ST. LOUIS CULINARY & CATERING RENTALS
Culinary & Catering Equipment Rentals That Help You Serve Your Best
Great food deserves great presentation. The Aries Co. supplies the catering and culinary equipment that St. Louis caterers, private chefs, event planners, and hosts rely on to serve beautifully. From chafing dishes and serving stations to china, glassware, flatware, bar setups, and linens, we’ve got what you need. We’ve been the behind-the-scenes partner for professional caterers and DIY hosts across the St. Louis region since 1974. We don’t provide the food, but we help you with everything else that makes your event look (and taste) its best.
CULINARY & CATERING RENTAL INVENTORY
Everything Your Catering Team Needs, Ready When You Are
Whether you’re catering a wedding reception for 300, a corporate dinner for 75, or a birthday party for 50, the right equipment makes the difference between a service that runs smoothly and one that doesn’t. The Aries Co. carries a comprehensive inventory of culinary and catering rental equipment so your team can focus on the food.
Our culinary & catering equipment rental inventory includes:
Chafing Dishes & Food Warmers Full-size and half-size chafing dishes, fuel, and water pans to keep your food at the right temperature from setup through service. Our chafing dish rentals are among our most frequently requested items for catered events throughout St. Louis, whether it’s a wedding buffet, a corporate lunch spread, or a community fundraiser.
Serving Stations & Buffet Equipment Portable serving stations, risers, and buffet setups that keep your spread organized, accessible, and visually appealing. A well-designed buffet line moves guests efficiently and presents food the way it deserves to be seen.
China & Dishware Chargers, dinner plates, salad plates, soup bowls, and bread plates in classic styles that complement any event aesthetic. We carry options that work for everything from casual celebrations to formal plated dinners. Clean, elegant dishware elevates the dining experience without the cost of purchase.
Glassware Wine glasses, water goblets, champagne flutes, highball glasses, rocks glasses, and more. Our glassware inventory covers the full bar and dining service, whether you’re pouring a simple water service or running a full open bar for a 400-person reception.
Flatware Dinner forks, salad forks, knives, teaspoons, soup spoons, and serving utensils in polished silver finishes that read as formal or casual depending on your table setting. Renting flatware is almost always more practical than purchasing for a one-time event, and ours arrives clean and ready to set.
Linens Banquet linens, table overlays, napkins, and specialty linen rentals in a wide range of colors and sizes. The right linen sets the tone for a table before a single plate is placed, and it’s one of the most noticeable details in event photography. We work with caterers and planners across St. Louis to match linens to their event’s color palette and vibe.
Bar Setups & Bar Equipment 4′, 6′, and 8′ tabletop bars with risers and linens, sleek portable bar units, and bar accessories for catered events of any size. Whether your catering contract includes bar service or your client is providing their own bartenders, we supply the bar setup that makes the space work.
Cocktail Tables & High-Top Tables Cocktail table and high-top table rentals are a natural complement to catering setups — ideal for cocktail hours, standing receptions, networking events, and any gathering where guests are mingling rather than seated. Available in standard and bar height, with or without linens.
Tables & Chairs Round and rectangular banquet tables, folding chairs, padded resin chairs, and chiavari chairs for seated dining setups. Whether your event is a plated dinner or a buffet with full seating, we carry the furniture to complete the room.
Catering Accessories Ice bins, beverage dispensers, coffee urns, bread baskets, serving tongs, ladles, and the full range of small accessories that professional caterers need on-site. The little things matter in a catering setup — and we have them.
WHO WE SERVE
For Caterers. For Planners. For Anyone Putting Food at the Center of Their Event.
The culinary and catering rental side of our business is built around professionals, but it’s open to everyone.
For Professional Caterers in St. Louis: You need a rental partner who understands how catering setups work, delivers equipment clean and on time, and makes pickup just as seamless as drop-off. We’ve worked alongside St. Louis caterers for decades, and over 75% of our business is with industry professionals just like you. We coordinate around your load-in windows, communicate proactively, and don’t create extra work for your team on event day. When you call Aries, you’re calling a partner, not just a supplier.
