Events & Creative, Washington

Catering cost in Seattle, WA

A typical Catering figure in Seattle is about $50 per person, about 25% above the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Seattle

$50

per person

Fair price range: $23 to $106

On the low end
$23
On the high end
$106

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Seattle. 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
Seattle, WA$50
$23 to $106
National typical$40
$18 to $85
Bellevue, WA$53
$24 to $112
Kent, WA$44
$20 to $94
Everett, WA$43
$20 to $92
Los Angeles, CA$50
$23 to $106
Alexandria, VA$50
$23 to $105

Other Events & Creative costs in Seattle

Questions people ask

Catering in Seattle: what does it cost?

In Seattle, WA, Catering typically costs about $50 per person, with most prices between $23 and $106.

Why is Seattle higher than the national price?

Prices in Seattle run about 25% 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.