Events & Creative, New York
Catering cost in New York, NY
A typical Catering figure in New York is about $56 per person, about 40% above the national figure of $40.
Typical cost
Typical in New York
$56
per person
- On the low end
- $25
- On the high end
- $119
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in New York. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $56 | $25 to $119 |
| National typical | $40 | $18 to $85 |
| Yonkers, NY | $49 | $22 to $104 |
| Albany, NY | $39 | $18 to $84 |
| Rochester, NY | $38 | $17 to $80 |
| San Francisco, CA | $56 | $25 to $119 |
| Honolulu, HI | $57 | $26 to $121 |
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Questions people ask
Catering in New York: what does it cost?
In New York, NY, Catering typically costs about $56 per person, with most prices between $25 and $119.
Why is New York higher than the national price?
Prices in New York run about 40% 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.