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  • La Hacienda Restaurant and Catering

    Fremont, Nebraska, is home to La Hacienda Restaurant and Catering, a wedding and event catering option specializing in...Read more Mexican cuisine. This business offers a large selection of authentic, delicious dishes, from enchiladas and burritos to chimichangas and a la carte options. So, if you want to add a...

  • Food For The Soul Catering & Events

    Food for the Soul is a caterer in Wailuku, Hawaii, specializing in upscale food, stellar service, and striking...Read more presentation. The team is down-to-earth, has strong communication skills, and is upfront about pricing (keeping things affordable is something they do well). Food for the Soul is owned by...

  • Hy-vee

    Hy-vee is a Mission, Kansas provider of wedding catering, cakes, and sweet treats. Their team of artisans can craft a...Read more wide range of scrumptious delights, ranging from a tower of doughnuts to tiered wedding cakes. Whatever couples desire on their wedding day, Hy-vee can help make it...

  • Cosentino's Catering

    Cosentino's Catering is a wedding catering company based in Kansas City. Their beautiful presentation and remarkable...Read more value make this hometown favorite and an ideal choice for wedding receptions, rehearsals, or showers. They offer a mouthwatering variety of meals, beverages, desserts, and floral...

  • Duvall Catering & Events

    Duvall Catering & Events is a wedding catering and events company based in Charleston, South Carolina. The award-winning...Read more company has been specializing in serving lowcountry cuisine since 1978. Duvall Catering & Events is a versatile company that serves delicious and locally-sourced foods, hand...

  • Family Catering

    Family Catering is a wedding catering company located in Beckley, West Virginia. This proudly family-owned business will...Read more serve up mouthwatering and diverse cuisine on your special day. Cuisine The talented duo of Wendy Moody and Candice Clark will consult with you to learn about your unique tastes...

  • Akey's Catering

    Based in Cameron, Missouri, Akey’s Catering. A family-owned business, Dale and Joann Akey are committed to making the...Read more planning process as straightforward as possible. This company was founded in 1996 and takes a homemade approach to meals. Dale and Joann started this business from their kitchen at...

  • Masterpiece Cuisine Catering

    Masterpiece Cuisine Catering is a wedding catering company located in Henderson, Nevada AND In Santa Fe, New Mexico....Read more Co-owners Timothy Welc and Scott Mahan founded the business in 2007 with a pioneering spirit and vision to elevate food and service at weddings and events. They spent 17 years...

  • Peachtree Catering and Events

    Peachtree Catering and Events is a boutique catering firm on Philadelphia's Main Line. We cater in tents, private homes...Read more and venues throughout the Delaware Valley. Our cuisine is, simply put, extraordinary. We are passionate about food, and meticulous in all aspects of production in our scratch...

  • Matthew’s Catering

    Serving the Kansas City area, Matthew’s Catering is a wedding caterer based out of Grandview, Missouri. Owner and chef...Read more Matt Cross was born and raised in Kansas City, where his father ran numerous restaurants. Before too long Matt found himself working in a prep kitchen as well, an experience that...

  • Piguet’s Primetime

    Piguet’s Catering team wants the ideal of personalization to be a forerunner in food planning. A one-on-one consultation...Read more is the first step in making your ideas and dreams a reality. Client input makes each affair unique with a look, feel, and taste of its own. Once the planning is complete, then the...

  • Catering by the Family

    Catering by the Family provides a premium wedding service and is based in Tampa Bay, Florida. With over forty years of...Read more catering expertise, the award-winning company wants to make the happy couple feel like part of their family, by delivering a memorable and high-quality dining experience. Boasting...

  • Pecan Lodge

    Based in Dallas, Texas, Pecan Lodge offers professional catering services for weddings and other special events. Justin...Read more and Diane Fourton, husband and wife, quit their corporate jobs in 2009 to share their mouthwatering Texas cuisine with others. As a family-owned business, they understand the...

  • Crazy Good Eats

    Crazy Good Eats is a wedding catering company based in Olathe, Kansas. This catering company specializes in delicious...Read more and familiar Kansas City-style barbecue that will surely satisfy you and your guests. This team is happy to cater gatherings of all sizes, from intimate, backyard parties to grand...

  • Delightful Catering, Inc.

    Delightful Catering, Inc. is a professional wedding catering company located in Savannah, Georgia. It was established in...Read more 1999 by owners, Alex and Yvonne Friedman. The pair were determined to provide upscale American and European cuisine to events held in their local area, and eventually,...

