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  • Catering By Christine

    Catering by Christine offers comprehensive catering services from its Connecticut base and beyond, expertly...Read more accommodating weddings and various events in nearby locales. Their culinary experts craft distinctive and tantalizing dishes on-site with their mobile kitchens, guaranteeing top-tier freshness...

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  • Spice Catering

    Spice Catering is a wedding catering and event planning company based in Derby, Connecticut. The company specializes in...Read more creating delectable cuisine with creative presentation for weddings and events of all sizes and styles. Owner Dan Biagioni and his executive chef have 40 years of combined...

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    $50 starting price
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  • Riverhouse Catering

    Riverhouse Catering is a wedding and event catering company in Haddam, Connecticut. Fresh food, bold flavors and...Read more personalized service are the cornerstones of this Connecticut-based catering company. Riverhouse Catering works with you to create an event that is a reflection of you and your style. The...

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    $2,000 starting price
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  • Woodwinds Catering

    Woodwinds Catering in Branford, Connecticut prepared world-class cuisine for large gatherings such as weddings and...Read more family reunions. These professionals boast the brand of hospitality which makes your special occasion and catering needs a top-tier event. It is the seamless experiences they...

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  • Bear's Smokehouse BBQ

    Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ is an award-winning wedding caterer based out of Windsor, Connecticut, and Asheville, North...Read more Carolina. Rated 5 stars by the New York Times. Staffed by friendly and experienced professionals, this catering service offers unique and flavorful culinary experiences. Choose from an...

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    $3,750 starting price
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  • CT Cocktail Car

    Nominated for Caterer-of-the-Year in 2023, the CT Cocktail Car might be your new favorite thing. This restored and...Read more repurposed 1974 VW Bus bar turns heads as professional bartenders stir and shake cocktail-bar-quality drinks. The CCC uses only quality spirits, liqueurs, fresh juices and seasonal...

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  • Emily's Catering Group

    Emily's Catering Group is a full-service catering and event planning company based in Bristol, Connecticut, and services...Read more the surrounding Connecticut areas. The creative team and gourmet chefs work individually with you to create a customized menu that matches your preferences and tastes. They will...

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  • On Board CT

    On Board CT is a Winsted, Connecticut-based company offering charcuterie catering services for weddings in the area. Not...Read more only does this team of professionals craft beautiful charcuterie boards but they also curate stunning grazing tables for your special day. Services Offered At On Board CT, they...

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    $800 starting price
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  • Total Wine & More

    Total Wine & More is an independent alcohol retailer with stores based all over the country. Their employees are...Read more committed to their customers and to providing quality products at prices that suit any budget. Total Wine & More is pleased to offer a wide range of alcoholic delights for a couple's...

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  • Carbone's Catering

    Carbone's Catering is a business in Bloomfield, Connecticut, offering delicious Italian food and seasonal cocktails on a...Read more couple's wedding day. It boasts a vastly experienced team that can cater to all needs and help newlyweds celebrate the happiest day of their lives. Each professional staff member...

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    $95 starting price
  • Taste of Home Catering

    On your wedding day in Taste of Home Catering will make the wedding reception unforgettable. Our company strives to make...Read more your wedding enjoyable and affordable. We provide great food and wonderful options all within your budget. No more wondering if you can afford a caterer for your big day! We are...

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    $50 starting price
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  • A Thyme To Cook Catering

    A Thyme to Cook Catering in Hartford, Connecticut, is a bespoke, female-owned wedding catering company. The business has...Read more been operating for 35 years and employs a dedicated team of culinary and design creatives with a diverse crew. We believe in relationships over convenience and are diligent about...

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  • Bourassa Catering & Events

    Bourassa Catering & Events is a wedding and event caterer in Wallingford, Connecticut, serving Fairfield, New Haven,...Read more Hartford, and Litchfield counties. The catering service specializes in creating imaginative, seasonal dining menus and providing a range of event planning services. Whether you want...

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  • New Haven Pizza Truck

    New Haven Pizza Truck is a caterer offering a relaxed dining experience to weddings in New Haven, Connecticut. This...Read more traveling pizzeria serves mouth-watering slices topped with a dizzying range of delicious toppings. Guests are sure to be delighted with their laid-back wedding meal and charmed by the...

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  • Greenhouse Cafe & Tavern

    In Burlington, Connecticut, Greenhouse Cafe & Tavern offers wedding rehearsal dinner facilities and catering services to...Read more couples on their special day. Its professional staff has decades of combined experience working with nearlyweds and their loved ones to ensure an unforgettable day and night. They...

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  • David Alan Hospitality Group

    David Alan Hospitality Group is a full-service catering and events management company based in Berlin, Connecticut that...Read more services all of Connecticut, and parts of Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island. We offer unparalleled service and the freshest, highest quality food. David Alan Hospitality...

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  • Joey C's Roadhouse BBQ & Tex Mex

    We create delicious, comfort food for FUN events! Joey C's Roadhouse BBQ & Tex Mex is a wedding catering business based...Read more out of Milford, Connecticut. We specialize in providing tantalizing, colorful, and wholesome fare with a Southern-style twist. This service would be ideal for to-be-weds who are...

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  • Z Catering

    Z Catering is a wedding caterer that is based out of Granby, Connecticut. This provider is a collective of five...Read more restaurants, all of which have a distinct style and taste. The establishments include At The Rooftop - new American cuisine with a global twist, La Figata - Wood Fired Italian, Han - Asian...

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    $45 starting price
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  • Carmela Marie

    Carmela Marie is a wedding caterer based in Plantsville, Connecticut. We are a family-owned and operated business that...Read more specializes in delicious cuisine for gatherings of all sizes. We have the ability to cater at venues throughout Connecticut. With over 35 years of experience, our team has helped...

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    $59 starting price
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  • Palmer's Catering & Events

    Fabulous Events, Flawless Executions When you book your wedding with Palmer’s, you’re not just hiring a caterer, you’re...Read more hiring a team of passionate event professionals devoted to creating an unforgettable experience, just for you. We specialize in custom weddings, which means that each menu is...

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  • The Sushi Class

    The Sushi Class in Unionville, Connecticut, will turn your wedding into an unforgettable culinary experience with...Read more interactive sushi display tables and live sushi rolling stations. Our beautifully arranged sushi displays are a feast for the eyes and a delightful treat for your guests, featuring the...

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    $20 starting price
  • Manna Catering Company LLC

    Manna Catering Company LLC is a wedding caterer in Salisbury, Connecticut, that aims to create dishes that nourish the...Read more body, mind, and spirit. Chef Gina Trivelli developed a passion for food as a child while savoring the aromas and flavors of her mother's cooking. As her love for the culinary arts...

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    $75 starting price
  • Gathering Board Charcuterie Co.

    Berlin, Connecticut, is home to Gathering Board Charcuterie Co, a catering company that provides grazing tables for...Read more weddings and special events. This business aims to bring a sense of community and family to every occasion, allowing the guests to enjoy fantastic food together. Couples can use this...

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    $700 starting price
  • KC Catering

    KC Catering is a wedding catering company based in West Hartford, Connecticut. We have excellent platn-based options but...Read more are not limited to just that. We hope to make your event a great success!

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    $2,000 starting price

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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.

  • $ 983 or less Lower range
  • $ 7,000 Average cost
  • $ 4,500 - $ 10,000 Most couples spend between
  • $ 13,675 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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