Seattle wedding caterer costs, answered.
How much does a wedding caterer cost in Seattle?
Based on 22 submissions from couples, wedding caterers in Seattle run a median of about $65 per guest, and the typical submission covers 115 guests. All-in totals range from $3,393 to $45,500, with a median of $10,427 and the middle half of couples paying between $5,649 and $16,252.
What do budget-friendly wedding caterers in Seattle cost?
The lowest reported prices in Seattle run around $4,200, and a quarter of submissions came in under $5,649. 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 Seattle?
In our submissions, summer weddings show the lowest median at $8,439 and spring the highest at $17,050, a swing of about 102%. 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.