  • Salthouse Catering

    Salthouse Catering offers catering services for weddings and events in Charleston, South Carolina and the surrounding...Read more Lowcountry. We are about the marriage of mouthwatering ingredients, creativity, and exceptional service. We combine our professionalism and expertise to help each couple create their...

  • Eat Well Food Services (The Original Kitty's)

    Based in New Hartford, New York, Eat Well Food Services (The Original Kitty's) has been providing weddings with...Read more delicious gourmet food for over twenty years. Since 1995, Dave Morgan and his team have dedicated themselves to using the freshest ingredients and personalizing their menus to each...

  • Famous Dave's BBQ

    Famous Dave’s BBQ, of North Olmsted, Ohio, is a wedding caterer serving affordable, award-winning Southern-style...Read more barbeque food options. Their “legendary” barbeque is dry-rubbed, slow-smoked in a hickory log smoker and then chargrilled to lock in its famous flavor. Famous Dave’s BBQ is available to...

  • Cristina's Fine Mexican Restaurant

    Based in Flower Mound, Texas, Cristina's Fine Mexican Restaurant provides catering services for weddings. This...Read more family-owned restaurant specializes in traditional Mexican and Latin-American cuisine, and strives to celebrate their cultural roots through flavorsome dishes. They will work to give you...

  • Gance's Complete Catering

    Operating out of Binghamton, New York, Gance’s Complete Catering is a family-run wedding caterer, servicing couples...Read more since 1991. What started as a door-to-door sandwich delivery business has grown into one of the largest privately owned, off-premise catering companies in upstate New York. A...

  • Sweetie's Place

    Welcome to Sweetie's Place, where your special day is our passion! We are a dedicated catering company that goes above...Read more and beyond to make your wedding day an unforgettable culinary experience. Our mission is simple: to cater to couples and create memorable moments through exceptional food and...

  • Arthur's Catering

    Arthur's Catering is a wedding catering business based out of Altamonte Springs, Florida, just 15 minutes away from the...Read more heart of Orlando. The company's passionate culinary and event team will work tirelessly to bring your unique vision to life through their services. Creative menu options make for a...

  • Magnolia Grill Catering

    "You celebrate. We cater!" offers a glimpse into why Magnolia Grill Catering is a "Couples Choice Award Winner" since...Read more 2014. Operating from Richmond Hill, GA, Magnolia Grill Catering specializes in wedding catering services. The dedicated culinary team is committed to delivering exceptional customer...

  • Little Miami River Catering

    Little Miami River Catering is a wedding catering service based in Xenia, Ohio. The city’s name comes from the Greek...Read more word for “hospitality,” which this company emulates through its high-quality food and service. The culinary team has almost 30 years of experience and can cater to gatherings of all...

How much does wedding catering cost?

Food and drink are a major part of the wedding experience (no one wants hangry guests!), so it’s no surprise that you’ll spend a big amount of your total budget on your wedding catering. The average wedding catering cost in the U.S. is about $4,000 with most couples spending between $1,800 to $7,000. Note that wedding catering prices do vary widely depending on your wedding’s location and many other factors, like guest count—but no matter where you’re getting married, delicious and plentiful food is essential to an amazing wedding reception experience.

  • $ 400 or less Lower range
  • $ 4,000 Average cost
  • $ 1,800 - $ 7,000 Most couples spend between
  • $ 13,000 or more Upper range

Costs displayed are based on spend from thousands of couples who recently reported pricing for this service within their WeddingWire review. Pricing varies based on factors including, but not limited to, vendor’s experience, level of expertise, event guest count, date, and geographic region.

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What is included in a wedding catering package?

Your wedding catering may be provided by your wedding venue, or you may want or need to hire an outside caterer. Reading a wedding catering contract can be a bit confusing, but in general, your wedding catering cost will be priced on a “per person” basis. A standard wedding catering package includes the following:
  • Food: The wedding food cost is the most obvious part of a wedding catering package. You’re paying for the actual food that your guests will eat during cocktail hour and the main meal. Whether it’s served plated or buffet style is up to you and your caterer.
  • Beverages: Your caterer will likely provide beverages, both alcoholic and not, for your big day.
  • Staffing: From your event manager to cooks, servers, bartenders, and more, there are lots of staffers that will go into making your wedding day a success. It’s important to work with your caterer to make sure that you have enough people on hand to ensure a smooth reception.
  • Rentals: Your caterer may also provide rentals, from tables to chairs, dishes to glassware, utensils, and more. Some venues provide these rentals, or you may need to hire a separate rentals company.
  • Additional fees: Caterers may charge additional costs and fees, including cake cutting fees, corkage fees, and more. Be sure to read your contract carefully—and ask questions—to make sure you understand your wedding catering cost.

