The Orchid List · Caterers · Monterey, CA
Top Shelf Catering
◷ Monterey, CA↗ topshelfcater.com
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All-in cost submissions
128
Range: 100 to 155
+43%
Peak season vs off-peak
All-In Reported Cost · 2 receipts
What couples actually paid or were quoted.
Wedding catering from Top Shelf Catering typically runs about $4,300 all-in, with real quotes and receipts ranging from $3,500 to $5,000. That’s food, service staff, and place settings rolled together. Here’s what the numbers look like.
Median All-In
$4,250
Reported Costs · By Wedding Date
Day of Week:
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median $4,250
$3.5k
$5k
Dec '26
Sat · peak
Sep '27
Sat · peak
25th Pctl
$3,875
Median
$4,250
75th Pctl
$4,625
Mean
$4,250
Recent Submissions
| Month | Day | Guests | Total | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2027 | Sat | 155 | $5,000 | Quote | Peak Saturday |
| Dec 2026 | Sat | 100 | $3,500 | Quote | Peak Saturday |
Sep 2027 · Sat$5,000
155 guests · Quote
Peak Saturday
Dec 2026 · Sat$3,500
100 guests · Quote
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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