Wedding Caterers in Orange County

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Cute Meets & Cheese

5.0 (4)
· Aliso Viejo, CA

Cute Meets & Cheese is a mobile charcuterie bar business in Aliso Viejo, California, that offers catering services for...Read more wedding celebrations. If you're tying the knot in Southern California, you can treat your guests to a delicious spread of food courtesy of these charcuterie pros. Cuisine The...

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$650 starting price

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All Purpose Flower

Huntington Beach, CA

All Purpose Flower is a wedding catering service located in CA. Their impeccably-served cuisine is created using only...Read more the best sustainably-sourced ingredients, and their menu is as diverse and vibrant as California itself. Committed to providing first-class service and hospitality, they offer a...

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$55 starting price
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Burt's Burgers

5.0 (3)
· Huntington Beach, CA

Burt's Burgers is the go-to choice for delicious gourmet sliders, shakes, fries, and pies for your wedding catering....Read more Couples across Southern California can treat themselves and their cherished guests to made-from-scratch tasty bites, burgers, and desserts. Cuisine Burt Burger's aims to provide an...

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$1,000 starting price
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Sundried Tomato American Bistros & Catering

5.0 (28)
· San Juan Capistrano, CA

Sundried Tomato American Bistros & Catering is a wedding catering company based in San Juan Capistrano, California. The...Read more company has been catering weddings and events of all sizes for over 20 years. Whether you are getting married on a beach, in your backyard, or at a park, Sundried Tomato American...

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Melrose Catering

4.8 (29)
· Brea, CA

Melrose Catering is a full-service wedding caterer based in Brea, California that serves the greater Orange and Los...Read more Angeles County areas. This team has been serving events of various sizes for over 23 years, and work to give each guest a memorable, flavorsome experience. With their diverse list of...

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Country Garden Caterers & Venues

4.8 (230)
· Santa Ana, CA

Country Garden Caterers & Venues is an award-winning, full-service caterer based in Santa Ana, California. With over...Read more four decades of experience, they offer award-winning cuisine and a historic, rustic banquet hall in the heart of Santa Ana. Contact one of their professional event coordinators today...

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$60 starting price

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Bella Donna Catering & Venues

4.8 (30)
· Brea, CA

Bella Donna Catering is a wedding-catering company based in Los Angeles, California, that services the Northridge,...Read more Orange County, and Southern California areas. For over 18 years, the professional team has curated countless events, offering premier cuisine and excellent customer care. From cocktail...

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dear caviar

5.0 (1)
· Fullerton, CA

Based in Fullerton, California, dear caviar brings the finest catering to weddings and other special occasions...Read more throughout Orange County. This female-owned business can transform any celebration with a touch of caviar brought straight to the doorstep. Contact them today to find out more about the...

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$1,125 starting price
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Skratchmade

Newport Beach, CA

Skratchmade is a custom catering service where we believe every love story deserves a menu as unique as the couple who...Read more celebrates. Based out of Newport Beach, California, Skratchmade specializes in custom wedding catering, working closely with you to craft a personalized dining experience that...

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$6,000 starting price

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Toastique Newport Beach

Newport Beach, CA

Toastique is a wedding catering company located in Newport Beach, California. This business specializes in stunning...Read more presentations and small bites and stations, perfect for any celebration style. From pre-wedding events to a more casual reception or cocktail hour, they have delicious menu items to...

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$750 starting price

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Cutting Edge Catering

4.9 (49)
· Orange County, CA

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, California, Cutting Edge is a catering company providing services for weddings and special...Read more events across Southern California. The culinary experts collaborate closely with couples to create a customized menu according to their tastes. From delicious appetizers to...

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Total Wine & More

4.7 (166)
· Orange County, CA

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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Newport Rib Company

5.0 (4)
· Costa Mesa, CA

Newport Rib Company is a full-service wedding caterer based in Costa Mesa, California, specializing in delicious...Read more barbecue cuisine. The team has been in business since the mid-80s, delivering delectable dishes to events of up to 5,000 guests. As a family-run business, these culinary professionals...

