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  • The Pitchfork Restaurant

    The Pitchfork Restaurant is a family-owned barbecue restaurant and wedding catering company located in Bolivar,...Read more Missouri. This team of culinary professionals can serve up the reception meal of your dreams on your big day. With over 10 years of experience in the catering industry, they know how to...

  • Bubba's Roadhouse & Saloon

    Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon is a catering company based in Cape Coral, Florida. Specializing in traditional American...Read more barbecue and Southern cuisine, this business creates fresh, flavorful dishes. Owner Jay Johnson and his team are delighted to work with soon-to-be newlyweds to create their dream...

  • Artichoke and Company

    Artichoke and Company offers innovative catering to the Naples region. Having served for over 20 years, this catering...Read more company has provided services to all events large and small. Their ballroom space is ideal for any rehearsal dinner or reception. A team of international chefs brainstorm creative...

  • Carolyn's Personalized Catering

    Carolyn’s Personalized Catering, LLC is a wedding caterer based out of Millbury, Ohio, that serves Toledo. This full...Read more service caterer would be honored to provide couples with delicious, high quality meals and professional service for your wedding events. They will do their best to please couples and...

  • Tree City Catering

    Based in Toledo, Ohio, Tree City Catering provides gourmet catering solutions for your unique and memorable wedding. Our...Read more chef/owner has over 10 years of experience in catering wedding receptions. Choosing Tree City Catering means you are not limited to a single banquet hall location and menu. You...

  • 4 Seasons Catering and Events

    Based in Naples, Florida, 4 Seasons Catering and Events is a wedding catering company serving celebrations throughout...Read more southwest Florida. At 4 Seasons Catering and Events, we have a mission to provide our clients and their families and/or guests with an experience they will never forget. Let our team...

  • Caley's Catering and Events

    Caley’s Catering and Events is a catering company in Draper, Utah. Their wide range of food can be used for both fancy...Read more and casual events. Not only are they known for their meals, but are able to offer various other services, such as but are not limited to decor, rentals, tables, chairs, bartenind,...

  • Susanna's Catering

    With an emphasis on global cuisine & a passion for incorporating plentiful Vermont fresh food and products, Susanna's...Read more Catering provides a fully insured service that combines outstanding quality ingredients, a wealth of experience, bold imagination & impeccable service for any size event in the...

  • Rustic Hawk Catering Co.

    Based in Taylorsville, Mississippi, Rustic Hawk Catering Co. provides mouthwatering dishes to wedding receptions,...Read more rehearsal dinners, and other nuptial celebrations. This culinary team sees food as one of the best ways to bring people together during life-changing events. They strive to bring a warm,...

  • Montilios

    Montilio's is a catering company and bakery located in Brockton, Massachusetts. Specializing in curating an array of...Read more French and Italian pastries, this business also creates wedding cakes, wood-fired pizza, and more. Established by the Montilio family, the company has been serving areas throughout...

  • 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...

  • Early Bird Catering

    Reach out to us for our sample menus and informational PDFs! Who We Are: In the beginning of 2022, Chef Deven Bora...Read more started Early Bird Catering. He felt Vermont was calling for a fresh and new business to help fill the gaps in the local food and event service scene. Starting off as a part time...

  • Chef Penelope's Catering

    Chef Penelope’s Catering is a full-service wedding catering company based in Nashville, Tennessee that services...Read more Nashville and the surrounding areas. The company specializes in delivering beautiful presentation of delicious wedding cuisine. Owner Penelope Pfuntner and her expert catering staff...

  • Renegade Outpost

    Renegade Outpost is a full service event planning and chef services company based in Brooklyn. They've been in business...Read more for 8 years. They have been hired more than 300 times and have more than 170 5-star reviews on Thumbtack. They are new to Wedding Wire, but you can still see the reviews of the...

  • 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...

  • Pamela's Traveling Feast

    Pamela’s Traveling Feast is a boutique catering service that specializes in providing meals for off-site and on-site...Read more events alike. Owner Pamela makes the effort to get to know each of her clients to ensure that her services complement their special day. She aims to combine the latest culinary trends...

  • The Barefoot Gourmet

    The Barefoot Gourmet is a caterer specializing in multi-cultural wedding day cuisine in South Ryegate, Vermont. Owner...Read more and chef Ashleigh Putnam got her start in cooking at a young age in her grandmothers kitchen. She has developed a deep knowledge for a multitude of cooking styles throughout her...

  • Christina's Catering

    Ask about our upcoming WEDDING OPEN HOUSE - Sun. May 5th(RSVP required) and special booking incentives for Special Value...Read more Dates.(see our website www.christinascatering/openhouse or visit Instagram @TheGardensAtApplecross Bio for RSVP link. If you are looking for an extraordinary garden venue 125 to...

  • Naples Wedding Catering by Friscos

    Owned and operated by brothers, Naples Wedding Catering by Friscos is an excellent wedding catering service in Fort...Read more Myers, Florida. What gives this company a great reputation around the Fort Myers area is its 30 years of experience. This caterer offers expert advice when it comes to planning food...

  • Pheasant NYC

    Pheasant Catering is a full-service catering company located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. From relaxed buffets to...Read more three-course plated dinners, Pheasant offers a wide range of catering options and bar packages to suit celebrations of all kinds. With their unique culinary and design backgrounds, owners...

  • Creative Catering of VA

    Creative Catering of VA is a wedding catering service based out of Chesapeake, Virginia. This team of highly skilled...Read more culinary professionals is dedicated to creating experiences by providing excellent food. Through five-star service, they create lasting impressions on their clients and provide each...

  • J&M Catering & Events

    J&M Catering & Events is a wedding catering company located in Bonita Springs, Florida. Two elegant banquet hall spaces...Read more are available to host your big day. If you’d prefer to celebrate by the beach in beautiful nearby Naples or Fort Myers, J&M Catering will bring the wedding day essentials to...

  • Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe

    Basnight’s Lone Cedar Catering is a catering service located in Nags Head, North Carolina. Whether your ceremony is...Read more simple or lavish, our talented staff can accommodate you. Our delicious food will be a memorable part of your wedding, sure to have your guests talking for years to come. Serving both...

  • 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...

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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