In my catering quote from yesterday...the price per plate is reasonable but the cost for the staff seems high. We were quoted for 100 people for cocktail hour and sit down dinner. They also do all the day of coordination with the exception of decoration and centerpiece set up. 100 people = $5800. Then there is the cost for the staff, 9 person staff = $3450, and an additional charge for setting up the bar for 100 people = $450. Total : $9700. (This is like $1000 a hour from start to finish! How do I get this gig?!) My question is is it normal that the cost for the staff be more than half of the price of food? Just curious if this seems the norm or if anyone has heard or seen this before? Note that this quote does not include alcohol or rentals. For the record I have requested other quotes as well that I am waiting on.
ETA: The quote does not include venue rental fees, linen/table/chair/place settings/glassware/flatware rentals, alcohol, a cake (or any type of dessert) or taxes.
