Events & Creative, Utah

Catering cost in Salt Lake City, UT

A typical Catering figure in Salt Lake City is about $42 per person, about 4% above the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Salt Lake City

$42

per person

Fair price range: $19 to $89

On the low end
$19
On the high end
$89

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Salt Lake City. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

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
Salt Lake City, UT$42
$19 to $89
National typical$40
$18 to $85
Provo, UT$39
$18 to $82
West Valley City, UT$38
$17 to $80
Ogden, UT$37
$17 to $78
Atlanta, GA$42
$19 to $89
Aurora, CO$42
$19 to $89

Other Events & Creative costs in Salt Lake City

Questions people ask

Catering in Salt Lake City: what does it cost?

In Salt Lake City, UT, Catering typically costs about $42 per person, with most prices between $19 and $89.

Why is Salt Lake City higher than the national price?

Prices in Salt Lake City run about 4% 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.