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  • Gatlinburg Gourmet

    East Tennessee is a charming wedding destination, and Gatlinburg Gourmet is honored to be part of your special day. We...Read more offer a full range of catering services, including elegant buffet spreads, plated dinners, private chef experiences, and beautifully curated grazing tables that are as visually...

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    $1,500 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Save The Last Plate Catering

    Save The Last Plate Catering offers top-class hospitality and delicious food for weddings and events. The dedicated team...Read more of professionals here are passionate about bringing couples' visions to life and providing exactly what they need for a memorable big day. With a wide selection of menu options,...

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    $19.99 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Dead End BBQ

    Dead End BBQ is a catering business in Knoxville, Tennessee. The barbecue business was born at the end of a dead-end...Read more street where neighbors gathered to barbeque. Their restaurant was created to give you a taste of an exceptional American neighborhood barbeque. Their team has more than 25 years of...

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    $15 starting price
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  • CJ's Tacos

    Looking to take your wedding to the next level? Look no further! CJ's Tacos is a 5x award winning catering service in...Read more Tennessee. We offer two different styles of comprehensive catering services with a diverse menu and on-site staff to assist you in making your wedding the best it can be. Choose...

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    $13 starting price
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  • Smoked Pickle Barbecue

    Smoked Pickle Barbecue is a fully custom, craft BBQ wedding catering experience featuring Knoxville, Tennessee roots,...Read more with Texas and Carolina flavors. We cater everything from small family events to 2500 people at Tennessee football games. While we are masterful at traditional BBQ, we love cooking...

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    $25 starting price
  • Wood Oven Eats Catering

    Wood Oven Eats Catering is a casual catering company based in Knoxville, Tennessee. This catering business, which...Read more arrives in the form of a mobile food truck, can add that unique touch to your wedding day. This mobile food truck travels primarily throughout Knoxville and the surrounding...

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    $17.75 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • big Fatty's catering

    Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Big Fatty's Catering offers fresh farm-to-table dishes for weddings and special...Read more occasions. Owner Chef Lisa Smith has been serving the greater Knoxville area for more than 30 years. She loves to create classic Southern cuisine with an emphasis on vibrant, farm-to-table...

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    $23.95 starting price
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  • Farm and Table Catering

    Inspired by the Smoky Mountains and guided by Executive Chef Carlos, Farm and Table Catering in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee,...Read more designs wedding experiences that are as refined as they are heartfelt. From locally inspired menus to polished service, every detail is intentionally crafted to reflect your...

    Delivery Set Up Dietary Buffet Hors d'oeuvres
    $2,500 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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  • Tennessee Tater

    Tennessee Tater is a wedding catering service operating out of York, South Carolina. Attention wedding planners and...Read more nearlyweds! Are you looking for a ridiculously fun and affordable catering option for your bachelor or bachelorette bonfire grub? Or maybe you need something for your wedding...

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    $625 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • Billie Rae's BBQ Soul Food & Catering LLC

    Savour your special day with authentic premium barbecue and exquisite southern-comfort soul food from Billie Rae's BBQ...Read more Soul Food & Catering, where LOVE is our special ingredient. At Billie Rae's, we offer high-quality, slow-smoked meats such as beef plate ribs, brisket, pork spare ribs, pork...

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    $20 starting price
  • Open Road Wood Fired Pizza

    Open Road Wood Fired Pizza is a premier wedding catering company based in Knoxville, Tennessee. These mobile wood-fired...Read more pizza pros will treat your guests to delicious pies as you celebrate your special day. Cuisine Established in 2023, Open Road Wood Fired Pizza has quickly become a favorite...

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    $1,000 starting price
  • B & G Catering

    B & G Catering serves delicious food and cakes for weddings near and throughout Corryton, Tennessee. Specializing in...Read more custom cuisine for all kinds of occasions, couples can look forward to a bespoke experience. Satisfying tummies for over 35 years, you can count on this accomplished caterer to...

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    $12 starting price
    Responds within 24 hours
  • The Pines Downtown

    The Pines Downtown is a wedding venue located in Sevierville, Tennessee. This historic venue, once a bustling theater,...Read more has been transformed into a vibrant social hub, perfect for celebrating your special day. With a nod to the past and a focus on modern entertainment, The Pines offers a unique and...

  • Catering Cart

    Catering Cart, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, offers a wide variety of local catering services for wedding catering to...Read more accompany our already popular bar and staffing services. As a caterer, we are excited to take the Cart to a whole new level. Catering Cart is where food and beverages come...

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    $20 starting price
  • The Catering Connection

    Operating out of Sweetwater, Tennessee, The Catering Connection produces fresh and delicious cuisine for their clients’...Read more weddings and other milestone occasions. This team of culinary experts strives to provide each couples' big day with brilliant cuisine. These caterers understand that wedding guests...

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  • Bissel Catering

    Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Bissel Catering is a premier catering business. This company's team aims to provide...Read more stress-free solutions as couples plan their wedding's culinary masterpieces. Planning and tasting sessions are integrated into package options, meaning that clients can rest easy...

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  • Rosa's Catering Service

    Rosa's Catering has been in the Knoxville family since 1971. A family owned business that offers custom full-service...Read more catering with delicious, unique, homemade, and International cuisine to meet all your needs. We continue to provide Knoxville with professional & knowledgeable staff, beautiful...

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  • Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering

    Simply Elegant Bakery & Catering is a wedding catering company located in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Owner Betty Barnes...Read more lovingly makes all her food and bakery items from scratch. She is passionate about providing a high-quality service that you and your guests will remember for years to come. Services...

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    $2,500 starting price
  • Gelato Brothers - Brew Bros Coffee

    Gelato Brothers is a wedding catering company that serves Italian desserts to couples in the greater East Tennessee...Read more area. This company offers a flavorful array of desserts that perfectly complement a couple’s meal as their dinner winds down. The desserts also serve as a pick-me-up for guests who...

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    $2,000 starting price
  • SouthEast Charcuterie

    SouthEast Charcuterie is a cherished local business situated in the vibrant heart of Cleveland, Tennessee. Our primary...Read more goal is to foster lasting connections through the enjoyment of food and memorable outdoor experiences. From the design of our business cards to the selection of our fresh produce—we...

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    $600 starting price
  • Trois Soeurs Charcuterie &Chocolat

    Trois Soeurs Charcuterie & Chocolat is a culinary enterprise as well as a wedding caterer based in Knoxville, Tennessee....Read more Their name translates to "Three Sisters" and shows their celebration of heritage, family, and strengthening relationships through the art of food. Founder Sherine Nekhela, the...

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    $20 starting price
  • Krazzy Cakes & Catering

    Krazzy Cakes & Catering is a catering company in Greeneville, Tennessee, specializing in weddings and milestone...Read more celebrations. The family-operated business was founded in 2020 and employs a team of skilled chefs and bakers who can create a range of desserts and appetizers. Krazzy Cakes & Catering...

    Set Up Clean Up Dietary Buffet Hors d'oeuvres
    $12 starting price
  • All Occasion Catering

    We are thrilled to announce that All Occasion Catering is now City Catering! City Catering is a part of the Spaces in...Read more the City family who is behind local favorites Kefi, Vida, The Vault, The Press Room, Jackson Terminal, The Square Room and Absinthe Minded. We start with fresh, from-scratch dishes,...

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    $24 starting price

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.

  • $ 253 or less Lower range
  • $ 2,612 Average cost
  • $ 1,000 - $ 4,575 Most couples spend between
  • $ 7,500 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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