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What A Dish Cafe and Catering

4.9 (6)
· Dana Point, CA

What A Dish Cafe is a bistro for foodies. We cook with the best ingredients sourced from local and California growers,...Read more while seasonally harvesting fresh herbs and vegetables from our own gardens. Our prime meats originate from Myer Natural 100% Angus Montana grazing Ranches and "Mary's Free Range"...

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Grand Catered Events

5.0 (2)
· Orange, CA

Grand Catered Events, Orange County premier caterer offering exceptional catering services at an affordable price....Read more Proudly serving Orange County, Los Angeles County, and neighboring cities. Our plentiful portions, presentation and quality of ingredients are sure to leave a lasting expression. For...

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Canyon Catering

4.9 (32)
· Anaheim, CA

Canyon Catering is a wedding caterer based in Orange, California. Their passionate and creative culinary team of chefs...Read more and event planners dish up stunning, made-from-scratch menus that will delight your guests and exceed your every expectation. They’ll work with you to deliver an event that fits...

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Catering by Mix Mix

Costa Mesa, CA

Based out of Orange County, California, Catering by Mix Mix is a team of expert chefs who craft a range of exquisite...Read more dishes for wedding celebrations. Co-founders Chef Ross Pangilinan and Nick Weber combine years of work in the culinary world and display creative, cutting-edge styles through their...

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$5,000 starting price
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Fullerton Brew Co

5.0 (3)
· Fullerton, CA
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Contessa California

Orange, CA

Whether you want a beautifully casual buffet or if you would prefer to skip the line and opt for our amazing themed food...Read more stations our most popular option, Contessa Catering will create excitement you and your guests are sure to never forget! Stylized food stations, buffets, displays, and elegant...

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Lavender Moon Catering

4.9 (3)
· Costa Mesa, CA

Lavender Moon Catering is a full service catering company located in Orange, California. Offering both off-premise...Read more catering and catering at their own venues, the company aims to help create unique and unforgettable custom events. Their services are suitable for both large and small events, as they...

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Party In A Box Catering

5.0 (22)
· Laguna Niguel, CA

Party In A Box Catering is a family owned catering business providing quality, great tasting food using only the...Read more freshest and finest ingredients. We can customize your menu and transform your wedding or event with our amazing designers and staff. We specialize in weddings, rehearsal dinners,...

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Anaheim, CA

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Carolinas Italian restaurant

1.0 (1)
· Garden Grove, CA

Based out of Garden Grove, California, Carolinas Italian Restaurant offers catering services for weddings. Family-owned...Read more and operated, this business has been delighting the local area with pizza, pasta, and more, for over 50 years. The team here is ready to work with to-be-weds throughout Orange...

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Jay's Catering Company

4.7 (141)
· Garden Grove, CA

Jay’s Catering is a family-owned, full-service wedding caterer based in Garden Grove, California. For over 50 years,...Read more Jay’s has served countless wedding couples award-winning, handcrafted cuisine with exceptional service at affordable prices. Founded in 1967, Jay’s Catering is one of the largest and...

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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.

$ 460 or less Lower range
$ 4,000 Average cost
$ 1,600 - $ 8,000 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.

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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Sundried Tomato American Bistros & Catering

5.0 (28) · Wedding Caterers · Orange County

Leanna

5.0 out of 5 rating

Sundried Tomato was our wedding caterer at Casa Romantica. Patti assisted us with our tasting and creating our menu. We loved the food! The catering staff were kind to all our guests and made sure to even bring the hors d'oeuvres to guests during family photos. The bar service was also top notch. My husband and I were greeted by the catering staff with a toast of Champaign. The bar always had a supply of water available to guests. Our wedding food was delicious and we had no idea one of the rented ovens was not working. Somehow Sundried Tomato Catering still made everything happen flawlessly. We also decided to add a Champaign toast to dinner and they continued to serve Champaign to guests throughout the entire dinner. We highly recommend Sundried Tomato Catering and look forward to eating at their restaurant soon!

