Catering & Bar Cost Calculator (template)

 

Planning an event and don't know where to start? Check out this easy-to-use catering & bar cost calculator so you can match your vision with your budget!

Use the category tabs to walk through each aspect of your event and select the options that you would like to see pricing for.

We take pride in providing stress-free planning, delicious cuisine, mouthwatering cocktails and an experience you and your guests will never forget!

FYI, the base cost for this calculator is based on the average cost for delivery & insurance fees. Remember each event is different and it's always good to have a little wiggle room in your budget.

 

Planning an event and don't know where to start? Check out this easy-to-use catering & bar cost calculator so you can match your vision with your budget!

Use the category tabs to walk through each aspect of your event and select the options that you would like to see pricing for.

We take pride in providing stress-free planning, delicious cuisine, mouthwatering cocktails and an experience you and your guests will never forget!

FYI, the base cost for this calculator is based on the average cost for delivery & insurance fees. Remember each event is different and it's always good to have a little wiggle room in your budget.

Catering Package

Continental Breakfast Buffet

  • Room temp items only
  • Labor costs calculated separately

Choose 4 items from our selection of room temp breakfast options

Hot Breakfast Buffet

  • Labor costs calculated separately

Pancake & omelet stations, bacon & sausage, smoked salmon platter, assorted muffins, fruit platter, orange juice, coffee, & tea

Tray Passed Brunch

  • Labor not included
  • Rentals not included

Select up to 7 savory & sweet brunch options, served with orange juice, coffee/tea, & mini Pellegrino & Fiji water bottles

Buffet Style Dinner

  • Includes Buffet Style Catering & Staff

Looking for a delicious & affordable catering package. Buffet-style is general a more cost-effective route in comparison to family-style or a seated dinner because the caterers need less staff. This is the average cost for an elite caterer in a metropolitan area. This price does not include tax or service fees which range from 15-20%.

Family Style Dinner

  • Includes Family Style Catering & Staff

Families & friends that share together, care together! A family-style dinner allows your guests to remain seated while sharing family-style catering from the center of the table. This is a more affordable option than the seated dinner as it requires fewer servers. This is the average cost for an elite caterer in a metropolitan area. This price does not include tax or service fees which range from 15-20%.

Plated Dinner

  • Includes Plated Dinner Catering & Staff

Want to keep it formal! The plated dinner is as good as it gets. This style of service caters to your guests' every need as if you were dining at a fancy restaurant. This option is more expensive due to needing extra servers to wait on all of your guests. This is the average cost for an elite caterer in a metropolitan area. This price does not include tax or service fees which range from 15-20%.

Basic Tray Passed Catering

  • 1-2 servings per item per person
  • Labor costs calculated separately 

Selection of 3 savory tapas & 1 mini dessert

Standard Tray Passed Catering

  • 1-2 servings per item per person
  • Labor costs calculated separately 

Selection of 4 savory tapas & 2 mini dessert

Premium Tray Passed Catering

  • 1-2 servings per item per person
  • Labor costs calculated separately 

Selection of 5 savory tapas & 3 mini dessert

Casual Catering

  • Food Trucks & Taco Carts

Looking to keep it casual & fun? Food trucks & tacos are totally on trend! Plus, they are a super cost-effective option if you are trying to hit a tight budget. This is the average cost for a top-shelf food truck or taco caterer in a metropolitan area. This price does not include tax or service fees (which range from 15-20%).

Bar Package

Basic Full Bar

Includes basic vodka, gin, tequila, rum & whiskey, 1 red & 1 white wine, 2 basic beer selections, sodas, juices, ice bottled water, beverage napkins, straws, & quality 9-oz clear recyclable cups

Standard Full Bar

Includes standard vodka, gin, tequila, rum & whiskey, 2 reds & 1 white wine, 3 standard beer selections, sodas, juices, ice bottled water, beverage napkins, straws, & quality 9-oz clear recyclable cups

Premium Full Bar

Includes standard vodka, gin, tequila, rum & whiskey, 2 reds & 1 white wine, 3 standard beer selections, sodas, juices, ice bottled water, beverage napkins, straws, & quality 9-oz clear recyclable cups

Basic Limited Bar

Includes 2 basic spirits, 1 red & 1 white wine, 2 basic beer selections, sodas, juices, ice bottled water, beverage napkins, straws, & quality 9-oz clear recyclable cups

Standard Limited Bar

Includes 3 standard spirit selections, 1 red & 1 white wine, 2 standard beer selections, sodas, juices, ice bottled water, beverage napkins, straws, & quality 9-oz clear recyclable cups

Premium Limited Bar

Includes 3 premium spirit selections, 1 red & 1 white wine, 2 premium beer selections, sodas, juices, ice bottled water, beverage napkins, straws, & quality 9-oz clear recyclable cups

Basic Beer & Wine Bar

Includes 1 red wine, 1 white wine, 2 standard beer selections, sodas, juices, ice, bottled water, beverage napkins, straws, & quality 9oz clear recyclable cups.

Standard Beer & Wine Bar

Includes 3 standard wine selections, 3 standard beer selections, sodas, juices, ice, bottled water, beverage napkins, straws, & quality 9oz clear recyclable cups.

Premium Beer & Wine Bar

Includes 3 premium wine selections, 3 premium beer selections, sodas, juices, ice, bottled water, beverage napkins, straws, & quality 9oz clear recyclable cups.

Rental Package

Disposables (no rentals)

More & more couples are choosing to throw laid-back weddings and save a ton by using eco-friendly birch disposables over china & rented cutlery. This package is the average price per person you should budget for a DIY eco disposable place setting.

Basic Rental Package

This rental package is for all the basics: Based on the average rental prices in the US

  • tables, linens, chairs
  • basic place setting-charger, plates, cutlery, linen napkin
  • dinner & bar glassware

Standard Design Package

This rental package covers the basic plus som extras: Based on the average rental prices in the US

  • some furniture or decor rentals
  • tables, linens, chairs, bar, back bar
  • basic place setting-charger, chargers, plates, cutlery, linen napkin
  • dinner rentals & bar glassware
  • kitchen buildout (if needed) or extra design

Luxury Rental Package

This rental package covers everything you need and then some:

Based on the average rental prices in the US

  • lounge furniture, decor rentals
  • dance floor, lighting, & stage or DJ booth
  • tables, linens, chairs, bar, back bar
  • custom designed place settings
  • premium dinner rentals & bar glassware
  • kitchen buildout (if needed) or extra design
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Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 9:00 PM

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