The Orchid List · Caterers · Wicker Park
Big Star
◷ Chicago, IL
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All-in cost submissions
133
Range: 115 to 150
+97%
Peak season vs off-peak
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
Wedding catering from Big Star typically runs about $11,100 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $7,475 to $14,700. That’s food, service staff, and place settings rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$11,088
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
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median $11,088
$14.7k
$7.5k
Sep '27
Fri
Feb '28
Sat
25th Pctl
$9,281
Median
$11,088
75th Pctl
$12,894
Mean
$11,088
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2028 | Sat | 115 | $7,475 | Quote | Winter Saturday |
| Sep 2027 | Fri | 150 | $14,700 | Quote | Summer Friday |
Feb 2028 · Sat$7,475
115 guests · Quote
Winter Saturday
Sep 2027 · Fri$14,700
150 guests · Quote
Summer Friday
Coming with more data
As submission counts grow, we’ll break this down into line-item ranges (site fee vs. ceremony surcharge vs. required add-ons) plus seasonal and day-of-week adjustments.
What’s included
Food preparation, service staff, china, glassware, flatware, and tasting fees as quoted.
What’s not
Bar service, alcohol, rentals beyond the standard package, gratuity, and any venue F&B-minimum surcharges.
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