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Off the Vine Catering

4.9 (106)
· Norwood, MA

"Off the Vine catered my wedding and I can honestly say this is the only time I've ever heard wedding guests rave..."

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Famous Creations

4.7 (3)
· San Francisco, CA

Famous Creations is a wedding catering company located in Fairfield, California. With their expert industry knowledge,...Read more this family-owned business can help you plan a tasty and memorable wedding meal. Whether you love sweet treats or savory snacks, the team is at hand to satisfy your palate. Nicholas...

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Pamela's Traveling Feast

4.8 (46)
· Newburgh, NY

Based in Newburgh, New York, Pamela’s Traveling Feast is a boutique wedding catering service that specializes in...Read more providing meals for off-site and on-site 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...

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Sea Stars Catering & Events

4.9 (29)
· Big Sur, CA

"Jamie was great throughout the entire process and helped us create our dream menu for our wedding day. She was..."

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Bistro To Go Catering

5.0 (87)
· Pittsburgh, PA

"The whole team at Bistro to Go was amazing! From planning the menu and working with us on our budget to helping us..."

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Bailey Connor Catering

4.8 (42)
· Houston, TX

"My husband and I hired Bailey Connor Catering for our catering and as our wedding planner. Sequena and Tessa went..."

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Putting on the Ritz ,Catering

4.8 (447)
· Baltimore, MD

"We had such a wonderful experience with Putting on the Ritz! From the initial contact to the tasting to our..."

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Bon Soir Caterers

4.9 (62)
· Brooklyn, NY

"We worked with Bon Soir for our wedding and generally had a good experience. A tolerance for limited communication..."

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The Smokey Barrel Mobile Bar

Lewisville, NC

The Smokey Barrel Mobile Bar has been offering mobile bar services since 2023. Based in Lewisville, North Carolina, and...Read more serving all across the Triad and Winston-Salem area, this team found their passion for love and weddings while planning their own wedding celebration. They are always delighted to...
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Heidi's Events and Catering

4.6 (173)
· Tempe, AZ

"Heidi’s catering service is amazing, I was blown away at the tasting and had so much fun curating our menu. We..."

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$10,000

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Five Star Catering

4.9 (107)
· Watsonville, CA

"I had an incredible experience working with five star catering throughout my entire wedding experience. They were..."

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Baar Baar Catering

New York, NY

Baar Baar Catering, based in New York, offers catering services for weddings and other special occasions. The restaurant...Read more boasts a community-style dining room that merges with the bar for an elevated dining experience. It is a vibrant, colorful setting inspired by Indian culture, art, and spirit....

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Habit Burger

San Francisco, CA

Habit Burger Grill offers wedding catering services with a mobile food truck in Southern and Northern California. Our...Read more culinary crew can serve up our signature charburgers and premium sides to delight your guests on your special day. We prioritize convenience and quality, offering delicious and fresh...

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Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Bentonville

5.0 (3)
· Bentonville, AR

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe is a wedding caterer based in Bentonville, Arkansas. This café has been a cornerstone of the...Read more Bentonville community for over a decade, providing vibrant and flavorful dishes for events of all kinds. You can collaborate with this expert culinary team to create a menu...
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Simple Syrup Mobile bar

San Jose, CA

Simple Syrup Mobile Bar is a mobile wedding bar business operating out of San Jose, California. At Simple Syrup Mobile...Read more Bar, we believe every event deserves a touch of elegance and joy. Our professional bartending service brings a delightful experience to your doorstep, using only the freshest...

$3,000

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Uno Mas

5.0 (1)
· Jackson, MS

"Our renewal of vows was on September 28th 2024! We knew we wanted mexican food for our reception but most caterers..."

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$5,000
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Nicole's Catering

4.9 (157)
· Albany, NY

"Nicole’s catered our October wedding, and I don’t think I could have asked for a better team. Katrina was..."

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Distinctive Catering

4.7 (134)
· Grand Rapids, MI

"We used Distinctive Catering for our wedding in October and they were so amazing. They answered all of my..."

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Sharko's Catering

5.0 (120)
· Phoenix, AZ

"This company is perfect for your wedding day! We had the pleasure of having their services for our wedding on..."

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$50

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Alfonso’s catering

Rahway, NJ

Alfonso's catering, based in Rahway, New Jersey, provides catering services for weddings and other special occasions....Read more They aim to provide outstanding service while serving dishes that dance across the tastebuds. Services Offered Alfonso's catering offers exclusive packages tailored to couples'...

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Iron Gate Catering

4.9 (6)
· Logan, UT

Iron Gate Catering is a wedding catering company specializing in adding flavor to their couple's special day in Logan,...Read more Utah. Shelice Condie and her talented teammates look forward to collaborating on a menu that resonates with each member of the wedding party. Additionally, they offer a private...

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$5,000
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Ocean Beach Cafe

5.0 (1)
· San Francisco, CA

"Ocean Beach Cafe Events is one of the leading experts and connoisseurs of non-alcoholic libation experiences..."

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$4,000
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Cheesesteak

Farmers Branch, TX

Based in Farmers Ranch, Texas, and serving the surrounding areas, Cheesesteak is a catering company working primarily...Read more with nearlyweds on their wedding day. Since opening its restaurant doors in 2014, The Cheesesteak House has grown in popularity to the extent that there are now six different chains...
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Just Good Food

Indianapolis, IN

At Just Good Food, we specialize in making your wedding day deliciously simple. We understand that while food might not...Read more be the star of your day, it’s still an important part of making your celebration memorable for you and your guests. That’s why we focus on delivering satisfying, crowd-pleasing...

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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.

$ 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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Off the Vine Catering

Famous Creations

Pamela's Traveling Feast

Sea Stars Catering & Events

Bistro To Go Catering

Bailey Connor Catering

Putting on the Ritz ,Catering

Bon Soir Caterers

The Smokey Barrel Mobile Bar

Heidi's Events and Catering

Five Star Catering

Baar Baar Catering

Habit Burger

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Bentonville

Simple Syrup Mobile bar

Uno Mas

Nicole's Catering

Distinctive Catering

Sharko's Catering

Alfonso’s catering

Iron Gate Catering

Ocean Beach Cafe

Cheesesteak

Just Good Food