National pricing for Caterers in the U.S.
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$500
Low price
2 hours
$1200
Average price
2 hours
$3150
High price
2 hours
Updated October 2, 2026
These prices reflect nationwide averages for the most common booking lengths. While many people hire Caterers for 2 hours, rates will vary based on actual event length, as well as location, travel, experience, and other details.
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Proven Success
Here’s what other planners have paid for Caterers
Incredible
Caterer
5.0
October 3, 2026
4 hours and 30 minutes
We hired Jesse to cater a milestone birthday party at our home, and he was fantastic from start to finish. He arrived right on time, had everything set up on schedule, and was calm, kind, and easy to work with the entire event. Having someone that steady in the house took a huge amount of stress off me.
The food was excellent, but the real measure of success: I lost count of how many times guests asked, "Where did you find him? He's incredible!"
When the party wound down, he pitched in to help clean up and left everything in great shape, with no surprises and nothing left for me to chase down. He even brought to-go containers for people to take leftovers with them.
Jesse also teaches cooking classes in addition to catering, and after seeing his skill and warmth firsthand, I'm already planning to sign up for one.
Highly recommend him for any event, big or small. Would absolutely hire him again.
Thank you so much, Jesse!
Event total
$1,500
Great Food
Caterer
5.0
May 17, 2026
3 hours
Mixers and Morsels was great! They were on-time, constantly cleaning up during the event, great to work with and the food was fantastic!
Event total
$3,600
Amazing food and amazing service!
Caterer
5.0
April 20, 2026
3 hours
I can't say enough about Sapphire Bistro! Saasha and Kamaria, (sorry if the spelling isn't correct), arrived at my house in the morning and cooked all day! They cooked real Southern food. We had fried chicken, crab cakes, cheesy grits, collard greens, mac and cheese, salad, homemade banana pudding and chocolate cake! Everyone thought the food was delicious! Many went back for seconds and thirds! Saasha and Kamaria were also fun to have around all day, and they did a great job cleaning up before they left. I highly recommend Sapphire Bistro!
Event total
$780
Event staff
Caterer
5.0
December 24, 2025
5 hours
The team was very helpful at Christmas Eve for my event. They assisted in every way and I’m grateful for each of them. Assisted with setting up the buffet, passed around food as needed, fill drinks and cleaned dishes. I will hire again.
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