How Much Does Wedding Catering Cost?

by Carrie
(Stafford)

I was wondering how much on average I should be looking to spend on wedding catering. We intend to have a lunch for 35 guests. I need to know how much is too much and what is very cheap.

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Answer:

This is tough to answer without knowing what type of venue you are looking at and what your luncheon is to include.

I’ve seen prices from £15.00 to £45.00 per person, and even higher depending on what the package includes. Buffets may be less.

The lower prices usually don’t include sparkling wine for a toast and may not include linens and other services.

My advice is to call several places to get their prices and find out what they include. Then compare them side by side to see how the prices fall. From there, you'll have a better idea of what is too much and what is too cheap.

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