Chicago wedding caterer costs, answered.
How much does a wedding caterer cost in Chicago?
Based on 21 submissions from couples, wedding caterers in Chicago run a median of about $100 per guest, and the typical submission covers 115 guests. All-in totals range from $1,656 to $29,850, with a median of $11,700 and the middle half of couples paying between $8,250 and $15,750.
What do budget-friendly wedding caterers in Chicago cost?
The lowest reported prices in Chicago run around $4,900, and a quarter of submissions came in under $8,250. Check each listing's notes at this end of the range: low quotes often cover a smaller scope than full-service packages.
Does the season change wedding caterer prices in Chicago?
In our submissions, winter weddings show the lowest median at $8,250 and spring the highest at $17,000, a swing of about 106%. Off-peak dates and weekdays are where couples most often report savings.
What do these prices include?
Every number comes from a couple's real quote or receipt, rolled together the way it was billed. For wedding caterers that typically means: Food preparation, service staff, china, glassware, flatware, and tasting fees as quoted. These prices leave out bar service, alcohol, rentals beyond the standard package, gratuity, and any venue F&B-minimum surcharges.