The Orchid List · Caterers · Chicago, IL
Catered By Design
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All-in cost submissions
115
Range: 105 to 125
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All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
Wedding catering from Catered By Design typically runs about $9,300 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $6,090 to $12,563. That’s food, service staff, and place settings rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$9,326
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
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median $9,326
$12.6k
$6.1k
Oct '27
Sat · peak
Oct '27
Fri · off-peak
25th Pctl
$7,708
Median
$9,326
75th Pctl
$10,944
Mean
$9,326
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2027 | Fri | 105 | $6,090 | Quote | Off-peak |
| Oct 2027 | Sat | 125 | $12,563 | Quote | Peak |
Oct 2027 · Fri$6,090
105 guests · Quote
Off-peak
Oct 2027 · Sat$12,563
125 guests · Quote
Peak
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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