Wedding caterers have an important role to play—making sure the food and drink are top notch on your big day! Whether you’d prefer a casual buffet-style meal or a formal plated dinner, wedding caterers will create a delicious menu your guests won’t soon forget. Be sure to read reviews on WeddingWire of wedding caterers before booking!
Fancy Girl Table is a boutique caterer based in New York City, New York and serving the greater tri-state area. Each Fancy Girl wedding is a bespoke experience featuring customized and artfully curated menus. Fancy Girl Table specializes in gourmet vegetarian and vegan cuisine featuring organic,... (Wedding Caterers)
River City Catering is a catering company located in Sanford, Florida, that serves all of Central Florida. This caterer works with couples to put together gourmet meals for your wedding events. Couples will enjoy this caterer’s high quality foods and their professional staff will work with you to... (Wedding Caterers)
Dining at Equinox is a regional and seasonal experience. Chef Todd Gray has remained true to his roots in the Mid-Atlantic region by showcasing local products with a firm grip on traditional culinary technique and distinguishes his cuisine by respecting the tastes of the modern palate. This... (Wedding Caterers)
Creations in Cuisine Catering is an affordable wedding caterer based in Phoenix, Arizona. With 22 years in the industry, they have the experience, skill and passion to create the menu you envision. They pride themselves on working closely with each client so they can perfectly know, then exceed... (Wedding Caterers)
Heidi's Events and Catering is an experienced wedding caterer located in Tempe, Arizona. Founded in 1992, their years in the catering industry give them a serious advantage in providing top-of-the line service and food. They take pride in working with couples to create the perfect, personalized... (Wedding Caterers)
Unforgettable Food Affairs is a wedding catering company based in Garner, North Carolina. This catering staff takes pride in serving elegant food with attentive service, ensuring that you and your guests are fully satisfied with your cuisine experience. They tailor their catering services to suit... (Wedding Caterers)
Rania's Catering is a wedding catering company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their professional team of chefs will prepare your menu on site, all with local and organic ingredients from neighboring farms. They also have an in-house pastry department that will design and make the wedding cake of... (Wedding Caterers)
ACT 3 has been serving the Greater Seattle community for more than 30 years. We are a family-owned and operated company based in Tukwila, Washington. We provide fun, fresh catering services for every type of event, from small parties to large celebrations. ACT 3 Catering’s team of enthusiastic and... (Wedding Caterers)
Baltimore’s Best Events is a wedding venue located in Towson, Maryland. Couples can host their wedding at the Baltimore’s Best Confetti’s Event Center and enjoy the unique spaces and planning and catering services the team provides.Facilities and Capacity Baltimore’s Best Events allows couples to... (Wedding Caterers)
Tamara's Catering is a full-service catering company located in Santa Barbara, California. You name it, they have covered it, from weddings, gala affairs, cocktail parties, day-to-day corporate needs and personal celebrations. They will personally help clients design a menu that reflects their... (Wedding Caterers)
Menu Maker Catering & Events is an award-winning catering and events company with a reputation built on years of delivering distinctive catering to those seeking exceptional service, delicious cuisine, and professional execution. Menu Maker provides full-service catering, event planning, pick-up and... (Wedding Caterers)
McGrath Clambakes & Catering is a full-service caterer located in Rhode Island with over 50 years of industry experience. They have worked with many couples over the years, using their culinary expertise and event planning skills to give them the wedding of their dreams.Services Offered Along with... (Wedding Caterers)
Cozy Caterers is a premier catering company located in Rhode Island that has been around since 1954 and is dedicated to reflecting your individual style and taste. They believe that incredible food and service is what sets them apart, and they will provide everything you may need in order for you... (Wedding Caterers)
Callier’s Catering is a wedding catering company located in Ballwin, Missouri. This family-owned catering company was started over 35 years ago, with a love and passion for great food at the foundation of the business. The talented and attentive events team will help create the perfect complementary... (Wedding Caterers)
Popolo Catering is the largest catering company in Central California. Based out of San Luis Obispo, Popolo Catering has the vehicles and equipment to travel up and down the Central Coast to execute dinner buffets, plated dinners, and family-style dinner services. Leon and Kathleen Castillo run... (Wedding Caterers)