What are the different ways to serve wedding reception food?

When determining your wedding food cost, a big factor will be how you’re planning on serving the meal. There are a few serving style options for weddings:
  • Plated: Otherwise known as a sit-down meal, your guests will be served their meal at their table by a member of the wait staff. There may be a single entrée option served or several entrée options, which your guests can either order in advance (usually on their RSVP card) or at the event. This is the most formal and traditional of wedding serving styles.
  • Buffet: For a more casual serving style, guests serve themselves from a buffet station. Fifty percent of couples choose a buffet-style reception.
  • Family-Style: Servers provide large platters of food to reception tables, and guests pass the trays around and serve themselves.
  • Cocktail-Style: A more modern service style, food is served via passed hors d’oeuvres and at stations. This allows guests to walk around, and mix and mingle during the reception instead of sitting at their tables.

What is the average wedding catering cost per person?

The average wedding catering cost per person varies depending on your wedding’s service style. For a plated meal, the average cost of wedding catering in the U.S. is $40 per person. For a buffet, the average is $27 per person.

Is a wedding reception buffet always the cheaper option?

Most of the time, a wedding reception buffet is indeed less expensive than a plated dinner. While you’ll pay less in staffing and rentals for a buffet-style meal, you’ll need more food since guests are serving themselves. To keep your buffet budget-friendly, avoid serving costly foods (shrimp, for example) buffet-style or have a staffer on hand to serve your guests from the buffet to keep the portions under control.

What is the average cost of alcohol for a wedding?

Alcohol can comprise a major part of your total wedding catering cost. In general, the average starting price in the U.S. for bar service at a wedding is $15 per person.

Wedding Catering Considerations

We all know that the most important part of your wedding is about celebrating your commitment to your significant other with your family and friends. But for some, having great food is a very very close second! Choosing the right wedding caterer is essential in making your wedding one to remember. Your caterer may have the biggest impact on your guests' experience of the day.

We all know that wedding food is a popular topic of conversation. Picking reliable and talented wedding caterer will give guests another reason to praise your magical day. Wedding catering is much more than preparing a meal, there must be in-depth understanding of the events of the day and the food's place in the grander scheme. The best wedding caterers will not only create a menu that will wow the taste buds, but also provide service that will help create a beautiful atmosphere and keep your party on track.

Wedding Catering Styles

Before getting too far into the search for your caterer, check with your venue about their policies. Some venues do not allow outside catering companies.

Here are some things to think about when starting your search.

First, consider the wedding catering style. There are four major catering styles and they include:

Plated Dinner: This is a more formal and traditional style. Each guest selects their meal (either at the event or in advance) and they are served individually. It is important to note this tends to be the priciest of the options because of extra staffing.

Buffet: This is a much more casual style. Guests can serve themselves while servers provide the food. This tends to be the least expensive of the styles and allows guests to choose their own portion sizes.

Family: In this style, servers provide trays of food to each table & guests pass them around the table, like a family dinner. This style is preferred for its inclusive and casual feel. Fair warning, it can be a bit messy.

Cocktail: This is a much more modern style of catering where food stations allow for guests to mix and mingle. The cocktail style allows for a wide variety of foods to be served and, if planned wisely, can save some money.

A few final words of advice, your food and venue theme don't necessarily need to match (i.e. beach wedding doesn't need to be all sea food), but that doesn't mean it can't if that is something you want. If possible, try to check ahead of time for guests' food allergies. You don't want to have someone with a peanut allergy eating food cooked in peanut oil.

Start the Search for the Perfect Wedding Caterer

When you're ready to start your search, select 'catering' on the drop down menu on the home page or under the 'vendors' tab at the top of the screen. Enter your wedding destination city and state, OR zip code, and see local caterers. It's an absolute necessity to read reviews on WeddingWire from real couples before making the final booking. Even talk to family and friends about catering services that they have used. Choosing your wedding caterer should be a fun experience where you let your creativity shine!

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