Price per guest

Re: Price per guest

• mooselissa member

  

  October 2010 edited December 2011

  Hi,

  I'm getting married at a winery in Sonoma and am sorting through catering proposals right now. I'm seeing quite a variety of pricing. The actual menu is a big part of it, but the rentals are where I think I'm seeing the biggest difference. Some caterers include all the basics--linens, dinner settings, glasses, etc., while others include them in the proposal by each piece that will be used. I knew we would consider those details for upgrades, but didn't expect all the other additional costs. For example, one place is quoting $27pp for the actual food, but when its all said and done it works out to $100pp (not including the bar). A different one has the food at $40pp, but the total cost is lower.

  
  

  I think the most important thing is to know what your total budget is so you can give them that guidance to see if they can build a proposal around it or not.

  
  

  Good luck!

  M

  

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• leia1979 member

  

  October 2010 edited December 2011

  I agree that it varies wildly by location. I've been dealing with places where it's venue + catering. I'm looking at about $135pp for location, food, beverage, basic table settings, etc. It sounds like you already know your site fees, so just know your total budget and ask for quotes.

  
  
  
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• SuperFudge00 member

  

  October 2010 edited December 2011

  My price per guest for food and non-alcoholic beverages is $29pp. All the other costs, except venue is $16.60pp. My wedding starts a noon so I am having a lighter fare, but still a full menu.

  Happily Married Since December 18th, 2010!!

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