Events & Creative, Louisiana

Catering cost in New Orleans, LA

A typical Catering figure in New Orleans is about $39 per person, about 4% below the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in New Orleans

$39

per person

On the low end
$18
On the high end
$82

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in New Orleans. 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
New Orleans, LA$39
$18 to $82
National typical$40
$18 to $85
Baton Rouge, LA$35
$16 to $75
Shreveport, LA$32
$15 to $68
Fort Worth, TX$39
$18 to $82
Fresno, CA$39
$18 to $82
Glendale, AZ$39
$18 to $82

Other Events & Creative costs in New Orleans

Questions people ask

Catering in New Orleans: what does it cost?

In New Orleans, LA, Catering typically costs about $39 per person, with most prices between $18 and $82.

Why is New Orleans lower than the national price?

Prices in New Orleans run about 4% 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.