Prices may be higher or lower in various cities. Please realize that catering services require servers, supplies, tables, tents china & decorations which will have an impact of your total cost. You get what you pay for. Consider inviting less people to a wedding in order to have a higher budget per person Do not attempt to higher a caterer for a wedding for under $36 per person. (Few exceptions apply) Expect to pick up or have the food dropped off. No servers. Food can be delivered with buffet set up. Expect a sit down event or a buffet style wedding (this should be the lowest wedding budget) National average for weddings Formal event or wedding with sit down services Full service event with supplies Five star full service wedding Hotel or Venue providing the facility plus the food. Close