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Catering prices - i have no clue!

kramoneskramones member
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Hi Ladies,

I'm new at this and have no idea about catering prices.  What should I expect a bare minimum price per person for a buffet style, passed hors d'oeuvres, and an open bar of domestic beer/well liquor?  Is something like this possible to do for l around 100 price per person?

Anyone have advice on:
Spoonbread, Inc
Steven Brown
Sage
Naturally Delicious

THANKS!!!!


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Re: Catering prices - i have no clue!

  • CAEidCAEid
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Sage & ND will blow that budget.

    Spoonbread - while the food is wonderfully dlelicious, the communication and organization is horrible.

    I would recm'd trying to provide your own bar (buying your own wines/beers/liquors) - and you can then keep it at $100pp.

    Food w/Beverage Service (sodas/ice/mixers), about $60/$70pp
    Rentals, about $30 - $50pp
    Staffing, $3 - $7K

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  • kramoneskramones member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks CAEid!!  If we did our own bar, do we need to take out insurance for that?
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  • CAEidCAEid
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    If the caterer allows you to bring the alcohol in yourself (most do) then the caterer would hold the insurance.
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  • Goldlie11Goldlie11
    2500 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I don't have any advice for those specific caterers.  However, have you thought about going to a restaurant?  I know that I've seen some excellent prices on catering menus.  
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  • SnuggleLove2SnuggleLove2 member
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    edited December 2011
    Do you mind if I ask where you're planning to have the reception?
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  • kramoneskramones member
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    edited December 2011
    Hi,

    I'm planning on having the reception at the Prospect Park Picnic House, and they have a list of caterers to use.
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  • drowland9drowland9
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    edited December 2011
    I thought Spoonbread's food was ok, it wasn't anything special.  Naturally Delicious is good, but they were way out of our budget of $150pp for a sit down dinner and full bar (no passed hors d'ouvres).

    Crave Catering has very good prices, not sure if the food is good, though.
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  • olgacrcolgacrc
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Mimi's fusion of Flavors can help you
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