China, Glassware & Dishware Rental
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Overview
China and glassware rental companies provide fine dishware, glassware, flatware, and serving pieces for elegant events.
With catered events requiring dishware and fine dining desired, rentals generate revenue of $100,000-$370,000 with 60-75% margins.
The business requires dishware inventory, commercial dishwashing capability or service, storage racking, delivery, and breakage reserves.
Services include china plate rentals, glassware (wine, champagne, water), flatware and serving utensils, serving pieces and platters, coffee and bar service items, and washing service.
Pricing per piece totals $400-$1,500 per event.
Success factors include diverse china patterns and glassware styles, commercial dishwashing capability, managing breakage costs, offering complete place settings, and working with caterers and planners.
Marketing focuses on caterers, wedding planners, and venues.
With fine dishware elevating catered events in 2025, china rental offers elegant opportunities providing quality tableware.
Required Skills
- Inventory management
- Commercial dishwashing
- Quality control and inspection
- Breakage management
- Delivery logistics
- Pattern selection
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Recurring event revenue
- Caterer partnerships
- Complete setting packages
- Higher-end market
- Equipment reuse
Cons
- Breakage costs and loss
- Commercial dishwashing investment
- Storage and racking needed
- Inspection time intensive
- Delivery fragility
How to Get Started
- Build china and glassware inventory
- Set up commercial dishwashing
- Acquire storage racking
- Develop inspection processes
- Partner with caterers
- Manage breakage reserves
- Offer complete settings
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