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

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.

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
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

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.