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

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.

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
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.