San Diego wedding caterer costs, answered.
How much does a wedding caterer cost in San Diego?
Based on 17 submissions from couples, wedding caterers in San Diego run a median of about $70 per guest, and the typical submission covers 120 guests. All-in totals range from $1,470 to $20,967, with a median of $8,750 and the middle half of couples paying between $5,320 and $15,000.
What do budget-friendly wedding caterers in San Diego cost?
The lowest reported prices in San Diego run around $4,000, and a quarter of submissions came in under $5,320. 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 San Diego?
In our submissions, fall weddings show the lowest median at $7,000 and spring the highest at $11,581, a swing of about 65%. 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.