Events & Creative, Louisiana

Catering cost in Baton Rouge, LA

A typical Catering figure in Baton Rouge is about $35 per person, about 12% below the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Baton Rouge

$35

per person

On the low end
$16
On the high end
$75

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Baton Rouge. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Menu
  2. Service style
  3. Staffing
  4. Rentals
  5. Bar

Ways to pay less

  1. Choose buffet
  2. Limit passed apps
  3. BYO alcohol where legal
  4. Cut guest count
  5. Ask about leftover policy

Catering in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Baton Rouge, LA$35
$16 to $75
National typical$40
$18 to $85
New Orleans, LA$39
$18 to $82
Shreveport, LA$32
$15 to $68
Buffalo, NY$35
$16 to $75
Chattanooga, TN$35
$16 to $75
Cleveland, OH$35
$16 to $75

Other Events & Creative costs in Baton Rouge

Questions people ask

Catering in Baton Rouge: what does it cost?

In Baton Rouge, LA, Catering typically costs about $35 per person, with most prices between $16 and $75.

Why is Baton Rouge lower than the national price?

Prices in Baton Rouge run about 12% below the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.