Events & Creative, California
Catering cost in Los Angeles, CA
A typical Catering figure in Los Angeles is about $50 per person, about 25% above the national figure of $40.
Typical cost
Typical in Los Angeles
$50
per person
- On the low end
- $23
- On the high end
- $106
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Los Angeles. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $50 | $23 to $106 |
| National typical | $40 | $18 to $85 |
| Huntington Beach, CA | $50 | $23 to $105 |
| Pasadena, CA | $50 | $23 to $105 |
| Thousand Oaks, CA | $51 | $23 to $107 |
| Seattle, WA | $50 | $23 to $106 |
| Alexandria, VA | $50 | $23 to $105 |
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Questions people ask
Catering in Los Angeles: what does it cost?
In Los Angeles, CA, Catering typically costs about $50 per person, with most prices between $23 and $106.
Why is Los Angeles higher than the national price?
Prices in Los Angeles run about 25% 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.