For Event Planners & Coordinators: If you’re sourcing catering equipment as part of a larger event rental order, we make it easy to bundle. most planners can cover everything in a single order with Aries Co.: tables, chairs, linens, glassware, chafing dishes, and bar setups. One vendor, one delivery, one point of contact.
For Private Hosts & DIY Events: Hosting a catered dinner at home, a backyard graduation party, or a neighborhood event? You don’t need to be a professional to rent from us. We’ll help you figure out exactly what you need, how much of it, and when to have it delivered and picked up. No experience required, just a great event in mind.
For Private Chefs & Pop-Up Culinary Events: Private chefs, supper club hosts, and pop-up dining experiences have unique equipment needs, and we’re well-equipped to meet them. From intimate plated dinner setups to larger culinary events, we supply the dishware, glassware, linens, and serving equipment that help your food take center stage.
EVENTS WE SUPPORT
Every Occasion Where Great Food Is Being Served
Wedding Receptions & Rehearsal Dinners: Full catering equipment packages for wedding catering teams, from chafing dishes and serving stations to china, glassware, flatware, and bar setups.
Corporate Dinners & Catered Lunches: Professional dishware, glassware, and serving equipment for corporate catering across St. Louis. like board dinners, client events, company-wide catered lunches, and more.
Holiday Parties & Seasonal Events: Catering equipment and table settings for company holiday parties, neighborhood gatherings, and seasonal celebrations of all sizes.
Fundraiser Galas & Charity Events: Elegant china, glassware, linens, and serving stations for nonprofit events, charity auctions, and fundraising dinners throughout the St. Louis area.
Graduation & Birthday Parties: Casual to upscale catering equipment for milestone celebrations, whether you’re doing a buffet in the backyard or a sit-down dinner in a private event space.
BBQs & Outdoor Catered Events: Outdoor-ready serving equipment, casual table settings, and furniture for company picnics, backyard parties, and outdoor receptions in the St. Louis region.
Private Chef & Supper Club Dinners: Curated table settings, glassware, and serving pieces for intimate culinary experiences where presentation is everything.
Community & Nonprofit Events: Reliable, affordable catering equipment rentals for community organizations, school events, church dinners, and fundraising gatherings across Greater St. Louis.
Serving St. Louis Businesses and Venues Across the Region
The Aries Co. is based at 4940 Northrup Ave in St. Louis and delivers catering rental equipment throughout the region. We deliver throughout St. Louis City and St. Louis County, and we also have a will call dock for caterers and clients who prefer to pick up smaller orders.
We regularly supply catering equipment to events at private residences, hotel ballrooms, banquet halls, outdoor venues, tented spaces, museums, and corporate campuses throughout the region, including Downtown St. Louis, Clayton, Chesterfield, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Maryland Heights, and more. If you’re not sure whether we deliver to your location, just ask.
WHY CATERERS & PLANNERS CHOOSE ARIES CO.
The Rental Partner St. Louis Caterers Have Trusted Since 1974
We understand catering operations. We’ve worked with professional caterers and planners across the St. Louis market for over 50 years. We know how catering setups work, how timelines run, and what happens when something goes sideways. We’re built to be a reliable extension of your team, not a complication.
Our equipment is clean, complete, and ready. Our catering inventory is maintained to a professional standard. Chafing dishes arrive assembled and ready. Glassware and dishware arrive clean. Linens arrive pressed. You shouldn’t have to inspect your rental equipment on event day, and with us, you won’t.
One order covers most of your needs. From chafing dishes and serving stations to tables, chairs, glassware, and bar setups, most caterers and planners can cover the majority of their equipment needs through a single Aries order. Less coordination, fewer deliveries, one point of contact.
We offer flexible pickup and delivery. We offer professional delivery and pickup throughout the St. Louis region, with scheduling built around your event timeline. Will call is also available at our dock at 4940 Northrup Ave (Monday–Friday, 8am–3pm) for caterers who prefer to transport their own smaller items.
We are industry-recognized. Proud members of ILEA, the American Rental Association, and the St. Louis Attractions Association. Professional standards aren’t a talking point for us, they’re how we’ve kept clients coming back for decades.
GETTING STARTED
Ready to Put Together Your Catering Equipment Order?
