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  • Ultimate Caterer

    Ultimate Caterer is a full-service wedding catering company located in Marlboro, New Jersey. This dedicated team has...Read more provided exceptional catering services to the New Jersey and New York regions for over 35 years. Well known for their exquisite presentation and impeccable customer care, the team at...

  • 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...

  • The Old Salt

    The Old Salt is a family-owned and operated restaurant and event catering company based out of Hampton, New Hampshire....Read more With over 30 years of experience in the food service industry, our family will share our knowledge and talents to make your event memorable. With every event we cater, we bring the...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • PEJ Events

    PEJ Events is a full service caterer based out of Austin, TX that happily services those throughout the city, as well as...Read more Dripping Springs, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Georgetown. Since launching in 2017, their skilled team has been dedicated to providing full-service catering solutions to their...

  • 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,...

  • 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...

  • Tully's Italian Deli & Saratori's Pastry Shop

    Tully's Italian Deli & Saratori's Pastry Shop is Albuquerque's go-to for all your wedding cake and catering needs. With...Read more nearly two decades of experience, our talented team has been delighting couples with scrumptious cakes, desserts and savory delights since 2007. We understand that each couple has...

  • Eighty Eight Catering

    Eighty Eight Catering is a wedding catering business based in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, servicing most of Northwest Ohio and...Read more beyond. They are a company specializing in locally-sourced ingredients to create a menu in the image of every couple they work with. Their creative, stylish approach to catering...

  • 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...

  • Tasteful Occasions

    Tasteful Occasions is a catering and wedding planning company based in New Freedom, Pennsylvania. Owners Rafael and Kim...Read more Hernandez are passionate about creating delicious meals for couples and their loved ones as they celebrate together. Serving clients throughout the south-central Pennsylvania and...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Patty Long Catering

    Patty Long Catering is a full-service catering company based in in Saint Louis, Missouri, that has been in business for...Read more over 35 years. We take pride in helping our couples create the most memorable experience through food and beverage. What goes in your mouth is just as important as what goes on the...

  • Magnolia Grill Catering

    "You celebrate. We cater!" offers a glimpse into why Magnolia Grill Catering is a "Couples Choice Award Winner" since...Read more 2014. Operating from Richmond Hill, GA, Magnolia Grill Catering specializes in wedding catering services. The dedicated culinary team is committed to delivering exceptional customer...

  • Heidi's Events and Catering

    We have been catering and planning events for over 30 years - WE KNOW WHAT MATTERS. Everyone wants a stress-free...Read more planning process for their wedding, and the Team at Heidi's Events & Catering will make that happen for you. As a full-service catering company, we can help you with as little or as much...

  • 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...

  • Delightful Catering, Inc.

    Delightful Catering, Inc. is a professional wedding catering company located in Savannah, Georgia. It was established in...Read more 1999 by owners, Alex and Yvonne Friedman. The pair were determined to provide upscale American and European cuisine to events held in their local area, and eventually,...

  • Bailey Connor Catering

    Bailey Connor Catering has been Houston’s premier catering and events planning company since 1997. Our menus feature a...Read more fusion of international flavors with locally sourced ingredients, customizable for each event. We specialize in turnkey catering and event planning services designed to create...

  • Brand Bars and Events

    Brand Bars and Events is a unique bar service and wedding planning company based in Charleston, South Carolina, that...Read more services the Greater Charleston area. Brand Bars and Events has over 40 years of experience in the food and beverage and events industries. The company specializes in providing...

  • 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,...

  • 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,...

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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