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  • Fire on Wheels Artisan Wood-Fired Pizza

    Fire on Wheels Artisan Wood Fired Pizza is a mobile wood-fired catering service operating out of Carmel, California. Be...Read more it a corporate event, party, wedding, or even a get-together at your house, they are available to travel to your location. Services Offered Fire on Wheels Artisan Wood-Fired Pizza...

  • O'Neill's Catering

    O'Neill's Catering is a full-service wedding caterer located in Horsham, Pennsylvania. With over 30 years of...Read more experience, they provide professional staff so you can enjoy your day. They understand that you likely have a vision of your special day, so rather than have packages and menus for you to...

  • Nick’s Catering and Events

    Nick's Catering and Events is a business catering to weddings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nick's prides itself on the...Read more ability to accommodate every customer's needs. Services Offered The restaurant at Nick's Catering and Events offers a dining room, bar, patio, and pub bar ideal for wedding...

  • From Me2U Chef Services

    Operating out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, From Me2U Chef Services is a catering business that uses only fresh, local produce,...Read more ensuring every dish showcases the very best of seasonal ingredients. Founder Chef Curt, born and raised in South Carolina blends nostalgia with creativity, creating delightful dishes...

  • Buehler's Catering

    Buehler’s Catering is a wedding caterer in Wooster, Ohio, which offers a comprehensive culinary service for a variety of...Read more wedding celebrations. This business offers a whole host of meals and serving options to suit a number of preferences and budgets, meaning couples don’t have to compromise taste...

  • Zarda BBQ

    Based in Blue Springs, Missouri, Zarda BBQ is a wedding catering business specializing in slow-cooked meats and...Read more buffet-style dining. After more than 45 years of catering for weddings, the culinary team continues to provide memorable and delicious dining experiences. Couples can customize their...

  • City Kitchen

    City Kitchen is a wedding catering company based in Fort Worth, Texas. The dedicated chefs delight in providing...Read more delicious food at wedding events throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area. Their innovative menus are designed around your tastes and preferences, with an emphasis on flavor, freshness, and...

  • Pyramid Catering

    Pyramid Catering and Events is a wedding catering company located in Seattle, Washington. Our team, with over 25 years...Read more of experience, offers plentiful, delicious, and beautifully-presented food at affordable prices paired with friendly and gracious staff. Services Offered Delicious foods, combined...

  • KJ Catering

    Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, KJ Catering offers couples a variety of dishes for wedding celebrations. Led by Chef...Read more Kevin, this team understands that no two events are the same, and they love creating dining experiences to match. They approach every celebration with passion, striving to provide...

  • Atlasta Catering

    We believe that your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life. The joining of two people in front of...Read more family and friends is something to honor, respect and celebrate. We recognize and embrace the role cuisine and hospitality play and find purpose in fostering connection and building...

  • As Good As It Gets Catering by Cheryl's on 12th

    Situated in Portland, Oregon, As Good As It Gets Catering by Cheryl's on 12th is a seasoned caterer for weddings and...Read more private events. Specializing in custom catering with meals that taste as scrumptious as they look, these professionals will be delighted to craft a menu just for you. By getting to...

  • 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...

  • Famous Dave's BBQ

    Famous Dave’s BBQ is an award-winning barbecue restaurant and catering company with locations in Roseville, Novi, Taylor...Read more and Westland, Michigan. The catering company can accommodate intimate weddings and weddings with several hundred guests. The company has catered to themed weddings, including...

  • Piccolo Trattoria Catering

    Piccolo Trattoria Catering is a full-service wedding catering company based in Newtown, Pennsylvania. This long-standing...Read more catering company can provide quality cuisine, experienced event planning assistance, and exceptional service for your special day. Cuisine Piccolo Trattoria Catering provides...

  • 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...

  • Salt + Smoke

    Based out of Saint Louis, MO, Salt + Smoke is a wedding catering company. A team of talented chefs creates delicious...Read more dishes inspired by authentic American and traditional barbecue cuisine. High-quality food combines with excellent customer care to ensure that your evening reception is a memorable...

  • Oliver's Restaurant and Catering

    Oliver’s Restaurant and Catering works with some of Buffalo, New York’s most exclusive venues, creating unforgettable...Read more menus for weddings big and small. A local institution, Oliver’s has maintained an unwavering commitment to quality and service during its more than 80-year tenure at the heart of...

  • Watch Hill Catering

    Watch Hill Catering is a full-service catering company located in Westerly, Rhode Island, serving weddings and events in...Read more Rhode Island and Connecticut Executive Chef John Kolesar brings 20 years of high-end culinary experience and a staff with over 100 years of combined experience. Watch Hill...

  • Mazzone Hospitality

    Mazzone Hospitality is a full-service catering company based in Clifton Park, New York, and serving the state's Capital...Read more Region area. A wide range of wedding venues served includes those from the Hudson Valley to the Adirondacks. Restaurateur Angelo Mazzone and his team work to make each event run...

  • Blackstone Caterers

    Blackstone Caterers is a catering company based in Middletown, Rhode Island that has been servicing events since 1945....Read more Whether your event is big or small, they are dedicated to giving you a boutique approach, customizing every detail and exceeding your expectations.Services Offered Blackstone’s...

  • 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...

  • Good Food Catering

    Good Food Catering is a wedding catering company based in Charleston, South Carolina. When founded in 2004, the business...Read more soon became one of the city’s top caterers due to their restaurant-quality service and food. Executive Chef Tiana Hamilton and her skilled team strive to create long-lasting...

  • Casey's Catering & Events

    Casey's Catering & Events is a full-service wedding caterer based in Tempe, Arizona, just under 20 minutes away from the...Read more heart of Phoenix. The culinary team takes pride in providing affordable catering for all special occasions. They delight in contributing their exceptional service and delicious...

  • DJ's California Catering

    An exceptional caterer in Ventura, California, DJ’s California Catering has a reputation for excellence in food and...Read more service. This catering company works closely with the engaged couple to satisfy their needs and preferences. Services Offered Aside from the high-end and classy food you will be sure...

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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