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  • The Smoke Pit

    The Smoke Pit is a local group of restaurants serving award winning BBQ both in house and through our catering division...Read more covering the greater Charlotte/Concord region.

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    $25 starting price
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  • Kimberly Caters

    Kimberly Caters is a wedding and event catering company based in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

  • Carolina Crafts On Tap

    Elevate your event with Carolina Crafts on Tap—your premier mobile bar experience. From our signature tap trailers to...Read more custom-built tap bars, we deliver an unforgettable beverage service featuring top-tier beers, wines, spirits, & refreshing non-alcoholic options. Each of our bars is uniquely...

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    $350 starting price
    1 deal
  • Sage and Spice Catering

    Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Sage and Spice Catering is a farm-to-table wedding catering company with creative...Read more cuisines. The culinary services are available for weddings, events, fundraisers, and more. Tori, owner and lead planner, has planned events for over 22 years. Meredith, Sage &...

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    $50 starting price
    2 deals -5% Discount
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Seasoned Provisions

    Seasoned Provisions is a wedding catering business in Charlotte, North Carolina, all about bringing people together...Read more through mouthwatering cuisine. Owner, chef, and professional foodie William Williams has done it all, from catering weddings and milestone birthdays to local festivities and private...

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  • Field Pea Catering

    Field Pea Catering is a wedding catering company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They specialize in crafting...Read more memorable events. Their team of classically trained chefs and warm service professionals come together to create heartfelt gatherings. Services Offered At Field Pea Catering, they...

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    $59 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • City Barbeque

    City Barbeque Catering in Charlotte and the Triad is dedicated to serving and creating happiness with barbeque. Their...Read more award-winning catering team is full of friendly experts dedicated to making your wedding, rehearsal dinner, or engagement party flawless and fun. The planning begins with a...

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    $18 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Dining Innovations

    Dining Innovations in Asheville, North Carolina, is a full-service catering company that specializes in wedding...Read more receptions, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and farewell brunches. With over twelve years of experience in catering wedding events, from small and intimate to large and lavish, Dining...

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    $1,500 starting price
  • 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
  • Savory House Kitchen

    Savory by DDT Catering is a premier wedding catering service that is dedicated to providing an unforgettable culinary...Read more experience on your special day. Our team of expert chefs and event planners are passionate about creating menus that reflect your personal style and taste. From the moment you...

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    $25 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Tacos 4 Life

    Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Tacos 4 Life is a unique catering business that provides delicious taco bars for...Read more your next special occasion! Tacos 4 Life takes great pride in making all of their items from scratch and with the highest quality ingredients. From weddings to birthday parties, they...

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    $1,500 starting price
  • Black-Eyed Susan Catering

    Black-Eyed Susan Catering is a wedding catering company in Asheville, North Carolina, that services Western North...Read more Carolina. They have been catering Weddings and special events for 13 years. The team has established themselves as caterers who care. They have built a reputation for excellent food and...

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    $35 starting price
  • Dg&g gravy train catering

    Dg&g gravy train catering is a wedding caterer based in Salisbury, North Carolina. Where Southern Flavor Meets...Read more Wedding-Day Elegance Your wedding deserves a dining experience that feels timeless, refined, and memorable. DG&G Gravy Train Catering brings an elevated spin to classic barbecue and soulful...

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    $1,000 starting price
  • MIKASA AVL

    Mikasa AVL is a wedding catering company based in Asheville, North Carolina. Established in 2021, our business is...Read more co-owned by entrepreneur Ana Austin and chef Santiago Vargas. These industry experts have over 25 years of experience in hospitality and love providing couples with quality food for...

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    $58.95 starting price
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    Responds within 24 hours
  • King of Fire

    Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the King of Fire is a world-renowned pizza chef that can cater to any sized wedding....Read more With a wood-fired pizza oven and delicious appetizers, this family-owned business brings handmade dishes that will delight and satisfy your guests. Using high-quality, local...

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    $23 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • 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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  • Visions Catering

    25 years of experience providing delicious custom catering packages, excellent staff, linens, fresh floral and more...Read more across NC with travel equipment. A la carte, full service or drop offs. We work with you and your budget to create the perfect event for you, your families and guests! Holding a steady...

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    $1,550 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Et Catering

    Et Catering is a wedding catering company operating out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Treat your guests to culinary...Read more excellence on your special day with these professional caterers, who will craft a bespoke menu just for you. Cuisine Take a delicious trip through global cuisine options with Et...

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    $35 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Black Bear BBQ

    Black Bear BBQ provides custom-built menus from elevated barbecue to seasonal Appalachian cuisine for every special...Read more occasion. You will work directly with the husband-and-wife team, who have over 50 years of combined experience. We take extreme pride and care when handling, delivering and presenting...

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    $16 starting price
  • Noelles Catering

    At Noelle's Catering in Charlotte, North Carolina, we specialize in creating unforgettable dining experiences that...Read more perfectly complement your wedding day. With a passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to impeccable service, we craft elegant, fine-dining menus tailored to your unique tastes...

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    $5,000 starting price
  • Bens Backdraft Barbecue

    Bens Backdraft Barbecue is a catering company in Waynesville, North Carolina, specializing in one-of-a-kind dining...Read more experiences for wedding celebrations and milestone events. We are an all-wood-fired barbecue business with a mobile food trailer and a restaurant. Our team also specializes in Southern...

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    $18 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Cabarrus Cooking Company

    Cabarrus Cooking Company – Thoughtfully Crafted Wedding Catering That Tells Your StoryAt Cabarrus Cooking Company, every...Read more dish begins with a purpose - to celebrate love through food that’s as genuine and memorable as your story. We specialize in chef-driven, locally sourced catering designed to bring...

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    $18 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Maxwell Catering

    Maxwell Catering is an award-winning catering company located in Charlotte, North Carolina that provides on- and...Read more off-site services locally to Concord, Gastonia, and Rock Hill, as well as any location in North or South Carolina. Equipped to handle the biggest or smallest wedding events, the team at...

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    $15 starting price
  • Tin Kitchen Catering

    Tin Kitchen started as a bold idea on four wheels—a food truck with a serious passion for flavor. Back in 2010, we hit...Read more the streets with globally inspired street food and a mission to bring something new to Charlotte’s growing culinary scene. What started as a small operation quickly grew into a...

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    $50 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours

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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.

  • $ 637 or less Lower range
  • $ 4,000 Average cost
  • $ 2,000 - $ 6,000 Most couples spend between
  • $ 12,000 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.

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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