The Orchid List · Caterers · San Jose, CA
Handheld Catering and Events
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All-in cost submissions
103
Range: 100 to 105
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All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
Wedding catering from Handheld Catering and Events typically runs about $4,400 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $3,800 to $5,075. That’s food, service staff, and place settings rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$4,438
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
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median $4,438
$5.1k
$3.8k
Nov '25
Fri · off-peak
Oct '27
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$4,119
Median
$4,438
75th Pctl
$4,756
Mean
$4,438
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2027 | Sat | 100 | $3,800 | Quote | Peak Saturday |
| Nov 2025 | Fri | 105 | $5,075 | Quote | Off-peak Friday |
Oct 2027 · Sat$3,800
100 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday
Nov 2025 · Fri$5,075
105 guests · Quote
Off-peak 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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