Events & Creative, South Carolina

Catering cost in Columbia, SC

A typical Catering figure in Columbia is about $36 per person, about 10% below the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Columbia

$36

per person

On the low end
$16
On the high end
$77

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Columbia. 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
Columbia, SC$36
$16 to $77
National typical$40
$18 to $85
Greenville, SC$38
$17 to $80
Charleston, SC$43
$19 to $90
Albuquerque, NM$36
$16 to $77
Des Moines, IA$36
$16 to $77
Greensboro, NC$36
$16 to $77

Other Events & Creative costs in Columbia

Questions people ask

Catering in Columbia: what does it cost?

In Columbia, SC, Catering typically costs about $36 per person, with most prices between $16 and $77.

Why is Columbia lower than the national price?

Prices in Columbia run about 10% 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.