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Dickeys BBQ

San Marcos, CA

Dickeys BBQ is a wedding and event caterer based in San Marcos, California. Offering delicious fare for all kinds of...Read more occasions, this team would be delighted to offer their top-class services to make your celebration unforgettable. Impress your guests and their taste buds with a selection of...

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TACOS DON JORGE

4.9 (22)
· San Diego, CA

"A Wonderful Wedding Isn't Complete Without Don Jorge's Taco Catering—Make It Unforgettable!" At Tacos Don Jorge, we...Read more believe that a memorable wedding in San Diego is incomplete without our delicious taco catering! As a family-owned taco catering service based in San Diego, California, we have been...

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$3,000 starting price

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Asado Gaucho

5.0 (2)
· San Diego, CA

Asado Gaucho is a catering company in San Diego, California, that specializes in Argentinian dining experiences for...Read more weddings and other occasions. This experienced culinary team strives to create dishes that evoke lushness, strength, and sensuality. Cuisine Asado Gaucho is inspired by the way the...

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$65 starting price

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Abbey Catering & Event Design Co

4.9 (130)
· La Jolla, CA

Setting the gold standard for event catering in San Diego How does Abbey Catering consistently deliver five-star...Read more hospitality and incredible experiences? It comes down to our passionate team, customized approach, and relentless dedication to wowing guests. Our secret starts with customization. No two...

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Smokin J's BBQ

5.0 (5)
· San Diego, CA

Located in San Deigo, California, Smokin J's BBQ is a wedding catering company. Smokin J's BBQ offers slow-smoked bbq...Read more and fresh baked sides that will tantalize your tastebuds and leave smiles on your guests' faces. Founded in 2016, Smokin J's BBQ is a family-owned establishment that has quickly...

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$2,500 starting price
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O's American Kitchen

San Marcos, CA

Celebrate Your Love with O’s Wedding Catering in San Marcos, California! Your wedding day should be filled with joy,...Read more love, and, of course—amazing food! At O’s American Kitchen, we bring bold flavors and hand-crafted dishes to your special celebration. From tender, slow-cooked baby back ribs to...

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Off the Vine Dining

5.0 (2)
· Ramona, CA

Using only simple, real, and honest ingredients, Brian and Alexa, the husband and wife duo of Off the Vine Dining, are...Read more delighted to offer catering services for your wedding day. Owners Brian and Alexa show their love for people through the food that they serve and the fresh florals that every spread...

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First Class Catering Service

5.0 (13)
· San Diego, CA

First Class Catering Service is a full-service wedding catering company based out of San Deigo, California and Palm...Read more Desert, California. Providing a gorgeous array of professional services, First Class Catering Service will ensure that your wedding day is completely stress free and filled with...

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$59 starting price

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Coconut Girl Kitchen

La Jolla, CA

Based in La Jolla, California, Coconut Girl Kitchen offers wedding catering services. Celebrate Your Special Day with...Read more Coconut Girl Kitchen Coconut Girl Kitchen is your destination for vibrant, authentic flavors and unforgettable catering experiences in San Diego. We specialize in full-service...

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$45 starting price
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Stella's Pizza Pie

5.0 (60)
· Carlsbad, CA

Stella's Pizza Pie is a unique wedding caterer serving the San Diego, California area. We know that many of today’s...Read more couples have moved away from traditional and predictable catering, choosing instead a novel concept for their special day. Whether your vision is rustic or vintage romantic, Stella’s...

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$5,000 starting price

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Bev Bus and Company

San Diego, CA

Based in San Diego, California, Bev Bus and Company offers bar and beverage services for weddings and events. Owner...Read more Cotee loves to be a part of one of the most special days of his client’s lives. He would consider himself a passionate and caring person who has a keen eye for detail, allowing him to...

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$1,200 starting price
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Continental Catering

4.8 (72)
· La Mesa, CA

La Mesa-based Continental Catering was established in 1984 as a boutique wedding and event catering company with an...Read more emphasis on fresh, made-from-scratch menus with a high personal touch by the owner herself, Denise Jermyn. Throughout the past 40 years, Denise has nurtured her business and inspired a...

