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  • Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano

    Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is an Italian restaurant located in Bloomington, Illinois. This restaurant and the other...Read more Biaggi’s locations throughout the United States have a reputation for providing an authentic dining experience full of Italian flavors and fresh ingredients. Biaggi’s Ristorante...

  • Savoie Catering

    A chef owned and operated catering company that is truly passionate about food and service. Our recipes are unique and...Read more our quality is unsurpassed. Styles of food and service can range from a down-home bbq or casual gathering to an elegant and sophisticated seated dinner or reception. When you...

  • 831 Catering

    831 Catering is a company providing great food for wedding parties in Monterey, California. The team offers menus...Read more defined by an eclectic mix of influences, from classic American barbecue dishes to California Coastal Menus. With the helpful team at their service, couples can plan whatever kind of...

  • 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...

  • Bar-B-Kings

    Based in Fresno, California, Bar-B-Kings is a catering company that provides fantastic barbecue dishes for weddings and...Read more other events in the area. They are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service to all of their clients. Services Offered The team at Bar-B-Kings will dedicate...

  • Mason Dixon Bakery

    Mason Dixon Bakery is Huntsville, Alabama’s first gluten-free bakery. At the helm of this operation is Dr. Ashley...Read more Ramirez, who is passionate about serving food and smiles on your wedding day. Services Offered Using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients to make a variety of foods, Mason...

  • The Happy Catering Company

    The Happy Catering Company is a full-service wedding catering company based in Birmingham, Alabama. It provides catering...Read more services for weddings throughout the local area, including Tuscaloosa, Shelby County, and Gadsden. The company specializes in buffets and cocktail receptions, serving quality and...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Barbara & Company Catering

    A wedding catering service in Santa Cruz, California, Barbara & Co. has over three generations of experience in...Read more restaurants and catering. Barbara & Co. caters any-sized event, whether you are hosting a corporate event, wedding, birthday, anniversary, or an intimate dinner. They believe each event is...

  • 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...

  • Trailin' Smoke BBQ

    Trailin' Smoke BBQ is a catering company based in Peoria, Illinois, that serves weddings, parties, and special events....Read more If you love smoked barbecue cuisine, this business offers many mouthwatering options. From beef brisket to grilled meats, you'll find plenty of dishes here to whet your...

  • Top Notch Catering

    Family-owned and operated, Top Notch Catering serves weddings in and around Birmingham, Alabama. Since 2007, this eatery...Read more has brought professional service, customer care, and gourmet cuisine to celebrations of all styles. The experienced staff have catered events both large and small and are...

  • Twinleaf Catering

    Twinleaf Catering is a dedicated catering company based in Leesburg, Virginia. Our team works hard to create thoughtful,...Read more personalized experiences for our clients. Twinleaf Catering uses only the freshest ingredients from local, sustainable agriculture to provide you with the kind of cuisine a...

  • Paradise Catering

    Paradise Catering is a wedding caterer based in Carmel Valley, California. For fresh, in-season ingredients, this...Read more caterer gets ingredients straight from their garden in Carmel Valley, featuring unusual and heirloom vegetables. One of their serving styles is called “Live Grill,” where the buffet is...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Krush Catering and Events

    Based in Bakersfield, California, Krush Catering and Events offers delicious cuisine for weddings and other special...Read more occasions. A full-service catering company, the team offers both off-site and on-site services from their Bakersfield venue. They will help you to accentuate your wedding's theme with...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Spice Charcuterie

    Spice Charcuterie is a wedding caterer based in Springfield, Illinois. It all began with a love for cheese. Who doesn't...Read more love cheese? Allison May started making charcuterie boards for friends and family in late 2019 and loved seeing people enjoy her boards. So, she kept making them. Allison's...

  • 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...

  • Ragusa’s Italian Crepe Cafe

    Ragusa’s Italian Crepe Cafe is a food truck and wedding caterer specializing in Italian cuisine in Kansas City and...Read more Johnson County, KS. Owner Laurie Vitale has an Italian-Sicilian heritage and is passionate about bringing the taste of Italy to your next event. She and her team have the highest...

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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