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

  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 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.