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  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Roots & Flavors

    ROOTS & FLAVORS INC. is a professional wedding and event catering company based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This catering...Read more company has over 43 years of experience serving all kinds of special events both domestic and international. ROOTS & FLAVORS INC. is a flexible team of professionals who will cater...

  • Chef Piñeiro - Mesa 364

    Chef Piñeiro - Mesa 364 provides wedding catering services in San Juan, Puerto Rico, specializing in new Caribbean...Read more cuisine. Owner and chef Enrique Piñeiro prides himself on flavorful dishes and top-notch service. He works with couples to design and personalize a wedding day menu to fit their needs...

  • 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...

  • Brown Brothers Catering

    Brown Brothers Catering in Salt Lake City, Utah offers 5-star quality food and service that any couple will love. The...Read more company has won the WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award for the past five consecutive years. With customizable menus and a staff ready to listen to all your ideas, Brown Brothers...

  • 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...

  • CHEF MARISOLL CATERING

    Weddings and Events caterer serving all of Puerto Rico that specializes in creating Alternative Menus: making the...Read more ordinary, Extraordinary! Since 2007, we have crafted one-of-a-kind menus to suit every couple's needs and tastes. -Cuisine: Mouthwatering Dishes may include American, Mexican, French,...

  • 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...

  • 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,...

  • Walter Burke Catering

    Walter Burke Catering is an event catering company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Creating one-of-a-kind events with...Read more warmth and professionalism since 1981, the full-service catering company strives to plan and execute flawless functions. Walter Burke Catering serves the state of New Mexico, Arizona,...

  • Premiere Catering

    A full-service caterer based in Portland, Oregon, Premiere Catering is able to accommodate wedding receptions of all...Read more sizes. With more than 28 years of experience in the wedding reception business, couple’s guests will notice the fresh flavors and quality of the menu. Delivering exquisite quality and...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Kiss the Chef Catering, LLC

    We are a professional wedding event catering company based out of Tempe, Arizona who Caters Valley-Wide! Preparing our...Read more dishes with love, pride & extreme attention to detail, we offer delicious dual option entrée & single entrée menu choices for wedding couples & their guests to enjoy.Services...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Taste Events

    Taste Events is the catering division of Coastal Maryland & Delaware’s Common Ground Hospitality. Taste Events is the...Read more premier caterer for any occasion on the shore such as weddings, private parties, baby showers, and corporate events. Our catering team will provide exceptional services to events of...

  • Barkeep Cocktails & Co.

    Based in Sacramento, California, Barkeep Cocktails & Co. specializes in bar services for weddings and other special...Read more occasions. Barkeep Cocktails & Co. is excited to provide your dream wedding with a unique and custom-tailored experience that will be sure to keep your guests raving about our...

  • 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...

  • Simply Fresh Events

    Simply Fresh Events is a full-service catering company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The company was established by...Read more two couples, Matt and Liz Phelan and Geoff and Jocelyn Barker, with over 50 years of professional catering experience between them. The business's mission is to provide exceptional...

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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