Events & Creative, California
Catering cost in Santa Barbara, CA
A typical Catering figure in Santa Barbara is about $54 per person, about 34% above the national figure of $40.
Typical cost
Typical in Santa Barbara
$54
per person
Fair price range: $24 to $114
- On the low end
- $24
- On the high end
- $114
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Santa Barbara. Not a quote.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara, CA | $54 | $24 to $114 |
| National typical | $40 | $18 to $85 |
| Berkeley, CA | $53 | $24 to $112 |
| Fremont, CA | $53 | $24 to $112 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $55 | $25 to $116 |
| Cambridge, MA | $54 | $24 to $114 |
| Bellevue, WA | $53 | $24 to $112 |
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Questions people ask
Catering in Santa Barbara: what does it cost?
In Santa Barbara, CA, Catering typically costs about $54 per person, with most prices between $24 and $114.
Why is Santa Barbara higher than the national price?
Prices in Santa Barbara run about 34% 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.