Events & Creative, Ohio

Catering cost in Columbus, OH

A typical Catering figure in Columbus is about $38 per person, about 6% below the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Columbus

$38

per person

On the low end
$17
On the high end
$80

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Columbus. 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
Columbus, OH$38
$17 to $80
National typical$40
$18 to $85
Cincinnati, OH$37
$17 to $78
Cleveland, OH$35
$16 to $75
Akron, OH$34
$15 to $72
Allentown, PA$38
$17 to $80
Arlington, TX$38
$17 to $80

Other Events & Creative costs in Columbus

Questions people ask

Catering in Columbus: what does it cost?

In Columbus, OH, Catering typically costs about $38 per person, with most prices between $17 and $80.

Why is Columbus lower than the national price?

Prices in Columbus run about 6% 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.