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Outside The Box Catering

Chicago, IL312-416-8459outsidethebox.catering
Outside The Box Catering
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Reports on file
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All-in cost submissions
Typical submission guest count
135
Range: 135 to 135
Seasonality Swing
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All-In Reported Cost · 1 receipt

What couples actually paid or were quoted.

Wedding catering from Outside The Box Catering typically runs about $9,500 all-in, based on real quotes and receipts. That’s food, service staff, and place settings rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.

Median All-In
$9,450
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
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median $9,450
$9.4k
Dec '27
Sat
25th Pctl
$9,450
Median
$9,450
75th Pctl
$9,450
Mean
$9,450
Recent Submissions
MonthDayGuestsTotalTypeNotes
Dec 2027Sat135$9,450QuoteStarting at $70/adult buffet or family-style
Dec 2027 · Sat$9,450
135 guests · Quote
Starting at $70/adult buffet or family-style
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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