average cost per person catering
1 On average, catering can cost anywhere between $8 and $75 per plate. 2  Most caterers are going to fall between the $10 and $25 per person mark. 3  Higher end caterers can easily reach the $75 price tag. Most caterers are going to fall between the $10 and $25 per person mark. 2  Higher end caterers can easily reach the $75 price tag. 3  Common catering packages such as a BBQ combination can cost anywhere from $10 to $22 per plate. 4  This would include items such as BBQ chicken, ribs, and other BBQ favorites.