Events & Creative, Massachusetts

Catering cost in Cambridge, MA

A typical Catering figure in Cambridge is about $54 per person, about 34% above the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Cambridge

$54

per person

On the low end
$24
On the high end
$114

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Cambridge. 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
Cambridge, MA$54
$24 to $114
National typical$40
$18 to $85
Boston, MA$53
$24 to $112
Worcester, MA$43
$20 to $92
Springfield, MA$39
$18 to $82
Santa Barbara, CA$54
$24 to $114
Bellevue, WA$53
$24 to $112

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Questions people ask

Catering in Cambridge: what does it cost?

In Cambridge, MA, Catering typically costs about $54 per person, with most prices between $24 and $114.

Why is Cambridge higher than the national price?

Prices in Cambridge run about 34% 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.