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All Aspects Catering & Events

4.7 (15)
· San Diego, CA

All Aspects Catering & Events is a successful catering business serving weddings in San Diego, California. These event...Read more professionals have years of experience bringing milestone celebrations to life through a range of services. From food and drinks to photography and entertainment, the business...

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$1,990 starting price

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Order Fire Barbecue

Santee, CA

Based in Santee, California, Order Fire Barbecue harmoniously marries Mexican heritage and Texan cuisine to deliver...Read more delicious wedding catering services. The owner's Mexican roots are honored through this unique fusion of bold flavors and long-lasting barbecue traditions. Cuisine With the exceptional...

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Crafty Swig

5.0 (2)
· San Marcos, CA

Crafty Swig is not your average bar on wheels. We're shaking up events across San Diego with craft cocktails and...Read more unforgettable vibes. Kory and Matt built Crafty Swig from the ground up to challenge the status quo. After years in the service industry, they saw what was missing: energy, creativity,...

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$700 starting price

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rts private chef

San Diego, CA

I’m the founder and chef behind RTS Private Chef, and I’ve spent the last 17 years in the restaurant industry turning...Read more meals into meaningful moments. What began as a passion for cooking has grown into a calling: creating unforgettable culinary experiences for weddings and large events that celebrate...

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$1,500 starting price

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Emilio's Restaurant

4.9 (2)
· San Diego, CA

We are a Mexican, family-owned and operated restaurant in San Jacinto, California. We have been serving our community...Read more for over 40 Years. We cater small events of as few as 30 people and large events of up to 600 people. We take pride in offering delicious Mexican recipes created in Mexico and passed...

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ICE POPS

San Diego, CA

ICE POPS is a San Diego, California-based business offering fun and unique dessert catering for weddings and other...Read more special events in the area. This fresh take on the classic ice cream truck delivers all-natural desserts in an eco-friendly vehicle. Cuisine The goodies from ICE POPS are made using the...

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Bekker's Catering

4.9 (104)
· San Diego, CA

Bekker’s Catering is a catering company in San Diego, California. This local and family-owned company has been around...Read more since 1958 and started as a BBQ restaurant and catering business. Since then, they have grown to a fully staffed catering company that can provide amazing, customized, and...

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$4,500 starting price

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Inferno WoodFired Kitchen

5.0 (2)
· Vista, CA

Enjoy a slice of pizza delight on your big day with Inferno WoodFired Kitchen, a mobile pizza kitchen and wedding...Read more catering business based in Vista, California. Owner Scott's journey as a pizza chef began in his home kitchen over 25 years ago, experimenting with dough recipes in his standard oven....

$1,383 starting price

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Culinary Concepts

4.7 (30)
· San Diego, CA

Culinary Concepts is a quality wedding and event catering company based in San Diego, California. With over 30 years of...Read more experience in the industry, this passionate team is skilled in delivering delectable cuisine based on your style and vision. They aim to elevate your wedding event with their...

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Mexico City Cuisine LOC

5.0 (10)
· Carlsbad, CA

Mexico City Cuisine Catering Service is a wedding catering company based in Carlsbad, California. This full-service...Read more caterer specializes in providing couples with authentic Mexican food and Santa Maria BBQ. Services OfferedThe company strives to offer every couple a memorable experience that is as...

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The Shellfish Affair

San Diego, CA

The Shellfish Affair is a wedding catering business in Southern California, and nearby locations. Founded by Adriana,...Read more this company provides a unique oyster-tasting experience for you and your guests, with expert servers guiding you through the process. Cuisine Adriana sources all of her oysters from...

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Lorna's Italian

San Diego, CA

Based in San Diego, California, Lorna's Italian is a family-owned restaurant that has been offering delicious food to...Read more clients for over 30 years. Both small and large groups can be accommodated by this crew, including casual and family-style wedding meals. Always fresh and made with diligent...

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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.

$ 252 or less Lower range
$ 3,000 Average cost
$ 971 - $ 6,000 Most couples spend between
$ 10,450 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.

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.

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