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Catering Cost Planner

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Estimate catering cost from guests, per-person meal price, drinks, and service fees.

Result

$10,200 estimated catering cost

Estimate catering cost from guests, per-person meal price, drinks, and service fees.

Total budget: $15,344Staff guide: 6Tables: 15

What this means

This is a planning estimate based on your inputs. Actual quotes can change because of taxes, service charges, rentals, location, season, availability, setup complexity, and vendor policies.

Sensible next step

Ask caterers what is included: service, rentals, tax, gratuity, cleanup, and dietary options.

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Verify the inputs, units, assumptions, and any local rules that apply. For financial, health, engineering, or construction decisions, confirm the result with a qualified professional or an authoritative source.