Food and Service Budget

jenclown

Hi!

I am struggling with trying figure out what is a reasonable price to give caterers when they ask about budget. We are having an evening wedding at the DBG and would like to have a plated meal and appetizers--no dessert or cake included. Alcohol would be separate from the caterer. We also would need to rent tables and chairs, linens, plates--mostly likely thorugh the caterer. Including EVERYTHING--food, labor, rentals, tax, etc.--is $10,000 a reasonable maximum price to give them? This would be for 180 guests. Thanks for your honest feedback!

fishypuffyfishy

for 180...??? I think if you say your budget is 10 they'll spend your 10. I think you should tell them 7. I went with Heidi's Catering, for 100 people, 6 different hors'douervs(sp), a plated meal with all the service, all the china (including chargers) for $5900.00. If I were you I would say your budget is 7 and see what they'll do for you. That way if they quote you higher you're prepared.

whatever555

My friend is using contessa catering and getting plated food ect for around 45 per person I think you might check it out might be worth it ?