Events & Creative, California
Catering cost in San Diego, CA
A typical Catering figure in San Diego is about $49 per person, about 22% above the national figure of $40.
Typical cost
Typical in San Diego
$49
per person
Fair price range: $22 to $104
- On the low end
- $22
- On the high end
- $104
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Diego. Not a quote.
Is your quote fair?
Enter the price you were quoted (per person) to see where it falls in San Diego, CA. CostGuide does not save what you enter.
Have the quote in writing? Upload it and see every charge checked.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A local pro prices your actual job.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $49 | $22 to $104 |
| National typical | $40 | $18 to $85 |
| Glendale, CA | $49 | $22 to $104 |
| Hayward, CA | $49 | $22 to $104 |
| Torrance, CA | $49 | $22 to $104 |
| Alpharetta, GA | $49 | $22 to $104 |
| Boulder, CO | $49 | $22 to $104 |
Other Events & Creative costs in San Diego
Catering in every cityEverything in San DiegoAll Events & Creative services
Questions people ask
Catering in San Diego: what does it cost?
In San Diego, CA, Catering typically costs about $49 per person, with most prices between $22 and $104.
Why is San Diego higher than the national price?
Prices in San Diego run about 22% 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.