Events & Creative, Massachusetts

Catering cost in Boston, MA

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

Typical cost

Typical in Boston

$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 Boston. 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
Boston, MA$53
$24 to $112
National typical$40
$18 to $85
Cambridge, MA$54
$24 to $114
Worcester, MA$43
$20 to $92
Springfield, MA$39
$18 to $82
Bellevue, WA$53
$24 to $112
Berkeley, CA$53
$24 to $112

Other Events & Creative costs in Boston

Questions people ask

Catering in Boston: what does it cost?

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

Why is Boston higher than the national price?

Prices in Boston 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.