The Orchid List · Caterers · Carlsbad, CA
SoCal Paella
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All-in cost submissions
115
Range: 70 to 160
+167%
Peak season vs off-peak
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
Wedding catering from SoCal Paella typically runs about $2,700 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $1,470 to $3,923. That’s food, service staff, and place settings rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$2,696
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
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median $2,696
$1.5k
$3.9k
Mar '27
Sat · off-peak
Apr '27
Sun · off-peak
25th Pctl
$2,083
Median
$2,696
75th Pctl
$3,309
Mean
$2,696
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2027 | Sun | 160 | $3,923 | Quote | Off-peak Sunday |
| Mar 2027 | Sat | 70 | $1,470 | Quote | Off-peak Saturday |
Apr 2027 · Sun$3,923
160 guests · Quote
Off-peak Sunday
Mar 2027 · Sat$1,470
70 guests · Quote
Off-peak Saturday
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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