Events & Creative, Michigan
Catering cost in Detroit, MI
A typical Catering figure in Detroit is about $35 per person, about 12% below the national figure of $40.
Typical cost
Typical in Detroit
$35
per person
- On the low end
- $16
- On the high end
- $75
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Detroit. Not a quote.
What moves the price
- Menu
- Service style
- Staffing
- Rentals
- Bar
Ways to pay less
- Choose buffet
- Limit passed apps
- BYO alcohol where legal
- Cut guest count
- Ask about leftover policy
Catering in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | $35 | $16 to $75 |
| National typical | $40 | $18 to $85 |
| Lansing, MI | $35 | $16 to $73 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $37 | $17 to $78 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $43 | $20 to $92 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $35 | $16 to $75 |
| Buffalo, NY | $35 | $16 to $75 |
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Questions people ask
Catering in Detroit: what does it cost?
In Detroit, MI, Catering typically costs about $35 per person, with most prices between $16 and $75.
Why is Detroit lower than the national price?
Prices in Detroit run about 12% 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.