Events & Creative, California

Catering cost in Berkeley, CA

A typical Catering figure in Berkeley is about $53 per person, about 32% above the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Berkeley

$53

per person

On the low end
$24
On the high end
$112

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Berkeley. 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
Berkeley, CA$53
$24 to $112
National typical$40
$18 to $85
Fremont, CA$53
$24 to $112
Irvine, CA$52
$24 to $111
Santa Barbara, CA$54
$24 to $114
Bellevue, WA$53
$24 to $112
Boston, MA$53
$24 to $112

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Questions people ask

Catering in Berkeley: what does it cost?

In Berkeley, CA, Catering typically costs about $53 per person, with most prices between $24 and $112.

Why is Berkeley higher than the national price?

Prices in Berkeley run about 32% above 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.