How much does wedding catering cost per person?

Wedding catering typically costs $25-$100 per person for food only, depending on the menu style. Casual buffets run $25-45, upscale buffets $45-75, and plated dinners $50-100+.

How do you calculate catering for a wedding?

Multiply your guest count by the per-person rate for your chosen menu style. A 100-guest wedding with a plated dinner at $75/person = $7,500 for food. Add 15-20% for beverages, service, and gratuity.

How much is catering for 100 guests?

For 100 guests, catering food costs range from $2,500 (casual buffet) to $10,000 (upscale plated dinner). The average falls around $5,000-7,000 for food only.

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Whiskers says

Wedding catering typically runs $25–$100 per person for food only. A casual buffet for 100 guests averages around $3,500, while a plated dinner runs $7,500+.

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