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Average cost of Catering waitstaff/chef/bartender

schmalioschmalio member
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Helllo - We are having a small wedding in Connecticut (50 or less people) and have been getting proposals from potential caterers.  One of them has indicated a potential 'staffing' cost of $2,100 - 1 bartender, 1 "captain", 1 chef and 4 wait staff.  For a wedding of our size we were a bit surprised by the cost of this but we are new at this and could just be ignorant. 

Can anyone comment on whether this is typical for a catered tent wedding?

Thank you!
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Re: Average cost of Catering waitstaff/chef/bartender

  • MeaghanandMichaelMeaghanandMichael
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    Here is what I see as industry norm:

    Bar tender: $150.00

    Captain: $200.00

    Staff: $35.00 per hour, usually 4-5 hour minimum

    Chef: $300-$500
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  • MeaghanandMichaelMeaghanandMichael
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_connecticut_average-cost-of-catering-waitstaffchefbartender?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:65Discussion:5a230437-11e6-4d63-857c-5b28fbda99fbPost:3465eca7-6be4-4c36-a3c2-6eb5896166c4">Average cost of Catering waitstaff/chef/bartender</a>:
    [QUOTE]Helllo - We are having a small wedding in Connecticut (50 or less people) and have been getting proposals from potential caterers.  One of them has indicated a potential 'staffing' cost of $2,100 - 1 bartender, 1 "captain", 1 chef and 4 wait staff.  For a wedding of our size we were a bit surprised by the cost of this but we are new at this and could just be ignorant.  Can anyone comment on whether this is typical for a catered tent wedding? Thank you!
    Posted by schmalio[/QUOTE]

    <div>Although, remember they often include tip or service charge in the quote.</div>
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