The Orchid List · Caterers · Chicago, IL
The Tamale Spaceship
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All-in cost submissions
120
Range: 95 to 145
+175%
Peak season vs off-peak
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
Wedding catering from The Tamale Spaceship typically runs about $17,800 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $9,500 to $26,100. That’s food, service staff, and place settings rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$17,800
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
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median $17,800
$9.5k
$26.1k
Apr '27
Sat · off-peak
Aug '27
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$13,650
Median
$17,800
75th Pctl
$21,950
Mean
$17,800
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2027 | Sat | 145 | $26,100 | Quote | Peak |
| Apr 2027 | Sat | 95 | $9,500 | Quote | Off-peak |
Aug 2027 · Sat$26,100
145 guests · Quote
Peak
Apr 2027 · Sat$9,500
95 guests · Quote
Off-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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