Events & Creative, Missouri

Catering cost in St. Louis, MO

A typical Catering figure in St. Louis is about $36 per person, about 10% below the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in St. Louis

$36

per person

On the low end
$16
On the high end
$77

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in St. Louis. 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
St. Louis, MO$36
$16 to $77
National typical$40
$18 to $85
Kansas City, MO$37
$17 to $78
Springfield, MO$34
$15 to $72
Albuquerque, NM$36
$16 to $77
Columbia, SC$36
$16 to $77
Des Moines, IA$36
$16 to $77

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Questions people ask

Catering in St. Louis: what does it cost?

In St. Louis, MO, Catering typically costs about $36 per person, with most prices between $16 and $77.

Why is St. Louis lower than the national price?

Prices in St. Louis run about 10% below 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.