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Events & Creative, Connecticut

Catering cost in Stamford, CT

A typical Catering figure in Stamford is about $51 per person, about 28% above the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Stamford

$51

per person

Fair price range: $23 to $109

On the low end
$23
On the high end
$109

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Stamford. 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
Stamford, CT$51
$23 to $109
National typical$40
$18 to $85
Bridgeport, CT$45
$20 to $95
New Haven, CT$44
$20 to $94
Hartford, CT$43
$19 to $90
Arlington, VA$51
$23 to $109
Oakland, CA$51
$23 to $109

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Questions people ask

Catering in Stamford: what does it cost?

In Stamford, CT, Catering typically costs about $51 per person, with most prices between $23 and $109.

Why is Stamford higher than the national price?

Prices in Stamford run about 28% 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.