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
Fair price range: $18 to $82
- 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.
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How prices have moved
Up 3.1%past year
Up 23.9%over five years
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.