San Francisco wedding caterer costs, answered.
How much does a wedding caterer cost in San Francisco?
Based on 18 submissions from couples, wedding caterers in San Francisco run a median of about $140 per guest, and the typical submission covers 125 guests. All-in totals range from $1,600 to $66,000, with a median of $18,833 and the middle half of couples paying between $12,695 and $28,200.
What do budget-friendly wedding caterers in San Francisco cost?
The lowest reported prices in San Francisco run around $7,200, and a quarter of submissions came in under $12,695. 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 Francisco?
In our submissions, summer weddings show the lowest median at $10,765 and fall the highest at $20,535, a swing of about 91%. 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.