Events & Creative, Washington

Catering cost in Tacoma, WA

A typical Catering figure in Tacoma is about $43 per person, about 8% above the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Tacoma

$43

per person

On the low end
$20
On the high end
$92

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Tacoma. 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
Tacoma, WA$43
$20 to $92
National typical$40
$18 to $85
Everett, WA$43
$20 to $92
Kent, WA$44
$20 to $94
Vancouver, WA$43
$19 to $90
Ann Arbor, MI$43
$20 to $92
Frisco, TX$43
$20 to $92

Other Events & Creative costs in Tacoma

Questions people ask

Catering in Tacoma: what does it cost?

In Tacoma, WA, Catering typically costs about $43 per person, with most prices between $20 and $92.

Why is Tacoma higher than the national price?

Prices in Tacoma run about 8% 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.