Getting a quote is straightforward. Here’s what we’ll need:
- Your event date
- Venue name and address
- Load-in and load-out windows (when we can access the space)
- Your name, billing address, and best contact number
- Estimated guest count
- The equipment categories you’re considering
From there, we’ll build a custom quote. No packages, no minimums on item types, just the equipment you actually need at a fair price.
Will call available at 4940 Northrup Ave, Monday–Friday, 8am–3pm, for caterers picking up smaller orders.
Call us at 314.664.6610 or email Sales@AriesCo.com and we’ll be in touch promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caterers, planners and hosts ask us most:
Does Aries Co. provide catering or food service?
No. We provide the equipment, not the food. From chafing dishes and serving stations to china, glassware, flatware, linens, and bar setups, we supply everything your catering team needs to serve a great meal. You bring the food and the talent; we bring everything else.
What catering equipment can I rent from Aries Co.?
Our culinary and catering inventory includes chafing dishes and food warmers, serving stations, china and dishware, glassware, flatware, linens, bar setups, cocktail tables, buffet accessories, coffee urns, ice bins, beverage dispensers, and serving utensils. Most caterers can cover the large majority of their equipment needs through a single order with us.
Do you work with professional caterers in St. Louis?
Absolutely. More than 75% of our business is with industry professionals including caterers, event planners, venue managers, and coordinators across St. Louis. We coordinate delivery and pickup around your event schedule, communicate proactively, and work cleanly alongside your team. If you’re a caterer looking for a reliable equipment partner in St. Louis, let’s talk.
Do you rent chafing dishes and food warming equipment?
Yes, chafing dishes are one of our most frequently rented items. We carry full-size and half-size chafing dishes with fuel and water pans for buffet setups of all sizes. Whether you’re serving a 50-person corporate lunch or a 400-person wedding reception, we have the warming equipment to keep your food at the right temperature through service.
Can I rent glassware, china, and flatware for a catered event?
Yes. We carry a full range of dishware, glassware, and flatware for catered events of every style, from casual backyard parties to formal plated dinners. Renting is almost always more practical than purchasing for a one-time event, and our inventory arrives clean and ready to use.
Do you offer linen rentals for catered events?
Yes. We carry banquet linens, overlays, and napkins in a range of colors and sizes to complement any event. Linens are one of the most impactful details in a catering setup; the right color and texture sets the tone for the entire table. We work with caterers and planners to match linens to their event’s aesthetic.
Can I rent a bar setup along with my catering equipment?
Yes, and a lot of our catering clients do. We carry 4′, 6′, and 8′ tabletop bars with risers and linens, as well as portable bar units for receptions, cocktail hours, and standing events. Bundling your bar setup with the rest of your catering equipment order is an easy way to simplify your vendor list.
How far in advance should I book catering equipment rentals?
For most events, 4–6 weeks in advance is a solid target. For large weddings or events during peak spring and fall season, booking earlier is always better. We do accommodate last-minute requests when inventory allows, so don’t hesitate to reach out even if your event is coming up quickly.
Setting the Standard for St. Louis Event Rentals
We love working with Aries Party Rental. From quality, to customer service, to problem solving; The Aries crew goes above and beyond to make our team look great, and with their help, we all know we can sleep at night knowing that tomorrow will bring a successful event!
Tina O.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Aries Rental Company for over a decade, and I can confidently say they are an exceptional partner. The quality of their rental products is consistently outstanding—everything arrives clean, well-maintained, and exactly as promised, which is critical in our industry. Just as impressive is the dependability of their team; they are reliable, proactive, and clearly invested in our success. Communication with Aries is seamless and efficient—they are responsive, transparent, and always willing to problem-solve quickly when needed. Aries Rental Company makes the entire process easy and stress-free, and I highly recommend them to any organization looking for a trusted, high-quality rental partner.
Bridget B.
LET’S GET IT SERVED RIGHT
St. Louis Caterers & Hosts Have Trusted Aries Since 1974
The food is your job. The equipment is ours. For over 50 years, The Aries Co. has been supplying St. Louis caterers, planners, and hosts with the rental equipment that makes great food look even better — delivered on time, in excellent condition, and backed by a team that actually cares how your event goes.
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