Average price of caterers in San Diego

Re: Average price of caterers in San Diego

• LauraChristin member

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  $30 pp is not a terribly difficult price per person. However, what isn't accounted for are service charges, wait staff, chefs, bartender, gratuity etc. Those items were more expensive for us than the food itself. Also, our glassware rental for 120 people was quoted between $600-$800 (depending on what glasses we wanted) alone on top of the other costs. I know that's not terribly encouraging..

  
  

  What would be helpful, though, would be to look into a restaurant to cater who already has the glassware, china, flatware. If they don't have to rent them, perhaps they can pass some of the savings on to you. That helped us.

  
  

  Some vendors give a Sunday discount, others do not. But it can't hurt to ask! Also be up front about your budget. Don't be afraid to say it right off the bat. I think you'd be surprised that people want to do their best to accommodate you if they can. Good luck!

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