All Occasions Catering & Events Planning is a full-service wedding caterer in Rochester, New York, and the Finger Lakes region. Rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and day-after brunches, All Occasions will plan and coordinate the perfect wedding event. All Occasions Catering & Events Planning can... (Wedding Caterers)
Kahn’s Catering provides catering to weddings and events in Indianapolis and the surrounding area. Weddings of all sizes can indulge in high-quality catering from this caterer. From experienced staff to local food, Kahn's Catering executes exceptional service and perfects the details. With a... (Wedding Caterers)
Let Fazoli's Catering take care of your next event. From sandwiches, salads desserts and, of course, all of your pasta favorites and our signature garlic breadsticks! We have 7 location in Colorado to serve you: Aurora Arvada Northglenn Fort Collins Austin Bluff Pueblo Cheyenne We offer pick-up,... (Wedding Caterers)
Company Tonight Catering & DJ's been specializes in wedding catering, cocktail & dinner parties, special event and professional DJ's since 2008. When you book with us the DJ is included. We offer a wide range of services and they are typically dictated by our client's needs. If there's something... (Wedding Caterers)
Grandale Catering is a wedding caterer based out of Hillsboro, Virginia. They have been serving weddings, rehearsal dinners, and more throughout the Northern Virginia and Loudoun County area for 14 years. Grandale Catering is part of the “Grandale Restaurant at 868” family specializing in... (Wedding Caterers)
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.
Lower range
$ 400 or less
Average cost
$ 4000
Most couples spend between
$ 1800 - $ 7000
Upper range
$ 13000 or more
Costs displayed in graph 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.
View catering costsWe all know that the most important part of your wedding is about celebrating your commitment to your significant other with your family and friends. But for some, having great food is a very very close second! Choosing the right wedding caterer is essential in making your wedding one to remember. Your caterer may have the biggest impact on your guests' experience of the day.
We all know that wedding food is a popular topic of conversation. Picking reliable and talented wedding caterer will give guests another reason to praise your magical day. Wedding catering is much more than preparing a meal, there must be in-depth understanding of the events of the day and the food's place in the grander scheme. The best wedding caterers will not only create a menu that will wow the taste buds, but also provide service that will help create a beautiful atmosphere and keep your party on track.
Before getting too far into the search for your caterer, check with your venue about their policies. Some venues do not allow outside catering companies.
Here are some things to think about when starting your search.
First, consider the wedding catering style. There are four major catering styles and they include:
Plated Dinner: This is a more formal and traditional style. Each guest selects their meal (either at the event or in advance) and they are served individually. It is important to note this tends to be the priciest of the options because of extra staffing.
Buffet: This is a much more casual style. Guests can serve themselves while servers provide the food. This tends to be the least expensive of the styles and allows guests to choose their own portion sizes.
Family: In this style, servers provide trays of food to each table & guests pass them around the table, like a family dinner. This style is preferred for its inclusive and casual feel. Fair warning, it can be a bit messy.
Cocktail: This is a much more modern style of catering where food stations allow for guests to mix and mingle. The cocktail style allows for a wide variety of foods to be served and, if planned wisely, can save some money.
A few final words of advice, your food and venue theme don't necessarily need to match (i.e. beach wedding doesn't need to be all sea food), but that doesn't mean it can't if that is something you want. If possible, try to check ahead of time for guests' food allergies. You don't want to have someone with a peanut allergy eating food cooked in peanut oil.
When you're ready to start your search, select 'catering' on the drop down menu on the home page or under the 'vendors' tab at the top of the screen. Enter your wedding destination city and state, OR zip code, and see local caterers. It's an absolute necessity to read reviews on WeddingWire from real couples before making the final booking. Even talk to family and friends about catering services that they have used. Choosing your wedding caterer should be a fun experience where you let your creativity shine!
