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  • Fusion Events

    Fusion Events is a Full-Service Catering Company based in Los Angeles, California. Founder and Creative Director Felicia...Read more Quintero has over 20 years of experience in the catering and event industry. She is passionate about creating memorable events and putting a smile on her clients' faces. Executive...

  • Pappy's Smokehouse

    Pappy's Smokehouse is a wedding catering company based out of Saint Louis, Missouri. For more than 15 years, this...Read more restaurant has been delighting customers with its award-winning ribs and barbecue dishes. It specializes in Memphis-style barbecue and slow-smoked meats that are prepared over sweet...

  • Eighty Eight Catering

    Eighty Eight Catering is a wedding catering business based in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, servicing most of Northwest Ohio and...Read more beyond. They are a company specializing in locally-sourced ingredients to create a menu in the image of every couple they work with. Their creative, stylish approach to catering...

  • DelightMore

    Service excellence and culinary delight are more than promises—they’re part of who we are. Founded in 2022 by the...Read more joining of Funky’s and Vonderhaar’s Catering, DelightMore brings a combined 70 years of experience to your event. There is not a culinary challenge we haven’t either experienced or are...

  • Chef's Choice Catering

    Chef's Choice Catering is a wedding catering company in Blue Ash, Ohio. This team provides quality gourmet catering that...Read more spans international cuisine, tailored to events of all kinds. With their help, you can create an unforgettable menu that you and your guests will adore. Services Offered Chef's...

  • Marc Bynum Concepts

    Marc Bynum Concepts is a wedding caterer based in Birmingham, Alabama. Get ready to elevate your event with the culinary...Read more magic of Marc Bynum Concepts! Led by the renowned three-time Chopped champion, Chef Marc Anthony Bynum, our team is dedicated to delivering a one-of-a-kind dining experience that...

  • Crazy Good Eats

    Crazy Good Eats is a wedding catering company based in Olathe, Kansas. This catering company specializes in delicious...Read more and familiar Kansas City-style barbecue that will surely satisfy you and your guests. This team is happy to cater gatherings of all sizes, from intimate, backyard parties to grand...

  • Running Wild Catering

    Running Wild Catering is a wedding catering company based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, just off of Route 66. Since 1997,...Read more co-owners Teresa Walters and Debbie Lowery have been servicing their region with high-quality food options that will fit your budget. These caterers and their team are dedicated to...

  • Morenos Catering

    Morenos Catering is a Carey, Ohio-based catering company specializing in unique dining experiences at wedding...Read more celebrations. With 20 years of industry experience, Chef Moreno, the owner of the business, loves whipping up delicious meals for his clients. This expert will go above and beyond to execute...

  • Far Hills Catering

    Based in Dayton, Ohio, Far Hills Catering offers professional catering services for weddings and events. Whatever way...Read more you choose to mark your milestone occasion, these experts can enhance the festivities with delicious cuisine. From assorted hors d'oeuvres to plated entrees, they can prepare many...

  • Tree City Catering

    Based in Toledo, Ohio, Tree City Catering provides gourmet catering solutions for your unique and memorable wedding. Our...Read more chef/owner has over 10 years of experience in catering wedding receptions. Choosing Tree City Catering means you are not limited to a single banquet hall location and menu. You...

  • The Old Salt

    The Old Salt is a family-owned and operated restaurant and event catering company based out of Hampton, New Hampshire....Read more With over 30 years of experience in the food service industry, our family will share our knowledge and talents to make your event memorable. With every event we cater, we bring the...

  • The Pitchfork Restaurant

    The Pitchfork Restaurant is a family-owned barbecue restaurant and wedding catering company located in Bolivar,...Read more Missouri. This team of culinary professionals can serve up the reception meal of your dreams on your big day. With over 10 years of experience in the catering industry, they know how to...

  • Mazzone Hospitality

    Mazzone Hospitality is a full-service catering company based in Clifton Park, New York, and serving the state's Capital...Read more Region area. A wide range of wedding venues served includes those from the Hudson Valley to the Adirondacks. Restaurateur Angelo Mazzone and his team work to make each event run...

  • Brown Brothers Catering

    Brown Brothers Catering in Salt Lake City, Utah offers 5-star quality food and service that any couple will love. The...Read more company has won the WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award for the past five consecutive years. With customizable menus and a staff ready to listen to all your ideas, Brown Brothers...

  • Kiss the Chef Catering, LLC

    We are a professional wedding event catering company based out of Tempe, Arizona who Caters Valley-Wide! Preparing our...Read more dishes with love, pride & extreme attention to detail, we offer delicious dual option entrée & single entrée menu choices for wedding couples & their guests to enjoy.Services...

  • Caley's Catering and Events

    Caley’s Catering and Events is a catering company in Draper, Utah. Their wide range of food can be used for both fancy...Read more and casual events. Not only are they known for their meals, but are able to offer various other services, such as but are not limited to decor, rentals, tables, chairs, bartenind,...

  • Pamela's Traveling Feast

    Pamela’s Traveling Feast is a boutique catering service that specializes in providing meals for off-site and on-site...Read more events alike. Owner Pamela makes the effort to get to know each of her clients to ensure that her services complement their special day. She aims to combine the latest culinary trends...

  • Paseo Grill

    Thank you for considerirng Paseo Grill for your event. We are a wedding and event catering service based in Oklahoma...Read more City, Oklahoma. We feature classic American cuisine with an international flair. Get the very best of land & sea with our prime steak and fresh fish selection. Whether preparing for a...

  • A Thyme Savor Catering

    A Thyme Savor Catering is a wedding and special event caterer based in Wilmington, North Carolina for over 20 years. Our...Read more team can provide the fresh ideas, talent and creativity to make your wedding reception one you and your guests will remember for a lifetime.Services OfferedA Thyme Savor offers a...

  • City Barbeque

    Based in Centerville, Ohio, City Barbeque is a catering company that specializes in creating delicious barbecue dishes...Read more for weddings and special events. This talented team smokes all their meat on-site in their restaurant, developing a sweet and smokey taste that is sure to delight couples and their...

  • Thrive Catering

    Thrive Catering Services is your best choice for weddings, corporate events, and private parties in Savannah, GA. We...Read more have earned recognition as the area's top-tier full-service caterer. Our innovative, organic, and sustainable cuisine is paired with extraordinary service to deliver an experience...

  • Carolyn's Personalized Catering

    Carolyn’s Personalized Catering, LLC is a wedding caterer based out of Millbury, Ohio, that serves Toledo. This full...Read more service caterer would be honored to provide couples with delicious, high quality meals and professional service for your wedding events. They will do their best to please couples and...

  • Concetta's Catering

    Located in Saint Charles, Missouri, Concetta's Catering offers wedding catering services in Missouri and Illinois. They...Read more make various American and Italian dishes, including custom menus for your wedding day. Other than delicious meals, they also provide bartending services and event...

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.

  • $ 400 or less Lower range
  • $ 4,000 Average cost
  • $ 1,800 - $ 7,000 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.

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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.

Wedding Catering Considerations

We 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.

Wedding Catering Styles

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.

Start the Search for the Perfect Wedding Caterer

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!

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