Country Garden Caterers & Venues

4.8 (230) · Wedding Caterers · Orange County

Jacey

5.0 out of 5 rating

I held my 9/21/24 wedding reception here at CGC. Kim was an absolute joy to work with- she was so friendly, professional, and had everything very organized (something that I lack in!) She helped me get everything decided in a timely manner, allowed us to customize as much as we could, and was an incredibly affordable option for our 75 person wedding. I can't gush further how delicious dinner was. I have sensory issues and anxiety with food, so saying that I was EXCITED to eat at my wedding is beyond a huge win. The taste testing was incredible and the day of, all of our guests went crazy for our menu. By far the most memorable part of the day was dinner- we were all impressed by how delicious everything was and we devoured the mashed potatoes! Kim knew how much I loved them and was able to save me some to go to eat during our honeymoon which was so sweet of her (and delicious!) The venue itself is so unique, gorgeous, and I can honestly say we had the time of our lives that night. Everything was clean, organized, and she made the whole thing easier to plan and painless! Kim, genuinely from the bottom of my heart, it was the wedding of my dreams and it couldn't have happened without you. I didn't think it was going to be possible for me, but you made dreams come true. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

dear caviar

5.0 (1) · Wedding Caterers · Orange County

Vita

5.0 out of 5 rating

We can’t thank the Dear Caviar enough for being part of our wedding day and bringing such a beautiful, elevated experience to our guests. From start to finish, everything was seamless and stunning. The Dear Caviar team is so kind and professional, and incredibly efficient! My husband and I were so excited to have them at our celebration! The caviar service was a huge hit, with so many of our guests still raving about it. It truly added something special and memorable to the entire evening. We’re already thinking about how to include them in future events!

Burt's Burgers

5.0 (3) · Wedding Caterers · Orange County

Kevin

5.0 out of 5 rating

Small bites which everyone kept returning for more. Almost re-thinking our choice for the main dinner choices, as all the guests seemed to have enjoyed Burt’s more than the high end filet or salmon dish. And the dessert “cups” were delicious. Service was extremely friendly and professional. Hassle free setting up. Highly recommend, especially if you’re thinking about that late evening snack to keep the party going! 5 Paws for sure.

Melrose Catering

4.8 (29) · Wedding Caterers · Orange County

Jeanne

5.0 out of 5 rating

What can I say about Stephen and Melrose Catering? When planning, even a small intimate backyard wedding, takes immense time and effort. Finding the right vendors is the key to making this process easier. Stephen and Melrose Catering was the right catering service for us. We chose Melrose Catering because their diverse entree selection met our dietary needs, including vegan and children. Stephen was "hands on", answering my many emails and text messages immediately. His flexibility was key to addressing and implementing my many changes over the course of the planning time. With 25 years experience, Stephen was able to help an overwhelmed bride navigate the many challenges of wedding planning and to get to the big day. We received many positive compliments of the delicious entrees and appetizers. Their service was first rate. We highly recommend Stephen and Melrose Catering as the best caterer for your event.

Cute Meets & Cheese

5.0 (4) · Wedding Caterers · Orange County

Bella Donna Catering & Venues

4.8 (30) · Wedding Caterers · Orange County

Tacos & Co.

5.0 (1) · Wedding Caterers · Orange County

The Cookie Element

5.0 (1) · Wedding Caterers · Orange County

Susan

5.0 out of 5 rating

I'm already a regular at this place, but this review is specifically for my wedding. Because we love their cookies and service so very much, my husband and I decided instead of doing a huge cake, we would have a cookie buffet with a tiny cake at our wedding. Not only was this a better value than buying a cake, it was a huge hit with our guests! We already had our faves: Oatmeal, peanut butter dipped in chocolate, and lemon frosted so we got those for sure. We also opted for: chocolate chip, regular peanut butter, oatmeal chocolate chip, vanilla bean, and a surprise favorite, chocolate meringues. The meringues were the best I have ever tasted, they were light and fluffy, without falling apart in your hands, and had decadent chocolate chips inside. The service is the icing (on the cookie lol). Amy delivered the cookies and set them up beautifully! Our photographer didn't get a pic of them freshly set up, but I included some and they still look amazing. Amy gave me some awesome wedding tips and advice, she just feels like family. Though we ordered more than enough cookies, they were gone so fast! Even our vendors were raving about the fact that they were the best cookies they've ever had. This place, the owners, and the cookies, are all absolutely incredible. You won't be disappointed.