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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...

  • Spice Catering

    Spice Catering is a wedding catering and event planning company based in Derby, Connecticut. The company specializes in...Read more creating delectable cuisine with creative presentation for weddings and events of all sizes and styles. Owner Dan Biagioni and his executive chef have 40 years of combined...

  • A Thyme To Cook Catering

    A Thyme to Cook, a bespoke, female owned business for 35 years, is a dedicated team of culinary and design creatives...Read more with a diverse crew. We believe in relationships over convenience and are diligent about combining your desires with our culinary passion to create a perfectly curated experience just...

  • 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...

  • Emily's Catering Group

    Emily's Catering Group is a full-service catering and event planning company based in Bristol, Connecticut and...Read more services the surrounding Connecticut areas. The creative team and gourmet chefs work individually with you to create a customized menu matching your preferences and tastes. They will...

  • 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...

  • David Alan Hospitality Group

    David Alan Hospitality Group is a full-service catering and events management company based in Berlin, Connecticut that...Read more services all of Connecticut, and parts of Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island. We offer unparalleled service and the freshest, highest quality food. David Alan Hospitality...

  • Taylor Made Catering

    Taylor Made Catering is located in Lenexa, Kansas so we can easily accommodate up to 60 miles of the Lenexa area. Our...Read more catering company started 25 years ago, about the time I was born! That's right, we are a father/daughter catering duo! We've been doing weddings since before I can remember. With...

  • 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...

  • Heavenly Gourmet

    Heavenly Gourmet is a wedding catering company operating out of San Antonio, Texas. This team has been serving couples...Read more for over 17 years and has gained a reputation as a trustworthy business among event venues and couples throughout San Antonio and its surrounding areas. They will work...

  • Naman's Catering

    Naman's Catering offers catering services to couples in and around Mobile, Alabama and the Whole Gulf Coast of...Read more Mississpipi and Florida Panhandle. With over 30 years of experience, they take pride in bringing outstanding service to each wedding they cater for. Couples can relax knowing they will have...

  • 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...

  • Savour First Choice Catering

    Savour First Choice Catering is a wedding caterer located in Fort Myers, Florida. Offering an abundance of different...Read more cuisines, Savour also provides structured and customized menus. The company prides itself on its experience across all catering fields and the ability to meet the client's needs, no...

  • Got It Covered Events

    Got It Covered Events is a wedding caterer that serves San Antonio, Texas and the surrounding areas. As a special part...Read more of your memorable event, the family-owned company prides themselves on their flavorful, delicious hot food. To top it off, they offer an extensive range of high-quality linens,...

  • PG Special Events Catering

    Based in San Antonio, Texas, PG Special Events Catering is a wedding catering business. This company's team is dedicated...Read more to helping clients celebrate memorable moments. With a wide range of options available, meals can be as festive and personalized as the clients desire. Cuisine PG Special Events...

  • 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...

  • Cafe Natalie Catering

    Café Natalie Catering is a wedding catering company located in Houston, Texas. At Café Natalie Catering, their mission...Read more is to create unforgettable events by exceeding all couple's expectations with impeccably executed cuisine, exceptional service, and genuine hospitality. Services Offered Café...

  • 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...

  • Catering By Christine

    Catering by Christine offers comprehensive catering services from its Connecticut base and beyond, expertly...Read more accommodating weddings and various events in nearby locales. Their culinary experts craft distinctive and tantalizing dishes on-site with their mobile kitchens, guaranteeing top-tier freshness...

  • Riverside Catering

    Riverside Catering is a wedding catering company based in Boerne, Texas, that services celebrations throughout Texas...Read more Hill Country and beyond. The business prides itself in delivering delicious cuisine, as well as impeccable customer service. Riverside Catering aims to provide catering that’s...

  • 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...

  • Catering Works

    Catering Works, Inc is a wedding catering company located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Their professional staff cater to...Read more a wide variety of tastes and have experience providing everything from local favorites to exotic fare. Catering Works, Inc works closely with couples to curate their perfect...

  • Distinctive Catering

    Based in West Michigan, Distinctive Catering is a professional catering company that provides culinary solutions for...Read more weddings in addition to all-inclusive bar services. The team offers expertly crafted cuisine for events throughout a 100-mile radius, including locations such as Lansing, Kalamazoo,...

  • Marinas Catering

    MARINAS CATERING..... is a full service catering company located in Casselberry Florida. Our specialty is providing top...Read more quality food and service for your weddings, special events, and banquets without breaking your bank or putting you in financial distress. Our focus will always be SERVICE, QUALITY,...

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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