why is catering so Expensive!

We spent $21k on catering in Carmel, CA for 160 people. If you have a venue where you can bring in your own caterer Mexican/Italian/bbq restaurants are usually cheapest for a more casual wedding.

View Quoted Comment Eep!! Our invite list is at 140 (hoping 130 will show haha). Definitely going to look into restaurant catering. Didn’t think of that! Thanks Kelly. 😊

Hey fellow DMV bride! I'm with you, catering is crazy expensive! But I realized it's more than food: it's paying employees, equipment, and licensing.

View Quoted Comment Hey Courtney! 😊 That’s so true. I need to keep that in mind! I love the menus and then when I add everything up I get surprised haha.

Noticed a silly typo: Welcome any recommendations!*

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Yeah same here. That's why we stuck to the basic buffet package at our venue: 1 passed appetizer during cocktail hour, 2 proteins with sides. We opted out of extra stations and desserts.

I would look into Putting on the Ritz, they did our friend's wedding and it was very nice.

Hey, Where are u looking in the DMV.

View Quoted Comment Hey Stacy! I’ve looked at over 30 venues on the app (as toured only 3 so far). I would love to find a nice farm style venue. I’ve been looking at Catering Reserved for the reception.

Maya, I don’t no any farm style place. But I have Middleton hall in Waldorf md. I’m paying about 15k for 200 people but it cover everything but decorations.

Have you considered having your wedding at a non-meal time? That way you can have a simple (but delicious) cake and punch reception!

I live in Wisconsin, paying 27.95 for about 140 people. Will be spending about 4,500 and then adding on tax and gratituity we will be spending 5k on dinner for our guests

View Quoted Comment Omg I wish!! Maryland is so expensive. I have about 140 on my guest list and my avg. quote is about 12K.

Do you have ur event planner yet if not look up LB innovation. Events they can find the place ur looking for.