Event Catering Calculator

Estimate total catering cost per head for events.

Guest Count

Meal Cost per Head ($)

Drink Cost per Head ($)

Service Fee (%)

Formula

Total = Guests x (Meal + Drink) x (1 + Service Fee / 100)

How much does event catering cost?

Event catering averages $30 to $100 per person.

Should I include a service fee?

Most caterers add 15 to 20 percent for service and gratuity.

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