Events & Creative, Mississippi

Catering cost in Jackson, MS

A typical Catering figure in Jackson is about $32 per person, about 20% below the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Jackson

$32

per person

On the low end
$15
On the high end
$68

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Jackson. 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
Jackson, MS$32
$15 to $68
National typical$40
$18 to $85
Laredo, TX$32
$15 to $68
McAllen, TX$32
$15 to $68
Shreveport, LA$32
$15 to $68
Amarillo, TX$33
$15 to $70
El Paso, TX$33
$15 to $70

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Questions people ask

Catering in Jackson: what does it cost?

In Jackson, MS, Catering typically costs about $32 per person, with most prices between $15 and $68.

Why is Jackson lower than the national price?

Prices in Jackson run about 20% 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.