Events & Creative, California

Catering cost in Irvine, CA

A typical Catering figure in Irvine is about $52 per person, about 30% above the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Irvine

$52

per person

On the low end
$24
On the high end
$111

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Irvine. 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
Irvine, CA$52
$24 to $111
National typical$40
$18 to $85
Berkeley, CA$53
$24 to $112
Fremont, CA$53
$24 to $112
Oakland, CA$51
$23 to $109
Washington, DC$52
$24 to $111
Arlington, VA$51
$23 to $109

Other Events & Creative costs in Irvine

Questions people ask

Catering in Irvine: what does it cost?

In Irvine, CA, Catering typically costs about $52 per person, with most prices between $24 and $111.

Why is Irvine higher than the national price?

Prices in Irvine run about 30% 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.