outside and leaving the cleanup to us. Take a look at our checklist below.
1. Platter for the Main Dish
After taking the time to prepare and cook the turkey, roast, lamb, or ham with lots of love, you’ll need a platter large enough to bring it to the table for your guests to enjoy.
Pictured: Ceramic Platter Oval 19″ x 13.5″
2. Bowls for the Sides
Mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans… The beloved holiday sides need bowls so they can be shared. If serving family-style, aim for multiple smaller bowls, as they’ll be lighter & easier to pass.
Pictured: Ceramic Round Bowl 7″, 10″
3. Chafing Dishes for a Larger Crowd
If you’re serving a big crowd buffet-style, chafing dishes are a must-have. Don’t forget to order Chafer Liners to hold the food & Sternos to keep them warm.
Pictured: Antique Copper Hammered Round Chafer 8qt (Liner Not Included), Antique Copper Hammered Round Chafer 4 qt., Antique Copper Hammered Rectangle Chafer (Liner Not Included)
You’ll Will Also Need: Chafer Liner Round 8qt., Chafer Liner Round 4qt for Chafer Copper Round 4qt. Hammered, Rectangular Chafer Liner 8qt. and Sternos: Sterno per can 7 oz.
You’ll Will Also Need: Chafer Liner Round 8qt., Chafer Liner Round 4qt for Chafer Copper Round 4qt. Hammered, Chafer Liner Oblong 8qt. and Sternos: Sterno per can 7 oz.
4. Baking Dishes for Casseroles
If you’re making casseroles or veggies, our Ceramic Rectangle Bakers are just the thing. They’re oven safe up to 450°F, and we’ll worry about scrubbing off the food stuck to the sides so you don’t have to.
Pictured: Ceramic Baking Dish Rectangle 10.5″x8″x3″H
5. Serving Utensils
Make sure you have the correct utensils for each of your menu items to keep dinner running smoothly – spoons for scooping, forks or tongs for picking items up, etc. Each dish should have it’s own utensil – that way you’re not getting chocolate cake in the pumpkin pie (unless you want to!).
Pictured: Stainless Hammered Serving Spoon 10.25″, Stainless Hammered Serving Slotted Spoon 10″, Stainless Hammered Serving Fork 10.25″
You May Also Like: Stainless Hammered Serving Tong
6. Gravy Boat
Have gravy ready-to-go in a Sauce Boat for easy pouring on meat, mashed potatoes, veggies, or stuffing.
Pictured: Sauce Boat Silver
You May Also Like: Petite Ladle 5″, Silver Creamer Tray / Sauce Boat Tray
7. Extra Chairs
Bring everyone together at the table this year with ease while protecting your own furniture from the inevitable spills or mishaps.
Pictured: Bentwood Chair Walnut
8. Electric Warming Shelf
Keep your side dishes warm and ready to eat on your buffet table.
Pictured: Electric Warming Shelf
9. Dining Table
If you plan to rent your holiday dinner table, be sure to consider your guest count, dining space, and your vision when choosing the table size. Don’t forget to account for place settings, platters, and decor!
Pictured: Mason Dining Table 8’x42″
10. Seasonal Linens
For Fall, try incorporating warm hues and rich textures. Our Rattan, Nu Weave, and Irish Linen fabrics are client favorites this time of year. For the winter holidays, shimmer & shine are always in-season – our metallic pieces & Shantung linens will do the trick.
Pictured: Copper Rattan, Walnut Rattan
Need extra place settings or thinking of trying a new look this year? View our china collection here.