Events & Creative, Nebraska

Catering cost in Lincoln, NE

A typical Catering figure in Lincoln is about $35 per person, about 12% below the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Lincoln

$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 Lincoln. 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
Lincoln, NE$35
$16 to $75
National typical$40
$18 to $85
Omaha, NE$36
$16 to $77
Baton Rouge, LA$35
$16 to $75
Buffalo, NY$35
$16 to $75
Chattanooga, TN$35
$16 to $75
Cleveland, OH$35
$16 to $75

Other Events & Creative costs in Lincoln

Questions people ask

Catering in Lincoln: what does it cost?

In Lincoln, NE, Catering typically costs about $35 per person, with most prices between $16 and $75.

Why is Lincoln lower than the national price?

Prices in Lincoln 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.