Heavyweight plastic dinnerware sets an elegant table without a sink full of dishes afterward, and buying the right counts means you're not short a charger or reordering napkins mid-meal. This guide walks through how our combo packs and case counts are put together, plus planning rules of thumb for common guest counts, whether you're setting a weekly Shabbos table or a larger simcha.
How dinnerware combos are packed
Most of our plate collections are sold as a 7" and 10" combo — a salad or dessert plate paired with a dinner plate — in counts of 20, 24, 32 or 40, which is 10, 12, 16 or 20 place settings per box. Larger case counts, up to 120 or 240, are available on select collections for bigger simchas and events. All of it is heavy-duty plastic, sturdy enough to hold up through a full meal.
| Item | Typical pack / combo size | Planning rule of thumb |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner + salad/dessert plate combo | 20, 24, 32 or 40 count (10-20 place settings); case counts to 120 or 240 on select styles | 1 dinner plate and 1 salad or dessert plate per guest, plus a few extra for seconds |
| Cups (tumblers, goblets, wine glasses) | Packs of 5, 6, 8, 10 or 12 | 1-2 cups per guest, depending on how many drinks or courses you're pouring for |
| Cutlery | 20-count single-utensil packs, or a 40-piece combo covering knife, dinner fork, salad fork, soup spoon and teaspoon | 1 full place setting per guest for a multi-course meal |
| Chargers | Sold individually or in 4-count packs | 1 per seat |
| Napkins | Packs of 40 or 100 | 2-3 per guest |
| Dessert / mousse cups | Packs of 6-10 | 1 per guest if serving individual desserts |
Cups and drinkware counts
Stemless goblets, wine glasses, tumblers and shot glasses are heavyweight plastic, made to give the look and feel of real glassware without the worry of breakage. Styles range from ribbed tumblers to gold-rim stemless goblets and two-tone wine glasses, and most are sold in packs of 5, 6, 8, 10 or 12 depending on the style, so a single pack covers a small table and a few packs stack up for a larger one.
Matching your table
Plates, chargers, cutlery, cups and napkins are sold as separate collections rather than one fixed bundle, which makes it easy to mix a gold-rim plate with a coordinating charger and cutlery set for a Shabbos or Yom Tov table, or keep it simple with a single matching collection for a casual party. A plastic tablecloth underneath rounds out a table that's easy to set up and just as easy to clear.
Cutlery and flatware combos
Flatware is sold as single-utensil packs of 20 — knives, dinner forks, salad forks, soup spoons or teaspoons — or as a combo set that bundles all five into one box, enough to cover a full meal from soup through dessert without buying each utensil separately.
Chargers, napkins and extras
Chargers are sold individually or in small packs (commonly 4-count) and are meant to be reused as a table base under each place setting rather than replaced per guest — one charger per seat is all you need, for the whole meal. Napkins come in packs of 40 or 100, sized for a full table without running out mid-course, and dessert or mousse cups — some with lids — are packed in sets of 6 to 10 for individually portioned desserts.
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Planning by guest count (a rule of thumb)
These are planning estimates, not exact requirements — always round up and keep a few extra plates and napkins on hand for seconds and spills.
| Guests | Dinner + salad plates | Cups | Cutlery | Napkins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | One 20-count combo | One 8-10 count pack | One 20-count set, or half of a 40-piece combo | One 40-count pack |
| 12 | One 24-count combo | One 12-count pack (or two smaller packs) | One 40-piece combo | One 40-count pack |
| 16-20 | One 32- or 40-count combo | Two 10-12 count packs | One to two 40-piece combos | One 100-count pack |
Ordering and pickup
Dinnerware and party goods ordered online ship within 0-2 business days and typically arrive 1-5 business days after that. Choose in-store pickup at checkout instead, and your order is usually ready at any of our four stores within 24 hours — handy when a Shabbos or simcha table is coming together on short notice.
Disposable Dinnerware Questions
Are your plastic plates and cups heavyweight?
Yes. Our plastic dinnerware and drinkware is heavyweight and heavy-duty, made to feel sturdy and look upscale at the table, not flimsy or disposable-looking.
How many plates and cups do I need per guest?
As a planning rule of thumb, figure 1 dinner plate and 1 salad or dessert plate per guest, and 1-2 cups depending on how many drinks or courses you're serving. Round up and add a few extra plates and napkins for seconds and spills.
Do plates and cups come in bulk for larger events?
Yes — select collections offer case counts up to 120 or 240 for larger simchas and events, beyond the standard 20-40 count combo packs. For a quantity larger than what's listed online, contact us.
Can I mix combo packs to hit an exact guest count?
Yes. Since combos come in several counts — 20, 24, 32 and 40 — you can combine sizes to land close to your guest count rather than buying one oversized case.